The Get Together will run from the evening of Friday, November 12th until the afternoon of Sunday, November 14th. All times are listed in Eastern Time (think New York City). This year’s event will be virtual. We look forward to seeing you there!
2021 Program
The 2021 program is a work in progress. Check back for updated information.
All times listed are Eastern Time
Friday November 12th
5-6 PM Introduction/Happy Hour: Pour yourself a glass of wine and join us for a Welcome to the Get Together! We’ll give an overview of the weekend and provide an opportunity for everyone to introduce themselves.
6-8 PM Dinner with the Dashwoods WIP Reading: One of two readings of works in progress by JAFF authors. Moderator: Don Jacobson. Readers Include: Melanie Rachel, Cheryl Zoback Mandelker, Abigail Reynolds, Susan Swaim Andrews, J Dawn King, Clarisse Anne Scott, Sue Barr, Diane Andersen, Kathy Cowley, Bella Breen
8-9 PM JAFF Wheel of Fortune with Elizabeth Adams
Saturday November 13th
9-10:00 AM Breakfast Chat: An informal opportunity for anyone to drop by and talk about Austen, JAFF, and anything else you’d like. If we have a large number of attendees, we will divide into breakout rooms.
10-11:00 Blogger Panel: Rita Deodato (From Pemberley to Milton), Sophie Lizzie Andrews (Laughing with Lizzie) Hear about the blogger perspective on JAFF and how it’s changed through the years.
11-12:00 Austenesque Fantasy: We all know Pride & Prejudice is enchanting. What happens when we bring magic, dragons, and fae to the table? Join Monica Fairview, Maria Grace, and Abigail Reynolds as we discuss the process, perils, and pleasures of the Austen-inspired fantasies we’ve written – and those yet to come.
12-1:00 Writing JAFF Mysteries: Riana Everly, Beth Massey, and Jennifer Joy discuss what it is like to write mysteries and give attendees a short mystery of their own to solve.
1-2:00 What’s it like to be an Austenesque Audiobook Narrator? Joana Starnes interviews well-known JAFF audiobook narrator Stevie Zimmerman
1-2:00 Serialized Austenesque Fiction: Sophie Turner and Don Jacobson discuss the challenges and rewards of writing serialized JAFF novels.
2-3:00 Jane Austen in India: Devika Khandeparkar/ What it Means to read Austen in Latin America: Cristy Huelsz (Jane Austen Society of Mexico)
3-4:30 Afternoon Tea and Socializing: Pour yourself some tea, get out the cucumber sandwiches, and put on your Regency garb (if you want). Attendees will be randomly assigned to “tables” of around 4-6 people.
4:30-5:30 JAFF Jeopardy with Elizabeth Adams
Sunday November 14th
9-10 AM Breakfast Chat: An informal opportunity for anyone to drop by and talk about Austen, JAFF, and anything else you’d like. If we have a large number of attendees, we will divide into breakout rooms.
10-12:00 Breakfast with the Bennets WIP Reading: One of two readings of works in progress by JAFF authors. Moderator: Don Jacobson. Readers Include: Monica Fairview, Author Sarah Courtney, Alice McVeigh, Maria Grace /Ben Fife (Audio Dragons), Sara Marks, Summer Hanford, Author Cherith Boardman Jaff, Leslie L Diamond, Cristy Hulsz (Spanish interpretation of Sally Smith O’Rourke), Sophie Turner, Beth Semmer Massey
Writers Retreat (Everyone is welcome)
12-1:00 Marketing Roundtable: Please join us to share your marketing tips—and hopefully learn some new ones.
1-2:00 The Craft of Writing: Abigail Reynolds discusses how to make your story come alive using deep point of view.
2-3:00 Self-Publishing: Summer Hanford discusses the varied steps and skills involved in self-publishing.
3-4:00 Working with a Publisher: Lucy Marin
4-5:00 Afternoon Chat: An informal opportunity for anyone to drop by and talk about Austen, JAFF, and anything else you’d like. If we have a large number of attendees, we will divide into breakout rooms.