My Love for Jane Austen

Linda Beutler is one of several Jane Austen fiction writers whose debut novel was released to the masses last month. A gardening expert and author of several non-fiction books, Linda offers a unique and flowery take on Pride and Prejudice 's Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet's blossoming relationship in The Red Chrysanthemum . If the premise has caught your interest, spend some time and get to know Linda by reading her guest posts where she is scheduled to make a virtual appearance and introduce The Red Chrysanthemum to Austenites. In addition, her publisher Meryton Press has generously sponsored paperback copies and e-books to lucky readers who stop by and comment there. So join her on her book tour by visiting the following sites: September 17th: Meet Linda Beutler, author of The Red Chrysanthemum @ More Agreeably Engaged October 8th: Guest Post: Linda Beutler talks about The Red Chrysanthemum + GIVEAWAY!! @ Leatherbound Reviews 11th: Author Linda Beutler ~ G...

Alexa Adams's new novel called Holidays at Pemberley: Or Third Encounters was recently released early this month. With First Impressions and Second Glances published, this new book will be the final novel in Tales of Less Pride & Prejudice series. If Elizabeth and Mr Darcy are destined to be together in the first book while Second Glances is essentially the story of Kitty Bennet and Sir James Stratton, then the hero of this charming tale is David Westover with Charlotte Lucas playing the heroine's role. Who is Mr Westover and how exactly does he figure in Holidays at Pemberley ? To find out, why not join Alexa as she embarks on a virtual tour through Austenite blogs including hers to introduce Janeites to her new novel. Copies of Holidays at Pemberley will be given away to lucky participants who comment on her posts where she makes an appearance. Be sure to check them out below: September 26th: Holidays at Pemberley Published! Celebration Giveaway @ First ...

The start of a new week signals some wonderful Austen-inspired books that you can win in the following contests brought to you by the Austenesque scout. Candy Morton's review of Fitzwilliam Darcy such I was by Carol Cromlin is posted on So little time... . Fill in the Rafflecopter form to be entered into the giveaway for two winners which ends next Tuesday, 15 October 2013 . US , Canada and UK readers are playing for the autographed copies of Fitzwilliam Darcy such I was and bookmarks while e-books are given to international winners. Author Jo Baker's Longbourn is officially released in US on Tuesday, 8 October 2013 with a virtual celebration held at Austenprose . Read her guest post and leave a comment in order to receive one of six hardcover editions of this Pride and Prejudice -themed novel offered by publisher. Your comment should mention what intrigues you about reading this novel. The deadline for this US only giveaway is extended to Wednesday, 23 Oct...

Karen M Cox, author of two Austen-inspired novels ( 1932 and Find Wonder in All Things ) that was published by Meryton Press, has officially released a new novel a few days ago. Although strictly speaking At the Edge of the Sea is not an Austen-themed title, according to Karen it started as an Austenesque piece called Son of a Preacher Man which was posted on A Happy Assembly . This is a forum and Jane Austen Fan Fiction board where aspiring writers can show their talent and readers can read stories and interact with the authors. If you are curious to know what inspired Karen to pen this novel, do join her on At the Edge of the Sea blog tour to promote her work. Copies of the book will be given away on her tour stops courtesy of her publishers so take this opportunity to get it for free. Karen M Cox virtual book tour as quoted from her blog : 2nd: Brave New World...Karen Cox @ More Agreeably Engaged 5th: Book Giveaway For At the Edge of the Sea @ Goodreads 16th: Interv...

Susan Adriani, author of The Truth about Mr. Darcy , has just self-published her Pride and Prejudice -themed novella. An imprint of White Soup Press, Darkness Falls Upon Pemberley was originally posted as a series of instalments at Austen Authors . It is a paranormal romance between vampire Elizabeth Bennet and the secretive Mr Darcy. If the premise has piqued your interest and would like to read the edited version, you are in luck. This is because Susan is embarking on a virtual blog tour where she will provide an insight to the story and include an excerpt from her novella. In addition she has brought along an autographed copy of Darkness Falls Upon Pemberley for the lucky few to win. So join her on her visits which also include review of her novella and leave a comment on the blogs below to qualify for the giveaway. Do take note that a few contests has already ended before I decided to compile the list. August 16th: Oh! The woes of publishing! @ Austen Authors Septemb...

The time has come to reveal the winners of my triple giveaway . Before that a round of applause to all of you who have visited my blog and shared the good news on twitter and Facebook. I appreciate your participation and at the same time it makes me feel that my efforts are not in vain. The winners have been picked using random generator and they are: Janet T who won the cloth-bound hardcover edition of Sense and Sensibility Ceri for Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict in UK paperback format goes to Sophia Rose Ladies, as I have your email address I will personally contact you by this weekend. However if you are impatient, you can write to me with your shipping address on my contact page . It is my fervent wish that you have enjoyed entering the competition. For those who did not win, don't be too disappointed as I will host another round of giveaway. You may wish to check back often for my weekly giveaway post on new Auste...

The Austenesque scout is pleased to put together a list of some of the Austenesque loot you can get your hands on this week. Indie Jane 's guest reviewer Brittany Gulbrandson has shared her thoughts on what she thinks of Betrothed to Mr Darcy , a recently published novel by Violet Bedford. Besides the author has generously provided an e-book of Betrothed to Mr Darcy and a US$5 Amazon gift card for two winners to coincide with the review . Just fill in the Rafflecopter form to enter the international giveaway which ends next Monday, 7 October 2013 . Maria Grazia of My Jane Austen Book Club have announced a grand giveaway donated by singer, songwriter and fellow Janeite Jasmine Kyle. Check out the post to know how you can be the winner of the following gifts which are a replica of Jane Austen's ring , an Elizabeth Bennet blue scarf and a necklace . Additionally, each winner will also receive an autographed album . The competition closes on Tuesday, 15 October 2013...

Monica Fairview, blogger and author of three novels including T he Other Mr. Darcy and The Darcy Cousins , will be soon be releasing her new novel titled Steampunk Darcy next month. Fans of steampunk and admirers of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice should check out what it is all about by joining Monica on her virtual book tour to promote her work. However if you are, like me, unsure what is steampunk, do read on. According to Wikipedia , " steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction which typically features steam-powered machinery, inspired by industrialised Western civilisation set during the 19th century. It is often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has regained mainstream use or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power ." Now that you have been enlightened, let's move on to read Monica's guest posts and in...

Rating: ★★★★½/★★★★★ First of all, I have a confession to make. I have always wanted to read Me and Mr Darcy by Alexandra Potter after I bought the novel with the cute UK cover and the word Mr Darcy emblazoned on it. Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy is one of my all-time favourite hero because he is willing to change for the better due to his love for Elizabeth Bennet. With a captivating title like this, I do not really know why I find it difficult to continue reading about halfway through the novel. Perhaps I found it hard to relate to the heroine or my expectations of the novel has changed. Nevertheless I am glad that I found time to revisit this book for The Pride & Prejudice bicentenary challenge 2013 . The story revolves around Emily Albright, a twenty-nine-year-old manager of a New York independent bookstore named Mckenzie's. Narrated from her point-of-view, all she hopes for is to find the one man who will sweep her off her feet and act honourably and chivalrously like Mr Dar...

After a short holiday to refresh and re-energised the body and mind, the Austenesque scout is glad to be back and continue providing a list of Austenesque book giveaways for the week. Do remember to enter the triple giveaway by next Monday if you want to win my free books. Jeanna Ellsworth has paid a visit to My Jane Austen Book Club to partake in an interview with blogger Maria Grazia. Read the transcript and Mr. Darcy's Promise and then fill up the Rafflecopter form in order to receive a free copy of Jeanna's debut novel. She has offered a paperback copy for a US or Canadian resident and an e-book version which is open worldwide . The contest closes next Tuesday, 1 October 2013 . Stop by Leatherbound Reviews because guest reviewer Ceri Tanti has written an excellent review of Joana Starnes's From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley . Besides the author has generously donated an e-book format of From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley if...

The Austenesque scout welcomes you to another weekly edition of Austenesque book giveaways which you can add to your reading collection. Do not forget to enter my triple giveaway if you want to win those books which I am generously offering. Indie Jane 's Natalie Richards has posted her review of The Heart Does Whisper by Cynthia Ingram Hensley. Do drop by if you want to be the owner of a paperback or an e-book copy The Heart Does Whisper by filling up the Rafflecopter form . This giveaway is open worldwide with US or Canadian winner receiving the paperback copy. The deadline falls on Monday, 23 September 2013 . P O Dixon is sponsoring a copy of her latest novella titled Only a Heartbeat Away on Goodreads page . In order to participate, log into Goodreads account and request a copy. However the giveaway is limited to US entries only and closes on Wednesday, 16 October 2013 . Carol Cromlin was interviewed by Austenesque Reviews 's Meredith Esparza where she ta...