Category Archives: life

Meet the Author

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Shannon Winslow

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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Spring Update

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Shannon Winslow

Spring flowers from my garden, a report on my writing progress, and a special Easter message! Continue reading →

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My Christmas / New Year’s Letter to You

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

It’s the end of another year – a good time to look back before moving forward. I do that every December, reviewing family events in preparation for writing our traditional Christmas letter/card. Yes, I’m one of the dwindling number who … Continue reading →

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Another Summer Passed

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

My summer, and a sneak peek at an “Inspirational” article that will publish September 11th. “Do You Remember?” Continue reading →

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Spring Surprises

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

Taking the opportunity to share some updates, some pretty spring pictures, and a surprising bit of personal news. Continue reading →

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November Nostalgia

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

Update on my work-in-progress, and remembering my mother. Continue reading →

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August Ups and Downs

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

My month of August in review – great travels and one great loss. 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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Can Jane and I Help?

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Yesterday was such a beautiful Spring day in the Pacific Northwest. The sky was blue, the birds were singing, the thermometer topped 70 degrees for the first time in a long while, and my magnolia tree burst into glorious bloom. … Continue reading →

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Life and Other Unmanageable Events

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Shannon Winslow

What do Marianne Dashwood, Louisa Musgrove, and my handsome husband all have in common? We’ll get to that in a moment. But first, time for a brief update on my activities and progress. If you read my blog regularly (not … Continue reading →

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