My Love for Jane Austen

Have you ever wondered what would the adult Margaret Dashwood from Sense and Sensibility be like? Having watched her two elder sisters experience varying degree of emotions when it comes to love, will she be able to have the opportunity to meet a suitable life partner? This is answered in Virginia Kohl's Adventure Awaits . As you know if you are a frequent visitor to My Love for Jane Austen , the author shared an excerpt from her new release. In addition she is also a Kindle e-book to one of you. There are only two commenters who expressed an interest to win the book. So without further delay, the randomly selected winner is Buturot Buturot, kindly contact me by Friday, 2 October 2020 to claim your prize. Please state your email address as well. If no reply is forthcoming by then, Christina Garcia will automatically win it. Take note that Virginia will arrange for the e-book to be delivered through Amazon.com so you must have an account to receive it.

Fresh from releasing her second Pride and Prejudice novel with Meryton Press earlier this year, Kelly Miller has chosen to pen a mystery themed variation about our dear couple. In Accusing Mr. Darcy which was published at the end of last month, Elizabeth and Darcy meet under different circumstances. They are both guests of the Kendall estate situated in Derbyshire. As with any house party, matchmaking schemes are in the cards when they are young unmarried gentlemen and ladies in attendance. However a violent murder has occurred nearby which terrified them. When an attack happened at their doorstep, Mr Darcy is accused of the crime. How will he clear his name? This is clearly a gripping premise to explore. Thus her publisher has arranged for a two-week virtual book tour in order for readers to get to know the story. Be on the lookout for excerpts, guest posts, character interview and reviews as you go along for the ride. There will be prizes of eight e-books of Accusing Mr. Darcy ...

With Halloween arriving next month, now is the perfect time to publish Austenesque stories with horror themes. Looking back at some of the novels released so far, authors tend to favour writing vampiric elements over werewolves, zombies and other supernatural creatures. Some notable examples include Amanda Grange's Mr. Darcy, Vampyre , Vampire Darcy's Desire by Regina Jeffers and most recently Lari Ann O'Dell's Mr. Darcy's Clan . Joining the fray is Julie Cooper with her third published book Tempt Me . If you would like to know how this Pride and Prejudice differ from the aforementioned titles, a mini blog tour has just concluded. It is not too late to stop by on the following sites to read an interview, excerpts and vignettes. Her publisher Quills & Quartos is generously sponsoring five e-books of Tempt Me for those who leave a comment on the blogs. The giveaway ends approximately a week after the end of the tour so hurry over there now. 8th: Spotli...

It has been three years since author Virginia Kohl last visited My Love for Jane Austen to promote her debut Sense and Sensibility variation novel. She has come back again to tell you about Adventure Awaits which was recently published. It is a follow up novel to True Love Comes to Delaford where Margaret Dashwood takes centre stage. She has given us a delectable excerpt to tease us on what to expect. Don't forget to participate in the giveaway too. Take it away, Virginia! Since writing my debut novel, True Love Comes to Delaford , I knew I wanted Daisy to have her own story. When her young charges fall ill, the adventuresome young woman meets the village's new physician. Excerpt         After Dr. Mallard completed his examinations, Daisy settled the children down for the third and hopefully final time that night. Entering the corridor, she found the physician staring out upon the gardens bathed in dusky hues.     ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice are hugely favoured among ardent admirers of Jane Austen's oeuvres. This is evident with the release of countless stories derived from our dear authoress' second published novel each month. Much as we adore the romance between Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, it can't be denied that others might love variations derived from less popular works. With that in mind, Virginia Kohl has penned a sequel to Sense and Sensibility . Adventure Awaits is a grown-up tale of Margaret Dashwood, the youngest daughter in her family. Will she find the adventure she is craving for with a man whom she loves? You'll just have to read the book to find out. There is another method which is to visit all the Austenesque blogs below. Some wonderful excerpts are provided by Virginia to give you a taste of what to expect. If you are fortunate, you may even win an e-book of Adventure Awaits when you comment there courtesy of the...

The COVID-19 pandemic that the whole world is currently experiencing now has directly or indirectly affected our lives. Most of us are required to stay at home to wait until the situation is under control. Thus this enforced sojourn has given authors creative ideas to pen stories that are relevant in today's climate. Don Jacobson is one of them who has written a well-thought out Pride and Prejudice variation. Fresh from publishing In Plain Sight which is his first novel with Meryton Press, The Longbourn Quarantine begins after Mr Bingley and his sisters are in London. Smallpox has ravaged the city and they are eager to escape to the countryside to the safe haven of Netherfield Park. Together with Mr Darcy and Georgiana, Charles and Caroline made the journey back to Hertfordshire. However they are greeted with news that the estate is uninhabitable due to looters pillaging and destroying the house. This leave them no choice but to seek shelter at the Bennets' household. ...

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...

Have you read delicious vignette prepared by last month's guest Bronwen Chisholm? If you did, you would know that she is offering an e-book of Missing Jane . Are you anxious to know if you have won? Before the winner is known, please allow me one last chance to thank the author for including My Love for Jane Austen as the final pit stop in her whirlwind blog tour. Do visit again when you have a new book published so that we can share in your joy together. A total of only three commenters are vying to win this Pride and Prejudice variation which increases your odds. Random name picker was used to choose Ginna to be the owner of Bronwen's latest release. Kindly write your email address and the e-book format of your choice ( epub , mobi , etc) in the contact page by Sunday, 9 August 2020 , Ginna. Otherwise another drawing will occur to give the other two readers a fair chance. Please take note that the author will be delivering the e-book to you.

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...