Last Tuesday, I released the third book in my Love's a Gamble series. Set in the post-Civil War era, it was a joy to delve into all sorts of research. One of the things that always pleases me is finding the speech patterns, and favorite sayings, of the era.
I thought I'd share a few of my favorites--some of which made it in to at least one of the three books. A few made it in to all of them.
Acknowledge
the Corn - To confess the truth
Airin’
the Lungs - To use profanity; cursing
Bag of
Nails - Chaos; confusion
Bee In
Your Bonnet - A idea (good or bad)
Calamity
Jane - Reference to the Queen of Spades card
Cockamamie
- Nonsensical, crazy
Crawl His
Hump - To pick a fight
Coffee
Boiler - A lazy person
Eatin’
Irons - Flatware; eating utensils
Galoot - A
strong, soft-hearted man
Give The
Mitten - When a woman rejects a man
Hair In
The Butter - To be stuck in a tricky situation
Mollycoddle
- To coddle, spoil
Nailed To
The Counter - When you catch someone in a lie
Plug - A
worn-out horse
Pull - A
draw on a pipe, cigarette, etc
Roostered
- To be or to get drunk
Salty - Risqué,
bawdy
Scadoodle
- Heap, large amount
Shebang -
A set of facts or things
Skeedaddle
- Leave, go way quickly
Taradiddles
- Lies, myths, or tall tales
Will Die
Standin’ Up - To be or act brave
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The Engagement Gamble ~ Love's a Gamble, Book 3
Marshal Zack McAlister has made it his mission to protect the good citizens of Greenville, MS. In particular, one very opinionated and independent lady doctor. The only hinderance to his professional obligations are the dozen or so single women vying for his attention.
When Zack proposes a fake engagement, Suzanne is reluctant at first and claims in order for anyone to believe they’re actually courting and in love, there has to be chemistry between them.
Zack sets out to prove they can easily fool the people of Greenville into believing their ruse. Will his smooth Cajun charm and steamy-hot kisses do the trick? Or, are they destined to be victims of their own charade?
And, of course, there's a Trailer:
And, a Jigsaw Puzzle:
Until my regular day next month, stay safe, stay health, stay happy, and stay well read!
Nancy
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Nancy - these were so much fun to learn!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on research--it's so much fun, and you spend so much time saying, "I never KNEW that!" Lol.
ReplyDeleteI saw a few I knew but a lot I didn't. Bet it's a fun book. And nice cover too.
ReplyDeleteNancy I love the list ...some of these I knew and have used myself.What a fun book premise. Wishing you many many sales!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool, Nancy, and I love research too! I only knew a few of these, and one is even in my next book. :D You're trailers and covers are great btw!
ReplyDeleteI love to do research, but sometimes I'm not very good at it. That list of sayings is great! What does it mean when some of them are still being used today? Does that mean I'm old? Hmm....
ReplyDeleteSome great words!! I actually knew a lot of them. But then I LOVE words!! Your series sounds excellent and can't wait to dive in!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bunch of words. I may borrow a few. You've certainly been a busy lady.
ReplyDeleteI will freely admit to not being a fan of research. I ddi learn some new words from you though. Great fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for teaching people new words. Usually they're naughty words though.
DeleteLoved those expressions. My grandfather would say, Skeedaddle and also cockamamie.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the great comments. This series has been a labor of love. However, I'll be happy to be back to contemporary next month, followed by a vintage month, then contemporary for the rest of the year. Unless I change my mind again.
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