Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with me! I thought I’d share something out of the archives today: an old-fashioned craft, similar to something she herself might have done to trim her own garments or accessories–Ribbon Roses. Recently had the pleasure of doing these at a bridal shower we hosted for my future daughter-in-law. I got to teach the ladies how to fold the roses and we spent a lovely afternoon chatting and crafting our roses. Even better, they … Continue reading →
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.
Continue reading →Lady Susan, the Jane Austen novella recently adapted into the file Love and Friendship is unique among all of Austen’s works, for many reasons. Not the least of which is that it’s something of a Regency train wreck. You just can’t tear yourself away from the awfulness that is Lady Susan. Don’t get me wrong, I love the original novella, and I thought the movie was excellent. But, man does it leave me wondering who … Continue reading →
New year’s is always a time for reflection and planning. I love setting goals and planning how to get there. I love to research how to do those things well. The trouble is when those who know can’t seem to agree on the right way to do something. In fact, so much of the advice to writers is contradictory, it’s crazy-making. How Many Ways to Skin a Cat? Yesterday in the span of an hour … 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 →