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Long Weekend Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
A short time ago, I asked on Facebook if people wanted to have a rhubarb or cherry recipe in the June newsletter.And the answer came back - yes. More specifically, that there were good reasons for...
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The #SparkleHorseHunt2016 Book Giveaway
The Story: During a perfectly routine stroll through Homegoods with a friend, we turned a corner and stumbled upon this glorious beast.My friend Liz, being awesome and posing so you can see how huge...
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Long Weekend Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
A short time ago, I asked on Facebook if people wanted to have a rhubarb or cherry recipe in the June newsletter.And the answer came back - yes. More specifically, that there were good reasons for...
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Housekeeping, House Selling
So! It's been a while. So let's breeze through some things -Results of the Sparkle Horse Giveaway of 2016? Becca Peterson is our winner! She didn't find a horse, but she did find a sparkle elephant!...
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Article 10
Welcome to the first ever Writers' Round Table on this blog! I'm super excited about this post, and it's a feature I'll definitely want to do again.It all started when I settled in to starting Jane of...
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Jane of Austin Cover!
Isn't it loverly? I'm thrilled to pieces over it - love the silhouette and Austin cityscape so much! It's available for pre-order, and you can read a summary on the book's page here.Sorry the blog's...
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Love Be the Loudest: A Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Ginny Owens
So! Last September, before we moved out to Memphis, my good friend Rachel Lulich organized a concert at her church in Lake Oswego, and flew the award-winning singer-songwriter Ginny Owens out to...
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Memphis Diaries: Part I
Memphis bridge - Adobe StockSome days I can't quite believe we made it here. In December, we packed most of the very last of our belongings into the truck and car. Stuffed, more like - the car was on a...
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Release Day Strawberry Tart
I can't even tell you how thrilled I am that Jane of Austinis finally out and available in the world! For all of you who pre-ordered - thank you, and your copy should arrive today! And for everyone...
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Jane Austen Week!
I'm so excited for this week! In honor of the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen's passing, this week is going to be five straight days of Austen-y goodness, celebrating her work and it's centuries-long...
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Jane Austen Week: Day 1 - Chamomile & Lavender Scones
It's the first day of Jane Austen week! You can click here to see the full schedule of events - I'm really excited.To kick it off, I'll admit I spent some time thinking about what to say. After all,...
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Jane Austen Week: Day 2 - Q&A with Kathleen A. Flynn
Welcome to Jane Austen Week, Day 2!One of the many pleasures of being a writer is getting to meet other writers. I haven't had the pleasure of getting to meet author Kathleen A. Flynn in person, but I...
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Jane Austen Week: Day 3 - Q&A with Teri Wilson
Welcome to Day 3 of Jane Austen Week! To recap briefly, on Day 1 I shared the recipe for chamomile and lavender scones, as well as the link to the All Things Jane Giveaway. On Day 2, I got chat Jane...
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Jane Austen Week: Day 4 - Reflections on Sense & Sensibility
As Jane Austen Week wraps, I felt like there was a hole here on the blog for Day 4 and I wanted to shore it up.As part of the official festivities, we watched Sense & Sensibility together - even...
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Jane Austen Week: Day 5 - Katherine Reay & the Austen Legacy
I'm sad to see Jane Austen Week come to a close - I've had such a great time!To help bring things to a close, I've invited Katherine Reay to come and share about Jane Austen's impact on her own...
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Restorative Chicken Soup
Most of the recipes that show up here are ones I've developed and tweaked, and this one is not different. But if you've got the current issue of Real Simple on your sofa, this'll look familiar. I was...
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Inspirational Contemporary Romance Bundle Giveaway!
Exciting news! Booksweeps is holding a super huge giveaway, and Jane of Austin is one of the books in the prize package! See all the included books below and click here to enter.
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Jane of Austin - The Playlist!
Want to experience the music of Jane of Austin? I've put together a Spotify playlist with the songs and bands mentioned in the book, songs they listened to on their road trip, and music they might have...
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Pumpkin Scones with Chai Glaze for Fall
Who's ready for fall? After a long - though admittedly mild, by southern standards - Memphis summer, I'm ready. And for about 48 hours, it felt like fall...and then it was back to highs in the 90's. So...
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New Etsy Shop & Graphic Giveaway!
Guess what - I’ve opened an Etsy shop! If you’re not one of the people who’s had their ear talked off about my love for graphic art and design, this might take you by surprise. (And if you have had...
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