Now in Audio: Mr. Knightley in His Own Words!

Just a quick blast to let you know that Mr. Knightley in His Own Words is now a available in audio! – as well as Kindle, Nook, and paperback. Yay!

If you’re as big a fan of audiobooks as I am, perhaps you’ve been waiting for just this minute to sink your teeth – well, your ears, at least – into the delicious Mr. Knightley’s full story. Yes, it covers the time span of Jane Austen’s Emma, but SO much more! And all in his own words. What transpired to leave George Knightley master of Donwell at such a young age, and how did Mrs. Woodhouse talk him into a London season? Learn the answers to these and many other mysteries you may have always wondered about, as well as seeing how he fell in love with Emma. His point-of-view, this time.

British actor and voiceover artist Philip Battley has done a masterful job narrating the book, imho.  In fact, now that I see his picture alongside the cover, it strikes me that he would make a very fine Mr. Knightley himself! Don’t you think so? He did appear in an episode of Downton Abbey, I understand. So I will have to hunt up his performance there as soon as I get a chance.

Be sure to check out more about the book, including the audio sample here, and happy reading/listening!

Shannon Winslow

Shannon Winslow claims she was minding her own business – raising two sons and pursuing a very sensible career – when an ordinary trip to Costco about fifteen years ago changed her life. That was the day a copy of the ’95 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice fairly leapt off the shelf and into her oversized shopping cart. After watching the mini-series, Shannon was hopelessly hooked on the story, Colin Firth’s Darcy, and all things Jane Austen. One may guess what followed – compulsive reading, late-night trips to the library and video store, secret rendezvous with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Knightley. Finally, only one thing remained. Her dedication (or obsession, as it could more rightly be described) ultimately inspired her to begin writing her own stories a la Austen.

Here's what Shannon says about her unique approach to writing JAFF: "Since I’m just sappy enough to believe there’s only one true story for the characters I’ve grown to love (and Jane Austen wrote it), I amuse myself with adding onto rather than varying from canon - expanding on what Jane Austen gave us and filling in the blanks in the record with prequel, sequel, and supplemental views. What was Mr. Darcy doing all the time he’s absent from the page? What happened to Colonel Brandon in India? And how did our favorite couples fare after the wedding? Inquiring minds want to know, and I’m happy to deliver the answers!"

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