My blog tour for Much Ado in Meryton starts today, and I'm thrilled to be at Babblings of a Bookworm for my first stop. The host there is such a lovely person, and I always enjoy chatting with people in the comments.For this visit, I'm talking a bit about home theatricals during the Regency, and … Continue reading Blog Tour for Much Ado in Meryton
A Wonderful Review for Much Ado
Authors love reviews, and we especially love glowing ones. And they don't get more wonderful than this. Thanks so much, Kate Westwood, for your amazing words. I'm just delighted that you enjoyed this so much. Here is what she said. You can get your own copy of Much Ado in Meryton at http://www.books2read.com/muchadoinmeryton Just when … Continue reading A Wonderful Review for Much Ado
Some Christmas Magic – A New Book
I've been busy these last few weeks, but I'm thrilled to announce I have a new book out, a special story just for Christmas. It is called A Midwinter Night's Dream, and it is available on Amazon and is free to read on Kindle Unlimited. I have posted about it at Austen Authors this week, … Continue reading Some Christmas Magic – A New Book
Some musings on my new book, and an excerpt
I'm just thrilled at the reviews and feedback I've been getting for my new novel, Much Ado in Meryton. As much fun as it was to write, it is also, in some ways, the hardest book I’ve written. It’s a mash-up of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and as such I … Continue reading Some musings on my new book, and an excerpt
Much Ado about Much Ado
I am delighted to announce that my newest romance, Much Ado in Meryton, has been released! I had so much fun writing this book. As much as I love Jane Austen, I love Shakespeare as well. His wit, inventiveness, and sheer snark are all but unequalled, and I could (and might) devote an entire article … Continue reading Much Ado about Much Ado
Tech Issues – Regency-Style
After a series of computer woes, I started wondering what tech issues might have plagued our Regency friends. Here is a short story for you. *** Hunsford, Easter time, 1812 The door slammed behind Fitzwilliam Darcy as he blew into his bedchamber like a gathering storm. Thunder all but followed him into the room, and … Continue reading Tech Issues – Regency-Style
Literature and Discovery – L’Anse aux Meadows
We were recently in Newfoundland on holiday, and we decided to make the grand trek up the Great Northern Peninsula to L’Anse aux Meadows. Here, at the end of the known world (well, it felt like it), where the road ends and the ocean begins, is a remarkable site: the only known Viking settlement in … Continue reading Literature and Discovery – L’Anse aux Meadows
Austen Authors – Travels and a Cover Reveal
We have been away on an actual holiday, and I have a new book on the horizon. Read my post at Austen Authors for all the news, including a cover reveal for Much Ado in Meryton, coming soon!https://www.austenauthors.net/recent-travels-and-a-cover-reveal/ Western Brook Pond, Gros MorneGreen Point, Gros MorneRecreated sod house at L'Anse aux MeadowsSunset at TwillingateFerrylandExcavations at … Continue reading Austen Authors – Travels and a Cover Reveal
Ye Gods! Austen in August
I'm delighted to be part of this year's Austen in August. This is a month of guest posts, roundtable conversations, give-aways, and all things fun and Austenesque at The Book Rat. I decided to pen a short story for readers to enjoy. It's a bit - or a lot - silly, and hopefully a lot … Continue reading Ye Gods! Austen in August
Shakespeare and Austen
Today is my day to post at Austen Authors. I have a new novel in the works, a mash-up of Pride and Prejudice and Much Ado About Nothing, and it seemed natural to take a look at what Austen herself thought of the Bard.You can read the original post here: https://www.austenauthors.net/shakespeare-and-austen/ And I'll post the … Continue reading Shakespeare and Austen