As I promised last week, I’m posting the next chapter of my new novel When Pride Prevails. Although this chapter is Chapter One, you need to read the Prologue first. As you have already seen, my new novel involves a slightly more angsty Darcy than I usually portray. I prefer not to say too much …
Well, it’s the new year, folks, and time for a brand new Pride and Prejudice variation. This one is a bit of a departure for me because it features a Darcy who is a bit more angsty. Usually, like Lizzy, I like to laugh just a little bit at dear Mr. Darcy, but this time …
Here in the UK we don’t have Thanksgiving, so most of us are starting to get into the mood for Christmas. I’ll soon be going in to London to see what decorations Fortnum and Mason have for us. Mince pies are everywhere, along with custard and brandy sauce, and of course what Jane Austen would …
Hello everybody. I’m very busy writing a new Darcy and Elizabeth novel — it’s an adventure story — and I’m having lots of fun with it, but since I haven’t posted for ages, I wanted to give you a wave and tell you what else I’ve been doing. I’m part of the Regency Romantics group …
As we move into November I thought it might be nice to start with a short excerpt from my Regency novella, Dancing Through the Snow, which is part of the box set with the Regency Romantics. Since it’s a box set, there’s no opportunity for me to have an excerpt on Amazon, so I’d like to share the beginning …
It’s that time of the year. The days are getting shorter, there’s a bite in the air, and the clocks are soon to be turned back. I don’t know how it is in your neck of the woods, but here in the UK, the shops are starting to put up Christmas items in preparation for …
It’s October, and here on Austen Variations we’re celebrating the fabulous Halloween season by indulging in some fantasy. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to present a segment from my one and only Pride and Prejudice inspired fantasy novel. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, here’s a little excerpt to …
It’s been a long journey from start to finish but here it is, finally! Mr. Darcy’s Pride and Joy is now available on Amazon Kindle and paperback in Barnes and Noble, and will shortly be in other formats, too. Mr. Darcy’s Pride and Joy concludes The Darcy Novel series, but it can easily be read as …
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 the second of The Darcy Novels series, Mr. Darcy’s Challenge, Mr. Darcy and the Bennets have gone to Brighton to find …
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! One thing that bothers me about the movie versions of Jane Austen is that they generally make the villains rather too handsome. Think Dan …
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