Welcome to the Beau Monde
Who Are We
The Beau Monde is a recognized chapter of Romance Writers of America (RWA). Our purpose is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)
News & Events
The Royal Ascot Contest 2010 Finalists
- Regency Historical:
- A Most Improper Gentleman by Elisa Beatty
- Listen to Your Heart by Miranda Liasson
- Embracing Scandal by Sue Webb
- To be judged by Leis Pederson, Assistant Editor, Berkley
- Hot & Wild Regency:
- The Devil May Care by Elisa Beatty
- Stealing Time by Bill Haggart
- Cursed by Alyssa Fernandez
- To be judged by Tessa Woodward, Editor, Avon/HarperCollins
- Sweet & Mild Regency Regency:
- A Deceitful Widow by Constance Hussey
- Long Lost Husband by Kristl Spalding
- The Unexpected Beneficiaries by Michelle Wood
- To be judged by Nicole D'Arienzo, Senior Historical Editor, The Wild Rose Press
2010 Beau Monde Conference & Soiree
Wednesday, July 28 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in Orlando, Florida
Our own lovely and talented Gaelen Foley will be our keynote speaker. We will follow a similar schedule to years past, with Breakfast, followed by classes, lunch with annual meeting and keynote, and then additional classes in the afternoon. In the evening we will reconvene for a the Soiree and Silent Auction (complete with desserts, 'gambling' and a dance master!).
Kalen Hughes (w/a Isobel Carr) has put together a great workshop schedule: Teaching the Regency Romance, Adapting Modern Themes for the Historical Novel, Life of a Fallen Lady, There is a Life After Sexy (places to publish your sweet Regency), Servants and How Clothes Worked.
Regency Reader
The Beau Monde offers the Regency Reader, a free emailed newsletter for anyone interested in Regency romances. This free monthly publication features a listing of new and upcoming titles, author interviews and tidbits about the Regency era.