Monthly Archives: June 2011

Last Lines

To continue with my recent theme, I decided to put together a quiz about endings for all you Janeites.  You might recognize most if not all the first lines, but how well do you know the last lines of Austen’s novels?  Let’s find out.  … Continue reading

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…With a Twist: Part 2

Elizabeth … now smiled at the rapidity and ease with which an affair was finally settled that had given them so many previous months of suspense and vexation.  (Pride and Prejudice, chapter 55) I promised I would take a closer … Continue reading

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Drama, with a Twist: Part 1

After fits and starts and many interruptions, I’ve finally finished an edit of my third novel, First of Second Chances. (Update: later published as Leap of Faith). Fresh in my mind, as I worked through the final couple of chapters, … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

This being Father’s Day, I wanted to offer a salute to fathers everywhere who have done their best to shoulder the responsibilities and live up to the ideals of that important office.  My own excellent father, now 84, is a godly man who has my eternal gratitude, love, and … Continue reading

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Hand-Written

Even if I’m never hugely successful as a writer, I can still be proud of accomplishing something difficult: completing three novels (so far).  But, sometimes I wonder how far I would have gotten if I’d had to do it the old-fashioned way, like … Continue reading

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Cover Art Choice

As I mentioned before, I’ve been working on producing a piece of artwork based on Lyme House (Pemberley in the ’95 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice) to be used for the cover of The Darcys of Pemberley (to be released soon).  I did painting … Continue reading

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Perfect Refreshment

“I shall soon be rested,” said Fanny; “to sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.” (Mansfield Park, chapter 9)Finally!  Spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and I’m reminded why I … Continue reading

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