The Cajun Cheesehead Analyzes Austen’s Characters #2 – Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, from Pride and Prejudice Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. This time, I’m looking at the Big Guy. Yep—Mr. Darcy goes under the microscope. Pray remember that my analysis is based solely on what Miss Jane Austen wrote. So, forget all about P&P 95 vs …
Did you pour over the pages of a baby name book for hours and hours before finally deciding what moniker your darling child would be saddled with for life? Authors give nearly as much thought to titling their latest works before sending them out into the world. A lot rides on that decision, and once …
Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday. Anne writes in her journal… March 18th, 1812 Dear Diary, William Darcy is …
The Cajun Cheesehead Critic Ranks Pride and Prejudice Adaptations, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everybody. Jack Caldwell here. The JA Universe was recently shaken by the titanic news that Netflix was producing a new adaptation of Miss Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice. Forgive me if I restrain my enthusiasm, given what they did …
Hello Everybody! It’s release day, and I’m really thrilled to present my latest book: Noblest Intentions!! For those of you who know my work, you know I sometimes get caught up in complicated plots with intrigue [and sometimes magic]. Not always, but it’s been known to happen 😉 Well, not Noblest Intentions! I was in …
The Cajun Cheesehead Analyzes Austen’s Characters #1 – Mr. Bennet, from Pride and Prejudice Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. For the next year, I’m going to do something very different. While I’m working my next novel, I’m going to explore some of Jane Austen’s famous and/or beloved characters. I’ll be going deep into their actions …
‘We have now another girl, a present plaything for her sister Cassy and a future companion. She is to be Jenny.” – George Austen on Jane Austen’s birth. No one could have possibly missed that today is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. And I’m celebrating with presents for you – my biggest freebie ever plus some …
Happy Birthday, Jane! To celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday, I have some books to giveaway! Whatever your preference, you have a choice. I have some paperbacks as well as some ebooks for you. Just click on the link. These books will be free on Amazon until tomorrow! First, the ebooks! Universal link: https://mybook.to/s3fuD9y Universal …
Welcome to the 2025 Austen Variations Advent Calendar, where our amazing authors will bring you a new gift every day from now until December 24th. Only 2 weeks left until Christmas. Time to get your cards in the mail! Oh. Wait. Most people don’t do that anymore, do they? But I’m not ready to give …
Welcome to our Pride & Prejudice prequel! P&P: Prelude to Pemberley tells the story of the time leading up to the events of Pride & Prejudice, including what Darcy and Elizabeth were doing and thinking, Georgiana Darcy’s story, the events of Ramsgate, how Mr. Bingley came to lease Netherfield, and much more! Join us on …
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