Category Archives: Jane Austen

December Happenings

Let’s celebrate Jane Austen’s special birthday! I have a Christmas Card puzzle, an excerpt, and an almost-free book for you! What else in this world can you get for $.99? Continue reading

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Pre-Release Post – Captain Wentworth in His Own Words

Everything you need to know about the upcoming launch of “Captain Wentworth in His Own Words.” Are you onboard? Continue reading

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Meet the Author

This time, I’m talking about myself instead of my books. Not my favorite subject, but I was forced into it! Still, I hope you will enjoy the interview. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Victorian Adventures!

Did you miss the Jane Austen convention in Victoria, BC? Pictures and highlights here, a very JA story of hats and feathers, and news about my next writing project! Continue reading

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“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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Cover Strip Tease

NEW POST: Cover reveal teaser, publication date, and official blurb for “Colonel Brandon in His 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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