Is Caroline Bingley green with envy as she notices Mr. Darcy’s attentions to Elizabeth Bennet? Does Emma Woodhouse wish unspeakable horrors on Harriet Smith because of Harriet’s crush on Mr. Knightley? After Willoughby, does Marianne covet Elinor’s more sensible behaviour? We could go on for ages, but it’s only for this month so don’t miss …
It’s a while since I’ve posted here at Austen Variations, and it’s lovely to be back! What’s more, I’m bringing a guest with me: my friend and writing partner, Ada Bright. We’ve just spent a fantastic year co-writing a contemporary mystery-cum-romance set against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Bath during the annual Jane …
Summer is here! Time for days at the beach with lots of sun, sand, and romance. Grab your sunblock and join your favourite Austen characters in their adventures at the sea. In this excerpt from What Would Lizzy Bennet Do?, Katie Oliver takes us to a regatta race on a summer’s day on the South Devon coast. …
Let me just say that I’m beyond excited to officially join the Austen Variations group today. Thank you all for the warm welcome. I’ve been poking around the Austen Variations website for a little while now, and I’m impressed with the collective knowledge on display, as well as the excellent writing talents. I’m honored to be …
Jane Austen’s shoes are impossible to fill. Let me just state that up front. As a published author of six romantic comedies, I’m no stranger to the writing game – or to the debt that authors and readers alike owe Miss Austen for the literary and romantic trail she blazed. Just today I studied the …
Here’s the next episode of Miss Darcy’s Parisian Pin – you can find the other chapters here if you’ve missed any – I hope you enjoy it! Jane Georgiana dressed with care for her first ball at Bath. She was delighted with her new gown of finest embroidered muslin and chose a necklace of seed …
Here’s the next chapter of Miss Darcy’s Parisian Pin, the sequel to Mrs Darcy’s Diamonds – if you missed the first three episodes click for one, two and three here. It’s a complete tale in itself so you don’t need to have read Mrs Darcy’s Diamonds if you missed it. I hope you enjoy it! Jane Chapter …
Here’s the next chapter of Miss Darcy’s Parisian Pin, the sequel to Mrs Darcy’s Diamonds – if you missed the first two episodes you can find one here and two here. It’s a complete tale in itself so you don’t need to have read Mrs Darcy’s Diamonds if you missed it. I hope you enjoy …
I’m sorry it’s taken me a while to post this chapter but writing Miss Darcy’s Parisian Pin is taking a little longer than I expected. I’d hoped to have this out for May, but I’ve been a little distracted by a few ongoing writing projects so its publication has been postponed. I’m working on a …
There had been little time for exploring Pemberley’s grounds what with adjusting to her new position as mistress, generally finding her way round such a large house, and being busy receiving callers eager to greet the new bride, so when Mr Darcy announced he was taking a few days off from estate business to please …
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