Hello everyone, I would have like to put up some pictures of blossoms from my area in Surrey, but alas, spring has sent us a mixed bag of snow and cold winds, so there’s no chance of it. But at least this section of the WIP has a spring setting — and a proposal. This …
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When We Were Young – Eliza and Col. Brandon
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 …
Snowbound Reselase Day – Giveaway Winners and New Excerpt
Good morning, and thank you all ever so much for your amazing support and encouragement over the last couple of weeks! Your wonderful comments kept me going! So, my latest Pride & Prejudice variation is out at last. The Kindle version of Snowbound is already live on Amazon. The paperback version has also been …
Guess Whose Book Just Joined Club 1000!
Celebrate with me! I’ve joined Club 1000! Never heard of it? I’m not surprised, since I just made it up. But I hope you’ll agree that it’s a prestigious honor nonetheless. The Club is for books that have been purchased, read, and enjoyed by enough people to collect at least 1000 ratings/reviews on Amazon, and …
A Sneak Peek at Mr. Knightley’s Story
It took me a while to get started, but now I’m making steady progress on what will become my 12th novel: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words. So today I want to share a brand new excerpt with you! – a scene from chapter one. This book won’t be simply a retelling of Emma from Mr. Knightley’s …
The Truth About Family Cover Reveal & Bonus Scenes
I always love finally being able to tell people about a new book! It takes month (and months and months—haha) of work before I can talk to a selected handful of people about what I’m working on, and it’s tough to keep quiet. Today, I’m pleased to introduce you to The Truth About Family. Be …
The Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy’s Mirror Preview – Available Now on Kindle, KU, and paperback!
Happy Wednesday, everyone! It’s a big day! As most of you know, I’ve been finishing up edits on The Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy’s Mirror, and we’re gearing up for a September 22nd release day. The preorder is live, so just click here to order! So, let’s talk Mr. Darcy’s Mirror. Yes, at a first glance, …
One Read Leads to Another…
We’re always getting book recommendations from our friends. (In fact, here are a few of mine for you!) Sometimes from online lists – “50 Must-Read Books”, Goodreads, etc. But have you ever taken a book recommendation from another book or a movie? I’m not talking about when you see a great movie, which motivates you …
The Secret Life of Maggie Blake – Book Release & Giveaway!
WINNER UPDATE:Thank you to everyone who read & left a comment on this post!! I just did tonight’s drawing & ForeverHis/Jeannette is the winner of my book prize — congrats!!! 🙂 Please email me (MarilynBrant AT gmail DOT com) with the list of my books (up to $20 U.S. worth) that you’d like & the …
(April) Fool for Love
This month’s theme is “Fool for Love,” partly inspired by April Fools’ Day. And since I’m first up, I thought I’d start with a bit about April Fools’ Day itself, including a few infamous hoaxes. Then I have a fun excerpt for you that fits the theme! According to history.com, the exact origins of April …
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