Category: Jane Austen
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Cozy Up to an Austen-Inspired Mystery for Friday, the 13th
The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery was my sixth Jane Austen book. It was originally released in 2010 by Ulysses Press. As Ulysses no longer publishes fiction stories, I had my rights to the book returned to me. I re-released it to a new audience of Austen fans with a new cover and…
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Excerpt from Cause to Repine
Today I’d like to showcase a chapter from my upcoming release – Cause to Repine. I’m trying desperately to finish the prologue and get the final copy formatted with my distributor so that I can upload a pre-order, and I’m hoping that a little glimpse to this amazing and supportive group will help me with…
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A Preview From My New WIP
Hi everyone! I started writing a new P&P variation this summer. Yes, it’s all about Darcy and Elizabeth, and it is set in canon! I hope you’ll read this excerpt and let me know what you think!!! The premise to this story is simple: after Bingley’s defection, Jane gives up not just on Bingley, but…
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Excerpt & Sale for Emily: A Modern Retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma
Chapter 1 preview and $.99 sale for Emily: A Modern Retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma
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Cover reveal- Miss Bingley and the Baron
In less than one month, Miss Bingley and the Baron will be available! This story is a companion to my Pride and Prejudice variation Not In Want of a Wife, but can also be enjoyed as a standalone. I love Regency romances where somebody falls in love under false pretenses or under some sort of…
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What is it About the Militia?
A running theme in books InspiredByAusten is the militia (well, yes, red coat) craziness of Lydia Bennet and her follower Kitty Bennet. Yes, her mother’s reminiscences of the appearance of the militia in Meryton in her adolescence fired their imaginations. Add their reading of novels, and you can understand Mr. Bennet’s reaction to his youngest…
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A Tale of Two Soldiers + an Excerpt and Cover Reveal!
Colonel Fitzwilliam & Lieutenant Wickham As I wrap up my next novel, Propriety and Piquet, I realize it greatly contrasts Wickham and Fitzwilliam. They both have ongoing stratagems at Bath, and although their goals are independent, they end up in conflict just by being who they are. Colonel Fitzwilliam has a large role to play…
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Announcing the Winner of P.O. Dixon’s “Triple Treat” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of P.O. Dixon‘s “Triple Treat” Giveaway. Lawyermom will receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card for following and commenting on the post. Congratulations. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes must be claimed…
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One Meal Away From Starving
Hi there. Hope all of you are doing great. Well, it is time once again to hear the ranting from my brain. This time, I am going to talk about food. If you didn’t already know this, I am president of a nonprofit farmers/artisan market, so I am dealing with fresh, local food items all…
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Malvern, cello-playing and BOOK GIVEAWAYS
‘Why bother?’ my husband Simon wanted to know, when I said that I had been asked to audition, in Worcester Cathedral no less, for the English Symphony Orchestra’s conductor and principal cellist. My own view was, ‘Why not?’ (Remember: I was young and keen then.) Also, when else was I going to get to play…