Drinks, Desserts, and a Free Short Story!

My Dear Austen Friends ~ To say it’s been a strange & stressful past few months would be a serious understatement (at least in our house!), but I definitely warmed to the idea of sharing some recipes in May and just had to share a few on the blog. Here’s hoping the selection I’ve included …

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JAFF in June is almost here

Coming soon! Mark your calendars for our free virtual conference: JAFF in June   Author panels, readings, Q&A! Talks, discussions and plays! Everything a JAFF lover could ask for in two weekends, from the comfort of your own home! The schedule might still be subject to change, but here’s a sneak peek! Times listed below …

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More from ‘A Timely Elopement’

Good morning! Thanks for stopping by last Monday for a peek at my upcoming book. If you missed that post, you can find it here. But in a nutshell, this is the premise: “What if Mr Darcy’s first proposal was interrupted by a bearer of ill tidings? The worst tidings: an elopement! Ah, but whose elopement …

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Tempted Chapters Four and Five

Yes, you read that right… Two chapters this week! Why? Because I said, that’s why. Unlike my kids, I’m guessing no one here will complain when I say that. I hope you enjoy! Chapter Four Derbyshire, EnglandJuly 1900 Great Scott! Elizabeth swallowed and put a trembling hand to the window. How did one form an oath …

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The Best Cookies Ever

For our Fabulous Food month, I wanted to share something brilliant and regency period-appropriate. But I don’t know any authentic regency recipes. What I do know is cookies.  I’ve taken this particular recipe to multiple potlucks and parties, and I have never left without someone requesting the recipe. Not once. If you are sad, these …

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Chapter 1 – Confined with Mr. Darcy

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I made the announcement on Friday, telling you about my new story, and now, it’s time to start previewing! I’ve seen the preliminary sketches from Andrea for the cover, and she assures me everything is going well. I can’t wait for you to see the final. Her sketch of Pemberley is awesome …

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Coming soon, Macaroons!

Good morning, and I hope you’re safe and well. Thanks for stopping by for a chat. You bring your tea or your coffee, and I’ll bring the snacks. Virtual ones, but hey, what can we do? A while ago, I was searching through Regency cookbooks for some nibbles that could feature in a scene in …

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Tempted Chapter Three

Well, here we are at Chapter Three!  I hope you are all staying healthy and well. I keep working away at this beast, trying to make it mind. This week’s offering includes a bit of  Elizabeth’s back story, but that will not be the case in every chapter.  I think you’ll find that the Bennets …

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Now I’m in trouble…

Uh, oh. Now I’m in trouble! You can throw rotten fruit, but no death threats, okay? 😉 I like writing happy books. But last summer I posted something on Facebook about how much I’d enjoyed writing variations where Mr. Darcy had a brother, and suddenly an evil plot bunny sprung full-grown into life right in …

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Launch Day – Persuaded to Sail

Official Launch for PERSUADED TO SAIL, a sequel to Austen’s Persuasion, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I am proud to announce the release of my tenth novel, PERSUADED TO SAIL, a sequel to Austen’s Persuasion, Book Three of JANE AUSTEN’S FIGHTING MEN. In 2012, I published an audacious book: a joint sequel …

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