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A group of writers who can never get enough Jane Austen, blogging about Austen-inspired fiction and JAFF since 2013. Join us at www.austenvariations.com
It’s here: Unwrapping Christmas, a Sweet Pride & Prejudice Christmas rom-com Excerpt!

Are you ready for the holiday season??? I’m excited to share that my new Pride and Prejudice variation Christmas novella, Unwrapping Christmas, is now available! This is a low-angst, low-steam romantic comedy…
It’s here: Unwrapping Christmas, a Sweet Pride & Prejudice Christmas rom-com Excerpt!
Are you ready for the holiday season??? I’m excited to share that my new Pride and Prejudice variation Christmas novella, Unwrapping Christmas, is now available! This is a low-angst, low-steam romantic comedy with all the emotional feels! It brings Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy into a modern London Christmas—complete with a Bennet sister's chat group, chaotic family dinners, badly behaved dogs, and all the uncertainty of reaching month three of dating someone new.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Prelude to Pemberley: Georgiana reads Darcy’s letters from Netherfield

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story,…
Prelude to Pemberley: Georgiana reads Darcy’s letters from Netherfield
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened - 214 years in the future.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Coming Soon, the Austen Variations 2025 Advent Calendar

This year, Austen Variations is doing a 24 day Advent Calendar, where our amazing authors will bring you a new gift every day from December 1st until December 24th. In all honesty, one post went up early by accident, and we know people are…
Coming Soon, the Austen Variations 2025 Advent Calendar
This year, Austen Variations is doing a 24 day Advent Calendar, where our amazing authors will bring you a new gift every day from December 1st until December 24th. In all honesty, one post went up early by accident, and we know people are clicking over and seeing an error, so we're replacing the error with this happy news! Check back on December 1st for your first gift.  To see each day so far, visit austenvariations.com/2025-advent-calendar/
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November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Austen Variations 2025 Advent Calendar

Welcome to the 2025 Austen Variations Advent Calendar, where our amazing authors will bring you a new gift every day from now until December 24th. Your Gift to Readers Goes Here. Thank you for being a part of the Advent Calendar!
Austen Variations 2025 Advent Calendar
Welcome to the 2025 Austen Variations Advent Calendar, where our amazing authors will bring you a new gift every day from now until December 24th. Your Gift to Readers Goes Here. Thank you for being a part of the Advent Calendar!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some Little Alteration Paperback and KU Release Celebration!

Hi friends! I’m so excited to share that my latest release, Some Little Alteration, is now available in paperback—and, as of yesterday, in Kindle Unlimited as well! 🎉🎉🎉 To be honest, I had originally planned to hold off on the KU launch…
Some Little Alteration Paperback and KU Release Celebration!
Hi friends! I’m so excited to share that my latest release, Some Little Alteration, is now available in paperback—and, as of yesterday, in Kindle Unlimited as well! 🎉🎉🎉 To be honest, I had originally planned to hold off on the KU launch until after the new year, but in the spirit of the season (and with Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebration fast approaching!), I decided to give a little something back and move it in now.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Under the Netherfield Mistletoe is here!

Happy book birthday to Under the Netherfield Mistletoe! I’m excited to get this story out to you. Originally I wasn’t going to make a big deal out of it, since it was just a bit of holiday fluff I scribbled while I was stressed out last spring. Apparently…
Under the Netherfield Mistletoe is here!
Happy book birthday to Under the Netherfield Mistletoe! I’m excited to get this story out to you. Originally I wasn’t going to make a big deal out of it, since it was just a bit of holiday fluff I scribbled while I was stressed out last spring. Apparently my Muse knew what she was doing, though. One of the beta readers happened to be my German translator, and she’s insisting on translating it right away because it’s “so moving and uplifting” and will give people hope at a time when we need it so much.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Research Rabbit Hole: The History of The 12 Days of Christmas

Hello, dear readers! While drafting my newest Christmas story, I accidentally tumbled head-first into one of the most delightful research rabbit holes I’ve ever encountered. All I wanted was a little inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s romantic…
Research Rabbit Hole: The History of The 12 Days of Christmas
Hello, dear readers! While drafting my newest Christmas story, I accidentally tumbled head-first into one of the most delightful research rabbit holes I’ve ever encountered. All I wanted was a little inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s romantic gift-giving… and suddenly I found myself deep in the history of The Twelve Days of Christmas. To my utter surprise, the song is far older—and far stranger—than I ever imagined.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Their Moment of Happiness Excerpt

Hello wonderful readers! Thank you to everyone who commented on the last post. The winners of the draw are: - Anna Chan - Anna Zagar - Myrna Greenfeld Please contact Quills & Quartos at promotions@quillsandquartospub.com to claim your ebook. Congratulations! Today…
Their Moment of Happiness Excerpt
Hello wonderful readers! Thank you to everyone who commented on the last post. The winners of the draw are: - Anna Chan - Anna Zagar - Myrna Greenfeld Please contact Quills & Quartos at promotions@quillsandquartospub.com to claim your ebook. Congratulations! Today I have another excerpt from my upcoming release, Their Moment of Happiness. I shared the prologue a couple of weeks ago (you can find that post…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy writes to Georgiana while Elizabeth is at Netherfield

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana…
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy writes to Georgiana while Elizabeth is at Netherfield
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened - 214 years in the future.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Why You Should Read Pride and Prejudice in Other Eras

If you’re anything like me, you’ve read Pride and Prejudice so many times that you can practically recite Mr. Collins’s proposal while brushing your teeth. (A hazardous activity. The line about “your portion is unhappily so small” almost made…
Why You Should Read Pride and Prejudice in Other Eras
If you’re anything like me, you’ve read Pride and Prejudice so many times that you can practically recite Mr. Collins’s proposal while brushing your teeth. (A hazardous activity. The line about “your portion is unhappily so small” almost made me choke on toothpaste once.) But here’s the thing: Jane Austen’s most famous couple, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, are not trapped forever in 1811 Hertfordshire.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A Winter’s Romance by Lucy Marin

A Winter's Romance, part of the Happy Christmas Mr Darcy anthology is now available! You can read it in kindle unlimited so I hope you'll give it a try, or read an excerpt from my story below for a quick taste! The longer Elizabeth spent at Pemberley, the more…
A Winter’s Romance by Lucy Marin
A Winter's Romance, part of the Happy Christmas Mr Darcy anthology is now available! You can read it in kindle unlimited so I hope you'll give it a try, or read an excerpt from my story below for a quick taste! The longer Elizabeth spent at Pemberley, the more perplexed she felt. The grounds and house were truly impressive, and, as large as it was, she was comfortable in Mr Darcy’s home.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy’s Thoughts While Dining with the Officers.

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story,…
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy’s Thoughts While Dining with the Officers.
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened - 214 years in the future.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
No More Than The Truth

Happy Christmas Mr Darcy is a brand new Pride and Prejudice variation anthology that is available now! My story is called No More Than the Truth and involves Elizabeth Bennet discovering how amazing Mr Darcy is when she is invited to a Festive Season ball at his house in…
No More Than The Truth
Happy Christmas Mr Darcy is a brand new Pride and Prejudice variation anthology that is available now! My story is called No More Than the Truth and involves Elizabeth Bennet discovering how amazing Mr Darcy is when she is invited to a Festive Season ball at his house in town. Hope you enjoy the excerpt! The book itself is available in KU so I hope you'll give it a go!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Coming soon: Mr. Darcy’s Twelve Days of Christmas

Good morning, everyone! I am pleased to announce that my Christmas novel, Mr. Darcy's Twelve Days of Christmas is up for preorder and will be released soon! The release date is set for the fifteenth of November, but if I can, I'll push it sooner. I…
Coming soon: Mr. Darcy’s Twelve Days of Christmas
Good morning, everyone! I am pleased to announce that my Christmas novel, Mr. Darcy's Twelve Days of Christmas is up for preorder and will be released soon! The release date is set for the fifteenth of November, but if I can, I'll push it sooner. I was brainstorming ideas for a short story that is part of a coming anthology when this idea hit.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Christmas Time Already?

I know, it gets earlier every year... But the truth is, if you mean to release a Christmas book in time for the actual Christmas season, you have to start planning several months early! So, for me, it's been Christmas for a long time now, so I'm excited you all can finally…
Christmas Time Already?
I know, it gets earlier every year... But the truth is, if you mean to release a Christmas book in time for the actual Christmas season, you have to start planning several months early! So, for me, it's been Christmas for a long time now, so I'm excited you all can finally join me. And do I have some fun planned!
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Their Moment of Happiness: New Release Excerpt & Giveaway

Hello! I’m here today celebrating the upcoming release of a new novella: Their Moment of Happiness. I, along with some of my fellow authors, were challenged to be inspired by a cover, in other words, to base a story on the cover. We did…
Their Moment of Happiness: New Release Excerpt & Giveaway
Hello! I’m here today celebrating the upcoming release of a new novella: Their Moment of Happiness. I, along with some of my fellow authors, were challenged to be inspired by a cover, in other words, to base a story on the cover. We did this a few years ago too, and the result for me was Mrs Bennet Makes a Match.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: News from Netherfield

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of…
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: News from Netherfield
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened – 214 years in the future.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Mistletoe is coming!

I'm a slow writer, as my long-time readers know. I usually manage about a book a year, and I look with amazement and envy on authors who can put one out every few months. I don't see that ever changing, especially when I'm writing long, complex books like the Fitzwilliam…
Mistletoe is coming!
I'm a slow writer, as my long-time readers know. I usually manage about a book a year, and I look with amazement and envy on authors who can put one out every few months. I don't see that ever changing, especially when I'm writing long, complex books like the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series. That said, I do have a new release coming out next month!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Dishonorable Gentlemen on Audiobook

Hello All! I'm very excited to announce that Dishonorable Gentlemen is now an audiobook. That's right, now you can listen as our wily bandits shoot a hole right through Mr. Darcy's hat, no reading required. Perfect for when you have a lot of baking to do. Or…
Dishonorable Gentlemen on Audiobook
Hello All! I'm very excited to announce that Dishonorable Gentlemen is now an audiobook. That's right, now you can listen as our wily bandits shoot a hole right through Mr. Darcy's hat, no reading required. Perfect for when you have a lot of baking to do. Or when you've done a lot of baking, and now you have a lot of cleaning up to do.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Christmas in October-“Merry and Bright”

Happy Friday, Janeites! I hope you are getting into the Holiday mood, because we sure are!  One of the greatest things about the holidays are JAFF Christmas stories!  I LOVE them because they are always merry and bright. It has been 7  years since you were…
Christmas in October-“Merry and Bright”
Happy Friday, Janeites! I hope you are getting into the Holiday mood, because we sure are!  One of the greatest things about the holidays are JAFF Christmas stories!  I LOVE them because they are always merry and bright. It has been 7  years since you were first introduced to Elizabeth Bennet's young cousins Emily and Victoria Gardiner in "An Unexpected Merry Gentlemen,"  and 4 years since you visited them in my last Christmas novella, "Comfort and Joy."
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October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: At Lucas Lodge

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how…
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: At Lucas Lodge
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened - 214 years in the future.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Walking in the footsteps of Jane

I had the delightful opportunity this past summer to visit England with my 12-year-old daughter, and we had a wonderful time visiting some of the places where Jane Austen once lived, walked, and wrote her books. This year is the 250th anniversary of her birth, and…
Walking in the footsteps of Jane
I had the delightful opportunity this past summer to visit England with my 12-year-old daughter, and we had a wonderful time visiting some of the places where Jane Austen once lived, walked, and wrote her books. This year is the 250th anniversary of her birth, and it sometimes felt as though all of England was gearing up for the celebration! In so many of the places associated with Jane Austen, there was almost a festive feel, with banners and posters and references to Jane Austen everywhere!
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October 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Guardians of Pemberley is here – with a giveaway!

I did it! The Guardians of Pemberley, Book 3 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series, is finally here! And I'm doing a giveaway. 🙂 Here's the blurb: Escaping from France was just the beginning for Darcy. Now Pemberley itself is in danger from the…
The Guardians of Pemberley is here – with a giveaway!
I did it! The Guardians of Pemberley, Book 3 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series, is finally here! And I'm doing a giveaway. 🙂 Here's the blurb: Escaping from France was just the beginning for Darcy. Now Pemberley itself is in danger from the Fae… Mage Fitzwilliam Darcy is finally back at Pemberley and reunited with his beloved Elizabeth, only to find his formerly tranquil estate full of dragons and under attack by the terrifying High King of Faerie.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Some Little Alteration Release Day Celebration!

Hello friends! I’m so excited to share that it’s finally release day for my latest Pride and Prejudice variation, Some Little Alteration! The ebook is available now, with the paperback coming soon. If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably…
Some Little Alteration Release Day Celebration!
Hello friends! I’m so excited to share that it’s finally release day for my latest Pride and Prejudice variation, Some Little Alteration! The ebook is available now, with the paperback coming soon. If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably heard me say that this story is a bit of a departure for me. It’s a little less angsty than my usual fare, with a blend of mystery, romance, and a touch of magic—all woven together with the themes of destiny and fate.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy at the Meryton Assembley

Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of…
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy at the Meryton Assembley
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy's story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened - 214 years in the future.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM