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Miss Georgiana Darcy of Pemberley
The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
The Darcys of Pemberley
For Myself Alone
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What’s for the Encore?
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
“Colonel Brandon in His Own Words” is here!
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
Posted in book launch, excerpts, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized
Tagged book launch, Colonel Brandon, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility sequels and variations, Shannon Winslow
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Cover Strip Tease
NEW POST: Cover reveal teaser, publication date, and official blurb for “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words”! Continue reading
Posted in Austen Variations, book launch, cover design, fun & games, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged book cover reveal, Colonel Brandon, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility variations, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books
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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
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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