
Today, I am celebrating the 236th birthday of literary darling–the incomparable, Jane Austen! In an effort to really party as befits a lady of her age and legendary reputation, I am participating in a Birthday Soiree, hosted by the lovely … Read the rest

I’m over at Austen Authors today, posting about Jane Austen’s cousin, Eliza de Feuillide who just might have been the inspiration for Mary Crawford.
I’ll choose a contest winner later today! Thanks to all those who entered!
***Updated…the winner … Read the rest
I’ve been an Austen fan since reading page one of Pride & Prejudice in high school British Lit. I believed until recently that I’d read her Complete Works–loved them all (and the Hollywood adaptation of the one I didn’t read). … Read the rest