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New Release: TO MARK THE OCCASION: BIRTHDAY TALES FOR JANE AUSTEN'S 250th
TO MARK THE OCCASION, a short story anthology to commemorate Jane Austen's 250th. I wrote the short "Mary Crawford's Debut." Dear friends, I hope, even if Austen isn't your cup of tea, you will buy the anthology to read my story and, more importantly, support a great cause. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, founded by Jane Austen's 5th great niece, Caroline Jane Knight. Caroline also wrote the heartfelt foreword to the a

Christina Boyd
3 days ago2 min read


Review: AUSTEN AT SEA by Natalie Jenner
Christina Boyd reviews AUSTEN AT SEA by international bestselling author Natalie Jenner. Jenner shines constructing a vivid world where the societal struggles of the time are framed against Austen’s enduring legacy. The Stevenson sisters, Charlotte and Henrietta, are particularly compelling. Their journey is not merely across the Atlantic but a voyage of self-discovery, one that grapples with the harsh limitations imposed on women in the 19th century. The central question of

Christina Boyd
May 34 min read


Review: JANE AUSTEN’S GARDEN by Molly Williams, Illustrated by Jessica Roux
Sophia Rose reviews JANE AUSTEN’S GARDEN by Molly Williams, Illustrated by Jessica Roux

Christina Boyd
Apr 234 min read


INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Adams Hides Names, Places, and People from Real Life in Her Books
Christina Boyd interviews Elizabeth Adams, who often names houses, places, and people after things in real life.

Christina Boyd
Apr 74 min read


Why We Read and or Write About Jane Austen by Melissa Makarewicz
Social media strategist Melissa Makarewicz shares her insights on Why We Read Or Write About Jane Austen.

Melissa Makarewicz
Feb 184 min read


Why We Read (And Or Write About) Jane Austen by Lona Manning
Why do I read and/or write about Jane Austen? by Lona Manning

Christina Boyd
Jul 17, 20245 min read


Review: JANE & ME: MY AUSTEN HERITAGE by Caroline Jane Knight
"I have spent most of my adult life trying to forget Chawton and avoiding all reminders of my heritage..."
And that is the opening line of

Christina Boyd
Feb 28, 20232 min read


REVIEW: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Review: Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of “The Jane Austen Society,” returns with a compelling and heartwarming story

Christina Boyd
May 15, 20226 min read


“I have lost a treasure...”
“I have lost a treasure...” Jane Austen died July 18, 1817

Christina Boyd
Jul 17, 20215 min read


Christmas Comes Early to Chawton
Authors of Yuletide, a Jane Austen inspired Christmas anthology, presented Chawton House with a check for $2400.

Christina Boyd
Jul 30, 20191 min read


#RationalCreatures Audiobook is Live
Check out the newly released audiobook #RationalCreatures at Amazon and Audible and iTunes.

Christina Boyd
Jul 19, 20192 min read


AUSTENESQUE Reviews Names #RationalCreatures to Favorite List/Readers' Choice
Favorite Austenesque Short Story Anthology
And we are delighted to be named among Austenesque Reviews Readers’ Choice.

Christina Boyd
Jan 3, 20191 min read


YULETIDE Anthology Makes Best of List for 2018
From Pemberley to Milton names YULETIDE in Favorite Books of 2018!

Christina Boyd
Jan 3, 20191 min read
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