One of the hallmarks of an Austen novel is the presence of a variety of comical characters. Whether they are serving as plot devices to advance or hinder the hero and heroine or merely providing color and levity to the narrative, we just can’t picture Austen’s books without them. There are altogether too many to… Read the full blog post …
In my quest to learn more about Lady Catherine de Bourgh for my current work-in-progress, I’ve decided to make a character study of her. While some of the minor characters in Pride and Prejudice get no more than a line or two (indeed, if you look for information about Lady Anne Darcy or Sir Lewis… Read the full blog post …
November is a time for giving thanks for our blessings, and a time to be with family and friends. For many authors, it’s also a very, very busy time, because November is also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short). The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50k word novel, from scratch,… Read the full blog post …
When the words “Regency Romance” are used, the first author that comes to most people’s minds is Jane Austen. We could spend all day arguing about whether or not Jane Austen’s books should be classified as “romance books”. Some would say, hands-down, they are, while others would argue that they are social commentaries, women’s fiction,… Read the full blog post …
“You will allow, that in both, man has the advantage of choice, woman only the power of refusal.” One of Austen’s most recurring themes is the limits placed on women in the society in which she lived. Chief of these is a woman’s limitation when it comes to pursuing love. Unlike modern day, when it… Read the full blog post …
Most people who know me well know that I’m a die-hard Austenite. Or Janeite. Or Janiac. Whatever title you prefer. 🙂 But here are some facts that most people don’t know about me, in regards to my Austen-mania. 1) I didn’t become an Austenite until I was 18. Frankly, I’m surprised I didn’t discover it… Read the full blog post …
We often hear about Mr. Darcy’s fortune of “ten-thousand a year.” But where did all that money come from? In doing research for my current work in progress, I have been exploring what industries the Darcy family might have built their fortune from. While the Darcy family certainly owned plenty of land in Derbyshire and… Read the full blog post …
Two months ago, I showcased an extensive list of all the Pride and Prejudice adaptations and movies or shows inspired by it. This month, I decided to do the same with Emma. Though there aren’t quite as many versions of Emma out there, it’s still popular enough to have been done multiple times as a… Read the full blog post …
“Prepare for trouble. And make it double!” While fans of the Pokemon cartoon show might associate this famous line with Team Rocket’s most inept members Jessie and James, this line could easily apply to several of the sibling pairs in Austen’s novels. The world of Jane Austen seems rife with difficult duos that make life… Read the full blog post …
I’m a firm believer that there is a Pride and Prejudice movie for everyone. Whether you prefer an epic six-hour marathon that’s word-for-word out of the book, a sweet modern-day rom-com, or an action-packed horror movie, there is a screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s most-beloved novel that’s right for you. Believe it or not, there… Read the full blog post …
Surprise! I have a new Pride and Prejudice novella out called “Unconventional: an Austentatious comedy that defies expectations”. You can get a copy of it for just 99c here. This story is dedicated to all my fellow Austen-inspired authors, who every day are breaking conventions to write new and exciting stories about our beloved… Read the full blog post …
When reading Jane Austen and other historical novels or watching popular shows like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey, do you find the myriad of titles and forms of address to be confusing? If so, you’re not alone! Aristocratic titles are notoriously baffling to most people. With so many ranks, how does one know whether a viscount… Read the full blog post …
Letter writing. In our current age of phones, computers, and social media, it is quickly becoming a dying art. But for people living in the Regency, it was absolutely necessary. Apart from speaking in person, or relying upon a verbal relay by a messenger, it was the only way that people in that time could… Read the full blog post …
