As the golden song faded with the end of the first act and the curtain was drawn, Lydia sprawled along the velvet railing of the box, crushing her bosom against it. “Lizzy,” she said pettishly, “That girl is no prettier than I am, and she squeals too high when she sings.” Elizabeth was surprised. “Why, …
Lord Byron’s Box (The Darcys in Venice, Chapter 27)
Mr. Collins stood awkwardly in the middle of Lord Byron’s box at the Teatro de Fenice, arms akimbo, looking very much how he felt, like a fish out of water. “I declare! This is very fine, to be sure, to be in a box at the opera, but I do not know if it will …
Ask Me Anything! by Jennifer Altman
Hello friends! First, a big thank you to everyone who commented on my last post! I am so excited to be back today with an “Ask Me Anything!” But before we get started, I wanted to take a moment to announce the giveaway winners! Congratulations to Rebecca L McBrayer and Kelly! Each of you will …
Christmas in October
Happy day, Janeites! What a strange bought of weather we have had around the globe this year. I was reading an old favorite the other day, and was wishing for some lovely winter weather. You know, the kind with snowflakes ‘that stay on our nose and eyelashes.’ Well, that in itself is too far off, …
On Air: A New E&D Short Story! (Part One)
Hi there, friends! Long time, no see! I have much to say, but not much time to say it, so I’ll just get right to the point: I’m writing yet another E&D short story, and here’s Part I! Hope to post Part II in a fortnight. I haven’t edited this part yet, so you’re getting …
Before the Opera – The Darcys in Venice Chapter 26
Lord Byron sent over a note to say that he had ordered tickets for the opera at Teatro la Fenice for the whole party. Contessa Guiccioli had already arrived and was in residence, and they would travel in the two gondolas, Byron’s own and Mr. Darcy’s. “I long to see her,” enthused Lydia as they …
Release Day and Giveaway: Entwined Magic!!
The very last book of Mr. Darcy’s Magic is out!! And to celebrate, I’m having a giveaway! The bewitching, much-anticipated conclusion of the award-winning Pride and Prejudice variation!! Elizabeth and Darcy dream of a peaceful life together in idyllic Pemberley, but when rumors start circulating that Napoleon intends to invade the Kingdom by sea, they …
The Measure of Honor Launch and Giveaway
The last of The Triplets is going live by tomorrow! If you preordered The Measure of Honor, start watching your device, because it’s landing soon! This series has been so much fun for me. That should tell you something about me… Torturing Darcy appears to be my idea of “fun”. You should feel sorry for …
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