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Murder at Northanger Abbey
Prayer & Praise: a Jane Austen Devotional
The Ladies of Rosings Park
Leap of Faith
Leap of Hope
Miss Georgiana Darcy of Pemberley
The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen
The Darcys of Pemberley
For Myself Alone
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Tag Archives: Shannon Winslow
The Honeymoon is Over!
The Honeymoon is over!!! Now that I have your attention, let me reassure you (especially those of you who personally know my husband and me) that I’m not talking about trouble in our marriage. In fact today is our anniversary! … Continue reading
On the Road Again
When I first sat down to write The Darcys of Pemberley six and half years ago, I had no idea where it would lead me. I’ve since discovered that creating a sequel to a much-loved novel, such … Continue reading
On Tour
I’ve been traveling. Virtually, that is. It’s called a blog tour, which is the 21st century version of a book tour. My first stop? The wonderful land of Austenprose, a popular Jane Austen blog self-styled as a place where “There … Continue reading
Cover Story – Part 2
When you’re browsing for a new book, the cover is the first thing you see. So, what does it tell you? The author’s name, for one thing. If it’s the latest book by your favorite writer, that’s all you need to … Continue reading
The Launch
I’m declaring tomorrow, August 1, as the official launch date for The Darcys of Pemberley! I’ve been dreaming of this day for a long time – the day my first novel would be published. I’m thrilled to have come this far, and proud to … Continue reading
Finishing the Fragments
You may have heard on the news that a fragment of an unfinished Jane Austen novel called The Watsons hit the auction block this past week – a few yellowed pages of hand-written manuscript, complete with cross-outs and corrections selling at … Continue reading
Do You Want That Shaken or Stirred?
First, let me observe that people have vastly different tolerances for the level of danger, tension, pain, and suspense they are willing/able to tolerate, whether we’re talking about the activities they enjoy or the books and movies they prefer. Adrenalin junkies aren’t satisfied … Continue reading
Drama, with a Twist: Part 1
After fits and starts and many interruptions, I’ve finally finished an edit of my third novel, First of Second Chances. (Update: later published as Leap of Faith). Fresh in my mind, as I worked through the final couple of chapters, … Continue reading
Cover Art Choice
As I mentioned before, I’ve been working on producing a piece of artwork based on Lyme House (Pemberley in the ’95 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice) to be used for the cover of The Darcys of Pemberley (to be released soon). I did painting … Continue reading
Perfect Refreshment
“I shall soon be rested,” said Fanny; “to sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.” (Mansfield Park, chapter 9)Finally! Spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and I’m reminded why I … Continue reading
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