My Love for Jane Austen

If you have read Georgette Heyer's Regency romance, chances are that you would have come across the name Jennifer Kloester. The definitive guide to the Regency world ( Georgette Heyer Regency World ) and two biographies of the popular author are both written by her. Jennifer recently branch out into penning Austen-inspired stories with the upcoming launch of Jane Austen's Ghost scheduled to be released tomorrow. It is my honour to present to you an exclusive excerpt from her debut novel along with an e-book edition to give away to one lucky participant. Details are at the bottom of this post. Excerpt 'JANE AUSTEN.' I breathed the name and tried to absorb the impossible.        'Miss.'        'Sorry?'        ' Miss Jane Austen.' She stared down her elegant nose at me. 'For I am certain we have never been introduced.'        I gazed at her in disbelief. ...

Since debuting The Secrets of Darcy and Elizabeth back in 2014, author Victoria Kincaid has never look back. With more than ten Pride and Prejudice published titles including two contemporary romance ( President Darcy and Darcy in Hollywood ), she has added a new release recently. In the same vein as When Jane Got Angry , Victoria has chosen to focus on a minor character and it is Charlotte Lucas, best friend of Elizabeth Bennet. What if Charlotte has another suitor besides Mr Collins? Who will she choose to marry in the end? Thus that is the premise of When Charlotte Became Romantic . If you like to know more of this unique variation, you are fortunate as the virtual tour has just commenced last week. From guest posts and excerpts to interview and reviews, you'll surely be entertained. There will also be giveaways of When Charlotte Became Romantic in e-book format at each of the following blogs so spend some time to check them out. October 21st: Vitoria Kincaid, When ...

It looks like new Austenesque publisher Quills & Quartos is on a roll since its inception this year. Several titles have been released under their belt including two of Amy D'Orazio's previous books, A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity and the The Best Part of Love . Although they are a small outfit, it has a reputation of attracting some of the well known fan fiction authors who hasn't officially published their works before. One of them is Julie Cooper whose debut novel called the Perfect Gentleman was published just this week. A blog tour is scheduled to occur beginning next week to celebrate the launch and introduce the new author to Austenites. Keep a lookout for some juicy excerpts, entertaining guest posts and review. There will also be an awesome giveaway to win a US$50 Amazon gift card if your comment is chosen. Thus visit all the stops listed below to increase your chances. October 28th: The Perfect Gentleman by Julie Cooper: Blog Tour Launch ...

Have you read an Austenesque title which feature a minor character from Mansfield Park as the main protagonist? If you have not, there is a recent release by Austen Authors ' Eliza Shearer that fit the bill. It is quite risky to publish an Austen-themed novel that isn't Pride and Prejudice related much less continuing Jane Austen's most unappreciated oeuvre but Ms Shearer has achieve the impossible with Miss Price's Decision . In case you are wondering, the lady in question is Susan Price who remain with the Bertrams after her elder sister's marriage. Like her debut novel Miss Darcy's Beaux , the second book in Austeniana series borrows characters from other Jane Austen's novels and this time it is Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice . Would you like to know more of this story? Then you are welcome to join and follow the virtual tour which has just commenced. The author has prepared some informative guest posts and entertaining excerpts to enti...

Prolific Austenite author Maria Grace has published a new Pride and Prejudice variation just last week. Prior to the official launch of Fine Eyes & Pert Opinions , it is her practice to post her work-in-progress on her personal blog and the Jane Austen Variations blog in which she is an active and contributing member. The working title is known as The Vicar's Daughter and follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet staying with her father in the vicarage of Kympton which is near Mr Darcy's Pemberley estate. If the former home seems familiar to you, it's because that was the living George Wickham was supposed to receive from his godfather in canon. It is usual for Maria to embark on a blog tour to introduce her new release and this is no different. You can look forward to selected excerpts, guest post, reviews and giveaways of Fine Eyes & Pert Opinions in e-book format. So check out all the sites listed as follows. 3rd: Fine Eyes and Pert Opinions Now Availabl...

It has been some years since Austenesque author KC Kahler released her debut novel, Boots & Backpacks with Meryton Press. All this change with the recent publication of A Case of Some Delicacy . Unlike her previous effort, she is currently under Quills & Quartos Publishing. Another difference is that her new release is a Pride and Prejudice Regency based story and it depart earlier than canon where Mr Collins' arrival at Longbourn precedes that of Mr Bingley's party. This gives the former the chance to court the eldest Bennet daughter. However Elizabeth disagrees and vows to save her sister from this sad fate by joining forces with Bingley's friend, Mr Darcy to stop Mr Collins from marrying Jane. If the premise of this novel has caught your attention and you wish to know more, you are in luck because Ms Kahler is on tour starting this week. Be sure to read the guest posts, excerpts and a single review and then leave a comment on one or all the scheduled stop...

Apologies for the delay in announcing the winners of the recently concluded giveaways of Victoria Kincaid's audiobooks. My new job has taken up most of my time except for weekends. Speaking of which how is your weekend so far? Thanks to Victoria's generosity, two winners will get to listen to her Pride and Prejudice variations. The Darcy vs. Bennet audiobook goes to BeckyC while Buturot will receive When Jane Got Angry . Ladies, please claim your audiobooks by contacting me with your email address . It will then be passed on to the author who will arrange for the delivery of the prizes. You have until Thursday, 10 October 2019 to do so or alternative winners will be chosen.