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The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
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For Myself Alone
Return to Longbourn
Category Archives: excerpts
Call me ‘George’
Progress report and a brand new excerpt from “Mr. Knightley in His Own Words.” Did an adolescent Emma really get the nerve to call him ‘George?’ Continue reading
Going to Town for the Season
What and when was the London season? And what does it have to do with Mr. Knightley? Continue reading
This, That, and the Other
Because of the date, I will begin with THIS: by wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! We’ve already had snow a couple of times here to get us in the mood, and it got down to 16F last night, … Continue reading
Work in Progress!
At last I have made a genuine start on what will become my 12th novel: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words! So today I want to share the Prologue with you, to give you a taste of where I’m heading … Continue reading
What’s for the Encore?
The launch party for “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words” is wrapping up, so what should I write next? Three ideas. One sneak peek at a proposed P&P prequel. Continue reading
“Colonel Brandon in His Own Words” is here!
I’m excited to introduce you to my brand new book: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words! – a supplement to Sense and Sensibility. Discover the inside story – everything Jane Austen didn’t tell us – all in Colonel Brandon’s own words. Continue reading
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Creating Your Own Amusement
New excerpt from completed draft of “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words”! – courting Marianne. Also, comment on the writer/reader partnership that creates enjoyment of a novel. Continue reading
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Beneficial Exercise
Jane Austen and I both believe in the benefits of a long walk – for ourselves as well as our characters! Read an excerpt of one such important and romantic walk. Continue reading
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Sense and Sensibility: the Themes Just Keep on Coming
Ever thought about the themes expressed in “Sense and Sensibility”? I hadn’t, not until I started writing a variation from Colonel Brandon’s point of view. Now I see them everywhere! Take a look, and also read an excerpt of when Brandon first meets Marianne. Continue reading
Making a Start
Sometimes starting a new novel is the hardest part, but I’ve finally got something to show you! Take a sneak peek at the prologue of “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words.” Continue reading
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