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Preview of Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner

Hello dear readers, I have the great pleasure to share a first look at the next historical fiction novel from...
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Victorian Capes and Cloaks: A Dramatic Fashion Statement

  When I was writing my novel Dracula, My Love, I came to a crossroads and knew I was in...
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Victorian Gothic Giveaway!

Hello dear readers! I’m so excited to introduce you to bestselling historical romance novelist Mimi Matthews, whose Gothic suspense novel,...
John Eyre Book Review

John Eyre by Mimi Matthews — Book Review

From the desk of Syrie James When I heard that John Eyre was a gender-swapping version of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane...
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Authors’ Chat with Syrie James and Natalie Jenner

  Hello dear readers! I'm delighted to share this video interview between me and the fabulously talented author Natalie Jenner...
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Book Giveaway: Signed Copy of Jane Austen’s First Love

    Hello dear readers, To celebrate the launch of my new website, I’m giving away a signed copy of...
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Midsummer’s Eve Magic & Traditions

Midsummers Eve Bonfire Celebration Hello dear readers, Midsummer's Day is almost here! It's full of fun...
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Autobiographical Details in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre: Part 2 — The Origin of Mr. Rochester

Toby Stephens as Mr. Rochester and Ruth Wilson as Jane Eyre in the 2006 mini-series Hello...
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Autobiographical Details in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre: Part 1 — The Madwoman in the Attic

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My Inspiration for The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen

What Inspired “The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen”?

Hello dear readers! My writing inspirations have often come from unexpected places. Such was the case for The Lost Memoirs...