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Review: JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron
Review by Christina Boyd: Excellent world building, engaging characters, and thought-provoking prose, I found this fifteenth book more…

Christina Boyd
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Joana Starnes Spills the Tea on Writing Darcy
Joana Starnes has been living in Regency England for decades in her imagination and plans to continue till she lays hands on a time machine.

Christina Boyd
Oct 3, 20236 min read
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INTERVIEW: Damianne Scott, the Woman Behind "Black Girl Loves Jane"
Damianne Scott (Dami) graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she earned a BA and MA and...
Christina Boyd
Sep 26, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Cass Grafton’s Journey from Fan Fiction to Traditional Publishing
Cass Grafton began writing about Regency England, enlisting Jane Austen’s help to time-travel but now is ensconced in 21st century Cornwall.
Christina Boyd
Sep 19, 20236 min read
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Guest Review: TRACES OF MAGIC by Monica Fairview
REVIEW: If you enjoy your Pride & Prejudice with a twist of magic and a hint of Harry Potter, you'll love TRACES OF MAGIC by Monica Fairview
Christina Boyd
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Francine Mathews aka Stephanie Barron, A Matchless Storyteller and Researcher
Francine Barron Mathews is an American writer of mystery and spy fiction who also writes historical mysteries as Stephanie Barron.
Christina Boyd
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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Guest Review: THE WORST DARCY by Robyn Gynne
REVIEW: The Worst Darcy by Robyn Gynne, "a well-paced, fun, and sizzling romance beginning with a cringe worthy first encounter..."
Christina Boyd
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Karen M Cox Writes Stories Brushed with History & Romance
Karen M Cox is an award-winning author of four full-length novels that adapt Jane Austen to other eras: 1932: Pride & Prejudice Revisited...
Christina Boyd
Aug 15, 20237 min read
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INTERVIEW: Nikki Payne's Dialogue Would Make Austen Proud
By day, Author Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. At night, she…
Christina Boyd
Aug 8, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Christina Hwang Dudley to Publish an Asian American Austenesque Novel
INTERVIEW: A lifetime Austen fangirl, Christina Hwang Dudley is the author of award-winning Regency romances, including The Naturalist...
Christina Boyd
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Mark Brownlow Deep Dives into Austen’s Characters
Mark Brownlow has published three Regency tales narrated by Mr Bennet: two novels and a short story. He has also authored three novellas...
Christina Boyd
Jul 25, 20235 min read
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INTERVIEW: Laaleen Sukhera is Fearless in Life and Writing
Interview: Laaleen Sukhera is the founder of the Jane Austen Society Pakistan and the Emirates, now the Jane Austen Society MENAP.
Christina Boyd
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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INTERVIEW: Syrie James is a Plotter
Syrie James is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction ...
Christina Boyd
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Patience, Persistence, and a Little Luck with Katie Oliver
I have been a fan of Katie Oliver's since first reading Prada and Prejudice.
Christina Boyd
May 30, 20234 min read
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INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.
Christina Boyd
May 16, 20234 min read
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Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft
Part of the appeal of J. Marie Croft's "Enduring Connexions" is the clever use of language...
Christina Boyd
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Review: SNOWBOUND by Joana Starnes
SNOWBOUND is is the great Joana Starnes at the top of her game. When a snowstorm and carriage accident require Elizabeth and Jane Bennet…
Christina Boyd
Feb 16, 20234 min read
10 comments

Review: A MURDEROUS PERSUASION by Katie Oliver
With the right balance of humor, charm, and intrigue, this contemporary whodunnit had me swiping through my kindle until the satisfying end.
Christina Boyd
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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Review: PRIDE AND PROTEST by Nikki Payne
I daresay, regardless of race, creed, or sex, readers will connect to this astute, sexy Austen reimagining like never before. Payne delivers
Christina Boyd
Nov 17, 20224 min read
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To Celebrate RATIONAL CREATURES 4th Book Birthday
To celebrate the upcoming fourth book birthday of RATIONAL CREATURES anthology, I am giving away a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD and all 5...
Christina Boyd
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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