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From the desk of Shelley DeWees: Tell me. Do you think this sounds like a Jane Austen novel? “Gawain!” he screamed as he pulled himself free at the sound of his dog’s cry. From the corner of his eye, he could see his assailant grab the other man’s cane out from under him and raise... Continue Reading →
That the Miss Lucases and the Miss Bennets should meet to talk over a ball was absolutely necessary; and the morning after the assembly brought the former to Longbourn to hear and to communicate. – Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 5 A very special book is in the queue for fans of Jane Austen, Regency history,... Continue Reading →
I am blogging today on character relationships in Jane Austen novels that are doomed to fail during the Austen in August event over at The Book Rat. Misty, the blog mistress, calls them "doomed ships" which is a shortcut for relationships that are headed for the rocks. Jane Austen gave us many characters to choose... Continue Reading →
Are your plans for Labor Day weekend fixed yet? Do you live in the Decatur, Georgia area, or want an Austen-inspired road trip to commemorate the end of summer 2012? Well, pack you parasol and head over to the opening day of the Jane Austen: Then and Now event sponsored by the Jane Austen Society... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: Based on the iconic work of Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South, Trudy Brasure’s A Heart For Milton picks up in the middle of the original work, with Margaret, a 19th century unmarried English woman, ready to leave her home soon after the death of her father. She has finally... Continue Reading →
Wow! Two great Austen-inspired events are in progress this month to celebrate our favorite author. Misty at The Book Rat is offering her annual fete in honor of Jane called Austen in August. Previously called Jane in June, readers will remember from past years that she puts on a great blog event featuring a read-along... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Christina Boyd: Bestselling authoress Amanda Grange’s latest offering, Dear Mr. Darcy, is a clever retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in the epistolary form. However, don’t be fooled by the title. This novel is so much more than just Mr. Darcy’s private correspondence, including many letters from several key players... Continue Reading →
Review by Lisa Galek If you’ve always loved Pride and Prejudice, but wish it had a few more vampires in it than Pulse and Prejudice might just be for you. The novel follows the events of Jane Austen’s classic, except for one tiny difference – Mr. Darcy is a vampire. Within the first few pages,... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Please join us today in welcoming author Amanda Grange on the launch of her blog tour of Dear Mr. Darcy, a new retelling of Pride and Prejudice from Mr. Darcy’s perspective. Wait! Didn’t Amanda already write Mr. Darcy’s Diary? Yep, she did, but this novel has a new... Continue Reading →
