Category: Fun Stuff

A Darcy Before I Die

Thanks to my dear friend May for sending this to me. This is a hysterical humorous poem read by an Australian comedian named Ronnie Taheny. I have never heard of her, but in this one bit she is very funny. I had to share. **WARNING: There is one bad word!...

Book signing success!

Here I am, at the Borders in Visalia, CA signing my books! It was terrific! My husband and I arrived just before noon to find a table set up beautifully right inside the front door. All my novels stacked in a gorgeous row on this nice red-cloth covered table. All...

My Dearest Mr. Darcy Launch Fete

 January 1, 2010 – just 4 days, give or take a few hours, from today – is when My Dearest Mr. Darcy will be officially available. Yippee! Crack the champagne! In honor of the release of my third novel, I will be hosting another fun-filled Launch Fete here at The...

Christmas surprises!

The Lathan family is busily meandering all over the holiday decorated Magic Kingdom and having the time of their lives. I will share a few specific highlights of the trip once we return and recuperate! But I had to share how delighted I was to be surprised by one of...

Darcy Dress & traveling in Versailles

I had to share these two bits with you all because it is just too sweet and too cute. First, thanks to Google alerts, I was directed to blog of the clever Velvet who took the cover for My Dearest Mr. Darcy and turned it into a gown. Love it!...

Loving Mr. Darcy discussion time!

Let’s keep the discussion going! Why limit it to 2 measly days anyway? Originally posted as part of my Launch Fete for Loving Mr. Darcy, the discussion was a hit and SO much fun! I’ll keep it open here on this link indefinitely so feel free to join in. I...

Darcy Saga Week at the 2005 P&P Blog!

If you haven’t visited Jeane’s amazing blog and forum devoted to the equally amazing 2005 movie adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, you are seriously losing out. It is a terrific place to keep updated on the actors and director of the movie, and have loads of fun with quizzes and...

Loving Mr. Darcy Launch Fete Day # 3

Today is THE DAY! Barring a weird catastrophe in warehouses across the US, Loving Mr. Darcy: Journeys Beyond Pemberley should be sitting on store shelves and available for purchase at online retailers. If you pre-ordered you will be receiving it soon if you haven’t already.Yippee!! Whoo Hoo!! Wowza!! Are you...

Loving Mr. Darcy Launch Fete Day # 2

Today is quiz day! All in good fun, so no worries of rapped knuckles or time-outs in the corner. It is even an open book test! Get your copy of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy out and answer best as you can. Just try not to get lost in the...

Saturday Update!

Tomorrow is the first day of the Loving Mr. Darcy Launch Fete! Get out your copies of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy and start thinking of what you want to discuss. I’ll be near the computer all day to answer questions and join in (except for the early morning when...

General vacation musings

Hi everyone! The Lathan family vacation was wonderful. Very relaxing and fun. We spent 6 days in the California Gold/Motherlode country. It was a bit cooler than what we are used to here in the central valley, but still gorgeous and warm. We did a fair amount of hanging out...

2005 Movie Quiz

 Quite a few because it was tough for me to stop! Shouldn’t be too terribly difficult unless it has been ages since you saw the movie. Of course, you know how to solve that problem, right? Good luck! What does Mr. Darcy say, overheard by Lizzy, that sets the misunderstandings...

Your Favorite Darcy and Lizzy

We all know what I think and why. And, everyone should know that I consider the rapid debate of Colin vs. Matthew and Jennifer vs. Keira to be pointless. It boils down to personal opinion as far as I am concerned and therefore not a matter of who ‘wins or...

Tales of Jane Austen Love

We all know how my feet were placed upon the path of Jane Austen fandom. Or if you do not yet know, you can read all the intricate details on the various pages of my website. My personal opinion is that is does not matter how or when one came...

Name the P&P Character

These are based on the original book written by Jane Austen. See how well you can do! Remember, answers will post on March 4. A. My father is a knighted gentleman of modest means. Unfortunately his wealth is not huge enough to provide me with a large dowry and because...