Comments on: Happy Birthday, Jane Austen

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:32:28 +0000

I read this book and just loved every word – it was so JANE. I dont know about needing to see a place to write about it – I dont think theres much in England that could give you a flavor of the 18th cent – and Jane Austen did live a very narrow life herself but theres something very universal about her books – so great to hear that they got along in the writing of the book – it did seem very “seamless”.

By: Stephanie - Wasabimon

Stephanie - Wasabimon — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:39:36 +0000

What a great project! How inspiring.
.-= Stephanie

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:20:18 +0000

I love Jane Austen, and this interview was really fascinating (I secretly hope to write books with my kids one day). I had never heard of it before reading your blog but this is one I’d like to buy!
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By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:07:26 +0000

I’m sure she understands.

By: debbie

debbie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:33:56 +0000

I can’t believe I missed Jane’s birthday!

Love the idea of this book.
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By: Ruth Pennebaker

Ruth Pennebaker — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:15:47 +0000

What a fun idea for a book — and great to know a mother and grown daughter can work so well together.
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By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:58:46 +0000

Alisa: I told them that on purpose I did not ask them if they got along during writing the book, because I figured that is what everybody would ask. They said, though, that they always get along fine and there were no problems.

Everybody who mentioned the passport comment: I don’t think that writing this novel required seeing England. Granted, if they had been there, they might have found a few descriptions of landscape, but it is not essential. My choice is to see as much of the world as possible. Jane’s choice is different.

Almost Slow Food: Jane and Caitlin definitely channeled Jane for this book, and I’m sure it will do the trick for you.

Ready Mom: “Boca” sounds like great fun.

By: Alisa Bowman

Alisa Bowman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:56 +0000

It was interesting reading about this new book, based sort of on the Jane Austin books. I’ve never been a Jane fan. I’m not sure why. I just can’t get into the whole thing. But I love that a mother could write with her daughter and the two could end up staying on good terms.
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By: Almost Slowfood

Almost Slowfood — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:48:29 +0000

Great Interview!! I am regularly saddened that Jane Austen wrote so few novels. Will have to read this and try to channel her!
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By: ReadyMom

ReadyMom — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:37:11 +0000

As a Jane Austen fan, I’m looking forward to picking up this book. On a much, much lighter note, I once read, I believe the title was Jane Austen in Boca–very much so chick lit, which I usually shy away from. But it was a funny, modernized retelling of Pride and Prejudice in a Florida retirement community.
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