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So Much Happening

Posted on May 21, 2021 by djacobson

The 12 months from August 2019 to August 2020 were amongst the most productive of my writing life. I published (independent and through Meryton) in excess of 320,000 words. August 2019: The Pilgrim: Lydia Bennet and a Soldier’s Portion November 2019: Cinders … Continue reading →

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To Epilogue or Not To Epilogue

Posted on November 13, 2020 by djacobson

“Life, my dear boy, is composed of a thousand mundane moments and may be equally dispersed between joy and trouble. Each, though, like a small pebble resting in a river’s current, contributes to the grand arc of existence, bending it … Continue reading →

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Working With Austen’s Secondary Characters

Posted on October 14, 2020 by djacobson

I realize that some readers may find The Bennet Wardrobe series to be too far away from the centerline (ODC) of traditional JAFF stories. I do love “Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam” tales and plan to write many once The Bennet Wardrobe … Continue reading →

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In Plain Sight Is In The World

Posted on June 25, 2020 by djacobson

As I am in the middle of the blog tour for In Plain Sight, I just wanted to drop a note to all my loyal followers. Engaging with all of you every day for the past week-plus has given me … Continue reading →

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When Elizabeth? When Lizzy

Posted on April 24, 2020 by djacobson

This blog post originally appeared at AustenAuthors.net on April 22, 2020. I offer it here because it explores one of the most important aspects of my relationship with Meryton Press. The novel, my first “pure” ODC effort will be published … Continue reading →

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My Fascination With the Utility of Secondary Characters

Posted on March 26, 2020 by djacobson

Many of you have noted my movement from the term JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) to Austenesque fiction. Much of that evolution rose from my search for my authentic voice as an author. I frequently felt that I was engaged … Continue reading →

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Taking 3 weeks Off!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by djacobson

Another quick update… The Manuscript for “In Plain Sight” is finished and in editing! I love using bold type…especially for big news. IPS took five good months of writing (essentially being started after the blog tour for The Pilgrim: Lydia Bennet … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a 5-Star Review

Posted on February 15, 2020 by djacobson

Honesty check: every author loves to get reviews…and the more stars the better. That said, there are some 5-Star reviews that lift you higher than any others. Just the other day, the wonderful Rita Deodato of “From Pemberley to Milton” … Continue reading →

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Year-End Recognitions for “Bennet Wardrobe” Stories

Posted on February 3, 2020 by djacobson

Just a quickie here as I am still fighting a God-Awful cold. I am deep into my review of the #Audible files for the 7th Book in the Bennet Wardrobe series…The Pilgrim: Lydia Bennet and a Soldier’s Portion. Sophia Rose … Continue reading →

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New Post up at Austen Authors

Posted on January 29, 2020 by djacobson

Just a quick note…my latest post at Austen Authors went live this AM. In this blogspot, I discuss how strenuous exercise helps me with my writing. Please visit.  Look forward to your thoughts. Spin and Problem Solving

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