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INTERVIEW: Joana Starnes Spills the Tea on Writing Darcy

Oct 3, 20236 min read

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.

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INTERVIEW: Damianne Scott, the Woman Behind "Black Girl Loves Jane"

Christina Boyd

Sep 26, 20235 min read

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...

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INTERVIEW: Cass Grafton’s Journey from Fan Fiction to Traditional Publishing

Christina Boyd

Sep 19, 20236 min read

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.

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Guest Review: TRACES OF MAGIC by Monica Fairview

Christina Boyd

Sep 13, 20234 min read

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

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INTERVIEW: Francine Mathews aka Stephanie Barron, A Matchless Storyteller and Researcher

Christina Boyd

Aug 29, 20236 min read

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.

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Guest Review: THE WORST DARCY by Robyn Gynne

Christina Boyd

Aug 21, 20234 min read

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..."

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INTERVIEW: Karen M Cox Writes Stories Brushed with History & Romance

Christina Boyd

Aug 15, 20237 min read

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...

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INTERVIEW: Christina Hwang Dudley to Publish an Asian American Austenesque Novel

Christina Boyd

Aug 1, 20235 min read

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...

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INTERVIEW: Mark Brownlow Deep Dives into Austen’s Characters

Christina Boyd

Jul 25, 20235 min read

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...

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INTERVIEW: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams

Christina Boyd

Jul 11, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams

Felicity George is a writer and teacher from Toronto, where she lives with her husband, her two teenage children, a large cat, and a tiny do

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INTERVIEW: Laaleen Sukhera is Fearless in Life and Writing

Christina Boyd

Jul 4, 20233 min read

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.

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INTERVIEW: How Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder Inspired Maureen Lee Lenker

Christina Boyd

Jun 27, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: How Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder Inspired Maureen Lee Lenker

Maureen Lee Lenker is an award-winning journalist who has written for Turner Classic Movies, The Hollywood Reporter, Ms. Magazine, and more.

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Review: A Few Audiobooks Narrated by HARRY FROST

Christina Boyd

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Review: A Few Audiobooks Narrated by HARRY FROST

These 3 were narrated by British voice actor, Harry Frost—the multi-talented voice actor from The Darcy Monologues and Yuletide anthologies.

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Christina Boyd

Jun 6, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: Syrie James is a Plotter

Syrie James is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction ...

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INTERVIEW: Patience, Persistence, and a Little Luck with Katie Oliver

Christina Boyd

May 30, 20234 min read

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.

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INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive

Christina Boyd

May 16, 20234 min read

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.

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INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?

Christina Boyd

May 9, 20235 min read

INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?

International bestselling author Natalie Jenner penned my favorite book of 2022, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, so it's no surprise I'd have questions.

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Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft

Christina Boyd

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft

Part of the appeal of J. Marie Croft's "Enduring Connexions" is the clever use of language...

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Review: JANE & ME: MY AUSTEN HERITAGE by Caroline Jane Knight

Christina Boyd

Feb 28, 20232 min read

Review: JANE & ME: MY AUSTEN HERITAGE by Caroline Jane Knight

"I have spent most of my adult life trying to forget Chawton and avoiding all reminders of my heritage..." And that is the opening line of

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Christina Boyd

Feb 16, 20234 min read

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…

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