From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Please join us in celebration of the new release of author Jennifer Paynter’s debut novel, The Forgotten Sister: Mary Bennet’s Pride and Prejudice, published this month by Lake Union Publishing. Jennifer has joined us to chat about her inspiration to write her book, a revealing look at one... Continue Reading →
A Preview of The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Novel, by Pamela Mingle
It is a pleasure to welcome author Pamela Mingle here today at Austenprose. I had the pleasure of reading her new novel The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Novel months ago and was very pleased to supply the blurb in praise of this great novel. I felt it is the best continuation... Continue Reading →
A Preview of Dear Mr. Knightley, by Katherine Reay
I am pleased to introduce you to a bright new talent on the horizon—Katherine Reay. Her first novel, Dear Mr. Knightley, was released on November 5th by Thomas Nelson. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy and personally meeting the author. She was delightful, and so is her novel. Katherine has joined us... Continue Reading →
A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Project Darcy, by Jane Odiwe
Fall is always a peak season for great novels in publishing so I am happy to introduce you to Project Darcy by popular Austenesque novelist Jane Odiwe. In celebration Jane has kindly shared an exclusive excerpt of her new novel with our readers. BOOK DESCRIPTION A LOVE STORY LOST IN PRIDE & PREJUDICE... It is high summer... Continue Reading →
A Preview & Guest Blog by Monica Fairview, author of Steampunk Darcy
Please help me welcome author Monica Fairview today in celebration of the release of her new novel, Steampunk Darcy. This story cleverly combines Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with the Victorian steampunk genre. Get ready, dear readers, to have your bonnets blown off in this creative new twist. BOOK DESCRIPTION When Seraphene Grant is offered... Continue Reading →
Book Launch of Longbourn: A Novel, by Jo Baker
I am very pleased to welcome author Jo Baker to Austenprose today in celebration of her US release day of Longbourn: A Novel published by Alfred A. Knopf. This new book, whose title will certainly catch the attention of any Janeite, has garnered quite a bit of press since its publication was announced last January,... Continue Reading →
Book Launch of Jane Austen’s England, by Lesley and Roy Adkins
Let’s face it. Life in a Jane Austen novel is a fantasy to us two-hundred years after they were originally set. Who wouldn’t want to wear a pretty silk frock, dance with Mr. Darcy at the Netherfield ball or ride in Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s barouche? But life in Jane Austen’s England was not all... Continue Reading →
Among the Janeites Launch Party with Author Deborah Yaffe
It is a happy day when new books are born, especially when they come from Janeite lineage. I am very pleased to celebrate the arrival of Among the Janeites: A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom which launches today from Mariner Books. Please help me welcome author Deborah Yaffe who has kindly contributed... Continue Reading →
New Books in the Queue for Summer 2013
Hello, readers. Summer is here — and it is time to head to the beach or take that well-earned holiday and read great books! Summer reads are always fun—and little light-hearted and playful—and the Austenesque & Regency faire in the queue is so exciting that the I am thrilled to share what we will be... Continue Reading →
A Preview & Exclusive Excerpt of Return to Longbourn, by Shannon Winslow
Good morning, readers. Here is a special treat for you today. Author Shannon Winslow has graciously offered an exclusive sneak peek to Austenprose readers of an excerpt of her new Austen-inspired novel, Return to Longbourn, which releases on February 26th. I have had the pleasure of reading an advance copy and I can share that... Continue Reading →
A Preview of The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen & Guest Blog with Author Syrie James
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 →
A Preview of Celebrating Pride and Prejudice: 200 Years of Jane Austen’s Masterpiece, by Susannah Fullerton
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 →