A few months ago, it was announced here that Meryton Press had organised a short story competition to select four entries to be included in an anthology of short stories which will be published in time for summer. I'm glad to say that the book will be released next month with eight short stories set in Regency era and modern times that revolves around the theme of summer. As a teaser, here is the cover reveal and book blurb.
If you desire a little heat, a summer flirtation, or an escape to bask in your own private sun, this whimsical collection of original short stories is inspired by all things summer. In collaboration with some of Meryton Press's most popular and award-winning authors, this anthology debuts other promising and emerging talent.
Contemporary and Regency alike, each romance was dreamt as a perfect summer refreshment to bring a smile to your own sun-kissed face.
KaraLynne Mackrory is better known for her hillarious and ready wit than for her books, though they aren't too bad either. She has published three books with Meryton Press: Falling for Mr. Darcy (2012), Bluebells in the Mourning (2013) and the 2015 Romance Bronze medal IPPY winner, Haunting Mr. Darcy (2014). In her spare time she likes to pretend she does not have chip crumbs down her shirt from when her kids ate their snack on her.
Linda Beutler has published three novels of Austenesque romance through Meryton Press: A Will of Iron (June 2015), Longbourn to London (July 2014, and the Silver IPPY Award-winning The Red Chrysanthemum (September 2013). She is also a garden writer, publishing through Timber Press, including the forthcoming Plant Lover's Guide to Clematis (March 2016), Garden to Vase (2007) and Gardening with Clematis (2004).
J. Marie Croft is a self-proclaimed word nerd and adherent of Jane Austen's quote "Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery." Her light-hearted novel, Love at First Slight (Meryton Press, 2013), bears witness to Joanne's fondness for Pride and Prejudice, wordplay and laughter.
Sophia Rose, a northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes region of the U.S., is a quiet yet curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing and gardening, and is encouraged in her pursuits by an incredible man and loving family. Writing has been a compelling need of Sophia's since childhood and being a published author is a dream come true.
Morgan K Wyatt is an author, mother, former special needs teacher and avid gardener. She's published seventeen books with four more coming out this summer 2015. She's active on the blogosphere at Writer Wonderland, Lowcarb Believer and Dating After Fortyeight — the last she started writing when dating her husband. While mainly a romance writer, she's also working on a new cozy mystery series with her beloved husband.
Natalie Richards is a blogger, singer and writer. She started her book review blog, Songs & Stories, in late 2010 after falling in love with Jane Austen fanfiction. Her writing can also be found on Figment, the Darcy & Lizzy Forum and in TeenInk magazine. Midsummer Madness is her first published short story. She resides with her family in the Oregon countryside and currently works as a professional babysitter.
Abigail Bok is the author of a contemporary Austenesque novel, An Obstinate, Headstrong Girl and of A Dictionary of Jane Austen's Life and Works, published as part of The Jane Austen Companion. She is currently at work on a series, called Darking Hundred, set in England in the year 1800.
Christina Boyd wears many hats as she is an editor at Meryton Press, a contributor to Austenprose and a ceramicist for the Made in Washington stores under her own banner, Stir Crazy Mama's Artworks. A life member of Jane Austen Society of North America, Christina lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her dear Mr. B, two busy teenagers and a retriever named BiBi. Visiting Jane Austen's England remains on her bucket list.
In addition another event that you should be aware of is the Facebook Launch Party for Sun-Kissed: effusions of summer which will be held on Wednesday, 3 June 2015. It is a 9-hour virtual event starting from 11 am PST with each author/editor taking turns to host the party. There will be games, Q&A with the authors, fun beach and summer-themed activities and lots of prizes to giveaway. So don't missed these two great events.
Book Blurb
"So each had a private little sun for her soul to bask in..." — Thomas Hardy
If you desire a little heat, a summer flirtation, or an escape to bask in your own private sun, this whimsical collection of original short stories is inspired by all things summer. In collaboration with some of Meryton Press's most popular and award-winning authors, this anthology debuts other promising and emerging talent.
- In KaraLynne Mackrory's Shades of Pemberley, Mr. Darcy, with some fantastic assistance, discovers Elizabeth Bennet in a most unlikely place
- Karen M. Cox's Northanger Revisited modernises Northanger Abbey at a fictionalised Georgia seaside
- Linda Beutler takes us to Paris as a young gentleman is schooled in the ways of amour in The Incomplete Education of Fitzwilliam Darcy
- In Spyglasses and Sunburns, J. Marie Croft takes the Miss Bennets to the seaside where they chance upon handsome acquaintances
- In Abigail Bok's A Summer in Sanditon, a little sea bathing seems just the thing to cure what ails Anne de Bourgh
- In Natalie Richards' Midsummer Madness, an honest confession and a promise between strangers at a masque ball mend a misunderstanding
- Sophia Rose re-imagines a modern-day Persuasion in Second Chance at Sunset Beach
- In Morgan K Wyatt's Dream Spinner, a near-death car accident and an unlikely trucker bring new perspective to a young co-ed's life and love
Contemporary and Regency alike, each romance was dreamt as a perfect summer refreshment to bring a smile to your own sun-kissed face.
Stories by:
KaraLynne Mackrory ❧ Karen M. Cox ❧ Linda Beutler ❧ J. Marie Croft
Abigail Bok ❧ Natalie Richards ❧ Sophia Rose ❧ Morgan K Wyatt
KaraLynne Mackrory ❧ Karen M. Cox ❧ Linda Beutler ❧ J. Marie Croft
Abigail Bok ❧ Natalie Richards ❧ Sophia Rose ❧ Morgan K Wyatt
Author Bios
Karen M Cox writes stories with romantic and historic elements. Her novels have garnered awards from the independent publishing industry, including two IPPY awards: a Bronze in Romance for 1932 (2010) and a Gold in Romance for Find Wonder in All Things (2012), which was also a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2013. Her third novel, At the Edge of the Sea (2013), won the Romance and Chick Lit categories in the 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Her favourite part of writing is readers saying her stories made them smile, or think, or remember.KaraLynne Mackrory is better known for her hillarious and ready wit than for her books, though they aren't too bad either. She has published three books with Meryton Press: Falling for Mr. Darcy (2012), Bluebells in the Mourning (2013) and the 2015 Romance Bronze medal IPPY winner, Haunting Mr. Darcy (2014). In her spare time she likes to pretend she does not have chip crumbs down her shirt from when her kids ate their snack on her.
Linda Beutler has published three novels of Austenesque romance through Meryton Press: A Will of Iron (June 2015), Longbourn to London (July 2014, and the Silver IPPY Award-winning The Red Chrysanthemum (September 2013). She is also a garden writer, publishing through Timber Press, including the forthcoming Plant Lover's Guide to Clematis (March 2016), Garden to Vase (2007) and Gardening with Clematis (2004).
J. Marie Croft is a self-proclaimed word nerd and adherent of Jane Austen's quote "Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery." Her light-hearted novel, Love at First Slight (Meryton Press, 2013), bears witness to Joanne's fondness for Pride and Prejudice, wordplay and laughter.
Sophia Rose, a northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes region of the U.S., is a quiet yet curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing and gardening, and is encouraged in her pursuits by an incredible man and loving family. Writing has been a compelling need of Sophia's since childhood and being a published author is a dream come true.
Morgan K Wyatt is an author, mother, former special needs teacher and avid gardener. She's published seventeen books with four more coming out this summer 2015. She's active on the blogosphere at Writer Wonderland, Lowcarb Believer and Dating After Fortyeight — the last she started writing when dating her husband. While mainly a romance writer, she's also working on a new cozy mystery series with her beloved husband.
Natalie Richards is a blogger, singer and writer. She started her book review blog, Songs & Stories, in late 2010 after falling in love with Jane Austen fanfiction. Her writing can also be found on Figment, the Darcy & Lizzy Forum and in TeenInk magazine. Midsummer Madness is her first published short story. She resides with her family in the Oregon countryside and currently works as a professional babysitter.
Abigail Bok is the author of a contemporary Austenesque novel, An Obstinate, Headstrong Girl and of A Dictionary of Jane Austen's Life and Works, published as part of The Jane Austen Companion. She is currently at work on a series, called Darking Hundred, set in England in the year 1800.
Christina Boyd wears many hats as she is an editor at Meryton Press, a contributor to Austenprose and a ceramicist for the Made in Washington stores under her own banner, Stir Crazy Mama's Artworks. A life member of Jane Austen Society of North America, Christina lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her dear Mr. B, two busy teenagers and a retriever named BiBi. Visiting Jane Austen's England remains on her bucket list.
Virtual Events
As is usual for any new releases by Meryton Press, they will be a blog tour to celebrate the launch of Sun-Kissed: effusions of summer. It is scheduled to take place from 15-28 June 2015. More details will be forthcoming when the book is available to purchase.In addition another event that you should be aware of is the Facebook Launch Party for Sun-Kissed: effusions of summer which will be held on Wednesday, 3 June 2015. It is a 9-hour virtual event starting from 11 am PST with each author/editor taking turns to host the party. There will be games, Q&A with the authors, fun beach and summer-themed activities and lots of prizes to giveaway. So don't missed these two great events.
Thanks so much for posting the reveal and the invitation to the party!
ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure, Sophia Rose. I'm very happy for you. Can't wait to read your story and attend the fun beach party.
DeleteI had a good time writing it for the contest and I do hope people like it (but its okay if you don't). Look forward to seeing a friendly face at the party. ;)
DeleteThanks for the heads up to the party. Wonderful cover.
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