Monica is an author with nomadic tendencies who believes in drinking tea to Stay Calm. She has lived almost as many years in the USA as in the UK. Her favorite things to do are visiting historical sites here in the UK and snuggling up with a good book when it's raining. She dislikes zombies like the plague, and avoids them if at all possible. Monica writes serious, comical and fantasy Pride and Prejudice Variations. Her most popular books are Fortune and Felicity (serious), the Dangerous Magic series (magical fantasy, also serious), and Longbourn Entanglement (comical novella). Which makes her mostly a serious writer, but she loves to laugh. She lives with the delusional idea that her two cats are telepathic. Which they are.

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September Storm Relay Story Part 5

This is getting personal. Our own Abigail Reynolds is in the path of a tropical storm. Meredith Esparza of Austenesque Reviews is in the path of Hurricane Dorian. So is Samantha Whitman, another JAFF author who generously donated a cameo and critique for this fundraiser. Let’s show our own our love and support right now. …

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Mysterious Mr. Darcy Chapter 7

For those of you who’ve been asking — here is the last chapter I’ll be posting on Austen Variations. The good news is — I’m expecting the book to be out on FRIDAY March 9th. Huzzah! It’s been a bit of a rough three weeks but all’s well that ends well (I hope). Meanwhile, if …

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Cover Reveal: Mysterious Mr. Darcy or When Pride Prevails

This is my cover reveal for the WIP I originally called When Pride Prevails. I do like that title, and I was tempted to keep it, but I decided to rename it Mysterious Mr. Darcy because that is how Elizabeth thinks of him. I hope you like the cover. I’ve been struck down by the …

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WIP – When Pride Prevails – Chapter 5

In the last episode, Darcy’s interaction with Elizabeth followed canon to some extent. This next chapter goes in a different direction. The scene is the circulating library in Meryton. Meanwhile, if you haven’t read the earlier chapters, you need to start with the Prologue here, then Chapter 1 here, and Chapter 2 here,  Chapter 3 here, and then Chapter …

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WIP – When Pride Prevails – Chapter 4

In the last episode, we were at the Meryton Assembly. The scene is still the same. The question is, will Darcy & Elizabeth meet in this variation? Will they dance? Or will the story follow canon? Well, you’ll have to read it to find out. Meanwhile, if you haven’t read the earlier chapters, you need …

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WIP – When Pride Prevails – Chapter 3

So here it is again, the next chapter in my new novel, which should be coming out the third week in February.  This time we’re in familiar territory, namely, the Meryton Assembly, and Darcy and Elizabeth are in the same room. I should warn you, though, that things don’t work quite in the same way! …

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WIP: When Pride Prevails Chapter 2

Here is the third installment of my new variation When Pride Prevails.  As those of you who are following along know, Darcy’s situation is uncomfortable to say the least. We should be on more familiar territory now as the characters prepare for the Meryton Assembly. Hope you enjoy this twist on the original.  If you haven’t read …

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WIP: When Pride Prevails, Chapter 1

As I promised last week, I’m posting the next chapter of my new novel When Pride Prevails. Although this chapter is Chapter One, you need to read the Prologue first. As you have already seen, my new novel involves a slightly more angsty Darcy than I usually portray. I prefer not to say too much …

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WIP: When Pride Prevails: Prologue

Well, it’s the new year, folks, and time for a brand new Pride and Prejudice variation. This one is a bit of a departure for me because it features a Darcy who is a bit more angsty. Usually, like Lizzy, I like to laugh just a little bit at dear Mr. Darcy, but this time …

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Dancing Through the Snow: A Traditional Regency

Here in the UK we don’t have Thanksgiving, so most of us are starting to get into the mood for Christmas. I’ll soon be going in to London to see what decorations Fortnum and Mason have for us. Mince pies are everywhere, along with custard and brandy sauce, and of course what Jane Austen would …

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