There is a certain mystique about a trilogy, and I think most novelists dream of writing at least one – one that’s important, acclaimed… and preferably available as a beautifully boxed set! That was my dream. Actually, when I wrote my first Pride and Prejudice sequel, I didn’t know there would be more. The goal was just to carry Darcy and Elizabeth …
Return to Longbourn is 10 years old, and I want to celebrate with a short story, games, and prizes! I’ll never forget the fun I had writing this book, even though (or actually, especially because) it didn’t go at all the way I had planned. I set out to following up my first very successful …
I hope you’re enjoying discovering all the SPECIAL TREATS hidden in this year’s ADVENT CALENDAR! Today I’ve got 3 jigsaw puzzles for you, made from the cover art for my first three novels. I could call them the “big sky” covers. You’ll soon see why. Writing is my passion, but I always look forward to …
Normally I wouldn’t have much first-hand info to report on storms from the first half of September. In fact, we often have some of our nicest weather this month. Yes, a few spots of the rain Seattle is famous for, but lots of sun and warm temperatures too. This year has been different, however. We’ve …
The “April Showers” theme immediately brought certain images to my mind – two in particular: the scene in the rain at the end of “Wives and Daughters” and one that I wrote myself in “Return to Longbourn.” In both cases, the romantic overtones and the sense of as-yet-unfulfilled longing seem to be heightened by the …
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