Category: Fun and games
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P & P & Texting Fun
Some fun texting convos from the cast of P & P
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Regency Thrills and Chills
My two favorite holidays are Thanksgiving, for family and American-style football, and Halloween. The first has never caused another to even blink in surprise; the latter has caused more than one arched brow of consternation, given that I’m a wuss of the highest order. While none can convince me that IT is not waiting for…
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Announcing the Winner of P.O. Dixon’s “Another Milestone Achieved …” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of P.O. Dixon‘s “Another Milestone Achieved & What Awaits” Giveaway. mcmcbrayer will receive an audiobook edition of either Christmas, Love and Mr. Darcy, Which that Season Brings, or Christmas Sealed with a Kiss. The audiobook will be awarded and delivered by BookFunnel. Winner’s choice!. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at…
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Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Fall in Love with Austen Giveaway
Thank you to all who gave our Fall in Love with Austen giveaway a try. We appreciate everyone who has traveled this journey with us during our first year. Remember . . . ********************************* First up, we have the lovely Alice McVeigh who is being quite generous to our followers: The two PRIDE AND PREJUDICE…
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From Pall Mall to Shin-Kicking: Regency Sports Not in the Olympics
Are you enjoying the Olympics, or are you one of those people who changes the channel whenever you hear that majestic theme song start? Whether you’re an avid fan or a couldn’t-care-less, there’s no doubt that the Olympics are a high profile event that get a lot of attention whenever they are held. The Olympics…
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Pall Mall: What’s the deal?
I did this research (and original post) a couple years ago, but it came to mind, so I delved back in to remember the details! Pall Mall, the Street If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen references to Pall Mall in regency romances and you may even know that it is a street in the…
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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…
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A Springtime Distraction: Austen in Haiku
This has been a challenging spring. My personal life has become consumed with eldercare issues as we find ourselves managing some difficult issues with aging relatives. Without divulging too much, a lot of my time has gone towards these issues, and my writing has suffered accordingly. We have also been doing work on the outside…
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Modern Magazine Covers Reimagined with Regency Headlines
Modern magazine covers transformed to cover top Regency stories, like: “It’s All in the Wrist: The Right Way to Pour His Tea.”
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Emma & LOL Fun
A few texting stories from the cast of Emma. Watch out, world. Miss Bates has a cell phone.