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Welcome to Author Joana Starnes!
Today (a week late but you should be used to that by now from me!), I welcome fellow Austen-inspired author, Joana Starnes, to my Blog. It’s a triple whammy, as not only has Joana written about her love of all … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2014! Though it is only the seventh day of the month, the festive season already seems such a long time ago! December was a busy month in the online world of Jane Austen, and I was lucky enough … Continue reading
A Promised Excerpt
As I mentioned yesterday, I am currently working on a new novel which I hope to release later next year. I had intended to post an excerpt from a chapter wherein a visit is made to a property inspired by … Continue reading
Farewell to November
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us (for those who celebrate), heralding the run up to Christmas festivities (again, for those who celebrate). One thing is certain, however: 2013 is on the wane and 2014 beckons. So, what … Continue reading
Introductory Offer – 7 Days only – A Fair Prospect at $2.99!
Further to my preview earlier this week, today marks the official launch of the eBook ‘boxed’ set of all three volumes of A Fair Prospect. This will be available at all the usual online bookstores and through Smashwords.com at $6.99; however, for … Continue reading
A Fair Prospect – now available as an eBook boxed set!
Poll Result Well, the Poll has closed and the result remained the same throughout the week: the majority felt they could not read a story where Jane did not end up with Mr Bingley! There were some really interesting and … Continue reading
For Whom the Poll Tolls – the Eleventh Hour is Here!
Well, it’s Hallowe’en tomorrow, which means we are not far from November! As mentioned earlier this month, I plan on participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) again this year, whereby the plan is to write 50,000 words between the … Continue reading
Fun and Frollicks in the Fall
Yes, I know; it’s autumn over here, not the fall, but I feel entitled to ‘borrow’ the word as we did live in New England (where the fall really is spectacular) for five years! As mentioned last week, there is … Continue reading
An Austen Autumn
A couple of months ago, I was honoured to be asked to join a group of Austen-inspired writers, known as the Austen Authors. They have all published (and continue to do so) a wide range of wonderful novels, some set in … Continue reading
The Lost Summer
Where do I begin? Firstly, with an apology for my absence since my last post on 1st July. As some of you may know, a lot has been happening in the interim! Secondly, an explanation! The plan had been for … Continue reading
I'm Cass, and I write the sort of stories I love to read - heart-warming, character driven and strong on location. I lean heavily towards the upbeat in both my reading and my writing. 
Cass Grafton - Writer 