Category: historical romance
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Tough World for Jane Austen
In reflecting back on my first work of fiction on the life of Jane Austen, I knew I had my Jane Austen novel when I read a seemingly unrelated work: Richard Holmes’ The Age of Wonder. This history of scientific and industrial developments during the period spanning Austen’s life went far beyond “three or four…
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Intentions and Mishaps & What Happens in Between
Happy news! I’m excited to share my new release, Intentions and Mishaps. Just in case you’re wondering how this charming tale might be categorized—is it a variation or a sequel? It’s more of a sequel, as all preceding events remain exactly as presented in canon. Think of it as a glimpse into Darcy and Elizabeth’s…
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Emma vs. The Grand Sophy
Last month I talked about Austen’s Sense & Sensibility vs. Georgette Heyer’s A Civil Contract, and I’m back at it! Let’s look at Emma next to Heyer’s The Grand Sophy, one of my absolute favorites. Now, right off the bat, even though I love these two authors, I’ll be the first to admit that Heyer…
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On Becoming An Author
As I was growing up, I considered a number of possible careers: concert pianist, raising horses or doing something in the natural health field. On becoming an adult and then marrying, I did general office work and then became more involved with studying health. At that particular time I was doing more research than writing.…
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Return to Longbourn
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that 2025 is starting out well. I reread what I have written so far in this story, An Interrupted Proposal, and realized that there are sooo many threads that need to be tied up. Luckily, I will be taking a break after my…
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A Quote, a Question, and a Holiday Quest
“I imagine your cousin brought you down with him chiefly for the sake of having someone at his disposal. I wonder he does not marry, to secure a lasting convenience of that kind. But, perhaps, his sister does as well for the present, and, as she is under his sole care, he may do what…
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Quiet Love vs. Romantic Dreams: Comparing Sense & Sensibility and A Civil Contract
When it comes to Regency romances, we love instant chemistry, passionate declarations, and dramatic obstacles overcome. Yet, some of the more realistic love stories involve quiet, steady partnerships built on respect and liking rather than overwhelming passion. In Austen’s Sense & Sensibility, we get this with Colonel Brandon and Marianne Dashwood. I used to be…
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Return to Hertfordshire
Happy Holidays!! For those of you who celebrate it, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and now we are diving into the December holiday season. May I add my wishes for a joyous season and time spent with those we love most. Please remember to take some time for self-care and enjoy a cup…
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The Perfect Regency Heroine
Over the past few weeks I’ve been busy writing a new novel. I haven’t signed up for the official NaNoWriMo event this time, but I’m staying accountable in a small group with some friends. It’s been a great experience, since we’ve done some brainstorming as well as keeping up our word counts, and it’s a…
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Why Do We Love Pride and Prejudice Variations?
I think that the foremost reason that we love the variations is that we love the characters or, at least, most of them. 🙂 My goodness, I didn’t realize that there were that many characters plus other minor ones in Austen’s classic. And their personalities and ways of life are interesting. It is too bad…