Lydia is in Brighton as Mrs. Forster’s particular guest. She is having a wonderful time with all the soldiers paying to her – especially Mr. Wickham. July 30, 1812 “George!” Lydia waved her hand excitedly. “Over here!” She placed both hands over her heart when she saw him look up and smile at …
I’m very excited to announce that my new novella, A Merry Christmas Chase, is being released as part of the box set Regency Quintet: Christmas edition. The novella (which is almost novel-length) has been something I’ve had on a back burner for some time. I put it aside when I first started writing Jane Austen …
Elizabeth and her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner have made their second visit to Pemberley – Mr. Gardiner to accept Mr. Darcy’s invitation to fishing and the ladies to wait on his sister. Elizabeth and her aunt talk over the day’s events on their return drive to Lambton, but neither of them is bold …
While at Rosings, Mr. Darcy interacts with Elizabeth during calls to the Parsonage and as she and the Collins’ dine at Rosings. Not satisfied with those interactions, he desires to happen upon her as she walks the Park. Monday, 11 April 1812 Darcy peered anxiously about the edge of the orchard. Where could Elizabeth …
In chapter 22 we’re told that, the morning after a dinner at Lucas Lodge, Mr. Collins slyly slips away from Longbourn with the covert aim of proposing marriage to Charlotte Lucas. This is exactly what Charlotte has been hoping for, and, perceiving him from an upper window, she instantly sets out “to meet …
So excited to announce the launch of ‘A Spot of Sweet Tea: Hopes and Beginnings’, a collection of sweet, Austen inspired short stories. Here’s a bit about the collection: Sweet, Austen-inspired treats, perfect with a cup of tea. Full of hope and ripe with possibility, beginnings and new beginnings refresh the spirit with optimism and anticipation. Four …
As Darcy spends time in London, he attempts to put one woman and her “fine eyes” out of his mind. Will a letter and his annual trip to Rosings be just what he needs? Monday, 9 March 1812 A knock at the door roused Darcy from the ledgers before him. “Enter,” he called. The …
On Friday night, I had the great pleasure of visiting a suburban Chicago book club to discuss TAKE A CHANCE ON ME and THE ONE THAT I WANT, the first two stories in my new Mirabelle Harbor series. It was a blast!! I knew going in that it would be, though, since I’d been invited to join …
Lydia received an invitation from Mrs. Forster,the wife of the Colonel of the regiment, to accompany her to Brighton. This invaluable friend was a young woman, and very lately married. Spring, 1812. Early on a bright morning in late May, a gay party left Meryton: the girls, Lydia and Mrs. Forster, with the …
I didn’t intend to go hunting for Longbourn, but I like to have a mental image of a setting when I write. So when I started on Alone with Mr. Darcy, I wanted to find a picture of the road to Longbourn Darcy and Elizabeth would be walking along. Of course, it had to be the real road, so …
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