An interesting conversation with Mr. Bennet
October 7, 1812 Darcy paced the Netherfield library. The fool room was far too short and the threadbare carpet muffled what should have been a satisfying thud from his boots. He had faced many...
View ArticleDiscreet Affections in Jane Austen’s World
When Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth at Hunsford, she was taken utterly by surprise. How likely was it that the discreet affections of a courtship could really escape the notice of one of the parties...
View ArticleRegarding Tatzelwurms: Elizabeth’s Commonplace Book of Dragons
During the Regency Era, women kept journals called commonplace books where they recorded things they wanted to save. Not entirely unlike a Regency era pinterest account if you think about it. If a...
View ArticleConduct during Courtships in Jane Austen’s World
Nothing, especially courtships were straightforward in Jane Austen’s World. Squelching, not encouraging courtship Many of the rules governing conduct in courtship helped squelch the possibilities of...
View ArticleCaroline Bingley Plans a Ball
The Bennets have just visited Netherfield and Lydia has named the day of the ball. Now it is up to Caroline to plan a ball. Nov 14, 1811 The garish Bennet women finally trundled out of Netherfield’s...
View ArticleSome Thoughts on Dragon Etiquette
Peek into Elizabeth Bennet’s world of dragons through her commonplace book of dragon experiences. If you missed the start of grown up Elizabeth’s adventure with dragons, check out this post . If you...
View ArticleNot Romantic: The Netherfield Ball Part 1
The Netherfield ball–how romantic! But perhaps not for everyone, especially Charlotte Lucas… November 26, 1811–The Netherfield Ball The night of the Netherfield Ball, Mama pulled Charlotte aside....
View ArticleNot Romantic: The Netherfield Ball Part 2
The Netherfield ball–how romantic! But perhaps not for everyone, especially Charlotte Lucas… November 26, 1811–The Netherfield Ball Read part 1 here “My dear Charlotte,” Eliza slipped out from...
View ArticleSharing the Love of Austen
My favorite opportunity for sharing the love of Austen so far. In the past five years I’ve been writing I’ve had a lot of really wonderful ‘Austen-adventures.‘ I’ve met a lot of wonderful friend....
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield Chapter 1 and 2
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam pulled the scarf a little...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield part 3
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Elizabeth Elliot’s maid secured a final curl with a...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield part 4
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Elizabeth pulled her shoulders back and lifted her...
View ArticleChristmas Dinner…with dragons?
Peek into Longbourn:Dragon Entail, Book 2 in Jane Austen’s Dragons, with a most unusual Christmas dinner at Longbourn. Let me know what you think below–comments inspire me to write faster! I can’t...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield part 5
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Howling winds buffeted Elizabeth Elliot’s window and...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield Chapter 6
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Sir Walter muttered something about refreshing himself...
View ArticleBy the Book: Mr. Collins’ Proposal
Was Mr. Collins’ proposal as outrageous as modern readers believe? Once a gentleman survived the rigors of a courtship and wished to propose—and it was only the gentleman who could extend an offer of...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield Chapter 7
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Now I need your help deciding when to publish it. At...
View ArticleUnderstanding Dragon Ranks
Peek into Elizabeth Bennet’s world of dragons through her commonplace book of dragon experiences. If you missed the start of grown up Elizabeth’s adventure with dragons, check out this post . If you...
View ArticleSnowbound at Hartfield Chapter 8
A Jane Austen Mashup Short Story. What happens when Emma meets Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice? Courtships of course! Find other chapters HERE. Therre were so many votes, I decided to give away 4...
View ArticleIf you Give a Teen a Classic…
If you give a teen a Jane Austen classic book… they will be dying to know more! If you give a teen (or a group of them) a Jane Austen classic book, they will be dying to know more. And if they are...
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