Particular Intentions Audio Book Release Day!!

Particular Intentions is now available through Audible and on Amazon and iTunes as an audiobook! I’m so excited to have it available this way, and hope in the future that I can work backwards a bit to offer you the rest of my books as well, though I’ll need a little break before I start putting more books up for that!

 

L.L Diamond

L.L. Diamond is more commonly known as Leslie to her friends, Mom to her three kids, and servant to her three cats. A native of Louisiana, she has been a wanderer for the past 20 years, living in Mississippi, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, England, and Missouri before settling in Maryland.
One day, Leslie may decide what she wants to do when she grows up but for now, she enjoys writing the stories that live in her head and coaching age group swimming. She has degrees in biology and studio art, certifications to coach swimming in the United States and Britain, and numerous fitness certifications. Leslie is also a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Her accomplishments include drawing, watercolor, and playing flute and piano, but much like Pride and Prejudice’s Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice!

After watching Sense and Sensibility with her mother, Leslie became a fan of Jane Austen, reading her collected works over the next few years. Pride and Prejudice stood out as a favourite and has dominated her writing since finding Jane Austen Fan Fiction.

Aside from mother and writer, Leslie considers herself a perpetual student. She has degrees in biology and studio art, but will devour any subject of interest simply for the knowledge. As an artist, her concentration is in graphic design, but watercolour is her medium of choice with one of her watercolours featured on the cover of her second book, A Matter of Chance. She coaches swimming and holds a variety of fitness certifications. She is also a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Leslie also plays flute and piano, but much like Elizabeth Bennet, she is always in need of practice!

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  1. What a wonderful giveaway package! Whether I win or not, the Austin stuff was cool to look at and I’m off to check out your books.

    1. Awesome! Thanks, Lucy!

    • Carol on March 24, 2017 at 12:44 am
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    Excellent giveaway. Love the socks.

    1. Aren’t they great! My husband just rolled his eyes when he saw them. Made them even better 😉 Thanks, Carol!

        • Anji on March 24, 2017 at 6:40 pm
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        Your husband isn’t the only one with the eye rolling, Leslie! A couple of years ago, I won a non-book giveaway that consisted of a “Do Not Disturb – I’m reading Jane Austen” door plate and a “I’d rather be at Pemberley” compact mirror. When the packet arrived the comment was “What is it this time? Mr. Darcy’s fob watch?” Not sure what he’d say about the socks!

        1. LOL! My husband just goes with it, and will find me items online sometimes. I think the socks were just a bit much for him. 🙂 I still think they’re great. Thanks, Anji!

    • Katherine Schmitt on March 24, 2017 at 12:58 am
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    You should be very proud, Leslie! Regardless of whether I win or not, IMHO, Audio Books represent a level of professionalism that not every author can achieve so your “win” is good enough for me!

    1. Thanks a bunch, Katherine! It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while, but sometimes it’s just taking that first step. 🙂

    • Jade on March 24, 2017 at 1:08 am
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    Awesome giveaway and i love all your books, ive read every one!

    1. Thanks so much, Jade!

    • Linda on March 24, 2017 at 1:36 am
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    I just read “Particular Intentions” for the second time not too long ago. I can’t but help think how great it would be to stretch back at night, turn the lights out, and have it read to me before bedtime! You have selected some great prizes for your giveaway, Leslie.

    1. Love to hear about re-reads. They are definitely great compliments! Thanks, Linda!

    • Lisa G. on March 24, 2017 at 1:37 am
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    I am very partial to an audio book and my favourites are always anything related to Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, at the moment I am listening to Return to Longbourn by Shannon Winslow and am loving it. If I’m not lucky enough to win a copy I will keep my eye out for it on Amazon. Thx from Lisa G

    1. Good luck, Lisa! Thanks a bunch!

    • Glynis on March 24, 2017 at 5:35 am
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    What a great giveaway Leslie. However I don’t have the facility for audio books so please don’t enter me in the draw. But you know me – can’t resist a comment 😃 so I will just say good luck with releasing the rest (and obviously with writing more!) I’m working on fitting more hours in the day so will let you know if I solve that problem 😂

    1. LOL! When you figure it out, please let me know! I could use more hours if for nothing more than a nap. 😉 Thanks, Glynis!

    • Lauren K. on March 24, 2017 at 6:05 am
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    Thanks for a great giveaway! I love audiobooks because I can sneak more “reading” in during my commute or during bouts of spreadsheet hell lol.

    1. Yikes! I’m not a fan of spreadsheets. My husband makes them and I ruin them. 🙂 Good luck, Lauren, and thanks for commenting!

    • Lora Fujinaga on March 24, 2017 at 6:17 am
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    I lovery your stories and love audio books. Thank you for having another giveaway. I hope i’ll get lucky this time.

    1. Thanks, Lora! I hope you’ll get lucky too.:)

    • Schlomit Schwarzer on March 24, 2017 at 7:10 am
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    Thank you for the giveaway. I am in desperate need to read another sequel, and I like all things Jane Austen. Good luck to everyone but specially to me.

    1. I don’t really write sequels, but still JAFF fun. Good luck, Schlomit!

    • Laurie Neff on March 24, 2017 at 8:00 am
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    I love this give away ~ what fun! I can’t wait tho start reading your other books too!

    1. I’m so glad you like the giveaway! Thanks a bunch for entering!

    • Lilyane Soltz on March 24, 2017 at 8:04 am
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    How wonderful – I’d be delighted (and honored) to have such a gift package. If it’s Austen, then it works for me.

    Thank you so much, Leslie – and good luck to all!

    1. Can’t go wrong with Austen, can you? Thanks, Lilyane!

    • Madeline on March 24, 2017 at 8:46 am
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    Love the items in giveaway. Always love looking for new ways to catch up with my favorite Mr. Darcy !

    1. Mr Darcy is definitely the best! Thanks, Madeline!

    • Pam Hunter on March 24, 2017 at 8:48 am
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    Thanks for the great giveaway! Congrats on the audio book, too!

    1. Thanks, Pam! Good luck!

    • Kathy Stewart on March 24, 2017 at 9:15 am
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    Your books are always a fun read! Love Jane Austen and the variations!

    1. I’m so glad you enjoy them! Thanks, Kathy!

    • DarcyBennett on March 24, 2017 at 9:51 am
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    Congrats on the release of Particular Intentions to audiobook. I love listening to audiobooks on my commute. Thanks for the giveaway!

    1. Sounds like a great time to listen to them! Thanks, DarcyBennett!

    • BeckyC on March 24, 2017 at 10:27 am
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    Congratulations! I love listening to my favorite books again on audio! Thank you for the generous giveaway!

    1. My pleasure! Good luck, Becky!

    • Deb Creveling on March 24, 2017 at 10:31 am
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    Would love to listen to an Austen variation on audio. Thanks for offering the contest.

    1. I love giveaways, too! And I’m not even winning anything 😉 Thanks, Deb!

    • Lynn Char on March 24, 2017 at 10:42 am
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    I don’t know how I missed this book! It’s now on my wish list so it won’t be long before I pick it up I suspect! Thanks for the giveaway!

    1. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks, Lynn!

  20. I have this book already but giveaways are so much fun. The socks are cute. It also fun to listen to audio. It nice to know how many other readers are into JA fanfic. We can really get hocked on D&E.

    1. We can definitely get addicted to D&E! Thanks, Charlotte!

  21. Totally entering 😀

    1. I’m so glad! Thanks, blodeuedd!

  22. I am so excited for your audiobook release, Leslie!! Congratulations!

    And this giveaway is amazing–crossing my fingers and wishing really hard!! 😉

    Have a lovely day!

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

    1. Good luck! Thanks, Susanne!

    • Carole in Canada on March 24, 2017 at 11:44 am
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    Congratulations! I so enjoyed Particular Intentions and have it as an e-book. I have not yet progressed to audiobooks though, but I would love to have a chance at the other items!!!

    1. We’ll have to see what we can do to get you into audio books! 😉 They’re great while you clean house! My house was the cleanest it’s been in a long time while I was listening to this one. Thanks, Carole!

    • Ann Dawson on March 24, 2017 at 11:55 am
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    Congratulations on the launch of an audio book.Thank you for an amazing Jane Austen related international giveaway.

    1. Glad you like it! Thanks, Ann!

    • Sheila L. Majczan on March 24, 2017 at 12:13 pm
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    Thank you for a chance to win these lovely prizes. And best wishes on the release of the audio.

    1. Thanks a bunch, Sheila!

    • Mary Ellen on March 24, 2017 at 12:50 pm
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    Thank you for offering this giveaway package!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    1. My pleasure! Thanks, Mary Ellen!

    • Chelsea K on March 24, 2017 at 1:19 pm
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    Thank you for the great giveaway, this is one of the many books on my to be read shelf that my library does not have yet so it would be great to win it and an audio is even better since you do other things while listening or listen with someone else who is a Jane Austen fan. The other items in the giveaway package sound really fun as well. The socks look really cute.

    1. The socks are fun. I love finding new things to put in my giveaways! Thanks, Chelsea!

    • Tina Corkum on March 24, 2017 at 1:20 pm
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    Thanks for the opportunity!

    1. Thanks, Tina! Good luck!

    • Laura H on March 24, 2017 at 3:09 pm
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    Congratulations on the book release! I would love to win this prize. Thanks for the opportunity!

    1. Thanks so much, Laura!

    • Cate on March 24, 2017 at 6:07 pm
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    What could be better than Austen and socks?
    A giveway related to the above!

    1. LOL! Too true! Thanks, Cate!

    • Audrey Reed on March 24, 2017 at 6:09 pm
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    Very cool swag but I am most excited about the audio book!

    1. I am too! Thanks, Audrey!

    • Daniela Quadros on March 24, 2017 at 6:09 pm
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    What a wonderful giveaway, Leslie! Thanks! 🙂

    1. Glad you approve 🙂 Thanks, Daniela!

    • Shelley Hoisington on March 24, 2017 at 6:12 pm
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    Congratulations on the audiobook release. Thank you for offering the chance of this giveaway package.

    1. Thanks, Shelley!

    • Erika Messer on March 24, 2017 at 6:30 pm
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    Very interesting blurb on the Amazon page 🙂 Has me thinking that I definitely want to read it! Congrats and thank you 😀 Erika Messer, hopefuldelights1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    1. Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! thanks, Erika!

    • Anji on March 24, 2017 at 6:46 pm
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    As a big fan of audiobooks, it’s so good to hear that you’re considering putting your back catalogue on to audio, too.

    Thanks so much for the lovely generous giveaway. Curling up with a good book with feet all nice and warm in a pair of JA socks (see my comment above about my hubby’s possible reaction to that) sounds like an ideal evening!

    1. I’m trying to, Anji. You just have to put it up there and hope someone good auditions. My books are rather long, so we’ll see. I’ve had two auditions for An Unwavering Trust, and I’m not a big fan of either unfortunately.

      I’m almost tempted to send you a pair of socks just for the story of his reaction. 😉

      Thanks, Anji!

    • Marivi Sanz on March 24, 2017 at 6:56 pm
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    Congratulations on the audiobook! And thank you for the giveaway, even if I don’t win 🙂

    1. Thank you, Marivi!

    • Pouran on March 24, 2017 at 8:44 pm
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    Congratulations on the release of your audio book and thank you for the giveaways. This book is in my reading list. I love the cover! Historically, I have never won anything and I gave up trying for giveaways long time ago. However, I find having the honor of having a brief conversation with all of you talented authors and reading my fellow fans’ comments as thrilling as winning.

    1. We’re honored to talk to you too! I hope you win something soon. I’m not usually one who wins drawings either, but you never know. Thanks, Pouran!

    • Alecia on March 25, 2017 at 12:06 am
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    Congrats on the audiobook. I have to admit I prefer something to hold, but the audiobook is a great step for you as an author. I also meant to comment on one of the other posts about this book; I think this is my all-time favorite JAFF cover. Too cool. (I like your others as well.) The JA socks are great. My husband gave me a pair for Christmas, along with a JA mug and a book of quotes. Thankfully he tolerates my JAFF obsession.

    Thanks for your great books!

    1. Thanks so much for the compliment on the cover! I’m so picky and it usually takes me a little while to find a portrait that hasn’t been used before, but it’s worth it. I do love this one. I already have a portrait in mind for Particular Attachments, but I’m still working on it. Thanks, Alecia!

    • Eva E on March 25, 2017 at 9:37 am
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    This is a wonderfult book and would love to listen to the audiobook as I have my daily walk. I can pretend I am Lizzy Bennet rambling about the country side but on asphalt! Thank you for the giveaway . Your books are wonderful!

    1. LOL! Sounds like a great fantasy. Thanks so much, Eva!

    • Robin on March 25, 2017 at 12:20 pm
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    Great giveaway, and thank you! Listening to an audio version would be a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

    1. Thanks, Robin!

  41. Congrats on the new book! The cover is lovely.

    1. Thanks so much, Sue!

    • TJ on March 26, 2017 at 3:43 pm
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    Congratulations on having it as an audiobook!

    1. THanks so much!

  43. Congratulations, Lynn Char! I hope you enjoy your audio book!

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