Jennifer Altman

Jennifer Altman is a novelist, an anglophile, and a lover of all things Regency. After a long career in the television industry, Jennifer shifted to book publishing in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. She currently makes her home just north of New York City, where she lives with her three-year-old Cavapoo, Penny. When she’s not writing, Jennifer can be found reading, watching British period dramas, and not cleaning her house. Some Little Alteration is her fourth novel.

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Summer Fun and a WIP Sneak Peek! by Jennifer Altman

Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the last few weeks of summer. 🌞 Lately, I’ve seen many of my JAV colleagues sharing stories about their summer adventures, so today, I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and do the same. This time next week, I will be in what I …

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Twenty Things To Know About Jane Austen

As many of you are probably aware, yesterday marked the 206th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. So, in honor of the woman who has essentially brought all of us together, I thought I would take the opportunity to dust off a post from a few years ago to celebrate the life of the iconic author. …

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A Look Back by Jennifer Altman

JA Looking Back

Hi, all! I hope your summer is off to a good start! Last month, I was here celebrating the second birthday of my second novel, Faults of Understanding. So today, I thought it would be nice to give my first book baby, To Conquer Pride, a share in the conversation. 🙂 It’s been a while …

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A Book Birthday Celebration! by Jennifer Altman

Hi, friends! As some of you may have noticed, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. To be honest, it hasn’t been the greatest year, and (to borrow a phrase from the lovely Joana Starnes) I’ve been spending some time hiding under my bonnet. But the good news is that things are starting to …

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Audiobook Release! by Jennifer Altman

Hi, all! I hope your spring is off to a good start! Today, I have two very exciting announcements to make. The first is that my most recent novel, Faults of Understanding is finally available in audiobook, narrated by the talented Stevie Zimmerman! A big thank you to everyone who has read the book already, …

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January Jigsaw by Jennifer Altman

Hello, friends! Happy 2022! I hope the new year is off to a good start for one and all. For today’s post, I thought I’d do something simple and fun. 🙂 Below you will find three images for your jigsaw puzzling pleasure. Simply click on the image, click OK, and begin puzzling! Hope you enjoy! …

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Book News, an Excerpt, and a Giveaway by Jennifer Altman

Hi all! As some of you may have noticed, I’ve been taking a bit of a social media break to focus on my writing and other things, but in the spirit of Thanksgiving, and to celebrate my two book anniversaries (three years for my first, and six months for my second), I have just moved …

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A Walk in the Garden with Darcy and Elizabeth

Happy Friday, all! This month’s blog theme is “Up the Garden Path,” so I thought I’d share a brief excerpt from my latest release, Faults of Understanding. In this scene, Darcy and Elizabeth have been married less than a week, and have only recently arrived at Pemberley. As you may recall from previous excerpts, the …

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JAV Author Spotlight with Shannon Winslow

Happy Friday, everyone! I’m excited to announce a brand new feature here at Austen Variations: a series of interviews with our very own JAV authors! Today, I will be interviewing Shannon Winslow, who, coincidentally, celebrated the 10th anniversary of her first book The Darcy’s of Pemberley just this week! Since then, Shannon has published a …

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Faults of Understanding Paperback Release & Giveaway!

Hi, friends! Yes, I know. You thought the celebrations for this book ended weeks ago… but in honor of the fact that the paperback edition has finally released, I thought I’d treat you to one more excerpt and giveaway. 🙂 So far, all the scenes I shared pre-publication were from early in the book, but …

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