When you picture Regency Christmas, do you see twinkling lights, piles of presents, and everyone in ugly sweaters? I regret to inform you that Elizabeth’s Mr. Darcy owns zero ugly sweaters. Not even one with a reindeer. This is because in Jane Austen’s time, December looked a little different: No Christmas trees (for most English …
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Dear Miss Austen . . .
16 December 2025 My dear Miss Austen, It has come to my attention across years, pages, and more variations and adaptations than even Lady Catherine could properly censure, that today is the anniversary of your birth. I am reliably informed you have reached the distinguished age of 250, which, even for an immortal authoress, is …
Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen: Special Anniversary Sale!
Hi friends! As many of you know, tomorrow (December 16, 2025) marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth—a milestone worth celebrating! To honor the author whose wit, wisdom, and insight have shaped my own writing journey, I’m offering special anniversary pricing on my edition of Pride and Prejudice as well as all of my …
Cozy Christmas Stories
Christmas has always held a special, sparkling place in my heart. It’s the one holiday for which I pull out bins upon bins of decorations—far more than any reasonable person should possess, yet somehow never quite enough. I love the glow of lights, the warmth of traditions, and most of all, the stories. It’s also …
Prelude to Pemberley: After the Netherfield Ball
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on …
It’s here: Unwrapping Christmas, a Sweet Pride & Prejudice Christmas rom-com Excerpt!
Are you ready for the holiday season??? I’m excited to share that my new Pride and Prejudice variation Christmas novella, Unwrapping Christmas, is now available! This is a low-angst, low-steam romantic comedy with all the emotional feels! It brings Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy into a modern London Christmas—complete with a Bennet sister’s chat group, …
Research Rabbit Hole: The History of The 12 Days of Christmas
Hello, dear readers! While drafting my newest Christmas story, I accidentally tumbled head-first into one of the most delightful research rabbit holes I’ve ever encountered. All I wanted was a little inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s romantic gift-giving… and suddenly I found myself deep in the history of The Twelve Days of Christmas. To my utter …
Why You Should Read Pride and Prejudice in Other Eras
If you’re anything like me, you’ve read Pride and Prejudice so many times that you can practically recite Mr. Collins’s proposal while brushing your teeth. (A hazardous activity. The line about “your portion is unhappily so small” almost made me choke on toothpaste once.) But here’s the thing: Jane Austen’s most famous couple, Elizabeth Bennet …
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy’s Thoughts While Dining with the Officers.
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on …
Coming soon: Mr. Darcy’s Twelve Days of Christmas
Good morning, everyone! I am pleased to announce that my Christmas novel, Mr. Darcy’s Twelve Days of Christmas is up for preorder and will be released soon! The release date is set for the fifteenth of November, but if I can, I’ll push it sooner. I was brainstorming ideas for a short story that is …
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