Category Archives: Shannon Winslow’s writing

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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Cover Reveal Bonus!

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

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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Hats, ARCs, and a Cover Peek-a-boo

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

“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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The Same, Only Different

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

Same love of Austen but different approach to writing JAFF: expanding the world of Pride and Prejudice as well as honoring her other novels. Continue reading →

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A Poison Pen Letter for Wickham

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Thank you! All your positive feedback on my previous post (Fitzwilliam Darcy: in His Own Words) really energized me. Now I’m off and running on what will hopefully become my next novel! – expanding on the Pride and Prejudice saga … 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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Why Not Write a Murder Mystery?

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Things are on track for a June 23rd release of my next novel! Yay! All four of my beta readers have reported back with very positive feedback and no major changes recommended. Now just a proof read, formatting, and the … Continue reading →