Northanger Abbey # 1, Written by Nancy Butler: Marvel Comics GiveAway!!

Yes, you read the headline correctly. Jane Austen Today is giving away a copy of the first edition of Marvel Comics' Northanger Abbey!!

All you need to do is leave a comment about why you like comics and how long you have been reading them. (I started with Archie and Blondie, which tells you, ahem, how old I am!!)

Marvel Comics sent this description:

Marvel Introduces Jane Austen’s NORTHANGER ABBEY

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland craves the romantic life of a storybook heroine and when she finally has the chance to visit Bath – she’s convinced she’ll find the hero of her dreams. Join New York Times best-selling writer Nancy Butler (Sense & Sensibility, Emma) and Eisner Award winning artist Janet K. Lee (Return of The Dapper Men) as they bring to life one of Jane Austen’s most regarded stories like you’ve never seen before, Northanger Abbey #1! When the inexperienced Catherine falls prey to a conniving sister and brother, she’ll have to rely on her common sense to recuse her before her bad decisions keep her single. Does a storybook romance await our troubled heroine? Find out in Northanger Abbey #1, on sale today!

NORTHANGER ABBEY #1
Written by NANCY BUTLER
Art by JANET K. LEE
Cover by JULIAN TEDESCO TOTINO

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Click here to read our previous post on the subject!

Giveaway contest is over the day that my Northanger Abbey Marvel Comic arrives in my mail box!!

Giveaway: Enter a Chance to Win a copy of Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart

Another author interview and giveaway at Austenprose. Discover author Beth Pattillo’s inspiration for writing Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart, her new novel that was officially released today and enter a chance to win one of three copies and one set with her previous novel Jane Austen Ruined My Life by leaving a comment at Austenprose. Contest ends Sunday, February 7th, 2010 so don’t delay.

Read two Austen bloggers opposing reviews of this new novel: Vic’ at Jane Austen’s World and mine at Austenprose.

Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Win a copy of a Naxos Audiobooks recording of Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

Did you enjoy the conclusion of Return to Cranford last night on Masterpiece Classic? Would you like to listen to an audio recording of the original novel that inspired it? Enter a chance to win one copy of a Naxos Audiobooks recording of Cranford, by Elizabeth Gaskell by following this link to Austenprose and leaving a comment by January 24th, 2010 stating which character in Return to Cranford was your favorite, or which Victorian-era author you have read and would like to see an audio book recording made of. Winner to be announced on January 25th, 2010. Shipping to US and Canadian addresses only. Good luck!

Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Win a copy of Jane Bites Back, by Michael Thomas Ford

Giveaway!

Enter a chance to win one of two copies of Jane Bites Back, the new paranormal Austen inspired novel by Michael Thomas Ford by following this link to Austenprose. Leave a comment revealing which Jane Austen character you would like to see turned by January 24th, 2010. Winners to be announced on January 25th, 2010. Shipping to US and Canadian addresses only. Good luck!

I loved this book. It is clever, witty, peppered with Janeite lore and completely original - not a mash-up.

Read my review of Jane Bites Back
Read an interview of author Michael Thomas Ford
Read an excerpt of Jane Bites Back

Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Win a copy of The Other Mr. Darcy by Monica Fairview

A new Pride and Prejudice spinoff The Other Mr. Darcy by Monica Fairview has just been released. This new novel focuses on Jane Austen's secondary character Caroline Bingley and was a surprising and refreshing continuation of her story. You can read a great interview of the author and enter a contest to qualify for one of two copies of this book by following this link and leaving a comment on Austenprose. The details on how to enter and when the winners will be announced is also listed. Monica is also on her Grand Blog Tour and many other blogs are giving away copies too, so don't miss out on your chance to read this great new Austenesque novel.

Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Winners Announced in Penguin Couture Classics Pride and Prejudice Giveaway

Your response was amazing to our giveaway of five copies of Penguin Couture Classics new edition of Pride and Prejudice designed by fashion illustrator Rueben Toledo. Even better were your selections and explanations of your favorite scenes in the novel. P&P obviously holds a special place in the hearts and memories of many.

Without further ado, the five winning names for one copy of P&P have been drawn:

Dreamstate
Lynnae
Christina Hicks
Virginia Claire
Jennifer

Congratulations to all of the lucky winners and a big thank you to all who participated in the giveaway. To claim your prize, please email your full name and address to janeaustentoday at yahoo dot com by midnight, Sunday, September 27, 2009 ET. Shipment to US addresses only.

Thanks again to all, and congrats to the winners.

Vic & Laurel Ann

Great Giveaways at ‘A Soirée with Lady Susan’ through Sunday

Don’t miss out on a chance to win one of 14 great giveaways now available during ‘A Soirée with Lady Susan’ until Sunday, September 14th. Here is the list of Jane Austen inspired books.

Northanger Abbey, Lady Susan, The Watsons and Sandition, by Jane Austen (Oxford World’s Classics), introduction by Claudia L. Johnson (2008)

Lady Susan, The Watson and Sandition, by Jane Austen (Penguin Classics), introduction by Margaret Drabble (2003)

Lady Susan, by Jane Austen (Naxos AudioBooks) , read by Harriet Walter, Carole Boyd, Kim Hicks and cast (2001)

Lady Vernon and her Daughter, by Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway (Crown Publishing Group) 2009

The Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen: Volume VI: Minor Works, by Jane Austen (Oxford University Press) edited by R.W. Chapman (1988) including Juvenilia, Lady Susan, The Watson, Sandition and much more.

Jane Austen: The Complete Novels, (Gramercy Books) Illustrated by Hugh Thomson (2007) including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Lady Susan.

Lady Susan, by Jane Austen - A Review

Leave a comment about Lady Susan or Jane Austen at Austenprose by following one of he links above before midnight on September 13th PT to qualify. Winners will be announced on Monday, September 14th – so don’t wait!

Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Winner Announced in the Pemberley Manor Giveaway!

Congratulations to Christine, who is the lucky winner in out Pemberley Manor giveaway. To claim your book, please e-mail Vic & Laurel Ann at janeaustentoday at yahoo dot com, by April 13th. Thanks to all who left comments, and to author Kathryn Nelson for being so attentive and answering all our questions. Enjoy the book Christine.

Winner Announced in the Mr. Darcy's Dream Giveway!

Congratulations to Ana T. who is the lucky winner in our giveaway of a copy of Mr. Darcy's Dream, the new Elizabeth Aston Pride and Prejudice continuation.

Ana, we have recently e-mailed you and would appreciate a response by March 9th to claim your prize. We hope that you enjoy the book.

You can read more about the book in our preview post here and Laurel Ann's review here.

Regards, Vic (Ms. Place) & Laurel Ann

Winners Announced in the 7 Jane Austen Naxos AudioBooks!

The Winners of our Jane Austen Birthday celebration giveaway of 7 unabridged copies of her novels are ...

Sense and Sensibility - Jen

Pride and Prejudice - Maria L.

Mansfield Park - Nan

Emma - JaneFan

Northanger Abbey - Deb

Persuasion - Bart

Lady Susan - Lauren

Congratulations to all of the winners. To claim your prize, please e-mail Laurel Ann at austenprose at verizon dot net with your full name and address by January 6th. Thanks to all 109 participants! We really enjoyed reading your reasons why your enjoy reading and viewing Jane Austen.

A big thank you to Naxos AudioBooks USA who have done such an great job with these recordings. The incredible reader response to our giveaway is a testament to your outstanding quality and commitment to Jane Austen. Thank you!

Winners, enjoy your great audio books!

Happy New Year to all from: Vic (Ms. Place), Jane Austen's World & Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Winner Announced in The Pemberley Chronicles Giveaway!

The Pemberley Chronicles Book Set Winner is ...

Congratulations to our lucky winner Lois, in our giveaway of the first five books of the The Pemberley Chronicles! To claim your prize, please e-mail Laurel Ann at austenprose at verizon dot net with your full name and address by January 6th. Thanks to all to who left great comments. I really enjoyed your opinions on why Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most popular novel.

Happy New Year from Vic (Ms. Place), Jane Austen's World & Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Final day to enter the giveaway for 7 Jane Austen audio books!

Don't delay. Leave a comment today!

Today, December 31st is your last chance to enter our giveaway contest to win one of seven Jane Austen audio books by Naxos AudioBooks. Just follow this link and leave a comment stating why you enjoy reading or viewing Jane Austen by 11:59 pm tonight. Winners will be announced tomorrow, January 1st, 2009.

Good luck to all.

Happy New Year from Vic (Ms Place), Jane Austen's World & Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Winners Announced in Two Guys Read Jane Austen Giveaway Contest!

Congratulations to the four lucky winners in our giveaway contest for a copy of Two Guys Read Jane Austen.

Jane GS
Ben Millett
Laura
Gormer

Winners: To claim your prize, please e-mail Laurel Ann at austenprose at verizon dot net by December 31st, and include your full name and shipping address. The books will be shipped immediately!

Thank you to all who participated. We currently have two other giveaways under way so you still have two more chances to win. Follow these two links and leave comments by December 31st to be eligible.

Number One: Jane Austen's birthday celebration giveaway of 7 Naxos AudioBooks

Number Two: Twelve Gifts of Christmas giveaway of books 1-5 of The Pemberley Chronicles.

Cheers, Vic (Ms Place), Jane Austen's World & Laurel Ann, Austenprose

Jane Austen Naxos AudioBooks Giveaways!

Win a copy of a Jane Austen audio book!

A gentle reminder to readers that the Jane Austen birthday celebration contest is still open for seven unabridged copies of Jane Austen's novels by Naxos AudioBooks until December 31st. Just leave a comment answering why you love reading or viewing Jane Austen, and seven lucky Janeites will be the winners of these wonderful audio books. What a great way to start the New Year!

Follow this link to the orginal post and leave a comment today!