In the Mood for a Romance Novel?

She started it! Some say that Kathleen Woodiwiss (1939 - 2007) pioneered the historical romance genre. No matter who gets credits, just be glad there are thousands of romance novels to get lost in!  They make for good reading on a rainy day, a winter's day, late at night … practically any time that you want or need some quality “me” time.  Her debut novel, "The Flame and the Flower" (1972), revolutionized the romance genre with its length, strong heroine, and explicit romantic content.  It opened the door for a new wave of historical romance authors.  That was her debut novel, but these two are my favorites.

A Rose in Winter

• Erienne Fleming, famed for her beauty, is forced by her indebted father to marry Lord Saxton, a mysterious, masked, and disfigured nobleman. Though frightened at first, she gradually discovers his gentleness and loyalty. But her heart is still tied to another man. What must she choose? Her duty to her enigmatic husband or her passion for the other man.

Shanna

• Heiress Shanna Trahern, pressured by her father to marry, impulsively weds Ruark Beauchamp, a condemned prisoner, in exchange for a single night of freedom from her obligations. She immediately flees to her father’s Caribbean island, believing she has left Ruark behind forever. But Ruark escapes execution and reappears—now working as her father’s bondsman. Uh oh! Plot twist!

Review: 2 Historical Romance Novels by Kathleen Woodiwiss

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If you enjoyed the novels by Kathleen Woodiwiss, you might also enjoy the writings of Jude Devereaux and Bertrice Small.

2 Must-Read Historical Romance Novels (For When You Don’t Want to Sleep!)

4 Korean Dramas That Highlight Traditional Herbal Medicine and Healing

If you are unfamiliar with Korean culture and traditions, you'll likely enjoy Korean dramas for their educational value. You learn the history, the folklore, and a lot about medicinal herbs and non-Western medical practices. Whether it's a retelling of actual historical events and people, or a creation of fictional stories, Korean Dramas often weave herbal traditions into their narratives with rich symbolism and historical depth, especially in sageuk (historical period dramas).

The Korean Herbal Apothecary: 

Ancient Wisdom for Wellness and Balance in the Modern World

The K-dramas listed below introduce you to:

• Traditional Korean medicine (Hanbang or Hanyak ~ NOTE 1) is introduced through characters like royal physicians or village herbalists.

• You'll often note medical practitioners using pulse readings to diagnose patients and prescribe decoctions based on Sasang typology (NOTE 2).

• Royal clinics (Hyeminseo) might be featured - a public medical place that offered free or low-cost treatment to the poor, and managed the distribution of herbal medicines (NOTE 3).

• There may be references to real-life texts like Donguibogam (a UNESCO-recognized medical encyclopedia) add authenticity (NOTE 4).

♦ (1) Jewel in the Palace (aka Dae Jang Geum) (2003)

♦ (2) TV Novel: Samsaengi (2013)

♦ (3) Live Up to Your Name (2017)

♦ (4) Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (2022 ‧ 2023)

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Other K-Drama Content Published via This Blog:

K-Drama Review: Under the Queen's Umbrella (2022)

Review : K-Drama TV Series : Dong Yi (2010)

My Rant About Employers Doing Unofficial Background Checks via Social Media Networks

Here is something that is being done but it's wrong.

• Not asking if you think it's wrong.
• Not opening the matter up for discussion.
• Not wanting your thoughts on if you think it's wrong.

I'm telling you … if it's true … if it's being done … IT'S WRONG!!

Did you know that Employers often look for information about prospective Employees in Social Media Networks?

No doubt you must have heard a lot of clamor about it.
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This matter is not up for discussion or debate.

Work is work. Social is social.

Social encompasses personal and private, allowed in by invitation only.  And don't give me any mumbo jumbo about my social profile being set to "public".

Work is … whatever work is and the "stuff" at work don't belong to me. It's just a job. No need to bring it home with me cause it's not mine!

The boundary lines are drawn. OK?

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If you are hiring me because you want me to crunch numbers in your Accounting department, and you have already listed the necessary Education requirements, skills, qualifications in your job description …


I applied …
- you contacted me for an interview …
- - based on my application or resume … 
- - - you are thinking of hiring me …


WHY do you need look any further into my personal and private life? You're going to do a criminal background check.

(Not talking about credit checks, arrest records, etc. - which in order for the potential employer to obtain access to - signed release forms by the potential employee are required.)


Number One:
Suppose you don't hire me? What does that mean? That means you done got all up in my grill, learning all kinds of things about me you didn't really need to know, and now how I do know what you're going to do with that “knowledge” and “information”?


Number Two:
If you do hire me, we need to AGREE on PAY, the working conditions and the job description.

The work contract will be a regular 9 to 5, right?  With some flexibility.

As long as there is no problem with my work that's being presented as a finished product, you're satisfied and I get paid! Right?

Let's get this straight, Mr. or Ms. Employer. 

• Before 9 and after 5 (or established working hours), you need to be living your own life!!
• Not having your nose all up in mine! RIGHT???

When I come into work, it should be “Good morning!' and then we get to work.

When I leave work for the day, it should be “Good evening or good night!”

It should be clearly understood: 

• I am leaving work. If you have not been invited to my house, DO NOT FOLLOW ME HOME!! I will have you arrested for stalking!

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Apologize for the rant. I started reading an article (just trying to get some of my kids married off) and blew a gasket when I honed in on a sentence about employers checking stuff on social networks (these networks include dating sites, etc.).  I needed somewhere to put my thoughts.

OK. So anyway … this information below is also useless to me but maybe somebody else might find it helpful. Here's a link to a free article on:

“How to attract attention to yourself on a dating site by profile photo?”

Review This!: A Knight in Shining Armor ~ A Romantic Book Review (REBLOG)

Reblogging a post link for Review This! because Jude Deveraux is one of my favorite historical romance novelists (although not all of her romance books are historical); plus I'm a sucker for stories about knights. :) 

Book Review:  A Knight in Shining Armor
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