“Lockdown Lizzies”

Somehow I was quoted in The Sunday Times about Jane Austen! The article is titled, “By Georgian! Needlework and piano keep lockdown Lizzies busy” — how fun is that? Such a clever name for Janeites.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jane Austen would practise the piano early in the morning before a leisurely breakfast at 9am. Rachel Dodge, a contributor to Jane Austen’s Regency World...

A New Beginning at Chawton Cottage

In my article in Jane Austen’s World this month, I consider the reasons Jane Austen’s writing may have slowed so drastically from 1801-1809 and why she suddenly burst forth with creativity once...

“My Dreaming Chair”

Do you have a special spot in your house where you love to curl up? When I’m on deadline, I sometimes practically tie myself to the desk in my office...

Books Are My Constant

I had the best time gushing about books and reading in this article for Dear Reader this week! They are also doing a really neat book giveaway for 3 winners....