From the desk of Katie Jackson: Most variations of Jane Austen's classic novels are set in England, in the same Regency time period as the original stories. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to discover that this new Pride and Prejudice variation—Tempted, by prolific Austenesque author Nicole Clarkston—takes place in a unique time and multiple locations.... Continue Reading →
Q&A with Historical Romance Author Nicole Clarkston
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. I am happy to report that I am making progress in the Weed War in my garden now that the weather is cooperating. Today I am thrilled to welcome a popular Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell variations author to Austenprose.... Continue Reading →
The Rogue’s Widow: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, by Nicole Clarkston—A Review
From the desk of Debbie Brown: It’s become obvious to me that Nicole Clarkston loves messing with her readers’ heads in the opening chapter of her books. She starts off in one direction, apparently setting the stage for one kind of story, and then unexpectedly careens off into previously unexplored territory. The Rogue’s Widow, her... Continue Reading →