tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post3017585440619099189..comments2024-03-28T02:25:14.473-05:00Comments on More Agreeably Engaged: Meet Shannon WinslowJanet Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-53933152304051384082013-10-17T21:08:41.226-05:002013-10-17T21:08:41.226-05:00Welcome to the club!Welcome to the club!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-58982343609009565792013-10-17T19:17:52.182-05:002013-10-17T19:17:52.182-05:00it was a crazy & strange fluke that i've b...it was a crazy & strange fluke that i've become a fan of P&P & JA!!!!<br />it started off innocently by watching P&P w/Keira & Matthew!!! then i discovered variations, sequels, pre-quels & just about everything else which leads to becoming an all-obsessed fan!!!!<br /><br />thank you for the giveaway!!<br /><br />cyn209 at juno dot comcyn209https://www.blogger.com/profile/15389416408969526333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-28849694342966282102013-10-16T15:33:06.221-05:002013-10-16T15:33:06.221-05:00Didn't realize my name would not appear Shanno...Didn't realize my name would not appear Shannon, this Jo Zumhof of Vanity Faire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-77516179726065975032013-10-16T15:07:22.158-05:002013-10-16T15:07:22.158-05:00Thanks, Cassandra! I think it's always interes...Thanks, Cassandra! I think it's always interesting to hear how people discover their love for JA, and those are my two favorite her novels too. I'm having a lot of fun spending time in the world of Persuasion for a change after so much P&P.Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-85644013923425365012013-10-16T08:38:50.442-05:002013-10-16T08:38:50.442-05:00I loved the paraphrasing from Northanger Abbey, Sh...I loved the paraphrasing from Northanger Abbey, Shannon! Really enjoyed reading this as I hadn't read about how you got into writing Austen inspired novels before. <br /><br />The Persuasion tie in with Jane Austen sounds fabulous! I adore Persuasion and it often vies with P&P for my favourite JA book. I think it just depends on my mood at the given time!<br /><br />(Janet has my email!)Cass Graftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391140736724053771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-66583100406550136022013-10-15T23:47:01.270-05:002013-10-15T23:47:01.270-05:00That's a long and winding trail, but one well ...That's a long and winding trail, but one well worth traveling! Thanks for your comment, Luthien.Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-59596412511315517042013-10-15T23:21:28.715-05:002013-10-15T23:21:28.715-05:00I was about 12 years old when I came across the ab...I was about 12 years old when I came across the abridged edition of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> that my mom borrowed from her school library. As it is simple and easy-to-read, I love the story a lot. Three years later, I have the good fortune of reading the 'real' version of the story, thanks to the generosity of my good friend. And when I was able to purchase my own copy, I began an annual re-read of the novel. <br /><br />It was the 2005 film that led me to the brilliant 1995 mini-series, then on to the ITV Jane Austen adaptation in 2007. The trail lead me to the wonderful world of JAFF which is where I am now.<br /><br />Btw, I'm international so it's the e-book for me if I do win.<br />evangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)comLúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-79855498171387483232013-10-15T22:30:28.237-05:002013-10-15T22:30:28.237-05:00Wow, Anonymous, I thank you for your good wishes, ...Wow, Anonymous, I thank you for your good wishes, and I hope you will find the time you crave to read - JA and otherwise. Things changed for me in that respect when my sons left the nest. I love having them close by, but I've found that I don't have to have them under my roof to be happy!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-31401583601283785292013-10-15T20:44:07.034-05:002013-10-15T20:44:07.034-05:00Hi Shannon..well having had the privilege of meeti...Hi Shannon..well having had the privilege of meeting you in person, I was in awe that you were writing. Someone I knew had or has been writing a book, fathom what that means. Countless hours of writing,rewriting, editing and engaging the artistic expression. I always loved reading your front cover at the local art fair having no time to actually peruse the materials I have been intrigued and I love the cover artwork you have incorparted to represent the Darcy's of Pemberton. Since you could admit to not having much time to devote to reading you can appreciate my own delema on how to incorporate this covetous time in my day. Since I am still at debate with this I can say that if I won your give away I could actually start there. How do I know Pand P or Jane Austin, the dewey decimal system had me glance in that direction somewhere in the 70's.I also welcomed a most recent battle of wills between Sheldon and his beloved Amy on Big Bang theory where he was trying to find flaw in Pride and Prejudice to outwit Amy who had pointed out several flaws in the creation of Indiana Jones. If you haven't seen this episode epic Sheldon material and it will make you anticipate your long awaited read of Pride and Prejudice. Shannon may your life be full of writing and may your wit continue to grace your friends and audience alike. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-50884721805420907522013-10-15T20:37:14.324-05:002013-10-15T20:37:14.324-05:00What a great mom, to introduce you to JA at the te...What a great mom, to introduce you to JA at the tender age of eight! Thanks for sharing your story, Sophia, and your own Costco connection!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-43283586213641447812013-10-15T20:32:32.926-05:002013-10-15T20:32:32.926-05:00I'm happy to do my part, Wendy!I'm happy to do my part, Wendy!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-51206633218370118292013-10-15T19:46:23.244-05:002013-10-15T19:46:23.244-05:00I enjoyed your fate story of coming to P&P Sha...I enjoyed your fate story of coming to P&P Shannon! I was eight years old when my mom bought me the set of Jane Austen's complete novels- unabridged and unillustrated for my birthday. We read a chapter each night before bed from Pride and Prejudice. I learned to laugh at her wit first before I even understood it was a romance. After that, I read each book on my own. I loved the old Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier movie version of the story though I was a bit sad that it wasn't that close to the book. Then the other movies came along in the 80s. And then lastly, I discovered Austenesque fiction by a fated visit of my own to Costco where I saw and purchased Mr. Darcy's Diary by Amanda Grange. And I've loved so many more every since.<br /><br />sophiarose1816 at gmail dot comSophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-80699932927191973222013-10-15T17:46:47.416-05:002013-10-15T17:46:47.416-05:00I guess that's a pretty convincing arguement f...I guess that's a pretty convincing arguement for fate (at least in fiction), that no matter the variables, D&E will/MUST end up together! Thanks for your comment, Joana!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-44220657668862535392013-10-15T17:41:47.171-05:002013-10-15T17:41:47.171-05:00I'm glad we both found our way to JA!I'm glad we both found our way to JA!Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-47825470147769822012013-10-15T17:39:09.814-05:002013-10-15T17:39:09.814-05:00You never know, Jo. You might discover that you...You never know, Jo. You might discover that you're destined to be a novelist too! Love your name, btw. I suppose you noticed that the heroine of "For Myself Alone" shares it. ;)Shannon Winslowhttp://www.shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-36662914374737327362013-10-15T17:07:58.288-05:002013-10-15T17:07:58.288-05:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your lovely s...Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your lovely stories with us, Shannon! I really liked your comment about the fascinating 'what if's' of life! <br /><br />I adore the 'what if's' of P&P fanfiction and the wonderful variations and it's such a comfort to know that a). the posibilities are endless and b). no matter what twists and turns are put in their path, Darcy and Elizabeth end up together, and all is well with the world :).<br />Thanks for the giveaway and thanks for writing! <br />All the best!<br /><br />joana[underscore]sw[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]ukJoana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-40047207041154565532013-10-15T15:52:02.707-05:002013-10-15T15:52:02.707-05:00I wonder if I would have ever read Jane Austen if ...I wonder if I would have ever read Jane Austen if it wasn't a set book at my school, from that I bought the complete set and read them all, I have recently just listened to all the audio books. Look forward to reading these. <br /><br />meikleblog at gmail dot comVesperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137174252568533818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-5038219324262370322013-10-15T15:01:15.361-05:002013-10-15T15:01:15.361-05:00A novel seems like a steep mountain of writing to ...A novel seems like a steep mountain of writing to climb, but maybe I’ll tackle it one day. Your story inspires. Well done! Jane Austen is one of many authors I studied during my journey towards an English degree. Only recently did I re-visit her world when performing a Readers’ Theatre of her works – great fun! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453900356793357476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-68463793469599720432013-10-15T14:59:14.950-05:002013-10-15T14:59:14.950-05:00My pleasure, Eva.
You're right on too - it'...My pleasure, Eva.<br />You're right on too - it's the timeless themes of her stories, appealing characters, witty writing style, and elegant language that draws us in.Shannon Winslowhttp://shannonwinslow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-50276905419454641722013-10-15T13:08:38.962-05:002013-10-15T13:08:38.962-05:00The themes of P&P, the memorable characters, t...The themes of P&P, the memorable characters, the lively writing, the vocabular - all of these elements bring me back to read P&P again and again as I am always learning something new. I love reading P&P prequels, sequels and anthing in-between. Thank you for your giveaway. emedmonds(at)myactv.netEva Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-67525918395565836902013-10-15T11:59:50.923-05:002013-10-15T11:59:50.923-05:00You are welcome as it is an honor to have you. You...You are welcome as it is an honor to have you. You definitely helped nurture my obsession and my life has certainly made a big change because of JA and PnP.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-46473098881130566992013-10-15T11:16:51.651-05:002013-10-15T11:16:51.651-05:00Thanks so much for hosting me, Janet, and for your...Thanks so much for hosting me, Janet, and for your kind comments. I'm so glad I was able to help nurture your JA/P&P obsession with my books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com