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 …
I had the delightful opportunity this past summer to visit England with my 12-year-old daughter, and we had a wonderful time visiting some of the places where Jane Austen once lived, walked, and wrote her books. This year is the 250th anniversary of her birth, and it sometimes felt as though all of England was …
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 …
One of the interesting challenges for JAFF writers is the ever-evolving nature of the English language. All languages change over time, leaving modern French speakers trying to read Old French, like the Eulalia text: Buona pulcella fut eulalia./ Bel auret corps bellezour anima/ Voldrent la veintre li deo Inimi. almost as lost as your average …
We fanfic writers love to play around with the soul mate idea. It sounds lovely in some ways–two people who are meant for each other, destined to find each other and fulfill each other’s every emotional need. In real life, most people probably don’t believe in soul mates. I personally believe that one could find …
Have you seen that meme going around about Ursula Le Guin’s writing schedule? Some writers are early birds and swear by waking up early and getting things done while they are fresh and the world is new. Others are night owls, doing their best writing as the world quiets around them. I have six children, …
I have to confess, adult I may be, but I still love fairy tales! Who doesn’t enjoy a good Cinderella story, whether it’s a romantic comedy or a football team turning things around to win the Superbowl? Fairy tales appeal to some of our deepest longings—to be seen as beautiful even when we look or …
One of my favorite kinds of Jane Austen variations is when we have a story that follows all or part of the plot of the original story, except that there is something going on in the background that changes everything. From stories in which Elizabeth and Darcy are secretly married before they meet at the …
My name is Sarah Courtney, and I’m so thrilled that I was invited to join this wonderful community of Austen Variations! I love reading all of the amazing blog posts and seeing how enthusiastic JAFF readers are to discuss stories and support authors and hear about new releases. I can’t wait to join in all …
Hello all! You’ve been waiting patiently for the big announcement and it’s finally here! We have FOUR new members! Please join us in welcoming Melanie Rachel, Summer Hanford, Sarah Courtney, and MJ Stratton! By a lucky twist of fate, all four new members were at JAFFCon in Vegas a few weeks ago. Feeling cheeky, we …
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