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Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words
Murder at Northanger Abbey
Prayer & Praise: a Jane Austen Devotional
The Ladies of Rosings Park
Leap of Faith
Leap of Hope
Miss Georgiana Darcy of Pemberley
The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
The Darcys of Pemberley
For Myself Alone
Return to Longbourn
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Spring Surprises
Taking the opportunity to share some updates, some pretty spring pictures, and a surprising bit of personal news. Continue reading
Cover Design Prototypes – Taking a Poll
I’m thinking ahead to the cover design for “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words,” and I want your vote on these 4 prototypes! Continue reading
Creating Your Own Amusement
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
Posted in excerpts, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Colonel Brandon and Marianne, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, courtship, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, partnership between writer and reader, Sense and Sensibility, Shannon Winslow, writing
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The Best Movies I Never Watch
My movie collection: what gets re-watched, what doesn’t, and why. Also an update on my work-in-progress: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words. Continue reading
Beneficial Exercise
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
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Tagged beneficial exercise, Captain Wentworth, daily walks, Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Persuasion, Return to Longbourn, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books, The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
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November Nostalgia
Update on my work-in-progress, and remembering my mother. Continue reading
Posted in art, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, life, Uncategorized
Tagged family ties, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, losing a mother, memorial, NaNoWriMo, relationships, Shannon Winslow
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Sense and Sensibility: the Themes Just Keep on Coming
Ever thought about the themes expressed in “Sense and Sensibility”? I hadn’t, not until I started writing a variation from Colonel Brandon’s point of view. Now I see them everywhere! Take a look, and also read an excerpt of when Brandon first meets Marianne. Continue reading
Making a Start
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
August Ups and Downs
My month of August in review – great travels and one great loss. Continue reading
Posted in life, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, losing loved ones, mother, Shannon Winslow, vacation
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Happy Birthday to “The Darcys of Pemberley” – Celebration and Giveaway!
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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