Monica Fairview, Author

We have a great deal to celebrate because, even though Jane's life was cut short very early, she still managed to achieve something wonderful. Her books have delighted millions over two centuries, and they have the ability to bring together so many people from different backgrounds from around the world. Her wit, her memorable characters, her ability to see through the hypocrites and sycophants of the time, her clever obsevations and of course, her innovative (at the time) depiction of romance -- these are just a few things that we have come to love and cherish. To me, what is most memorable about her is her sharp which has the capacity to startle you out of your complacency. Here are some examples of phrases by her that I'm particularly fond of: Next week I shall begin my operations on my hat, on which you know my principal hopes of happiness depend. ~Letters It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart o...

Goodreads Book Giveaway Mr. Darcy's Challenge by Monica Fairview Giveaway ends November 29, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

Have you spotted Mr. Darcy yet?? :)

It's finally here! We're celebrating the release of Mr. Darcy's Challenge today at Austen Variations  with a chance to win copies of the novel as well as a reading of Chapter Two. Come and join us in the celebration!

I'm very pleased to announce that you can now pre-order in several different formats. You can order in all these formats on Smashwords, which sells the novel in various formats (you pick which format you'd like when you check out). Or of course you can do it directly. Here are the various links. Smashwords | iTunes | Kobo | Nook Amazon.comUSA | Amazon.co.UK | Amazon.CA Unfortunately, the paperback is not yet available for pre-order.

It's exciting and nerveracking  to read about people's initial impressions when a novel you've written has first been published and I'm very happy with my first review on The Ardent Reader. Here are some choice quotes from the review Being a continuation of the first book, I was anxious to get started! We left Darcy in a precarious place and I just had to know what happened next! Well, I was floored! This book is an emotional roller coaster that you will want to ride again and again! Monica Fairview has a way with our favorite characters! She brings out the best and worst in them and makes me love them all over again!  I highly recommend this set of books to any Jane Austen lover!  I know I will read them again and again! Sounds enthusiastic, wouldn't you agree? Now you know why I'm happy!

Release day is November 25, 2014, which is approaching fast. I really can't wait for everyone to start reading the novel! Meanwhile, here's the banner for Mr. Darcy's Challenge. It's available for pre-order on Amazon, Nook and Kobo. It will be available soon in paperback. Keep checking back to find out when.