Righting historical wrongs, one Regency at a time.

Coming soon: The first podcast (with or without sound)

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A slight digression.

I have a beautiful, spirited, and bright daughter. She is many amazing things, but she does not leave me much any free time, especially during this time of year, when my husband is working almost non-stop–including weekends, the middle of the night, and just about every evening. It’s true: we text each other within the house.

Quiet time at home is obtained by TV bribery, although it’s limited and I’ll hear “Hey, Mama!” on average every two minutes. And because her school is far from our home, I often work at a coffee shop near the school, rather than at my office.

I’m laying this out because while I have an amazing microphone and a book with errors I’m dying to discuss, all organized and tabbed and outlined, because OCD is the first order of business–the first review is probably going to be in text form, because I can’t get the quiet time necessary (or my co-host’s attention) long enough for a podcast. I am working on a not-entirely-secret plan to involve some of my legal colleagues in guest spots. (You know who you are!)

So the news: look for the first review in the next few days. If all goes well, you’ll hear my voice. If not, it’ll be my prose and a promise for next time. I have a sort of weekday claim on the basement lounge of the coffee shop, and I bet if I set up the microphone, no one would bat an eye. (And it would make for some awfully interesting guests, come to think of it.)

 

 

 

4 Responses to “Coming soon: The first podcast (with or without sound)”

  2. Elizabeth

    Realise lots of people will love a podcast so I thought I’d say – I prefer typed out words! Struggle to find a moment to listen to podcasts.

    Also, wonder if you’ve considered adding a regency dictionary to the site? There’s lots of slang my dictionary just can’t handle, and I do often want to know what’s really going on!

    Definitely enjoying the site, hope all goes well.

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    • Queen of Hats

      I am someone who would rather read than listen (this is because I lack a commute these days, I think), so I’m thinking I’ll always have the rough guide to post along with the podcasts!

      I hadn’t thought about the dictionary. There is an 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (and oh, some of it is amazingly crass). It’s available online for free here: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5402

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