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English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. The authors share the stories of memorable Jane Austen women characters and how they solved the problems of shortages of cash, keeping up appearances, and saving some money for the future. Whether it was dressing well, entertaining with style, or being a savvy traveler, the women in the Jane Austen novels carried these challenges off with aplomb and with elegance. Kathleen and Susan demonstrate that large amounts of money are not needed to live well, and that a good life can be achieved on modest means and careful money management. After all, as Kathleen and Susan point out, having it all and being happy didn't mean only wealth to Jane Austen.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones are my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. You will learn:

* Why Jane Austen heroines have sound financial advice to share

* How Jane Austen characters maintained their lifestyles on a budget

* How to put the timeless wisdom of Jane Austen to work on your finances

* Why Jane Auaten's ideas are as relevant today as they were 200 years ago



Kathleen Anderson (left in photo left) and Susan Jones (right in photo left) have published essays in Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal and numerous other academic and creative journals.

They are both professors of English and members of the Jane Austen Society of North America.

My book review of Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means by Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones.

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Let's talk with English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, as they describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. The authors share the stories of memorable Jane Austen women characters and how they solved the problems of shortages of cash, keeping up appearances, and saving some money for the future. Whether it was dressing well, entertaining with style, or being a savvy traveler, the women in the Jane Austen novels carried these challenges off with aplomb and with elegance. Kathleen and Susan demonstrate that large amounts of money are not needed to live well, and that a good life can be achieved on modest means and careful money management. After all, as Kathleen and Susan point out, having it all and being happy didn't mean only wealth to Jane Austen on Blog Business Success Radio.

Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift by Kathleen Anderson & Susan Jones - Book review

Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift

An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means

By: Kathleen Anderson, Susan Jones

Published: April 2, 2013
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN-10: 042526016X
ISBN-13: 978-0425260166
Publisher: Berkley Publishing











"We love Jane Austen! Austen's spirited characters and her solid, practical values are as alive with us today as they were in her own time. The more we read her work and enter her world, the more we learn about ourselves", write professors of English and members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, in their delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means. The authors describe how the many memorable women characters, in the classic novels of Jane Austen, provide timeless insights into saving money, living within your means, and the true understanding that money doesn't equal happiness.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones recognize that Jane Austen wrote her famous novels, filled with wonderful female characters, two hundred years ago. Despite that time separation, however, the ideas presented in the books and through Jane Austen's own life experience, demonstrate that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the six well known novels, Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Northanger Abbey (1818, posthumous), Persuasion (1818, posthumous), Jane Austen displayed a keen eye to how women managed their money, saved for the future, and generally kept up appearances despite often reduced circumstances. The authors point out that the same very human needs and desires are found in our own time. They point out that following the same sound financial advice as an Austen heroine will help a woman of today to have it all.



Kathleen Anderson (left in photo left) and Susan Jones (right in photo left) understand that there are many ways to earn and manage money, and many ways to spend it. In the brilliant writing of Jane Austen, an entire society with its demands and desires, is brought to live. As with any other time, money is a necessary ingredient to living, and for many of the female characters, finding either the money or the end products present a real challenge. Despite the often shortage of ready cash, the women in the Austen novels display resourcefulness, an eye for a bargain, and unique solutions to the cash shortage problem.

From the novels of Jane Austen, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones share the following financial insights, as brought to life by the heroines in the books:

* Self respect and other benefits of living within our means
* Lucy Steele on investments
* Household economy the Charlotte Lucas way
* Comparison shopping for clothes with Anne Elliot and friends
* Lydia Bennet, fashionista, and the art of transforming fashion finds
* Elinor Tilney's clever economics
* A heroine's health and beauty on a budget
* Elinor Dashwood and the art of elegant homemaking and entertaining
* Austen-tatious antique sales, auctions, estate sales, and flea markets
* Catherine Moreland's lessons on being a gracious guest and savvy traveler
* Enjoying life's free (or nearly free) pleasures like Jane
* Celebrating holidays, weddings, and feasts with the joy of Mrs. Smith
* Miss Bates and the giving spirit
* Austen's rules for refusing, accepting, and giving gifts
* Reprioritizing our lives and always having it all

For me, the power of the book is how Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones combine the literary genius of Jane Austen's marvelous women characters, with very practical and real world based financial advice. Partly personal financial primer, and partly guide to the memorable heroines in Jane Austen's novels, this book works for readers on more than one level. For women seeking hands on financial management skills, whether they are in midlife or starting out in their careers, there is useful and entertaining information for all personal aspirations.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones also offer a fresh perspective into the novels, as they present the practical worldly side of their characters' lives, as an accompaniment to the vivid characterizations of these remarkable women of literature. In the end, the authors agree with Jane Austen. It is possible to live the good life and find happiness, and that the fulfillment of one's life is not dependent solely on having large amounts of money. It's how that money is used and saved that really matters for the woman who wants to have it all.

I highly recommend the highly entertaining and many management idea packed book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means by Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, to any women, regardless of age, marital status, or career level, who are seeking clear eyed advice on living the good life without incurring financial ruin. This book presents timeless wisdom on money and life, as presented through the actions of Jane Austen's wonderful female characters, that will transform any woman into their own version of an Austen heroine.

Lisa M. Umina: Publishing & Marketing Info Authors Need To Know - Blog Business Success Radio

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Best selling and award winning author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. Lisa Umina provides insight into how the current economic climate is affecting book marketing and how authors can help achieve success in selling their books. Lisa Umina shares ideas for finding a suitable publisher, selling your book idea, and then helping to achieve more sales for the title. Lisa also presents her ideas for authors to market more effectively, and how to use their platform to better advantage. Lisa shares more insights into why Halo Publishing is successful in the international marketplace, and why the company spirit of giving helps build communities and benefits for all.

Lisa M. Umina is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday,April 9, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Best selling author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. You will learn:

* What challenges publishers and authors face in today's economy

* How to choose the right publisher for your prospective book

* How to help the publisher guide your book to success

* How to understand and utilize the power of a platform for author success



Lisa M. Umina (photo left) is founder and owner of Halo Publishing International. She not only publishes books but also enjoys a successful career as an award-winning author, motivational speaker and literary consultant.

Lisa Umina´s publishing company continues to flourish by strengthening the movement of words across the international borders in order to benefit cultures and society as a whole. She has been interviewed by countless newspapers, radio and and television shows and has traveled the world to teach children about their purpose and important life lessons inside her books.

She is recognized for her work as an author, literary consultant and motivational speaker. A regular guest on regional and national television and radio programs and the subject of numerous print articles, Lisa travels extensively, promoting HPI and using the Milo books to expose children to positive values.

Milo and Lisa travel around the world teaching children they have a purpose and to talk to God anytime, anywhere about anything.

Her school program includes briefly how and why she became an author, teaching children they have a purpose by exploring the gifts and talents that God gives all of us. She has a special interactive presentation that includes 11 volunteers for each character in the book, Milo Finds His Best Friend along with a special visit from Milo! Lisa uses 11 different voices for the characters, along with sound effects.

Lisa is known for the unique impersonations of well-known character voices; the voice of Sid from Ice Age, ET, Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks and MORE!

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.



If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.



To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with best selling and award winning author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina, as she describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. Lisa Umina provides insight into how the current economic climate is affecting book marketing and how authors can help achieve success in selling their books. Lisa Umina shares ideas for finding a suitable publisher, selling your book idea, and then helping to achieve more sales for the title. Lisa also presents her ideas for authors to market more effectively, and how to use their platform to better advantage. Lisa shares more insights into why Halo Publishing is successful in the international marketplace, and why the company spirit of giving helps build communities and benefits for all on Blog Business Success Radio.