Tag Archives: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy
Writing “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”
This interview originally was posted to The Dark Jane Austen Book Club website on March 18, 2013. My novel “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy” is their book read for March. When did you begin with your Pride and Prejudice books? … Continue reading
Scotland’s Merrick Murder Hole and The Old Grey Man
This article first appeared on the Dark Jane Austen Book Club Website on March 11, 2013. My novel “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy” is their March book club choice. The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy Shackled in the dungeon of … Continue reading
Characteristic of the Gothic in My Austen-Inspired Novels
First, those who read Gothic novels know that Horace Walpole started the phenomenon with his The Castle of Otranto way back in 1764. We define a Gothic novel based on the characteristics we find in Walpole’s work. With the March release of … Continue reading
Pride 47, Prejudice 5
Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material for a future post. What … Continue reading
An Intervention with Mr. Wickham
(Applause) Voice Over: Welcome to the Doctor Richard Belton Show. Please place your hands together for our resident psychologist, Doctor Richard. (Applause) Doctor Richard: Good Afternoon and Welcome. We have an interesting program planned for you today. Our guests have … Continue reading
Dorset’s Demon Judge
In June 1685, James Scott, the first Duke of Monmouth, the illegitimate son of King Charles II, landed at Lyme Regis in Dorset, bringing with him a bloody swatch of rebellion. In the days that followed, horror filled the hearts … Continue reading
Legend of Merlin and King Arthur’s Round Table
In the old days of King Arthur, Of which Britons speak great honour, All was this land filled with fairy, The elf-queen with her jolly company. From Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” Of late, I have spent more hours than I care … Continue reading
The Naming of Characters – A Rose by Any Other Name
Recently, one of my friends noted that I had used a familiar name or two from where I once lived in Ohio. She thought it quite clever of me, but I explained this was a common practice with authors. In … Continue reading
Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam (Part 2)
Part Two (originally published on The World According to Sam) Q: Writing an entire novel continuing the adventures of Austen characters is rather indicative of your fondness for Miss Austen’s work. Can you tell us about your first experience with … Continue reading
Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam
Part One (originally posted on The Real World According to Sam) Q: Tell us about your latest book. A: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy is a cozy mystery, much in the vein of an Agatha Christie novel or the “Murder She … Continue reading
