My Love for Jane Austen

After skipping last year's Austen in August , avid blogger and Jane Austen fan Misty Braden is back to host the annual event on the book rat . If you are unfamiliar with what this is all about, allow me to enlighten you. It is a month long virtual gathering of Austenites to celebrate the worldwide Jane Austen fandom. A few posts are up on weekdays where like-minded individuals can share their thoughts and opinions on the topic at hand. There are a variety of delectable excerpts from upcoming releases and old favourites alike, book reviews, film reviews, vlogs, fun recipes, entertaining write-ups and amusing conversations to be had. This online festivities will not be complete without offering wonderful gifts to participants and there are lots to win from thanks to the generosity of authors, bloggers and publisher. Most of the giveaways are open to international readers unless stated otherwise. You need to fill up the Rafflecopter form and submit your entries quickly for the ...

When it comes to published Austenesque fiction, Joana Starnes can be considered a household name in this genre. Starting with From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley right up to A Timely Elopement , you can always look forward to a new Pride and Prejudice story each year. This is true with the impending launch of Twists of Fate later this month. The Jane Austen Variations contributing member has penned a forced marriage scenario which involved our darling couple. What could have occurred to have prompted them to exchange vows much earlier than in canon although Elizabeth Bennet is not in love with Mr Darcy yet? Will they be able to experience a satisfying and fulfilling union in the end? If you are curious to know, why not join the online tour that is currently in progress? The author has dished out some morsels of delightful excerpts, engaging interview and informative guest posts. If you leave a comment on each of the blogs below, you may win Twists of Fate in e-boo...

Have you wondered how Pride and Prejudice will turn out differently if Fitzwilliam Darcy's parents were still alive when he meets Elizabeth Bennet in Hertfordshire? Would he still unintentionally insult the Bennet's second daughter? What does Lady Anne thinks about Elizabeth as a bride for her only son? In Sons of Pemberley , Elizabeth Adams attempts to answer these questions and more. Serving as a prequel and variation of Jane Austen's most popular novel, you are in for a ride as you explore the two generations of the Darcy family residing in their Pemberley ancestral estate. Unlike the usual virtual book tour where they only visit Austenesque blogs, the author decided to join a professional tour organiser specialising in historical fiction. This would most likely appeal to new readers who may not have been aware of Jane Austen Fan Fiction. So give your support to Ms Adams by commenting on the participating blogs. You will be entertained with reviews, interviews and e...

Although audiobooks are not a new concept, it is beginning to look like it is here to stay as more people find it convenient to listen to a good story while busy doing other things. Knowing this trend, more authors are now collaborating with voice narrators to produce good audiobooks of their work after the release of print copies and e-books. Thus the gap between publishing these editions and Audible format is shorten. Hopefully readers will be able to purchase either version at the same time in the near future. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let's come back and celebrate the audiobook release of Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl with a virtual visits on prominent blogs. What is so special about this tour is the narrator is taking centre stage instead of authors in this Austenesque anthology. You get to hear excerpts read out loud by Elizabeth Grace to wonder if it is a good fit for your library for first time listeners. On top of that the organiser is sponsoring a U...

Joana Starnes is a recognisable household name in the world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction. From her debut Pride and Prejudice sequels, From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley to the latest variation titled A Timely Elopement , she has published a total of ten standalone novels. Her writing talents also include contributing Austenesque stories in all four of The Quill Collective anthologies. Being a native of England, she has no trouble envisioning the stately homes, places and landscapes Elizabeth, Darcy and other characters would have experienced in Regency times. This is especially true in A Timely Elopement where they are out to stop Anne de Bourgh from making a terrible mistake. Would they succeed in their mission before it's too late? If you are seeking to satisfy your curiosity, Joana has planned some visits to Austenesque blogs. Get to know the plot by reading several intriguing excerpts, tempting guest post and reviews written by seasoned book bloggers. On ...

Frequent visitors to Jane Austen Variations would know that there have a dedicated theme each month. Since Valentine's Day falls in February and this year happens to be a leap year, it is only fitting to select the celebration of love as their theme which is appropriately called Leap into Love. Several authors in their group are sharing excerpts from their works that showcase romantic love between our favourite Jane Austen couples. To spice things up, there are giveaways of Austenesque titles which you can try your hand in. Just click on the prizes offered and leave a comment on the post. 1) Three paperback editions of Rain and Retribution 2) A paperback edition of The Bride of Northanger 3) Two ARCs of The Rogue's Widow 4) A paperback copy of Mr Bennet's Dutiful Daughter and four Audible codes 5) 8 x 10" print of cover artwork from The Darcys of Pemberley ( US only) 6) To Conquer Pride ( US : signed paperback ; US and international : e-book...