Yes, it’s an exciting new Austen Variations group writing project! Our Untold Stories retelling of Pride & Prejudice in real time has been so popular that we decided to do another group retelling – but with a twist. P&P: Prelude to Pemberley starts next week and will retell the story of the year leading up …
Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the blog last week to read my first post on the festive season in Regency England. Today, I’m back with part two, focusing on New Year’s and Twelfth Night. I hope you enjoy! (And if you were too busy celebrating last week, you can find …
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 — …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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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