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Murder at Northanger Abbey
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The Ladies of Rosings Park
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The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
The Darcys of Pemberley
For Myself Alone
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Category Archives: Jane Austen Quotes
“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
Posted in Austen Variations, book launch, cover design, fun & games, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged book cover reveal, Colonel Brandon, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility variations, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books
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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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Tagged beneficial exercise, Captain Wentworth, daily walks, Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Persuasion, Return to Longbourn, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books, The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
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November Nostalgia
Update on my work-in-progress, and remembering my mother. Continue reading
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Tagged family ties, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, losing a mother, memorial, NaNoWriMo, relationships, Shannon Winslow
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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
Happy Birthday to “The Darcys of Pemberley” – Celebration and Giveaway!
What a difference a decade makes! Help me celebrate the 10th birthday of “The Darcys of Pemberley” with games and a giveaway. Continue reading
Cover Reveal Bonus!
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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Tagged book cover creation, cover art, cover reveal, Darcy and Elizabeth, Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice, Shannon Winslow
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Hats, ARCs, and a Cover Peek-a-boo
“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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Tagged advance reader copy, cover reveal, Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, new novel, promoting new book, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books
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From Sensibility to Sense
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