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INTERVIEW: Christina Hwang Dudley to Publish an Asian American Austenesque Novel
INTERVIEW: A lifetime Austen fangirl, Christina Hwang Dudley is the author of award-winning Regency romances, including The Naturalist...

Christina Boyd
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Mark Brownlow Deep Dives into Austen’s Characters
Mark Brownlow has published three Regency tales narrated by Mr Bennet: two novels and a short story. He has also authored three novellas...

Christina Boyd
Jul 25, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Laaleen Sukhera is Fearless in Life and Writing
Interview: Laaleen Sukhera is the founder of the Jane Austen Society Pakistan and the Emirates, now the Jane Austen Society MENAP.

Christina Boyd
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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INTERVIEW: Syrie James is a Plotter
Syrie James is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction ...

Christina Boyd
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Patience, Persistence, and a Little Luck with Katie Oliver
I have been a fan of Katie Oliver's since first reading Prada and Prejudice.

Christina Boyd
May 30, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.

Christina Boyd
May 16, 20234 min read
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Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft
Part of the appeal of J. Marie Croft's "Enduring Connexions" is the clever use of language...

Christina Boyd
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Review: SNOWBOUND by Joana Starnes
SNOWBOUND is is the great Joana Starnes at the top of her game. When a snowstorm and carriage accident require Elizabeth and Jane Bennet…

Christina Boyd
Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Review: A MURDEROUS PERSUASION by Katie Oliver
With the right balance of humor, charm, and intrigue, this contemporary whodunnit had me swiping through my kindle until the satisfying end.

Christina Boyd
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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Review: PRIDE AND PROTEST by Nikki Payne
I daresay, regardless of race, creed, or sex, readers will connect to this astute, sexy Austen reimagining like never before. Payne delivers

Christina Boyd
Nov 17, 20224 min read
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To Celebrate RATIONAL CREATURES 4th Book Birthday
To celebrate the upcoming fourth book birthday of RATIONAL CREATURES anthology, I am giving away a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD and all 5...

Christina Boyd
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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The Wall Street Journal: My Share of the Conversation
In case you are unaware, because I don't like to assume, a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion has released on Netflix, July 15,...

Christina Boyd
Jul 15, 20224 min read
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Review: I COULD WRITE A BOOK by Karen M Cox
Austen said she was going to write Emma as a character that only she might like. But I think you will come to adore Karen M Cox’s modern...

Christina Boyd
Jun 12, 20223 min read
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EXCERPT from JANE AND THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER by Stephanie Barron
What a delight to be a part of Stephanie Barron’s book launch tour, sharing an excerpt from Jane and the Year Without a Summer (below)....

Christina Boyd
Feb 8, 20225 min read
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Wishing Peace, Prosperity, & Good Luck in 2022
A time for renewal is just around the corner, and 2021 will pass into the history books. A new year, new resolutions, and the future awaits.

Christina Boyd
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Seasons greetings! Ornaments are my favorite things about dressing the house for the holidays—all the remembrances associated with each.

Christina Boyd
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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REVIEW: Jane and the Year Without a Summer by Stephanie Barron
“Jane & The Year Without a Summer” is Book 14 in Stephanie Barron’s “Being a Jane Austen Mystery” series. Having read the entire series...

Christina Boyd
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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REVIEW: The Colonel by Beau North
Spanning decades, continents, wars abroad and wars at home, The Colonel is the anticipated companion to Longbourn’s Songbird.

Christina Boyd
Nov 13, 20212 min read
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Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist
How wonderful! Thrilled our “Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl” was a book award finalist at Readers’ Favorite. Check out the Review...

Christina Boyd
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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REVIEW: TWISTS OF FATE by Joana Starnes
Review of Joana Starnes’ latest Pride & Prejudice reimagining TWISTS of FATE

Christina Boyd
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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