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Goodreads asked Stanley Michael Hurd:

What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Stanley Michael Hurd The only mystery in my life is why I'm compelled to keep writing. I have a perfectly nice thing going--why do I mess it up by agonizing over just the right phrase to say something others have said a hundred times? Curious, but there it is: I look forward to writing each day, and miss it if I can't.

Is it nothing more than egotism? Honestly, I don't think so. I just like the stories that come out. I'm not a plotter, or an outline writer--I let the story take me where it wants, and I love when it surprises me with a new direction. It really is better than reading.

So there it is: my mystery revealed. I apologize for such a weak denouement. :-)

Stan

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Laurann Wilkey

Laurann Wilkey asked Stanley Michael Hurd:

I absolutely LOVED your Darcy's Tale trilogy. I also approve of your 1799-1800 timeline as it makes more sense than the commonly accepted timeline of 1811-1813, especially by Lady Catherine's speech in offering to take Elizabeth to London the beginning of June. So here's my question: is there a place I can view 'your' timeline of the event's of Pride and Prejudice rather than picking apart your books?

Gi Vance

Gi Vance asked Stanley Michael Hurd:

Hi Mr. Hurd, I just found and bought Darcy Tale III from Amazon. Was that a mistake? I thought it was not available until mid August. I hope I didn't do something I was not supposed to. Georgianne

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