We have lots of excitement brewing here at Austen Variations with not one but two big coming attractions! First, we’ll be starting a new group writing project for your reading pleasure! Our Pride & Prejudice: The Untold Stories project will be coming to an end in December, which means it’s time for something new! We’ve …
Happy Fall, everyone! And Happy Halloween! Are you looking for ghoulish Jane Austen books to read over Halloween? Do you fancy a bit of fantasy? Are you looking for something supernatural? Time Travel? We have plenty of books by Austen Variations authors to choose from. We have a fang-tastic list of Jane Austen-themed books for …
As the golden song faded with the end of the first act and the curtain was drawn, Lydia sprawled along the velvet railing of the box, crushing her bosom against it. “Lizzy,” she said pettishly, “That girl is no prettier than I am, and she squeals too high when she sings.” Elizabeth was surprised. “Why, …
Mr. Collins stood awkwardly in the middle of Lord Byron’s box at the Teatro de Fenice, arms akimbo, looking very much how he felt, like a fish out of water. “I declare! This is very fine, to be sure, to be in a box at the opera, but I do not know if it will …
I’m thrilled to present to you It’s a Wonderful Life, Mr. Darcy! As some of you know, I actually wrote it quite a while ago but have holding it back until we were a little closer to Christmas, since this new P&P story is told in a Christmas framework. Now it’s finally time to share …
Hello friends! First, a big thank you to everyone who commented on my last post! I am so excited to be back today with an “Ask Me Anything!” But before we get started, I wanted to take a moment to announce the giveaway winners! Congratulations to Rebecca L McBrayer and Kelly! Each of you will …
Happy day, Janeites! What a strange bought of weather we have had around the globe this year. I was reading an old favorite the other day, and was wishing for some lovely winter weather. You know, the kind with snowflakes ‘that stay on our nose and eyelashes.’ Well, that in itself is too far off, …
Fitzwilliam Learns of Darcy’s Engagement October 20, 1812 ON A COLD OCTOBER AFTERNOON, Colonel the Honorable Richard Fitzwilliam jauntily ascended the steps of Darcy House in London. His knock on the door was swiftly answered. “Ah, Thacker, has my cousin returned?” The butler glanced at the door. The colonel was a constant and welcomed guest …
Hi there, friends! Long time, no see! I have much to say, but not much time to say it, so I’ll just get right to the point: I’m writing yet another E&D short story, and here’s Part I! Hope to post Part II in a fortnight. I haven’t edited this part yet, so you’re getting …
Lord Byron sent over a note to say that he had ordered tickets for the opera at Teatro la Fenice for the whole party. Contessa Guiccioli had already arrived and was in residence, and they would travel in the two gondolas, Byron’s own and Mr. Darcy’s. “I long to see her,” enthused Lydia as they …
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