Alix James

Alix James/Nicole Clarkston is the author of Pride and Prejudice variations as well as North and South inspired novels. Copyright © Alix James, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 20212 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 All rights reserved. No part of Nicole's blog posts or published content may be reproduced in any form on by an electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.

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  3. Looking Forward: Launch of A Fine Mind and a Givewaway! — 110 comments
  4. Mr. Darcy and the Governess Pre-Launch and Giveaway — 100 comments
  5. Nefarious Pre-Order Announcement — 83 comments

Author's posts

September’s Interview with a Janeite, with Special Guest Glynis and Host Kara Louise!

A big welcome this month to a devoted Jane Austen enthusiast, Glynis! Glynis was kind enough to share her thoughts with us this month, and I think you will enjoy what she has to say about everyone’s favorite man in the cravat. Her special hostess this month is Kara Louise, who will tell you about …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Five

Welcome back for another week of our little tale! Lydia has stepped out for a breath of fresh air at her last ball in Brighton, and she is hoping that a certain gentleman might appear to escort her to keep her safe. A lady cannot be too careful, for one never knows what sorts of …

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These Dreams Release Date!

… except that it’s not… because that already happened…. As you may have already noticed, my latest book These Dreams was released early last week, and with some *ahem* substantial file errors. All things are not necessarily straightforward in ebook publishing, I have learned, and we are still waiting on Amazon to finish making sure …

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September’s Interview with a Janeite winner!

Last month, we announced that our special August guest would be chosen by the number of comments on the AV blog. There were actually two lovely ladies running neck and neck for that honor, and this month, I am proud to announce that Glynis is our guest for September! Her gracious host will be Kara …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Three

This week we continue with our story of George Wickham and Lydia Bennet. Lydia has written her favourite gentleman another note, and is searching for a secret way to put it into his hands. If you are just joining our fun little serial, the previous installments can be found here:   Part One     …

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Interview With a Janeite, Special Guest Carole in Canada!

This month, it is our pleasure to welcome avid Jane Austen enthusiast Carole in Canada to the blog. Thank you for joining us, Carole! She has some delightful thoughts to share about Jane Austen, and the community of admirers who love her work. She is graciously hosted this month by Jack Caldwell, and Jack has …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part One

Have you ever wondered what really happened between George Wickham and Lydia Bennet in Brighton? It seems, dear readers, that there are two sides to every tale. The couple in question have been roundly abused and ridiculed by fans of a certain novel, wherein they were not the primary characters, but their romance is one of remarkable …

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Excerpt from These Dreams, Soon to be Released!

Good evening from hot and sunny Oregon! I have had the absolute pleasure this week of being whisked away by my very own Mr Bingley (he’s far more cheerful than Darcy, and I like it that way) to a child-free writing retreat at the lovely Oregon Coast.  I have had cool temperatures, a private room, …

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Interview with a Janeite for August

Hello, dear Austen lovers! Last month we had the absolute delight of hosting Kathy Schmitt on the blog. She had some wonderful insights about Jane Austen, and Abigail Reynolds offered a lovely hostess gift. Thank you so much to both of you! We are presently searching for our August Guest of honor, but this month, …

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Words from Experience to Youth, the Long-awaited Part Five

This week we bring you another series of letters between the Wickham and Thornton households. These most recent finds were the source of much mirth to the Wickham biographer, but the Thornton heirs are decrying them as falsified. There is a pending lawsuit on the matter, so we urge the reader to enjoy these missives …

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