Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. Elizabeth to Mrs Gardiner Longbourn, 25 February 1812 My dearest Aunt, I must begin by …
Create Your Own JAFF Adventure – Post 1
Have you ever read a JAFF story and wished you could shake some sense into a character or two? Tell them not to open that door, to tell the truth, to get out of that carriage, to stay at Netherfield? Now is your chance! Travel back to the autumn of 1811 and step into Elizabeth …
Confessions & Correspondence: Lady Catherine Writes to Darcy About Visiting at Easter
Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. Lady Catherine de Bourgh Rosings, 18 February 1812 Dear Darcy, With Easter fast approaching, I …
Disguise of Any Sort is Available NOW!
New Release Spotlight + Giveaway Disguise of Any Sort I am delighted to announce the release of Disguise of Any Sort, a Regency-era novel that begins with one irreversible moment and unfolds into a story shaped by secrecy, consequence, and quiet courage. To celebrate, I am hosting a giveaway for readers. Giveaway details:One winner who …
A Little Royal Trouble (And an Audiobook Giveaway)
It’s Monday (day 4 after release) and I’m celebrating The Princess Problem with an audiobook code drop! Want to listen? Comment on this post with the phrase “PRINCESS AUDIO” and tell me: if you were offered a title, would you take it ? I’ll pick two winners at random, so be sure to enter by Friday …
Elizabeth is not a Bennet
Elizabeth is not a Bennet. It’s a common, even favorite, trope in fanfiction. Elizabeth isn’t really a Bennet. But why do we love it so much? Elizabeth and Jane, to most readers, stand out among their sisters. They are the most rational and level-headed, they don’t embarrass the family in public, they conduct themselves like …
A Galentine’s Gift!
Have you heard of Galentine’s Day? Celebrated every February 13, Galentine’s Day honors female friendship. In honor of this delightful holiday, created by the delightful Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation, I’m offering two books — free! — that also celebrate female friendship: One day I’ll write something new to give away! In the …
Confessions and Correspondence: Letters between Anne de Bourgh and Georgiana Darcy
Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impressions, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project! We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. December 3, 1811 My dear Georgiana, I hope you and your brother are well, and …
Austenesque Relationship Advice…in Just Six Words!
Happy (Almost) Valentine’s Day! Lately, I’ve found myself wondering what relationship advice Austenesque characters might give their future children. So, I “invited” our favorite characters to share their advice here, on this estimable blog! (There was some bristling at this request; indeed, a few characters found it quite shocking to share such private words …
P&P Set to Music – a “new” adaptation
A few of you may have already seen this on my own website/blog (www.shannonwinslow.com), but I wanted to share this news to a wider audience here because I’m so excited about it! Look what I found when I was snooping around in my county library’s online catalogue! I could hardly believe it – a P&P adaptation I’d never heard …




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