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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 19/07/2026

Hello everyone! It's been a whirlwind few months but I am getting back up to speed. While I do that, I want you to head over to YouTube for #VirtualJaneCon 2026! My talk is “Everything is Old is New Again: The Rise of #Regencycore.” Playlist 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHAU...

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Is Charlotte Lucas Aromantic [Virtual JaneCon 2026]

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 03/04/2026

We are home! I have zero plans this weekend other than decompress from my vacation. What are you doing this weekend?

Pensive Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. He’s facing slightly towards the camera. To his left it says, “I do so ardently wish you a most joyful weekend.”

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 03/04/2026

I’d argue Jane over Mary in P+P. Ooohh, even Anne could work.

A square image with a medium-dark blue background. In the upper left is the painting of the Bronte sisters. The upper right is a painting of Jane Austen. In white text below it, it says, "Which Austen or Bronte heroine is the most relatable for introverts?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 02/04/2026

Did you miss previous years of @virtualjanecon.bsky.social or want to revisit the great talks? They are all available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/hashtag/virt.... (You can see my presentation, Merchandising Jane 👉🏻 youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo!)

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VirtualJaneCon

A radically inclusive Jane Austen event. Made for and by fans.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 01/04/2026

I’m reading “Jane Austen at Home” by Lucy Worsley and it’s a really interesting approach to a biography. While I thought I knew a lot about Jane, Worsley’s biography is filling in the minute details I may have missed!

Rich burgandy and gold flowered background. In black text against a light gold background, it says, ““Next week I shall begin my operations on my hat, on which you know my principal hopes of happiness depend." Below that in black text against a warm peach color, “Jane Austen.”

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 27/03/2026

It’s the final weekend of our vacation and we come home in a few days! While I will miss our adventures, I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and not being on a boat.   What are you doing this weekend?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 26/03/2026

I have procured a copy of #PrideAndPrejudice in Slovak! (This in addition to my copies in Croatian and Slovenian!)

The cover of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen but in Slovak.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 24/03/2026

Did you know Excessively Diverting has an irregular newsletter? We do! The newsletter comes out occasionally when something is too long for social media. You can read back issues and subscribe ➡ excessivelydiverting.substack.com.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 23/03/2026

Mr Lisa and I are traveling through Central Europe. Along the way, I am picking up Pride and Prejudice in the local language. So far, Slovenian and Croatian!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 23/03/2026

The more I look at this meme, the more I agree with it.

The five Bennet sisters from the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice are sitting in a row. In front of each one is an assigned religion they would most identify with. Kitty is Luthern, Lizzie is Catholic Church, Jane is Orthodox, Mary is Calvinist, and Lydia is Church of England.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 20/03/2026

As you read this, I’m in Slovenia checking out Lake Bled! Mr. Lisa and I are on a two week holiday through six countries and we’re pretty excited. We haven’t been on a proper vacation in nearly two years. What are you doing this weekend?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 20/03/2026

It was because of this scene that the British author Martin Amis coined the term, 'darcymania."

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 19/03/2026

Looking for something to do as spring? I've got you covered! Here is a list of upcoming Austen and Brontës virtual events scheduled for the next few months. Check the event websites for more information, including time, cost, and registration details. 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...

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📚Jane Austen and the Brontës 💻 Issue #38 Upcoming Virtual Events for Winter/Spring 2026

A list of virtual talks and presentations on Austen and the Brontës this winter and spring.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 13/03/2026

My PBS Sundays are back! We're watching All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet. What are you doing this weekend?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 11/03/2026

Finally got around to seeing the new trailer for Netflix’s P+P. The comments on YouTube are savage! - It’s a Temu version of 2005 - Emma Corrin is not giving Lizzie vibes - Darcy isn’t Darcying - Darcy looks like a store manager - They destroyed Persuasion, why this? youtu.be/4bSKM9WWT08?...

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Pride and Prejudice | Official Teaser | Netflix

Jane Austen’s beloved classic returns in a faithful adaptation by Dolly Alderton, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy Watch on Netflix:…

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Sue Wilkes @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I hope she would be satirising some of the world's 'characters' on her laptop.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 11/03/2026

What do you think Rochester means by calling Jane a "fairy?"

Flowered background. In black text, with medium rose background, it says, "Mademoiselle is a fairy,' he said, whispering mysteriously." Below that in black text with a medium peach background it says, "Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte."

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 10/03/2026

There are over 2 dozen podcasts dedicated to the Brontës and Austen from discussion on their work to interviews with people in the Austen and Brontës universe. Excessively Diverting has curated the list for you! You can find more at 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro....

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The Jane Austen and Brontes Newsletter Issue #8 Austen and Bronte Podcasts

Over 200 years later, we can't stop talking about Austen and the Brontës!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 09/03/2026

Memes mocking Darcy’s engagement attempts never cease to make me giggle.

Jim from The Office is holding a box with an engagement ring. Above his head it says, "Elizabeth: I find you rude and arrogant." and below it, "Darcy:" indicating Darcy's proposal.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 06/03/2026

I’m not working at the library this weekend but I am teaching a workshop. Sunday is my usual writer’s group. I really hope this weekend is nice! What are you doing?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 06/03/2026

I feel it would be super meta: she’d write historicals!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 05/03/2026

The lovely organizers over at @virtualjanecon.bsky.social have opened up submissions for proposals to present this year! I did it last year ("Merchandising Jane" youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo) and I'd like to submit this year but nothing is coming to my brain! Any ideas?

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Virtual JaneCon @virtualjanecon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We are excited to announce that this year’s VJC is coming to your screens on July 18 and 19th this summer. Stay tuned for the submission form!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 05/03/2026

There are over 100 movies and TV shows dedicated to Austen and the Brontë that are available on most US streaming services. Everything, from variations of Pride and Prejudice to modern adaptations of Austen and the Brontës books. 👉🏻 www.excessivelydiverting.net

Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are standing at the altar. Above their heads it says “Streaming.” Below them it says, “Jane Austen and the Brontës.”

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 02/03/2026

Here is a list of upcoming Austen/Brontës virtual events for Spring 2026! The one I'm most excited about is a FREE all day virtual conference on the influence of Austen. The last day to register for that is March 18 ! For more details, head to ➡ excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro....

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📚Jane Austen and the Brontës 💻 Issue #40 Upcoming Virtual Events for Spring 2026

A list of virtual talks and presentations on Austen and the Brontës this spring.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 02/03/2026

This is so fun! Let’s see, I like “Petty ill-disposed of vexations civility.”

White background. Cartoon character of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. In the middle of them it says, “Austen insult generator.”

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 27/02/2026

Yay! February is ending and spring is coming in a few weeks! It’s been a long winter here in N. Michigan and I cannot wait. This weekend I’m working at the library, Nottingham Forst is playing Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, and my weekly write-in group is also Sunday. What are you doing?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 25/02/2026

If I was being more mindful, I should have posted a Wuthering Heights quote last week, but alas.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 24/02/2026

Did you miss previous years of Virtual Jane Con (virtualjanecon.com) or want to revisit the great talks? They are all available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/hashtag/virt.... (You can see my presentation, Merchandising Jane 👉🏻 youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo!)

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VirtualJaneCon

A radically inclusive Jane Austen event. Made for and by fans.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 23/02/2026

I love this scene and Elizabeth’s facial expression is *chef’s kiss.*

Split into three rows with scenes from Pride and Prejudice 2005. Top row says, "Mr Darcy after roasting Elizabeth and her entire family." Middle row is of Mr. Darcy with "I love you. Most ardently" at his chest. The third row is of Elizabeth with an incredulous look on her face.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 20/02/2026

I worked today and then I'm heading downstate to visit some friends. I'm also teaching this weekend. Sunday brings me back home before the week begins. What are your plans this weekend?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 20/02/2026

I would argue they would be a riot grrl band and that Emily would be the lead singer since she is full of rage.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 17/02/2026

Did you know Excessively Diverting has a newsletter?! It’s published irregularly when it suits my mood, but it exists! It contains hot takes, news, essays, and whatever else strikes my fancy and is too long for social media. You can sign up here 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 14/02/2026

Jane Austen tarot! Imagine my surprise when this showed up in my mailbox last week. I had completely forgotten I had pre-ordered it months ago. I like the card stock used, very easy to manipulate with shuffling and such. You should be able to find these everywhere. #TarotSky

The front of a rectangle box that has the names "Diane Wilkes and Lola Airaghi" at the top in plain script. In the middle it says, "Jane Austen Tarot" in cursive script. The background is of a garden in mixtures of light greens, reds, and browns.

A face down spread of Jane Austen tarot cards.

Two Jane Austen tarot cards. One is face down and shows the back which is the silhouette of Austen on a green background. The other card is of a 19th C woman sitting with a book in her lap. It says "10 of Quills" at the bottom of the card.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 13/02/2026

It's Valentine's weekend! I'm working tomorrow, weekly virtual write-in on Sunday, and as for the holiday itself? No idea! What are you doing this weekend?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 13/02/2026

Austen: Harriet Smith would throw shade on TikTok. Brontë: Catherine would attempt to be an influencer on Instagram.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 12/02/2026

Looking for something to do this winter? I've got you covered! Here isa list of upcoming Austen and Brontës virtual events scheduled for the next few months. Check the event websites for more information, including time, cost, and registration details. 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv....

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 09/02/2026

C’mon, most of us have thought of this a time or two.

A tall white man wearing a suite is shaking hands with a shorter white man. They are in an office settings. The text in front of the tall white man says “Jane Austen.” The text in front of the short white man says, “Naming her most beautiful character Jane.”

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