Listen here to tonight's wonderful book club chat with Laurie Viera Rigler, author of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict. Thank you Laurie for talking to us and thank you so much to everyone who called in and sent questions in to the show! Do check out Laurie's site, where you can not only see her dancing at a ball, but you can also watch a great campaign ad for Jane Austen running for president!
The next Book Club Girl On Air show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23rd, with Victoria Lustbader, author of Stone Creek. Set your reminder here. The first 25 people to comment on today's show with Laurie will receive a copy of Stone Creek to read before the show!
Hi Jen,
I've been fortunate to participate in the past two call-ins, so I understand if books are limited and I don't get one this time (although my fingers are crossed :) ).... but I did want to share some thoughts on tonight's interview:
I was interested to hear the type of research Laurie did for the book; there was the usual reading and site visits, but also learning to dance and how to conduct oneself at a Regency Ball.
Also, changing the timeline of her novel so that Jane/Courtney's visit to London coincided with a time that Jane Austen was actually in London was a smart step. It didn't change the way the story read, but to a true Jane Austen fan that detail probably meant a lot.
I'll post my review of the book and link to your interview in the next few days - thanks!
Posted by: Dawn | June 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Once again you did a wonderful job moderating the the discussion! It was a lot of fun -- I blogged about it here: http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2008/06/review-confessions-of-jane-austen.html
I already have a copy of STONE CREEK so don't include me for one of the 25! I am planning on participating though.
Posted by: Julie P. | June 25, 2008 at 09:51 PM
I really enjoyed the interview! It was really great and informative. I haven't received the book from the library yet but after listening to the interview I'm even more anxious to read it.
I already have a copy of Stone Creek so don't include me for that but I can't wait for the interview!
Posted by: Darlene | June 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Hi Jen,
You again were the perfect hostess; I so enjoy these monthly interviews! I just can't imagine writing a book yet alone from the point of view of a previous time period - I found the research process very interesting.
I hope to receive a copy of Stone Creek, for it of course is on my list of books to read.
I look forward to our July interview!
Thanks!
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | June 26, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I love your website! I would love to participate in your interviews. Thanks so much!
Posted by: tracy | June 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM
My gosh Laurie is so well-spoken! It's great to hear that a lot of research and personal experience (ie when she was explaining the dancing scenes) went into the book. Jen, you also hosted the show extremely well. =) =) that was so entertaining to listen to!
Thanks!
I can't wait for the next interview :)
Posted by: Laura | June 26, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Great interview. The author was very well spoken. Thanks for asking what she thinks about the fact that Jane Austen is hot again in popular culture :)
Posted by: Jenne | June 27, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Great interview. The author was very well spoken. Thanks for asking what she thinks about the fact that Jane Austen is hot again in popular culture :)
Posted by: Jenne | June 27, 2008 at 06:50 PM
if it is not to late I would love to particpate in this newest book club book. I have listened to your other interviews and I can say I am hooked. I have wanted to become more involved in some of the books I read and I think I have just found my outlet.
Posted by: Crystal Boone | July 10, 2008 at 12:28 PM