Marianne looked out the parlor window. “What are they talking about?” she asked her mother. “Of whom are you speaking?” Mrs. Dashwood asked. “Elinor and Colonel Brandon. They have been talking for a half an hour. What can they possibly be discussing? The Colonel is so boring. I cannot imagine what is holding Elinor’s interest.” …
Colonel Brandon and Elinor Dashwood – Part 1 – Mary Simonsen
Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane …
March Madness – Darcy and Wentworth Meet
Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane Austen’s …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Lydia’s Wedding
In this last of the three-part story about Lydia and Wickham, Lydia is brought to her wedding, but not to reason, by Mrs. Gardiner. It was after breakfast that Mr. Gardiner was called away to consult with his man of business, Mr. Stone, and Lydia was wild with fear that he would take …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Lydia Elopes
Part Two in this three-part series of stories about Lydia and Wickham’s wicked elopement. Let us join this young pair, whom Jane Austen said were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue. “ “Look here, Lydia,” said Wickham, getting out of bed and standing by the window, watching red coated …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Wickham’s Scheme of Elopement
Today we begin three parts of a story about Lydia and her shocking relations with Wickham that (some would say unfortunately) led to their wedding. A preface to this tale was posted on August 24, 2015, so you may like to go back to prepare yourself! About a month after Lydia’s removal to Brighton, …
March Madness
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to break out of the winter doldrums. With that in mind, a few weeks ago we asked our amazing readers on Facebook for crossover ideas and received so many clever and funny suggestions. Thank you to all of you who shared your thoughts. In case you’re not …
27 Corsets:On Writing a Jane Austen Rom Com~Guest Post from Katie Oliver
Jane Austen’s shoes are impossible to fill. Let me just state that up front. As a published author of six romantic comedies, I’m no stranger to the writing game – or to the debt that authors and readers alike owe Miss Austen for the literary and romantic trail she blazed. Just today I studied the …
A Man and His Dog
There are so many qualities that can give us an insight into a romance hero’s soul, but I think one of the fastest is the way he treats those who are considered weaker than him — young children, the elderly, his servants — and particularly creatures who are completely at his mercy. When I was …
New Free Books!
We love our readers and we want you to know it! So, this month we have for you, not one, but two new free books! Click the covers to see and download them. You can also find them on our ‘Free Books’ page. Enjoy and spread the word! We love our readers! If you’d …
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