It was a refreshment, after the last troubled weeks, for Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to sit in the garden of the Palazzo Mocenigo and peacefully enjoy noticing the signs of an early spring. The ornamental garden, with its statues and flower beds, stretched from the back of the palace to the Grand Canal, where a …
Tag: Inspired by Pride and Prejudice
Jane in January: Finding Inspiration in Random Places
Like most authors, inspiration comes to me anywhere, anytime, and from anything. Sometimes I’ll randomly think of a line and quickly jot it down, with the plans on using it someday. Sometimes a What If? kind of scenario enters my mind and the beginnings of what could be a book are formed. With my retellings, …
The Darcys and Lord Byron in Venice, Part 8
“I am beyond apologizing for my family,” Elizabeth sighed, as she and her husband entered their salon at the Palazzo Mocenigo and settled themselves on a richly tapestried sofa. The servants had been ordered to bring them a light meal, before they sought their beds, quite exhausted, for it was past midnight when they returned …
It’s Release Day for A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity
Its Release Day for A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity! (OK well, sort of. It came out early on Monday but still…) I have a little excerpt for you below as well as a chance to win a copy if you comment! Thanks for joining the party and have a wonderful Valentine’s Day ♥ Synopsis Is …
WIP – When Pride Prevails – Chapter 5
In the last episode, Darcy’s interaction with Elizabeth followed canon to some extent. This next chapter goes in a different direction. The scene is the circulating library in Meryton. Meanwhile, if you haven’t read the earlier chapters, you need to start with the Prologue here, then Chapter 1 here, and Chapter 2 here, Chapter 3 here, and then Chapter …
WIP: When Pride Prevails, Chapter 1
As I promised last week, I’m posting the next chapter of my new novel When Pride Prevails. Although this chapter is Chapter One, you need to read the Prologue first. As you have already seen, my new novel involves a slightly more angsty Darcy than I usually portray. I prefer not to say too much …
Darcy and Wickham: The Duties of Friendship
The plundering of Mr Wickham’s private correspondance continues this month, with a newly discovered series of letters exchanged with his boyhood companion, Fitzwilliam Darcy. It seems that the gentlemen were at an advanced stage of life when these exchanges are penned, and while much water has flowed under the bridges and old grievances have become …
Backstage at Pride and Prejudice by Jack Caldwell
The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles by Jack Caldwell Hello, everybody. Jack Caldwell here. Long-term readers of my work know I have a peculiar sense of humor. Every now and then, my muse falls victim to it. Like today. So, instead of writing some romantic piece that will leave you in a puddle of mush, you get …
Official Launch of “Pride and Prejudice – Behind the Scenes”
In case you’ve missed all the preliminary chatter, I’ll let you in on the worst-kept secret around. Ta-da! The authors of Austen Variations proudly present a new collaboration titled Pride and Prejudice – Behind the Scenes. Here’s the official book blurb: What did Mr. Darcy think when he first saw Elizabeth Bennet? How did Miss Bingley …
Mr. Darcy’s Journey is here!
Mr. Darcy’s Journey is finally here, and I couldn’t be happier! It’s taken a long time, but I’m thrilled with the end product. Even Snowdrop likes it! And now it’s time to celebrate with an excerpt and a giveaway! But first of all, here’s the blurb: Mr. Darcy is at his wits’ end. …
Recent Comments