Category: Free Book Giveaway
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A Fond Farewell and Giveaway Results
As the Always Austen blog draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the many years spent typing away in the company of Darcy, Elizabeth, and an endless parade of tea cups. Writing Jane Austen fan fiction has taught me a few things—some practical, some philosophical, and some just plain ridiculous. Here’s a small…
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Such I Was: Excerpt and Giveaway!
After three years of effort, my current work in progress, Such I Was, is nearly complete! I have shared one or two excerpts from it before, but I would like to share a passage below. And at the end, there will be a giveaway! In this variation of Pride and Prejudice, after Jane follows Bingley…
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An Early Christmas Gift
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And I’ve been going back through some older writings. Five years ago, I put together a collection of scenes called 12 Months of Darcy to give away to readers who signed up for my newsletter. I thought I would share December with you today. December A weak…
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Playing it Forward (An Audiobook Appreciation Month Giveaway)
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Hooray! To know me is to know what an ardent fan I am of audiobooks. Despite being one of the staunchest advocates for audiobooks in this genre a decade or so ago, I found my interest waning as ACX/Audible went from being on the forefront of supporting indie authors to…
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What Really is a Spinster? Women’s History Month – Economic Opportunities for Women in Austen’s Time
The term “spinster” originated from women spinning yarn, often unmarried for economic reasons. By the 18th century, it became a legal label for unmarried women, developing negative connotations of failure. This article explores women’s historical professions, revealing how their independence and financial options challenged societal norms, paving the way for future generations.
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Haud Hogmanay! Lang May Yer Lum Reek!
The celebration of the New Year is one of humanity’s oldest and most universal traditions, rooted in ancient customs and cultural practices. But everyone does it a little bit differently. Here’s a short overview of the unique and lovely Scottish new years tradition of Hogmanay.
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A Look Back And a Giveaway!
Some of you know that about a month ago, we lost our little dog, Echo, to diabetes. She was the inspiration for a major character in one of my novels, An Unexpected Turn of Events. In her honor, I hope you will let me update and re-post parts of a blog entry from 2017. Plus…
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Everything a Charming Story’s Depiction Ought to Be
I might have spent hours and hours searching for the perfect background picture for my newest audiobook, Irrevocably Gone, but then I came across this popular image that I’ve used in previous social media posts and thought, why not go with this? Does it not convey everything a Pride and Prejudice retelling ought to convey?…
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Different Stories, Parallel Tracks
There are times when we get lost in the differences between Darcy and Elizabeth. One is filled with pride of position that informs his prejudices while the other suffers injured pride of person that sets her face against the author of her discomfort. Yet, both must overcome these barriers to discover love. As I was…
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A Bonanza You Won’t Want to Miss!
Lovers of JAFF are in for a real treat, starting right now (midnight, EDT U.S.) and running all day Friday and into Saturday. The sponsors have kindly extended the ending hour so that readers worldwide have the same 24 hours