Book Clubbers, this is the episode for all of you who love indie romance, Jane Austen, and a good author origin story! We got to sit down with one of Emilie's absolute favorite modern authors, Jennifer Peel, and let’s just say—this was a major fangirl moment. 🎉

Jennifer shares how her love for Pride and Prejudice began with a book club (ha!) and how it eventually lead her to write her own P&P-inspired book. She and Emilie swap thoughts on Austen adaptations, including the best Mr. Collins portrayals (Matt Smith in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies tops the list). But this conversation isn’t just about Jane—Jennifer opens up about her writing journey, starting a little before age 40, and how she still gets nervous every time she publishes a book!

We also dive into the world of indie publishing, with Jennifer discussing her ambitious publishing schedule (four books a year!), how she engages with readers, and why she loves writing second-chance romance. Plus, she spills details on an upcoming Persuasion variation she's planning to write.

If you’re a fan of modern romance, self-published success stories, or just love hearing authors geek out over Jane Austen, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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📚 Curious what we will be reading next? See a list of upcoming books at prideandprejudicebookclub.com!

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