In this very vulnerable episode Raewyn and I discuss the burnout we've both been experiencing.The podcast will be on hiatus till 1 July to give me time to work on my recoveryWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to req...

Kate joins me to discuss Letter 22, the fallout from Frederica's letter and whether Lady Susan is a narcissist...and potentially a murderer. Kate mentions Mrs CravenLetter 1.21Discussion 7.13Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? C...

I am joined  by real live librarian Heather to discuss Frederica's defiance and whether there are enough adaptations of Austen.Letter .47Discussion 2.01You can find Heather on TwitterWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact h...

Letter .25Discussion 7.18Amme and I discuss Sir James' arrival, what you really need in men, clearance rack fiancés, Frederica as a tragic heroine and form a Frederica defence teamAs always with Amme we talked a lot, there is an extended version of t...

Emma and I discuss differences between our versions of Lady Susan, whether you should feel contempt for someone that loves you and how to win at love (it's deception)Letter 0.14.5Discussion 3.15 Want to join a private one-on-one book club with France...

Letter .24Discussion 2.14Amme returns to rejoice that Frederica is having a good time with her aunt and cousins. We equally cringe and cheer about her crush on Reggie.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a...

We can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in ChristchurchWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear epi...

This episode I’m joined by Bob, the founder of the Hawai’i branch of JASNA and a fellow author (we have so much in common!). We discuss his books, our views of Austen herself, whether Catherine Vernon is a little bit of Jane Austen and what Austen's...

Emma is back to discuss Frederica running away from school - the poor girl having no friends, the legality her mothers manipulation and who really should be the heroine. We rhapsodise a little on ideal relationships.Letter .15Discussion 2.54.5Want to...

Brenda returns (after more than a seasons absence) to discuss Lady Susan with me.  She thinks Mrs Vernon isn't ready to give up on Reggie, whatever she says to her mother.Letter 1.23Discussion 5.52Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Fran...