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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Launch of THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

Launch Party for THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, a Story of JANE AUSTEN’S FIGHTING MEN by Jack Caldwell     Hello, everybody—Jack Caldwell here. I am proud to announce the release of my ninth novel and the second book in my newest series, THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, a Story of …

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Preview of THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

A preview of THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, a Story of JANE AUSTEN’S FIGHTING MEN by Jack Caldwell     Hello, everybody—Jack Caldwell here. I am proud to announce that in a few weeks I will release my ninth novel and the second book in my newest series, THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE …

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Austen at the Seaside: An Excerpt from PERSUADED TO SAIL

Summer is here! Time for days at the beach with lots of sun, sand, and romance. Grab your sunblock and join your favourite Austen characters in their adventures at the sea. The Cajun Cheesehead returns to give a couple of bits from his unpublished sequel to PERSUASION.       Ahoy, maties—Jack Caldwell is back. …

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Austen at the Seaside: An Excerpt from THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

Summer is here! Time for days at the beach with lots of sun, sand, and romance. Grab your sunblock and join your favorite Austen characters in their adventures at the sea. For this edition of the Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles, Jack Caldwell offers a seafaring preview from his upcoming novel, THE LAST ADVENTURE OF THE SCARLET …

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Movies in May: How Hollywood Ruins Jane Austen

Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! A cranky Jack Caldwell has his say about Hollywood and Jane Austen in this edition of the Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles.       The …

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March Madness — PerfectLizzy® Meets Her Match by Jack Caldwell

Have you ever wanted to read how a conversation would go between Darcy and Captain Wentworth? Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot? Have you ever thought Mrs. Norris and Lady Catherine could be best buds? Then you’ll love March Madness where we combine characters from Jane Austen’s …

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Anniversary February – Frederick and Anne Wentworth

To commemorate our second anniversary, we invite you, our loyal readers and friends, to join us this month at Austen Variations. We have grand plans! For February, we intend to share the endearing moments of Jane Austen’s beloved characters as they celebrate their own anniversaries. It’s Jack Caldwell’s turn today. This edition of the Cajun …

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The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles – Jane Bennet Does The Austen Interviews

  What better way to start the year that to focus on one of Jane Austen’s most beloved characters. Join us as Jane Bennet undergoes THE AUSTEN INTERVIEWS.   The Austen Interviews #9: An Interview with Miss Jane Bennet   JACK CALDWELL: Hello, everyone—Jack Caldwell here. It is Jane Bennet in January time here at …

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12 Days of a Jane Austen Christmas: Crescent City Giveaway by Jack Caldwell

The Cajun Cheesehead Christmas Chronicles [Originally posted 03/26/2011] Hello, folks. Jack Caldwell here. As I have said ad nauseum, I am a Cajun, born and raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana. You may have heard of it: Jerry Reed’s Amos Moses (http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jerry_reed/amos_moses.html) I digress. (You should be used to that by now.) Anyhow, Louisiana being what it …

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The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles [part 2 of 2] by Jack Caldwell

  The Return of The Austen Interviews #8 – Another Interview with Miss Caroline Bingley JACK CALDWELL – Hello, everyone—Jack Caldwell here. For this edition of The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles, I’ve decided to bow to popular demand and bring back The Austen Interviews! For those of you living in a cave, this is a series …

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