The Get Together will run from the evening of Friday, November 11th until the afternoon of Sunday, November 13th. 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!
2022 Program
The 2022 program is a work in progress. Check back for updated information.
All times listed are Eastern Time
Friday November 11th
5:00 – 6:00 PM Introduction/Happy Hour: Pour yourself a glass of wine or a cup of tea 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.
6:00 – 8:00 PM Drawing Room Delights WIP Reading: One of three readings of works in progress by JAFF authors. Moderator: Don Jacobson. Readers Include (reading order subject to change):
GL Robinson – A Marriage is Arranged
Susan Andrews – Camp Jane: Follies of Family
Laura Hile / Benny Fife – In Want of a Wife
Stephanie Vale – Darcy Family Secrets
Don Jacobson – The Sailor’s Rest
Melanie Rachel – Disguise of Every Sort
Maria Grace / Benny Fife – Miss Georgiana and the Dragon
Gail Hildebrand – Black as Hell, Dark as Night
Jennifer Joy – Dangerous When Wet
Leigh Dreyer – Calm Waters
8:00 – 9:00 PM JAFF Wheel of Fortune: with Elizabeth Adams
Saturday, November 12
9:00 – 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.
10:00 – 11:00 AM Where do Writers Get Their Ideas? with Summer Hanford, Renata McMann, Jennifer Joy
11:00 – 12:00 PM Diversity in Austenesque Fiction: with Damianne Scott, Niki White, Cristy Huelsz
12:00 – 1:00 PM Historical Accuracy in Austenesque Stories: with Sophie Turner, Beth Massey, Abigail Reynolds – Historical accuracy can enhance a story by immersing readers in the world of the past, but complete accuracy is not possible – nor is it always desirable. The panel will discuss how and when to use it effectively, and when to let it go.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Tropes in JAFF: with Rita Deodato and L.L. Diamond
2:00 – 3:00 PM English Country Houses from a JAFF Perspective: with Sophie Turner – From a statement of power to a place of leisure, the purpose of the English country house evolved over centuries, as did its architecture. We’ll learn about this evolution and then examine the country houses in Jane Austen’s novels – including a compelling candidate for Pemberley.
3:00 – 4:00 PM A Walk Up Oakham Mount WIP Reading: One of three readings of works in progress by JAFF authors. Moderator: Don Jacobson. Readers Include (reading order subject to change):
MJ Stratton – Mr. Wickham Intervenes
Shana Granderson / Leigh Dreyer – Admiral Thomas Bennet
Cristy Huelsz / Kelly Miller – Wedding Night in Bristol
Cherith Boardman – Mistaken Premise
Sue Barr – Longbourn’s Angels
4:00 – 5:00 PM 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.
5:00 – 6:00 PM JAFF Jeopardy: with Elizabeth Adams
Sunday, November 13
9:00 – 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.
10:00 – 12:00 PM Brunch with the Bennets WIP Reading: One of three readings of works in progress by JAFF authors. Moderator: Don Jacobson. Readers Include (reading order subject to change):
Elaine Jeremiah – Elizabeth Bennet’s Dilemma
Barry Richman – Doubt Not, Cousin
Summer Hanford – Pride & Prejudice, and Planets
Sarah Courtney – Another Day at Rosings
Debra-Ann Kummoung – Falling for Elizabeth Darcy
Lori Hetschel – Close Quarters
Amanda Kai – Not in Want of a Wife
Niki White – Head and Heart
Riana Everly – Death in Sensible Circumstances
Monica Fairview – Best of Intentions
Susan Andrews – Camp Jane: Follies of Family
Writers Retreat (Everyone is Welcome)
12:00 – 1:00 PM Marketing your Austenesque Book: with Elizabeth Adams, Christina Boyd, Heather Moll, Melanie Rachel
1:00 – 2:00 PM My Writing Process: with Sarah Courtney
2:00 – 3:00 PM Writing Partnerships: with Summer Hanford and Renata McMann
3:00 – 4:00 PM Setting Up an LLC: with Stephanie Vale
4:00 – 5:00 PM 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.