I’m beyond delighted to be included in JASNA's “Unexpectedly Austen” tribute.
“Throughout 2025, the 250th anniversary of the year Austen was born, we’ll be sharing tributes to and reflections on Austen and her work by well-known members of the public.”
Jane Austen has given me so much. A quotation from one of her novels or letters will pop into my head at least once a day.
As well, it's unlikely that I will ever again be part of the same feature as luminaries such as Taylor Swift, Andrew Davies, Margaret Drabble, Ian McEwan, Azar Nafisi, and Taylor Jenkins Reid. My piece is included in the July instalment, but please read them all!
My contribution:
