On this day in 1775 our esteemed authoress was born. What better way to celebrate than to share some of our favorite quotes from her? In one of Austen’s letters, she wrote: I can just imagine her face, and maybe even the kind of day she was having when she wrote this. These words …
Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far! I’ve had a few requests for a love story for Charlotte from Unwrapping Mr. Darcy, so I took a break from what I’ve been working on and whipped this little bit up for you. I only have the one post this year, …
As a special treat for Austen Variation readers at Advent, I present the final part of what is now published as “A Most Affectionate Mother.” Part 15 The next morning proved clear and bright and all things such a wonderful morning ought to be. Mary sat beside him on the seat of his modest gig. …
Last Christmas I began writing my series “The Darcys and Lord Byron in Venice,” in which Darcy and Elizabeth visit La Serenissima, and find that Lord Byron is their neighbor in the palazzo next door. After five episodes, I was interrupted by my husband’s illness (now thankfully recovered from!), and so now I am happy …
UPDATE: The random drawings have been done!! CONGRATS to the 3 flash drive winners with the PDFs of these books: Meryton Miss – According to Jane Shelley B Hoisington – Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match Christa Buchan – Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Bet Please email me (MarilynBrant AT Gmail DOT Com) — or, …
The Cajun Cheesehead Critic Takes on Christmas Songs Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Wait! This isn’t a post about Jane Austen adaptations! You’re right. The next one got moved to December 27. Watch for it. Now, on with the show. Honestly, is there a better season in the United States than the holiday season? Starting …
Merry Christmas! We bring you a very special Christmas interview today. George and Lydia Wickham have invited the elusive Kirk to join them for some mulled wine around the hearth, and they have a great deal to say about Jane Austen today. Pull on your fuzzy socks, snuggle into your stocking cap, and join …
Much is often made of love and joy and peace during the Christmas season. Gifts abound, good deeds are thought of that would never come up at other times of the year, songs are sung, and we all dream of toasty evenings around the fire with a warm mug and our loved ones at hand. …
As a special treat for Austen Variation readers at Advent, I present the penultimate part of what is now published as “A Most Affectionate Mother.” Part 14 Mrs. Johnstone was waiting in the kitchen with a dry, warm blanket and a large cup of hot broth. Mr. Johnstone set her down in front of the …
My new book Mr. Darcy’s Enchantment came out last week, and what a wild ride it’s been! The reader reactions and enthusiasm have stunned me. It’s every writer’s dream to write a book that totally wows its readers, and this is as close as I’ve ever come. Here are a couple of reader reactions : …
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