My Love for Jane Austen

Fresh from publishing Unexpected Friends & Relations several months ago, Jayne Bamber is back with another upcoming Pride and Prejudice variation. She is currently taking a break from penning the continuation of Friends & Relations series to release A Sister's Curse . The premise of this new story begin long before the famous opening lines of Jane Austen's masterpiece. In fact Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy met when they are still young. How will their relationship progress from there? Even though the official launch will be next week, the author is giving a taste of her brand new novel by organising a blog tour. You can expect to read some enlightening guest posts, enchanting excerpts and even an interview with Jayne. She is sponsoring an e-book of A Sister's Curse throughout the virtual tour so do leave some encouraging words. The complete schedule of her stops are as follows: August 19th: A Sister's Curse by Jayne Bamber - Author Intervi...

It is a delight and pleasure to have Bronwen Chisholm visiting My Love for Jane Austen today to celebrate the launch of Mrs. Collins' Lover . Although this seasoned author has previously released five earlier Pride and Prejudice stories before, this is the first time that she is participating in a blog tour. Let us warmly welcome Bronwen on this last leg of her virtual tour. There is also a generous giveaway after her guest post so stick around for the details. Guest Post I am so pleased to be visiting with you today! By this time, many of you are aware I released my sixth Pride and Prejudice variation, Mrs. Collins' Lover , on 10th August. On previous stops on my blog tour, I have shared excerpts, interviewed a character and discussed the premise for the book. Today I would like to talk about inspiration. In truth, my inspirations can come from anywhere. I have been known to start stories after hearing a line in a song, seeing a particularly beautiful sunset, reading...

Are you looking forward to some exciting things happening this month? Besides the usual fantastic array of Austen-themed publications, Janeites can watch the brand new adaptation of Jane Austen's Sanditon which will be begin broadcasting in UK on the last Sunday of August. If you aren't aware, the trailer has been released along with picture stills from the series and it looks promising. However those in US will have to wait awhile before Masterpiece will air the show. But I digress. The second exhilarating news is that Austen in August is back again. Now in its tenth year, blogger and Austensque lover Misty Braden is hosting a grand celebration to discuss all things concerning our favourite authoress. Expect to see some fun guest posts, read book reviews and excerpts of authors' new project, join in their amusing conversations, play trivia games and participate in challenges if you are tempted. The celebration would not be complete without several amazing giveawa...

Do you prefer to read Austenesque titles with forced marriage scenarios as the main plot? There are certainly one of the favourite trope that has been written by Jane Austen fan fiction authors over the years and most of them involved our dearest couple, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. But Bronwen Chisholm, who published her sixth Pride and Prejudice variation just yesterday, has come up with a unique twist on this popular storyline. Mrs. Collins' Lover has Elizabeth married to her odious and boorish cousin. Wouldn't you shudder at the thought of becoming the wife of William Collins? Unlike her previous releases, Bronwen has arranged a virtual book tour to celebrate the official launch. There will be excerpts, interview and guest post prepared by the Austen Authors contributor along with a giveaway of Mrs. Collins' Lover in e-book format. You are invited to visit the following stops to increase your chances of winning. July 31st: Celebrating the Release of ...

Welcome to the fifth stop of a Lady's Reputation blog tour. If you haven't visited the other blogs in the virtual tour yet, be sure to do so and leave comment including this one for there is an amazing prize to win which will be revealed later. Today Amy D'Orazio is delighted to share with loyal readers an exciting vignette from her most recent release. You would surely root for Darcy to win his lady's hand after reading this. Take it away, Amy! This small bit is from the beginning of a Lady's Reputation , just after Darcy has learned the shocking news that Elizabeth Bennet will not marry him and in fact, does not like him very well. However, adding to his sorrow in losing her, he is also guilty for how his gossip has endangered her reputation. He is, in this scene, in London, trying to figure out how he can right the wrongs he has inadvertently made. Vignette Darcy's tailor had done an excellent job of things, fashioning a suit that Darcy thought look...

A new month has dawned on us which means you can be sure to look forward to new and exciting Austenesque releases. But let's not forget about the amazing books published at the end of last month including a Lady's Reputation by Amy D'Orazio. It is a unique Pride and Prejudice variation where the news of Elizabeth Bennet's betrothal is spread far and wide even before Mr Darcy has the chance to propose. Of course true to her character, she turned down his offer of marriage. But she reconsidered her decision as her refusal would most likely ruined her dearest sister's prospects with Mr Bingley. And there is also her reputation to contemplate hence the aptly named title. If you haven't heard yet, the author is currently visiting some book blogs every weekday beginning this week. Get to know more of the story and the characters through excerpts, vignette, guest posts and reviews. There is an incentive to receive a free US$50 Amazon gift card if your comment i...