My Love for Jane Austen

Although the pandemic has constrain us to remain at home, it has produced several newcomers to the Jane Austen fan fiction genre. One such author is Hunter Quinn who just debuted her Pride and Prejudice variation with Meryton Press. Avid readers of the original masterpiece will know that Mr Darcy's explanatory letter after the failed proposal in Hunsford serves as a catalyst for Elizabeth Bennet to understand his past actions and the true nature of Wickham's behaviour. However what if this letter was never written? That is crux of The Predisposition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet . Since Hunter has only recently joined the publishing scene, a virtual book tour has been arranged by Meryton Press to introduce this novel to Austenesque lovers. You are invited to follow along as there are tempting excerpts, enlightening guest posts, review and interview to read. On top of that each blog is giving away an e-book of The Predisposition of Miss Elizabeth Bennet . Don't forget to l...

If you are a passionate reader of Jane Austen biographies, you'll find that there are only a handful of picture books available for children's market. Some memorable examples are Lisa Pliscou's Young Jane Austen: Becoming a Writer and Brave Jane Austen: Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel , Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen by Deborah Hopkinson and Maria Isabel Sànchez Vegara's Jane Austen part of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Now you can add A Most Clever Girl , a new biography penned by Jasmine A. Stirling. In this fresh new take on our favourite English author, Jasmine has collaborated with illustrator Vesper Stamper to produce a charming and imaginative tale of a young girl. On the verge of becoming a great novelist, see how the precocious child found her penchant for stringing words to form hillarious stories helped along by beautiful and colourful illustrations. A month-long blog tour has already commenced so visit the sites to read some guest posts,...

One of the newest writer to join the Quills & Quartos author line-up is Lucy Marin. If you remember, she released her debut novel, Being Mrs Darcy , and a novella titled Mr Darcy: A Man with a Plan last year. Both books are Pride and Prejudice variations that delve into the lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet if a certain event were altered than in the original. Following this path is The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy which was published recently. The premise of this story has the young Pemberley heir kidnapped as a child. Growing up by the name of William Lucas, Darcy was about to be engaged to his sweetheart when the truth of his background is revealed. Torn away from Elizabeth, he strive to reconcile his duties to his biological father and the former life that he knew. How will it play out and will he get to marry her in the end? Lucy's publisher has arranged for a virtual book tour to celebrate the launch of the e-book. This is the first time that she i...

Austenites who have read Sense and Sensibility are left bereft with some unanswered questions at the conclusion of Jane Austen's debut novel. Chief among them is how did Marianne Dashwood, who was fell head over heals in love with Willoughby earlier in the story, began to consider Colonel Brandon as a potential husband? And how about her sister, Elinor's new life as Mrs Ferrars? What hurdles does she faced together with Edward? Thus author Christina Morland ( A Remedy Against Sin , This Disconcerting Happiness , Seasons of Waiting and The Significance of Sisters ) attempts to respond to these questions and more in The Year in Between . Are you curious to know more of this unique variation? Then head on over to the following blogs to get a teaser of what to expect by reading some amazing excerpts. You can also read reviews of The Year in Between written by ardent fans although it's too late to participate in the giveaway to win the e-book . February 9th: The Year ...

Jayne Bamber, author of several Austenesque works such as Happier In Her Friends Than Relations , Unexpected Friends & Relations , Outmatched , Madness In Meryton and NorthFanger , has a new release called Five Daughters Out at Once coming out soon. Avid Austenite readers would quickly know that the title is based on Lady Catherine de Bourgh's words. The grand dame of Rosings Park in Pride and Prejudice is astonished when she learns that the Bennet sisters have all come out to society even though the eldest has yet to be married. In this twist on Jane Austen's masterpiece, Lady Catherine became the girls' saviour after the death of their parents. Although she is Mr Collins's patroness, she decided to help them find wealthy husbands and be rid of their father's heir. Unfortunately things get out of hand as a host of characters descend upon Meryton and join in the merry-making. Will Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia achieve the happy ending that they d...

Hi, friends! What have you been up to lately? Hope you are good and reading some good Austenesque stories whether it is new releases or old time favourites. Speaking of latest novels, there is one that caught my eye although it isn't available yet. It is currently on pre-order but the author is throwing an early celebration to introduce her Pride and Prejudice variation to keen readers. Let's give a warm welcome to frequent visitor Jayne Bamber! Guest Post Hello dear Janeites! It is a pleasure to be back at My Love for Jane Austen to share more details of my new release, Five Daughters Out at Once . Those of you who have been following my blog tour will know that this novel begins with a tragic deviation from canon — the five Bennet sisters have been orphaned and left to their own devices at Longbourn for two years. Mr Collins, by some unfortunate coincidence, never received their communication informing him of his inheritance, and discovers it quite by accident, thank...

Following Kara Pleasant's successful foray into the publishing world of Jane Austen Fan Fiction with Disenchanted , her second Pride and Prejudice variation was just released not too long ago. As you may have probably guessed, The Unread Letter refers to Mr Darcy's handwritten missive given to Elizabeth Bennet after his failed proposal in Hunsford. Unlike canon, she did not get the chance to read the letter as she was still furious at his conduct the day before. She tore his letter in anger and so she never learns about Wickham's deceit and immoral behaviour. Thus she happily agrees to her family's plan for a seaside excursion to Brighton. Are you curious to know what happened next? Then check out the virtual tour because this is the first time the author is visiting popular Austenite blogs. You will be treated to enlightening guest posts, tempting excerpts and terrific reviews. Moreover if you leave a comment on the posts below, you may be the lucky winner of Th...

There are very few successful partnership when it comes to penning Austen-themed titles. The authors that come to mind are Jann Rowland writing with Lelia Eye in addition to the long-standing collaboration between Renata McMann and Summer Hanford. You can add Cass Grafton and Ada Bright to the list. The dynamic duo has previously published two time-travel novels in The Austen Adventure series which are The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen and The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen . They are back with a brand new release called Mr Darcy's Persuasion . As you can probably deduce from the title, they have combined two of my favourite Jane Austen's novel into one seamless story. How do characters from Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion meet? Anne Elliot is visiting Lucases after the Netherfield Ball so naturally she befriends Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth in turn is her guest at Kellynch around the same time as Fitzwilliam Darcy is renting a house from Anne's fathe...

Austenesque titles with magical elements are getting more popular these days. This is evident from the publication of standalone titles like Mr. Darcy's Enchantment by Abigail Reynolds and Kara Pleasants's Disenchanted , to the Magical Regency series that retell each of Jane Austen's novels with the addition of fantasy themes and Joyce Harmon's Regency Mage series featuring Mary Bennet as the titular character. Now Jane Austen Variations ' member Monica Fairview ( The Other Mr. Darcy , The Darcy Cousins , Steampunk Darcy , Mr. Darcy's Pledge , Mr. Darcy's Challenge , Mr. Darcy's Pride & Joy , Mysterious Mr. Darcy and Fortune & Felicity ) has join their rank with the recent launch of Dangerous Magic . Just like her previous releases, Monica has arranged to participate in a two-month blog tour. If you like to know more about this first novel of Mr. Darcy's Magic , do spend some time reading the guest posts, brilliant excerpts and an a...

With the recent publication of Fearful Symmetry , Quills & Quartos has recruited Gailie Ruth Caress to join their esteemed group of authors. She is in good hands judging by the quality of the books her publisher has released. Her Pride and Prejudice what-if story is unlike other Austenesque that was launched so far. You can tell from the cover that a fire played a great part in the setting. Elizabeth and Jane have left for home when the latter has recovered from cold but tragedy has struck Longbourn. A fire has burnt down the Bennet family home and with nowhere to stay, they decided to accept Mr Bingley's invitation to take shelter in Netherfield Park. Elizabeth slowly begins to see another side of Mr Darcy after the gentleman came to her rescue. How will their relationship progress from there? As Gailie is very new to the publishing scene, her publisher has arranged a short virtual tour to introduce her debut novel to inquisitive readers. Expect to be charmed with a f...

A Chance Encounter in Pemberley Woods is author Brigid Huey's debut novel with Meryton Press back in 2019. Since then Austenite readers are eager to devour more novels written by her. Their wish are answered when her second Pride and Prejudice variation was published this month. Interrupted Plans occurs after the infamous Hunsford proposal but doesn't exactly follow canon. Elizabeth Bennet did not have the opportunity to tour Pemberley with her Uncle and Aunt Gardiner. Instead we find the two elder Bennet sisters in London where they met Mr Darcy and Mr Bingley. But circumstances have changed since Elizabeth's last encounter with Mr Darcy in Kent. Will she risk telling him about her family secret now that she has come to love him? The author's fans will be delighted to know that a two-week blog tour has commenced with the cover reveal post on the publisher's blog. You can read some enthralling scenes and inspirational guest posts to know if the book is fo...

After publishing The Best Laid Flight Plans and The Flight Path Less Traveled , the Pride in Flight series came to a conclusion with last month's launch of Came a Flight Gently . This time series author Leigh Dreyer is joined by her father Paul Trockner who lends his experience in flying fighter jets and planes. This will surely give an authentic and realistic feel to the story when you read it. In Came a Flight Gently , our favourite couple is now married and settling down in her husband's estate, Pemberley. Elizabeth is transitioning to life as a civilian after retiring from the military. And as Darcy's wife, she has to navigate her way into the world of New York's ultra elite society to which he was born into. Will she come up triumphant and win the hearts of the uber wealthy socialites who are not so easily pleased? As usual an online tour is planed to coincide with the release. Look out for some diverting excerpts, delightful interviews and enlightening gue...