Category Archives: Jane Austen’s Dragons

Christmas Dinner…with dragons?

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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 promise  a publication date yet, but I’m looking at the end of first quarter 2017. Keeping fingers crossed!  If you missed the start of this series, Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon, you can find an extended preview here.  If you want more about dragons, then Elizabeth’s … Continue reading →

Deleted Scene: On the Nature of Fairy Dragons

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How about a deleted scene from Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon. On the Nature of Fairy Dragons. Late in the evening, Elizabeth made her way back upstairs to her room. She pulled the door closed and turned the lock. The candle she carried cast just enough light to make shadows dance along the walls. April did not like so many unpredictable shadows, though. So, Elizabeth lit three candles from the one she carried and placed that … Continue reading →

Some Thoughts on Dragon Etiquette

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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 missed the first installment in Elizabeth’s Commonplace Book, you can find it here.   June 1801 Mama is not happy with me. Not at all. She does not like dragons. I suppose it is because she cannot hear them that she finds them tiresome. … Continue reading →

Sometimes the Dragons Win

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There are times when I’ve been called a mite…ah…hyperfocused, and –can you imagine it–stubborn. Me, stubborn? No, that’s not remotely possible, Not at all. On more than one occasion I’ve said that our family crest should feature a bulldog rather prominently.  They certainly aren’t the cutest or cuddliest of dogs–though I do think there’s something appealing about their smushy faces. They were originally bred to grab bulls by the nose and hold on. And if you … Continue reading →

Regarding Tatzelwurms: Elizabeth’s Commonplace Book of Dragons

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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 young Elizabeth Bennet grew up hearing and interacting with dragons, no doubt that would be reflected in her own commonplace book. So here is a peek into her world, her commonplace book of dragon experiences.  If you missed the start of grown up Elizabeth’s … Continue reading →