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For Myself Alone
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Tag Archives: Jane Austen quotes
Backwards Words
I came across this “backwards letter” (pictured) when I was looking for a Jane Austen quote about New Years. Since I’ve featured a couple other scrambled language systems before (Playing Mind Games and More Mind Games), which turned out to … Continue reading
Prize First Lines
The opening line of a book is arguably the most important sentence of all. It’s the author’s initial (and possibly only) opportunity to capture the reader’s interest, to create enough curiosity in people’s minds that they keep reading. I think of A Tale … Continue reading
The Pitfalls of Regifting
I spent the morning finishing up my Christmas shopping at Target. Then I braved a stop at the post office to get a last-minute gift on its way. The crowds, I’m happy to say, were not nearly as bad (in … Continue reading
Morning Glory
This sunrise this morning, framing Mt Rainier (with its shadow cast on the underside of the clouds), made me wish for the eloquence of a poet to describe its glories. Jane Austen had surprisingly little to say about mountains, I discovered, and almost nothing on … Continue reading
Christmas Cards
I’ve been creating my own Christmas cards since 2000, each December choosing a different piece of my artwork for the cover image. Two years ago it was a painting of a Venice balcony (painted from the photo you see a … Continue reading
Take Time for Thanksgiving
Right after Halloween (and sometimes even before) our retailers would have us begin focusing on Christmas. They want us to start loosening up our wallets now. “No time to lose. Shop early and shop often.” I suppose that’s understandable, … Continue reading
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Tagged grateful, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Persuasion, Thanksgiving
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And the Winner Is…
The results are in! The two winners of last month’s Door Prizes contest can now be revealed. Having been chosen entirely at random, they are (drum roll please): Lizzy MacGregor John Pelkey Congratulations! Please feel free to expound upon your raptures in comment form below, … Continue reading
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Tagged door prize, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Pride and Prejudice, winners
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Cup of Tea?
Fellow author/blogger Emily Snyder has asked me to her place for a friendly conversation over a cup of tea. Unfortunately, her place is on the east coast and I live on the west. The next best thing? The virtual tea party, of course … and you’re invited too! … Continue reading
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Tagged Emma, guest blog, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, virtual tea party
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Better Than Virtual
For weeks now, ever since The Darcys of Pemberley came out, I’ve been doing “virtual” book tour appearances to spread the word. That’s how things are done these days – online, which is all well and good. In fact it has some distinct advantages. … Continue reading
Historical Perspective
I’ve been on vacation – from practically everything, including my blog (as you may have noticed). A real vacation is a rarity for me, but I’m making the most of this one: two weeks on the east coast, mostly in the … Continue reading
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