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Murder, Theft, and Guillotines: The Colorful Lives of Jane's Family and How They Influenced Her Novels
Murder! Theft! Guillotines! Dive into the colorful lives of Jane Austen’s family members and how they influenced her novels.


Getting Away With Murder: All About Regency Duels
Why did Colonel Brandon and Willoughby fire one shot and then walk away? This post explores the ins and outs of Regency duels.


New JAFF Covers That Are Like Nothing You've Ever Seen Before
ChatGPT and I design some stellar covers that would make Austen herself swoon.


What Happened to Kitty and Mary?: Austen Reveals What Happened to Her Characters After the Novels Ended
Read about Jane Austen's endings for Kitty, Jane Fairfax, Mr. Woodhouse, and other characters.


How Much Did Jane Austen Earn From Her Books?
A look at the publishing options in Austen's day and the difficulties of publishing as a woman


Modern Magazine Covers Reimagined with Regency Headlines
Modern magazine covers transformed to cover top Regency stories, like: “It’s All in the Wrist: The Right Way to Pour His Tea.”


Plump Is Beautiful: Austen’s Take on the Many Sides of Beauty
Modern love stories are full of characters who are shapely and thin, but in Austen’s world, characters do not have to be skinny–or even pretty–to be beautiful.


If Austen Characters Owned Pets: Matching Characters With Pets That Fit Their Personalities
Perhaps Lady Catherine would have a privileged Persian that hisses at the lower classes…


For Love or Money: Marrying for Money in Austen
A look at Austen's characters contrasting viewpoints on marrying for money


A Poem About Darcy, a Rap About Emma, & Mr. Collins Jokes…This JAFF Will Blow You Away
ChatGPT and I partner to compose some sparkling JAFF.
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