In my article in Jane Austen’s World this month, I consider the reasons Jane Austen’s writing may have slowed so drastically from 1801-1809 and why she suddenly burst forth with creativity once again at Chawton Cottage. Enjoy! As we enter a new year, it’s intriguing to think about the power of a fresh start. Jane Austen herself seems to have entered into a new season when she came back to the Hampshire countryside in 1809, after leaving Steventon for Bath with her…
