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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  1. Jane in January: Another New Beginning — 206 comments
  2. Leap into Love: Excerpt from a New Novella by Nicole Clarkston — 119 comments
  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

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Excerpt Love-Hate New Release and Giveaway

Brrrr! At least, that’s what I’ve been saying a lot lately, and I’m sure there are those of you in colder parts of the country than Oregon. Whose idea was it to have a winter storm in February, anyway? Foul, I say! Anyway, I hope you’re all keeping safe and warm. My contribution to our …

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Looking Forward: Launch of A Fine Mind and a Givewaway!

This month, we have been taking a look back at the last year and taking a moment to collect our breath as we plunge into 2021.  My 2020 was… unique. My kids aren’t getting any younger, so we did what we could to enjoy them this year.  In the time B.C. (Before Covid) my daughter …

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Advent Calendar Day 16: A Birthday Vignette!

For those of you keeping track, today we are wishing Jane Austen a Happy 245th Birthday! Thank you, our dear lady, for giving us so many more years of joy and love and laughter than you were able to enjoy yourself. In the time-honored tradition of giving gifts in celebration, today I am offering an …

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Advent Calendar Day 12: Sleigh Ride! Behind the Scenes Video Tour

I must offer my deepest apologies to everyone! The post encountered some technical difficulties that took quite a few hours to resolve (and still aren’t quite complete). I’m not quite sure how I accomplished this (I’m an author, not a video engineer) but the video went live… in 3D! I’m still scratching my head about …

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After the Wedding (there may be kissing)

Well, is this a swoony theme this month, or what? I’ve been loving all these romantic reads, but my fan is about worn out! Now, I will be quite honest. I was planning to write an exclusive for this theme because it was so much fun, but… I didn’t. You can throw your rotten tomatoes …

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The Boer War

I will be honest. Research is at the same time the most boring and the most exciting part of writing. Boring when you are flipping through topic after topic,  trying to dial in your facts and make sure you have all the right details in place. Exciting… when all those details tell the story for …

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Book Launch: Tempted Launch!

Well, it finally happened! I’m done “Tempting ” you, and the wait is over. The cover reveal is happening over at More Agreeably Engaged, so I won’t post it here… yet. Janet has something very special to share about this cover, so I’ll let her tell you all about the wringer I put her through! …

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Tempted: Chapter Six

Hello, everyone! I’ve gone to ground , enjoying this summer weather a little too much and getting a little too lost in the final phases of this book.  I hope this post finds you all safe and well with all the hard things going on in the world right now. This will be the last …

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Tempted Chapters Four and Five

Yes, you read that right… Two chapters this week! Why? Because I said, that’s why. Unlike my kids, I’m guessing no one here will complain when I say that. I hope you enjoy! Chapter Four Derbyshire, EnglandJuly 1900 Great Scott! Elizabeth swallowed and put a trembling hand to the window. How did one form an oath …

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Tempted Chapter Three

Well, here we are at Chapter Three!  I hope you are all staying healthy and well. I keep working away at this beast, trying to make it mind. This week’s offering includes a bit of  Elizabeth’s back story, but that will not be the case in every chapter.  I think you’ll find that the Bennets …

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