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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Estancia Aldea Norteña

Chapter 13: Ritmo Roto (Feb. 18, 2023) | Comments

"Broken rhythm" is interrupted; disturbed; disconnected (Collins Dictionaries).
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An Ordinary Genius

Feb. 17, 2023 | Comments

January 18 Prompt: Northanger Abbey, Catherine Morland/Henry Tilney, excellent taste in muslins and reading material.
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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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Chapter 12: Fuegos Artificiales (Feb. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Fireworks," a striking display of explosive or flammable compositions (Merriam-Webster).
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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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Valentines and OTPs

Feb. 13, 2023 | Comments

It's a special week of daily new blog content. Today, let's look at a popular fandom trope: the One True Pairing, or OTP.
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Chapter 11: Complicacións (Feb. 11, 2023) | Comments

"Complications," which are intricate, entangle, and embroil (Wikitionary).
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Chapter 10: Deseos Cumplidos (Feb. 08, 2023) | Comments

"Wishes Fulfilled," to bring into actuality; effect or make real (Free Dictionary).
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Ability and Society

Feb. 06, 2023 | Comments

One specific change to a character in Estancia Aldea Norteña was determined before I even began this story: Elena (aka Eleanor Tilney) uses a wheelchair.
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Chapter 9: Lucha de Poder (Feb. 04, 2023) | Comments

"Power struggle," an unpleasant competition (Cambridge Dictionary).

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