P&P Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy Races to Ramsgate

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 …

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The Slipper Scandal Game–With a Giveaway!

🧐 BONUS QUESTION GAME for The Slipper Scandal Readers! The Slipper Scandal was released last Friday and is available in Kindle Unlimited–reviews have been great, so thank you for that! Now, let’s play a game, so you can win a prize! In The Slipper Scandal, Elizabeth almost leaves London—but at the very last moment, she changes …

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Bullock’s Museum and The Slipper Scandal

The cover of The Slipper Sandal by Melanie Rachel

When I was writing The Slipper Scandal (which will be released into the wild tomorrow!) I wanted to think up some lesser used sites in 1811 London where ODC could meet. The story takes place in January/February of 1811 (yep, a little pre-canon), so these places needed to be indoors. The main one I decided …

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Prelude to Pemberley: Georgiana Agrees to Elope…

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 …

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Country Lanes, an Ancient Village and a Dazzling City

I have always had a fondness for the less-travelled road, and earlier this year the less-travelled road took me and my husband to the coast of Norfolk. It was our first trip to East Anglia. I can’t imagine why we had never visited that part of the country before (but I’m pretty sure that if …

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Fairy Tales and Jane Austen Variations

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 …

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P&P: Prelude to Pemberley: Mr. Darcy in London

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 …

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New Audiobook Giveaway! Entwined Magic

Elizabeth Bennet is in a white Regency-era dress. She stands in a Regency era garden, with entwined threads of magic surrounding her.

Today, I’m celebrating the release of my new audiobook: Entwined Magic, read by  Jennifer M. Dixon and released by Tantor Media. I’ve been waiting for this audio version for a while!! I’m so thrilled that the audio is finally available!!! As you know, this is Book 4 of Mr. Darcy’s Magic, and the final book …

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New Audiobook Release – A Novel Holiday

It’s finally here on audiobook! A little early for Christmas in July, but hopefully, you’re up for a fun love story for June. Ann did a great job narrating the book, and I’ve uploaded a sample for your to listen to for an idea of her tone and voices. Tell me what you think of …

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Pride and Prejudice Release Celebration!

Hello friends! If you’ve been following along on the blog, you already know that I’ve been working on a little bit of a passion project—my own edition of Jane Austen’s iconic novel, Pride and Prejudice. And I am so happy to announce that the book is finally out in the world! 🎉🎉🎉 To celebrate the …

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