Autenesque author Lory Lilian says she chose self-publishing because she prefers to have complete control over her books from the covers to the publishing schedule. Check out my Tuesday Authors Interview. #authors #JaneAusten

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I know, I know. I owe about 5 reviews to authors who have either sent me Arcs or actually books. I have not forgotten you. The books have been read but the review is trapped 'in the vault'. Hoping to unlock a few this week.

I’m fascinated by the different scenarios #writers reimagine #JaneAusten ’s masterpieces. Keeping Austen’s characters recognizable to the reader is vital to make the work credible, especially when the story strays far from canon. Sometimes, though… thequillink.com/post/edit-tip-…

If you find yourself staring at a photo thinking “I was beautiful then, why didn’t I know it?”

You’re probably beautiful now.

Instead of waiting five years to see it, what if you believe it now?

'I do not wish [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.' -A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Happy Birthday Mary Wollstonecraft, born #OTD 1759. You can listen to the Chawton House audiobook of her novel, Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman here: youtube.com/watch?v=1tuhyC…

SAS

A friend read a steamy scene from my manuscript to her husband and he said, “Does MrB know she wrote that?”☺️

I swear I’ve been laughing since she told me. So, should I have my engineer husband read it? He’s pretty free with his opinions, wanted or not.

Jane Austen museum appeals to public for help deciphering brother’s memoir. Jane Austen’s House
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“Beyond stereotypes: portraying realistic LGBTIQ+ characters” via @NowNovel #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips mvnt.us/m1531090

Yesterday, I learned a lot in literary agent Adria Goetz’s Picture Book 101 class. I am really excited about my first picture book project. Have you ever written Kids Lit?

We’ve had rain this whole week with no relief in sight. In between squalls this morning, I noticed the six #peonies I planted last fall all have buds. I am so excited because I had read not to expect blooms the first year. #gardenofweeden

April’s cover for my free newsletter ON DITS is from Rowland Wheelwright’s “The Bluebell Wood” (c.1919). I’m wild about bluebells; a bluebell wood figures prominently in my unpublished novel WOMAN IN THE PAINTING. Do you subscribe to ON DITS? #BookTwitter
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Guest reviewer Sophia Rose reviewed “Where Ivy Dares to Grow,” pitched as “Mexican Gothic” meets “Outlander” — a spellbinding, atmospheric timeslip debut novel by Marielle Thompson. Check it out. thequillink.com/post/guest-rev…

Author Tracie Banister aka Mallory Pierce says she’s always loved stories about male/female detective duos. Check out my Tuesday Author Interview. thequillink.com/post/interview…

#HappyEarthDay2024

Places and moments that have made me “completely, perfectly, and incandescently happy.” Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay2024

Scenes from the home office...

Texted MrB in another room: “Do you ever get a stabbing pain in your chest?”
He replied: “No.”
Me: “How about now...?”

KIDDING!
But that is a “for real” voodoo doll from N’awlins from my sister.

Today, I was fortunate to attend the Master Class Workshop “Writing the Hollywood Adaptation” w/author screenwriter producer Kim Hornsby at Chanticleer Authors Conference. I enjoyed meeting her in real life, too! She’s super nice. (And a great singer!)

That time when #ZeldatheBeastie thought LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER was delicious!

If you are looking for a thought-provoking Romantic fiction, check out “Even If We’re Broken” by A.M. Weald ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A.M. Weald | EVEN IF WE'RE BROKEN 🦴 bookbub.com/books/even-if-… via BookBub

📘🕵️‍♀️👻Have you been ghosted? If not, grab yourself a copy of the #paranormal #cozymystery readers are raving about! GHOST WITH THE MOST is the perfect, 'fast and fun' #weekendread . #KindleUnlimited #newrelease #ghost #whodunnit #FridayReads #mustread mybook.to/GhostWiththeMo…