Jurassic Austen: Bellopteryx sorori, aka Jane Bennet
Bellopteryx sorori Common name: Jane Bennet Description: Bellopteryx sorori was so beautiful that she was sometimes confused for an angel. She had a disposition to match: kind, generous, forgiving, and seeing the best in all the dinosaurs around her. Even … Continued
Jurassic Austen’s new heroine: Catherine Morland, aka Novellalectora ingenuus
Novellalectora ingenuus Common Name: Catherine Morland Description: Awkward in her youth, N. ingenuus became a rather pretty dinosaur as a young adult. She was sweet-natured and trusting, but also looking for some adventure, as any heroine would. Range: Catherine Morland … Continued
Jurassic Austen goes naval: Nauticolophus fidelum, aka Captain Wentworth
Nauticolophus fidelum Common Name: Captain Wentworth Description: N. fidelum was a remarkably fine dinosaur, with great personal advantages. In a crowd of dinosaurs, there was no mistaking him. Range: N. fidelum thrived in marine environments worldwide, distinguishing himself by besting … Continued
Jurassic Austen Day 2: Marianne Dashwood, aka Diplosororia dramatis
Jurassic Austen stomps along for a second day! Diplosororia dramatis Common name: Marianne Dashwood Description: D. dramatis was a striking dinosaur with a brilliant complexion and sparkling eyes. Taller than her elder sister Elinor (Diplosororia pragmatis), she could also be distinguished by a tendency for … Continued
Jurassic Austen is here! Mrs. Bennet, aka Maternosaurus vulgaris
I’m happy to be kicking off Jurassic Austen! In celebration of the opening of Jurassic World, join me and my fellow Meryton Press authors for the next five days to explore how Austen’s characters moved through their dinosaur-eat-dinosaur world. It … Continued
On the Trail with Darcy and Lizzy: Harpers Ferry
In honor of National Trails Day, I’m posting the final entry in “On the Trail with Darcy and Lizzy.” I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the views and sights along the trip taken by Darcy and Elizabeth in Boots & Backpacks. … Continued
Interview at Wings of Paper
Loren over at Wings of Paper has posted an interview. Of me! She also translated my answers into Italian. Thanks, Loren! The questions mostly cover my debut novel, Boots & Backpacks. Here is one question, but head over to Loren’s … Continued
Good Company to be had at the JASNA Pittsburgh Austen Festival
Recently I had the pleasure of spending the day with “clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation” at the JASNA Pittsburgh chapter 2015 Austen festival: On the Road with Jane Austen: Travel, Translation and Transformation. It started … Continued
Grandma Gatewood: AT history maker, abuse survivor, excellent walker
There have been many inspirational stories about Appalachian Trail hikers, but in honor of Women’s History Month, I want to highlight Emma Gatewood. Born in 1887 to a Civil War vet Ohio farmer, she was one of 15 children. She … Continued
Ranking the kiss scenes of Austen screen adaptations
Yes, I’ve suffered through multiple watchings of kiss clips to bring you this very important list. A few notes: These rankings do not necessarily reflect my opinion on the adaptation itself. They are based on subjective “feels” elicited by JUST the kiss that brings the couple … Continued