Hello all! I received exciting news recently that involves two of my favorite topics: Jane Austen and Books. There will be a book signing at Town and Country with three authors who have written Austenesque books. Fellow JASNA member Alyssa Goodnight will be signing AUSTENTATIOUS, Patrice Sarath will be signing THE UNEXPECTED MISS BENNET, and Jennifer Ziegler will sign [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Austenesque Book Signing – March 10, 2012
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March 2012 Meeting
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
March 3, 2012 – 3rd Annual Regency Card Party Please join us for a short business meeting, followed by the Annual Regency Card Party. The group favorite Whist will be taught and played, as well as a variety of other games. It is not essential to be an Austen enthusiast to enjoy a good card [...]
The Case for Edward Ferrars
Posted in Uncategorized on February 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I must confess, that since the very beginning of my acquaintance with Jane Austen, I have strongly disliked Edward Ferrars. Perhaps it was the fact that after reading the novel only once, I watched the adaptations many, many times. Honestly, how can one be expected to resist Alan Rickman’s portrayal of Colonel Brandon for any sensible [...]