Category: Sanditon
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A Resurgence of “St. Jane,” the Never-Ending Reverence to All Things Austen
Literary lovers across the world are celebrating 250 years since the birth of one of England’s most beloved authors. I am doing my part with a June Regency tea at my local library and another program on Austen scheduled closer to her actual birthday in December. When I first started writing Austen variations in 2006,…
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What Exactly Did It Mean to Be an Officer on “Half Pay” During the Regency?
Question from a follower: I’ve often wondered about the term “half-pay officer.” Does an officer who sells out still receive half pay or only officers who retire without selling their commissions (if there is such a thing). My question concerns a major who sold out after Waterloo. Does he still receive half-pay? First, let us clarify…
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Tough World for Jane Austen
In reflecting back on my first work of fiction on the life of Jane Austen, I knew I had my Jane Austen novel when I read a seemingly unrelated work: Richard Holmes’ The Age of Wonder. This history of scientific and industrial developments during the period spanning Austen’s life went far beyond “three or four…
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Cover Reveal for Austen’s Creative Development
I’m pleased to announce today the cover reveal for my new book on Jane Austen’s creative process and her development as a writer. The nonfiction book, Jane Austen and the Creation of Modern Fiction: Six Novels in a “Style Entirely New,” can also be pre-ordered now from Jane Austen Books. It will be available in…
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2nd Annual Always Loving Austen Giveaway
Welcome to the Always Loving Austen Giveaway. (1) The giveaway runs through midnight EST Sunday, February 11, 2024, to midnight EST Sunday, March 24, 2024. (2) Although we encourage you to comment below, to enter, you MUST use this Rafflecopter link. We hope you will SHARE with others, not only this giveaway, but also the…
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Publishing Options for Women During Jane Austen’s Lifetime
Several people of late have asked me of Austen and self-publishing, especially as many JAFF writers self-publish their books. I was fortunate to have come to the genre when traditional publishers had taken note of the trend. They scooped up several of us who were attempting to self publish our books on sites, many of…
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Announcing the Winners of the 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 Cherith Boardman. Ms. Boardman has print copies of Mistaken Premise available for Amanda Frank and William Griesmer. *******************************…
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The Sea Cure: Were Those Regency Doctors onto Something?
The richest Austen characters flock to the sea to cure their medical problems. What’s the sea cure, and does it work?