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An Unlikely
Missionary: An Unlikely Missionary shines a spotlight on one of
Jane Austen's lesser characters, the practical Charlotte Collins. When she is unexpectedly sent as a missionary to Buy from Amazon.com (22%
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| A Journey in Novel Writing |
| Prior to print publication, An Unlikely Missionary went through several drafts and a complete metamorphisis. I felt compelled to remove a number of subplots I felt detracted from the novel's main focus and that, while a great deal of fun, were perhaps too frivolous for the novel in question. It was a painful amputation, but a necessary one, and yet these severed limbs seemed to have taken on a life very much their own. I have regenerated them, therefore, into stand-alone short stories, which is also available to the reader. Click here for more information. |
| About the Author |
| Skylar Hamilton Burris is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she earned a B.A. in English and Economics. She received her M.A. in English from the University of Texas at Brownsville. Her poetry and prose have appeared in numerous periodicals, and she is editor of Ancient Paths Literary Magazine. Skylar is a full-time mom, caring for her little charges Shiloh Elizabeth and Aaron Taggart. While at home, she provides editing services for authors and businesses. |
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