Regency-inspired

I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath

Review: THE WRONG LADY MEETS LORD RIGHT by Suzanne Allain

Dec 54 min read

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

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Review: THE CHALLENGE OF ENTAIL by Jann Rowland

Sophia Rose

Oct 104 min read

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…

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INTERVIEW: Brandon Dragan Gives Mr. Bingley Time in the Spotlight

Christina Boyd

Oct 17 min read

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...

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Review: THE SPINSTER by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis

Sophia Rose

Sep 53 min read

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

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Guest Review: HEART OF A GENTLEMAN by Charlotte Brentwood

Sophia Rose

Jun 273 min read

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.

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Why We Read (And Or Write About) Jane Austen by Christina Hwang Dudley

Christina Boyd

May 143 min read

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..."

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INTERVIEW: Indie Author Lory Lilian Prefers Control of Her Books

Christina Boyd

Apr 305 min read

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.

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INTERVIEW: Elin Eriksen Says There’s a Technical Side to Good Writing

Christina Boyd

Mar 265 min read

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

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Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator

Christina Boyd

Mar 146 min read

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 ...

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Guest Review: A WINTER BY THE SEA by Julie Klassen

Christina Boyd

Dec 15, 20234 min read

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 ...

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INTERVIEW: Jessie Lewis Says Life is One Long Research Trip

Christina Boyd

Nov 14, 20239 min read

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…

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INTERVIEW: Pamela Aidan, Jane Austen Fan Fiction Pioneer

Christina Boyd

Oct 24, 20234 min read

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.

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Review: JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron

Christina Boyd

Oct 19, 20235 min read

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…

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INTERVIEW: Christina Hwang Dudley to Publish an Asian American Austenesque Novel

Christina Boyd

Aug 1, 20235 min read

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...

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INTERVIEW: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams

Christina Boyd

Jul 11, 20234 min read

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

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Christina Boyd

Jun 6, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: Syrie James is a Plotter

Syrie James is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction ...

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Woman in the Painting: Shortlisted for RTTA Unpublished Award

Christina Boyd

Oct 24, 20221 min read

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.

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The Wall Street Journal: My Share of the Conversation

Christina Boyd

Jul 15, 20224 min read

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,...

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Christina Boyd

Aug 22, 20211 min read

Austen in August

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Austen In August and flowers are blooming in my garden. In case you missed my post for...

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Christina Boyd

Jul 22, 20213 min read

REVIEW: TWISTS OF FATE by Joana Starnes

Review of Joana Starnes’ latest Pride & Prejudice reimagining TWISTS of FATE

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