Jack Caldwell

Jack Caldwell is an author, amateur historian, professional economic developer, playwright, and like many Cajuns, a darn good cook. His nickname -- The Cajun Cheesehead -- came from his devotion to his two favorite NFL teams: the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. (Every now and then, Jack has to play the DVD again to make sure the Saints really won in 2010.) Always a history buff, Jack found and fell in love with Jane Austen in his twenties, struck by her innate understanding of the human condition. Jack uses his work to share his knowledge of history. Through his characters, he hopes the reader gains a better understanding of what went on before, developing an appreciation for our ancestors' trials and tribulations. When not writing or traveling with his wife, Barbara, Jack attempts to play golf. A devout convert to Roman Catholicism, Jack is married with three grown sons.

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  1. The Launch of THE COMPANION OF HIS FUTURE LIFE — 107 comments
  2. THE LAUNCH OF THE PLAINS OF CHALMETTE — 57 comments
  3. Book Launch – Bourbon Street Nights: Volume One of Crescent City — 52 comments
  4. Launch of THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL — 51 comments

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The Perils of Writing Historical Fiction

The Perils of Writing Historical Fiction, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. As you all know, I’m the token guy around here that writes Jane Austen-flavored historical novels. That doesn’t mean that my wonderful cohorts at Austen Variations don’t write historical fiction. They do. But we usually come to it from different directions. …

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Merriment: a scene from Brother of the Bride

Merriment: a scene from Brother of the Bride, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This month’s theme is merriment. Now, few people know merriment like us Cajuns. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras was on March 1, so it’s a little late to talk about that. And it is Lent, which we kinda take seriously over …

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Swashbuckling and Austen?

Swashbuckling and Austen? by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. What’s more romantic than a good swashbuckler, eh? Too bad Jane Austen never wrote one. Those of you who have read the novels of Jane Austen are familiar with her themes and style. It is a mark of her genus that her works are …

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2021 Deck the Shelves in the Closet Book Sale

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! The Holiday season is in full swing. We’ve finished Thanksgiving (in the US) and Chanukkah, and Christmas Day is here. Our halls are decked and presents opened. How about something for those gift cards to tide you over in your quiet hours as you await New Year’s Day 2022? Like a great …

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Deck the Shelves Book Sale – Coming Soon!

Greetings, everyone! Now that things are starting to get back to normal (we hope), we at Jane Austen Variations are shaking things up! The annual Deck the Shelves Book Sale, usually at the end of November, has been moved. CHECK US OUT BEGINNING CHRISTMAS DAY! SALES RUNS TO JANUARY 1 — NEW YEAR’S DAY! Stay …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 10

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 10, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Well, it’s been a lot of fun writing this thing. I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Meanwhile, I’ve got to get cracking on my next work for publishing, BROTHER OF THE BRIDE. So, back to the grindstone for me! …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 9

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 9, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I hope you enjoyed your time off last week. I’m back with the penultimate chapter of this novella. We’re back in Hertfordshire, where many questions will be answered. Somehow, I think you’re gonna like this offering. Just a …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 8

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 8, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. So, we had a surprise visitor last time. How about another one? Much information is revealed. Enjoy! Thanks goes to my lovely Beta Babe, Debbie! Part 7 may be found HERE. Back to our story: Part 8 FOR …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 7

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 7, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This is a nice long post. Enjoy! Thanks goes to my lovely Beta Babe, Debbie! Part 6 may be found HERE. Back to our story: Part 7 MR. GARDINER PLACED A GLASS of sherry before Elizabeth before settling …

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We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 6

We Have Mary King to Thank – Part 6, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Thanks for all the well wishes. My family is safe here in Louisiana and we escaped the worst of the damage. Many did not. Keep the families that lost people, both here and in the Central Atlantic states, …

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