In Defence of Jane Austen Sequels

I came across a blog post the other day where the author had some feelings of discontent about the genre in which I write myself – that of Jane Austen sequels – she even had particular advice for myself, Diana Birchall and Helen Halstead. I’ll post it below so you can read it for [...]

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Editing with Lizzy and Darcy

I’m at the editing stage of my latest work in progress. Surely this has to be the most trying and difficult part of writing a book. It’s when I feel I’m completely on my own – and I feel a little bit lonely. I start to read it through, feel quite pleased with how it’s [...]

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Book Review from the Jane Austen Society of North America – Kelly M. McDonald
Lydia Bennet’s Story was reviewed alongside Carrie Bebris’ novel, The Matters at Mansfield so I’ve extracted the relevant parts of the review which concern my book.
A good opening line can instantly vitalize a novel…Jane Odiwe sets her scene exceedingly well: “The true [...]

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