We’re all talking about inspiration this month at Austen Variations. Or anti-inspiration, as the case may be. The inspiration for my books is usually a vivid idea for an emotionally intense scene. My next book is the exception. It started with a setting, or rather an anti-setting. You’ve heard of invasive species. Well, I’ve been …
My new book Mr. Darcy’s Enchantment came out last week, and what a wild ride it’s been! The reader reactions and enthusiasm have stunned me. It’s every writer’s dream to write a book that totally wows its readers, and this is as close as I’ve ever come. Here are a couple of reader reactions : …
I’ve been hard at work on two very different books. My last post on my blog had an excerpt from one of them, and I’ll have more of that next month. The big news, though, is that my other book, Mr. Darcy’s Enchantment, will be released December 4! This story idea has been hanging in the …
Welcome to the conclusion of “Pride, Prejudice and Snow”! Here are links to Part 1 and Part 2 in case you missed them. This is a modern story set near Woods Hole, MA. It doesn’t include the characters from my Woods Hole stories, but I think of it as taking place in the same seaside universe. …
Today we’re celebrating Jane Austen’s birthday by taking you on a virtual tour of some of the special places in her life, and, of course, with a massive giveaway below! We’ve shown you pictures of Jane’s special places many times before, but this time you have the chance to look around, see the surroundings, and walk …
Today we have Advent fun for all ages – with Regency paper dolls! Here are some free ones for you to try, both online and printable. There are also books for sale of period paper dolls, but I’ve never tried those. Virtual paper dolls – choose their faces and hair, and then dress them for …
Welcome to the continuation of Pride, Prejudice and Snow! You can read Part 1 here, and the third and final part will be posted on Christmas Eve. No need to worry – there are no cliff-hangers, just Christmas miracles. This is a modern story set near Woods Hole, MA. It doesn’t include the characters from my …
Today’s Advent treat is a Darcy and Elizabeth Christmas short story I’ve been working on for a few years. Every autumn I’d dust it off and write some more, but never enough to publish it in time for Christmas. This year I decided put a conclusion on it and to post it for our readers. …
Today’s fun is an online jigsaw puzzle of Lyme Park at Christmas. Or if you prefer, we have jigsaws from Pride & Prejudice 1995 and 2005. Click on the image you prefer and start puzzling! (Hint: On the puzzle page click ‘OK’ to start your puzzle, then click and drag the pieces.)
Today we have a special Advent Calendar treat – a stunning 3D virtual walkthrough of Chiswick House, one of the finest Palladian houses in Britain. Here’s your chance to visit Jane Austen’s time and see the sort of decor that would exist at Pemberley. Chiswick House Walkthrough Click on any room and start exploring! Don’t forget to …
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