Sydney Gardens (Bath)

A plan of Sydney Gardens, Bath as part of the plan of Bath published in 1810. Charles Harcourt Masters’ [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Sketch of the Fancy Fair at Sydney Gardens, Bath for the Relief of Distressed Seamen. Painted around 1836 by an unknown artist. (Public Domain) via Wikimedia Commons.

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“What are you about, Blakesley?”

“Just reading my paper and taking in the view, Mr. Norman. Do you have the morning free from patients?”

Mr. Norman was one of the many physicians who made a good living off of the people who came to Bath to take the waters and improve their health.

“Not a one for another hour.” Mr. Norman took a seat next to Walter. “The view from here is not without its pleasant aspects.” He cut a sly look at his friend.

“Indeed, it is not. However, I do not think that the mother of those two is looking for a physician either for herself or her daughters.”

[from Her Secret Beau, Touches of Austen Book 3]

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Thoughtful Reader, František Dvořák: Čtenářka (1896)

František Dvořák (1862-1927) [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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I have already explained why you did not know about my guests,” his mother said sternly.

Wes wondered for a moment, before he recovered himself after being caught woolgathering, if she had been reading his mind, for her look was as severe as her tone.

“Yes, I am not to be trusted.” He attempted to keep his tone flat and not one which spoke to his great displeasure with the whole situation.

A small, quiet burst of laughter caught his ear and drew his eyes to Miss Mary, who was diligently smirking at her book. The cheeky lass! What he wouldn’t do at this moment to be alone with her and discover just what she was thinking.

[from Persuading Miss Mary, book 4 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline  ~  Delighting Mrs. Bennet ~ Loving Lydia

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The Audio/Visual Connection to Writing

In this quote, Voltaire linked writing and painting.

I tend to not only think of writing as painting word pictures but also as something possessing musical qualities. I listen to the rhythm and tone of what I write as much as I do the images I paint. I want my words to flow smoothly where they should and have a staccato rhythm where it is needed.

Both visual and audio arts can stir the emotions and resonate deeply with the person experiencing the art. I hope that my writing can do that — if not now, then, maybe one day as I continue to improve.

But how do the visual and audio arts inspire my writing? If you follow my Music Monday posts or my Wordless Wednesday ones, you probably have a good idea that both music and art spark my creativity.

Tomorrow, in our LLS Society Papers video, Rose Fairbanks and I will be discussing this very topic and likely sharing a few examples of the link between the inspiration and final product.

The live stream will begin at 3 PM Eastern, but the video of the discussion can be viewed after that as well.

Books and links mentioned in the show:

Rose’s Links

Once Upon a December 

Mr. Darcy’s Miracle at Longbourn 

How Darcy Saved Christmas 

The Maid of Inverness 

Mr. Darcy’s Bluestocking Bride 

A Sense of Obligation 

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My news-related links:

A Scandal in Springtime 

Mailing List Sign Up Form 

Darcy and… 

Books Currently in KU

And my discussion-related links: 

Finally Mrs. Darcy 

Music Monday: Five Long Years (Colin James) 

Music Mondays 

Wordless Wednesday

Fogo Island Sunset 

And Then Love 

Pinterest Book Boards 

Mary: To Protect Her Heart 

Have a great weekend! Thanks for joining us!

*Longbourn Literary Society (LLS) is a Facebook group founded by three friends, who share a love of writing and Jane Austen for the purpose of promoting those loves and our work.  

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St. George’s Hanover Square (1787), T. Malton

“St George’s Hanover Square,” aquatint, by T. Malton. Dated 1787. Courtesy of the British Library, London. [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“What do you mean I am not allowed entrance?” Reginald Fitzwilliam, Viscount Westonbury, glared at Mr. Nibley.

“Just that, my lord. The countess has informed me that you are not allowed entrance without specific invitation.”

“But it is my home!”

“Not at present, my lord. Your residence is the house in Brook Street.”

“The house in Brook Street?” Wes huffed and looked at the sky above him before continuing. “I fully realize that my residence is in Brook Street. However, this is also my home, and I will not leave without seeing my mother.”

[from Persuading Miss Mary, book 4 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline  ~  Delighting Mrs. Bennet ~ Loving Lydia

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La Lecon de Piano (Marcel Rieder)

La leçon de piano (English: The piano lesson); Collection privée Photographie by P.F. Rieder; Marcel Rieder (1862-1942) [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“I have one more duty to perform before I will allow you all to eat and be merry as is required on a day such as this,” Mr. Bennet said. “My youngest, along with the assistance of Miss Darcy, has prepared some music to start us off while we eat.” 

“Did you know about this? Did Georgiana tell you?” Elizabeth whispered to Darcy.

“I did know about it, but it was not Georgie who told me.”

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Confounding Caroline, book 1  ~  Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

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