"Regency"

[ellenkushner]

An online zine editor just sent me a query which I thought might be of interest to the public:

Q: Do you consider Swordspoint et al Regency novels?

A: Not at all. Regency novels (particularly Georgette Heyer's) were certainly an influence on me, but the novels' setting is meant to be a heady mix of Elizabethan, 17c and 18c as well as "Regency" periods (with a little Damon Runyon & Dickens & of course the glorious Whatnot thrown in).

Comments

[peregrinejohn.livejournal.com]

Quite fond of the Whatnot influence, myself. It’s like a catalyst or curious twist amongst the historical grounding. The pocket square that completes the look. The touch of wine vinegar in my Caesar salad dressing.

[ellen-kushner.livejournal.com]

hee hee!