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Tag Archives: Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility 2026 – My Review
Here’s my take on the new Sense and Sensibility movie! – some good, some not so much. I wonder if you’ll agree with my review or not. Continue reading
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Tagged Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, movie review, Sense and Sensibility, Shannon Winslow
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Last Lines
How well do you know Austen’s last lines? Here’s a fun little quiz to find out! (Also a progress report on “Captain Wentworth in His Own Words.” Continue reading
“Colonel Brandon in His Own Words” is here!
I’m excited to introduce you to my brand new book: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words! – a supplement to Sense and Sensibility. Discover the inside story – everything Jane Austen didn’t tell us – all in Colonel Brandon’s own words. Continue reading
Posted in book launch, excerpts, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized
Tagged book launch, Colonel Brandon, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility sequels and variations, Shannon Winslow
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Cover Strip Tease
NEW POST: Cover reveal teaser, publication date, and official blurb for “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words”! Continue reading
Posted in Austen Variations, book launch, cover design, fun & games, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged book cover reveal, Colonel Brandon, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility variations, Shannon Winslow, shannon winslow's books
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Creating Your Own Amusement
New excerpt from completed draft of “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words”! – courting Marianne. Also, comment on the writer/reader partnership that creates enjoyment of a novel. Continue reading
Posted in excerpts, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Quotes, my books, Shannon Winslow, Shannon Winslow's writing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Colonel Brandon and Marianne, Colonel Brandon in His Own Words, courtship, Jane Austen, Jane Austen quotes, partnership between writer and reader, Sense and Sensibility, Shannon Winslow, writing
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The Best Movies I Never Watch
My movie collection: what gets re-watched, what doesn’t, and why. Also an update on my work-in-progress: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words. Continue reading
Sense and Sensibility: the Themes Just Keep on Coming
Ever thought about the themes expressed in “Sense and Sensibility”? I hadn’t, not until I started writing a variation from Colonel Brandon’s point of view. Now I see them everywhere! Take a look, and also read an excerpt of when Brandon first meets Marianne. Continue reading
Making a Start
Sometimes starting a new novel is the hardest part, but I’ve finally got something to show you! Take a sneak peek at the prologue of “Colonel Brandon in His Own Words.” Continue reading
What’s Next?
What’s Next? I have in mind writing a “Sense and Sensibility” book. Help me decide which one! Continue reading
From Sensibility to Sense
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
