Category: Leslie L. Diamond

Anniversary Celebration: Revisiting the Charlotte and Mr. Collins

It’s our anniversary, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Throughout February, we’re commemorating the success of Austen Variations‘ first year by dropping in on some of our favorite Austen couples on their anniversaries. We started with the Darcys and the Bingleys on the 2nd. Today, we’re visiting the Collinses from Pride and Prejudice. I …

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Jane in January – P&P Missing Scene – Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam Take a Trip to Cheapside

We’re in week 3 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.” 26 January 1812. An hour prior, Colonel Fitzwilliam had appeared in his study, insisting they had to venture out to a shop in Cheapside. Cheapside! Of course, he had refused, if for no other reason, …

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Welcome to our newest member: L.L. Diamond

As I considered today’s post, what is to be my introduction to you, I could only think of how I came to this point—where I am today. I became interested in Jane Austen’s work long ago, but only found Jane Austen fan fiction about five years ago. I went on a reading frenzy, devouring titles …

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Sixpence and Christmas Pudding by Leslie Diamond

 First off, I want to give a huge thanks to Austen Variations for asking me to be one of their guest posts! I recently made a big move across the pond, and have spent the last six months adjusting to life as an expat. I realize every day I still have a long way to …

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