Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Revisiting the Blank Canvas

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted in cover design, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged book cover creation, cover art, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Pride and Prejudice, Shannon Winslow, The Darcys of Pemberley | 6 Comments

Call me ‘George’

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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 →

Posted in excerpts, missing scenes, Uncategorized | Tagged Emma, excerpt, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Mr. Knightley, Mr. Knightley in His Own Words, Shannon Winslow, work in progress | 4 Comments

Cooking Like Jane Austen

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted in food, Uncategorized | Tagged cooking, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, negus, Regency recipes, syllabub, treacle tarts, white soup, work-in-progress | 4 Comments

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

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted in missing scenes, Uncategorized | Tagged "missing scenes", Admiral Croft, anniversary story, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Persuasion, Shannon Winslow, The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen | 8 Comments

Going to Town for the Season

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

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

Posted in English Regency culture, excerpts, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, learning, my books, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Mr. Knightley, Mr. Knightley in His Own Words, Shannon Winslow, the London season, work-in-progress | 2 Comments

This, That, and the Other

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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 →

Posted in Austen Variations, excerpts, interviews, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized | Tagged author interview, excerpt, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Mr. Knightley in His Own Words, Shannon Winslow, work-in-progress | 6 Comments

Work in Progress!

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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!

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

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 →

Posted in Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, learning, Shannon Winslow's writing, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Empress Hotel, Jane Austen, Jane Austen convention, Jane Austen quotes, Shannon Winslow, Victoria BC | 6 Comments

Meet Me in Victoria!

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

What’s it like to go to a Jane Austen convention? There’s one in Victoria, BC, at the end of the month, and I’ll be there. Here’s a preview! Continue reading →