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Breach of Promise: Setting the Story Straight
I’m blogging today at Austen Authors! The subject: some surprising facts about breach of promise suits. Did you know that, early on, they were just as often brought by men suing women as women suing men? Did you know that neither the … Continue reading
Choosing a Genteel Profession
Here’s a piece I recently wrote for Austen Authors. But in case you missed it there, here’s another chance! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Every Jane Austen novel reminds us of the severe limitations placed on females of genteel birth in her era. Their only honorable option was to … Continue reading
Father, Dear Father
“Our dear father has closed his virtuous and happy life, in a death almost as free from suffering as his children could have wished.” Jane Austen wrote this on the day of her dear father’s death (January 21, 1805) in a … Continue reading
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Tagged eulogy, fathers, For Myself Alone, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Reverend Austen
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A Novelist is Born
Today, I’m doing a guest post on the blog of Christian author Shelley Ring, ‘Fraidy Cat Confessions. She read “The Darcys of Pemberley” and asked me to share a bit of my story with her readers. Begin reading here and then follow the link … Continue reading
Austen’s Autumn
I’m posting at Austen Authors again, with words and pictures in tribute to the fall season: ______________ After an exceptional stretch of summery weather, lasting all through September and into October, fall has suddenly arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The … Continue reading
Double Feature
If you are of a certain age, you remember (like I do) going to the movie theatre or drive-in and seeing a “double feature.” You paid your money and you got to enjoy two movies! Those days are long gone, I’m … Continue reading
Try It; You’ll Like It
I was at Costco today about noon, and my timing was perfect. You know what I mean. Stationed around every other corner was a demonstrator, card table set up and offering samples of new culinary delicacies. The highlights? Chicken tenders, tortilla chips and salsa, with … Continue reading
Giving Some Account
“My Dear Cassandra: Having half-an-hour before breakfast (very snug in my own room, lovely morning, excellent fire — fancy me!) I will give you some account of the last two days. And yet, what is there to be told? I … Continue reading
How to Tour of Bath, England, in 90 Minutes or Less
Here’s my latest post on Austen Authors: My husband works for Boeing and he occasionally travels with his job, jetting off to exotic vacation destinations like Glasgow Montana, Roswell New Mexico, and Fairbanks Alaska in the dead of winter. Needless … Continue reading
Thinking of Venice
I was just thinking about the fact that four years ago today I was strolling around Venice. My husband was sent there on business, but for me it was strictly vacation – 9 days with nothing to do but explore a city that’s like no … Continue reading
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