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First Page Friday - Sue BARR

Once again it's my pleasure to share with you the first page from one of my own works: CATHERINE: Pride & Prejudice continued... Book Two . This was a fun, yet difficult book to write as I loved Lord George and writing him as a spy, but the secret which Kitty held close to her chest was a painful one and I didn't want to give too much away before the BIG reveal near the end of the book. Most readers had shadow guessed the secret, but it didn't take away from the drama surrounding the event...

First Page Friday - CATHERINE

Once again it's my pleasure to share with you the first page from one of my own works: CATHERINE: Pride & Prejudice continued... Book Two . This was a fun, yet difficult book to write as I loved Lord George and writing him as a spy, but the secret which Kitty held close to her chest was a painful one and I didn't want to give too much away before the BIG reveal near the end of the book. Most readers had shadow guessed the secret, but it didn't take away from the drama surrounding the event...

Thursday Three Hundred

I'm 'borrowing' this idea from my good writing friend, Leenie Brown. Each Thursday (and please don't hold me to this as life has a way of intruding) I will attempt to post at least three hundred words.

It may be from one of my published works or a work in progress. Sometimes, if the muse hits, I might post something new and fresh that popped into my brain. This is a good way to keep my writing muscles flexed and ready. We all know I need this after the six month hiatus I've been on.

So, without...

Monday Motivation - Homemaking

I recently joined a group called 'The Vintage Housewife'. It's all about embracing the lifestyle associated with women from the 1950's era. For me, being a vintage housewife isn't about slaving in the kitchen or tottering beneath a heavy armload of laundry. It's about cultivating a lifestyle of grace, friendliness, manners, efficiency, style, and nurturing my family. These are all adjectives that come to mind when I think of a 1950's wife/mom.

Years ago, I read a book by Emily Barnes called MO...

First Page Friday ~ Guest ~ Melanie RACHEL

I am thrilled to have Melanie Rachel here to share the first page from her two book series:  Drawing Mr. Darcy . I was, and still am, a rabid fan of this P&P variation and devoured every post when Melanie shared this story on A Happy Assembly. She even managed to drag me out of lurkdom and join other fans on the comment thread.

There are not enough words to describe how much I love this portrayal of Elizabeth and Darcy. My only regret is that Melanie didn't punish Caroline Bingley enoug...

First Page Friday ~ Guest ~ Riana EVERLY

My guest today is Riana Everly with her book, The Assistant, Before Pride & Prejudice. I have read this story and found it intriguing. This is an interesting take on Elizabeth Bennet's favourite uncle Mr. Gardiner before he married his lovely wife. I love when authors take secondary characters and give them life.

Blurb:

A tale of love, secrets, and adventure across the ocean

When textile merchant Edward Gardiner rescues an injured youth, he has no notion that this simple act of kindness...

Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

My last Healthier Lifestyle post was September 13, 2018 and looking back it seems as though my body was telling me something is not right. A few short weeks after this, during a routine Pap Test, my gynecologist discovered a mass near/on my uterus. This resulted in a flurry of tests and ultrasounds, ending up with a visit to a specialist. I had, at that time, an ovarian cyst that was 11cm x 14cm x 9cm. For my American friends that translates into 4.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 3.5 inches. Just thi...

Monday Meditation ~ May 20

I'm starting a new Bible study, the Proverbs 31 Woman. When you read this passage in the Bible it seems quite daunting. What a paragon of a woman, but we have to realize this passage was about King Lemuel's mother advising him of what to look for in his search for a wife. She wanted him to find a woman who esteemed him greatly, (to put it in Jane Austen vernacular), and for him to esteem her in return.
Even though the intent of these verses were to instruct a son, all Scripture is given for th...

First Page Friday ~ CAROLINE

I'm thrilled to share with you CAROLINE . She was my first Jane Austen Fan Fiction and the whole premise of the book began with one simple question.

Whatever happened to Caroline Bingley after both her brother AND Mr. Darcy became engaged to the Bennet sisters?
The concept of what she felt and how she dealt with this crushing blow to her long held dreams galvanized me into who Caroline was when no one was around. And I delighted in presenting her with a man who saw beneath her calculating facade...

1950's Housewife Challenge

Have you heard of this? Now, before you raise your suffragette bra in the air as a rallying cry, I'm not here to say women belong only in the kitchen and has no place in the boardroom. Women should go/do what makes them feel fulfilled.
The list below was taken from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls in preparation for married life. Apparently Snopes has discredited this claim, but I've read this in a few places and watched some YouTube programs (circa 1950's) which...