I posted this vignette a few years ago, and as I start backing up cookies for this year’s Christmas celebrations, I thought I’d share it again. ☃️ Christmas Eve Will Darcy approached the village of Meryton. He was hesitant to go directly to 13 Netherfield Park, which was still about fifteen minutes away, he estimated. …
Available Now for Preorder: Wrighting Old Wrongs
Sometimes you just have to stretch your wings and try something new. In this case, a little side step out of the Regency and Austen, to the Victorian Era and original characters who would be utterly at home in a Jane Austen book. With a little fantasy thrown in to make things more interesting. Welcome …
Variations on the theme “All Was Joy and Kindness”
I love this month’s theme, chosen by the wonderful Joana Starnes: “All was joy and kindness“! We could always use more of that in the world! When I first saw the phrase, I thought immediately of the holiday season; only later did I realize, with chagrin, that it’s a quote from Pride and Prejudice. (How …
P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte’s Surprise
Charlotte Lucas learns that not everything is as it seems Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 December 11, 1811 Charlotte had managed to avoid making any appearance in …
P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Bennet Consoles Jane
Did she help her daughter or only make matters worse? December 10, 1811 Jane has received the letter from Miss Bingley declaring they will not be returning to Netherfield, and that she has every hope that her brother will soon marry Miss Darcy. Mrs. Bennet hurried through the hallway to Mr. Bennet’s study. Without thinking, …
P&P The Untold Stories: Swaying Bingley’s Opinion of Jane
Did Darcy and Caroline really stoop to such devious measures? December 8, 1811 Darcy paced back and forth in the sitting room awaiting his guests. He knew this meeting was not going to be easy, but it must be done. Promptly at two o’clock, the Bingley party was announced. Charles Bingley walked in jubilantly ahead …
Are you ready to be spellbound?
Spellbound at Pemberley is here at last! The first book of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage trilogy, Spellbound at Pemberley covers the first third of an epic tale: Darcy’s mission to bring a magical end to the Napoleonic wars, and it’s now on sale at Amazon in paperback and ebook. And I’m giving away two ebooks …
New release-Wits & Wagers by Amy D’Orazio
It’s release week for Wits & Wagers! Many thanks to any of you who have read it so far, and for those of you who haven’t, here’s a little excerpt I hope you’ll find enticing! You can find it at Amazon, free with your KU Subscription!! “Miss Elizabeth, how do you do,” Darcy said, bowing …
P&P The Untold Stories: Mr. Collins and his Successful Love by Diana Birchall
Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love. ~Pride and Prejudice December 1, 1811 Mrs. Bennet, on learning the result of the interview between Mr. Collins and her daughter, hurried to her husband’s library, to remonstrate with him, and to insist on his making Lizzy marry Mr. Collins. While …
P&P The Untold Stories: Charlotte Confesses her Engagement to Elizabeth
Can she confess without revealing her secret? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 November 30, 1811 One dreaded task remained for Charlotte, and that was telling Lizzy about her engagement. …
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