My Love for Jane Austen

Austen Authors ' Sophie Turner is back on her second visit to My Love for Jane Austen. She is not bringing news of another Pride and Prejudice variation but her own special project which is dear to her heart. It is the restoration of the original Thomas Egerton edition of Jane Austen's most popular and recognisable novel. So do spend some time reading about Sophie's painstaking experience and show her your appreciation by commenting on her post below. All comments will be entered to win a free e-book of Pride and Prejudice . Guest Post Thank you so much for having me back at My Love for Jane Austen, Lúthien84! I'm really excited to be here to talk about this restored digital edition. By "restored", I mean returned (save errors) back to the 1813 Egerton first edition, and it's the publishing of both editions that I want to talk about here today. In Jane Austen's time, the physical aspect of publishing was not too tremendously changed from wha...

Yes, you read it right! The Pride and Prejudice blog tour commences from this week onwards until early September. You may have wonder what makes this e-book different from the countless of other editions found on Amazon ? Indeed all of Jane Austen's novels are free because the copyright to her work has expired long ago and there are available on public domain. So what's so special about this book? To answer this question and to know more, please join the editor of this project, Sophie Turner on her virtual tour. There are several fascinating guest posts to enjoy and learn why she chose to publish this version of Pride and Prejudice . Besides this original excerpts and book reviews are also included in the itinerary. You may not want to missed out on the opportunity to get your own free copy at each blog stops below. July 27th: Blog tour of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, annotated by Sophie Turner + Giveaway @ my vices and weaknesses 28th: Excerpt ...

One of the hotly anticipated release this month is Caitlin Williams's third Pride and Prejudice variation novel titled When We Are Married . The Jane Austen Variations ' English author takes readers back to the Regency era with the two elder Bennet sisters vying for the attention of Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. How did the story progress to this point as we know Elizabeth and Darcy are destined to be together? If you need some clues as to how this happened, please join Caitlin on her one-week tour to several book blogs. Be sure to watch for the cover reveal of When We Are Married and read her lone guest post, two delectable excerpts and several book reviews. In addition the author has also sponsored several copies of her new book to reward her loyal readers. Caitlin Williams's scheduled blog visits are as follows: 16th: "When We Are Married," By Caitlin Williams / Cover Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway @ Just Jane 1813 21st: Guest Post + Giveaway with Author ...

The bi-centenary death or our dear author Jane Austen was yesterday. How did you mark this solemn occasion? Is it by reading one of her works or watching an adaptation of her novels? Or participating in one of the numerous giveaways including my giveaway for Miss Darcy's Beaux ? If you are one of the four readers who left a comment on the post , chances are you are eagerly awaiting this announcement. However do allow me to thank Eliza Shearer for contacting my blog and telling me about her new release. She has also graciously offered an e-book of Miss Darcy's Beaux . Without further delay, random number generator has selected  which happens to be darcybennett, please contact me with your email address and the format of the e-book that you would like to receive (mobi, epub, etc.). Your details will then be forwarded to Ms Shearer who will arrange the delivery of your prize. If there is no reply from you by Wednesday, 26 July 2017 , a new winner will be randomly ch...

There are several published novels that combine characters from two or more Jane Austen's novel into the same story. Sybil G. Brinton's Old Friends and New Fancies , Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery series by Carrie Bebris and Joana Starnes's The Subsequent Proposal and The Second Chance come to mind. You can now add Miss Darcy's Beaux by debut author Eliza Shearer to the list. Ms Shearer has graciously agreed to grace us with her presence today to give us a glimpse of her book. You may also like to participate in the giveaway located at the bottom of the post. Excerpt Georgiana Darcy, now a woman of twenty, has lived in Pemberley with her brother and sister-in-law since their marriage. Elizabeth is with child for the second time, but the pregnancy is proving difficult. The physician has instructed that Mrs Darcy should remain bed-ridden until she delivers the baby. In this fragment from Chapter 2, Georgiana is taking a walk in the Pemberley grounds when Colonel ...

Have you heard of a new Pride and Prejudice sequel that shines a spotlight on a secondary character? Indeed there are many Jane Austen Fan Fiction published that focuses on our dear couple and less on other members of the Bennet, Bingley, Fitzwilliam clan, the de Bourgh ladies and even Mr Darcy's sister. With a unique premise and a gorgeous cover from debut author Eliza Shearer, Miss Darcy's Beaux is bound to be noticed and standout among the rest. For one, it is a mash-up three Jane Austen's novel ( Persuasion , Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice ) with Georgiana Darcy taking centre stage. If you are wondering who her beaux is, you may find out soon as Eliza is currently visiting some blogs to promote the novel. She is generously providing several copies for readers to win. So check out the following sites: May 12th: Book Giveaway For Miss Darcy's Beaux: A Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice continuation @ Goodreads June 20th: Miss...