Category: Austenesque

First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen, by Charlie Lovett – A Review

From the desk of Ruth Anderson: Jane Austen’s unparalleled wit, biting social commentary, and sharply-drawn characters have transformed works that were once private scribblings, shared only with family, to classics beloved the world over. For the spinster daughter of a clergyman, Jane Austen’s work has proven to have a remarkable staying power, the unforgettable characters... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Fanny Price, Slayer of Vampires, by Tara O’Donnell

It’s Halloween today—the best day of the year to celebrate Gothic and paranormal fiction inspired by Jane Austen. Gothic fiction was a big hit in the late 1700’s. Authors like Horace Walpole’s, The Castle of Otranto (1764), Ann Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Romance of the Forest (1791) influenced and inspired a... Continue Reading →

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Book Launch with Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas: Being a Jane Austen Mystery, by Stephanie Barron

We are very excited to welcome Austenesque author Stephanie Barron to Austenprose today for the virtual book launch party of her new novel, Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas, the twelfth installment in the fan-favorite Being a Jane Austen Mystery series. Ardent readers of Austenprose will remember that I am a huge fan of... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of At Home with Mr. Darcy: Austen Addicts (Book 6), by Victoria Connelly

Austenesque author Victoria Connelly’s next installment in her contemporary Austen Addicts series has just been released by Notting Hill Press. At Home with Mr. Darcy marks her sixth book following: A Weekend with Mr. Darcy (2011), Dreaming of Mr. Darcy (2011), Mr. Darcy Forever (2013), Christmas with Mr. Darcy (2013) and Happy Birthday, Mr. Darcy... Continue Reading →

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Book Launch of First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen, by Charlie Lovett

We are thrilled to welcome bestselling author Charlie Lovett to Austenprose today as guest of honor for the virtual book launch party of his new book, First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen, just released by Viking (Penguin Group USA). This intriguing new novel combines two of my favorite genres... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Mrs. Darcy’s Diamonds: A Jane Austen Jewel Box Novella, by Jane Odiwe

We are very happy to introduce you to Austenesque author Jane Odiwe’s new novella called Mrs. Darcy’s Diamonds, just published last month by White Soup Press. Jane tells me that she loves Georgian-era jewelry, and thought it might be fun to write a series of books with a jewelry theme, and have every piece different.... Continue Reading →

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A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of The Madness of Mr. Darcy, by Alexa Adams

We are very happy to share the news of the recent publication of Alexa Adams’ next novel, The Madness of Mr. Darcy, just released on September 14, 2014 by Presumptuous Press. Those who are familiar with Alexa’s Tales of Less Pride and Prejudice series: First Impressions, Second Glances, and Holidays at Pemberley, and those who... Continue Reading →

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Emma and Elizabeth: A story based on The Watsons by Jane Austen, by Ann Mychal – A Review

From the desk of Jenny Haggerty: For those who love Jane Austen’s novels, her early death is a tragedy we feel anew each time we contemplate the scant space she takes up on our bookshelves. What Austen fan doesn’t long for more than six completed novels, especially since she left behind several tantalizing story fragments?... Continue Reading →

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Remember the Past…only as it gives you pleasure, by Maria Grace – A Review

From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: Complete re-imaginings of Jane Austen’s novels are always interesting fan-fiction works to read. There are essentially no rules or paths that the characters must follow. One of my favorites has been Darcy’s Voyage by Kara Louise. I enjoy how creative some authors get in the trials and tribulations they... Continue Reading →

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The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen: A Novel, by Shannon Winslow – A Review 

From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder:  It seems to be a great injustice indeed that we, as lovers of all things Jane Austen, spend such a small percentage of our time thinking about Jane’s own love life, as we are instead wrapped up in the lives of her amazingly-created characters. With that in mind, I... Continue Reading →

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Follies Past: A Prequel to Pride and Prejudice, by Melanie Kerr – A Review

From the desk of Jenny Haggerty: In Pride and Prejudice when Mr. Darcy wrote that post-proposal, world-altering letter to Elizabeth Bennet, telling her the truth about charming Mr. Wickham’s duplicity, I was as shocked and shaken as she was, but due to the discretion of the characters, readers get just a bare outline of what... Continue Reading →

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Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Bet, by Marilyn Brant – A Review

From the desk of Katie Patchell:  Why is it that Jane Austen’s novels, particularly Pride and Prejudice, have had so many continuations, sequels, and contemporary versions based off of the originals? It’s not just the fact that her books are classics—after all, you don’t see many contemporary versions of Jane Eyre. Or Dickens. How many... Continue Reading →

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