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I can sew well, but I hate it. It gives me back cramps. Worse, I’m cheap. If I find an item I like, but it’s too dear, I often seek an acceptable alternate. This posed a huge problem when I … Read More
The soon to be published novel, Aerendgast: The Lost History of Jane Austen, will be going on blog tour from March 2nd to the 17th. In Rachel Berman’s debut novel follow academic, Violet Desmond, as she searches to unearth the … Read More
I spend my days teaching 6th graders how to read and write. This semester, I taught my first creative writing elective and so last week, with the end of the semester, I gave my students a survey so that I … Read More
Loving Jane Austen doesn’t end with simply owning her books. No, Jane Austen is a way of life.
For the first time ever, Meryton Press has published a book for kids of all ages. Brighty’s Special Gift by Dee Wallain is a parable for children of all ages about bullying and being different. Follow the tour for reviews, … Read More
Much of The Muse is set at Lincoln Center. It’s where Ballet Theater of New York performs in their season. It’s where Darcy confesses his love to Elizabeth, and where she reads his tell-all letter in the wake. It’s also … Read More
Pride, Prejudice & Secrets by C P Odom, published January 14, 2015, just finished a successful Blog Tour. Here’s what some reviewers had to say: C.P.Odom has written a compelling story, giving his readers in depth insights of the events … Read More
It’s not even February yet but when I walked the aisles of my local market today, there was already an entire area devoted to all things Valentine’s Day. Instead of yelling “too soon!” and throwing a sea of conversation hearts on the … Read More
Ever wonder what’s the story behind the cover design of a book? What’s behind the concept? How did this idea come into being? So many things are taken into account in a design, the target audience, how it will look … Read More
Let’s talk about Jane Austen and how she wrote men. Why? Because I think they remain one of the favorite subjects of lots of her readers over the centuries. Also they’re dreamy and that’s worth highlighting from time to time. I … Read More
This post touches on writer’s craft and has some spoilers. I used to write love scenes like fluorescent lighting: I revealed everything. Like a sportscaster giving the play-by-play, I accounted for every breath, every moan, every facial expression, every body … Read More
As part of an Austenesque reading challenge on Goodreads, I’ve decided this year to read as much Austenesque as I can. I’m also a middle school English teacher, so part of my professional responsibilities include keeping up on the latest … Read More
Jan Hahn’s The Secret Betrothal made it on to the Best Austenesque Historical Novels 2014 on Austenprose’s list this year. The Secret Betrothal is a Pride & Prejudice Alternate Path story in which Fitzwilliam Darcy learns that Elizabeth Bennet is … Read More
Consequences, by C P Odom topped the list of Best Austenesque Historical Novels 2014 on Austenprose. It is such an honor for Odom to be recognized by this highly respected blog dedicated to the Austenesque genre. Austenprose was started in … Read More
Janus is the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. He’s characterized by having two faces – one that looks forward, and one that looks behind him. It’s appropriate, then, that our month of January is named for Janus, as the new year … Read More