On Air: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story (Part 3)

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Happy (almost) New Year, Friends! Here’s  Part 3 of “On Air” — an Elizabeth and Darcy story set in New York, 1939. If you’re interested in reading from the beginning, here are links to Part 1 and Part 2. I’ll post Part 4 Tuesday, January 14 (edited: sorry, had to move the date back — …

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Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! In the spirit of the day, I’m dusting off a post from the archives. I hope you enjoy! 🙂 The eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights is currently under way, running this year from sundown on December 25th through January 2nd.  The Hebrew word Hanukkah (or Chanukah) means “dedication,” and …

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The Festive Season in Regency England

Hi friends, and Happy Christmas to all who celebrate! In my current WIP, the story includes a few scenes that take place at Pemberley over Christmas, which required me to do a bit of research on the festive season during the Regency period. So, I thought it might be fun to share the results of …

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On Air: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story, Part 2 (Revised)

Hi, Friends. For those of you who visited this story a few months ago, thank you for your understanding and patience during a difficult time! If you’re just joining me, this is my latest on-going short story: a late-1930s retelling of Elizabeth and Darcy called “On-Air.” You can find Part 1 here. When I posted …

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Early Release Announcement!

GIVEAWAY WINNER: Mary Evan! Check your email for a notice from MJ Stratton! Good morning, everyone! I have exciting news! Yesterday, To Marry for Love released EARLY! I had everything ready, so why not? This book is a Darcy and Lizzy variation. Jane and Charlotte have a part to play, too! Here’s the blurb: Determined …

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Audiobook release celebration: Worthy in Every Way

Sorry for the late post today, but I’ll admit that I had forgotten I scheduled this for today until a moment ago. That said, Worthy in Every Way is now out on audiobook! Below I have the retail sample for you to listen to, so check it out, and tell me what you think.   …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Pemberley, 1845

What was on Darcy’s mind, 33 years later? Welcome to the final installment of our Untold Stories! For our epilogue, we’re jumping forward 33 years into Darcy and Elizabeth’s love story. Thank you for following along through this re-telling of Pride & Prejudice in real time.  Want to read some bonus scenes from our Pride …

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Introducing author Melanie Rachel!

Hi, I’m Melanie Rachel–Jane Austen Variation Author and Full-Time Daydreamer. Okay, I do have another job, so maybe not full-time. I’ve penned 20 (and counting!) swoon-worthy Pride and Prejudice variations. When I’m not busy dreaming up my next plot twist, I’m in the virtual classroom, sharing my love for literature as an English Ph.D. and …

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P&P TUS: Lady Catherine Condescends to Inspect the Happiness at Pemberley by Diana Birchall

Lady Catherine has a very great deal to say about how she finds Pemberley and its new mistress.  December 16, 1812 The approach to Pemberley was on a giant scale—the wide valley, the great house, the vast garden before and forested land rising behind. The inmates of the house, the owner and his family and …

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A Wild Ride: The Darcys in Venice, Chapter 30, by Diana Birchall

It was a grey day for the horseback ride on the sandy dunes of the Lido, but the Venetian churches and palazzi were etched against the pearly sky and the wind blew hard through the horses’ manes and tails, also ruffling the hair of the two men in a wild and free way. “Did I …

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