Lovin' & Austen

Happy Valentines Day!

Austen & Seekers of Lovin':

Beyond Pride and Prejudice

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an abundance of Austenesque novels is based on Pride and Prejudice. Bloggers ask authors to write variations on Jane Austen’s other books, but few of us take the plunge. I recently found a group who desires to assist us with ideas.

Lots of Lovin', Austen Optional:

Summer Lovin' Anthology Contest

Meryton Press Short Story Contest “Summer Lovin’” BEGINS – 9:00 a.m., Feb 1, 2015 (US Pacific Time) ENDS – 11:59 p.m., March 15, 2015 (US Pacific Time) Meryton Press is conducting a contest to find the best short stories. The theme of the contest, “Summer Lovin’,” represents the summer season. The interpretation of the theme is left to the writer’s …

No Austen, but a desire to be loved for who you are:

Brighty's Special Gift Blog Tour - Feb 16-22

For the first time ever, Meryton Press has published a book for kids of all ages. Brighty's Special Gift by Dee Wallain is a parable for children of all ages about bullying and being different. Follow the tour for reviews, guest posts, and a spotlight post. In the early days of the universe where it is cold and dark with …

History, Mystery, Lovin' & Austen:

Aerendgast

Violet Desmond has just learned from her dying grandmother that the life she’s been living is a lie. Left with only a locket, a newspaper clipping, and a name--Atherton--Violet sets off to discover her hidden personal history. Simultaneously, the London academic begins to have vivid dreams in which a woman from the past narrates her life story involving the same locket, …

Be on the lookout for these upcoming releases:

A Peculiar Connection (formerly listed as Stolen Past)- Jan Hahn - March 2015

Aerendgast - Rachel Berman - March 2015

Suddenly Mrs Darcy - Jenetta James - March 2015

Summer Lovin' -Short Story Anthology - Various 2015

A Will of Iron - Linda Beutler - 2015

Parallels, Reflections Volume 3 - Linda Gonschior - 2015

My Husband, Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy - Lory Lilian - 2015

And we have several more books in the early stages.

Upcoming Events:

Brighty's Special Gift Blog Tour - February 16-22

Aerendgast Blog Tour - March 2-18

A Peculiar Connection Blog Tour - March 30-April15

Summer Lovin' Anthology Short Story Contest - Now accepting entries through March 15

Los Angeles Festival of Books - Meryton Press, Various Authors - April 18-19

And Remember...

It is a truth universally acknowledged: when one finishes a great love story, one always longs for more. Count on Meryton Press, an independent publisher of Austenesque and Romance, to provide that more.