Author: Gianna Thomas
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My Likes and Dislikes of Pride and Prejudice Variations
When I first started thinking about this post, I would have liked to have done another chapter of Elizabeth Bennet’s Bad Days. However, I had read another author’s post where she had mentioned not doing more excerpts from one of her books because of Amazon’s restrictions. A quick way to get denied Kindle Unlimited is…
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A Quick Look at the “Darcy Vs Collection”
Well, as most of you know I had all of my collections for half price through the end of September. Unfortunately, in spite of the fact that in August I notified Amazon that the Darcy Vs Collection was no where to be seen on my author page and would they please see that it was…
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Why Is Editing So Important?
Well, I am back . . . to a degree, but not 100%. Recuperation may be several months and may require surgery at some point, so it is just a waiting game for a while. In the meantime, I’m working to, at least, get back into the swing of things—to a degree—if that is possible.…
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Should It be a Novel or a Novella?
Decisions, decisions, decisions! As an author, sometimes I have to think about the length of my next project. And in looking at the Pride and Prejudice Variations I’ve written so far, I find that their lengths do vary. I’m looking at single books, not series. Title Number of Pages Attending a Ball (Prequel) 44 …
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In the Scheme of Things, Where Do P&P Variations Fall? + a Giveaway
Regency romances are actually a subgenre of Romance novels and are set in or near the British Regency (1811-1820) at the end of which time the Prince of Wales (Prinny) became King George IV. Some of the romances can date a little earlier or even up to 1830 when George IV died. Regency Romances are…
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A Look Back at Reviews – To read them or not read them? That is the question.
I was debating about what to post this April 10, 2023, and decided to look through prior posts for an idea and ran across the one concerning reviews. REVIEWS: Sometimes they make us want to rejoice and other times to curse. Why? Well, let’s take another look at this topic, and I will be adding…
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I’m in Love
Well, since I’m still behind on EBBD, I don’t have a chapter for this post. Sooooo….I decided to tell my lovely readers who and why I am in love with a certain individual. This is the most handsome man I’ve ever not met, probably one of the most intriguing and one of the most aggravating…
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Elizabeth Bennet’s Bad Days WIP Part 3
Here is Chapter III. If some of it seems familiar, it’s because originally I had the first part of this chapter as the ending for Chapter II. This chapter will catch you up with the first two parts that are already posted on this site. Enjoy! Chapter III Remorse Most Keen Elizabeth sat quietly on…
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Excerpt from “Elizabeth’s Bad Days” Part 1
Chapter I Jane Bennet startled as she heard her sister Elizabeth shriek. Hurrying to their shared bedchamber, the eldest Bennet sister beheld her sibling looking in chagrin at the gown she had planned to wear that night to the assembly. “Lizzy, what is the matter?” “The ribbon has been removed from my gown, and the…
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Excerpt from “Elizabeth Bennet’s Bad Days” Part 2
From Gianna Thomas As Jane joined Elizabeth in their bedroom, she noticed that her sister’s eyes were shiny with tears. “Are you well, Lizzy?” “No, I’m not. I shouldn’t have allowed Lydia’s theft to upset me so.” “Perhaps not, but I can understand why her pilfering prompted such a drastic action. I wonder if she’ll…