Nicole Clarkston

Nicole Clarkston is the author of Pride and Prejudice variations as well as North and South inspired novels. Copyright © Nicole Clarkston, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 20212 2022, 2023 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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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Thirteen

All may not be sunshine and roses as our joyous couple had expected. What began as a delightful journey full of teases, anticipation, and longing, has just taken a frightening turn. Someone has followed them, and they know George Wickham by name. Catch up on previous adventures here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part …

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A Most Respectable Elopement: Part Eleven

It is the morning after… but after what? It seems that Miss Lydia has learned from the best when it comes to beguiling. Though head over heels in love with her soldier, she is  not quite through teaching George Wickham that she is not a lady to underestimate. Find out what our daring couple is …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Nine

We rejoin our nefarious couple as they seek lodgings on their first evening from Brighton. Lydia is determined to provide her love all the entertainment a gentleman might require, but Mr Wickham seems a little preoccupied. Could he, perhaps, be concerned about some mysterious personages? Or is he more thoughtful about what the remainder of …

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Interview With A Janeite: Meet Patricia Edmisson!

This month, we had the delight of sitting down with Austenite Patty Edmisson. She shares her thoughts about Jane Austen’s works, and her lovely host this month is Maria Grace. Join us for a cozy chat! AV: How did you first discover Jane Austen? PE:  I believe I first discovered Jane Austen in high school. …

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Searching for an October Janeite

I have been enjoying getting to know some of our regular guests here at Austen Variations! We are gearing up for October and we already have a special hostess lined up. This moth’s guest will be chosen on October 4 from our top Facebook participants. There is still time to like and share, and we …

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A Most Respectable Elopement, Part Seven

Welcome back to the most scandalous story of the season! George Wickham and Lydia Bennet have fallen head over heels for one another, but a proper marriage is out of the question. What, then, is a young couple to do? Will hearts on fire chart their course, or will cooler heads prevail? Find out the …

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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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