Who Are They?
For the history and discussion of this most interesting letter pictured, see: 1885 Letter
A Few Interesting Facts
After a rather long and exacting night of matching requests to connect participants in the first Jane Austen Letter Writing Society's Pen Friend Exchange and a few errors made on my part (many apologies for the name typos from cutting and pasting wrong information into emails), the deed is done.
After the match up, I decided to compile some data that would give a little glimpse at who was participating. Not surprisingly, we are a diverse lot!
Numbers,numbers,numbers!
In total we had 24 participants sign up for the first Pen Friend Exchange. That is a lovely number to begin with. Thank you one and all for the interest and the excitement generated.
Where in the world?
17 USA
3 Spain
1 Mexico
1 Canada
1 Australia
1 Netherlands
Lizzy, Jane, Emma?
The question of what Jane Austen character do you most relate to was asked of each Pen Friend applicant. Here are the results.
Elizabeth Bennet 7
Emma Woodhouse 5
Anne Elliot 3
Jane Bennet 2
Elinor Dashwood 2
James Morland 1
Fanny/Emma 1
Emma/Elinor 1
Undecided 2
Diversity Has It!
Each participant was asked to list a few hobbies or interests. I was completely amazed with the diverse talents and interests. What a fabulous group of Pen Friends!
Letter Writing
Martial Arts
Martial Arts
Knitting
Knitting Lace
Knitting Lace
Crochet
Travel
Travel
Reading
Swimming
Swimming
Bird watching
Calligraphy
Calligraphy
Gardening
Painting
Painting
Sewing
Blogging
Blogging
Music
Singing
Singing
Photography
Acting
Acting
Crafting
Concerts
Concerts
Bicycling
Badminton
Badminton
Nature Walks
Making Postcards
Making Postcards
Long Bow Archery
Journaling
Journaling
Playing Ukulele
Tea Drinking
Tea Drinking
Playing Piano
Hiking
Hiking
Ballroom Dancing
Opera
Opera
Antiques
Ballet
Ballet
Japanese Culture
Fountain Pens
Fountain Pens
Paper
Ink
Ink
Playing the Fiddle
Just a note to all who are participating. There are really no rules, this exchange exists to promote thoughtful, meaningful communication. Write letters and send letters to your Pen Friend partner, it's really that simple.
I am taking Pen Friend Applications for a WAITING LIST. Please email me at: JALWSociety@gmail.com if interested.
The next Pen Friend Sign up will be begin on October 15th for the November/December Exchange.
Write Letters
Write Often
Lady Pamela
"A person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill."
~~Jane Austen
I have been a very busy memeber of the society and I thank you all the participants who have helped whenever I click to explore to find some new letters so those tips are always there from my colleagues.
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