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Tam Francis

Author of Vintage, Romantic, Paranormal, and Historical Fiction.

Spooktacular Ghost Story Month: Fiona Hogan

 Posted by on Oct 6, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Oct 062018
 
Spooktacular Ghost Story Month: Fiona Hogan

I’ve teamed up with a bunch of other swell authors to bring you spine-tingling tales to get you in the Halloween spirit. All this month, I will introduce you to a new author and their Spooktacular ghost story. Meet: Fiona Hogan Fiona Hogan is a writer, blogger and editor based in the midlands of Ireland. […more…]

Spooktacular Ghost Story Month: Pam Lecky

 Posted by on Oct 3, 2018 at 6:06 AM
Oct 032018
 
Spooktacular Ghost Story Month: Pam Lecky

I’ve teamed up with a bunch of other swell authors to bring you spine-tingling tales to get you in the Halloween spirit. All this month, I will introduce you to a new author and their Spooktacular ghost story. Meet: Pam Lecky Pam Lecky is an Irish historical fiction author, writing crime, mystery and romance. She […more…]

1920s Party Decor On a Budget

 Posted by on Sep 10, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Sep 102018
 
1920s Party Decor On a Budget

This year for our Gaslight Baker Theatre Gala (aka yearly fundraiser), the board of directors picked the theme of Speakeasy. First, my decorating crew met several times and came up with some really fun decor. I’ve included a step-by-step guide to our low-cost, fancy centerpieces and other fun party tips! Moreover, what was a cool […more…]

Top 5 Vintage Swing Non Fiction Summer Reads

 Posted by on Jun 26, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Jun 262018
 
Top 5 Vintage Swing Non Fiction Summer Reads

As I finish up the third and last book in my Jitterbug Dress series, I read non fiction for inspiration. Here are my picks for vintage swing non fiction summer reads I recommend for anyone who likes swing, jazz, and history of dance. Babylon Girls: Black Women Performers and the Shaping of the Modern by […more…]

1920s Fun Facts for The Flapper Affair

 Posted by on Mar 22, 2018 at 6:34 AM
Mar 222018
 
1920s Fun Facts for The Flapper Affair

In my novel, The Flapper Affair: A 1920s Time Travel Murder Mystery Paranormal Ghost Romance, I include some fact and fiction tidbits that I used to inspire my writing journey.  But you can read those in my novel. Today, I thought I’d share 13 1920s fun facts about the jazz era that influenced my writing and made […more…]

Vintage 1920s New Years Eve Party

 Posted by on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Jan 152018
 
Vintage 1920s New Years Eve Party

Cross vintage 1920s New Years Eve Party off my bucket list. I’d been wanting to have a 1920s New Years Eve party or some call it Gatsby party for a long time and my kids and friends begged me to have one. The planets seemed to align to make it all come together. My sister, Auntie […more…]

A Vintage Swing Dance Ghost Story for Halloween

 Posted by on Oct 25, 2017 at 2:21 PM
Oct 252017
 
A Vintage Swing Dance Ghost Story for Halloween

Dressing the Part: A Vintage Swing Dance Ghost Story Ghost Story Fiction by Tam Francis from Ghostoria: Vintage Romantic Tales of Fright  Ghost Story PART ONE Lizzy closed her eyes and tried to find her partner’s rhythm, that technique often helped when dancing with a stranger. She didn’t know what possessed her to sign up for […more…]

Aug 292017
 
Vintage Sewing Pattern & 1950s 1960s Montage Dance Choreography

Vintage Sewing Pattern Plus Montage Dance & More For many years my family and I have participated in Vaudeville at the Baker,  an old-fashioned variety show. This year’s theme was Rat Pack Vegas a la 1950s style. We were involved in three acts as well as my hubby playing Frank Sinatra and myself as a cigar/cigarette girl. […more…]