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Guest Review: THE BACHELOR MR DARCY by Julie Cooper
Sophia Rose guest reviews THE BACHELOR MR DARCY by Julie Cooper and says, "absolutely fabulous, touched all the emotions"

Christina Boyd
Jul 29, 20244 min read
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Guest review: A RUSE OF SHADOWS by Sherry Thomas
GUEST REVIEW by Sophia Review
In this latest of the Victorian era Lady Sherlock mysteries with a gender-bending Sherlock Holmes’ cast…

Sophia Rose
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Guest Review: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy by Kelly Miller
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose read Kelly Miller's The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy, historical mystery and part romance.

Sophia Rose
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Austenesque Free Book Bonanza
Download 58 Jane Austen fan fiction novels, including my multi-author anthology ELIZABETH: OBSTINATE, HEADSTRONG GIRL. Feed your Kindle

Christina Boyd
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Guest Review: HEART OF A GENTLEMAN by Charlotte Brentwood
SophiaRose guest reviews “Heart of a Gentleman” by Charlotte Brentwood,
#3 in the “Hearts of Amberley” series.

Sophia Rose
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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INTERVIEW: Melanie Rachel Says Her Characters Say the Things She Only Thinks About
Christina Boyd interviews Melanie Rachel, a university professor, long-time Jane Austen fan, and author.

Christina Boyd
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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INTERVIEW: A.M. Weald is Somewhat of a Discovery Writer
Christina Boyd interviews A.M. Weald who writes adult character-driven fiction in a mix of genres from the romantic to the speculative.

Christina Boyd
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Cat Gardiner Says Music Sparks the Soul to Words
Christina Boyd interviews Cat Gardiner, author of romance, happy endings, history, and comedy.

Christina Boyd
May 28, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Kate O’Keeffe Plots Story with Tropes and Characters First
Christina Boyd interview Kate O'Keeffe, USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author who writes exactly what she loves to read: romcoms.

Christina Boyd
May 21, 20245 min read
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Why We Read (And Or Write About) Jane Austen by Christina Hwang Dudley
WHY WE READ AND OR WRITE ABOUT JANE AUSTEN: Asian American author Christina Hwang Dudley says "Jane Austen and I met on a blind date..."

Christina Boyd
May 14, 20243 min read
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INTERVIEW: Erin Huss Used Former Career as Fodder for Book to TV Adaptation
Christina Boyd interviews Erin Huss, the USA Today bestselling author of the Lost Souls Lane Mystery Series, Cambria Clyne Mystery Series,

Christina Boyd
May 7, 20243 min read
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INTERVIEW: Indie Author Lory Lilian Prefers Control of Her Books
Christina Boyd interviews Austenesque author Lory Lilian, a Romanian who has been in love with Pride and Prejudice for more than 40 years.

Christina Boyd
Apr 30, 20245 min read
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Edit Tip: What is Going On in Their Head?
Quick Editing Tip about INTERIORITY by Christina Boyd: Keeping Austen’s characters recognizable to the reader is vital to make the story…

Christina Boyd
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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Guest Review: Where Ivy Dares to Grow by Marielle Thompson
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose of WHERE IVY DARES TO GROW by Marielle Thompson.

Christina Boyd
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Tracie Banister has Always Loved Male/Female Detective Duos
Christina Boyd interviews author Tracie Banister. An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she childhood

Christina Boyd
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Alyson Noël Still Can't Believe She Creates Stories for a Living
Christina Boyd interviews NYT bestselling author Alyson Noel, best known for THE IMMORTALS series, THE RILEY BLOOM series, STEALING INFINITY

Christina Boyd
Apr 9, 20244 min read
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INTERVIEW: Elin Eriksen Says There’s a Technical Side to Good Writing
Christina Boyd interviews Norwegian author Elin Eriksen. Elin Eriksen writes Austenesque dramas, a proud mother of four children, a grandmo

Christina Boyd
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Guest Review: Pride and Preston Lin by Christina Hwang Dudley
Sophia Rose reviews Christina Hwang Dudley’s Pride and Preston Lin, a modern riff on Pride and Prejudice.

Christina Boyd
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator
Why We Read (or Write About) Jane Austen by Harry Frost, Narrator: Jane Austen's novels offer a glimpse into English society and culture ...

Christina Boyd
Mar 14, 20246 min read
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INTERVIEW: Hilary Grossman Always Wanted to be an Author
Christina Boyd interviews author Hilary Grossman, a recovering corporate executive who spends her weekends hanging out with her characters.

Christina Boyd
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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