Author: Laurel Ann Nattress

Editor of Austenprose.com, Jane Austen Made Me Do It, and director of Austenprose PR, Laurel Ann is a champion of historical books, period drama, and Jane Austen.

A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Charlotte’s Story: A Novel from the World of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, by Carolyn Korsmeyer

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Black Friday, dear readers! Here is a new Austenesque book to pull you away from your online holiday shopping featuring one of Jane Austen’s most pragmatic minor characters from Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte Lucas. Author Carolyn Korsmeyer’s new novel, Charlotte’s Story, was released last month by TouchPoint... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Kingscastle: A Classic Regency Romance in the Tradition of Georgette Heyer, by Sophia Holloway

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday, dear readers. Fall is an exciting time for book lovers with so many new titles being released before the holiday season. It's always a challenge to narrow down our options. I was struck by the gorgeous cover of Kingscastle, a new Regency romance by Sophia Holloway.... Continue Reading →

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My 15 Favorite Christmas Historical Romance Novels of 2021

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday, dear readers! ‘Tis the season to read Christmas-inspired stories, and this year there is an amazing line-up of new historical romance novels, novellas, and short stories to deck your halls or fill up your eReader. Interestingly, the prevailing theme this year appears to be kissing brought... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Down a Dark River: An Inspector Corravan Mystery (Book 1), by Karen Odden

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Wednesday, dear readers. Please help me welcome bestselling author Karen Odden to Austenprose today. Her new Victorian murder mystery, Down a Dark River, released yesterday. I have been hearing wonderful things about this book for months. Isn't the cover gorgeous? I am rather partial to detective mysteries.... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of A Reason for Romance: The Merry Romances (Book 2) by Rachel Knowles

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Happy Friday, dear readers. Autumn has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The leaves are vivid with color and the temps are dropping. I am rushing to finish garden projects such as planting spring bulbs and laying down mulch. It seems that there is never enough time to put... Continue Reading →

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7 Historical Suspense Novels Inspired by Jane Austen

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday, dear readers. All Hallows Eve is this weekend. Have you chosen a costume and stocked up on candy yet? I don’t have trick or treaters visiting me in the country, however, that has never stopped me from celebrating the holiday by decorating with pumpkins and eating... Continue Reading →

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7 Romantic Historical Suspense Novels with a Gothic Twist

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  As All Hallows Eve approaches on October 31st, tis the season to discover new and recent Gothic fiction in the historical suspense, romance, and mystery genres. We can thank English writer, art historian, and politician Horace Walpole (1717-1797) for creating the Gothic fiction genre. After having a terrifying... Continue Reading →

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Jane Austen Made Me Do It’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration & Giveaway

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Monday dear readers! It is a special day for me. Ten years ago on October 11, 2011 my short story anthology Jane Austen Made Me Do It was published by Ballantine Books.  I can't believe how the years have flown by. The collection includes 22 original short... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of A Hopeful Holiday: A Pride and Prejudice Novella, by Heather Moll

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday dear readers! It’s official. The holiday reading season has begun on Austenprose. First out the gate is Heather Moll’s forthcoming novella, A Hopeful Holiday. Heather is the popular author of four Pride and Prejudice variations including: Nine Ladies, Two More Days at Netherfield, and His Choice... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of The Inns of Devonshire: Timeless Regency Collection (Book 18), by Sally Britton, Annette Lyon, & Deborah M. Hathaway

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Monday, dear readers, Fall is here in my neck of the woods. I am busy with my, “put the garden to bed” for the winter projects and am also enjoying the change of color of the leaves. Soon it will be back to indoor activities and more... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of As a Proper Lady Would: A Pride & Prejudice Variation, by Bronwen Chisholm

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday, dear readers. Fall is in the air and it is a great time to curl up with a cup of tea and a new book. Please help me welcome Austenesque author Bronwen Chisholm to Austenprose today. She has a new Pride and Prejudice inspired novel that... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Cover Reveal of Bloomsbury Girls: A Novel, by Natalie Jenner

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Hello dear readers, I am so pleased to share a first look at a forthcoming historical fiction novel from bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society, Natalie Jenner. Bloomsbury Girls releases on May 17, 2022, and I am so thrilled to reveal the first details of the novel... Continue Reading →

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