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Austenesque Book Giveaways for 27 January-2 February 2014

The beginning of a new week marks an unusual hosts of Austenesque prizes to be won if you would care to look at the list below.

You may have heard the sad demise of Austen Authors blog last week. Never fear as Austen Variations is ready to take up the reins where it is now officially launched with great fanfare. The authors are giving away copies of their novels in paperback, audiobook and e-book versions in addition to other wonderful gifts such as mugs, tote bags, magnets and a Jane Austen watch. Proceed to the post and fill up the Rafflecopter form to enter the competition that has a different deadline for each present.

In addition, Sally Smith O'Rourke is highlighting Austen Variations on her blog and hosting an e-book giveaway. Visit her post, watch the video of her selection of e-books (also embedded below) from the authors of Austen Variations and leave a comment with the book title you wish to win there.

Next a review of The Gypsy Blessing is posted on Indie Jane. Read what Kimberly Truesdale thought about Wendi Sotis's newest release and fill in Rafflecopter form for the chance to receive one of two free copies of The Gypsy Blessing. US readers are playing for the paperback copy while the e-book is given to an international winner. Entries should be submitted by Monday, 3 February 2014.

Joana Starnes is interviewed by Maria Grazia on My Jane Austen Book Club where she has provided an excerpt from her novel, The Subsequent Proposal. In addition she has generously sponsored two e-books of The Subsequent Proposal to readers who fill in the Rafflecopter form on her post. The contest is open internationally and ends next Tuesday, 4 February 2014.

Besides this there is an additional chance to win an e-book of The Subsequent Proposal at Leatherbound Reviews. You just have to leave your email address or Twitter handle in the comment section of Ceri's review of the novel. The closing date is on Monday, 3 February 2014.

Janet Taylor is celebrating the 201st publication anniversary of Pride and Prejudice on More Agreeably Engaged with six prizes specially designed her and which are two mouse pads, one notepad, a calendar, a mug and a mirrored compact. Just leave a comment mentioning which prize you would like to win in the post. The contest closes at midnight on Sunday, 2 February 2014.

Virginia Charmichael Munoz is again hosting a new giveaway on her blog in celebration of the 201st birthday of Pride and Prejudice. The prize is a Pride and Prejudice Anniversary Notions Sampler from Bingley's Teas. So fill up the Rafflecopter form available here to qualify for the contest. The last day to so is Thursday, 6 February 2014.

Next, head on over to Cause Everyone Needs Romance to read an interview of Mary Jane Hathaway (aka Virginia Charmichael). An e-book of Emma, Mr. Knightley, and Chili-Slaw Dogs or a pair of Austen-inspired earring from Etsy.com awaits the winner who leave a comment stating your favourite Austen character and your reason. The giveaway is open until next Tuesday, 4 February 2014 at 11.59 pm EST.

Mary Lydon Simonsen is officially launching her new Pride and Prejudice time-travel novel on Austen Variations. Visit her post and be sure to comment about where you like to go if you can travel through time. She is offering an e-book of Another Place in Time and a paperback proof copy which is open only to US and Canadian readers. The deadline for her giveaway is on Monday, 3 February 2014.

Author Jennifer Paynter has stopped by on Austenprose to share about her inspiration for writing The Forgotten Sister: Mary Bennet's Pride and Prejudice. Her publisher is sponsoring three copies of her novel in paperback (US) and Kindle (worldwide) format to readers who comment on her post by next Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 11.59 pm PT. Your comment should mention your favourite quote by Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice or your decided opinion of the third Bennet sister in addition to what intrigues you about the novel.

Jack Caldwell's guest post is up on My Jane Austen Book Club where he introduces The Companion of His Future Life to readers. Learn about his new novel and if you live in US, enter the giveaway for a signed paperback copy of The Companion of His Future Life by filling up the Rafflecopter form. It ends next Sunday, 9 February 2014.


All the best!

Do download the following Kindle e-book that is free for this week.

1) Anne de Bourgh Manages by Renata McMann from 28-29 January 2014
2) Rita Greer's Downton Abbey Quiz Game Book: The Unofficial Fan Challenge, The Aristocrats on Wednesday, 29 January 2014
3) Renata McMann's Pemberley Weddings on Saturday, 1 February 2014


Disclaimer: Please take note that I am not paid to promote the giveaways by the parties mentioned in my post and I do so on my own accord. In no way do comments qualify for the contests above and I will not be held responsible if you failed to do so on your own. Nevertheless, you are welcome to leave a comment if you wish to do so.

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