Just for fun, I'm going to try and chart the story of Persuasion via Twitter, 140 characters at a time. Shouldn't all platforms be in the service of Austen?
Here's my first entry:
Persuasion, Ch.1:
Sir Walter Elliot, baronet, engages in 19th cent. Wikipedi-ing: Rereads
and edits entry on the Elliots in The Baronetage.
Granted, it's not brilliant. It's not even literature. But you try and describe the first part of Chapter 1 in 140 characters. It's a fun challenge. Go ahead. In the comments.
Next up: The second half of Chapter 1!
The Jane Austen's Regency World Awards 2009.
Each year Jane Austen's Regency World magazine looks to reward those who have furthered the understanding and appreciation of Jane Austen's work.
A shortlist of nominees in seven award categories has been drawn up and
the public have been asked to vote on-line for their favourites. Voting online has now started and it is your vote which decides the winner in each category.
To vote and see the nominees visit;
http://www.janeausten.co.uk/awardsurvey.ihtml
The winners will be announced and the awards will be presented at a
black tie dinner in Bath on Wednesday 8th July 2009.
To attend the ceremony visit;
http://giftshop.janeausten.co.uk/acatalog/info_279.html
Posted by: Donna Lodge | May 15, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Thanks, Emily. Just tweeted the second half of Chapter 2!
Posted by: Laurie Viera Rigler | April 25, 2009 at 08:50 PM
This was a wonderful way to start my day! I'm looking forward to reading future tweets.
Posted by: Emily K | April 25, 2009 at 09:20 AM