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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P&P The Untold Stories: Denny at the Netherfield Ball

The Netherfield Ball, as seen by Lt. Denny November 26, 1811 LIEUTENANT DENNY, IMMACULATE IN HIS NUMBER ONE UNIFORM, paid his respects to his hosts, Mr. and Miss Bingley, before following Captain Carter into the main room of Netherfield. At his shoulder were his comrades, Pratt and Chamberlayne. His friends were looking for diversion, something …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Wickham & Denny in Meryton

Wickham and Denny Meet the Bennet Sisters in Meryton November 19, 1811 THE RETURN FROM LONDON BY POST was not unpleasant for Archibald Denny, lieutenant of militia, but his good humor was not only due to his traveling companion. George Wickham was an engaging sort of rascal much like himself, always ready to enjoy a …

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P&P The Untold Stories: A Party at Lucus Lodge

The Lucas Lodge Party (from Sir William’s POV) November 1, 1811 IT WAS A CAPITAL NIGHT AT LUCAS LODGE. Sir William Lucas was hosting a gathering in honor of the ____ Militia Regiment, and the lodge was filled with the principal families of the district: The Longs, the Gouldings, the Phillipses, and the Bennets. The …

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Throwback Thursday: Mrs. Bennet Tells All

Mrs. Bennet Tells All, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. One of the most enduring tropes in JAFF is the unfeeling, slightly cruel, and stupid Mrs. Bennet. Taking a bit from the novel and a lot from the P&P 1995 adaptation, there is a belief that Mrs. Bennet hates her second daughter and …

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Pride and Prejudice or Ship of Fools

Pride and Prejudice or Ship of Fools, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I have had the pleasure of reading and re-reading Miss Jane Austen’s major works many times, and while Persuasion remains my favorite, I can certainly understand the immense popularity of  her wonderful novel Pride and Prejudice. Heck, I’ve written ten …

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2023 Austen Variations Summer Book Sale

The 2023 Semi-Annual Book Sale! It’s summertime and the living is easy! Time to buy your beach reading. Jane Austen Variations will help you out with this generous Book Sale! Enjoy novels by Jennifer Altman, Jack Caldwell, L.L. Diamond, Amy D’Orazio, Monica Fairview, Lucy Marin, Christina Morland, Anngela Schroeder, Joana Starnes, and Shannon Winslow! Sale …

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Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner 10th Anniversary

Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner 10th Anniversary, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Ten years ago, I published the funniest novel I have written to date: MR. DARCY CAME TO DINNER – A Pride & Prejudice Farce. I’d like to deeply thank those of you who have been so kind to read it, …

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The Cajun Cheesehead Interviews Amy D’Orazio

The Cajun Cheesehead Interviews Amy D’Orazio Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. As you may know, we’re doing a round-robin interview series here at Austen Variations. The lovely Lucy Marin was kind enough to do a video interview of yours truly; it can be found HERE. (It’s my fault it’s so long. You can’t keep a …

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When They Were Young in the Crescent City

When They Were Young in the Crescent City, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Sorry I’ve been gone for a while. I’m working on three projects at once, and we just got over Carnival Season and Mardi Gras. The theme for this month is When They Were Young. There is only one book …

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New release Brother of the Bride

THE LAUNCH OF BROTHER OF THE BRIDE Official Launch for BROTHER OF THE BRIDE, a sequel to Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, by Jack Caldwell   Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I am proud to announce the release of my twelfth novel, BROTHER OF THE BRIDE, a sequel to Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Book Four of …

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