Of all the many reasons why I have loved Jane Austen for so long, one of the very greatest is her sublime brilliance as a humorist. This quality in her naturally appeals to me so much because, like Lizzy, I “dearly love a laugh.” But there’s more to it than that. It’s not just her …
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Pride, Prejudice and New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year, dear readers! Many of us enjoy Pride and Prejudice as an insight into the Georgian culture; a romance with refinement; a testament to the sharp wit of a female writer. However, did we ever consider it to be a compass for New Year’s resolutions? Have you begun writing yours? Jane Austen gave …
January Jigsaw by Jennifer Altman
Hello, friends! Happy 2022! I hope the new year is off to a good start for one and all. For today’s post, I thought I’d do something simple and fun. 🙂 Below you will find three images for your jigsaw puzzling pleasure. Simply click on the image, click OK, and begin puzzling! Hope you enjoy! …
Happy New Year! Dangerous Magic Giveaway Winners
Announcing the giveaway winners! I originally was planning to give away only TWO e-books, but there were so many people who were interested, I decided to give away not two but SIX copies! Hey, it’s the New Year, so I’m feeling generous… 😉 I hope you enjoy Dangerous Magic! Eva Edmonds tgruy Sabrina Cathi Susanne …
Her Sisterly Love–Cover Reveal, Excerpt, & Giveaway!
Happy Thursday! Can you believe 2021 is almost over? I’ll be starting 2022 by releasing a novella, as you may have seen on social media. Her Sisterly Love releases on Monday, 24 January, and I am so excited about it. Today, I will show you the gorgeous cover and share an excerpt. On top of …
Jane Austen’s Birthday: Did She Enjoy it? by Diana Birchall
Today, Jane Austen’s birthday (her 246th to be exact), it is tempting to reflect on how she spent her birthdays and what she thought of them. This simple question is surprisingly difficult to answer, first because she made little mention of birthdays in either the surviving letters or in her novels; and also because birthdays …
Your Own Holiday Adventure
It’s the holiday season, dear readers, and what a wonderful time it is. Everyone seems to be a little kinder, a little more patient and more willing to forgive and forget. The lights are brighter, the music is jollier and the books…are more apt to feature a cabin in the woods with snow. How I …
Dangerous Magic Book 2: Threads of Magic Cover Reveal and Giveaway
Today I’m thrilled to share the cover of my latest book, Threads of Magic. This is Book 2 of Dangerous Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation. It’s been a long time coming, but I can now finally reveal that it will available for pre-order on December 25th! That should be an easy date to remember …
“Comfort and Joy” Excerpt
With only one week until the release of my holiday novella, “Comfort and Joy,” I wanted to share an excerpt with you to ‘make [your] spirits bright!’ This scene takes place instantly after the last I shared on October 25th. Elizabeth, her young cousins and their friend have finally found shelter in stables they came …
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