As some of you may remember from my previous post a few months back, I play the harp. I always think it’s fun when I find harpist characters in the books I’m reading. So, this month, I thought it would be fun to take a peek at all the harpists that are in Jane Austen’s…
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All the Persuasion Movies, by Amanda Kai
Ever since Netflix released their new version of Persuasion last month, Persuasion has been a hot topic among Jane Austen fans. I’m glad to see that this underrated story is finally getting some love after years of being pushed aside for Austen’s more celebrated works (which is not too dissimilar to the protagonist Anne Elliot’s…
Persuasion 2022- Travesty or Treasure? by Amanda Kai
A review of the newest adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved tale. Warning, this post contains spoilers of the 2022 movie “Persuasion”. This month, Netflix’s new feature film of Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis has hit center stage, causing waves across the Jane Austen fan community. Audiences are divided over whether this version,…
The Influence of screen adaptations on new generations of Jane Austen Fans, by Amanda Kai
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there is no denying the powerful influence that screen adaptations of Jane Austen’s beloved novels have to inspire new generations of viewers to become fans of her works. Whether it’s seeing a six-hour miniseries that faithfully recreates one of the books, or a two-hour movie loosely based on one or…
Dancing in the Regency Era, by Amanda Kai
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love. (Pride and Prejudice) Dancing plays a big role in many of Jane Austen’s novels. Balls, at that time, were one of the primary social events in which people could meet each other and get to know one another, and dancing at a…
Mothers and mother-figures in Austen’s books, by Amanda Kai
With Mother’s Day just around the corner in the US, I thought it might be fun to explore some of the mothers in Austen’s books. Jane Austen wrote a lot of mothers and mother-figures. Some are so loveable, you want to squeeze them in a big bear hug. Others, you might like to rip to…
An Unexpected Party, by Amanda Kai
As a treat for you all, I have a short story that I have written for today’s post! An Unexpected Party by Amanda Kai. Copyright 2022. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lady Catherine settled into her plush, velveteen chair by the fire, intent on taking a nice long snooze. After a whirlwind of London social events the past…
If you love Jane Austen, here’s three new historical dramas to watch, by Amanda Kai
After years of drought in the way of very few historical dramas being produced, it seems that TV producers are finally understanding what viewers want: more historical dramas! If you’re like me, a total sucker for any film or TV show that resembles a Jane Austen novel, then you know exactly what I’m talking about….
Coming Full Circle, by Amanda Kai
Coming Full Circle: The rom-com that was inspired by Pride and Prejudice and in turn, inspired my Elizabeth and Darcy novella. It’s no secret that Pride and Prejudice has been the inspiration for countless books, movies, and TV shows. Almost every enemies-to-lovers story has its roots in Jane Austen’s most popular novel. The Shop Around…
Austen’s Comic Characters, by Amanda Kai
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…
Lady Catherine de Bourgh: A Character Study, by Amanda Kai
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…
My busiest November yet + a Christmas story teaser, by Amanda Kai
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,…
Romance Tropes in Jane Austen, by Amanda Kai
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,…
