From Vindication To Persuasion
Here are some musings on Mary Wollstonecraft, who was a pioneering writer and advocate for women's rights. Her works, particularly A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, laid the groundwork for modern feminism. Her critiques on education, gender roles, and marriage resonate in the novels of Jane Austen, highlighting strong, intelligent heroines who challenge societal norms and pursue personal agency.
Racebent Casting and Gatekeeping in Austenesque Spaces
The thing I want to talk about is what the racebent casting criticisms of Persuasion, Hamilton, Bridgerton, Sanditon, Mr. Malcolm’s List, and many others have in common – they are often racist dog whistles, upholding a long tradition of gatekeeping in the community and continuing white supremacy.
Jane Austen and a Women’s Right to Refuse
Hello Friends! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. So, as your resident ultra-feminist, I would like to take my time this month to talk about how Jane Austen inserted themes of women’s empowerment and sexual violence into her novels and why the things she talked about over 200 years ago are still relevant.
Jane Austen's Contributions to Women's Financial Independence
How many times have you heard someone say that romance novels aren’t “real books?” Fantasy is fine, mystery and sci-fi is fine, but romance is “drivel.” It’s because romance is mostly the domain of women writers and women readers. Period.
Essays on Race and Racism in Jane Austen World
Read essays from BIPOC creators about the history of racism and microaggressions in historical literature as well as the lasting legacy this history has left for today.
2021 Austen Authors Winter Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win some great Jane Austen mercy from the Austen Author’s group!
Excerpt from Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose
I’m super excited to showcase an excerpt from my upcoming debut novel, Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose. Enjoy!
In Defense of Fanfiction
Increased ease of making a website dedicated to your favorite fandom has some authors crying foul. But is Fanfiction new? Will the increased number of Fanfiction writers and internet spaces dedicated to the distribution of such stories kill traditional publishing and stifle original creation?
Interview with Corrie Garrett!
Fellow Austen Authors, Corrie Garrett and EM Storm-Smith, got to talk about writing, publishing, Jane Austen, and Corrie's newest Release - From London with Loyalty - out on Amazon September 30, 2021
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