Karen M Cox is an award-winning author of five novels accented with romance and history and contributed short stories to five anthologies.

Karen was born in Everett WA, which was the result of coming into the world as the daughter of a United States Air Force officer. She had a nomadic childhood, with stints in North Dakota, Tennessee, and New York State before finally settling in her family’s home state of Kentucky at the age of eleven. She lives in a quiet little town with her husband, where she works as a pediatric speech pathologist, encourages her grown children, and spoils her granddaughter.

Channeling Jane Austen’s Emma, Karen has let a plethora of interests lead her to begin many hobbies and projects she doesn’t quite finish, but she aspires to be a great reader and an excellent walker - like Elizabeth Bennet.

J. Marie Croft (Joanne) is a life-long resident of Nova Scotia, Canada, but spends a lot of time in Regency England with Jane Austen's beloved characters. She has written a dozen Austenesque stories: three novels, three novellas, and six short stories for anthologies. Joanne shares with her husband a love of their adult twin daughters, a spoiled calico cat, the great outdoors, geocaching, and British crime dramas.

Joana Starnes lives in the south of England with her family. She swapped several hats over the years (physician, lecturer, clinical data analyst) but feels most comfortable in a bonnet. She has been living in Regency England for decades in her imagination, and plans to continue in that vein till she lays hands on a time machine. She loves to look for glimpses of Pemberley and Jane Austen’s world, and to write about Regency England and Mr Darcy falling in love with Elizabeth Bennet over and over and over again.

LATEST RELEASE: SNOWBOUND - a Pride and Prejudice variation

A narrow escape and a staggering encounter mere miles from the gates of Pemberley leave Mr Darcy in no doubt: The Fates have grown tired of nudging him gently. And now Elizabeth is in his home. Beside him. Every waking hour of every day.

“I missed you. Dreadfully. And now you are here. Against all odds, you came to Pemberley, and every moment brings fresh glimpses of what my life could be if you stayed.”

Will she?

Thanks to a broken bridge and a heavy snowfall, she is not going anywhere. Not yet, anyway. How is he to persuade her to remain forever while maddening houseguests would do anything to thwart him, and an old secret is at work behind the scenes?

OTHER BOOKS BY JOANA STARNES:

TWISTS OF FATE: What if Mr Collins shocked Elizabeth with his base conduct at the time of his proposal, thus sending her dashing out of her house, and into the arms of Mr Darcy? What if that accidental encounter was witnessed, and impropriety was assumed? What if Mr Darcy was glad of the excuse to marry his heart’s desire – only to have his best hopes blasted within hours of his wedding? What if he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time more than once?

Evil rumours, an early marriage, a dreadful misunderstanding, an old secret and good intentions gone awry. What if ‘I do’ is not the end, but the beginning of the adventure? (The novel addresses mature themes. Given the ‘early marriage’ premise, the issue of growing affection and intimacy is central to the story. The relevant scenes are emotive and deeply sensual, but never explicit).

A TIMELY ELOPEMENT: What if Mr Darcy’s first proposal was interrupted by a bearer of ill tidings? The worst tidings: an elopement! Ah, but whose elopement would allow Elizabeth and Mr Darcy to spend quite so much time together and overcome their prejudices and his stubborn pride?

THE JOURNEY HOME TO PEMBERLEY: A chance encounter in the wilds of the North brings more joy to Elizabeth and Mr Darcy than either of them dared hope for. But her world is rocked by blow after blow – and the truth would only cause him pain. ‘I must be cruel only to be kind’ is Elizabeth’s guiding precept, and she chooses her path. Yet time, circumstances and new acquaintances teach her she had made a terrible mistake. How can she regain what she had lost and rebuild a future with the only man she will ever love, but for whom disguise of every sort is his abhorrence?

THE DARCY LEGACY: Pemberley’s ancient halls harbour many secrets. Which one will affect Fitzwilliam Darcy and the love of his life? How is Mr Bennet to enjoy the comforts of a well-stocked library, when his wife’s premature demise had left him with the task of finding suitable matches for their daughters? And what of a misleading encounter on a muddy lane in Hertfordshire, that renders a country-town assembly rather more tolerable than some might have thought? Shades of mystery, meddlesome relations – not least a drenched Adonis – raillery, old errors and a very recent union make for a challenging courtship when Fitzwilliam Darcy is not on his own ground. Yet when love is the reward, challenges make it more worth the earning.

“A fraught courtship? So, let it be fraught,” Colonel Fitzwilliam said with a nonchalant flourish of his hand. “A good challenge never hurt anyone.”

MR BENNET'S DUTIFUL DAUGHTER: What if Colonel Fitzwilliam’s disclosures were interrupted by the bearer of distressing news from Longbourn? What if Miss Elizabeth Bennet felt duty-bound to accept an offer she would have otherwise dismissed out of hand – an offer of marriage from the all-too-proud Mr Darcy? Yet how is she to live with a husband she hardly knows and does not love? Will she continue to feel trapped in a marriage of convenience while events conspire to divide them? Or would love grow as, day by day and hour after hour, she learns to understand the man she married, before she loses his trust and his heart?

MISS DARCY'S COMPANION: What if the warm-hearted Miss Elizabeth Bennet were employed instead of the scheming Mrs Younge?

THE UNTHINKABLE TRIANGLE: What if Mr Darcy's rival for Miss Bennet's hand and heart is none other than his dearest, closest friend? And how can they all find their 'happily-ever-after'?

THE FALMOUTH CONNECTION: What if Fitzwilliam Darcy were compelled to follow the woman he loves to the far reaches of Cornwall, into a world of deceit and peril where few – if any! – are what they seem to be…?

THE SECOND CHANCE: a Pride & Prejudice ~ Sense & Sensibility variation. What if Mr Darcy's misguided attempts to ensure the comfort of the woman he loves backfire in ways he had not expected?

THE SUBSEQUENT PROPOSAL: a Tale of Pride, Prejudice & Persuasion. What if a spurned and lovelorn Mr Darcy were to propose marriage to Miss Anne Elliot - and Miss Elizabeth Bennet were to cross paths with Captain Wentworth?

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD - THE DARCYS OF PEMBERLEY: On a crisp winter morning in a small country church, Miss Elizabeth Bennet married Mr Darcy, and her quiet, tame existence abruptly changed. What joys and challenges might they encounter as they make a life together?

Joana also is one of the contributing authors to The Quill Ink anthologies: The Darcy Monologues, Dangerous to Know, Rational Creatures, Yuletide and Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl.

Sophia Rose is a native Californian currently residing in Michigan. A long-time Jane Austen fan, she is a contributing author to Rational Creatures, Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes and Gentlemen Rogues, The Darcy Monologues, Sunkissed: Effusions of Summer, and Then Comes Winter anthologies, short stories based on Jane Austen’s works.

Sophia’s love for writing began as a teen writing humorous stories submitted for Creative Writing class and high school writing club. Writing was set aside for many years while Sophia pursued degrees and certificates in education, special education, family history, and social work leading to a rewarding career working with children and families. Health issues led to reduced work hours and an opportunity to read and review books, beta read, and return to writing stories that continue to lean toward the humorous side and always end with a happily ever after.

Jenetta James is a lawyer, writer, mother and taker-on of too much. She grew up in Cambridge and read history at Oxford University where she was a scholar and president of the Oxford University History Society. After graduating, she took to the law and now practises full time as a barrister. Over the years she has lived in France, Hungary and Trinidad as well as her native England. Jenetta currently lives in London with her husband and children where she enjoys reading, laughing and playing with Lego.

She is the author of "Suddenly Mrs Darcy", "The Elizabeth Papers" and "Lover's Knot" as well as a contributor to The Quill Ink series of anthologies, "The Darcy Monologues", "Dangerous to know", "Rational Creatures" and "Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl".

Christina Boyd wears many hats as she is an editor under her own banner, The Quill Ink, a great reader/reviewer, artist, and gardener. A life member of Jane Austen Society of North America and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, Christina lives quietly in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her dear Mr. B and busy silver Labrador, as her two Boydlings have gone off on their own adventures. After editing over 50 books, Christina has finally written her own novel and is seeking agent representation. #ownvoices

Visiting England was made possible by actor Henry Cavill when she won the Omaze experience to meet him in the spring of 2017 on the London Eye. True story. You can Google it.

Beau North is the author of five books and contributor to multiple anthologies. Beau lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband. In her spare time, she is the co-host of the podcasts Excessively Diverted: Modern Classics On-Screen and Let's Get Weirding: A Dune Podcast.

Amy D’Orazio is a longtime devotee of regency romance and historical fiction. She began writing her own tales to amuse herself during hours spent at her kids sports practices and the like and soon discovered a passion for it. By far, however, the thing she loves most is the connections she has made with readers and other writers in various forums!

Amy currently lives in Myrtle Beach with her husband and daughters, as well as three Jack Russell terriers who often make appearances (in a human form) in her books.

I love a cozy mystery . . . and Jane Austen novels. I decided to put the two together to create Professor Phaedra Brighton, an intelligent, outspoken Austen scholar who teaches nineteenth century literature at Somerset University, a small liberal arts college located just outside of Laurel Springs, Virginia.

Phaedra soon finds herself in the middle of a puzzling murder mystery. What's an amateur sleuth to do? Find the killer, of course - with a little help from her cat, Wickham, and the members of the Jane Austen Tea Society, Lucy Liang and Marisol Dubois.

I currently reside in South Florida with my husband, my computer, and an ever-growing stack of cozy mysteries waiting to be read. I'm also the author of the Dating Mr. Darcy and Marrying Mr. Darcy series.

If you like clever cozy mysteries with a touch of romance, please visit my website, www.katieoliver.com, and have a look.

Brooke West has been writing fiction since the seventh grade, where her teacher would hand over the reigns to the class and allow Brooke to entertain her classmates with her short stories. Brooke has a naturally creative soul that pulls her into myriad artistic endeavors. While writing fiction always has been her life's passion, Brooke also finds joy in silversmithing, sculpting, and costuming. Between projects, she runs and practices yoga. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, son, and three cats. Brooke frequently collaborates with her long-time friend and writing partner, Beau North.

Christina Morland spent the first two decades of her life with no knowledge of Pride and Prejudice -- or any Jane Austen novel, for that matter. After overcoming this childhood affliction, she became a devoted fan of all things Austen.

Morland is the author of three Pride and Prejudice variations, a Sense and Sensibility variation, and three Austenesque short stories featured in the Quill Collective anthologies. She is currently at work on a new Pride and Prejudice variation, as well as a fantasy novel that has nothing at all to do with Jane Austen.

When not writing, Morland tries to keep up with her creative, mischievous daughter and her maddeningly brilliant husband. She lives in a place not unlike Hogwarts (minus Harry, Dumbledore, magic, and Scotland), and likes to think of herself as an excellent walker.

To learn more about Morland's works in progress, check out her blog at https://christinamorland.wordpress.com/