We’ve all heard the old adage: Never judge a book by its cover. However, I think most of us would agree that we do, in fact, take a book’s cover into consideration when selecting a title to read. Cover design is an integral part of the publication process, and authors and publishers know that a …
As Maria Grace’s and Lucy Marin’s posts have shown, Georgian England was far from a monochromatic tapestry. People from a variety of backgrounds could be found in different walks of life. Among them, several Black Britons stand out – remarkable people who left their mark on the world around them, on the social and cultural …
I was looking for a British composer from the late 1700s or early 1800s to use in a short story recently and came across a man by the name of Ignatius Sancho. He wasn’t what I was looking for—I needed someone who was not as popular or as well-known long after his death—but what I …
Guess what’s out on audiobook! Undoing features the inspired narration by Stevie Zimmerman is available on Audible and Amazon! I’m so excited for everyone to hear Stevie’s amazing work. But first, I thought some who hadn’t read the inspiration behind my character of Thomas Osborne, Duke of Leeds, might love learning about the story that …
What could be better than a Pride & Prejudice variation set in Scotland? Hearing the audiobook version with all those luscious Scottish accents! Yes, the audiobook of A Matter of Honor is available now from Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Narrator Elizabeth Klett did her usual fabulous job bringing Elizabeth and Darcy to life – her …
While there is no way to know for certain who made up Jane Austen’s circle of acquaintance during her lifetime, it was highly likely that Black Britons were among those with whom she would have been familiar. The Earliest Black Britons Evidence of Black Britons exists all the way back to Roman Britain. Archeological analysis …
Hello All! New releases are constantly coming out, so to keep up with it all and make sure we don’t miss anything, we have a new video feature. I’ll tell you about the latest book releases, what the books are about (and often what I liked about them), and where to get them. Check it …
Now Available! Click Here Keeping a hibernating dragon should have been a simple thing. Should have been, but it was not. Apparently, nothing involving dragons was ever simple, at least not for Anne Elliot, junior Keeper to dragon Kellynch. With the estate in debt, Anne’s father in denial, and the dragon’s treasure missing, Kellynch’s awakening …
Introduction and Book Launch Good morning! I am so thrilled to join Austen Variations! Since this is my first post, I thought I would tell you a bit about myself. I also have an excerpt to share from my new novella, Mr Darcy A Man with a Plan, now available in Kindle and KU. First: …
Can you believe it’s July already?! This year is just whizzing by and taking us on the craziest roller coaster ride ever. I hope you and your families are well and managing with everything that’s been happening in the world and your own neighborhoods. June was a great month for Jane Austen House Museum! Their …
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