When Bad Things Come in Pairs: siblings who wreaked havoc in Austen’s novels “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. … more goodness …
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… more goodness …
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 characters.… more goodness …
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… more goodness …
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… more goodness …
Mr. Collins, to be sure, was neither sensible nor agreeable; his society was irksome, and his attachment to her must be imaginary. But still he would be her husband. Without thinking highly either of men or matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only provision for well-educated young women of small fortune,… more goodness …
Austen Authors is honored to announce the winners of Amanda Kai‘s “Love at the Library” Giveaway. Jen D, Jenna Massman, and Mary Smythe will each receive an eBook copy of Ms. Kai‘s Love at the Library. Meanwhile, Kathy R and Amber Lee Kolb will each receive a print copy of Ms. Kai‘s Love at the… more goodness …
Come on in and join the party- it’s release day for my new contemporary romance, “Love at the Library”! Be sure to leave a comment to enter my giveaways– over $100 in prizes! But before we get to that, let me tell you a little bit about my new book. Love at the Library… more goodness …
Here in the United States, we are preparing for one of my favorite holidays coming up in a couple weeks: Thanksgiving! Where I’m from, we have many traditions around this holiday involving gathering with family or friends (maybe over Zoom this year?), giving thanks for our blessings, volunteering in the community, watching football and parades,… more goodness …
Frienemy: that person who pretends to be your friend, but in the end, they’re only looking to serve their own interests. While the name didn’t exist in Jane Austen’s time, the concept certainly did! Jane put at least one character of this archetype in nearly all her books. Here I give you my rankings of… more goodness …
Jane Austen loves to replay the same character archetypes in her stories. One archetype that Austen frequently makes use of is that of the heroine’s best friend. Her role is to support the heroine, to offer guidance or assistance in some way, or to set an example by her behaviour. Though several of Austen’s heroines… more goodness …
