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Sharon Lathan

Sharon Lathan is the best-selling author of The Darcy Saga, a ten-volume sequel series to Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

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Jeane

Sharon, I love the newly revamped Darcy Chat page. I’ll be sure to stop by there more often and post. Thanks for it. 🙂

Sharon

If you had read all my updates you would not be surprised! I am not talking about the process for conventional printing, but the POD process. The powers that be were hoping it would only take 4 to 6 weeks, but IT snags were encountered. That is to what I refer.

As for books 2 and 3….Seems a bit contradictory to advise offering them for free, after presumptuously enlightening to the grand plan of spacing out publishing times for book increased sales! Not sure I or my publisher necessarily agree that making folks wait will increase sales. I mean, if someone loved novel 1 they will want to buy 2 and 3 just as much now as they will 6 months later. Now, it may add to the profit longevity, spreading sales out over a year or more rather than a few months, but the fans will rise to the task irregardless of timing.

I would hope that no one faults me for wishing to reap some financial benefit from my endeavors while also being naturally anxious to see what I believe a sweet story of hope and love reach a wider audience than those who stumble across a modest website. I never have claimed to be the most patient person on the planet and have only strived to be forthright in my desire to share this tale. So, of course I am concerned and distressed for my wonderful readers, but I am also not stupid! Ha!! I and my publisher will do what is ultimately best for everyone involved.

DJ Clawson

It takes about a year from contract signing for the book to go to press (meaning, hit bookshelves). I don’t know why this is so surprising. Also they would want to space out the books by 6 months to a year. They sell better that way.

If you’re concerned about fans having to wait for books 2 and 3, why don’t you post them here so we can read them before Sourcebooks buys them?

jen

Hi Sharon!

I am trying to remember my Auten Fans user info. Can’t find it at the moment! LOL! Will get to your page as soon as I can!

Love the idea of the revamped forums! Am headed there directly!! XOOXOXOX

Vee

Sharon firstly congratualtions on being listed on the Austen Fans website, finally my fav author gets well deserved recognition!

Its wonderful to hear that Sourcebooks have the book up for buyers. I am quite excited at the prospect of the second and third books coming out. Yippeeee, I shall sit patiently and wait for more developments in that area. The covers fine, the words are devine hehehe

Love your new idea about keeping the old forum. Just like the good old days. Your website just keeps getting better and better.

And I have already mentioned this but I LOVE the glossary what an excellent idea.A great addition to the website.

Keep up the excellent work Sharon.
TSBO devotee
Vee

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