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The Wall Street Journal: My Share of the Conversation

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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Review: I COULD WRITE A BOOK by Karen M Cox

Christina Boyd

Jun 12, 20223 min read

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...

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EXCERPT from JANE AND THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER by Stephanie Barron

Christina Boyd

Feb 8, 20225 min read

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)....

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Christina Boyd

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Grace: #OneWord2022

Last year my ‘word’ was ‘breath’. “Instead of knee jerk reactions, take a breath. Before meeting a challenge, take a breath. Every day,...

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Wishing Peace, Prosperity, & Good Luck in 2022

Christina Boyd

Dec 31, 20212 min read

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.

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Christina Boyd

Dec 17, 20211 min read

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.

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REVIEW: Jane and the Year Without a Summer by Stephanie Barron

Christina Boyd

Dec 15, 20213 min read

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...

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Christina Boyd

Nov 13, 20212 min read

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.

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My “Yuletide” Bench Installed in Chawton House Walled Garden

Christina Boyd

Sep 18, 20211 min read

My “Yuletide” Bench Installed in Chawton House Walled Garden

YULETIDE garden bench I donated via North American Friends of Chawton House was one of the first eight installed on Chawton House grounds.

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Christina Boyd

Sep 1, 20211 min read

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...

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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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Christina Boyd

Jul 17, 20215 min read

“I have lost a treasure...”

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

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Christina Boyd

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Christmas Comes Early to Chawton

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

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Christina Boyd

Jul 20, 20192 min read

#RationalCreatures Audiobook is Live

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

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Coming Soon: Rational Creatures to Audiobook

Christina Boyd

Jun 27, 20191 min read

Coming Soon: Rational Creatures to Audiobook

London voice actress Victoria Riley is currently recording our anthology #RationalCreatures.

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AUSTENESQUE Reviews Names #RationalCreatures to Favorite List/Readers' Choice

Christina Boyd

Jan 3, 20191 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.

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AUSTENPROSE Names #RATIONALCREATURES to Best Austenesque Fiction 2018

Christina Boyd

Jan 3, 20191 min read

AUSTENPROSE Names #RATIONALCREATURES to Best Austenesque Fiction 2018

Austenprose names #RationalCreatures to Best Austenesque Fiction list of 2018. We are honored to be listed with such authors and books.

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YULETIDE Anthology Makes Best of List for 2018

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!

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#RationalCreatures Author J. Marie Croft Featuring Emma’s Hetty Bates

Christina Boyd

Nov 6, 20181 min read

#RationalCreatures Author J. Marie Croft Featuring Emma’s Hetty Bates

J. Marie Croft discusses Emma‘s Hetty Bates and share an excerpt from her story, “The Simple Things.”

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