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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Happy Friday, dear readers. Landing on the blog today is a debut historical romance novel by K. Lyn Smith involving a 19th century scientist and an artist who are friends, and unexpectantly become lovers while working together. The Astronomer’s Obsession is an intriguing title. What could possibly be... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Happy Friday, dear readers. How is your holiday shopping going? I find that when there are so many gift editions of classic novels available, it is difficult to choose. Here's my criteria for narrowing down the field: A beautifully designed cover and interior. Easy-to-read text. An author bio,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Have you ever read a book and felt an immediate infinity to the author—like they were your best friend and had written the book just for you? It doesn’t happen very often for me, but it did when I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time many... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: In anticipation of the paperback release of one of my favorite novels of 2020, I have re-read The Jane Austen Society, by Natalie Jenner. Like Austen’s novels, I have picked up on new insights into the characters and themes and see the story in a new light. I... Continue Reading →
