Mr Darcy, Vampyre Giveaway
I have one copy of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre to giveaway!
Description: Amanda Grange, bestselling author of Mr. Darcy’s Diary, gives us something completely new—a delightfully thrilling, paranormal Pride and Prejudice sequel, full of danger, darkness and deep romantic love…
Amanda Grange’s style and wit bring readers back to Jane Austen’s timeless storytelling, but always from a very unique and unusual perspective, and now Grange is back with an exciting and completely new take on Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
Mr. Darcy, Vampyre starts where Pride and Prejudice ends and introduces a dark family curse so perfectly that the result is a delightfully thrilling, spine-chilling, breathtaking read. A dark, poignant and visionary continuation of Austen’s beloved story, this tale is full of danger, darkness and immortal love.
I am posting this giveaway a little earlier than planned since I am so excited about it. My official review will be up next month but let me say I definitely give this one a 4 out of 5 stars. I am fortunate enough to be able to interview Amanda Grange in August and since I know a lot of people were looking forward to this book I would give you not only the chance to win a copy but also to have your question answered by Amanda. I will pick at least one submitted question (maybe more depending on the number of entries) to include in my interview.
The Rules:
1. Open to US residents only.
2. To enter you must leave a question you would like Amanda to answer.
3. To receive an additional entry add me to your blogroll, subscribe in Google Reader or email, post about the giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. and leave the link in a comment. You will get an additional entry for each place you post.
4. I will use a random number generator to choose the winner of the copy of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre.
5. Giveaway is open until July 24.
Posted in Books, General Fiction, Giveaways, Romance
July 14th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I subscribe I tweeted and my question is How do you as an author go about picking up a classic story and building on that story line?
July 14th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Yay! I totally want to read this. I’m a HUGE fan of Jane Austen and miss Mr. Darcy
Question:
What are some of your favorite songs?
Yeah I can’t think of anything book related to ask that you won’t already ask…
I’ve been following your but I guess I wasn’t on your friend connect thing, now I am.
July 14th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
My question is out of all the classics what is it about Pride and Prejudice that drew you to use it as the base for your story?
I subscribe in Google Reader and am part of the Google Friend Connect.
July 15th, 2009 at 12:18 am
I would like Amanda to tell us who some of her favorite vampires are and what makes them such great characters.
I subscribe via Google Reader.
Tweet: http://twitter.com/morbidromantic/statuses/2647526509
Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/07/14/book-giveaways-07-13-07-19/
July 15th, 2009 at 7:34 am
My question for Amanda is – If you could trade places with anyone, past or present, real or fiction, who would it be and way.
July 15th, 2009 at 7:34 am
You are on my blogroll
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/
July 15th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Email subscriber
July 15th, 2009 at 7:35 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/bridget3420/status/2651722264
July 15th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Shared on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/bridget.hopper?ref=profile
July 15th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Shared on my Myspace blog
http://www.myspace.com/bridgetlaprairie
July 15th, 2009 at 8:05 am
This sounds awesome! Is this a one off, or will there be a sequel?
July 15th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I’d like to know how the author copes with writers block.
oheeyore at hotmail dot com
July 15th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I subscribe via email and google reader.
oheeyore at hotmail dot com
July 15th, 2009 at 8:28 am
If you had to own a cow, what color cow (naturally-occurring hues only) would you choose?
[I know it's not related to writing of books, but it's my standard 'weird get to know you' question]
Thanks!
celialarsen(at)gmail(dot)com
July 15th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Question for Amanda: When you, lets say are so hungry and you just have to get up in the middle of writing a chapter, how easy or hard is it to get right back into it?
I sub. via email.
I sub. via google reader
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/leslielv08/status/2652692152
Leslie
July 15th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Which do you enjoy more – the actual Jane Austin Novels or the movies of her books?
Your book sounds fantastic – hope I win!!!
July 15th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I subscribe via my email – thanks.
July 15th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Were you always interested in Vampyres or was this something new for you? It looks like a fun story.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Please enter me for the drawing.
My question: Are there any other classic novels or characters you would like to put your spin on?
July 15th, 2009 at 10:18 am
email is
christinezeg[at]gmail[dot]com
July 15th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Well, I think my question would be. . . seeing how he’s my second favorite JA hero, bookwise, ah, I’m just dying for Henry Tilney’s Diary. Would you happen to know or have an idea when it’ll be out in the US? I have all your others, and just picked up Brandon’s yesterday, so I haven’t read it just yet. LOL
Lois
July 15th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
My question for Amanda Grange would be:
Do you have any writing rituals to help you get into the mood (and time period)? If so, what are they?
1. My blog post
2. My Tweet
3. I subscribed via Google reader.
4. I Facebooked it.
Thanks for doing this giveaway!! I’m sooo dying to read this book — it combines my two favorite things!
July 15th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Please enter me into the drawing!
My question is:
Did you decide to use the vampire genre before or after the Twilight craziness?
July 15th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Question: If you were a country song – what song would you be?
missremmeres@gmail.com
July 15th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Woo Hoo! I really want to win this book. It was one of the books on my “maybe” list for Stephanies challenge, but when we the offer to double the challenge came up I couldn’t resist. I’m intrigued.
I read I think part of the first chapter and I wanted to keep going.
1. My Question: What inspired you to make Mr. Darcy a vampyre? What in his character, as written by Jane Austen, stuck out and screamed, “make me a sequel…and by the way I’m a vampyre!”?
2.
3. My Facebook Post- I’m not sure how to link it to here…but your blog came up with a pretty little picture of the book when I set the link sooooooo. I hope I did it right.
4. I just subscribed via Google Reader
Thanks for the giveaway!
jennifermorrill(at)att(dot)net
July 15th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
My question:
With so many authors jumping on the Paranormal Fiction bandwagon, or those who have been here for awhile, what do you feel as an author makes your work stand out?
I also followed on Google Reader.
July 15th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Blogged about giveaway
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2009/07/715-book-giveaway-list.html
July 15th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I can’t wait to read this book! Please enter me in your exciting contest. I am a follower of your blog.
My question for Amanda:
What inspired you to consider Mr. Darcy a vampyre? How much of the book is during the Pride and Prejudice timeline?
July 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am
And I should be getting the email now from the blog and I twittered at http://twitter.com/OV_099
Lois
July 16th, 2009 at 11:07 am
I read alot of blogs, I stumble upon a lot of book giveaways, but not one of them includes people that are not residents of the United States.
It is sooooo not fair!
I love reading, I try to buy new books when I can – as I live in Israel and the offer here is pretty limited, I would lije to be able to buy more books but my financial means are …well, like everybody elses…so, that’s it really.
Not fair. I know it is expensive to ship books outside the US but still…
July 16th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Hi Amanda! Awesome about your new book! I had the joy of reading a couple of yours and this is a new adventure for you! Was there research available from that time period on the idea of vampires? Anything you learned that really stood out to you and what?
cathiecaffey (at) gmail (dot)com
July 16th, 2009 at 11:22 am
And too here are the places I posted (seems it won’t post all in one email)
cathiecaffey(at)gmail(dot)com
+1 I posted this contest on my blog! Its on the side where it says Contest!
http:// caffeys-reads.blogspot.com
+1 on my blog on MySpace at:
http:// MySpace.com/auntcaffey
+1 Facebook at:
http:// Facebook.com/cathiecaffey
+1 and twittered it with
CaffeyCathie and cc’d you!
+1 Subscribed to your blog on Google reader
+1 Added you to my blogroll on my blog above
July 16th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Ramona-I know it sucks. I feel the same way when I see giveaways open only to the UK. Sorry I can’t do int’l but the ones that are not publisher sponsored are being sent out of my own pocket and things are tight. I only do them because there are some books I really love and want to spread the word. Hope you can find more blogs in the Israel area that do local giveaways!
July 16th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I guess my question would be – How did you decide to retell some of Jane Austen’s work, and was it hard to put your own spin on them?
I subscribed via my email and also posted about the contest in my sidebar (http://cornucopiaofreviews.blogspot.com)
July 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hm…why did you choose the spelling of vampire that you did? I’d love to know that.
What are your thoughts on the cover?
-Lauren
July 16th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Oh, and I subscribe via email.
–Lauren
July 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
My question would be:
When you’re not writing, what genre do you enjoy reading and who are some of your favorite authors?
July 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
My question is: How has Twilight and the paranormal trend influenced you in your writing?
Also, mentioned the giveaway on my blog: http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekend-links_17.html
July 18th, 2009 at 3:51 am
My question is: Are you the first author/writer in your family?
Also, I am a subscriber, have you on my blogroll, am a follower and I blogged about your contest here: http://ladyvampire2u.blogspot.com/2009/07/contest-extravaganza.html
Thanks!
LadyVampire2u(AT)gmail(DOT)com
July 18th, 2009 at 6:24 am
My question is what is your favorite vampire or horror movie? tWarner419@aol.com
July 18th, 2009 at 8:05 am
I love P&P and vampires so this sounds right up my ally!
I have to ask, what came first your love for Jane Austen works or the paranormal?
I am a follower.
I am a subscriber.
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Tweeted:
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July 18th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
What’s your favorite musical?
July 19th, 2009 at 6:17 am
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July 19th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I would like to ask Amanda Grange:
What inspired you to become a writer? When did you become a writer? I am curious as I have a few daughters (10 and 14) who write very well and seem a gift to write creatively.
This book sounds very intriguing as I love P&P and paranormal books. I look forward to this read whether from the giveaway or obtaining on my own.
Posted about this giveaway on my blog’s sidebar.
ibeeeg.blogspot.com
I am follower via GoogleReader
ibeeeg(at)gmail(dot)com
July 19th, 2009 at 9:09 am
I would ask: What made you first think ‘ooo what if Mr.Darcy(or whomever) was a vampire’
July 19th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
How old were you when you wrote your first story?
July 21st, 2009 at 11:55 am
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July 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pm
we all loved mr darcy & maybe fantasized about you, what made you decide to take it to the vampire level?
July 21st, 2009 at 10:22 pm
What Vampyre books have you read?
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 am
If you had to be bitten, what type of vampyre would you like to do the biting.
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Do you enjoy horror or romance books more?
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:48 am
I know there have been several variations of the original Mr. Darcy character in the recent adaptations for several “after P&P” stories. How does your Mr. Darcy compare to the original?
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
I would like to ask what you draw your inspiration from?
What do you do to help with writers block when those ideas just seem log jammed sometimes?
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Do you think you will do any other sequels with a paranormal flair?
Thanks for the giveaway!
kherbrand at comcast dot net
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
I subscribe to your email and follow you through feed demon.
I also tweeted –
http://twurl.nl/1irguh
thanks!
kherbrand at comcast dot net
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Why do you write paranormal fiction?
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Hiya Amanda! (That seems weird since my twin’s name is Amanda!)
What made you want to write about vampires?
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Who is your favorite Paranormal author?
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Hi there
My question is this: Amanda, if you personally could sit in conversation, side by side, under a full moon sky and miles, miles from nowhere, which of your characters would you most love to have a private conversation with? And what topic would you select for the conversation?
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:49 pm
What other classic novel do you think would be better with vampires?
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
What inspired you to make him a vampyre?
July 24th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Do you follow any of the popular vampire tv shows that are on currently?
July 25th, 2009 at 2:45 am
Aw, I missed your deadline! I love historical romance (Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorites!) and vampire novels so when I saw your the title of this book at Bibliophiles ‘r’ Us, I just had to come over and check it out.
July 26th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
my question is this: Why the sudden glut, if you will, of vampire novels in popular literature?
madamerkf at aol dot com
July 29th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Pride and Prejudice