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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Hello Dear Readers, please help us welcome today bestselling author Syrie James. She is joining us in celebration of the release of her new Austen-inspired novel, The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen. I am so thrilled for the release of this new book. I was given the opportunity... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Christina Boyd:Â In such days as this, of on-line Jane Austen fan fiction, self-publishing, and perusing the stacks in traditional brick and mortar bookstores, it is incomprehensible to neglect reading the manifold of Jane Austen spin-offs, what-ifs, and other such Austen-inspired musings. Those of us Austen addicts simply cannot get enough... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Yes, gentle readers it’s time for a new reading challenge—and for 2013 we are stretching our wings and embracing a new author. We are very pleased to announce the Regency Romance Reading Challenge 2013 featuring the very talented author Candice Hern. If you are unfamiliar with Candice, I... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: I am late out of the gate in reviewing this book. It’s been sitting here on my desk for months. Released on 25 October 2012, it has not garnered much attention and I don't know why. However, this clever tome deserves your attention. First off, the cover will... Continue Reading →
Wishing Janeites everywhere a very Merry Christmas. I am sharing my Christmas card online this year. Appropriately, it is called A Jane Austen Christmas. It is by David Price. You can buy your very own boxed set from Allport Editions of Portland, Oregon. Happy Holiday, Laurel Ann © 2012 David Price, Allport Editions
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: On January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s most popular novel Pride and Prejudice was published in three volumes by T. Egerton, Whitehall, London. 2013 will mark the Bicentenary anniversary—200 years of the classic story of Mr. Darcy’s pride and Elizabeth Bennet’s prejudice—and all of her other very memorable characters.... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder:  As most Austenprose readers will know by now, I’m a big fan of Pride and Prejudice variations, what-if’s, and retellings. In fact, if you look at the scope of Jane Austen fan fiction that I read it’s almost entirely comprised of Pride and Prejudice inspired novels. A recent addition... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Lisa Galek: If you are one of those Austen fans who think it’s a shame that Mansfield Park is so rarely adapted for modern audiences, then The Beresfords will be a welcome addition to your reading list. When six-year-old Frannie Price is removed from the care of her drug-addicted mother and... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Please help us welcome authors Gail McEwen and Tina Moncton in celebration of the release of their new novel, The West Yet Glimmers, the third book in their Lord & Lady Baugham series. Originally inspired by Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice, the series started as a “what... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Today, December 16th, is Jane Austen’s birthday. 237 years ago she was born at Steventon Rectory in Hampshire, England. In celebration of my favorite author, I am participating in the Jane Austen Birthday Soiree being hosted by Maria at My Jane Austen Book Club blog. It is basically... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Shelley DeWees Care for a slice of dialogue? I promise that you’ll find it irresistibly juicy, bursting to the seams with wit and character. This is Karen Wasylowski’s work, after all, and you may still have the lingering juices from her first book Darcy and Fitzwilliam on your tongue. It tasted... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Christina Boyd:Â My affection for The Lord & Lady Baugham Stories commenced in 2007 when I discovered Twixt Two Equal Armies, a Pride and Prejudice spin-off (with Elizabeth Bennet & Fitzwilliam Darcy as supporting characters), that quickly created immense empathy for both protagonist-- the stubborn, spirited Miss Holly Tournier who spars... Continue Reading →
