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Northanger Abbey first editions

Northanger Abbey first editions

As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

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An Accompaniment to Reflection

Feb. 28, 2023 | Comments

Written for the February prompt: counterpoint.
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Música del Mar

Feb. 16, 2023 | Comments

"Music of the sea," a bonus Estancia Aldea Norteña vignette for my blog readers.
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Encore

Feb. 14, 2023 | Comments

In celebration of Valentine's day, a short peek into the married life of Clementine née Morse and Hiram Turley. Sequel to "A Lonesome Two-Step" set in 1898 Texas.
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Check

Jan. 31, 2023 | Comments

Written for the January prompt: license.
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Estancia Cover Reveal

Jan. 05, 2023 | Comments

It's time to reveal the cover artwork for Estancia Aldea Norteña. But first, a few words about the design.
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What's In A Name?

Jan. 04, 2023 | Comments

When I decided to set Northanger Abbey in near present day Argentina required even more inspiration for reimagining the story's many places and people.
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Interview with NNS

Jan. 03, 2023 | Comments

Today I turn the blog over to a fellow fandom author and occasional generous beta reader, NN Schneider, exploring the concept of alternate universes in fan fiction and Northanger Abbey.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 53: Hopes and Fears (Dec. 31, 2022) | Comments

The last day of the year was not usually so portentous a one in the Morland household.
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Cat’s Paw

Dec. 28, 2022 | Comments

February 15 Prompt: any, any, knots, written for The Scarlet Pimpernel.
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The Spirit of the Season

Dec. 26, 2022 | Comments

February 27 Prompt: Any, any, her wine was the dew of a wild white rose, written for the 1916 short story "A Christmas Party That Prevented a Split in the Church" by Margaret Black.

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