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Huzzah! Jane Austen Made Me Do It Launches Today

11 October 2011 by Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

Jane Austen Made Me Do It, edited by Laurel Ann Nattress (2011)You might have heard me mention this once or twice in the last sixteen months, but I am the editor of a new Austen-inspired short story anthology, Jane Austen Made Me Do It. Today is its official launch day!

I have been diligently working on the book for close to two years now, so this day is quite a milestone for me and the twenty-four authors featured in the anthology. The stories range from Regency to contemporary, romantic to fantastical – reaffirming the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors, Jane Austen.

A big thank you goes out to all of my contributing authors:

Pamela Aidan • Elizabeth Aston • Stephanie Barron • Carrie Bebris • Jo Beverley • Diana Birchall • Monica Fairview • Amanda Grange • Syrie James • Diane Meier and Frank Delaney • Janet Mullany • Jane Odiwe • Alexandra Potter • Beth Pattillo • Myretta Robens • Laurie Viera Rigler • Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway • Maya Slater • Margaret C. Sullivan • Adriana Trigiani • Lauren Willig • and Brenna Aubrey, the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley website.

Their stories are just amazing. I hope all of you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed working with them to create the anthology.

Come help me party like it’s 1811 on my Grand Tour of the blogosphere, October 10 – November 10, 2011, in celebration of the book’s release. I will be visiting some of my favorite blogs and chatting about Jane Austen, her continued influence on literature, pop culture and the Austenesque book genre – and of course all of my wonderful authors and their stories!

Jane Austen Made Me Do It Blog Tour Schedule:

  • Monday          Oct 10 – Jane Austen Today
  • Tuesday          Oct 11 – Austen Authors
  • Wednesday     Oct 12 – Historical Tapestry
  • Thursday        Oct 13 – Austenesque Reviews
  • Friday             Oct 14 – My Jane Austen Book Club
  • Saturday         Oct 15 – Historical-Fiction.com
  • Monday          Oct 17 – Heroes and Heartbreakers
  • Tuesday          Oct 18 – A Buckeye Girl Reads
  • Wednesday     Oct 19 – Jane Austen in Vermont
  • Thursday        Oct 20 – Risky Regencies
  • Friday             Oct 21 – P&P 2005 Blog Part 1
  • Saturday         Oct 22 – P&P 2005 Blog Part 2
  • Saturday         Oct 22 – Laura’s Reviews
  • Sunday           Oct 23 – Jane Austen Sequels
  • Monday          Oct 24 – Linus’ Blanket
  • Wednesday    Oct 26 – Diary of an Eccentric
  • Thursday        Oct 27 – She’s Too Fond of Books Part 1
  • Friday            Oct 28 – She’s Too Fond of Books Part 2
  • Friday            Oct 28 – AustenBlog
  • Saturday        Oct 29 – Stiletto Storytime
  • Sunday          Oct 30 – Savvy Verse & Wit
  • Monday           Oct 31 – Psychotic State Book Reviews
  • Tuesday         Nov 01 – Booktalk & More
  • Wednesday    Nov 02 – The Calico Critic
  • Thursday        Nov 03 – Burton Book Review
  • Friday             Nov 04 – Stephanie’s Written Word
  • Sunday           Nov 06 – One Literature Nut
  • Monday          Nov 07 – Vicariously Jane Austen
  • Tuesday          Nov 08 – Reflections of a Book Addict
  • Wednesday     Nov 09 – Unabridged Chick
  • Thursday         Nov 10 – Write Meg

I am off on Wednesday to the Jane Austen Society of North America’s Annual General Meeting, October 14-16, 2011 in Ft. Worth Texas. I will be quiet here for a few days while I celebrate with a parcel of Janeites in a Grand Texas Style. We shall see how Regency frocks and cowboy boots go together!

The official Book Launch party for Jane Austen Made Me Do It and two of my contributor’s books: The Deception at Lyme, by Carrie Bebris and Jane Austen: Blood Persuasion, by Janet Mullany is on Friday evening October 14th at 6:30 pm at the Sundance Square Barnes & Noble. If you are by chance in town, please come join us. It should be a memorable evening for all.

Cheers,

Laurel Ann

© 2007 – 2011 Laurel Ann Nattress, Austenprose

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Posted in Austenesque Authors, Austenesque Books, Jane Austen Made Me Do It | Tagged Fiction. Historical Fiction, Jane Austen, Jane Austen Made Me Do It, Romance, Short Stroy Anthologies | 42 Comments

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  1. on 11 October 2011 at 4:36 am Melinda Borrell

    Congrats Laurel Ann – and have fun! Melinda


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:23 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Hi Melinda, thanks your good wishes and for visiting me today.


  2. on 11 October 2011 at 4:38 am Laura Woodside Hartness

    Huzzah indeed! That made me smile this morning. Congratulations on the launch of your long-awaited project. I’m looking forward to the November tour stop!

    Laura Hartness
    The Calico Critic


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:11 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Me too Laura. Thanks for visiting and celebrating my special day with me.


  3. on 11 October 2011 at 4:41 am MamaHen

    Congratulations!!!!!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:22 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      thanks


  4. on 11 October 2011 at 6:44 am Greta

    Congratulations! What a fab accomplishment. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Good luck with all the ‘appearances,’ both real and virtual.


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:22 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Greta. appearances real are not my strong point, but I will do my best. Thanks for your support!


  5. on 11 October 2011 at 8:05 am Danielle

    Congratulations! I know you have to be super excited to see your baby finally out there for all of us to enjoy. I can’t wait to read it!!!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:21 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Danielle. I am very excited for its release today. I hope others enjoy it as much I did helping create it.


  6. on 11 October 2011 at 8:51 am Audra (Unabridged Chick)

    Congrats — I’m so flattered to be part of the Grand Tour!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:20 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Audra. I am looking forward to visiting Unabridged Chick soon!


  7. on 11 October 2011 at 9:33 am Lady T

    Congrats on the book and the tour!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:19 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks for your congrats and for the fab, fab review Tara! I so appreciate your support.


  8. on 11 October 2011 at 10:04 am C. Allyn Pierson

    Congratulations Laurel Ann! I look forward to your booksigning event in Fort Worth!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:13 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Can’t believe I finally get to meet the creator of Mr. Darcy’s Little Sister! Thanks for visiting today and helping me celebrate.


  9. on 11 October 2011 at 10:28 am Jan Hahn

    Congratulations, Laurel Ann! Now it’s time to reap the benefits of all your hard work. I’m so happy for you!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:14 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Jan. Too excited to think straight. Must pack now for the Ft. Worth JASNA conference.


  10. on 11 October 2011 at 12:26 pm Mary Simonsen

    Congratulations. That is one impressive blog schedule! I’m in awe. I posted a notice on my blog today. I hope you sell tons of books.


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:15 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Mary for your support. I am looking forward to meeting you at the JASNA conference. Thanks for visiting on my special day.


  11. on 11 October 2011 at 1:16 pm Janet

    Very impressive blog tour! Congratulations and hope you have much fun in Texas! Wish I could be there too!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:16 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Wish you could be there to Janet. Thanks for your support here though.


  12. on 11 October 2011 at 2:12 pm Christina B.stina B

    I am all anticipation for my copy! Have a great time in Texas– take every opportunity to enjoy yourself!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:17 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      A big thank you to Christina, who has been incredible supportive during the publication process. Janeites rule.


  13. on 11 October 2011 at 2:36 pm Ritamaie

    Laurel Ann, Good luck on your book launch. I know it will be a huge success! Wish I could join you at the party!!! Congratulations!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 4:18 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Hi Ritamaie, thanks for your good wishes and continued support. I am glad you visited me here on my special day. Thanks.


  14. on 11 October 2011 at 4:26 pm Jennrenee

    Congratulations Laurel Ann! I am so happy for you! I cannot wait to read it!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 8:15 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks Jennrenee! I hope you enjoy it!


  15. on 11 October 2011 at 5:09 pm Vic

    Laurel Ann, I am so proud of you. Knowing how hard you have worked these past two years and how hard you are working right now to launch the book, I am in awe.

    Congratulations. Vic


    • on 11 October 2011 at 8:17 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Vic, thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. I owe so much to your friendship and great advice on blogging over the years. I hope you enjoy JAMMDI!


  16. on 11 October 2011 at 5:15 pm Diana Birchall

    Laurel Ann, I knew you were going on a mammoth blog tour, but just seeing the names brought it home how many there are and what a lot of work it is! Whew. So here is our big day upon us, and a moment for me to congratulate you and say, once again, how honored and delighted I am to be part of the most delicious anthology in all Janedom!


    • on 11 October 2011 at 8:19 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Hi Diana, you were there with since day one of the book deal and publication process. Thanks for all your advice and support. It made all the difference. I love your “cat tail.” Very special story for me too.


  17. on 11 October 2011 at 7:09 pm Sally Michele Shaw

    Congratulations! Take your vitamins to survive that schedule. (-;


    • on 11 October 2011 at 8:21 pm Laurel Ann (Austenprose)

      Thanks – indeed I will. My editor said that if there is anyone in Janedom who does not know about this book after my Grand Tour, then they are “intolerably stupid.”

      Cheers, LA


  18. on 11 October 2011 at 8:47 pm Karen Field

    I plan to be at the book signing at the AGM! Looking forward to meeting you!


  19. on 12 October 2011 at 9:25 am Sarah Marian Seltzer

    Mazel tov on this huge milestone!


  20. on 12 October 2011 at 11:30 am Little Yuzu (LilYuzu)

    I pre-ordered the book last week and will hopefully receive it today or tomorrow. Congratulations to you and all the contributing authors!


  21. on 12 October 2011 at 9:20 pm Valerie R.

    Congratulations on the book release!! I pre-ordered it ages ago, and it finally came in today! Can’t wait to read it!! :) I have family in FW, and love it there. You’ll really enjoy yourself… and adding a JA event on top of that…. what FUN!!


  22. on 13 October 2011 at 4:25 am Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)

    Congratulations! Looking forward to having you as a guest on my blog!


  23. on 13 October 2011 at 8:19 am Jeffrey

    Laurel Ann:
    Your website and your willingness to let me do an occasional book review for your readers has been a source of much joy for me. Your anthology should be a huge success because of your skill, diligence, and the talent of your assembled writers. “Me Gusta!”


  24. on 13 October 2011 at 6:25 pm Lina

    Congratulations on the book launch! From the summaries, all the stories look very interesting and I look forward to reading them.


  25. on 25 October 2011 at 8:18 am RegencyRomantic

    I’m very late to the party… Brava, Laurel Ann! =)



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