Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. Anne writes in her journal… March 18th, 1812 Dear Diary, William Darcy is …
When we think of St. Patrick’s Day now, we tend to picture a great deal of green, a great many decorations, and more shamrock-themed enthusiasm than anyone in the Regency would have recognized. In Austen’s era, March 17 was first and foremost the feast day of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. It was a religious …
Thanks for joining me on our Create Your Own JAFF Adventure! Just starting? You can catch up on previous posts collected here: https://austenvariations.com/category/sarah-courtney/ . Last week, Elizabeth found Mr. Darcy injured on the roadside, and the majority vote was that she should take him to London as he requested! So the story will continue from …
The readers have spoken! Thank you to all of you who read the first part of the Create Your Own JAFF Adventure and voted. If you missed the first post, don’t worry! You can still jump in any time and vote on the next choice. We had a fairly even split between those people who …
The inspiration for this book came from a favorite History Channel on Facebook: History with Amy. You can find her videos here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554921195366 One particular video focused on Caroline of Brunswick, the unfortunate wife of the prince regent. In that video, I learned that Caroline often adopted children. She was lonely, and her access to …
Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. Elizabeth to Mrs Gardiner Longbourn, 25 February 1812 My dearest Aunt, I must begin by …
Have you ever read a JAFF story and wished you could shake some sense into a character or two? Tell them not to open that door, to tell the truth, to get out of that carriage, to stay at Netherfield? Now is your chance! Travel back to the autumn of 1811 and step into Elizabeth …
New Release Spotlight + Giveaway Disguise of Any Sort I am delighted to announce the release of Disguise of Any Sort, a Regency-era novel that begins with one irreversible moment and unfolds into a story shaped by secrecy, consequence, and quiet courage. To celebrate, I am hosting a giveaway for readers. Giveaway details:One winner who …
It’s Monday (day 4 after release) and I’m celebrating The Princess Problem with an audiobook code drop! Want to listen? Comment on this post with the phrase “PRINCESS AUDIO” and tell me: if you were offered a title, would you take it ? I’ll pick two winners at random, so be sure to enter by Friday …
Have you heard of Galentine’s Day? Celebrated every February 13, Galentine’s Day honors female friendship. In honor of this delightful holiday, created by the delightful Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation, I’m offering two books — free! — that also celebrate female friendship: One day I’ll write something new to give away! In the …
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