The outside of Bath Abbey is absolutely, breath-takingly gorgeous. Everything about the structure is impressive--its size, the high walls, ...

Over two hundred years ago in a small Hampshire village, Jane Austen was born. She died before her 42nd birthday, but in those four decades...

These carved blocks came from the temple to the goddess Sulis Minerva on the site of the Roman baths in Bath. The individual pieces offer o...

Five years ago, I started wondering if maybe I should move. Not just to a different neighborhood, or even to another city, but abroad. I did...

It's a beautiful sunny day in March, and I've just landed in England. I made it through customs and caught the train to Winchester...

On my first morning in Winchester, the proprietor of my bed and breakfast recommended I walk up a small hill that overlooks the city. Even ...

Austenesque novels typically fall into one of three categories: variations, alternate universe, or sequels. All three have their own set of ...

Last month, fellow author and blogger Julia blogged about an exhibit she saw of Dale Chihuly glass . She was particularly struck by the art...

Every city I visited in England is situated on a river, and I managed to walk beside all of them at least once. Of course, picturesque river...

Saturday was Shakespeare's 447th birthday, and as part of the Happy Birthday Shakespeare project , I'd like to share some pictures a...

To a certain extent, all authors work in the shadow of the literary greats. How will our books compare when stacked up against classics like...

On Monday , I shared a little of my approach to photography: take as many pictures as possible, and hope some turn out well. There is a dark...

The week before I left for England, I bought a new camera and three 4gig SD cards. I didn't want to fret about space every time I though...

Every trip has its little adventures, and Darcy Hunt was no exception. My feet had barely touched English soil when the drama began. I appro...

When I plan a vacation, I separate sites into three categories: If I Have Time, Quite Interested, and Do Not Miss. As a Janeite and author o...

I leave for England today at 2:00 pm. I've got my Kindle loaded with plenty of reading material and several audio books on my iPhone. I ...