It was a grey day for the horseback ride on the sandy dunes of the Lido, but the Venetian churches and palazzi were etched against the pearly sky and the wind blew hard through the horses’ manes and tails, also ruffling the hair of the two men in a wild and free way. “Did I …
Tag: Inspired by Pride and Prejudice
A Novel Holiday Preview of Chapter 2, Cover Reveal, and a Catching Sale!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve my lovelies! There’s a lot going on for me at the moment, I’m gearing up A Novel Holiday for release and I have a sale starting today on Catching Lizzy in the US and the UK! It’s the perfect time for you to grab this Kindle if you don’t already own it. …
The Art of Apology Release Celebration
Hello everyone! Today, I’m celebrating the release of my latest book, The Art of Apology, which is now available in paperback, e-book, and through Kindle Unlimited. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to a very special character in the story, Darcy’s dog, Budge. While I was working on The Art of Apology, …
Unmasked: The Darcys in Venice. Chapter 25, Mr. Collins Meets Lord Byron
Nobody spoke for a moment. At the sight of Mr. Collins standing in the doorway of Lord Byron’s apartments at the Palazzo Mocenigo, the persons assembled wore expressions ranging from surprise, horror, and pained disdain; but no one looked at all happy. Mr. Collins, who seemed the least distressed, was the first to speak. “Lady …
“Tomorrow,” an Elizabeth and Darcy short story
Happy April! Today, I offer a sweet and silly short story based on this month’s theme, “Arts and Allurements.” That phrase comes from Lady Catherine’s speech to Elizabeth outside of Longbourn (the same speech in which she calls Elizabeth an “obstinate, headstrong girl”): “This is not to be borne. Miss Bennet, I insist on …
“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 …
A Pinch of Salt: New Book Announcement
And now for something completely different… Happy New Year! I’m starting it off by announcing a new book, A Pinch of Salt, which will be out in early March. (If the name is familiar, it might be because I posted an excerpt from the unedited version a couple of years ago, and some of you …
New release-Wits & Wagers by Amy D’Orazio
It’s release week for Wits & Wagers! Many thanks to any of you who have read it so far, and for those of you who haven’t, here’s a little excerpt I hope you’ll find enticing! You can find it at Amazon, free with your KU Subscription!! “Miss Elizabeth, how do you do,” Darcy said, bowing …
Strokes of Inelegance: the final part of a modern P&P story!
Greetings, friends! It’s almost the end of a “scandalous September.” (Did you do anything scandalous this month? For my part, I turned another year older…very scandalous indeed!) In March, I began an untitled P&P short story to help me get out of a writing funk. Now, as we approach October, I have finally finished! (Well, there’s …
Mrs Bennet Makes a Match Cover Reveal & Excerpt
Hello! Isn’t cover reveal day always so exciting? I think it is, if only because it means I can talk about my latest creation more than I have in the past. I did make a wee post about my new novella, Mrs Bennet Makes a Match, last month, but today I will share an excerpt …
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