Category: modern
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Austen Echoes – Writing a Contemporary Series
As I may have mentioned, I’ve been busy over the last few months writing a contemporary series of Austen-influenced novellas for New Zealand-based press Romance Café Publishing. All three stories are now complete, are well into the editing phase, and are getting close to publication. I hope to find out soon exactly what their release…
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Jane Austen’s Diabolical Subversion of the Cinderella Story
This type of story, however, while appealing to our sense of lottery-winning, beauty-pageant triumph, is exciting, but it can leave the heroine without a lot of agency.
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We are so very spoiled
Hi everyone. Yes, it is time once again for the ramblings from my mind. I grew up in central Illinois and had the honor of being raised with both sets of grandparents in my life. It was fun, as my dad’s parents collected antiques, and, having been raised with them and having respect for them,…
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Emma & LOL!
A few funny texting conversations from the characters of Emma!
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Mr. Darcy, What’s Your Sign?: Austen Characters & Their Zodiac Signs
Having a bit of fun matching the Pride and Prejudice characters to their zodiac signs
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What JAFF Community Means to Me
I’m going to say something VERY controversial, which, for those of you who have been following me for any amount of time, will probably not come as a surprise. I just can’t seem to do anything the conventional way. But that’s okay. It’s one of the things I love most about the JAFF community. Most…
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Modern Mudlarks
I am slowly but surely working on my latest bit of JAFF. Due to my health, this is the first time I have used what is referred to as “pantsing,” or “writing by the seat of your pants” as opposed to having a clear-cut and detailed outline. There are all sorts of reasons for this,…
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Anne L-O-Elliot: Persuasion Through Texts!
A few funny texting conversations from the characters of Persuasion!
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Release of P & P & LOL + Excerpt + Giveaway!
Cover reveal + excerpt + giveaway for my newest release, P & P & LOL!
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10 Best Disney Burns Applied to Jane Austen Characters
This funny set of Disney quotes on Bored Panda inspired me! I love memes. Do you agree with my connections? Enjoy the jokes and laughs! Pride and Prejudice: 10. Lizzy and Charlotte throwing shade at Mr. Darcy the first time he comes to the Assembly: 9. Mrs. Bennet when Kitty keeps coughing: 8. Lizzy, after…