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September 16, 2020
August Articles by Finola Austin, Author of Bronte’s Mistress
Wow. August was such a month that we’re now midway through September and I still haven’t recovered! Thank you so much to those of you who made the release of Bronte’s Mistress so special. Haven’t ordered your copy yet? There’s a list of places you can buy the book here (please note, for those of you in the UK, Waterstones is your best bet for speedy delivery…thanks, Covid). I’ve previously run
September 13, 2020
Neo-Victorian Voices: Mr Rochester, Sarah Shoemaker (2017)
When it comes to Jane Austen vs. the Brontes, Austen definitely has a winning number of twenty-first century novels that take her life and works as their inspiration. However, one of the best parts about releasing my own Bronte-inspired novel, Bronte’s Mistress, this summer has been connecting with other writers who have taken the Brontes, not Austen, as their subject.I recently reviewed Bella
September 9, 2020
August 15, 2020
August 14, 2020
August 12, 2020
Neo-Victorian Voices: The Honeymoon, Dinitia Smith (2016)
It’s been a crazy week since the release of my debut novel, Bronte’s Mistress, which is based on the true story of Lydia Robinson, the older woman who allegedly corrupted Branwell Bronte. But that doesn’t mean I’m taking a break from my regularly scheduled programming here on the Secret Victorianist!In this latest instalment of my Neo-Victorian Voices series (reviewing books set in the
August 4, 2020
August 1, 2020
Introducing…the Bronte’s Mistress Blog Tour!
It’s August! That means it’s finally release month for my debut historical novel, Bronte’s Mistress, which will be published by Atria Books on August 4! I’d love to see you all at my virtual launch event at Strand Book Store, NYC, which will be the night before on August 3 (register here). And, if you love the Victorian period as much as me, please consider ordering Bronte’s Mistress in hardcover
July 26, 2020
June/July Articles Featuring Bronte’s Mistress
Oh my goodness! My debut historical novel, Brontë’s Mistress, comes out next week (!!) from Atria Books. There’s still time to pre-order your (hardcover, audio or e-book) copy before release day—you’ll find a list of suggested retailers here.It’s time for another round up of recent articles the book’s been featured in, following on from the February/March and April/May editions. August promises
July 21, 2020
How to support your writer friend
So your friend has written a book. That’s amazing! But maybe you’re not sure how best to support them, especially if you’re not a writer (or even a big reader) yourself. In this TOTALLY-NOT-SELF-SERVING blog post, two weeks before the publication of my own debut novel, Bronte’s Mistress, I’m sharing a list of ways you can show your friend you care.This post assumes that your friend is published
