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If you haven't yet read Longbourn's Angels, you can get your copy HERE, exclusively on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited.
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Longbourn's Angels
.Elizabeth and Jane Bennet have their very own guardian angels in the form of elder twin brothers, Michael, and Gabriel, who are on high alert when Meryton is suddenly flooded with eligible gentlemen. One is honorable although a tad too proud, one is a known flirt always on the lookout for his next ‘angel,’ and one is a garrulous bore. All of them have their eye on a Bennet sister.
The brother’s protective instincts are further heightened when a dangerous predator arrives in their sleepy village, and more than one lady learns that evil can appear in the guise of a handsome man.
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out.
In this retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, new and old friendships are forged in bonds of steel while others are lost in the waves of gossip.
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New Release ~ Compromise & Consequence
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One misstep is all it takes for the lives of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy to change forever.
During the ball at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are irretrievably compromised and forced to marry. Angered beyond reason, Mr. Darcy prepared the vilest marriage settlement known to man, forcing Mr. Bennet to accept his terms or suffer the consequence of ruined reputations and unwed daughters.
The repercussions that follow show a determined young lady with a keen intellect and a prideful man who comes to realize that the consequence of their compromise is the best thing that ever happened in his life.
WINNERS!!!
Below are the three winners selected through Rafflecopter by the lovely Claudine Pepe of JustJane1813. I'm in the middle of re-formatting Catherine, but as soon as that's complete - copies are OFF to the winners.
Always with Love,
UPCOMING BLOG TOUR: May 28 - Jun 11
Mark your calendars - I'M ON TOUR!
May 28: My Jane Austen Book Club/Launch Post & Giveaway
May 29: From Pemberley to Milton/Excerpt Post & Giveaway
May 30: Just Jane 1813/Guest Post & Giveaway
May 31: More Agreeably Engaged/Author Spotlight & Giveaway
Jun 1: So Little Time.../Excerpt Post & Giveaway
Jun 2: Liz's Reading Life/Book Review & Giveaway
Jun 4: Diary of an Eccentric/Book Review & Giveaway
Jun 5: My Vices and Weaknesses/Book Review & Giveaway
Jun 6: Savvy Verse and Wit/Guest Post & Giveaway
Jun 7: Margie's Must Reads/Book Review Post & Giveaway
Jun 8: Obsessed With Mr. Darcy/Book Review & Giveaway
Jun 9: My Love for Jane Austen/Excerpt Post & Giveaway
Jun 10: Babblings of a Bookworm/Excerpt Post & Giveaway
Jun 11: Austenesque Reviews/Guest Post & Giveaway
I'd love to see you there and don't forget to enter the giveaway. Grand Prize winner will receive their choice of an autographed print book or digital, two other entrants will win a digital copy of Catherine. Good luck!
Always with love,
FULL COVER REVEAL
Today I received my PDF for the full print cover of Catherine and I just have to share. She's so beautiful and my cover artist, Teresa Sprekelmeyer of Midnight Muse Designs is absolutely FABULOUS! If you love Regency cover art, she's your go-to designer.
Without further ado - my full cover.
I planned on releasing the print edition closer to August, but as long as I limit distribution to Amazon, I can bring the date forward. I want all versions available for my readers, and can't wait to get my hands on an actual copy as well.
Always with love
Without further ado - my full cover.
I planned on releasing the print edition closer to August, but as long as I limit distribution to Amazon, I can bring the date forward. I want all versions available for my readers, and can't wait to get my hands on an actual copy as well.
Always with love
GOAL OF 50K MET & EXCEEDED
I'm thrilled. Absolutely thrilled to announce that as of this very minute, CATHERINE is at 54,402 words... and I'm not completely finished. Whoo Hoo!
I'm still fleshing out the final chapters, adding more angst and inner thoughts, but the meat and potatoes are on the page and everything else is all fluff.
At this time, I've set the publication date as May 19.
I chose this date in remembrance of my mother, Marjorie Danielson, who passed away in 2015. Had she survived, May 19, 2018 would have been her 100th birthday. I think it's only fitting to make this an anniversary of sorts. I always wanted to write stories my mother would be proud to read, and CATHERINE definitely meets my criteria for that wish.
I look forward to you reading my book and also I want to hear what you have to say about it.
Until then;
Always with love,
At this time, I've set the publication date as May 19.
I chose this date in remembrance of my mother, Marjorie Danielson, who passed away in 2015. Had she survived, May 19, 2018 would have been her 100th birthday. I think it's only fitting to make this an anniversary of sorts. I always wanted to write stories my mother would be proud to read, and CATHERINE definitely meets my criteria for that wish.
I look forward to you reading my book and also I want to hear what you have to say about it.
Until then;
Always with love,
Friday With Friends #8
Newly single food critic and newspaper reporter Traci Hightower is done with dating. After the man of her dreams left her at the altar on their wedding day and ran off with the woman she thought was her best friend, Traci resolves to focus on work and resigns herself to being a bachelorette for life. Marc Roberts is a political reporter who is known as Mr. Nice Guy, the one who always finishes last. However, Marc’s compassion and kindness is of invaluable help to his newly widowed sister Gina Braxton who is trying to raise her two kids in the wake of her firefighter husband’s death.
Traci and Marc may be the perfect match, but they don’t know it yet. With God’s guidance and the help of Gina’s matchmaking skills honed by her career as a bestselling romance novelist, there is hope for a happily ever after for these two broken hearts.
About the Author:
Alexis holds a B.A. in Print Journalism. She’s put her degree to work in various capacities. She reports for newspapers like The Prince George's Sentinel. She's written stories for national magazines like The CRISIS as well as religious publications like The VISITOR and Adventist Review. She's a seasoned proof reader and photographer. She spent five years as the Growing Up columnist for a faith-based publication called Collegiate Quarterly (CQ). She is the founder of a Christian lifestyle blog called, "God is Love."
The Music Behind the Woman
When it comes to musical talents, I have learned that Jane Austen really was somewhat of a proficient and a rather accomplished lady in her musical achievements. From the age of 12 years old, Jane practiced the piano nearly each and every morning. In the evenings, she could often be found performing at the piano for her family and friends.
Even at the age of 20, she was still taking weekly lessons and learning new techniques, which happened to be unusual, even for the accomplished women of her class. Even though her family existed on a limited budget, Jane was always able to have access to a good quality piano. Due to the costs of printed music, Jane belonged to an “informal, women-driven network” of music copyists and borrowers.
In my story, Caroline, I was able to connect Austen’s love for music as we discover that Caroline also has a passion for music which soothes her soul. Whenever troubled, she gravitates to the pianoforte and plays. Personally, I love Mozart and was so glad that he lived prior to the time frame of my story.
One of my favorite movies is Amadeus, not for the characterization of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his protagonist, Antonio Salieri but for the music. There is one song, when the last of the high notes hang in the air before crashing to the end, which gives me goose flesh. The genius of Mozart’s compositions is beyond compare. His piano concerto No. 26 has so many layers in nuance and timing, also any of his Clarinet Concertos, … and who doesn’t love Eine Klein Nachtmusic? Most people listen to the piece with only stringed instruments, but the piano solo, accompanied by woodwinds and stringed instruments is achingly beautiful.
I also wanted Caroline to have layers with her love of music and there were many great Masters to choose from, but I looked for something different. I Googled popular composers in the time of 1812 and Ignaz Pleyel popped up. You Tube is a wonderful place to lose yourself and I listened to many tracks until I found his sonata in F Major. I thought I’d share a link to the scene from Amadeus where Solieri, played by F. Murray Abraham, is describing the music of Mozart to a young priest. I think he won the Oscar from this scene alone.
I challenge you to listen to some classical music, if you don’t already love it. Really, really hear what these Masters composed. Imagine flutes, oboes and clarinets, joined by an bassoon providing the much needed lower layer and then along comes the violin, piercing the air with each rising crescendo in harmony alongside the cello and in the background, bass drums, like a heartbeat.
Can you hear it?
Even at the age of 20, she was still taking weekly lessons and learning new techniques, which happened to be unusual, even for the accomplished women of her class. Even though her family existed on a limited budget, Jane was always able to have access to a good quality piano. Due to the costs of printed music, Jane belonged to an “informal, women-driven network” of music copyists and borrowers.
In my story, Caroline, I was able to connect Austen’s love for music as we discover that Caroline also has a passion for music which soothes her soul. Whenever troubled, she gravitates to the pianoforte and plays. Personally, I love Mozart and was so glad that he lived prior to the time frame of my story.
One of my favorite movies is Amadeus, not for the characterization of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his protagonist, Antonio Salieri but for the music. There is one song, when the last of the high notes hang in the air before crashing to the end, which gives me goose flesh. The genius of Mozart’s compositions is beyond compare. His piano concerto No. 26 has so many layers in nuance and timing, also any of his Clarinet Concertos, … and who doesn’t love Eine Klein Nachtmusic? Most people listen to the piece with only stringed instruments, but the piano solo, accompanied by woodwinds and stringed instruments is achingly beautiful.
I also wanted Caroline to have layers with her love of music and there were many great Masters to choose from, but I looked for something different. I Googled popular composers in the time of 1812 and Ignaz Pleyel popped up. You Tube is a wonderful place to lose yourself and I listened to many tracks until I found his sonata in F Major. I thought I’d share a link to the scene from Amadeus where Solieri, played by F. Murray Abraham, is describing the music of Mozart to a young priest. I think he won the Oscar from this scene alone.
I challenge you to listen to some classical music, if you don’t already love it. Really, really hear what these Masters composed. Imagine flutes, oboes and clarinets, joined by an bassoon providing the much needed lower layer and then along comes the violin, piercing the air with each rising crescendo in harmony alongside the cello and in the background, bass drums, like a heartbeat.
Can you hear it?
It's ALIVE!
I'm so excited to announce that my book, According to Plan, is available on a variety of digital platforms! Yeah me.
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