My Love for Jane Austen

Monica Fairview, blogger and author of three novels including T he Other Mr. Darcy and The Darcy Cousins , will be soon be releasing her new novel titled Steampunk Darcy next month. Fans of steampunk and admirers of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice should check out what it is all about by joining Monica on her virtual book tour to promote her work. However if you are, like me, unsure what is steampunk, do read on. According to Wikipedia , " steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction which typically features steam-powered machinery, inspired by industrialised Western civilisation set during the 19th century. It is often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has regained mainstream use or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power ." Now that you have been enlightened, let's move on to read Monica's guest posts and in...

Rating: ★★★★½/★★★★★ First of all, I have a confession to make. I have always wanted to read Me and Mr Darcy by Alexandra Potter after I bought the novel with the cute UK cover and the word Mr Darcy emblazoned on it. Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy is one of my all-time favourite hero because he is willing to change for the better due to his love for Elizabeth Bennet. With a captivating title like this, I do not really know why I find it difficult to continue reading about halfway through the novel. Perhaps I found it hard to relate to the heroine or my expectations of the novel has changed. Nevertheless I am glad that I found time to revisit this book for The Pride & Prejudice bicentenary challenge 2013 . The story revolves around Emily Albright, a twenty-nine-year-old manager of a New York independent bookstore named Mckenzie's. Narrated from her point-of-view, all she hopes for is to find the one man who will sweep her off her feet and act honourably and chivalrously like Mr Dar...

After a short holiday to refresh and re-energised the body and mind, the Austenesque scout is glad to be back and continue providing a list of Austenesque book giveaways for the week. Do remember to enter the triple giveaway by next Monday if you want to win my free books. Jeanna Ellsworth has paid a visit to My Jane Austen Book Club to partake in an interview with blogger Maria Grazia. Read the transcript and Mr. Darcy's Promise and then fill up the Rafflecopter form in order to receive a free copy of Jeanna's debut novel. She has offered a paperback copy for a US or Canadian resident and an e-book version which is open worldwide . The contest closes next Tuesday, 1 October 2013 . Stop by Leatherbound Reviews because guest reviewer Ceri Tanti has written an excellent review of Joana Starnes's From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley . Besides the author has generously donated an e-book format of From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley if...

The Austenesque scout welcomes you to another weekly edition of Austenesque book giveaways which you can add to your reading collection. Do not forget to enter my triple giveaway if you want to win those books which I am generously offering. Indie Jane 's Natalie Richards has posted her review of The Heart Does Whisper by Cynthia Ingram Hensley. Do drop by if you want to be the owner of a paperback or an e-book copy The Heart Does Whisper by filling up the Rafflecopter form . This giveaway is open worldwide with US or Canadian winner receiving the paperback copy. The deadline falls on Monday, 23 September 2013 . P O Dixon is sponsoring a copy of her latest novella titled Only a Heartbeat Away on Goodreads page . In order to participate, log into Goodreads account and request a copy. However the giveaway is limited to US entries only and closes on Wednesday, 16 October 2013 . Carol Cromlin was interviewed by Austenesque Reviews 's Meredith Esparza where she ta...

The start of a new week means there are different giveaways loyal readers can look forward to courtesy of the Austenesque scout. Do not forget to enter my triple giveaway if you want to win those books which I am offering. Jakki Leatherberry has invited author Collette Cameron to guest post on Leatherbound Reviews to promote her latest release of The Viscount's Vow . Read the post and leave a comment or question to Collette together with your email address for the opportunity to win an e-book version sponsored by the author. This giveaway is open internationally and ends next Tuesday, 17 September 2013 . Besides this Cynthia Ingram Hensley is another guest author on Leatherbound Reviews where she tries to connect with Regency readers from her modern Austen romance perspective. Readers are in for a treat because she is generously providing a set of her paperback novels which are Echoes of Pemberley and The Heart Does Whisper to one lucky US winner and an e-book e...

It has been a while since my last giveaway here, not counting the Pride and Prejudice 200th Anniversary Party Hop , and I am ambivalent about it. Some of you may remember that I asked readers' opinion on Facebook page . I have decided that this is right time to host a book giveaway largely due to favourable comments and awesome support. I have chosen three very different novels which I hope you like. There will be three winners and the good news is it is open worldwide . Click the image for the description of the book. 1) Cloth-bound copy of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 2) Michael Thomas Ford's Jane Bites Back in paperback format 3) UK paperback of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler All three books are in good condition with some spots on the spine of the cloth bound copy. I have an extra copy for each and I am hoping they will find a second home on your shelves. It is good to share and spread my love of Jane Austen in this close...

As the autumnal winds of September beckons, the Austenesque scout is delighted to highlight the following giveaways which you can eagerly look forward to. Austen Author 's Syrie James is offering a token together with an excerpt taken from her debut novel, The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen , on her monthly post . The gift is a Jane Austen leather bookmark which she purchased from The Jane Austen House Museum at Chawton Cottage. All you need to do win this beautiful bookmark is to leave a comment about the excerpt, the novel if you have read it or  your own personal dreams on her post by Wednesday, 18 September 2013 . Extra entries are also taken in account so inform her in your comment. Once again Maria Grazia has joined a giveaway hop with the theme September is for Sequels through her blog Fly High! . She has generously donated a Kindle e-book to a winner's choice for a sequel valued below US$20 . Just fill up the Rafflecopter form here to participate in this worldw...