Monica Fairview's Blog, page 48

Chapter 1 Preview: Here There Be Dragons

Have a peek at the first chapter of the Wentworth’s new dragon adventure.August 23, 1815

Sir Frederick Wentworth—still trying to grow accustomed to his new title of baronet—sat back in his chair and smoothed the letter over the blotter on his cluttered desk, pushing books aside to arrange it alongside the three other letters, all recounting similar events. A sea-scented breeze rushed through the windows and down the narrow room, leaving him scrambling for paperweights to hold down his...

Just the Day for a Wedding!

Greetings, friends! I have emerged from the other side of my term in the classroom. My students were fun, as always – but they sure kept me busy grading papers and developing lesson plans!

I am back this month with two posts, both related to our monthly theme: today, I’ll post “Just the Day for a Wedding,” the first chapter of my most recent novel A Year in Between. Later this month (hopefully June 26), I’ll continue my modern Elizabeth/Darcy short story.  Since I’ve promised to include the mont...

A Gentleman of Worth – Cover Reveal and Chapter 4!

Happy Friday! We’re getting closer and closer, which means there’s a cover to see! I hope you all love it. To me, it definitely fits our lovely couple at the front of the Dower cottage, even if we don’t see more than a tiny bit of Amelia’s arm :). This story is called A Gentleman of Worth, so it’s only fitting to me to feature Anthony on the cover.

After, I have chapter 4 for your reading pleasure. If you missed the previous chapters click to read those first: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3...

New Release: Here There Be Dragons!

Guess what has just surfaced!

Life was definitely better when one’s fondest dreams came true.

Better, indeed, for newly made baronet, Sir Frederick Wentworth. Enjoying a title, a sea-side estate, a dragon to Keep, and most importantly, marriage to his dearest Anne, life was far better than he dreamed it could be.

Better, but not easier.

Stubborn local sea dragons refuse to talk, much less entertain a treaty with the Blue Order. The Order’s  patience is wearing thin, and the local ...

Springtime Celebrations

With so much lush green and brightly coloured flowers everywhere, it’s easy to see why a host of celebrations were held in late spring and early summer in villages up and down the country to give thanks for a fresh season of growth. The customs were observed in Jane Austen’s time, and many have endured to the present day.

One of them is the age-old tradition of morris dancing. Even now, no village fête is complete without it.

Morris dancing is a ritual folk dance performed in rural England, ...

A Gentleman of Worth – Chapter 3

It’s Friday and we’re on Chapter 3!  At the moment, June 10th is still on the calendar as release day. If things move faster than I think they will, then I’ll move that day up, but I am hopeful I can make the 10th at the moment. If you missed the last two posts, this is Book 2 of The Montford Cousins,  a sequel to An Endeavour to be Worthy, so while Darcy and Elizabeth are in the story, they are not the focus. If you missed my previous chapters, click to read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 to catch up!...

A Book Birthday Celebration! by Jennifer Altman

Hi, friends! As some of you may have noticed, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. To be honest, it hasn’t been the greatest year, and (to borrow a phrase from the lovely Joana Starnes) I’ve been spending some time hiding underneath my bonnet. But the good news is that things are starting to look up! After a very long hiatus, I’ve begun writing again (hooray!) and am about halfway through my current work-in-progress. Which means if all goes well, I’m hoping to have another book out before t...

A Matter of Prudence: new book announcement!

Hello everyone!

I’m pleased to announce that I have a new book coming out soon in just about ten weeks. Woohoo! It is titled A Matter of Prudence, and it is a Pride and Prejudice variation. Let’s start with the blurb.

∞∞∞

He could hardly stop thinking of Elizabeth, and no longer tried to convince himself that he should.

 MR FITZWILLIAM DARCY IS DRAWN to Elizabeth Bennet from the day they met, captivated by her cleverness, her charm, and her good humour. While he initially sees only a friendship ...

Get to Know LL Diamond! An Author Interview

Last month I was thrilled to be interviewed by Jack Caldwell; this month its LL Diamond’s turn for the hot seat! Hope you enjoy our little author chat! — Amy

F irst the obvious question—how did you get into writing Austenesque fiction?

I was reading it!   I picked up a Austenesque book in Target and it sent me looking for more. After finding the chat room at AHA, I had friends there telling me I’d write. I never considered myself a writer, so I laughed them off. Eventually, it felt like a “I ha...

A Gentleman of Worth – Chapter 2

Happy Thursday! We’re on Chapter 2!  I’m going to throw out June 10th as a release day at this time. If things move faster than I think they will, then I’ll move that day up, but with everything going on, I am certain I can make the 10th (crossing fingers and toes!). If you missed last week’s post, this is Book 2 of The Montford Cousins,  a sequel to An Endeavour to be Worthy, so while Darcy and Elizabeth are in the story, they are not the focus. If you missed last week’s post, you can find it h...