A.K. Madison's Blog

I’m deep in the throes of finishing up The House in Audley Street, working like a demon towards that September release. And this time, I’m flying solo. It’s not a practice I recommend. I would generally say that she who is her own editor has a fool for a client. But circumstances, schedules, and time … Continue reading Pride, Prejudice, and Tomato-y Goodness

I’m dusting things off and brushing things out in preparation for my first ever Facebook party! If you happen to be around, please join us in a celebration of the re-launch of this blog and the upcoming publication, finally, of The House in Audley Street. We’ll be having a “Happily Ever After” adventure during which … Continue reading Wow! It’s Tomorrow!

Well, it’s been a month almost to the day since this strange quarantine business started, and if you had told me I would still be inside on April 14th, I might have laughed at you. A month ago my son called me and asked for a comprehensive list of groceries, and my daughter-in-law brought them … Continue reading The Wednesday Gazette: 4/15/2020

My love affair with fountain pens began years before I ever thought about being a writer. I’m of that generation that had to learn to write cursive with a fountain pen. In the 90’s, I began to frequent Bertram’s, a brick and mortar pen store that has now moved out of the area. That’s when … Continue reading My New "Grail Pen" and How I Will Get It

Sirdar’s affections were quite simple. He realized, dimly, that should he ever find her mounted on his back, he would be more than happy to carry her safely to the ends of the earth or wherever else she might care to go.As we have seen, the man’s affections and wishes were far more complex and … Continue reading Darcy and Sirdar