Category: historical romance
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Should It be a Novel or a Novella?
Decisions, decisions, decisions! As an author, sometimes I have to think about the length of my next project. And in looking at the Pride and Prejudice Variations I’ve written so far, I find that their lengths do vary. I’m looking at single books, not series. Title Number of Pages Attending a Ball (Prequel) 44 …
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10 Great Austen Quotes with their Spirit Animals
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Can you remember or guess which JA novel these quotes are each from? Some are obvious, a few are not. Answer key will be in the comments. Enjoy the silliness! #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 And a bonus: #11 I’m about to start homeschooling again, so this…
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A Walk at Rosings Pt II
Has it been a month already? Time for the next excerpt from my short story, but if you are new to these posts, here are links to the previous posts: What if?, What if? Part II, The Letter, Elizabeth’s Perspective, and A Walk at Rosings. Are you ready to hear Mr. Darcy’s explanation? They walked…
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Winning and Losing at Cards in Jane Austen’s England + the Release of “The Jewel Thief and the Earl” + a Giveaway
Over on my blog, Every Woman Dreams, I recently received a question from a reader regarding the playing of cards at balls and at what was known as “gaming hells.” Here is the question: I know many books mention card playing going on in designated rooms at balls, but I haven’t heard what they were…
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How to Art?
How do you describe the process of making art to someone? Since I decided to publish books, I’ve been asked by a lot of people, “How do you write a book? Where do you get your ideas? What’s the first step?” And the real answer is – Hell if I know! I’ve been a voracious…
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Announcing the Winner of Gianna Thomas’s “In the Scheme of Things” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of Gianna Thomas‘s “In the Scheme of Things” Giveaway. Marsha B. will receive an eBook copy of Ms. Thomas‘s The Four Lords’ Saga Collection. Congratulations, Marsha. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all…
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The Why-ness of Being
Early on in my affair with the Canon, I became rather angry. Well, perhaps angry is incorrect: perhaps dissatisfied is a better fit. I tend to read a book (modifying Mortimer Adler’s approach) three times. The first is to enjoy the story: to sort of glide along the surface, being moved by the plot’s and…
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10 Great Marvel Quotes Applied to Jane Austen Characters
I had so much fun with last month’s Disney quotes, I had to try it with Marvel’s Superheroes! Also, I got a review on my recently released novel, Starch and Strategy that said in part, “Mr. Darcy is more a precursor to “007” here. His character is mature, humorous and very masculine.” I love that!…
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In the Scheme of Things, Where Do P&P Variations Fall? + a Giveaway
Regency romances are actually a subgenre of Romance novels and are set in or near the British Regency (1811-1820) at the end of which time the Prince of Wales (Prinny) became King George IV. Some of the romances can date a little earlier or even up to 1830 when George IV died. Regency Romances are…
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Announcing the Winner of Amanda Kai’s “Release of ‘A Favorable Impression’” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winners of Amanda Kai‘s “Release of ‘A Favorable Impression‘” Giveaway. Laura will each receive an eBook copy of Ms. Kai‘s A Favorable Impression. Congratulations, Laura. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes must…