“Shattered” — a new Elizabeth and Darcy short story (complete)

Happy February 29, that rarest of days! This month’s theme is “Alone Together,” so I thought I’d finish a short story from a few months ago, one that seemed relevant to this theme. But when I read back over the story, I didn’t like it–and so I started anew. The idea for this story is …

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The Measure of Love: Chapter Two

How are you settling into February so far? Wait, it’s almost over? Goodness, how did that happen so fast??? I’m back with Chapter Two of The Measure of Love. I’ve been sharing about it in my newsletter, but not as much here. I’ll start catching up! (Read Chapter One Here.) When I first posted this …

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A Pinch of Salt Excerpt

Hello! I thought I’d share another excerpt from my upcoming modern P&P-inspired novel: A Pinch of Salt. I have posted about it previously here and here. We are just under a week away from release day. It feels like it’s been a long time coming. A Pinch of Salt will be available in paperback, e-book, …

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“The Consequence of Courage”

Happy Friday, Janeites! Once again, I come before you with a small offering of my newest, unedited manuscript. Not untitled you ask?  No! My darling child now has a new name, thanks to reader J. W. Garrett’s suggestion! “The Consequence of Courage” will be available this summer, and I can’t wait for you to devour …

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Jane Austen Unmasked: A Visit to Shelley by Diana Birchall

Note to readers:  I have been using a working title of The Darcys in Venice for this continuing story, but now so much of it has accumulated that we are only a few  installments away from The End, and I plan to publish it in book form.  I wanted a better title, and thought Jane …

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P&P: The Untold Stories: Darcy Anticipates a Trip to Rosings

Good morning, We’re moving closer and closer to Darcy’s ill-fated Hunsford proposal. In today’s scene, Darcy is preparing for his trip and makes a resolution which, well…you’ll see!     February 20, 1812   A knock at the door roused Darcy from the ledgers before him. “Enter,” he called. The door opened to reveal none …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Darcy Reflects on Elizabeth

He can’t seem to get her out of his mind. February 18, 1812 A few weeks before Darcy sets out for Rosings Darcy looked out at the grounds from the window of his room at Pemberley.  The countryside, which had been a palette of muted browns since autumn, was at last bursting forth with new …

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Upcoming Release- Chapter 1

  Hello, dear Janeites, and Happy Day after Valentine’s Day! I won’t beat around the bush, as I am VERY EXCITED to finally be done with my upcoming novel. Unfortunatley, the title I had settled on needs to be changed, as someone else is releasing a book before me with the same title. BUT, that’s …

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Mr. Darcy and the Enchanted Library: Release and Giveaway!!

Mr Darcy's Enchanted Library cover with a bookshelf and a forest

Happy Valentine’s Day Everybody! And Happy Release Day for Mr. Darcy & the Enchanted Library!! Woohoo! The novel is now live on Amazon and other online bookstores! Our Valentine’s Day gift for you! TWO LUCKY WINNERS will receive a copy of the eBook. Just comment below for a chance to win. So what makes Mr. …

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Fun and Games: a Word Puzzle

I hope you have your wits about you today, because I have a game for you! Or maybe it’s more like a puzzle to solve, using Jane Austen quotes. It was actually part of a “Scavenger Hunt” theme we did here at Austen Variation over seven years ago, but I thought it would be fun …

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