Category: Short story
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February with Darcy
It’s a bit early for Valentine’s Day, but I thought I would share the February scene from my 12 Months of Darcy collection. This grew out of my wondering how suspicious Wickham was about Darcy’s intentions towards Elizabeth. Enjoy! FEBRUARY “Look!” cried Lydia from the drawing room window. Kitty joined her and bounced on her…
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Christmas in Paris: A Short Story
I’ve just returned from a wonderful holiday in Paris, one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen. And of course, the plot bunnies kept on hopping all the time we were there. I hope you enjoy this short contemporary story that hopped out of my head. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. However you celebrate, may…
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Christmas Celebrations: Short Stories of Jane Austen Fan Fiction
At Christmas time, we return to Jane Austen’s world where warmth, wit, and hope remind us of what truly endures. This sixth Christmas Anthology gathers new stories inspired by Jane Austen’s beloved characters, imagined by authors who offer fresh insight into their emotions, their choices, and the moments left untold. These tales remind us why her creations…
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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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“The Most Perfect Creature from Heaven”
Scottish Deerhounds combine a nobility of spirit with massive size and superb athleticism. What better dog could there be for Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley?
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Once Upon a Time
It’s always such fun thinking up new What-Ifs for Jane Austen’s fabulous characters. For almost every plot point in Austen’s amazing novel Pride and Prejudice, there’s an option for a different direction; for every character, the possibility of a different choice. We have role reversals, Elizabeth as an heiress, Darcy as a werewolf, bad Jane,…
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A Trip to Italy
Aren’t I the lucky duck! I’ve just returned from a 12-day trip to Italy, and oh, the history geek/art-lover in me is still in raptures. My kid, who is studying in the UK, finished classes right when my husband was able to take a bit of time from work, and we decided to meet up…
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A Match for Margaret Dashwood, part 6
Hello again! I’m back with the final section of my work-in-progress, an epistolary novella with characters from Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey! If you missed the first five parts (or need to refresh your memory about what’s going on), you can read the previous sections here. * * * * * * * * * * *…
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A Match For Margaret Dashwood, part 5
Hello again! I’m back with the next section of my work-in-progress, an epistolary novella with characters from Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey! If you missed the first four parts (or need to refresh your memory on what’s going on), you can read the previous sections here. * * * * * * * *…
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Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Fall in Love with Austen Giveaway
Thank you to all who gave our Fall in Love with Austen giveaway a try. We appreciate everyone who has traveled this journey with us during our first year. Remember . . . ********************************* First up, we have the lovely Alice McVeigh who is being quite generous to our followers: The two PRIDE AND PREJUDICE…