Category: Abigail Reynolds

Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 24 – Pride, Prejudice, & Snow conclusion

Welcome to the conclusion of “Pride, Prejudice and Snow”! Here are links to Part 1 and Part 2  in case you missed them.  This is a modern story set near Woods Hole, MA. It doesn’t include the characters from my Woods Hole stories, but I think of it as taking place in the same seaside universe. …

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 16 – Scenes from Jane’s life

Today we’re celebrating Jane Austen’s birthday by taking you on a virtual tour of some of the special places in her life, and, of course, with a massive giveaway below! We’ve shown you pictures of Jane’s special places many times before, but this time you have the chance to look around, see the surroundings, and walk …

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 12 – Regency Paper Dolls

Today we have Advent fun for all ages – with Regency paper dolls! Here are some free ones for you to try, both online and printable. There are also books for sale of period paper dolls, but I’ve never tried those. Virtual paper dolls – choose their faces and hair, and then dress them for …

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 11 – Pride, Prejudice, & Snow continues

Welcome to the continuation of Pride, Prejudice and Snow! You can read Part 1 here, and the third and final part will be posted on Christmas Eve. No need to worry – there are no cliff-hangers, just Christmas miracles. This is a modern story set near Woods Hole, MA. It doesn’t include the characters from my …

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 4 – Pride, Prejudice, & Snow

Today’s Advent treat is a Darcy and Elizabeth Christmas short story I’ve been working on for a few years. Every autumn I’d dust it off and write some more, but never enough to publish it in time for Christmas. This year I decided put a conclusion on it and to post it for our readers. …

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Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 3 – Jigsaw Puzzle

Today’s fun is an online jigsaw puzzle of Lyme Park at Christmas. Or if you prefer, we have jigsaws from Pride & Prejudice 1995 and 2005. Click on the image you prefer and start puzzling! (Hint: On the puzzle page click ‘OK’ to start your puzzle, then click and drag the pieces.)

Jane Austen’s Advent – Day 2 – A Tour of Chiswick House

Today we have a special Advent Calendar treat – a stunning 3D virtual walkthrough of Chiswick House, one of the finest Palladian houses in Britain. Here’s your chance to visit Jane Austen’s time and see the sort of decor that would exist at Pemberley. Chiswick House Walkthrough     Click on any room and start exploring! Don’t forget to …

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A sneak peek at December

We’re really excited about the fun theme we have planned for December. Austen Variations is going to turn into Jane Austen’s Advent Calendar! We’ll have our own online Advent Calendar, and when you click on the date, it’ll take you to a fun Jane Austen treat, activity, or story. And what better way to get …

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Fundraiser report

JAFF readers are the best! The Team JAFF fundraiser for hurricane relief has been a big success. Generous readers donated $2253.20 for cameos and and for our Persuasion: Behind the Scenes e-book. I don’t have a figure for how much was raised by the thirteen authors who agreed to donate their royalties on certain books …

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Interview With a Janeite, With Guest Katherine Schmitt

Welcome to the first edition of a new feature here at Austen Variations! Each month we will spotlight a follower of the blog, getting better acquainted and talking about our favourite topic: Jane Austen! We love so many different things about The Lady, and I always enjoy hearing what she means to someone else. Today …

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