More Parlor Games
What to do with company that comes for Christmas? What about some old fashioned parlor games?
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Inspiring A Writer: The Wreck of the Merchant Royal
One of the joys–and trials–of writing historical fiction, even historical fantasy, is the historical part. Especially in historical fantasy, nailing the historical details makes the world so much richer that it is easier to suspend disbelief when the dragons saunter in and take over. I’ve written about how the dragon myths of Britain helped inspire the Blue Order and the characters and situations of Elizabeth and Darcy, In the latest dragon book, I found myself … Continue reading →
Behind the Scenes: Dragon Audiobooks, pt 2
Every adventure has some favorite moments. Share a cup of tea with Ben and me as we chat about some of our fondest memories bringing Jane Austen’s Dragons to audiobooks.
Continue reading →Behind the Scenes with Dragons, pt 1
There’s more to it than meets the eye. Enjoy a cup of tea with my brilliant narrator Benjamin Fife and I to get a taste of what it takes to put an audiobook together.
Continue reading →Don’t Drink the Water: Coffee in Austen’s Day
It is rather impertinent to suggest any household care to a housekeeper, but I just venture to say that the coffee-mill will be wanted every day while Edward is at Steventon, as he always drinks coffee for breakfast.
Jane Austen to Cassandra
June 11, 1799 ~Although we are most likely to associate tea with Jane Austen’s day, chocolate and coffee were common enjoyed as well.