Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. In the previous installment, I shared about the preparations leading up to the ball and finding a partner to dance with. Now, on to the dance floor. … Continue reading →
Though Jane Austen Regency Week 2015 has drawn to a close, I just couldn’t wait to share it all with you! It was a very special trip for so many reasons. I got to meet up with six of the other authors from Jane Austen variations, the largest group of us to meet face to face to date! There is something pretty special about seeing friends you only rarely see in person and in meeting for … Continue reading →
Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, dance, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. My husband, eldest son and his wife, youngest son and I joined an English Country Dance group, a couple of months before their big spring ball … Continue reading →
I haven’t checked in for quite some time now and I feel like I’ve been missing old friends. Since October life has been something of a whirlwind and I feel like I’m only now catching my breath. After visiting with you last, I released A Jane Austen Christmas in paperback and e-book, had an article published in In’D tale magazine, hosted a bridal shower for my daughter-in-law, saw my eldest son graduate magna cum laude with his … Continue reading →
Today is Jane Austen’s birthday. Happy birthday to our inspiring author! To celebrate, I thought I’d share a craft similar to something she herself might have done to trim her own garments or accessories–Ribbon Roses. I recently had the pleasure of doing these at a bridal shower we hosted for my future daughter-in-law. I got to teach them all how to do them and we spent a lovely time chatting and folding our roses. Even … Continue reading →
