Author: EM Storm-Smith
-
1995 vs. 2005 – An Unacademic Analysis
The author explores the divided fanbases of the 1995 and 2005 adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, emphasizing their distinct approaches: the former as a faithful historical docu-drama and the latter as an emotional romantic comedy. The piece examines social media polarization, audience demographics, and celebrates diverse interpretations of Austen’s work.
-
The Rabbit Hole of Research
Hello Friends! One question I get asked about a lot is – how do I do research for my books? Being set in the 1800s, I obviously don’t have personal knowledge of the time period, customs, and lives of the people I’m writing about. So how have I developed my writing style and my characters?…
-
“Show Don’t Tell” is B*!!$#1t – Just ask Jane Austen
According to publishers, writing coaches, editors, and English professors all over the world “Show, Don’t Tell” is a fundamental rule in storytelling. The underlying theory is that it encourages writers to immerse readers in their narrative through vivid descriptions, actions, and dialogue rather than relying on direct exposition of the characters’ thoughts, actions, and motives.…
-
Excerpt from Newest WIP
Hello friends! It is officially summer and there’s so much to do. Camps for the kiddos, catching up on my atrocious yard, reading my never ending TBR, and I think I still have a full-time job in there somewhere. I’m also excited for a huge Austenesque indie author event that will be happening in 9…
-
The Bandwagon Post – What’s Up with AI ?
So, to be fully honest, I’ve been swamped lately. My kid has been sick, my day job has been a bit all consuming, and with the advent of nice weather all the outdoor stuff needs to get done. Which means that I haven’t had a lot of time to think about, research, and write a…
-
Jane Austen and a Women’s Right to Refuse
Hello Friends! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. So, as your resident ultra-feminist, I would like to take my time this month to talk about how Jane Austen inserted themes of women’s empowerment and sexual violence into her novels and why the things she talked about over 200 years ago are still relevant. Let’s start…
-
It’s Finally Here!
My second book – Cause to Repine – is finally launching! So, I owe you all an explanation. Nearly a year ago, I sent out the first set of ARCs for my second book, Cause to Repine. It was downloaded by more than 200 separate people, and read/reviewed on Goodreads. I thought I was done…
-
Short Story from Christmas Anthology
Happy New Year!! I am very excited to celebrate another year with the amazing friends and writers here at the Always Austen Blog. This community is such a boon to me, I love it here! Thank you to everyone who has supported my writing in 2023 and there’s more to come in 2024. For this,…
-
This Special Time of Year
Hello friends! It’s December and I thought I would take this moment to give you a glimpse of myself. Most everyone loves this time of year regardless of your religious traditions. It seems almost ingrained in the human experience to love the cold and dark days at the end of December (at least for the…