I shall be brief because I am packing. Next week I am off to ‘The Lakes’ – Elizabeth Bennet never made it as far – luckily for her she was diverted to Pemberley – but having already bagged my Mr Darcy, I am determined to see Windermere. I shall send a postcard! I just wanted …
Are you all looking forward to the royal wedding tomorrow? I have been working hard on my new release which will be available very soon-hurrah! I’m in the finishing stages, so now I can afford to spend some time relaxing in front of the television. I’ll be watching the ceremony – eating and drinking too …
An occasional series detailing the fictional misadventures of the Misses Austen, their dearest mother, their newfound Chawton friends and neighbours, a donkey called Gerald, and not forgetting the spirited Miss Harriet Brown and the haughty Mr Eckley. Psst…Part One can be found here…https://austenvariations.com/a-little-bit-of-ivory-two-inches-wide/ and Part Two here…https://austenvariations.com/a-little-bit-of-ivory-two-inches-wide-part-two/ Part Three Chawton, July 1809 The walk …
An occasional series detailing the fictional misadventures of the Misses Austen, their dearest mother, their newfound Chawton friends and neighbours, a donkey called Gerald, and not forgetting the spirited Miss Harriet Brown and the haughty Mr Eckley. Chapter 2 Psst…Chapter One can be found here…https://austenvariations.com/a-little-bit-of-ivory-two-inches-wide/ Chawton Cottage, July 1809 These days, my sister Jane tries …
An Occasional Series feat. the Misses Austen, their dearest mother, their newfound Chawton friends and neighbours, the Rev. Claypole, and a donkey called Gerald. Outside Chawton, 1809 The rhythm of the road has us all half-asleep. We are so used now to the noise of the wheels moving over stones, as some are displaced, others …
This is the book that showed up early and missed its own launch party – but hey, let’s go ahead and have one anyway. For me it’s been a strange sort of week, what with the anniversary of Jane’s death. It’s been full of highs and lows, sadness and excitement. It has left me needing an afternoon …
Now, I know what you are all thinking. Where has Caitlin Williams been? She hasn’t posted anything for ages, she’s been so quiet lately, I hope she’s okay, etc. What’s that you say…you hadn’t noticed? Charming! And I thought we were friends. The truth is, I have been deep, deep, deep undercover working on a …
Hasn’t it been great to get a preview of some upcoming books this month? I have the Christmas tingles just thinking about the pleasures that await us (though the English mainland has not been invaded since 1066, Ms. Reynolds. As if! Pah!) – Sounds like a cracking read though, so excited! My baubles are all of a flutter… …
Shall We Dance? It is nearly the party season, after all, but as we now well know, a dance between Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet is never a simple matter. Whether in print or played out on the screen, they are always full of delicious tension, unspoken desires, much embarrassment and confusion. Don’t you just …
Happy Nutcrack Day! Doesn’t have the same ring to it as Happy Halloween does it? It has to be said this wasn’t a holiday particularly recognised by the Georgians, and almost certainly wouldn’t have been celebrated by a family as well-to-do as the Austens. However, the working classes, the Scots and Northern English, did celebrate …
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