My Love for Jane Austen

Christina Boyd has done it again! You may recognised her name as the editor of Austenesque short story anthologies known as The Quill Collective series. Each book is based on a specific theme which you can guess from the title itself. The Darcy Monologues is solely about the main male character from Pride and Prejudice while Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues tells the backstory and exploits of the cads and libertines in Jane Austen's novels. How about the ladies you say? Then Rational Creatures is what you are looking for. Is there a Christmas-themed stories? Yes, that'll be Yuletide . So it's only a matter of time before Christina will publish another short story collection. Thus Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl came to be born. From Regency times to modern era, you get to read ten different stories of our favourite and well loved protagonist from Jane Austen's masterpiece. Take a peek at the list of blogs where the ...

Some Austenesque authors feel comfortable switching between writing contemporary tales and historically based stories. One of them is Meryton Press's Belén Paccagnella. If you recall, the author released Obstacles which is a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice two years ago. She has now ventured into penning Regency variation with the recent publication of When Duty Calls . This novel is a forced marriage scenario for Elizabeth Bennet when her indiscretion with Fitzwilliam Darcy is known to the residents of Meryton. In order to save her reputation and that of her family as well, she agrees to be bind to the man that she despise. With such a dreadful beginning  to their married life, will they be able to find happiness in each other? If the premise has piqued your interest, please join Belén on her two-week long virtual tour. She has prepared a variety of informative guest posts, enlightening excerpts and vignette, and character interview besides answering some questions ...

Most authors tend to favour writing about Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. You might be right in thinking they sell really well judging from an increase in the number of published Pride and Prejudice titles. What if you wish for something different instead? Well, Sue Barr has the answer for you. She has begun the Pride & Prejudice Continued... series with the focus on secondary characters that inhabit the world of the Bennets, Bingleys and Darcys. Catherine has already been released last year and Caroline the year before that. Thus it follows that the third book will be coming out this year and you are correct. Georgiana was available not too long ago. It is the norm for authors to participate in a virtual book tour whenever there is a new release and Sue is no exception. There are wonderful excerpts, captivating guest posts and charming interview to read. If you aren't convince that this novel is to your liking, then take a look at the reviews penned by experi...