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Wrapping up the Year with a Gift for You

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

2020 is winding down, and considering all the troubles we’ve had this year, I think there are few who will be sorry to see it end. But it hasn’t been all bad. We’ve learned new things, like how to conduct … 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 →

Posted in Austen Variations, my books, Uncategorized | Tagged contentment, excerpt, Fanny Price, gratitude, Jane Austen, Jane Austen devotional, Jane Austen quotes, Mansfield Park, Prayer & Praise: a Jane Austen Devotional, Shannon Winslow, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

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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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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Amazing Grace: Must-See Movie

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

For the last month, I’ve been busy with the blog tour launching my latest novel: Murder at Northanger Abbey (see previous post). Someday I’d like to do a “real” book tour, like authors used to. But I suppose it’s just … 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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Revealing a Cover for “Murder”

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

Exclusive! First time seen anywhere! The full cover for Murder at Northanger Abbey. I’m very please with how it turned out. It seems to set the right tone for a slightly spooky murder mystery. What do you think? I’d never … 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 →

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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 →