The feeling of being invaded by strangers had never been a comfortable one, even when Georgiana was in the nursery. But now, especially after Ramsgate, it was nigh intolerable. So why did Eizabeth and Fitzwilliam have to plan a house party? Part 1 Georgiana sat at the piano in the music room, hands floating over the keyboard. Most days this was her favorite room in the house. On the east side of the house, it … Continue reading →
I’d love to introduce my friend and fellow Austen and dragon fan, Barbara Caldwell! I’d like to introduce Barbara Caldwell. She’s the wife of my fellow Austen Variations author, the somewhat talented and very funny Jack Caldwell. Barbara is the owner of B. Caldwell Creations and has a line of Austen-inspired jewelry. I am honored to announce that part of that line is jewelry inspired by my Jane Austen’s Dragons series! Tell us a little … Continue reading →
A behind the scenes peek at Persuasion. “SHALL WE TO THE drawing room?” Mrs. Musgrove, all smiles and good cheer, placed her napkin on the table beside her empty plate and stood, a benevolent queen surveying her grateful subjects. How bright and truly happy she appeared, as if she genuinely enjoyed the simple graces of hospitality. Anne sighed and fought not to roll her eyes. Yet one more unfavorable comparison between the Elliots and the Musgroves. … Continue reading →
Naval service was different than the other branches of the military, and naval officers different than army officers.
Continue reading →Starting the new year off with a little advice from Robert Frost and a reminder that the glass is half-full. Usually I like to start the year with a bit of a retrospective on the previous year. But this time around I’ve found myself procrastinating until literally the eleventh hour. Since I’m not by nature a procrastinator, this sort of thing usually signals there’s a problem afoot, one that I’m not very happy to … Continue reading →
