tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post5373979237969115309..comments2023-10-20T17:05:47.347+02:00Comments on Lady of the Manor: Book review: Jane Austen made me do it Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-56628034944276972622013-08-14T06:59:49.515+02:002013-08-14T06:59:49.515+02:00Yes, Debra White Smith does write from a Christian...Yes, Debra White Smith does write from a Christian viewpoint. Which is probably why I need to give her books another chance. I think I was just frustrated because the heroines had all attended college and were successful and I hadn't gone to college at the time that I was reading them. Jealous of a literary character, how sad. *sighs*<br /><br />I put both books on hold at my library. Thanks for the recommendation! There's two Kindle books I just downloaded recently that are Jane Austen themed. Once I get a chance to read them I'll let you know what I think. Maybe you've read them already! :)Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-6868052253527200262013-08-13T09:56:12.173+02:002013-08-13T09:56:12.173+02:00No, there's nothing of that sort in 'Jane ...No, there's nothing of that sort in 'Jane Austen made me do it', though I am aware of the existence of such works.... <br /><br />Ehm, I've recently read Acting Up by Melissa Nathan (I believe it's also sold under the title of Pride, Prejudice and Jasmin Fields), which I quite liked. But most modern adaptations I've read have been fanfiction, but good fanfiction. I've been able to find good modern adaptations of P&P, Emma and Mansfield Park and reasonably good of Persuasion, S&S and Northanger Abbey. I've been curious about Debra White Smith, though I've not read any of her works, cause they are relatively hard to find. She writes from an inspirational point of view, right?Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-59859590677279160892013-08-12T20:22:07.929+02:002013-08-12T20:22:07.929+02:00These stories all sound lovely and, well, normal. ...These stories all sound lovely and, well, normal. At least there's nothing untoward. Once I stumbled across a book for <i>Pride & Prejudice</i> with erotica as its main focus, and my jaw dropped in horror. It was just . . . nasty.<br /><br />Are there any modern Austen adaptations you would recommend? I tried one by Debra White Smith and really didn't enjoy it, but that might have just been the author more than anything else.Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-55177105644380397692013-07-23T16:13:54.625+02:002013-07-23T16:13:54.625+02:00It was a pleasure to read, Jane, thanks for coming...It was a pleasure to read, Jane, thanks for coming by and commenting!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-86572573324076532462013-07-23T14:07:44.037+02:002013-07-23T14:07:44.037+02:00Birdie, I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed my st...Birdie, I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed my story-that's music to my ears!Jane Odiwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712868693656060688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-20474093227820585012013-07-23T12:06:47.751+02:002013-07-23T12:06:47.751+02:00Thanks for the ideas! I'll be sure to try them...Thanks for the ideas! I'll be sure to try them out!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-72964862904104253562013-07-23T12:05:25.546+02:002013-07-23T12:05:25.546+02:00Hello Kara, nice to see you here! Thanks, I hope t...Hello Kara, nice to see you here! Thanks, I hope to make this a nice blog. If you have any tips or tricks, do not hestitate to share!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-38826499018489536942013-07-23T12:04:26.743+02:002013-07-23T12:04:26.743+02:00Hello Laurel Ann, thank you for your reply! And I&...Hello Laurel Ann, thank you for your reply! And I'm honored you came here and commented on my review. I sure am looking forward to the next book!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-14134244882210362842013-07-23T07:04:19.474+02:002013-07-23T07:04:19.474+02:00Isn't this a fun book? I love Jane Austen and ...Isn't this a fun book? I love Jane Austen and these stories were great. I'm quite fond of several that you mentioned liking! Especially the Anne and Wentworth story. Persuasion is a favorite of mine. :)<br /><br />Btw, looks great around here! :DKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-7237684175573418682013-07-23T02:37:25.014+02:002013-07-23T02:37:25.014+02:00It's my pleasure to be here, Birdie. :)It's my pleasure to be here, Birdie. :)Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-51419151141231014432013-07-23T02:04:47.519+02:002013-07-23T02:04:47.519+02:00As in, how to promote it? Go find a whole lot of ...As in, how to promote it? Go find a whole lot of other blogs about books and comment on them. Some of those bloggers will follow you back here. Also, participate in blog parties and blogathons that interest you -- great way to make new friends. <br /><br />At least, that's what I do. But you'll notice I don't have gobs and gobs of followers. However, I'm cool with that.<br /><br />Another idea might be to seek out other blog reviews of books you've reviewed, comment on their review, and in your comment, mention that you reviewed it too. Like, "Hey, I agree with you about this, but I thought yadda yadda yadda about that. (You can read my full review here.) Why do you think the author chose to do thus-and-so?" (That way you're not just blatantly being self-promotional, you're also leaving and interesting and constructive comment. There's nothing more annoying that someone who just says, "Hey, read my blog to see what I think!" as a comment.)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-10415888080917930922013-07-23T00:39:17.514+02:002013-07-23T00:39:17.514+02:00Birdie, I am so honored that you chose Jane Austen...Birdie, I am so honored that you chose Jane Austen Made Me Do It as your first entry on your new blog ... and that you enjoyed it. It was a dream project for me to edit and it is always gratifying to read positive reviews. I hope to fulfill your wish and edit a second edition, Jane Austen Made Me Do It, Again!Laurel Ann (Austenprose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869772159241024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-92112873648361902942013-07-22T22:49:52.440+02:002013-07-22T22:49:52.440+02:00Thanks so much, Rissi! Glad to see you here!Thanks so much, Rissi! Glad to see you here!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-85883061279721885392013-07-22T22:44:32.661+02:002013-07-22T22:44:32.661+02:00Thanks Hamlette! I might just hold you to that. Wh...Thanks Hamlette! I might just hold you to that. What are your ideas about promotion of a new blog?Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-55555806263584659732013-07-22T22:07:15.504+02:002013-07-22T22:07:15.504+02:00Sounds like a fun collection of stories - thanks f...Sounds like a fun collection of stories - thanks for reviewing and spotlighting it, Birdie!<br /><br />CONGRATS on the blog! Woohoo! Happy to see you join us. Everything is looking grand and I know you'll do a great job with it. :) Already things are looking snazzy at 'Lady of the Manor.' Looking forward to future posts from you.Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-24874103158703363722013-07-22T14:21:27.605+02:002013-07-22T14:21:27.605+02:00If you need any help with figuring Blogger out, ju...If you need any help with figuring Blogger out, just ask! I've been using it for almost 11 years now, so I know a little about it.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-87809748340029779072013-07-22T11:34:29.250+02:002013-07-22T11:34:29.250+02:00Thanks for my very first comment on my new blog! Y...Thanks for my very first comment on my new blog! Yeah, the header was the easy part, now comes the finding out how blogspot works exactly part....<br /><br />How fun you also reviewed this book!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-61630462872930170482013-07-22T02:23:38.554+02:002013-07-22T02:23:38.554+02:00"Nothing Less Than Fairy-Land" and "..."Nothing Less Than Fairy-Land" and "What Would Austen Do?" were two of my favorites too! (My review is <a href="http://theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com/2012/12/jane-austen-made-me-do-it-edited-by.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.) I didn't like either of the two you disliked either -- just not my style, for one thing.<br /><br />I like the new blog! Lovely header :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.com