My Love for Jane Austen

Summer is one of the busiest time in Jane Austen fiction genre because some well known and new authors are releasing their books. Joining the ranks now is Shannon Winslow, author of three novel-length features ( The Darcys of Pemberley , For Myself Alone and Return to Longbourn ) and a Pride and Prejudice short story ( Mr. Collins's Last Supper ), with the publication of The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen just a few days ago. It is a fictional tale about Jane Austen and her lost love which parallels the story of Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth in her last completed book, Persuasion . As with her previous effort, she will be visiting several notable blogs to promote her latest work. Learn her inspiration for writing this novel in guest posts, read exclusive excerpts from The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen and participate in the giveaways to win copies of her book and other Austen-inspired gifts . Here is the schedule of her book tour stops with giveaways (qu...

The Austenesque scout is delighted to inform her loyal readers about the giveaway which they are welcome to enter. Virginia Carmichael Munoz who also writes as Mary Jane Hathaway is hosting a competition for Emma, Mr. Knightley, and Chili-Slaw Dogs , the second book in Jane Austen Takes the South series, on her blog . Two copies are offered so fill up the Rafflecopter form on her post to be eligible. The deadline is next Sunday, 17 August 2014 . Heather M, who is a guest on Austenesque Reviews 's Ardent Austensque Admirers segment, is donating her copy of Longbourn by Jo Baker. So if you are a US resident, leave a comment or question on her guest post by next Friday, 15 August 2014 . Best of luck! Take a look at the free e-books below and download if you don't already own them. 1) Sense and Sensibility: Insight Edition by Jane Austen on Monday, 4 August 2014 2) Inglath Cooper's Jane Austen Girl: A Timbell Greek Novel from 6-10 August 2014 3) Jane Au...

After the successful publication of four titles in her Given Good Principles series, author Maria Grace is on a roll with the release of another new Pride and Prejudice -themed story centring on Jane Austen's favourite couple, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy but with a twist. In Remember the Past , Mr Darcy is a widower with young sons and she is the daughter of retired British Royal Navy Admiral Thomas Bennet. You just know they will end up together in the end but the path to true love is never easy as the saying goes. You may want to find out more of her novel by joining her on a blog tour to promote Remember the Past . Read delectable excerpts taken from the novel, guest posts by the author and get the chance to win free e-books of Remember the Past . The following lists some of the participating blogs with giveaways offered: August 1st: Remember the Past with Maria Grace @ More Agreeably Engaged 3rd: Remember the Past by Maria Grace @ English Historical Fi...

Hot on the heels of successful Austenesque authors, comes a new writer to break into the world of Jane Austen fan fiction. Debut author Rose Fairbanks has released The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter just a fortnight ago. You probably have heard of her through her blog, The Darcy Obsession and in the Jane Austen community. As a first-time published writer, she is embarking on a short blog tour to promote her labour of love. Read excerpts from her novel, special guest post and an interview to learn what the book is about and to find out about her. In addition she is sponsoring paperback and Kindle editions for some lucky readers to win so do drop by to show your love, encouragement and to cheer her. Below are the stops in the Impertinent Morning Calls blog tour with giveaways (as quoted from her blog post ). It included the earlier celebration on her blog which has ended. July 17th: The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter release and giveaway!!! @ The Darcy Obses...

Most of you may have known Marilyn Brant from Austen Variations . For the uninitiated, she is the author of numerous contemporary comedy romance and counts According to Jane , Friday Mornings at Nine , A Summer in Europe , On Any Given Sundae , Double Dipping , Holiday Man , Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match and The Road to You among her repertoire of works. Her latest novel that was just published is Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Bet . She is partnering with Xpresso Book Tours to promote the sequel to Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match in this book blitz. Read the excerpt below and participate in the international giveaway which ends on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 to win some amazing prizes. Excerpt Jane pointed an accusatory finger at the red smudge on Bingley's shirt. "Slipped your mind already, eh? The lipstick? Clearly, you've already found another victim, and you didn't even wait until after the bouquet toss." Bingley didn't mi...

Longbourn to London is Linda Beutler's second attempt at publishing Austenesque novels after last year's release of The Red Chrysanthemum . If you can't get enough of Pride and Prejudice 's Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet and their ensuing love story, this novel is a perfect read for you. It is neither a sequel nor a variation of Jane Austen's most popular masterpiece. As it was newly released several days ago and not much is known about it, Jakki Leatherberry who is the blogger mistress of Leatherbound Reviews has organised a virtual book tour of Longbourn to London for next month. Get an insight on the story by reading guest posts, book excerpts and reviews by Austenesque passionate readers. Learn more about the author through several rounds of interviews. In addition Linda's publisher, Meryton Press is sponsoring paperbacks and e-book s of the novel. The schedule for the blog tour is below (as quoted from Meryton Press's Facebook event p...

The Austenesque scout has scoured the blogsophere and listed the following giveaways that may interest her loyal readers. Author Linda Weaver Clarke has invited Joy Dawn King's for a short interview on her blog . There is an opportunity to win an e-book or audiobook of A Father's Sin when you leave a comment and email address there. The deadline for this international giveaway is next Thursday, 7 August 2014 . Head over to My Jane Austen Book Club and read an excerpt from Marilyn Brant's newest release, Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Bet . Then fill in the Rafflecopter form to enter the competition for a PDF copy of Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match . It is open worldwide and ends next Thursday, 7 August 2014 . In addition two copies of Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match are available to request on Goodreads . So login to your Goodreads account and enter to win this contemporary Pride and Prejudice romance. It is open to readers from US , UK ...

A new Austenesque fiction by Syrie James will be officially released early next month. Jane Austen's First Love will be her third attempt at writing a fictional account of nineteenth century's English novelist after the publication of The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen and The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen . This time she takes readers on a journey to revisit the fifteen-year-old Jane Austen at her brother Edward's home in Godmersham Park, Kent and introduces a potential love interest in the form of Edward Taylor. To learn more of the story, read her insights into writing this novel and celebrate this momentous occasion, participate in Syrie James's one-month virtual book tour which starts next week. There are opportunities to win her books , an original Austenesque painting and a Jane Austen tote bag filled with gifts in it. The schedule of her stops sits below (as quoted from her website ): July 28th: Jane Austen's First Love Virtual Book Launch Pa...

The Austenesque scout is thrilled to share news of Austen-themed contests that will definitely brighten your week. Tamara Howes is hosting a Jane Austen giveaway so head over to her blog . She is giving away four Jane Austen-related prizes so leave a comment on her post mentioning which of the gift(s) you like to own. The competition is open worldwide and winners will be known on Sunday, 3 August 2014 . 1) The Jane Austen Book Club DVD ( Region 1 ) 2) The Jane Austen Book Club DVD ( Region 2 ) 3) Miss Austen Regrets DVD ( Region 2 ) 4) A Jane Austen gift set which include bookmark , fridge magnet and book plates Celebrate Christmas in July by visiting author Sally Smith O'Rourke's blog as part of the giveaway hop. She is generously sponsoring a copy of Christmas at Sea Pines Cottage and a US$10 Amazon gift card to one winner who fill in the Rafflecopter form on her post by next Friday, 1 August 2014 . If the winner is from US , he/she will receive th...

Although summer is still in full swing at least in the Northern Hemisphere, authors and publishers do not rest and keep churning out new Austen-themed books and novels to entice readers to purchase their works. In addition Downton Abbey lovers can also look forward to some new titles to keep them satiated while waiting for the fifth series to air on television. Description of each new book and cover are quoted from Amazon and publishers' website. The list is arranged in chronological order for easy reference. Goodnight Mr. Darcy by Kate Coombs (author) and Alli Arnold (artist) The adored children's classic Goodnight Moon gets a classic lit makeover in this charming parody of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice novel. All of Austen's much-loved characters are at the Netherfield Ball. In the great ballroom, there was a country dance, and a well-played tune, and Elizabeth Bennett; and Mr. Darcy surprised, by a pair of fine eyes ... And don't forget Jane wi...