Category Archives: Jane Austen

Take Time for Thanksgiving

  Right after Halloween (and sometimes even before) our retailers would have us begin focusing on Christmas. They want us to start loosening up our wallets now. “No time to lose. Shop early and shop often.” I suppose that’s understandable, … Continue reading

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And the Winner Is…

The results are in! The two winners of last month’s Door Prizes contest can now be revealed. Having been chosen entirely at random, they are (drum roll please): Lizzy MacGregor John Pelkey Congratulations! Please feel free to expound upon your raptures in comment form below, … Continue reading

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Cup of Tea?

Fellow author/blogger Emily Snyder has asked me to her place for a friendly conversation over a cup of tea. Unfortunately, her place is on the east coast and I live on the west. The next best thing? The virtual tea party, of course … and you’re invited too! … Continue reading

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Better Than Virtual

For weeks now, ever since The Darcys of Pemberley came out, I’ve been doing “virtual” book tour appearances to spread the word. That’s how things are done these days – online, which is all well and good. In fact it has some distinct advantages. … Continue reading

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Historical Perspective

I’ve been on vacation – from practically everything, including my blog (as you may have noticed). A real vacation is a rarity for me, but I’m making the most of this one: two weeks on the east coast, mostly in the … Continue reading

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Moving Day

Alas, circumstances change and one must move on, as Mrs. Dashwood discovered. Leaving fond memories behind, she packed up her possessions and three daughters, embarking on a new chapter of her life. She was impatient to be gone, and indefatigable … Continue reading

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People You Meet at Costco

It seems like every time I go to Costco, I run into some friend or acquaintance. In fact, it’s so common that I often wonder ahead of time who it will be. Sure enough. This morning was no exception; I bumped … Continue reading

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Suprise Novelist

Another one of my “virtual” friends (someone I got to know through Twitter) had me over for a visit today. Actually, she invited me to guest blog about how I got started writing. Here’s what I told her: Thank you, … Continue reading

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Making Connections

The Darcys of Pemberley has been published in all it’s forms for a little over a week now. And what a week it’s been for me – selling books online and in person, signing “Shannon Winslow” inside front covers, scheduling guest blog spots and a Twitter … Continue reading

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The Launch

I’m declaring tomorrow, August 1, as the official launch date for The Darcys of Pemberley! I’ve been dreaming of this day for a long time – the day my first novel would be published.  I’m thrilled to have come this far, and proud to … Continue reading

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