“She is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me.” ~ Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 3 The infamous insult. Those words established the foundation for Elizabeth’s dislike of Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. They will be equally damaging to Darcy in my current work-in-progress, Mr. Darcy, the Heir of Pemberley. It certainly does not… Read the full blog post …
“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” – Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 34 Say what you will about Mr. Darcy’s first proposal to Elizabeth. Presumptuous—yes. Misguided—no doubt. Disdainful—well, sure, from Elizabeth’s perspective. But… Read the full blog post …
Austen Authors is excited to announce the winner of P. O. Dixon‘s “Judging a Book By Its Cover” Giveaway. Sonja will receive an eBook copy of Ms. Dixon‘s Always and Forever. Congratulations, Sonja. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Austen Authors, all prizes must… Read the full blog post …
This is the original working cover of my current work in progress. In earlier posts, I mentioned Crossed a Little in Love was my 2020 National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) writing project. Once I began the editing and revision phase of the story for mid-2022 publication, my intentions changed. Not that there are no instances… Read the full blog post …
I credit my early interest in audiobook production to ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange). The platform afforded the ideal means for me to publish so many of my stories what with its generous stipend program and its ample supply of promotional coupons for free audiobooks (for which ACX fully compensated rights holders and producers as an… Read the full blog post …
What happens when we read a story? Do we sit back and let the words take us on a journey? Do we wait patiently for the conflict resolution with bated breath? Or do we skip through everything, peaking at the ending to see how it ends? We want stories that grab our attention, challenge us,… Read the full blog post …
Austen Authors is pleased to announce the winners of P. O. Dixon‘s “Another Year, Another Story” Giveaway. Jean Stillman will receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card for her participation. Congratulations, Jean. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Austen Authors, all prizes must… Read the full blog post …
I have exciting news. I have a new release coming soon. It’s titled After Last Night with Mr. Darcy. It’s a story of what happens after A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember. Three years, one month, and so many days after the latter’s release date, its follow up-will be available. For everyone who read… Read the full blog post …
Greetings! I’m back with more drabbles. Did I mention last time how much I enjoy these little creative exercises? I’m delighted to know so many of you enjoy them too. But first, I have news to share about my current writing projects. In case you read and enjoyed A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember,… Read the full blog post …
It’s November or as otherwise known in my writing life, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This marks my tenth year in a row taking part in the challenge of writing fifty thousand words in thirty days. Of course, barring unforeseen circumstances, I will be done long before the end of the month. Once I have… Read the full blog post …
October 2021 is the month that officially marks my Tenth Anniversary as a full-time writer. Hooray! What a journey this has been. A thousand thanks for all your support along the way. Prior to writing full time, I published two stories: To Have His Cake (and Eat it Too) and What He Would Not Do.… Read the full blog post …
Austen Authors is pleased to announce the winner of P. O. Dixon‘s “Truth, Pretense or Something in Between” Giveaway. Rebecca L McBrayer will receive a $5 Amazon gift card (or an eBook from Ms. Dixon’s backlist if not in the U.S.). Congratulations, Rebecca. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According… Read the full blog post …
Somebody Else’s Gentleman is my newest 2021 release. The story premise poses the following question: What happens when Elizabeth meets her knight in shining armor—a tall, handsome stranger who rescues her, comforts her and stirs her passions in ways she never dreamed possible? What happens when the next time they meet, he appears to be… Read the full blog post …
