Tempted: Chapter Six

Hello, everyone! I’ve gone to ground , enjoying this summer weather a little too much and getting a little too lost in the final phases of this book.  I hope this post finds you all safe and well with all the hard things going on in the world right now. This will be the last …

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Cover Reveal for “Murder at Northanger Abbey” by Shannon Winslow

TA DA! Here it is: Murder at Northanger Abbey. Isn’t the cover luscious? And what fun I had writing this book! I’d never written a murder mystery before, but that seemed the only choice for a sequel to Northanger Abbey. So I went for it, taking an unconventional approach. You see, unlike most writers of the …

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Confined with Mr. Darcy Release Day Celebration

It’s release day! Confined with Mr. Darcy is out and about on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited and paperback. Hopefully, you’re all reading about Darcy and Elizabeth and contributing to the Jane Austen House Museum’s Covid-19 Survival Appeal at the same time. Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone who preordered! It probably sounds a bit silly, …

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New in Audio

So excited to share with you–2 new audiobooks for your summer listening pleasure! Lydia Bennet faces the music… Running off with Mr. Wickham was a great joke—until everything turned arsey-varsey.  That spoilsport Mr. Darcy caught them and packed Lydia off to a hideous boarding school for girls who had lost their virtue. It would improve …

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Drinks, Desserts, and a Free Short Story!

My Dear Austen Friends ~ To say it’s been a strange & stressful past few months would be a serious understatement (at least in our house!), but I definitely warmed to the idea of sharing some recipes in May and just had to share a few on the blog. Here’s hoping the selection I’ve included …

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JAFF in June is almost here

Coming soon! Mark your calendars for our free virtual conference: JAFF in June   Author panels, readings, Q&A! Talks, discussions and plays! Everything a JAFF lover could ask for in two weekends, from the comfort of your own home! The schedule might still be subject to change, but here’s a sneak peek! Times listed below …

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More from ‘A Timely Elopement’

Good morning! Thanks for stopping by last Monday for a peek at my upcoming book. If you missed that post, you can find it here. But in a nutshell, this is the premise: “What if Mr Darcy’s first proposal was interrupted by a bearer of ill tidings? The worst tidings: an elopement! Ah, but whose elopement …

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Tempted Chapters Four and Five

Yes, you read that right… Two chapters this week! Why? Because I said, that’s why. Unlike my kids, I’m guessing no one here will complain when I say that. I hope you enjoy! Chapter Four Derbyshire, EnglandJuly 1900 Great Scott! Elizabeth swallowed and put a trembling hand to the window. How did one form an oath …

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The Best Cookies Ever

For our Fabulous Food month, I wanted to share something brilliant and regency period-appropriate. But I don’t know any authentic regency recipes. What I do know is cookies.  I’ve taken this particular recipe to multiple potlucks and parties, and I have never left without someone requesting the recipe. Not once. If you are sad, these …

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Chapter 1 – Confined with Mr. Darcy

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I made the announcement on Friday, telling you about my new story, and now, it’s time to start previewing! I’ve seen the preliminary sketches from Andrea for the cover, and she assures me everything is going well. I can’t wait for you to see the final. Her sketch of Pemberley is awesome …

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