My Love for Jane Austen

It's time for another round up of weekly Austen-themed giveaways courtesy of the Austenesque book scout. Author Marilyn Brant together with her co-writers of All I Ever Wanted is celebrating the individual release of their Abbott Springs short story anthology. Visit the Rafflecopter form here and fill up the entries to be counted. Prizes include two e-books of Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Bet , an autographed paperback copy of All I Ever Wanted plus two e-books each by the other three authors. The competition closes next Wednesday, 12 November 2014 . Sue Wilkes is the guest author on Austen Variations so read her post for the chance to win a paperback copy of her newest book titled A Visitor's Guide to Jane Austen's England . Just leave a comment with your favourite quote from Jane Austen's novels by next Saturday, 15 November 2014 to enter. There are five copies of Jane Austen's First Love by Syrie James to be given away on Go Fug Yourself ....

English writer and artist Jane Odiwe, who penned some of the most brilliant and delightful Austenesque fiction such as Lydia Bennet's Story , Willoughby's Return and Mr. Darcy's Secret , has officially published Mr Darcy's Christmas Calendar this week in time for Christmas holidays. This is another time travel story similar in vein with her two previous works which are Searching for Captain Wentworth and Project Darcy but with an interesting twist. As in the past when new books are released, Jane will be visiting some blogs to introduce this novella to readers. There are enticing excerpts to read and some lovely prizes to win which she has generously provided. These include paperback copies Mr Darcy's Christmas Calendar , gift cards , chocolate Advent calendars , 3-D Christmas cards and postcard size Advent calendars . So visit the following blogs which is featuring her new novella: 4th: Mr Darcy's Christmas Calendar – Book Launch and Giveaway! @ ...

Author Jeanna Ellsworth has released her third Pride and Prejudice variation novel last month. After publishing Mr. Darcy's Promise and Pride and Persistence , she describes To Refine Like Silver as her favourite written story to date. It takes readers on a different and unique journey than what was in Jane Austen's masterpiece right from the beginning. If you want to know more about this novel, you are in luck for the author is visiting several blogs to promote her new work. There are tantalising excerpts and reviews to ponder on and fascinating guest posts to read. On top of that, Jeanna is also sponsoring copies of To Refine Like Silver . US readers will win the paperback copies while e-books are reserved for international winners. So check out Jeanna Ellsworth scheduled stops for the duration of the tour: November 1st: Blog Tour: To Refine Like Silver by Jeanna Ellsworth - with giveaway! @ Laughing With Lizzie 5th: Jeanna Ellsworth ~ To Refine Like Silver...

It's always a joy to learn of new Austen-themed books that will be published soon. And even more so when an author whom I have not heard before has scored a contract with a publishing firm that specialises in Jane Austen fan fiction. Therefore it is with great honour to introduce new Austenesque author KC Kahler and her debut novel, Boots & Backpacks , to my readers. Take it away, KC! Modernising Austen Themes Jane Austen explored universal themes that still resonate with readers today. As a result, her novels lend themselves to interesting and imaginative modernisations. Sure, Regency England was a lot different, but in modern society people still struggle with some of the themes Austen wrote about: class and privilege, self-discovery, morality, and of course — romance! The trick to modernising an Austen novel, in my opinion, is not to get hung up on slavishly mimicking every detail of the plot, but to concentrate on updating a few important details that play into the...

Author Joana Starnes has been busy lately with the launch of The Falmouth Connection last week. This is the fourth published Austenesque title following the release of From This Day Forward ~ The Darcys of Pemberley , The Subsequent Proposal and The Second Chance . Her new novel is a Pride and Prejudice variation that takes Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy to Cornwall, far from where Jane Austen had envision for her characters to be at. As is the norm, Joana will be travelling to several Austenesque blogs to promote The Falmouth Connection . You may not want to miss it for there are excerpts and guest posts to read, the beautiful pictures of Cornwall to be admired plus chances to win the e-book if you are lucky. So check out the tour stops below: October 10th: The Falmouth Connection - Start of the Giveaway Season @ Joana's blog 27th: Joana Starnes - "The Falmouth Connection" Blog Tour + ebook Giveaway @ My Jane Austen Book Club 29th: Excerpt + Gi...

The beginning of a new week means there are more contests readers can participate in courtesy of the Austenesque book scout. The contributors of Indie Jane has collaborated and launched a new Jane Austen short story collection. Take a look at the blurb for six stories where each is based on a Jane Austen novel and fill up the Rafflecopter form to enter the contest . Two e-books of Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer are offered plus a grand prize of Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer and e-books from each of the six authors. The giveaway ends next Monday, 3 November 2014 . Stop by author Laurie Tominson's blog to win her October giveaway . The prizes are a paperback copy of Katherine Reay's Dear Mr. Knightley , a US$25 gift card from Amazon or Barnes & Noble and other items. You have until this Friday, 31 October 2014 to fill in the Rafflecopter form . Come celebrate the launch of Stephanie Barron's twelfth book in Being a Jane Austen Mystery serie...

It's the time of year again when ghosts, witches, sorcerers, ghouls and all manner of ghastly creatures will invade the night for one day. Yes, Halloween is approaching which can only mean that there is another edition of A Twisted Austen Halloween by author Alexa Adams. Just like last year , Ms Adams is hosting an Austenesque celebration by bringing a little known background about a minor character to life. Though she may not be a witch, she acts like one to her niece Fanny Price. Yes, the subject of the short story is Mrs Norris, one of the antagonist in Mansfield Park . An excerpt from Becoming Mrs. Norris will be posted everyday from Saturday, 25 October to 31 October 2014. In addition she is hosting worldwide giveaways for her readers so click on the image to enter by filling up the Rafflecopter form . Do take note that book winners from US and Canada are offered in paperback or e-book format while international winners will receive only the e-book edition. 1) ...