Tag Archives: Elizabeth Bennet

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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Beneficial Exercise

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

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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Diverting to Derbyshire – a P&P Missing Scene

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Shannon Winslow

Since everybody seemed to appreciate The Specter of Mr. Collins, which I posted here a couple of months ago, I thought today I’d share another of my P&P ‘missing scenes.’ Most of the ones I’ve written are included in a group publication … Continue reading →

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The Specter of Mr. Collins

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Shannon Winslow

This passage from Pride and Prejudice (chapter 26) talks about how Elizabeth’s relationship with Charlotte changed after Charlotte married Mr. Collins. It was the inspiration for a “missing scene” I wrote a few years ago for another blog. When I ran … Continue reading →

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Analysis Paralysis

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Shannon Winslow

The blog tour for my recently released novel is winding down. It’s been a challenge to do it, but every one of these posts has been different, so that anybody following me all the way through will be spared the annoyance of reading a … Continue reading →

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Double-Header

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Shannon Winslow

Opening day of baseball season is just around the corner, and I can hardly wait. The Seattle Mariners are my team, and like most fans, I live in perpetual hope that, at long last, this might be our year! For a … Continue reading →

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Bits and Scraps

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Shannon Winslow

Dear Readers, I must do my best to apprise you about all that has been going forward in the last week or two since the publication of the new book. My dear Cassandra… I will give you some account of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a Special Anniversary

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Shannon Winslow

There are a lot of Jane Austen fans celebrating (and blogging) today, because this is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice on January 28, 1813. We’re celebrating the book itself – reason enough – but also what it has … Continue reading →

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Wedding Week

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Shannon Winslow

My son is getting married in January, and I’ll be attending a bridal shower for his fiance this Sunday! But that’s not the only reason I have weddings on my mind. The other? It’s all the big doings over at Austen Authors this week. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, English Regency culture, History, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, P&P200, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing | Tagged 19th century wedding customs, Austen Authors, Caroline Bingley, Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Pride and Prejudice | Leave a comment

Summer: It’s All Washed Away Except the Mouse Fur

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Shannon Winslow

For those of you living in parts of the country oppressed by heat waves and wild fires this year, I’m sure summer can’t be over soon enough to suit you. But in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the season is short (typically July 5 … Continue reading →