Pride and Prejudice 2/4

I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath

INTERVIEW: J. Dawn King Began Writing Career After Suffering Two Strokes

Mar 195 min read

INTERVIEW: J. Dawn King Began Writing Career After Suffering Two Strokes

Christina Boyd interviews J Dawn King, who also writes short stories as Christie Capps. She fell in love with Jane Austen’s writings in 2012

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INTERVIEW: Laurie Viera Rigler Says Character Rules Throughout Writing Process

Christina Boyd

Feb 279 min read

INTERVIEW: Laurie Viera Rigler Says Character Rules Throughout Writing Process

Christina Boyd interviews Laurie Viera Rigler. Rigler’s best-selling Jane Austen Addict novels have been published in North America, the UK,

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Elaine Jeremiah

Jan 252 min read

Favorite Austen Scene by Guest Writer, Elaine Jeremiah

Which is your favorite scene in any of Jane Austen’s novels, the one you find the most memorable, and why? I have more than one.

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Guest Review: WITS & WAGERS by Amy D'Orazio

Christina Boyd

Dec 6, 20233 min read

Guest Review: WITS & WAGERS by Amy D'Orazio

Guest Review by Sophia Rose: Wits & Wagers is the latest from the pen of Amy D’Orazio offering a sparkling comedy of manners in a variation

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INTERVIEW: Nicole Clarkston Published Her First Book Before Telling Her Family

Christina Boyd

Nov 21, 20239 min read

INTERVIEW: Nicole Clarkston Published Her First Book Before Telling Her Family

Interview: Nicole Clarkston is a book lover and a happily married mom of three. Originally from Idaho, she now lives in Oregon...

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INTERVIEW: Jessie Lewis Says Life is One Long Research Trip

Christina Boyd

Nov 14, 20239 min read

INTERVIEW: Jessie Lewis Says Life is One Long Research Trip

Interiew: Jessie Lewis enjoys words far too much for her own good and was forced to take up writing them down in order to save her family…

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INTERVIEW: Pamela Aidan, Jane Austen Fan Fiction Pioneer

Christina Boyd

Oct 24, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: Pamela Aidan, Jane Austen Fan Fiction Pioneer

Interview: Pamela Aidan is the author of the acclaimed series "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" and other books about Austen characters.

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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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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: Nikki Payne's Dialogue Would Make Austen Proud

Christina Boyd

Aug 8, 20235 min read

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…

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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: 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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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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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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