Although I don’t think anybody’s used it yet, the optional theme for this month is “When We Were Young.” So today I have an excerpt of a young Eliza and Colonel Brandon, taken from Colonel Brandon in His Own Words. In Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen gives us just a teaser about their relationship, so …
Next to the actual book debut, I think the cover reveal is the most exciting! I’m very involved in the design of my book covers, so for me, it’s another enjoyable aspect of the creative process. Even though this is my 12th book, it never gets old. Anyway, I hope you like what we came …
In case you haven’t heard, I’m working on a Sense and Sensibility book: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words. From the title (or if you read Fitzwilliam Darcy in His Own Words), you will have guessed that this novel will be told completely from the hero’s point of view, covering the scope of the original …
Sometimes starting is the hardest part of writing a novel (read more about that subject here). That was the case for me this time. I knew I wanted to write a Sense and Sensibility novel, and I settled on telling Colonel Brandon’s story. (Proposed title: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words.) I will delve a little deeper into …
Jane Austen’s heroes are some of the most varied, most intriguing, and definitely the swooniest out of all classical literature. Even people who haven’t read Pride & Prejudice know who Mr. Darcy is (at least, I’m assuming they do otherwise what kind of world do we live in?). If Helen was the face that launched …
Welcome back for Part II or my Elinor/Colonel Brandon mashup. Will they get together? Read on to find out. If you missed Part I, check it out here. Ellie turned this way and that, sizing herself up in the mirror. The navy sheath dress was a bit fancy. Too fancy? Should she change into pants? …
For this edition of March Madness, as requested, I present to you a mashup of Elinor and Colonel Brandon. I suppose this is more of a variation than a mashup of two different JA works, but I had fun getting these two together, in a modern day setting. Enjoy Part 1! Ellie sat in the …
Marianne looked out the parlor window. “What are they talking about?” she asked her mother. “Of whom are you speaking?” Mrs. Dashwood asked. “Elinor and Colonel Brandon. They have been talking for a half an hour. What can they possibly be discussing? The Colonel is so boring. I cannot imagine what is holding Elinor’s interest.” …
Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane …
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