Category: Sense and Sensibility
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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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The Problem with the Compromise Trope
Or, The “Who Is Holding The Shotgun” Problem To preface, I totally understand why writers use the compromise trope: it’s a basic forced proximity set up. It can be very fun to read. What I’m addressing here is problems with the execution and why it doesn’t make much sense in historical context. ————————– We all…
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Jane Austen’s Many Mary Sues and An Unworthy Hero
Captain Wentworth is the worst Austen hero and I think he’s wholly unworthy of Anne Elliot. Okay, now that I have your attention and possibly your anger, Hi! If you’re new here, I’m the blogger who likes to say wildly unpopular things for the sake of discussion. It’s my personal toxic trait. My long-suffering husband…
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For Love or Money: Marrying for Money in Austen
A look at the contrasting viewpoints on marrying for money in Austen
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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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Jane Austen and My Birthday
This week I marked another birthday. I am a VIRGO. Some of you know what that means. Some of you are about to learn. Horoscope.com tells us these Virgo Facts Smart, sophisticated, and kind, Virgo gets the job done without complaining. Virgos are amazing friends, always there to lend a hand and also lend advice. Practical…
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Welcome to the “Fall in Love With Austen” Giveaway
Welcome to the Always Loving Austen Giveaway. (1) The giveaway runs through midnight EST Sunday, October 8, 2023. (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 articles you have read and enjoyed. (3) Winners will be contacted by email on Sunday, October…
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Imagining Jane Austen’s Heroines (with period portraits)
One of the interesting things about Jane Austen’s writing is that she rarely describes scenes or people. There are some very descriptive passages, such as Elizabeth’s visit to Pemberley, but in general we know very little about the houses the heroines live in or even what they look like. Jane and Elizabeth Bennet are very…
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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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Ramblings of my muddling mind
Hi everyone. Hope you are all well and enjoying the wild and wacky weather we are experiencing. I have been writing stories since I was young, though I never would have believed anyone would want to read them. Being dyslexic, in a time and place that didn’t know what it was, I learned on…