Jane Austen

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)

An author of great observation, sparkling wit, dry humor, and expansive characterization. Remember, the Romantic era came after her death.

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Meming Estancia Aldea Norteña

May. 01, 2023 | Comments

With only more chapter to go in Estancia Aldea Norteña, it's time to celebrate: I'm inviting my readers to recreate their favorite moments via memes in the comments.
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Chapter 33: Nuevas Posibilidades de Todos (Apr. 29, 2023) | Comments

"New Possibilities for Everyone," future prospects or potential (Collins Dictionaries).
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Chapter 32: Decisiones Para el Futuro (Apr. 26, 2023) | Comments

"Decisions for the Future," fixing of a purpose in the mind (Wordnik).
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Sticking the Landing

Apr. 24, 2023 | Comments

Today I'm going to focus on what Austen's endings tell us about her novel's plots, and how I've struggled to stick the landing in my own writing.
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Chapter 31: La Posta se Revela (Apr. 22, 2023) | Comments

"The Past is Revealed," telling a secret (Macmillan Dictionary).
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Chapter 30: Separación y Reunión (Apr. 19, 2023) | Comments

"Separation and Reunion," coming together again after being apart for a long time (Britannica Dictionary).
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Chapter 29: Amor en Movimiento (Apr. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Love in Motion," affectionate, benevolent concern or care for others (Wiktionary).
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Chapter 28: La Danza Continúa (Apr. 12, 2023) | Comments

"The dance continues," reference to lyrics from "Floricienta," theme song to the telenovlea of the same name (Lyrics.com).
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It's Time for Floricienta

Apr. 10, 2023 | Comments

Today I want to turn the focus back to telenovelas; specifically, the teen musical sensation Floricienta.
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Chapter 27: Una Dulce Pascua (Apr. 08, 2023) | Comments

"A Sweet Easter," the culmination of the week-long events that preceded Christ's death, re-enacted every year in liturgical ceremonies (World History Encyclopedia).

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