Georgette Heyer: Meticulous craftswoman

The Tedettes Jane Austen Book Club have branched out into more Regency novels.  Now they are absorbing the novels of the Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer. They’re learning about their heroine from Jane Aiken Hodges biography.  It’s called  The Private World of Georgette Heyer  (Quotes from the Chivers 1984 edition). Hodge’s Foreword:  “She was ..ContinueContinue reading “Georgette Heyer: Meticulous craftswoman”

The Tedettes Discover The Georgette Heyer Heroes

Thrilled by Jane Austen’s novels, the Tedettes looked about for more books on the Regency. Their house (like every house, surely) turned out to be a treasure trove of novels by Georgette Heyer.  They also got their paws on Jane Aiken Hodges biography,  The Private World of Georgette Heyer  (Chivers 1984 edition). From this they learntContinueContinue reading “The Tedettes Discover The Georgette Heyer Heroes”

The Private World of Georgette Heyer, by Jane Aiken Hodge

Thrilled by Jane Austen’s books, the Tedettes looked about for more Regency novels. They’ve now got their paws on Chivers 1984 edition of The Private World of Georgette Heyer. These days, the Brigerton books and TV series attempt to satisfy the same market. Considered queen of the Regency romance, Georgette Heyer is one of the mostContinueContinue reading “The Private World of Georgette Heyer, by Jane Aiken Hodge”

What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!

Mawson’s Guardian Says: Fortunately, we happen to know about books that are entirely suitable for your bears. They are suitable too for everyone you know who loves them. Oh yes, our Mawson the Writer-bear’s little books are just the thing for your bunch of Stuffies to get their paws on. And you can read themContinueContinue reading “What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!”

Readers Favourite 5 stars for: It’s a Bright World to Feel Lost In

Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite. This review has been copied from the Readers Favourite website. It’s A Bright World To Feel Lost In, by Mawson, is a book for children of all ages written by Mawson Bear, who is otherwise known as Mark O’Dwyer. ‘A bear’s world is bright and shiny, and filledContinueContinue reading “Readers Favourite 5 stars for: It’s a Bright World to Feel Lost In”

What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!

Mawson’s Guardian Says: Fortunately, we happen to know about books that are entirely suitable for your bears. They are suitable too for everyone you know who loves them. Oh yes, our Mawson the Writer-bear’s little books are just the thing for your bunch of Stuffies to get their paws on. And you can read themContinueContinue reading “What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!”

Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller

‘Mission of Free The Bears: To protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world.’ Mawson’s Guardian Mark says: Today I am proud to talk about the book ‘Free The Bears’. It is the story of a rescue organisation which I have supported for twenty years. This fascinating and often heartbreaking read isContinueContinue reading “Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller”

Noble Reader, Dare Ye Battle the Dread Foe?

Mawson Bear’s Guardian writes: Your mission, Noble Reader, should you choose to accept it, is to challenge the Dark Lord that holds all Writers (and this one Writer-Bear) in its thrall. Only the trusty keyboard of the Doughty Reader (that’s you, of course) can quell this Fearful Thing. Mawson and friends take up their trustyContinueContinue reading “Noble Reader, Dare Ye Battle the Dread Foe?”

Opening The Box of Dreamy Days

High excitement at Mawson’s House. Scotland the Brave, doer of brave deeds and resident post-bear, has seen a box arrive in the mail. Could this contain Mawson’s writer-bear copies of his new book, Dreamy Days and Random Naps? All bears scramble. They tumble off beds and roll off cushions and head towards the exciting box.ContinueContinue reading “Opening The Box of Dreamy Days”