I’m so pleased to welcome Regina Jeffers to Diary of an Eccentric today. Regina is the author of several Jane Austen-inspired novels, including Captain Wentworth’s Persuasion, Christmas at Pemberley, and her latest release, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, which I will be reviewing tomorrow. The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy was something new to me in the realm of Austenesque novels, a dark mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
Regina was kind enough to pose and answer some questions that readers will find interesting, touching upon her research process, writing quirks, and Austen-inspired novels. Please give a warm welcome to Regina Jeffers:
How do you research your novels?
The research is based on what would and would not be acceptable for the Regency Period, the time period in which the majority of my novels are set. The true Regency Period lasted only ten years, from 1811 to 1820. Most writers of the period place their stories somewhere between 1800 and 1820; however, a few feature everything from the French Revolution to the Reform. When I am creating a Jane Austen adaptation, my setting is defined by Austen’s original story line. For example, Pride and Prejudice is set in 1812. If I am writing an Austen sequel, I must be aware of the events that happened in the years after 1812. In my latest novel, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam is returning from service with Wellington at Waterloo. Therefore, the book must be true to June 1815. In my unique Regencies, I tend to place my characters in situations that occur between 1810 and 1815. It is the time period of which I am most familiar.
I have a stash of Regency related books to which I often turn for assistance. The Internet is helpful, but there is so much misinformation on the Web that a person must look for sites that verify the content found upon the page. One of the biggest issues is anachronistic phrases. I am more aware of those issues in my Austen-inspired works. Miss Austen has a distinct style, which is difficult to replicate, and I make a point of adding her actual wording to the story lines. In most Regencies on the mass market, in the publishing business, a certain number of anachronistic phrases are acceptable. Those serve as a segue between what is often seen as the stilted language of the period and modern phrasing. However, I do attempt to be true to the language of the period.
What is a typical working day like for you? When and where do you write?
This is only my second year of retirement. I spent 40 years in the classrooms of three different states. During those years, I would teach all day, sit at my desk and grade papers until about 7 each evening (English teachers always have tons of papers to grade.), then go home to eat, shower, and write for 2-3 hours.
One would think that now that I am retired that I would have more time to write. However, my “free” time has been limited by the birth of my first grandchild, James. As my son and daughter-in-law are both teachers, I am babysitting James each day for 9 hours. Many days when he leaves me, I am too exhausted to move from the sofa. I do not wish to appear to be complaining; I love the little “monster” more than words can express, but I had forgotten how exhausting raising a baby can be. I am nearing 65 years of age, and it shows. Thus said, my writing has suffered. I feel less structured, and I would admit to a bit of frustration because the stories NEVER leave my head, even if I am too tired to put them on paper. Hopefully, I will recover a bit my life once the school year ends, and my darling Jayme becomes a child I can simply spoil (like all good grandparents) and then send home to his parents.
What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?
I still hand write my novels. I write with a black ink pen and use a wide ruled spiral notebook. Then I word process the pages. By that time, the book has had several rewrites (arrows up and down the page, White Out, scratched out lines, inserted words, etc.). All these checks and rechecks affect the writing process. When the novel goes to print, there are few major rewrites with which to deal.
Have you ever written a character you did not like? What did you do about it?
I did not like my take on Anne De Bourgh in Darcy’s Temptation. She was TOO meek, and I thought her quite undeserving of Colonel Fitzwilliam, a character I absolutely adored. Therefore, when I had the opportunity to add her to The Phantom of Pemberley, I gave Miss De Bourgh a “rebellious” streak. I certainly liked her better, and so did my readers, who responded with delightful anticipation of what might follow for her.
In my Regency series based on the men of the Realm, a covert governmental group, I had originally planned to bring Satiné Aldridge and Aidan Kimbolt together; but as I set up their joining, I again grew weary of Satiné’s lack of a backbone (Yes, I realize it was I who gave her no spine). The Regency heroine needs more in her life than fashion and manners. Plus, Satiné was like my original Miss De Bourgh, not good enough for the hero. Aidan Kimbolt required a woman who could bring him happiness. For the moment, in the series, Satiné is in Europe. I have not decided whether to add her to a future book or, perhaps, kill her off. I may, just for fun, let my readers vote on what to do about Miss Satiné.
What makes Jane Austen adaptations/sequels/retellings so special?
I seriously believe that Austen’s intertextual reinscriptions of Restoration comedy have echoes in contemporary literature. Reading a historical novel in its period requires the reader to understand the period, as well as the social distance from the present. Despite Austen being a part of the Society of which she wrote, her works display a “distance” from the time period, and that “distance” marks Austen’s voice as one more distinct than others of her time. Jane Austen was sophisticated, subtle, and very intelligent in her handling of complex issues. Austen’s women were women of sense; they embodied the notion of rational love. Today’s audience has paradoxically maintained Austen’s “formula.”
Thanks, Regina! Now I have a special treat for my readers…an excerpt from The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, followed by information about how you can win a copy!
(Situation: Lydia and George Wickham have unexpectedly appeared uninvited on Pemberley’s doorstep. Elizabeth has tried to send them away before Darcy becomes aware of their inviting themselves into his home. However, Darcy’s appearance in the drawing room escalates the situation.)
“It does not surprise,” Wickham grumbled. he caught Lydia’s elbow and turned his wife toward the still-open door. however, when he reached Darcy’s rigid form, he mockingly said, “Please give Miss Darcy my regards. I understand the last four years have been very good to her.” With a slight nod, Wickham took a step to depart.
However, Darcy’s anger had never receded—not today, not four years prior when Wickham had staged the elopement, which would have devastated Georgiana—not through the years of falsehoods, and not when the man had purposely ruined Lydia Bennet and had crushed Darcy’s hopes of claiming Elizabeth as his wife. The memory of every degrading moment seemed to course through his veins, and without considering his actions, his right arm wound up for a perfectly executed uppercut to Wickham’s finely chiseled jaw. A left jab to Wickham’s nose followed the right, and the man went sprawling backward to rest at Elizabeth’s feet. Blood gushed from Lieutenant Wickham’s nose upon the man’s crisp uniform.
“Bloody hell, Darcy!” Wickham exclaimed as he dug in his pocket for a handkerchief. “You are a case for Bedlam!”
Darcy growled, “Curse in my wife’s presence again, and those
imprecations will be the last words that you utter.”
Elizabeth stepped around Wickham’s efforts at recovery and
slipped into Darcy’s one-armed embrace. “Tell me you are well,” she whispered as she caressed his chin.
Darcy did not remove his eyes from the scuttled figure bleeding onto his Persian rug, but he tightened his hold. “As long as you are safe,” he said softly.
Meanwhile, Lydia’s loud protestations were added to the clamor. “Lizzy, look what you have started.” She avoided her husband’s bloody hands when she cuddled his head. “What kind of man have you married?” she accused.
“The best kind, Lydia.” Elizabeth looked lovingly into Darcy’s eyes. “A man of honor. A man of integrity.” She turned in Darcy’s embrace. “Mr. Nathan, would you ask Jasper and Thomas to escort Lieutenant and Mrs. Wickham safely from Pemberley’s grounds?”
“Certainly, Mrs. Darcy.” he snapped his fingers, and the two footmen appeared.
“I cannot believe it has come to this,” Lydia lamented. “You would turn your own sister away? Your flesh and blood?”
Elizabeth’s mouth turned downward. “As my marriage vows require, I would cling to my husband above all others.” She shook her head in sadness. “I never wished it to come to this. In the future, should you choose to return to Pemberley, I shall welcome you with open arms, but I shall never subjugate Mr. Darcy’s desire to sever relations with Lieutenant Wickham to my desire to maintain sisterly affection. If you cannot accept
those terms, then we shall communicate through the post.”
As she supported her husband’s rise from the floor, Lydia exclaimed, “You have turned Kitty against me.”
Elizabeth shot a quick glance to the downcast countenance of a sister she dearly adored, and she noted how Kitty’s mouth twitched with the desire to smile. Kitty, too, had found all the drama quite amusing. Miss Catherine Bennet had grown into a sage young woman. “I hope not. I would never place Kitty in a position to have to choose between us.” She silently thought, as you have just required. “And I hope to see you regain the family and friends you have so carelessly sacrificed. The nuptials are a public gathering. You must choose whether you shall stay until Monday for the service. Yet, Pemberley is my home, and I shall determine the events we celebrate and the guests who participate.”
“I see.” Lydia straightened her clothing. “We shall await my parents at the Lambton inn.”
Wickham staggered to his feet. “That may not be the best idea.”
“Why ever not?” Lydia demanded. “There is no coach until tomorrow.”
Darcy eyed Wickham carefully. The man’s nervous mannerisms made him an open book. “If your husband’s demeanor is any indication, Lieutenant Wickham expects to meet those in the area who still hold his markers.” Everyone turned to stare at the wastrel in the King’s uniform.
“I simply prefer not to importune Father Bennet for the cost of our room and return passage,” Wickham said smoothly.
Darcy laughed sarcastically. “Did you hear, Mrs. Darcy? Your father’s debts grow. You suggested that Mr. Bennet would assume the unexpected cost of an inn stay, but your assumption included the notion that Lieutenant Wickham had previously arranged a return journey to Carlisle. Now, we find that not to be the case. Our brother in marriage requires both passage and room, and I suspect board, as well.”
Elizabeth said accusingly, “I expect the accuracy of your words, but that is my father’s issue.”
Kitty said softly. “Mr. Saunders is at Kympton. Perhaps Lydia and Lieutenant Wickham could share the curate’s quarters for the evening. Should I speak to Mr. Winkler? I would not wish Lydia to know any public humiliation.”
“You do what you consider best, Kitty.” Elizabeth admired how Kitty had handled herself. Her sister had demonstrated a firm resolve, but she had also shown charity, a quality Mr. Winkler had recognized in the young Catherine Bennet—a quality he required in his wife. “Why do you not speak privately to Mr. Winkler and then ask Papa to join us here?”
“Yes, Lizzy.” Kitty dropped a quick curtsy and then disappeared from the room.
“Mr. Darcy, we shall await my father in the main foyer. Mr. Nathan shall attend Lieutenant and Mrs. Wickham. We should rejoin our guests.” She reached for Darcy’s hand, and he came willingly.
Within seconds, they were at the foot of the main staircase and in each other’s arms. “Thank you,” Darcy rasped as he pulled her closer.
Elizabeth clung to him. “For what? For loving you beyond reason? I fear that my heart is fully engaged, Mr. Darcy.”
“As is mine,” he whispered into her ear. “Yet, I am chagrined that my previous acquaintances have tainted your family’s life.”
“I shall hear none of this regret, Mr. Darcy. You, Sir, are exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, most suits me. Your understanding and temper, though unlike my own, has answered all my wishes. You are as generous as the most generous of your sex.”
Before she could say more, her father appeared on the landing. “Kitty tells me that you require my assistance,” he said suspiciously. Elizabeth blushed at having been caught in an intimate embrace, but she quickly explained what had transpired. “And your mother never indicated to anyone that she had invited Lydia and Lieutenant Wickham?” his disbelief showed. “I tolerated her maneuverings with Mr. Grange at Christmastide because Grange is harmless and unassuming. No one could object to Grange, but Lieutenant Wickham is a different story.” he turned to Darcy. “I swear, Mr. Darcy, that I held no prior knowledge of this situation, but I will deal with the Wickhams and with Mrs. Bennet. “
“We will escort the others to Derby while you see to your youngest child.”
With a reluctant shrug, Mr. Bennet agreed. “Mrs. Bennet will miss the journey. During your absence, my wife and I will have a serious discussion.”
About The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy:
Shackled in the dungeon of a macabre castle with no recollection of her past, a young woman finds herself falling in love with her captor – the estate’s master. Yet, placing her trust in him before she regains her memory and unravels the castle’s wicked truths would be a catastrophe.
Far away at Pemberley, the Darcys happily gather to celebrate the marriage of Kitty Bennet. But a dark cloud sweeps through the festivities: Georgiana Darcy has
disappeared without a trace. Upon receiving word of his sister’s likely demise, Darcy and wife, Elizabeth, set off across the English countryside, seeking answers in the unfamiliar and menacing Scottish moors.
How can Darcy keep his sister safe from the most sinister threat she has ever faced when he doesn’t even know if she’s alive? True to Austen’s style and rife with malicious villains, dramatic revelations and heroic gestures, this suspense-packed mystery places Darcy and Elizabeth in the most harrowing situation they have ever faced – finding Georgiana before it is too late.
About Regina Jeffers:
Regina Jeffers, an English teacher for thirty-nine years, considers herself a Jane Austen enthusiast. She is the author of 13 novels, including Darcy’s Passions, Darcy’s Temptation, The Phantom of Pemberley, Christmas at Pemberley, The Scandal of Lady Eleanor, A Touch of Velvet, and A Touch of Cashémere. A Time Warner Star Teacher and Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, as well as a Smithsonian presenter, Jeffers often serves as a media literacy consultant. She resides outside of Charlotte, NC, where she spends time teaching her new grandson the joys of being a child.
Giveaway:
Courtesy of Ulysses Press, I am giving away a copy of The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy. To enter, please leave a comment with your e-mail address and tell me what you think is so special about Austen-inspired novels and why you want to read this book. Because the publisher is shipping the book, this giveaway is open only to readers with addresses in the U.S. and Canada, and it will close at 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, April 22, 2012.
**Please note that this giveaway is now closed**
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© 2012 Anna Horner of Diary of an Eccentric. All Rights Reserved. Please do not reproduce or republish content without permission.
I loved reading the author’s thoughts. I can only imagine how much time is spent chasing James around the house! I like how she uses some exact language from Austen’s books within the confines of her own. I didn’t realize that the Regency period was so short!!! This book sounds so wonderful and I can’t wait to read your review tomorrow. Thanks for highlighting an author that I wasn’t aware of and making me want to read all of her books!!
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Staci,
Writing is such a personal experience that it is difficult to explain how it gets into a person’s psyche. I find whichever story is my current one plays in my head over and over again until it is finished. It is there when I sleep…there when I am cooking dinner…there when I’m at the dentist’s office.
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Thanks for the giveaway, I’ll have to post it in my sidebar for you…after I enter of course. This is a book I’m looking forward to reading or borrowing from you. I love how each author brings a new perspective to each Austen-inspired novel. I haven’t read a mystery yet, so this would be a treat. BTW, I have no idea how she can raise her grandchild…I’m tired and I’m far younger raising a daughter. LOL
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Just as an aside, I have another Darcy mystery entitled “The Phantom of Pemberley.” It was recognized with a third place in Romantic Suspense in the Dixie Kane Awards in 2010. Besides “Darcy’s Passions” (a retelling of “Pride and Prejudice” from Darcy’s point of view), “Phantom” is probably my most popular book. If you like Agatha Christie, “Phantom” will appeal to you. BTW, Ulysses has contracted for two other Austen-related mysteries for 2013.
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I’m going to have to read The Phantom of Pemberley, and I can’t wait for your upcoming Austen-inspired mysteries. Thanks for stopping by, Regina, and for taking the time to interact with my readers. 🙂
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I have the Phantom of Pemberley I picked up at Borders when it went out of business. I’m going to try and review both of these together in May. I cannot wait for 2 more mysteries in 2013.
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This intriguing story sounds captivating and lovely. Regina is certainly brave to undertake the care of her grandson for nine hours daily and to write by long hand as well. No doubt she has discipline and strength of character. Ths book would be a treasure.
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Ellie, writing long hand has its advantages. I tend to read the story in my head as I write. If something does not sound right, I catch it early on. Surprisingly, I have few revisions in my books. I edit and edit, but not revise. I credit the handwriting method for that success.
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I love Austen-inspired novels because I love her characters, and love to follow another writer’s imagination into their lives… teabird17 at yahoodotcom
Lovely giveaway and writeup – a writer who uses pen and paper is a writer after my own heart – thank you!
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Teabird,
I appreciate your stopping by. Like you, I believe Austen’s characters are perfect. They show us that “mundane” does not exist. Ordinary characters can have interesting lives.
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HI Regina. I enjoyed your post and was surprised to hear that you write everything long hand, especially now. Although, when I am writing a review I tend to write it out in long hand first. (Maybe that is because I was a teacher for quite a few years myself!) There is a major difference though, between a short review and a major book! 🙂
I do understand about the babysitting and then being too exhausted to do the things you want and need to do. I also babysit for my son’s children a good bit of the time. I have a 3 month old granddaughter, Maddie and a three year old grandson, Tanner. My seven year old granddaughter, Emily, is in school for part of the day but she is a big help when she gets home. I am like you, I love keeping them but my body doesn’t seem to cooperate so much anymore. I usually have mine two or three days a week so that is somewhat different. Sorry to go off on a personal note there!
I have been awaiting this book since I first heard about it. I loved Christmas at Pemberley! It was such a good book. The characters that you brought in to that book and the whole story line was awesome. I was thrilled to hear that we could read more about them in this continuation. The teaser was great! Thanks for your sharing with us these stories that play around in your head and for the giveaway opportunity.
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Janet, you and I have talked previously about grandchildren. I told you Maddie and my James would make a great match.
Thank you for your kind words regarding “Christmas at Pemberley.” I really appreciate your taking the time to comment on the book. I am certain that you will enjoy the twists and turns of “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy.”
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Yes, I do remember our past discussion about our grandchildren. I agree they would make a great match! 🙂 They are fun aren’t they? I will write reviews for your books. I am behind on those things but will get caught up. I will let you know when I have them done and posted. You know I am a big fan of your books.
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Jane Austen only finished six novels and after reading those and her other shorter works I was left feeling bereft. The authors who tackle these additional stories in the Jane Austen world of characters just prolong the enjoyment for me.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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Sophia, I am glad you stopped by today. You are a great follower of everything Austen. I appreciate your patronage.
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I’d love to have this book, Regina. The excerpt is wonderful.
I need to copy, paste, and save your bit about the Regency period, as I’ll soon be headed into those waters myself.
Great post! Tweeted and put on FB, too.
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Robin, thank you for your continued friendship. I will be looking forward to your foray into the Regency world.
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I might have to message you with questions from time to time!
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What a fabulous interview!
I love reading Austen-inspired novels! The Disappereance of Georgianne sounds like a wonderful and entertaining story!
Stephanie
Layered Pages
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Stephanie, I hope you enjoy “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy.” I am a big cozy mystery fan. I guess it’s because I was raised on the Sherlock Holmes stories.
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What a lovely interview. It’s always nice to discover more about an author and her methods. I write Regencies as well, and know how impoertant research his. An out of period word or comment will throw me right out of a story.
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Ella, I heard a local librarian on the noon news today promoting a YA book. In it, the author had described her writing process. The librarian spoke of how unusual that was and how much she enjoyed reading that part of the book. It made me think I should consider doing something similar.
You are correct about out of place words. We all have them, but I work very hard to eliminate them.
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Great post 🙂
I am feeling that I should read JA fiction soon again. I have a craving, lol
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That’s why I talked you into taking part in the JA genre challenge. Looking forward to reading Emma with you next month!
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Hello, Linda. Thank you for reading the post. You know our motto: There’s never enough Austen.
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I enjoy Austen-inspired stories-they keep the magic alive in between rereads of Austen’s novels. This book sounds delightful-thank you for the giveaway. bluecrabfla@comcast.net
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Lauren, I am so glad you found time to stop by. I don’t know how you do all you do, but I am thankful for your patronage.
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I live in UK so don’t qualify for giveaway. However I love the Regency period. My Gt x 3 grandfather married in 1796 and 1811 and my Gt x 2 Grandfather was born around the time of Waterloo. Amazing that only five generations separates me from one of the most romantic yet turbulent times in British history.
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We can live vicariously through the adventures of our favorite characters.
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I have enjoyed several of your books and it was interesting to hear how you approach your writing and how you sometimes come to not really like your own characters. I wonder if JA ever felt that way (Fanny Price, maybe?). I hope retirement doesn’t prevent you from writing too much!
I love mysteries and I love the Regency era so ‘The Disappearance of GD’ sounds perfect to me! I have been reading JA adaptations and alterations for over 14 years now and never tire of them. I continue to be amazed at the variety of situations these dear characters find themselves!
Thank you for sharing with us.
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Hello, Gail. Thank you for being a part of this interview. Yes, I can see why some would not like Fanny Price. Truthfully, I recently reread MP and liked it better than I did years ago.
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The more I read about The Disappearance, the itchier I get to have a copy so it can be my next read! My ToBuy and ToBeRead lists are way out of control but I just can’t help it. I still get great enjoyment out of a good P&P re-imagining even though I have now read hundreds – you NEVER get too much Jane!
I would love to win this book since it’s the only one of yours I do not have and your books are always so good!
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I own so many Austen-inspired books that I need a new room in my house for them. My TBR list is outrageous.
Hopefully, you have received your copy of “Central Park” by now.
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I love all of the possible continuing stories of Jane’s novels as well as some creative modern versions. I especially like Georgiana so this is quite an intriguing book.
Margaret
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Margaret, I so wanted Georgiana to grow up and to define her life on her own terms. She began that process in “Christmas at Pemberley.” She takes a giant step forward in “Disappearance.”
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i’m a stickler for Austen’s style when i read austenesque, so reading ” True to Austen’s style ” immediately grabbed my attention! then…
“and rife with malicious villains, dramatic revelations and heroic gestures, this suspense-packed mystery places Darcy and Elizabeth in the most harrowing situation they have ever faced – finding Georgiana before it is too late.”
just kept me going !
a mystery fan of Ag Christie and Carrie Bebris, i would luv to add Regina Jeffers to that honourable list !!
TY for your generosity & for sharing your writing gift with us :))
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Hello, FHC. I am pleased to find you here.
I always incorporate Austen’s actual words within my books. They go to my publisher in a yellow highlight so the editor knows she cannot change those phrases.
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Wonderful interview and the book sounds great. I’m impressed that the author writes her books in a spiral bound notebook! It’s always nice reading about the author behind the books.
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Hello, Laura. Thank you for stopping by. I agree. I love to find personal nuggets about my favorite writers.
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Lovely interview ladies! I love to read Austen inspired stories because I can never quite get enough of her wonderful characters. I loved Christmas at Pemberley and I have been eager to read this book as well! Thanks for the giveaway!!=)
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Kelli, I am pleased that you found me here. This book is a cozy mystery, rather than an inspirational novel, but it takes up where “Christmas at Pemberley” leaves off. I hope you enjoy it.
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I am always very interested in how authors go about researching and setting the parameters of time periods. Thank you so much for that. As a Jane Austen fan one of the things I find so special about Austen-inspired novels is that element of constraint placed on characters due to the expectations of etiquette and decorum. It doesn’t stop them from feeling the entire range of human emotions, but it governs their expression and behavior. I like seeing how they function within those societal constraints, how they succeed, how they fail, and how they rebel against or manipulate the system. The idea of a “dark mystery” set in the Austen world is a delicious intrigue.
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Veronica, you have expressed the dilemma well. When writing sequels to the classics, it is so hard to not to “offend” certain readers, who consider the characters and the story line sacred. Giving human qualities to icons is a very thin tight rope to traverse.
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Hello, Kelli, it is good to find you here. I believe you will enjoy “Disappearance,” and I have another book planned in this series.
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Another one for this series? Yay! 🙂
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I love British murder mysteries, historical fiction and Jane Austen…since this book combines all 3 I am looking forward to reading it!
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“The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy” is a cozy mystery, in the vein of an Agatha Christie style.
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I love Austen inspired works, because I can’t get enough of her characters.
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Marlene, those who love Austen are always looking for a bit more on our favorite characters. I hope you enjoy my newest edition to the genre.
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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered or just stopped by to read the guest post and excerpt. And a big thanks to Regina for responding to everyone. The winner will be chosen via Randomizer.org, e-mailed, and announced shortly.
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