It’s that time again! My upcoming novel – Captain Wentworth in His Own Words – is basically finished and out to a few trusted beta readers. While I wait for their feedback (and before a final round of edits and proofreading), it’s time to think about the cover. Exciting! I do enjoy this part of …
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Shadows of the Past is AVAILABLE
Good Morning to Everyone! UPDATE: Winner of the giveaway is LeslieGB! Check your email! The blog schedule has been full this week, so I am late posting about my new release. Shadows of the Past came out last Sunday, and if you subscribe to my newsletter, you know my mom had a full hip replacement …
Giveaway Winners for Seasons of Waiting
Hi, All! I’m finally back with a list of giveaway winners! Because so many of you requested paperbacks, I decided to give away three paperbacks, three US codes, and one UK code (only because there was just one of you who listed a UK code preference; if others wanted a UK code, let me know …
A Sneak Peek: The Unexpected Heir
Hi there! I am working on final edits on this, but I wanted to give everyone a heads up that it’s coming. I am hoping before July, but of course, that depends upon the schedule of others as well as my own. This is strictly Regency, but is also a fantasy with bits of different …
Surprise Sneak Peak: In the Works
I have a surprise for you!! I’m working on my final edits for a new Regency Pride and Prejudice variation and I think you’re going to love it! It won’t be long now, and I can’t wait to share the news! Keep a lookout for it. It’s coming very soon! Meanwhile, I wanted to share …
News! (And a giveaway…)
Greetings and happy spring! When I haven’t been buried in work, I’ve been…hmm, I should say I’ve been writing, but in truth, I’ve been using my free moments to walk and enjoy spring! Mostly, though, I’ve been working or sleeping. Sickness and some unexpected tasks have made my writing life take a back seat to …
Release Day Giveaway for Body and Soul and Another Sneak Peak
Happy Release Day for Body and Soul! A reader suggested this story’s plot bunny, and it turned out so well. If you’ve been following the snippets on Facebook, you’ll know that this is a redemption story of sorts. Mrs. Bennet and Elizabeth must overcome their differences, but not just them. Mr. Bennet and Mr. Darcy …
Pride & Prejudice Cover Design Contest—Part 2!
Hi friends, First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in my original Pride and Prejudice book cover contest here on the Austen Variations blog! I’ll admit—I was a little nervous at first. I worried that either there wouldn’t be enough votes, or that the responses would be so evenly spread out that I’d …
Before Elizabeth
I’m glad you’re enjoying the Prelude to Pemberley segments so much! Although this isn’t an official one, it really could have been. It’s actually an excerpt from the prequel portion of my novel Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words, before Darcy has met Elizabeth and he’s considering marriage in a very logically minded way. [If …
Thwarted Audiobook is Out Now + a Giveaway!
Good Morning Everyone, and Happy Friday! Just popping in with a short update today. I am so excited to announce my first every audiobook, Thwarted, is now available on Audible. The narrator is the amazing Harry Frost, and hearing how he brought my characters to life has been a real treat. In celebration, I am …



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