My Love for Jane Austen

Since completing her Pride and Prejudice with a dash of fantasy, prolific Jane Austen Variations author Maria Grace has embarked on another dragon adventure with characters from other Jane Austen oeuvre. Continuing her Jane Austen's Dragons series, she has chosen to weave magical elements in Persuasion . The result is the publication of two books this year which are The Dragons of Kellynch and Kellynch: Dragon Persuasion , the fifth and sixth book in the series. As Maria has not promoted The Dragons of Kellynch when it was first release, she is combining both novels into one virtual celebration. You can find some exceptional excerpts, guest posts and participate in the amazing giveaway to win both e-books . The blog tour has just begin so don't miss out on the fun. July 22nd: Guest Post + Giveaway with Author Maria Grace!!! @ Austenesque Reviews 23rd: Jane Austen's Dragons Blog Tour ~ Guest Post, Excerpt, & Giveaway! @ So little time 27th: The Dragons...

Have you wondered what it would be like to be able to relive a specific moment in your life? If you are fortunate to experience a do over every single day, which significant time would you pick in the hope that there will be a better outcome? That is how Elizabeth Bennet found herself in this sticky situation although it is not her own choice. Like the movie Groundhog Day , this premise has been explored before in The 26th of November by Elizabeth Adams. Now Jayne Bamber is revisiting this trope with the new release of Madness In Meryton . Do you wish to know at which point in Pride and Prejudice did Jayne select to begin her novel? Then follow the blog tour which has already commenced. You get to glimpse several teasing excerpts, magnificent review and introductory guest post plus the chance to win an e-book of Madness In Meryton that is offered throughout the tour. So visit all the stops to get your fill of the story. July 16th: Madness In Meryton Blog Tour: Excerpt ...

My Love for Jane Austen is delighted to welcome esteemed Austenesque author Bronwen Chisholm on the final leg of her virtual tour for Missing Jane . She first visited nearly a year ago to promote Mrs. Collins' Lover . This time it is the turn of her new Pride and Prejudice variation novella. Let's read her short introduction before we dive into the deleted scene specially chosen for this occasion. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post because you don't want to miss the splendid giveaway. Guest Post Hello Readers! I am so happy to be back with you today at My Love for Jane Austen . My latest novella, Missing Jane , is now out and I wanted to stop by and share a deleted scene with you. Before we begin, here is a bit about the book (Please refer to Book Blurb👇). With any writing project, there are scenes that have to be cut away in order to move the book along or maintain clarity. In other blogs, I mentioned that Missing Jane originally began from Elizabeth...

The authors of Austen Anthologies has done it again. After successfully publishing two collections in the series which are A Very Austen Christmas and A Very Austen Valentine , they have invited an inspirational romance author to join their little writing group in place of Susan Kaye who has left. Although Chautona Havig is relatively unknown in the Jane Austen Fan Fiction genre, she has been supportive of her fellow writers in promoting the previous releases. Thus A Very Austen Romance comprising six novellas set in the Regency era was born as a result of their collaboration. Two blog tours have commenced consecutively after the anthology was launched. The first tour featured excerpts and e-book giveaways of A Very Austen Romance hosted specially for Austenesque readers. On the other hand you get to read reviews written by Christian fiction bloggers and participate in the fun quiz. A US$25 Amazon gift card is offered throughout the second virtual tour but hurry as the contes...

Writers of Austenesque fiction are a creative and talented group when it comes to penning unique what-if scenarios. This is especially true for Pride and Prejudice variations where numerous titles are published each month. If you are wondering if authors the demise of Mr Bennet have been explored before and how it impacted the lives of the Bennet ladies, look no further than the two most recent releases. One of them is Victoria Kincaid's Rebellion at Longbourn and the other is Missing Jane . Both are as different as night and day because Elizabeth Bennet is the main protagonist in the former while her eldest sister is central figure portrayed in Bronwen Chisholm's novella. A blog tour has been planned to coincide with its publication. There is still to participate to get your fill of excerpts, vignettes and guest posts. Bronwen is also generously gifting an e-book of Missing Jane at each sites so leave a comment to be counted in the giveaways. So check out the virtual ...

A very happy weekend to all my readers! How has the last month been? Time just flew by for me as work has kept me pretty busy these days. We had a visit from author Victoria Kincaid a few weeks ago who presented her latest novel to us with a short introductory post and excellent excerpt . She has also brought along an e-book of Rebellion at Longbourn to gift to one of you. Who will the lucky winner be? Before we get to the announcement, do allow me the opportunity to thank Victoria again for dropping by. Please come back when you have a new release because we can't get enough of Austen-themed titles judging from the response. Without further ado, random name picker has selected Vesper as the lucky winner. Vesper, please contact me with the e-book preference ( epub , mobi , etc) and your email address . The deadline to do so is Friday, 10 July 2020 . The author will arrange for the delivery of the prize to you. If there is no reply from you, it is only fair that other ...

Do you feel that Charlotte Lucas from Pride and Prejudice always get the short end of the stick? It's such a pity that she ends up marrying the odious William Collins in canon. Don't you think she deserves a better fate than this? In enters Laura Hile with her latest standalone novel called So This is Love . It is as if she can read my mind by having Charlotte breaking of the engagement and thus sent to live with her relatives. All is not lost as the author has paired Charlotte with a dashing captain named Jack Blunt. Both were not looking for love but God has other plans. What would it take to see that they are both right for each other? As is the norm whenever a new book is published, Laura is organising a virtual book tour to introduce this Regency romance to ardent Austenite readers. Be on the look out for exquisite scenes from the novel and inspiration to pen So This is Love through her guest post. Don't miss the opportunity to win the e-book when you leave a co...

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 ...

After self-publishing seven books in the time travelling The Bennet Wardrobe series and the paired novellas of Lessers and Betters consisting of Of Fortune's Reversal and The Maid and The Footman , Don Jacobson is ready to move on to pen a standalone novel. Thus the author has collaborated with Meryton Press to publish In Plain Sight . This Pride and Prejudice variation switches the social roles of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet where the latter is now proud and arrogant. She looks down on the former who has a sad tale of his own. If the premise has piqued your curiosity and you wish to know more, you are in luck as Don has just begun visiting some notable Austenite blogs. There are a selection of captivating excerpts, guest posts, character interview and reviews that are available to read. His publisher is also sponsoring eight e-books of In Plain Sight throughout the blog tour plus additional e-books to entice you to give this complex novel a chance to be on your bookshe...

Throughout the years since My Love for Jane Austen was established, there are some Austenesque authors who frequently visit my blog. One of them is Victoria Kincaid who is back for the tenth time. You may be unaware but her latest Pride and Prejudice was released the beginning of June. In Rebellion at Longbourn , Mr Bennet has died for two years and his heir, Mr Collins has allowed the surviving family members to reside at his home but not for long. There is trouble on the horizon as Elizabeth attempts to save her father's beloved estate from ruin. Please welcome Victoria as she shares a scene from the novel. Guest Post Hello Lúthien84! Thank you for welcoming me back to your blog! Rebellion at Longbourn takes place after Mr. Bennet has died and Mr. Collins has taken possession of the Longbourn estate. Still living at Longbourn manor, Elizabeth tries to protect the estate's tenants from Collins's worst and greediest tendencies. In this scene Collins has sent one of t...

There are few authors who can be counted as prolific in terms of publishing new Austenesque titles per year and Victoria Kincaid is one of them. With more than ten Pride and Prejudice novels and novellas under her belt since beginning her writing career back in 2014, she has added the just released Rebellion at Longbourn in her list of accomplishments. A variation to Jane Austen's most well known masterpiece, Mrs Bennet's worst fears have come true. Her husband has passed away and none of their daughters are married yet. Thus she and her daughters are living in Longbourn at the mercy of Mr Collins and his wife, Charlotte. Upon learning of the Bennet's predicament, Mr Darcy vows to offer his help. Will there be future for him and Elizabeth now that she has truly sunk in the eyes of society? Are you intrigued by the plot and wish to learn more? If so you are invited to partake in the blog tour arranged by the author. Read about some interesting facts in guest posts a...

Few male authors have conquered the Austenesque market quite like Jack Caldwell. Although his releases do not number as much as prolific writer Jann Rowland, his novels range from historical tales to modern times, romances, adventures to parody. If you are in the mood for something cheerful, then pick up Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner . Pemberley Ranch would be a good choice for those who like to read a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in another era. Or the three books in his Jane Austen's Fighting Men series with the latest title, Persuaded to Sail , just recently published. A companion volume to The Three Colonels and The Last Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel , it also serves as a sequel to Persuasion . As a way of introducing this series to new and old readers alike, Jack has arrange to visit some Austenite blogs. Be on the look out for excerpts, guest posts along with giveaways of Persuaded to Sail in e-book and paperback copies for US residents. You are welcome to l...