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Procrastination Over; Decision Made at Last!

I delayed as long as possible the impossible choice of who would grace the cover of my upcoming book: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words. Read how I finally decided! Continue reading

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The Mr. Knightley Pageant

Who should I put on the cover of my upcoming book – Mr. Knightley in His Own Words? I need you on the panel of judges to help me decide! Continue reading

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Revisiting the Blank Canvas

Look back with me at the creation of the cover art for my first novel: The Darcys of Pemberley. Continue reading

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Call me ‘George’

Progress report and a brand new excerpt from “Mr. Knightley in His Own Words.” Did an adolescent Emma really get the nerve to call him ‘George?’ Continue reading

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Cooking Like Jane Austen

Sharing with you my adventures (so far) in cooking like Jane Austen! – negus, white soup, treacle tarts, and syllabub. Continue reading

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“Missing Scene” from Persuasion: the Croft’s Anniversary

A “missing scene” from Persuasion featuring the Crofts on their anniversary. Continue reading

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Going to Town for the Season

What and when was the London season? And what does it have to do with Mr. Knightley? Continue reading

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This, That, and the Other

Because of the date, I will begin with THIS: by wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! We’ve already had snow a couple of times here to get us in the mood, and it got down to 16F last night, … Continue reading

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Work in Progress!

At last I have made a genuine start on what will become my 12th novel: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words! So today I want to share the Prologue with you, to give you a taste of where I’m heading … Continue reading

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Victorian Adventures!

Did you miss the Jane Austen convention in Victoria, BC? Pictures and highlights here, a very JA story of hats and feathers, and news about my next writing project! Continue reading

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