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'Tis the Season for a GIVEAWAY

24/11/2017

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Now that the days are short and they start with mist and end with rain, and you’re wondering how on earth you’ll be able to finish everything that needs doing at this time of year, maybe a little spell in our happy place will take your mind off the festive season conundrums, and drive the winter chill away, too.
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Photo © Joana Starnes
PicturePhoto © Joana Starnes
What works for me every time is Pemberley and the Darcys (now that’s a surprise – not!)

Will we ever tire of their beautiful love-story, and of imagining all sorts of ways their courtship could progress towards the happily ever after?

I don’t think so – after all, we haven’t managed to in 200 years, and the what if’s are so tantalising!

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I can’t wait for the holidays, so that I finally get the chance to catch up with my ever-growing TBR list, and thank goodness for audio-books!

One amazing Christmas present in 2016 opened the door into that magical land for me (WOW, Mira!), and in 2017, thanks to Rita Deodato and Stevie Zimmerman, my own books made it into the world of Audible.


​In her narrations, Stevie Zimmerman brings the story and the characters to life, her inimitable style enhances their every emotion, and her Mr Darcy is utterly irresistible! ​She portrays      his trademark blend of passion and restraint to perfection, and in doing so, touches every chord of your heart.

That was the case for all of my books that she has narrated, and the sample from the latest, 
Miss Darcy’s Companion, will show you what I mean.

You can
listen to it here, to hear Darcy’s reaction when he discovers his true feelings, in a moment of crisis.
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Exploring the premise of Miss Darcy’s Companion was very rewarding. I always love to imagine them cutting to the chase, bypassing some of the obstacles and getting to bask in their happily ever after just that little bit sooner. Take for instance the Meryton Assembly. It was masterful, from beginning to end: the embarrassing Bennets, the arrogant newcomers (except sweet, lovely Mr Bingley) and of course the gratuitous insult that, from the very beginning, tainted Elizabeth’s view of Mr Darcy. But I must admit, I love the variations where they don’t get off on the wrong foot, which is one of the reasons I couldn’t resist the temptation to write one where Elizabeth meets Darcy at his best, not his worst. She sees him on his own territory, where he isn’t weighed and measured as a potential prize, where he has no need to play a part, and is free to be himself: a loving brother, a fair and considerate master, and an eminently nice man (albeit a little too masterful and self-confident, but who can blame him?)
 
Of course, that premise introduces other obstacles, such as the even greater disparity in their stations, which would influence the battle between head and heart.
 
Stevie Zimmerman exquisitely gives voice to Mr Darcy’s dilemma, as both he and Elizabeth embark on their separate journeys of self-discovery, while alongside them Georgiana blossoms from a shy girl into a confident young woman (and Wickham can’t resist throwing a few spanners in the works).
 
For a chance to sit back while Stevie brings the story to life, or win a signed paperback of 'Miss Darcy’s Companion,' please enter the international GIVEAWAY, and the very best of luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Please follow the blog tour for more chances to win. The posts, kindly hosted by Meredith Esparza, Claudine Dimuzio Pepe, Rita Deodato and Mira Magdo, will take you on a trip into Darcy Wonderland, reveal a conversation with Miss Darcy, tell you more about the audio-book backstory and what comes next, and ensure you’re all prepared for THE Chocolate Rating.
 
You can find out more on:
 
27 Nov 2017 – Austenesque Reviews
29 Nov 2017 – Just Jane 1813
30 Nov 2017 – From Pemberley to Milton
2 Dec 2017 – Obsessed with Mr Darcy

 

Thanks for reading, best of luck in the Giveaway, and have a magical December!
18 Comments
Glynis
24/11/2017 04:43:53 pm

I would love to win a signed copy Joana. I did sample the audio book and while the reading is excellent I still prefer to read for myself.
I don't know how to paste a link to my Amazon review so didn't enter that bit.
I'm looking forward to your next book although I imagine it must be hard to find the time with family commitments and visits to Pemberley etc 😊😘

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Glynis
24/11/2017 06:40:33 pm

Oh and I just saw that you are giving away some goodies. Well I must just say that I could be persuaded to accept those if I was the lucky winner. 😉

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Joana Starnes
25/11/2017 04:51:27 pm

Dear Glynis

Thanks so much for stopping by to read the post, and for the lovely comment! You're ever so kind.

I'll do my best to get cracking with a new book, this year has gone by so quickly, and it's true, I've been doing all sorts of other things instead. But fingers crossed, new year, new slate, new story :)

All the best and thanks for visiting!

DarcyBennett
24/11/2017 05:49:17 pm

Love Stevie's narration so hope to win the audible version. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Joana Starnes
25/11/2017 04:52:53 pm

A pleasure, and thanks for taking part! Stevie's narrations are so wonderful, aren't they?

Best wishes, and best of luck.

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Dung
24/11/2017 08:21:49 pm

I love your books Joana! Looking forward listening to them as well.

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Joana Starnes
25/11/2017 04:54:55 pm

Thanks so much, Dung! You'll love Stevie's style, her narrations are brimming with emotion. Lovely to see you here, and I promise to make haste with a new book :)

Take care, have a lovely weekend, and best of luck in the giveaway!

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Sharon
24/11/2017 09:46:40 pm

How fun and so generous of you!! Happy holidays!!

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Joana Starnes
25/11/2017 04:55:52 pm

Happy Holidays to you too, Sharon, and thanks for stopping by to read the post and enter the giveaway. Best of luck!

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Lúthien84 link
26/11/2017 03:11:18 pm

No offense to anyone but I am not an audiobook fan. I am slow in adopting to new ways (for a long time I prefer print copies over e-books but nowadays my choice is for the latter) but may be persuaded to give it a try. If I'm picked as the audiobook winner, can I exchange it to e-book, Joana? The goodie bag sounds lovely too. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Joana Starnes
27/11/2017 10:01:23 am

A pleasure, Sylvia. I SO wish it had crossed my mind to include Kindle versions in the giveaway! I'm rather new to Rafflecopter and not sure if i can do that now, once the giveaway has started, but I'll definitely do that next time. Fingers crossed that you win something you might like, and thanks for taking part.

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Lúthien84 link
29/11/2017 10:00:54 am

Sorry for I cannot help you there, Joana, because I have never tried using Rafflecopter giveaway on my blog before. Perhaps you can ask other authors who are familiar with it.

And thanks for the kind wish.

Msry
2/12/2017 10:06:27 am

Joana,

Just dropped by to wish you very success with your new audiobook!
Your writing coupled with Stevie's voice is a winning combination! ☺️

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Joana Starnes
3/12/2017 01:39:24 am

So glad you think so, Mary, I absolutely adore Stevie's voice and style!
Many thanks for your good wishes, you're ever so kind!

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Dung
2/12/2017 04:41:27 pm

Love your books Joana, looking forward to listening to them as well!

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Joana Starnes
3/12/2017 01:41:40 am

Thanks so much, Dung, I'm so happy to hear that! Wishing you all the best and I hope you'll come back to the UK soon.

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Laurie May
6/12/2017 10:06:36 am

I'd love to have this, should I win :D I'm collecting all your books and I'm in love with your writing

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Joana Starnes
6/12/2017 06:02:53 pm

Thanks so much, Laurie May, I'm ever so happy to hear that!! Many thanks for the kind words and best of luck in the giveaway!

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