Category Archives: my books

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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What’s Next?

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

What’s Next? I have in mind writing a “Sense and Sensibility” book. Help me decide which one! Continue reading →

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It’s Launch Day for “Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words”

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

“Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words” makes it’s debut today! Darcy tells his own story: the traumas of his early life, his relationship with a woman named Amelia, to the consummation of his love for Elizabeth. A behind-the-scenes look at what Jane Austen didn’t tell us. Continue reading →

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Time For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Right after Halloween (and sometimes even before) our retailers would have us begin focusing on Christmas, and now “Black Friday”, which used to be limited to one day, has expanded to an entire season dedicated to shopping for bargains. I … 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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Book Launch for “Murder at Northanger Abbey”

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

The day is finally here! Maybe some of you have been waiting impatiently for Murder at Northanger Abbey to come out. Believe me, I have too! Usually I underestimate how long it will take to get everything done and I’m … Continue reading →

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Who Knew Henry Tilney Was Such a Passionate Guy?

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

I especially enjoy writing the many letters included in my novels, trying to make each one a little work of art, as Jane Austen did. (More on that topic here.) Who can forget Darcy’s 8-pager to Elizabeth after his failed … 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 →