It's been a busy summer!
So much is going on that I don’t even know where to start! To Conquer Mr. Darcy (formerly titled Impulse & Initiative) was released on August 2, but I still haven’t gotten around to doing a giveaway of it here because I’ve been busy working on an exciting new project which will be launched September 6. It’s something that Sharon Lathan and I dreamed up at the Romance Writers of America National Convention, an occasion which deserves a blog post of its own. It’s a group blog of authors of traditionally published Austen-related fiction, and we’ve been astonished with the enthusiastic response we’ve been getting from other writers. We’d optimistically hoped we could get 8 or so writers involved, but we’re up to almost 20 with new ones signing on every day, and even more offering to do guest posts from time to time. I’ll be doing a massive book giveaway there in September, including all my books from out-of-print to my latest release, and there will be tons of other giveaways as well. Be sure to stop by in September!
I’ve also been writing like mad. The next Pemberley Variation is almost finished, despite major efforts by Darcy, Elizabeth, and Georgiana to sidetrack the plot, not to mention the completely unplanned for steamy scene. Advice: don’t trust Jane and Georgiana if they offer to chaperone Lizzy and Darcy. Epic fail! Well, it’s true that I still don’t have the ending down, but it’s almost there. All that sidetracked me from the story I’ve been expanding at 50 Miles, but that’s next on the agenda.
Also on the books for the next couple of months are a totally revamped web site and (crossing fingers) the eventual release of the oft-delayed Morning Light, sequel to The Man Who Loved Pride & Prejudice. Meantime, the never-before-published Mr. Darcy’s Obsession is available for pre-order and is already garnering some great reviews, including one from Booklist that will be released next week (they were kind enough to give me a sneak peak).
Oh, yes, and I’ve been on the road all summer. I started out on July 1, managed 12 whole days at home in August, and am now off again until early September. Fortunately, there’s been lots of inspiration along the way between writers’ conferences and time in Woods Hole, and it’s been fun.
By the way, comments on this blog now have a slight publication delay, not because I want anyone to hesitate to comment but because there’s been a major problem with spam comments (part of the inspiration for the website revamp). But I do love your comments, and none of them are being censored unless they selling something.
Best,
Abigail
I’m sooooo looking forward to Morning Light!
I love your stories. I am eagerly awaiting all your new endeavors. I have read all your books except one “Pemberley by the Sea”. I’m not as much into the modern versions of things. “From Lambton to Longbourn” and “Impulse and Initiative” are two of my very favorites. I have read and reread them. The pages are crumpled which is a great compliment around here. I’ve logged onto the Austen Authors site and loved it. I tried to connect via the link there to you but it wouldn’t direct so I just typed in “Pemberley Variations” in my search instead. Congrats on all your success. Keep it coming! We love your stories.
Abigail,
Exciting news! Thanks for sharing! I have already checked the ‘new project’ and am looking forward to reading the views, thoughts, ideas of the authors there. Living in Europe I will not be able to join most of the contests, but it will be fun to watch the competition for the tempting prizes!
It is also so good to know that you have not forgotten the ones following your story in 50 miles!
I confess I include myself in the group of readers still confused by the changes of titles for your stories. Your last post has helped a lot, but I have to check it every now and then to know which book I already have; which I have a copy from your original posts in one of the fanfic websites and which want to buy… Just did it wrt ‘Mr Darcy’s obsession’ .
All the success in your current and future plans.
Patricia
Abigail,
I know that you must be a busy women, but I was wondering if you at any time around will be able to traslat your books in spanish. I would like to buy your books but in spanish because english is my second language.
Jessy
Jessy, unfortunately there aren’t any plans to translate my books into Spanish. Sourcebooks holds the rights for translation and doesn’t seem interested in pursuing it, but I’m working towards keeping the translation rights for future books, as that will make it more likely. Thanks for your interest!
hola:
soy maria, desde ARICA-CHILE, un pais bien en el extremo sur de sudamerica. he leido un poco de su obra en internet, y me ha gustado mucho, pero no puedo leerlos completos por que no hablo ingles y no tengo dinero para comprarlos, mi renta es de 500 dolares mensuales y no tengo tampoco tarjeta de credito para comprarlo por internet. yo se que es demasiado favor pedirle si me podria enviar a mi correo aunque sea algunos capitulos para poder leerlos solamente. jane austin es mi gran pasion, he leido y visto todo de ella, y mi favorita aprte de orgullo y prejuicio es persuacion, gracias y disculpe.
saludos desde chile
una admiradora
maria alvarado
ojala que se traduzcan luegos y por las reseñas que he leido me gusta mucho la obsesion del sr. darcy ,, uf q dificil es ser de otros paises y en especial de sudamerica. gracias y disculpe por la molestia,espero su respuesta, pero si no se puede, por lo menos me quedare contenta con con que sepa que hay una fans de jane austin de muy muy lejos que le gusta su obra.maria alvarado ARICA-CHILE