Posts mostly about swing era novels, modern novels set in the era, biographies and how-to books. If you have a book you’d like The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress to review please contact her at: https://www.girlinthejitterbugdress.com/about-tam-francis/contact-tam/
I like to share novels from my favorite eras 1920s-1950s or newer novels set in them. This is a rare gem special-ordered when a fellow writer suggested my love of Jazz, vintage and literature were wrapped up in this small volume: The Wild Party Booze, smokes, guns, molls and sex are all guests at The Wild […more…]
~ Swingin at the Savoy: Book Review ~ by Tam Francis Lindy Circles If you’ve heard the name Norma Miller, you’re probably a Lindy Hopper. The mention of her name in Lindy Hop circles always spark discussion. Even if you’re not a swing dancer, read her book, Swingin at the Savoy. You’ll be invited on […more…]