Julia L Miller
@juliamiller.bsky.social
Retired academic.
Writer, reader and dictionary lover.
My humorous Jane Austen pastiche, Crime and Prejudice, has just been released.
https://julialmiller.net
Writer, reader and dictionary lover.
My humorous Jane Austen pastiche, Crime and Prejudice, has just been released.
https://julialmiller.net
Absolutely delighted to have made the CWIP shortlist!
September 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Absolutely delighted to have made the CWIP shortlist!
The local anti-immigration march yesterday prompted me to share this story I wrote a while ago. Nothing’s changed.
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Seeking Asylum
But who seeks asylum? And where do they seek it?
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September 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The local anti-immigration march yesterday prompted me to share this story I wrote a while ago. Nothing’s changed.
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RIP Jane Gardam, one of my favourite novelists. This review of her work is a few years old, but it gives an excellent overview.
www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/04...
www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/04...
There Are No Minor Characters: On Jane Gardam by Susan Minot, Alice Gregory, Stephen Sedley, and Sadie Stein
April 11, 2022 – “She reminds us that we don’t truly know anything, but it all remains endlessly interesting.”
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April 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
RIP Jane Gardam, one of my favourite novelists. This review of her work is a few years old, but it gives an excellent overview.
www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/04...
www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/04...
Sunday is Mother's Day in the UK. To celebrate, I've written a new Crime and Prejudice story entitled "The Importance of Being Wickham". The story is set in Regency England and the word "handbag" wasn't in use, so practise saying in your most outraged tone, "A reticule!"
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The Importance of Being Wickham
This light-hearted story continues the humorous, subversive tone of Crime and Prejudice, which imagines a deliciously seamy underside to Jane Austen's world.
Crime and Prejudice is available in eBook...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Sunday is Mother's Day in the UK. To celebrate, I've written a new Crime and Prejudice story entitled "The Importance of Being Wickham". The story is set in Regency England and the word "handbag" wasn't in use, so practise saying in your most outraged tone, "A reticule!"
dl.bookfunnel.com/7f2ar969d1
dl.bookfunnel.com/7f2ar969d1
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✨ New Author Spotlight! ✨
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen's characters were criminals? 🤔 Julia L. Miller explores that very idea in her hilarious book, "Crime and Prejudice"! Read all about it in the link below.
#AuthorSpotlight #JuliaLMiller #CrimeAndPrejudice #NewBlog
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen's characters were criminals? 🤔 Julia L. Miller explores that very idea in her hilarious book, "Crime and Prejudice"! Read all about it in the link below.
#AuthorSpotlight #JuliaLMiller #CrimeAndPrejudice #NewBlog
Author Spotlight: Julia L. Miller - Giving Jane Austen Characters a Criminal Twist | Angela G. Williams
IntroductionIn today's "Author Spotlight", I'm excited to introduce you to Julia L. Miller, an author who's putting a delightfully mischievous spin on classic literature. Her debut book, Crime and Pre...
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March 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
✨ New Author Spotlight! ✨
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen's characters were criminals? 🤔 Julia L. Miller explores that very idea in her hilarious book, "Crime and Prejudice"! Read all about it in the link below.
#AuthorSpotlight #JuliaLMiller #CrimeAndPrejudice #NewBlog
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen's characters were criminals? 🤔 Julia L. Miller explores that very idea in her hilarious book, "Crime and Prejudice"! Read all about it in the link below.
#AuthorSpotlight #JuliaLMiller #CrimeAndPrejudice #NewBlog
Did you know that the Ukrainian word for ‘suit’ sounds like the English word ‘costume’? The ones wearing costumes at the White House meeting with Zelenskyy were the two clowns* who attacked him. (*Substitute your own word - the more creative the better.)
And here’s another leader without a suit.
And here’s another leader without a suit.
March 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Did you know that the Ukrainian word for ‘suit’ sounds like the English word ‘costume’? The ones wearing costumes at the White House meeting with Zelenskyy were the two clowns* who attacked him. (*Substitute your own word - the more creative the better.)
And here’s another leader without a suit.
And here’s another leader without a suit.
The place to donate to Ukraine. u24.gov.ua
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
u24.gov.ua
March 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The place to donate to Ukraine. u24.gov.ua
February 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
February 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you’re interested in Regency fashion, or would like to know about Molly Houses, there’s a little on both in my latest blog post:
julialmiller.net/blog/a-dress...
#polari #janeausten
julialmiller.net/blog/a-dress...
#polari #janeausten
A dress fit for a queen
The chapter ‘A dress fit for a queen’ in my book Crime and Prejudice delves into the world of fashion – and Molly Houses. Jane Austen took a practical interest in clothes and hairstyles. She wrote ...
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February 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
If you’re interested in Regency fashion, or would like to know about Molly Houses, there’s a little on both in my latest blog post:
julialmiller.net/blog/a-dress...
#polari #janeausten
julialmiller.net/blog/a-dress...
#polari #janeausten
Are you in the mood for a free Pride and Prejudice-inspired contemporary short crime story?
Finders Keepers introduces you to amateur sleuth Ms Maple, as she navigates the murky waters of online dating in the company of Mr Bingley, Jane, Lydia and the mysterious Wicky.
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Finders Keepers introduces you to amateur sleuth Ms Maple, as she navigates the murky waters of online dating in the company of Mr Bingley, Jane, Lydia and the mysterious Wicky.
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"Ms Maple turned to the online profiles on Finders Keepers. Mr Bingley. 22. Netherfield. Very affluent. Likes parties and period dramas."
If you enjoy this story and want more Austen-inspired crime, check out my book Crime and Prejudice: A playful peek behind the scenes of Jane Austen's world. Available online and through local librarie...
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January 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Are you in the mood for a free Pride and Prejudice-inspired contemporary short crime story?
Finders Keepers introduces you to amateur sleuth Ms Maple, as she navigates the murky waters of online dating in the company of Mr Bingley, Jane, Lydia and the mysterious Wicky.
BookHip.com/QRPCAZB
Finders Keepers introduces you to amateur sleuth Ms Maple, as she navigates the murky waters of online dating in the company of Mr Bingley, Jane, Lydia and the mysterious Wicky.
BookHip.com/QRPCAZB
I’ve had fun with the Canva video creation tool!
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 AM
I’ve had fun with the Canva video creation tool!
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Thanks to the surprising and wildly delightful response to this post, we're going to start offering recipes via Patreon. Good recipes that just work. No fuss. Opportunities to ask questions from @buttonlass.bsky.social, who knows how good food happens. Please share.
www.patreon.com/posts/117563...
www.patreon.com/posts/117563...
December 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Thanks to the surprising and wildly delightful response to this post, we're going to start offering recipes via Patreon. Good recipes that just work. No fuss. Opportunities to ask questions from @buttonlass.bsky.social, who knows how good food happens. Please share.
www.patreon.com/posts/117563...
www.patreon.com/posts/117563...
My new favourite gin!
December 8, 2024 at 12:35 PM
My new favourite gin!
Fresh from my excitement at hearing from Mr Bingley (aka Crispin Bonham-Carter), I’ve written a blog post about smuggling in Jane Austen’s time. There's a link in my blog to free story about Mr Bingley’s imagined brush with smugglers. julialmiller.net/blog/smuggli...
December 7, 2024 at 6:37 AM
Fresh from my excitement at hearing from Mr Bingley (aka Crispin Bonham-Carter), I’ve written a blog post about smuggling in Jane Austen’s time. There's a link in my blog to free story about Mr Bingley’s imagined brush with smugglers. julialmiller.net/blog/smuggli...
Reposted by Julia L Miller
#fabulamurina (mouse story) 356
Silvius parvum exemplum rangiferi in taberna ornamentorum invenit (Silvius finds a little model of a reindeer in a decoration shop). aptus est ad vectationem, si musculus es! (It's suitable for riding, if you are a little mouse!)
Silvius parvum exemplum rangiferi in taberna ornamentorum invenit (Silvius finds a little model of a reindeer in a decoration shop). aptus est ad vectationem, si musculus es! (It's suitable for riding, if you are a little mouse!)
December 4, 2024 at 9:39 PM
#fabulamurina (mouse story) 356
Silvius parvum exemplum rangiferi in taberna ornamentorum invenit (Silvius finds a little model of a reindeer in a decoration shop). aptus est ad vectationem, si musculus es! (It's suitable for riding, if you are a little mouse!)
Silvius parvum exemplum rangiferi in taberna ornamentorum invenit (Silvius finds a little model of a reindeer in a decoration shop). aptus est ad vectationem, si musculus es! (It's suitable for riding, if you are a little mouse!)
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Is YOUR child texting about P.G. Wodehouse? Get to know the signs:
BRB = Bertie’s Rum Bother
LMAO = Lest Maiden Aunts Occur
JFC = Jeeves Favours Caution
BTW = Bold Tie Warnings
WTAF = Well Then, Augustus Fink-Nottle
STFU = Sir, That Fedora’s...Unfortunate
BRB = Bertie’s Rum Bother
LMAO = Lest Maiden Aunts Occur
JFC = Jeeves Favours Caution
BTW = Bold Tie Warnings
WTAF = Well Then, Augustus Fink-Nottle
STFU = Sir, That Fedora’s...Unfortunate
December 4, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Is YOUR child texting about P.G. Wodehouse? Get to know the signs:
BRB = Bertie’s Rum Bother
LMAO = Lest Maiden Aunts Occur
JFC = Jeeves Favours Caution
BTW = Bold Tie Warnings
WTAF = Well Then, Augustus Fink-Nottle
STFU = Sir, That Fedora’s...Unfortunate
BRB = Bertie’s Rum Bother
LMAO = Lest Maiden Aunts Occur
JFC = Jeeves Favours Caution
BTW = Bold Tie Warnings
WTAF = Well Then, Augustus Fink-Nottle
STFU = Sir, That Fedora’s...Unfortunate
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Christine de Pizan seated at her writing desk with other manuscripts visible which are bound in red.
Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 421; Christine de Pizan, Épître d'Othéa; 15th century; France; f.1r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 421; Christine de Pizan, Épître d'Othéa; 15th century; France; f.1r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Christine de Pizan seated at her writing desk with other manuscripts visible which are bound in red.
Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 421; Christine de Pizan, Épître d'Othéa; 15th century; France; f.1r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 421; Christine de Pizan, Épître d'Othéa; 15th century; France; f.1r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Crime and Prejudice is now available from Orchard Bookshop in Adelaide Arcade. It's described as one of Australia's premier boutique bookstores, and has a wonderful collection of old and new books. It was hard to walk past a first edition of Pride and Prejudice in the display cabinet. One day . . .
December 2, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Crime and Prejudice is now available from Orchard Bookshop in Adelaide Arcade. It's described as one of Australia's premier boutique bookstores, and has a wonderful collection of old and new books. It was hard to walk past a first edition of Pride and Prejudice in the display cabinet. One day . . .
I've heard that it's good for authors to share pictures of everyday activities, like baking, so people can relate to them more. I hope there are a few others whose cakes aren't always perfect.
On the plus side, cakes that fall apart yield more broken pieces that I just have to eat myself. 😄
On the plus side, cakes that fall apart yield more broken pieces that I just have to eat myself. 😄
November 30, 2024 at 11:53 PM
I've heard that it's good for authors to share pictures of everyday activities, like baking, so people can relate to them more. I hope there are a few others whose cakes aren't always perfect.
On the plus side, cakes that fall apart yield more broken pieces that I just have to eat myself. 😄
On the plus side, cakes that fall apart yield more broken pieces that I just have to eat myself. 😄
All artists love good reviews!
“[Crime and Prejudice] is an absolute treat! It perfectly captures the wit, charm, and eccentricities of Austen’s characters. The humor is both clever and uproarious, with the characters’ scandals and misunderstandings making for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.”
“[Crime and Prejudice] is an absolute treat! It perfectly captures the wit, charm, and eccentricities of Austen’s characters. The humor is both clever and uproarious, with the characters’ scandals and misunderstandings making for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.”
November 28, 2024 at 3:42 AM
All artists love good reviews!
“[Crime and Prejudice] is an absolute treat! It perfectly captures the wit, charm, and eccentricities of Austen’s characters. The humor is both clever and uproarious, with the characters’ scandals and misunderstandings making for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.”
“[Crime and Prejudice] is an absolute treat! It perfectly captures the wit, charm, and eccentricities of Austen’s characters. The humor is both clever and uproarious, with the characters’ scandals and misunderstandings making for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.”
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⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
uk.bookshop.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...