Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Jan Hahn...In Appreciation of Readers

Dear Readers, you are in for a special treat today. Author Jan Hahn is having a great matching game with wonderful prizes as a giveaway. It is all in appreciation of you, the reader. I will let Jan Hahn tell you the rest! Have fun!

IN APPRECIATION OF READERS

As a writer, I confess that I write stories for myself.  Traveling back into the elegant world of Jane Austen’s characters and creating new adventures for them is a delightful escape for me.  Unfortunately, it’s also hard work.  At times, it results in downright hair-pulling frustration.  And sometimes, it comes to a complete and utter stop.  I lose my inspiration; the right word or phrase does not exist; and everything I write seems like rubbish. 

That’s when I thank God for readers.

Most of you have no idea what an encouraging comment on your part can do for me or any writer. To know that someone else gets what I’m trying to say gives me a feeling of kinship with the reader.  It restores my confidence.  I believe I actually can tell the story that’s disturbing my sleep.  When I am ready to give it all up, readers make me want to try again. 

So, today’s little post is my small way of offering a great big THANK YOU to each of you wonderful people who have read my books or even thought about reading my books!  I may write stories for myself, but when I can share them with you it’s like someone just added a generous dollop of chocolate syrup to my bowl of vanilla ice cream.

Below are four short quotes from my published novels.  See if you can match the quote to the correct novel.  If you haven’t read any of these books, pretend you’re taking a multiple choice quiz and guess. What can you lose?

Available on Amazon
Available on Amazon
The first four winners with the most correct answers will win (1) an autographed copy of their choice of any one of my books; (2) a set of lovely guest soaps made by Evie Cotton to commemorate publication of my latest novel A Peculiar Connection; (3) and a bookmark designed by Janet Taylor.  The first person to get all four answers correct will win all of the above plus a $25 gift card from Amazon.  This giveaway is international.  Don’t delay, do it today because time matters, and above all, have fun!
After the first four winners have been found, the remaining entries will be in a separate giveaway for one eBook, winners choice. (international)


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Available on Amazon
Available on Amazon


Books:

                 An Arranged Marriage
                 The Journey
                 The Secret Betrothal
                 A Peculiar Connection


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Quotes:  

(A)  She reached inside her reticule and pulled forth a folded square of paper, creased and yellowed by time. “I hoped to avoid this, but you leave me no choice. You cannot marry my nephew. It would not only be despicable in my eyes and that of the world, but it would be a sin against Heaven itself!”


(B)  I felt the heat of his hands upon me through his black leather gloves.  He was dressed entirely in black, from boots to cape to the jaunty hat on his head with a fluffy dark feather stuck in the band.  Blonde curls escaped from beneath his hat and provided the only contrast to his dark appearance.  He possessed the bluest eyes I had ever seen, a blue I had witnessed in neither man nor woman—almost crystalline—eyes I would have considered striking if encountered in a ballroom or parlour.  Staring straight ahead through cut-outs in the black mask covering his face, however, they appeared deadly.

(C)  That morning, an explosion of thunder awakened our household at dawn with such force that I fully expected to witness Napoleon’s cannon aimed at my window. If truth were told, such woe would not have been less welcome than the ceremony awaiting me. I stood at the window, watched the storm clouds unleash their fury, and judged the day perfect for my wedding.

(D)  Darcy shook his head.  “I do not know if I can overcome this, Fitzwilliam, and it has nothing to do with my pride!”

“I beg to differ on that point.  It has a great deal to do with your pride.  She is the only woman I know of who would actually have the impertinence to refuse your offer of marriage.  Is not that the reason you are ready to believe the worst about her behaviour?  I might remind you that any such misbehaviour is completely suspect and unproved.  No, Darcy, I say you have erred in this matter.  You choose to judge and condemn Miss Bennet because she has followed her heart and now her conscience.  You live in an ivory tower, and you demand that the woman you deign to love must have dwelt in one as well.  You must face reality, my friend.  You will not have your way this time, and you are in dire consequence of losing the one person you love because of your arrogance! If you cannot overcome this flaw in your character, then believe me . . . you do not deserve her.”
                                                                               






Okay, Readers! Now it is time to guess which book goes with which quote. Good luck to each of you. Remember, time is of an essence and there are prizes to be won! This giveaway will end at 11:59 P.M., 31 August, 2015 AND it is international!

33 comments:

  1. I hope I'm the first with the correct answers. Here goes:

    A) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The Journey
    C) An Arrange Marriage
    D) The Secret Betrothal

    Thank you very much for sponsoring the gifts, Jan.

    evangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. I notice I left out the 'd' in the title for Quote C. I hope I won't be penalised for it.

      C) An Arranged Marriage

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  2. My guess....
    A) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The journey
    c) An arranged marriage
    D) The secret Betrothal

    I hope I am right! Thanks so much for the opportunity! I am such a fan of your books Jan!

    snophy@hotmail.co.uk (Laughing With Lizzie)

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  3. this is my guess
    A: A Peculiar Connection
    B: The Journey
    C: An Arranged Marriage
    D: The Secret Betrothal

    Thank you for the giveaway carterkristina2 (at) gamil.com

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  5. I think :
    A ) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The Journey
    C) An Arrange Marriage
    D) The Secret Betrothal
    chiarapiccirilla(at) hotmail( dot)it
    Thnak you for the giveaway

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  6. A Peculiar Connection
    The Journey
    An Arranged Marriage
    The Secret Betrothal
    Kathy Wallace
    Babykathy1961@aol.com

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  7. (A) Sins of the Fathers
    (B) The Journey
    (C) An Arranged Marriage
    (D) The Engagement
    I've read them all and got those that have been published. Love your books!

    -Sandy

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    1. I know I used the original titles for some but that's how I always think of them.
      I'm hopeless! lol
      -Sandy

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    2. I knew what you meant, Sandy! :)

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    3. Thanks Janet. I don't need to be entered in the give away either since I purchased the books as soon as they came out! But even now, when I see someone talking about them, I think of the originals! I absolutely love all of Jan's stories!

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    4. So do I, Sandy! They are all excellent!

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  8. What a terrific game, Jan. I have all of your books so please do not enter me. I'm in 100% agreement with the others.

    Best wishes for "butt in chair - hands on keyboard - brain in gear - and words on screen." You type it - I'll read it.

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  9. A: A Peculiar Connection. B: The Journey. C: The Secret Betrothal. D: An Arranged Marriage. Is that correct? Here's hoping! - Amy Arena-Sitterley

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  10. A. A Peculiar Connection B. The Journey C. AN Arranged Marriage D. The Secret Betrothal. Enjoyball of you books, but my favourite is the journey.

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  11. Don't enter me for the giveaway, because I have all the books, but I wanted to say that I absolutely love your books, Jan! An arranged marriage is one of the first variations I read and one of the reasons I'm still reading JAFF. I just finished A peculiar connection two weeks ago and it was sad, but so captivating and it made the ending even sweeter! So I really hope your muse is very inspired at the moment! All the best!

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  12. Ahhh, and seeing how much a writer appreciates a reader's comments helps me to type up that review or send an email when I love a book.

    I had fun with your quote game. I've only read two so I'm pretty sure I got those right, but the other two I just guessed. I have all your books so please do not enter me.

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  13. A. A Peculiar Connection
    B. The Journey
    C. Arranged Marriage
    D. Secret Betrothal


    Hopefully these are right!!

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  14. blergh, forgot my email: t d r a u t 1 8 [at] g m a i l [dot] c o m

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  15. a) A Peculiar Connection;
    b) The Journey;
    c) An Arranged Marriage; and
    d) The Secret Betrothal.
    Thank you for the giveaway. My best regards to the best and authentic Janeite author.

    my email is: donandtisa@aol.com

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  16. I'm not going to guess but just waned to say I really appreciate your writing!

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  17. I love your books! I hope that you are writing more.

    A. A Peculiar Connection
    B. The Journey
    C. An Arranged Marriage
    D. The Secret Betrothal
    I am going to go and reread them! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  18. A) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The Journey
    C) An Arranged Marriage
    D) The Secret Betrothal

    Thank you for the give away.
    skamper25 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  19. A. A Peculiar Connection
    B. The Journey
    C. An Arranged Marriage
    D. The Secret Betrothal

    I have read all but Peculiar Connection and loved them!

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  20. A. A Peculiar Connection B. The Journey C. An Arranged Marriage D. The Secret Betrothal. Love your stories. So well written.

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  21. A A Peculliar Connection
    B The Journey
    C An Arranged Maarriage
    D The Secret Betrothal
    are my guesses
    my email is louannajeunesse@gmail.com

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  22. A) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The Journey
    C) An Arranged Marriage
    D) The Secret Betrothal
    My email is integr67 at aol dot com. Thank you for the giveaway!!

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  23. A) A Peculiar Connection
    B) The Journey
    C) An Arranged Marriage
    D) The Secret Betrothal

    Although I have read 3 out of the 4 books, I didn't think I would be able to guess all the quotes, I'm very happy I did. I had a fun time playing.

    My email is marcia.g.vasquez(at)gmail.com

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  24. Thank you to all who played this little game, and thank you to all those who didn't play but left kind comments. I really appreciate every word you said. And thanks to dear Janet for hosting me. Good luck to everyone!

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  25. I'm a little late to the game here, not having seen the post in time. But I wouldn't mind being entered into the drawing with the remaining entries.
    I say that A is A Peculiar Connection, B is The Journey, C is An Arranged Marriage, and D is The Secret Betrothal. I've read them all and loved them!
    GinnaSaisQuoi at verizon dot net

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  26. A is "A Peculiar Connection"
    B is "The Journey"
    C is "An Arranged Marriage"
    D "The Secret Betrothal"

    I would love to enter the giveaway :)

    ana (dot) mr (dot) 1986 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  27. A Peculiar Connection"
    B is "The Journey"
    C is "An Arranged Marriage"
    D "The Secret Betrothal"
    Brilliant books! Keep on writing!!!

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