Maria Grace

I love Pride and Prejudice, Regency era history and dragons. Generally that's not considered a problem unless one tries to write it all at the same time. :)

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  1. At last! Mistaking Her Character by Maria Grace — 108 comments
  2. Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon Ch 5 — 66 comments
  3. The 12 Days of a Jane Austen Christmas – To Forget — 58 comments
  4. 27 Corsets:On Writing a Jane Austen Rom Com~Guest Post from Katie Oliver — 56 comments
  5. Jane in January: Inspiration, pt 1 — 54 comments

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The 12 Days of a Jane Austen Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me…  an excerpt from A Jane Austen Christmas to whet your appetite.         Each year, Regency era British theaters prepared Christmas pantomimes (pantos) that would begin on Boxing Day and run as long as the audiences demanded them. These were not silent productions, but …

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The 12 Days of a Jane Austen Christmas – To Forget

On the fifth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me… a new Christmas short story!         November 27, 1811 What a difference a pair of fine eyes and a clever wit could make in an otherwise dreadful social obligation. Darcy laced his hands behind his head and stared up at the bed …

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The 12 Days of a Jane Austen Christmas – The Darcys’ First Christmas

  On the third day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me… a new Christmas novella!     Elizabeth’s First Yule Log Elizabeth sat in the upstairs sitting room, reading. Now things were returned to normal, a few minutes on her own proved pleasant, not isolating. Earlier that day, Darcy and Fitzwilliam had taken the …

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Book Launch: The Darcys’ First Christmas

The Darcys' First Christmas

I love the Christmas season, and what better way to share that than with a new story? The Darcys’ First Christmas Elizabeth anxiously anticipates her new duties as mistress of Pemberley. Darcy is confident of her success, but she cannot bring herself to share his optimism. Unexpected guests unsettle all her plans and offer her …

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P&P: Behind the Scenes – Stir it Up Sunday

              The Sunday before the Netherfield Ball was Stir it up Sunday, the day Christmas puddings were traditionally made. Mr. Collins makes it a bit interesting this year. November 24, 1811 Papa paced along his favorite track in the parlor, back and forth in front of the fireplace whilst …

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Launching ‘A Spot of Sweet Tea’!

So excited to announce the launch of ‘A Spot of Sweet Tea: Hopes and Beginnings’, a collection of sweet, Austen inspired short stories. Here’s a bit about the collection: Sweet, Austen-inspired treats, perfect with a cup of tea. Full of hope and ripe with possibility, beginnings and new beginnings refresh the spirit with optimism and anticipation. Four …

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If you give a gal a photo…she must launch a store!

Maria Grace

 It has been such an eventful month I hardly know where to begin! So many fresh and new things happening! A dear friend, who just happens to be a fantastic profession photographer (check out his work here) made me look really good in some new author photos. I love the new photos and I’m even …

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Jane Austen Fan Culture-Guest post from Gaby Malcolm

It’s a great time to be a fan of Jane Austen, isn’t it? Austen sits in the centre of a huge, picturesque lake with ripples moving outwards for film and television, romantic fiction, historical novels, and biography. By the time they reach the shores the ripples have formed YouTube adaptations and modernizations of her novels, …

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P&P: Behind the Scenes: A Party at the Philips

The Philips host a party. Some find the company more agreeable than others. November 20, 1811 “Thank you so much for inviting us.” Lady Lucas kissed Mrs. Phillips’ cheeks. Charlotte turned away. It was always uncomfortable watching Mama express more warmth than she actually felt. “It is always a pleasure to host your distinguished husband …

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Know your Phaeton from your Curricle, Part 2: Guest Post by Hazel Mills

Continuing Hazel’s wonderful discussion of transport in Jane Austen’s day. Find part 1 HERE. I was delighted to be invited to offer Austen Variations part of my talk on Travel in Jane Austen’s time. My research came about through my own curiosity of the modes of transport Jane Austen gave her characters in the novels. …

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