Tag Archives: Diana J Oaks

Reduced to a Tweet. The Lost Art of the Social Call, a Guest Post from Diana J Oaks

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Social connection. It’s the pulse of civilization, the foundation of community, and a deeply held human need.  You might have guessed that I’m not necessarily talking about networking with influential people here. I’m talking about friendship, camaraderie, recognition, love, and … Continue reading →

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Of Lace and Finery: Coded Language in Austen’s Novels, a Guest Post from Diana J Oaks

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on July 26, 2021. Enjoy! Jane Austen continues to astonish me. We turn again toward her use of clothing to inform her characters, this time focusing on the handful of references to lace … Continue reading →

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The Genius of Jane Austen’s Dialogue, a Lovely Guest Post from Diana J Oaks

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on 31 May 2020. Enjoy! Let’s talk about talking. Not just any kind of talking but talking in Jane Austen’s novels to be precise. There are numerous ways authors use dialogue. … Continue reading →

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