Is neurodiversity contagious? Short answer: No. Longer answer: Look around you. When I was diagnosed with Autism (shout out to Autism NZ), they suggested I might have ADHD too. An ADHD friend agreed with them. One of my siblings had been diagnosed wi...
..there is not one in a hundred of either sex who is not taken in when they marry.” – MP Mary Crawford observed many people marry “in the full expectation and confidence of … advantage …, or accomplishment, or good quality in the person.” Instead of...
Marianne is Marianne and Edward has a ringWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on...
Is neurodiversity contagious? Short answer: No. Longer answer: It feels like it is. A friend of mine was diagnosed with Autism. When she talked to me about it, I recognised myself in her symptoms. “How can I be Autistic? I’m not a boy. I don’t like t...
They are young in the ways of the world, and not yet open to the mortifying conviction that handsome young men must have something to live on as well as the plain” – P&P Elizabeth Bennet doesn’t begrudge Mr Wickham his attempts to marry Mary King...
How much money is enough? What does the future hold?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our...
“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance” – P&P Who has happy marriages? Elizabeth believes that the “charm” of Charlotte’s “home and her housekeeping, her parish and her poultry, and all their dependent concerns” will fade. She beli...
(Read that title and try to stop your brain singing in Julie Andrew’s voice) My dear friend Cassie Hart posted this morning about favourite things and asked people to share theirs. It’s been my experience that neurodivergent people love hard; we don’...
Kia ora ,You're getting this early in June to be first to hear my news.A quick overview (scroll for details):Writing - market research continues, and I created a seascape audio for the Virtual writing spaceAusten - virtual discussions will talk about...
While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelingsWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Fr...
Marianne is crying, Willoughby is acting weird then disappears - what is going on? Emma wants to do an episode about dog breeds as charactersWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast an...
Kia ora If you're following me on social media you might have seen Friday's video about how my market research has revealed that 30 minute sessions are just as good as 60 (maybe even better).Not only is it simple to fit into your day, the shorter tim...
Kia ora If you're following me on Instagram you might know I have what I think is a new theory about Austen's writing. The general consensus is that Austen "didn't write" between Steventon and Chawton because of the lack of a settled home. BUT, she s...
Kia ora Since you're on the waiting list you're the first to know the reading retreat is booked!When: 5 - 7 March 2027Where: Karori, WellingtonSpaces: 5 (queen bed in your own room)Day passes (Saturday): 5 (9am-6pm)If you want to get in before it's e...
Kia ora I wanted you to be the first to know that I'm officially a certified life coach. This badge has quietly appeared on my website and once the school announces it on their Instagram, I'll announce it on mine. It's an extension of the course I di...