Monica Fairview's Blog, page 3
October 27, 2025
Mistletoe is coming!
I’m a slow writer, as my long-time readers know. I usually manage about a book a year, and I look with amazement and envy on authors who can put one out every few months. I don’t see that ever changing, especially when I’m writing long, complex books like the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series. That said, I do have a new release coming out next month!
It’s not a novel, though. It’s a short novella of 20,000 words, a bit of happy fluff I scribbled last spring when I was under a lot of stress and coul...
October 16, 2025
The Guardians of Pemberley is here – with a giveaway!
I did it! The Guardians of Pemberley, Book 3 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage series, is finally here! And I’m doing a giveaway. 
Here’s the blurb:
Escaping from France was just the beginning for Darcy. Now Pemberley itself is in danger from the Fae…
Mage Fitzwilliam Darcy is finally back at Pemberley and reunited with his beloved Elizabeth, only to find his formerly tranquil estate full of dragons and under attack by the terrifying High King of Faerie. With Napoleon’s invasion looming, Darcy mus...
October 15, 2025
Some Little Alteration Release Day Celebration!
Hello friends!
I’m so excited to share that it’s finally release day for my latest Pride and Prejudice variation, Some Little Alteration! The ebook is available now, with the paperback coming soon.
If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably heard me say that this story is a bit of a departure for me. It’s a little less angsty than my usual fare, with a blend of mystery, romance, and a touch of magic—all woven together with the themes of destiny and fate. It was such a joy to write, and I’m ...
P&P Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy at the Meryton Assembley
Darcy at the Meryton AssemblyWelcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened – 214 years in the future.
October 15, 1...
October 12, 2025
Pink Slippers, Garden Scandals, and Why I Chose to Write P&P Rom Coms (Plus an Audio Sample)
Big news: The Slipper Scandal is coming to audio, narrated by the wonderful Harry Frost!
Watch for it on Audible starting Wednesday–fingers crossed, everything will pass review and it’ll be available! For now, you can listen to the sample here for free: https://BookHip.com/HQAXWBS
Audible should have the audio available on Wednesday, fingers crossed. I thought it would be today because I don’t know how to differentiate between regular days and business days. Yeah, I’ve got it all together. W...
October 8, 2025
A Short Trip to York
It’s been a long time, almost eight years, since my last visit to York, but last week I had the chance to take another short trip to this beautiful city.
Have you ever been to York? If so, where did you go? Which of the many wonderful museums did you get the chance to visit? I only visited a handful. I think it would take me months to see them all, and years to notice and appreciate every detail.
Back in 2017, I visited and fell in love with Fairfax House, built in 1755-1762 by John Carr for Lor...
October 7, 2025
Prelude to Pemberley: Darcy and Georgiana talk about the Bingleys
Darcy and Georgiana talk about the Bingleys...Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened – 214 years in the future.
October 6, 2025
Some Little Alteration Excerpt and Giveaway!
Hello friends!
We’re officially in the home stretch—my latest book, Some Little Alteration, releases next Thursday, October 16th! 
It feels amazing (and a little surreal!) to be this close to my publication date.
If you’ve been following along, you already know this story takes Pride and Prejudice in a slightly new direction—a romantic, reality-bending twist that gives Elizabeth Bennet a second chance to see her world, and Mr. Darcy, from an entirely new perspective. I’ve shared a few glimpses a...
October 1, 2025
Reprise: Dispelling the Gloom
Happy October! The leaves have finally begun changing color and so now I feel it is the proper time to mention that holiday so many Americans love to celebrate…
National Produce Misting Day!
(Okay, not really, but apparently — if you believe the Internet, and I’m not sure you should — there is a National Produce Misting Day on October 2!)
So yeah, I meant Halloween. It’s October! It’s spooky season! And because I’m swamped with teaching and writing about one new sentence a week right now, I tho...
September 30, 2025
Prelude to Pemberley: Lady Catherine Interferes by Diana Birchall
Lady Catherine InterferesWelcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on our journey as the Austen Variations authors post the events of 1811 in real time on the date they happened – 214 years in the future.
October 1, 1811
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