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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
In this installment of Ballet Basics, we’re going to learn about the ritual of company class, a routine so fundamental to ballet that I chose to begin The Muse in Ballet Theater of New York’s company class. Company class, or “class,” as dancers … Read More
Interrobang! A livid Darcy scowls, then storms out of the Parsonage at Hunsford, just after he and Elizabeth have declared their mutual love?! Attractive widow Isabel Younge plans to mould Georgiana Darcy into an interesting young lady like herself, so … Read More
The Muse by Jessica Evans, published December 9, 2014, just finished a successful Blog Tour. Here’s what some reviewers had to say: I loved this book. It is one of the best P&P stories I have read this year. It is … Read More
The Dear Austen Costume, or, All your Pin Money for a Simple Gown! by Lady Suzan Rosanna Catron de Lawedre of the Bass If I could release a long exasperated sigh at the fashion sense of my great-grandniece and goddaughter … Read More
Guest Blogger: Lady Suzan Rosanna Catron de Lawedre of the Bass If I could release a long exasperated sigh at the fashion sense of my great-grandniece and goddaughter in respectable company, I fear I would never inhale again, since it … Read More
Enter now to win an autographed copy! Goodreads Book Giveaway The Muse by Jessica Evans Giveaway ends December 15, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Just in time for the new year, Pride, Prejudice & Secrets, by C P Odom, starts it’s blog tour on January 4th. Follow the tour to read excerpts from the book, read reviews, learn more about Odom, and participate in … Read More