Murder! Theft! Guillotines! Dive into the colorful lives of Jane Austen’s family members and how they influenced her novels.

Why did Colonel Brandon and Willoughby fire one shot and then walk away? This post explores the ins and outs of Regency duels.

Emma and Mansfield Park both mention the slave trade. What is Austen saying there?

ChatGPT and I design some stellar covers that would make Austen herself swoon.

Read about Jane Austen's endings for Kitty, Jane Fairfax, Mr. Woodhouse, and other characters.

A song for Elizabeth, to the tune of "My Favorite Things"

We all love to laugh at Mr. Collins, but what about his good qualities? (Yes! He has them!)

Take a peek into Austen’s letters to find out what she thought about her works and about herself as an author.

A few more cell phone sends from P & P

Jane is expecting a ring, and then Bingley disappears for 8 months! Does she take him back too easily?

A few tips for navigating your way through the courtship maze in Regency England

Answering a few questions on entails, including–Why entail the estate when it could mean losing it to a Mr. Collins?

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

Watch out, world. Miss Bates has a cell phone.

Some fun facts about the unforgettable lake scene…the last one is a doozy.

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.

A look at social class and who married up and who married down in Pride and Prejudice

Perhaps Lady Catherine would have a privileged Persian that hisses at the lower classes…

A look at Austen's characters contrasting viewpoints on marrying for money

The richest Austen characters flock to the sea to cure their medical problems. What is the sea cure, and does it work?