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REVIEW: THE HEIR by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis
Christina Boyd reviews THE HEIR, #4 in the Rags to Richmond series, by Amy D'Orazio and Jessie Lewis.
Christina Boyd
Feb 163 min read
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Review: Remember When: Clarissa’s Story by Mary Balogh
Sophia Rose guest reviews Mary Balogh's REMEMBER WHEN, the fourth in the Ravenswood series.
Sophia Rose
Jan 164 min read
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Review: THE WRONG LADY MEETS LORD RIGHT by Suzanne Allain
Sophia Rose reviews Suzanne Allain's THE WRONG LADY MEETS LORD RIGHT. When a young woman trades places with her noble cousin
Sophia Rose
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Review: THE CHALLENGE OF ENTAIL by Jann Rowland
Guest Sophia Rose guest reviewsJann Rowland’s “The Challenge of Entail.” New hope arrives for the Bennet family when Mr. Bennet discovers…
Sophia Rose
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Brandon Dragan Gives Mr. Bingley Time in the Spotlight
Christina Boyd interviews Brandon Dragan, an attorney in Tennessee and winner of the American Bar Association Journal's 2021 Ross Writing...
Christina Boyd
Oct 1, 20247 min read
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Review: THE SPINSTER by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of THE SPINSTER. A fairytale-esque romantic adventure awaits the vicar’s daughter when she attends her 1st
Sophia Rose
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Guest Review: HEART OF A GENTLEMAN by Charlotte Brentwood
SophiaRose guest reviews “Heart of a Gentleman” by Charlotte Brentwood,
#3 in the “Hearts of Amberley” series.
Sophia Rose
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Why We Read (And Or Write About) Jane Austen by Christina Hwang Dudley
WHY WE READ AND OR WRITE ABOUT JANE AUSTEN: Asian American author Christina Hwang Dudley says "Jane Austen and I met on a blind date..."
Christina Boyd
May 14, 20243 min read
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INTERVIEW: Indie Author Lory Lilian Prefers Control of Her Books
Christina Boyd interviews Austenesque author Lory Lilian, a Romanian who has been in love with Pride and Prejudice for more than 40 years.
Christina Boyd
Apr 30, 20245 min read
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INTERVIEW: Elin Eriksen Says There’s a Technical Side to Good Writing
Christina Boyd interviews Norwegian author Elin Eriksen. Elin Eriksen writes Austenesque dramas, a proud mother of four children, a grandmo
Christina Boyd
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator
Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator: Jane Austen's novels offer a glimpse into English society and culture ...
Christina Boyd
Mar 14, 20246 min read
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Guest Review: A WINTER BY THE SEA by Julie Klassen
Guest review by Sophia Rose: A Winter by the Sea by Julie Klassen. Royalty comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger ...
Christina Boyd
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Jessie Lewis Says Life is One Long Research Trip
Interiew: Jessie Lewis enjoys words far too much for her own good and was forced to take up writing them down in order to save her family…
Christina Boyd
Nov 14, 20239 min read
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INTERVIEW: Pamela Aidan, Jane Austen Fan Fiction Pioneer
Interview: Pamela Aidan is the author of the acclaimed series "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" and other books about Austen characters.
Christina Boyd
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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Review: JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron
Review by Christina Boyd: Excellent world building, engaging characters, and thought-provoking prose, I found this fifteenth book more…
Christina Boyd
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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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: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams
Felicity George is a writer and teacher from Toronto, where she lives with her husband, her two teenage children, a large cat, and a tiny do
Christina Boyd
Jul 11, 20234 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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Woman in the Painting: Shortlisted for RTTA Unpublished Award
Christina Boyd’s unpublished debut novel WOMAN IN THE PAINTING has made final round in 19th Romance Through the Ages Contest.
Christina Boyd
Oct 24, 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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