My panel talk was over, and was well received; anxiety over the Author Signing event was relieved by the fun and delight of friends old and new coming up to buy my book and chat. So now there was nothing left to do at the JASNA annual general meeting in Williamsburg, VA, but to let …
Becoming a Pirate
Welcome to our Austen Variations Monthly Theme – Fantastical Austen! You will find just about anything goes this month! My one mash-up novel was ‘Pirates and Prejudice’ and I thought I would share an excerpt from it. How does one prepare to become a pirate, especially if you are the fastidious Fitzwilliam Darcy? When he …
Jane Austen in Williamsburg: Report from the JASNA AGM – Part 1
It’s not all that easy to get to Williamsburg, VA from Los Angeles – there are no direct flights, so it was 13 hours door to door, on two planes, a train, and two Ubers. Might have got as far as Rome in that time; and I arrived exhausted and uncertain about whether it was …
New Release: Fine Eyes and Pert Opinions
Would you believe I started this as a handwritten draft in 2014? I’m not sure which shiny project made me put it down, but I’m sure glad I finally returned to it! Now available on Amazon and all major booksellers! Chapter 1 Most days, Elizabeth could keep herself occupied and remind herself of the …
Being Mr Wickham – Future Plans
Adrian Lukis, the definitive Mr Wickham for many TV viewers, returned to the role of George Wickham live on stage this September in Bath and Stamford. Adrian reprised his beloved (oh go on, you know you do!) role in Being Mr Wickham, a brand new play written by Adrian and me, that lifts the sheets on …
Stormy September and Sneak Peek of It’s Always been You and Me
Well, I’m rounding out September with a sneak peek of the last book in the Wedding Planners series! I’m already hard at work on a Regency for my next. It’s a book I started five years ago and became distracted with An Unwavering Trust, so cross your fingers the muse cooperates and I can finish …
Weather or Not: Weather in Jane Austen’s Novels
There is no question that weather was a significant factor in Regency era life. Snow, heavy rain, and other poor meteorological conditions would have made travel next to impossible and may have led to illness and even death. As such, it is not surprising that Jane Austen often referenced the elements in her novels. While …
A Stormy September and a New Audio Release
Congratulations to Joan, winner of the audiobook. The giveaway is now closed. New in audio! I’m so excited to announce that A Most Affectionate Mother is now available in audio! I’ve always related to Mary Bennet much more than Elizabeth, and I just love it when she finds her own romance and happy ending on …
A “Stormy” Excerpt #2 from Ruin and Renewal by Jack Caldwell
Stormy September Excerpt #2 – Ruin and Renewal, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Getting into the mood of our current theme—Stormy September—I have looked through my previous novels to find a suitable excerpt. Not a lot of rain in my books, but I have two great examples. So, I going to give …
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