Category Archives: Jane Austen Quotes

Making a Start

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

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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Happy Birthday to “The Darcys of Pemberley” – Celebration and Giveaway!

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

What a difference a decade makes! Help me celebrate the 10th birthday of “The Darcys of Pemberley” with games and a giveaway. Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal Bonus!

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

A Cover Reveal Bonus: a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the cover for “Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words.” Continue reading →

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Hats, ARCs, and a Cover Peek-a-boo

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

“Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words” is coming soon. Today’s subjects: the many hats worn by an author, a peek-a-boo at the new cover, and an offer for an advance reader copy of the new book. Continue reading →

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From Sensibility to Sense

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Yes, I am working on a Pride and Prejudice novel at the moment (see two previous posts and my progress report at the end of this one), but I like to periodically turn ideas over in my mind for future … Continue reading →

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Fitzwilliam Darcy, In His Own Words

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Getting this next novel started has been a bit of a struggle. I wanted to do a P&P book from Darcy’s point of view, but what could I bring to the story that would be something new? The “what if”s … Continue reading →

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Why Not Write a Murder Mystery?

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Things are on track for a June 23rd release of my next novel! Yay! All four of my beta readers have reported back with very positive feedback and no major changes recommended. Now just a proof read, formatting, and the … Continue reading →

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Book Launch and Giveaway!

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Shannon Winslow

Woohoo! It’s book launch day for Prayer and Praise: A Jane Austen Devotional! It’s been well over a year since I had a new release, not because I haven’t been writing, but because, for a change, I’ve been working on … Continue reading →

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Ta-Da! Cover Reveal… at last!

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Shannon Winslow

Did you think this day would ever come? With all the unexpected challenges and my major case of paralyzing indecision (see the 3 previous posts for the full saga), I was beginning to wonder myself! But the fog finally cleared … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is… (Cover Image Decision)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Shannon Winslow

Progress! My Cover Image Quandry – parts one and two – is finally resolved! Usually I like to hold back the cover design of a new book until the day of the official cover reveal. But since you all have … Continue reading →