ReviewsThe ‘Reviews’ page has been updated should you care to peruse what has been written about my first novel. Included are comments from those who did not appreciate an excess of the ‘lowest form of humour‘. Although the back of the book clearly states “This ‘PUN-filled‘ tale will certainly not be a PUN-ishment to read”, a few detractors certainly did consider the story a maltreatment. Perhaps a more appropriate title would have been Pride and Prejudice and Puns rather than Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge. My MuseI’m currently doing research for new stories (some JA inspired and one not) as well as tweaking several old ones. Oh, and I did manage to write another short story. If you haven’t read A Little Whimsical in His Civilities, please visit either The Writer’s Block or the Derbyshire Writers’ Guild. The puns in that tale may be few and far between, but they’ve been replaced by Elizabethan/Shakespearean-era insults. I’d love to get your feedback on the story. You can leave a comment at the site, here, or simply email me (jmariecroft@gmail.com).
Old NewsIf you’re interested in reading my blogs at Austen Authors, following are links to a number of posts I’ve written since that site began. Muses, Museums, and Day Trippers - July 2011
Rules are meant to be broken. - June 2011
At Mr. Darcy’s Expense - May 2011
A Fool’s Errand - April 2011
When Life Gives You Lemons - March 2011
Bosky, Bounder, Bit o’ Muslin, and Bombazine – February 2011
An Un-heated Topic – January 2011
Mummers, and Jannies, and Mimes, oh my! – December 2010
Words and Whirls in the Regency World – November 2010
Scroll down to second blog post on the page to find J. Marie Croft celebrates Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge – November 2011
Tragedy & Comedy – October 2010
Scroll down to about the middle of the page to find J. Marie Croft – September 2010
Although not all reviews of Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge have been as favourable, here’s “chatty”’s opinion. She was kind enough to post these comments at Amazon. Thank you, chuckling chatty! 5.0 out of 5 stars Light fun with lots of laughter (chuckling chatty) November 9, 2010 by “chatty” (boston)
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This review is from: Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge (Kindle Edition)
The book starts off with a little light humor which continues on with hilarious scenes. The characters all have there own witty humor.I loved all the wittisism,the puns and the rhyming. Plus the author cleverly introduces key words and movie titles that any P&P fan will definitly find amusing. I could not stop laughing. If your looking for entertainment this book has plenty of it. I enjoyed it throughly!!!
Author Mary Simonsen posted the following review of Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge at both Amazon and Goodreads: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Mary Lydon Simonsen "Author - The Perfect Bride... (Valley of the Sun, AZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge (Paperback)
Picture Colin Firth in the A&E Pride and Prejudice adaptation emerging from the pond at Pemberley, his wet shirt clinging to his muscular chest and his glorious curls framing his damp brow. But when you read Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge, you will have to add to this scene Mr. Darcy covered in pond goo, and that is where the fun (or puns) begin. This is so unique a retelling of P&P that it is impossible to do it justice. There is, of course, Darcy and Elizabeth, who are perfectly suited to each other, especially since they often speak in alliteration, but there is also Col. Fitzwilliam and Charles Bingley competing for Jane's attention and a love interest for Georgiana as well. Darcy learning to waltz is worth the price of the book. There are smile-ready (and groan-worthy) puns on nearly every page and witticisms aplenty. This is a hugely entertaining book. I highly recommend it. Thanks, Mary!
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