From the desk of Debbie Brown: The Jane Austen Fan Fiction (JAFF) world has been exploding with stories about Elizabeth Bennet for a long time now. What can possibly be left to explore about this beloved Pride and Prejudice character and her Mr. Darcy? Ten talented storytellers prove they can always find new ground to… Continue Reading →
Yuletide: A Jane Austen-Inspired Collection of Stories, edited by Christina Boyd – A Review
A book review of Yuletide, a new short story anthology edited by Christina Boyd created to benefit Chawton House near Alton, England.
Rational Creatures: Stirrings of Feminism in the Hearts of Jane Austen’s Fine Ladies, edited by Christina Boyd – A Review
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Having long been credited as the grandmother of the romance novel, it is an interesting notion to ponder if Jane Austen can also be attributed as an early feminist writer. Did she gently inject progressive thinking into her female characters to bring about the equality of the sexes?… Continue Reading →
Then Comes Winter, edited by Christina Boyd – A Review
From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: When I was first asked to review Then Comes Winter edited by Christina Boyd, I felt that the fact that it was a short story compilation was perfect. In the midst of holiday planning, gift buying, and cookie baking, I had less than my normal appointed time for reading…. Continue Reading →
Sun-Kissed: Effusions of Summer, Edited by Christina Boyd – A Review
From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: Today I have the distinct honor of reviewing Sun-Kissed: Effusions of Summer, edited by none other than my fellow Austenprose contributor Christina Boyd. It comes along at the perfect time of year as many of us are packing our beach bags full of summer reads that provide companionship while… Continue Reading →
Sun-kissed: Effusions of Summer Blog Tour Launch Party — Featuring editor Christina Boyd
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: It is a pleasure to welcome Austenprose reviewer Christina Boyd here today in celebration of the release of her first book, Sun-kissed, a summer-themed short story anthology. Christina has been a contributor here at Austenprose reviewing Jane Austen-inspired books for seven years. In fact, she was my first… Continue Reading →
Austenprose’s Best Austenesque & Historical Books of 2020
Happy New Year dear readers! While I am not shy about kicking 2020 to the curb, it was not a total bust for those of us who enjoy reading. Publishers and indie authors continued to supply us with a fabulous selection of choices in the Austenesque, historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. Of the 75… Continue Reading →
A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Falling for Mr. Thornton: Tales of North and South, by Trudy Brasure, Et Al
Good things come in small packages! My regular readers will know that I adore a well-written short story and edited an anthology of them myself inspired by Jane Austen. Falling for Mr. Thornton is a new collection of “little gems” inspired by another classic author, Elizabeth Gaskell. Based on her Victorian-era novel North and South,… Continue Reading →
A Preview of By Time Divided (Love Without Time Book 2), by Elaine Jeremiah
Hey-ho Janeites! May I introduce you to a newly released Regency romance fantasy novel today? By Time Divided, by Elaine Jeremiah is a time-travel story that takes us back into Jane Austen’s England. Time-travel in fiction is a creative literary technique. It allows characters and readers to be transported to a different era. The Time… Continue Reading →
A Preview of Yuletide: A Jane Austen Inspired Collection of Stories (Audiobook), Narrated by Harry Frost
Hey-ho Gentle Readers! The holiday season is quickly approaching with all of its delights. My local radio station started playing Christmas music the day after Veterans Day. Retailers are hanging garland and stocking their tables with gift-giving fare. A friend told me that they are finished with their shopping and have already mailed their gifts…. Continue Reading →
Austenprose’s Favorite Books of 2018
The Best Books of 2018 are summarized and spotlighted by Jane Austen and historical fiction authority Laurel Ann Nattress, editor of Austenprose.com
Jane and the Waterloo Map: Being a Jane Austen Mystery (Book 13), by Stephanie Barron – A Review
From the desk of Christina Boyd: As a fan of the Being Jane Austen Mystery series, I have been all anticipation for the latest edition, Jane and the Waterloo Map. Author Stephanie Barron knows her Austen lore, as well as a being a masterful storyteller and researcher; writing in a most Austen-like style. She is also The… Continue Reading →
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