It’s often said that a simple act of kindness can make a tremendous difference in a person’s life. I’m here to tell you it’s true. “Kindness” doesn’t have to come in large gestures. You don’t have to donate a million … Continue reading
There are so many wonderful Jane Austen related events and films to look forward to in 2020!
Today on Austen Authors I published a list of all the events I know about so far.
Click here or on the image below to read the full list on the Austen Authors blog:
There’s a long-held tenet in the romance community that people of the Regency Era didn’t have Christmas trees as part of their Christmas celebrations. That’s correct. In general. But the truth is that long before Queen Victoria and Prince Albert … Continue reading
Have you ever ordered a gift for someone only to have the wrong thing delivered? Or not delivered at all? It’s happened to me. And while online shopping is pretty convenient, it’s sometimes not so easy to get delivery errors … Continue reading
I’m on the Austen Authors blog today talking about Jane Austen-themed podcasts.
From fun to informative (and a few that are both), there’s a Jane Austen podcast to suit your mood.
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I always love finding images that help me visualize life during the Regency Era. Recently I came across some of those kinds of images, and I thought I’d share them with you. The artist is Graham Hyde, who was popular … Continue reading
Happy Saturday to you!
Do you have multiple copies of Pride and Prejudice on your bookshelf? Me, too!
My tattered, well-worn copy of P&P.
I’m on the Austen Authors blog today explaining why each copy is special and I really can’t get rid of any of them. Really, I can’t.
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One of my favorite places to shop is my neighborhood antique mall and in Denver we have several. On Broadway, just south of the downtown area, is Antique Row, where antique stores of different varieties pack a seven block stretch. … Continue reading
I’ve been working on a story that includes a secondary character who is an unabashed Regency Dandy. In his mind, appearance is everything. In writing the character, I wanted to make certain I accurately described his attire, so I turned … Continue reading
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