My Love for Jane Austen

Author Jennifer Altman first appeared on the Austenesque publishing scene with her successful debut novel titled To Conquer Pride back in 2018. Since then she has joined Jane Austen Variations and written some memorable articles besides posting her work-in-progress on the site. Thus you might know that Faults of Understanding which is her second Pride and Prejudice what-if tale will be released soon. Imagine if Elizabeth Bennet accepted Mr Darcy's hand in marriage not out of love nor obligation but a momentary lapse of judgement, how will she rectify this situation? A lady does not simply withdraw her promise after giving her consent without losing her reputation. And supposing her future husband found out how she really feels about him, what would be his reaction? How will they lead their lives in Pemberley knowing that one's spouse cannot bear the sight of the other? That is basically the premise of the story. A mini virtual tour is currently underway prior to the ...

Just when you thought that the Jane Austen's Dragons series has come to an end with the publication of last year's Kellynch: Dragon Persuasion , Maria Grace has spring a surprise. She has taken the characters of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy from her first four novels in the fantasy series ( Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon , Longbourn: Dragon Entail , Netherfield: Rogue Dragon and A Proper Introduction to Dragons ) on another fiery adventure. Joining them in this sequel is none other than Frederick and Anne Wentworth. Together both couples found themselves embroiled in a looming war if peace is not restored between dragons and humans in Dragons Beyond the Pale . As a seasoned author, Maria knows the importance of publicising her new release. Thus she has arranged to tour some notable Austenesque blogs over the next few weeks. There are entertaining guest posts and thrilling excerpts to read. On top of that an e-book of either Dragons Beyond the Pale or Pemberley: M...

Elizabeth Adams ( The Houseguest , Unwilling , Meryton Vignettes , On Equal Ground , The 26th of November and Sons of Pemberley ) is on a roll! After publishing her last novel about five months ago, the Jane Austen Variations contributor is back with another new Pride and Prejudice variation. Instead of dismissing Charlotte's claims that Mr Darcy is in love with her, what if Elizabeth Bennet seriously considered this possibility? Would the outcome of the Hunsford proposal be completely different than what Jane Austen had imagined. That is the premise of How to Fall in Love with a Man You Thought You Hated Like her previous blog tour for Sons of Pemberley , the author has engaged the services of Historical Fiction VirtualBook Tours to promote this release. You can look forward to reading some great reviews and enticing excerpts that will hopefully tug at your heartstrings. Elizabeth is sponsoring $20 Amazon gift card to a US resident so be sure to visit the following sit...

Quills & Quartos Publishing has enrolled another new author in their team. She is Mary Smythe whose Pride and Prejudice what-if novel was released recently. If you recall from canon, Mr Bennet gave his consent for Darcy to marry his favourite daughter near the conclusion of Jane Austen's most popular oeuvre. However the opposite occurred in Dare to Refuse Such a Man . Since Elizabeth have yet to reach the age of majority, her father's permission is required before she and Darcy can wed. But the Bennet patriarch adamantly denied their fondest wish to become man and wife. What actions will they take in order to change his mind? As is the norm for any Austenesque book release, Mary is participating in a blog tour. Be on the lookout for a few delightful excerpts, enticing vignette, charming interview and a review. Her publishers is also gifting an e-book of Dare to Refuse Such a Man at each of the stops listed below. Just leave a comment before Friday, 7 May 2021 to be...

Even though Austenesque authors are more incline to write stories about the main protagonist from Pride and Prejudice , there have been a shift to pen unique stories in recent years. As a result, there is an increase in the number of novels that focus solely on Mary, the unattractive middle daughter of the Bennet family. From traditional romance like Colleen McCullough's The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet , The Unexpected Miss Bennet by Patrice Sarath, Pamela Mingle's The Pursuit of Mary Bennet , The Forgotten Sister by Jennifer Paynter and Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister to the fantasy-themed Regency Mage series by Joyce Harmon, there is something for everyone. If you are eager to read mystery tales where Mary becomes an amateur detective, then look no further than Riana Everly's three books of Miss Mary Investigates series. In the midst of the ongoing Napoleonic Wars, what if Elizabeth's younger sister plays a larger role in stopping Bonaparte...