Way back in 2009 while writing my third novel, My Dearest Mr. Darcy, I came up with the idea of having Darcy and Elizabeth reaffirm their vows at the Pemberley Chapel where generations of Darcys had been wed. Now, to be honest, this was simply romantic me wanting to go all sentimental (more than usual)….
Author: Sharon Lathan
Sharon Lathan is the author of The Darcy Saga sequel series to Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Her published novels include: Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Loving Mr. Darcy, My Dearest Mr. Darcy, In the Arms of Mr. Darcy, The Trouble With Mr. Darcy, A Darcy Christmas, Miss Darcy Falls in Love, The Passions of Dr. Darcy, Darcy and Elizabeth: A Season of Courtship, and Darcy and Elizabeth: Hope of the Future.
Darcy Saga Characters: The Marquis of Orman, creating a villain
Around two years ago I wrote a series of five blog posts discussing a few of the many secondary characters I created for The Darcy Saga sequel series to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In those blogs I gave a bit of backstory for the characters and shared excerpts, each previous blog noted below and…
The Darcy Saga cover models for Darcy and Elizabeth, by Sharon Lathan
Recently I heard from a reader of The Darcy Saga who was curious about the portraits on the covers. I shared a link to a blog I wrote ages ago for my own website, and thought it was time to share that information here on Austen Authors. Additionally, since it has been a long while,…
Dr. George Darcy, Excerpts and Character Study, by Sharon Lathan
A writer friend recently messaged me requesting information on Indian fashion for a novel she is currently writing. Linda Thompson is a dear friend and awesome Austenesque novelist, so I am confident that her India-themed novel will be excellent. Keep an eye out for it! I was delighted to share what I could, although after…
Of Handsome Men and Horses, by Sharon Lathan
In the 1997 Disney film version of the classic cartoon “George of the Jungle” there is a hilarious scene of a buff, long-haired George (Brendan Fraser) running alongside a frisky horse, his shirt open and sculpted chest gleaming. Jane and several other women are watching him, utterly spellbound and drooling, when one of a group…
Gwennap Pit in Cornwall, the Amphitheatre of John Wesley, by Sharon Lathan
Named after the small village of Gwennap located just outside Redruth in Cornwall, the Gwennap Pit came into existence as a natural depression formed by a collapse into an abandoned underground mine shaft. The massive pit was a chaotic cavity of stone and earth in a disorderly array. How long it existed as such is…
Got some hard-boiled eggs lying around? Devil them! by Sharon Lathan
Easter is just around the corner, and along with bunnies, chocolate, religious observations, and colorful hats, everyone immediately thinks of eggs. Especially if hard-boiling and coloring for an Easter egg hunt, inevitably there will be extra eggs to do something with. Perhaps avoid using those eggs that have languished in the sunny yard until found…
Picnic Season is almost here! by Sharon Lathan
The first day of Spring is next week, Sunday March 20 to be exact, and Easter is soon thereafter. So we all know what that means: Egg Hunts and Picnics! Here in Kentucky we literally had three inches of snow on March 12, but the birds kept on chirping, and with Kentucky weather the weirdest…
What Is the Point of Susan Price? by Guest Author Lona Manning
We are delighted to once again welcome to the blog one of our favorite Austenesque authors, the incredible LONA MANNING. As she has in her previous four guest blogs on Austen Authors (links below), Lona always uncovers a unique topic to share with our lucky readers. Today, a study of Susan Price, the younger sister…
Happily Ever After Comes True, by Sharon Lathan
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, so I suppose that means the love-holiday is technically over. Or better yet, as I believe, everyday should be focused on love, particularly for those of us who do write “romance” stories. I put the “romance” in quotes because I am aware that every author perceives their novels differently. . ….
The Salon: A Gathering of Elite Intellectuals, by Sharon Lathan
The word salon has been around since at least 1664, derived from the Italian salone or French sala, meaning “a reception room or great hall.” The indication was for a particular part of a house, a room or several rooms, where people gathered together. The English equivalent would be the drawing room or parlor. The…
Austen Lovers: How many can you identify? by Sharon Lathan
Valentine’s Day is approaching, as a quick trip to literally any store of any type will reveal, in case you are like me and forget the calendar dates! Therefore, romance is in the air and thus it is logical to turn to our most beloved romantic novelist: Jane Austen. And, yes, she IS an author…
Sharon Lathan’s Holiday Novella: “A Darcy Christmas”
Way back in early 2010, my editor asked me to write a Pride and Prejudice themed novella centered on Christmas. The plan was for my novella to accompany two other short stories for a release that upcoming holiday season. I was given the freedom to write whatever I wanted, meaning I did not have to…
