Category Archives: Jane Austen Quotes

Going to Town for the Season

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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!

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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!

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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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What’s for the Encore?

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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 →

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“Colonel Brandon in His Own Words” is here!

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

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 →