Tag: Elizabeth and Darcy

“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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A Walk in the Peak District: Darcy searches for peace

Mr. Darcy is walking the Peak district in this short scene by Monica Fairview. The image shows a path leading down to a bridge in a narrow valley.

This short excerpt is based on a deleted section from Mysterious Mr. Darcy. It was meant to be the prologue to the novel, but then I changed it completely.  Since it fits with the theme of the month — Indoors and Outdoors — I thought it might be fun to share it. I’ve expanded it …

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Excerpt from my Work in Progress: Fortune and Felicity -6

Hello again. I hope everyone’s at home [if they can be] and keeping safe in these tough times. A big virtual hug to all of you who are feeling isolated and need a bit of cheering. The anticipation is over. Elizabeth has an interview with Darcy. But how will the encounter go? A lot is …

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Excerpt from my Work in Progress: Fortune and Felicity – episode 5

There has been a lot of speculation about how Elizabeth and Darcy will get together. I think this chapter will answer the question.  Meanwhile, if you haven’t been following the story, you can read the Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 here.  Chapter 4   It was not a good time for her …

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Excerpt from my Work in Progess: Fortune and Felicity – Episode 4

As many of you guessed, Darcy didn’t turn into a playboy overnight!!! If you haven’t been following the story, you can read the Prologue, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 here.  Meanwhile, for those of you have been with me from the beginning, sit back and enjoy.  Chapter 3   It did not take long for …

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Release of Short-Story Collection by Mary Lydon Simonsen

Today, I am releasing a collection of previously published short stories, Darcy and Elizabeth at Pemberley. Lost in Love, Behind Pemberley Walls, and Answered Prayers were sold on Kindle as individual short stories, The Marriage of Antony Fitzwilliam and The Pemberley Ball were published on various blogs. I thought it would be more convenient for …

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