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Jane Austen — 21st century author writing in the 19th century

Welcome to all guests from the Austenesque Extravaganza. Thank you for visiting — please look around, stay awhile, make yourselves at home. As part of this week’s Touring Thursday, I decided to talk about what Austen has come to mean to me and why her body of work endures. The romance is only part of it — Austen’s characters are so well-drawn and so timeless, that while we love to love Darcy and Captain Wentworth Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

ArmadilloCon Schedule

The ArmadilloCon schedule is up. It may change a bit between now and the convention, but for now, here’s what’s going on:   ArmadilloCon Program   Here’s what I’m doing: FRIDAY 9 am to 4 pm. Writer’s Workshop SATURDAY 10:30. Reading. I’ll read from Miss Bennet. Will I manage to not speak in an English accent? This could be … interesting. In the Chinese sense of the word. 11:00 am. Signing. 3:00 pm. Guest of Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

SF Novelists sampler — for trying out new authors

This is a quick drive-by post to let you all know about the SFNovelists e-book sampler. If you are looking for new authors, new stories, check out this free e-book of 25 first chapters by 25 top authors. SF Novelists proudly offers you OPENING ACTS, a free ebook presenting twenty-five first chapters across the spectrum of science fiction and fantasy. Twenty-five tastes, to tempt your appetite for adventure…to lure you into unknown worlds…and give you Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago