Tag: Monica Fairview

Monica Fairview Release: Regency Quintet Summer edition

Well, I haven’t yet finished my third novel in The Darcy Books series, but meanwhile I’ve been busy with another project.  I’m delighted to announce the release of our multi-author Regency Quintet Summer edition. I was thrilled when I was asked to contribute to the collection as all of the other authors have such an …

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P&P Behind the Scenes – Elizabeth Meets Darcy’s Uncle

In the following scene, Darcy has no choice but to introduce Elizabeth to his uncle, the Earl of Matlock. The dreaded missive had arrived. Darcy stared at the elaborate seal for a while before the butler gave a discreet cough and Darcy realized that the poor fellow’s arm must be hurting from holding out the …

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P&P Missing Scenes – Charlotte Becomes Suspicious by Monica Fairview

But why Mr. Darcy came so often to the Parsonage it was more difficult to understand. It could not be for society, as he frequently sat there ten minutes together without opening his lips; and when he did speak, it seemed the effect of necessity rather than of choice — a sacrifice to propriety, not …

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The Darcy Brothers’ Virtual Book Tour – Theo Arrives at Jane Austen Variations!

Well, we did warn you! Theo Darcy is now on Tour at a Blog near you! You may have heard the gossip currently circulating amongst the ton of a certain Mr. Darcy (that’s Mr. Darcy the Younger!) being out and about on tour following the release of a book about said gentleman and his elder brother, …

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The Darcy Brothers – Release Date and Virtual Book Tour – February 2015

January is drawing to a close, and there’s only one thing that’s guaranteed about that: February will be hard on its heels. What’s a Jane Austen fan to do when spring still seems so far away? Why, settle down somewhere warm and cosy with a hot drink, copious amounts of chocolate and a good read, and we …

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Jane in January – Flawed Motivations in Pride & Prejudice – Monica Fairview

We’re in week 3 of our ‘Jane in January’ event and hope you are enjoying our special focus on “Pride and Prejudice.”     “If one could but go to Brighton!” observes Mrs. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, “A little sea-bathing would set me up for ever.” In my novel Mr. Darcy’s Challenge, she has an opportunity …

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Mr. Darcy’s Challenge Launch

To celebrate today’s release of MR. DARCY’S CHALLENGE, I have a wonderful surprise for you. Instead of an excerpt, you are invited to view the charming Sophie Andrews, decked out in her lovely Regency outfit (with my favorite blue spencer and a feather), who will be reading Chapter Two for you.  If you’ve missed the earlier chapters, …

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Cover Reveal, Mr. Darcy’s Challenge

Welcome to the book reveal for Mr. Darcy’s Challenge (Book 2 of Mr. Darcy’s Pledge). I would love to hear what you think of the cover. Please leave a comment below describing what impressions the cover evokes for an additional chance to be entered on the Launch Day Giveaway. Meanwhile, I’d like to let you know that …

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Mr. Darcy’s Pledge Vol. 2 – Mr. Darcy’s Challenge – Monica Fairview

Many of you have been asking about it and it’s finally happening!!! Mr. Darcy’s Challenge, the second volume of Mr. Darcy’s Pledge, will be coming out on November 25th. It will be available for pre-order in the next few days (I’ll keep you posted about the date on Facebook). Meanwhile, I’ll also be having a cover release on …

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Guest Post: Papering a wall with Austen By JD Smith

I’m delighted to welcome JD Smith to Austen Variations. While I’m a great admirer of JD Smith’s book covers, I’ve been discovering that her interest in Jane Austen extends far beyond the covers of a book. I’ll leave you to discover what that enigmatic statement means by having Jane explain her unique Jane Austen artistic creation.  …

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