Tag: Jane Austen

Conceit & Concealment Cover Reveal!

Once upon a time, disguise of every sort was his abhorrence. Now Darcy could barely recall a time when he had not worn a disguise.   ~~~ You know the story. It’s 1811, and Bingley has invited Darcy to Netherfield. There are too many Bennet sisters at Longbourn. But every Pride & Prejudice variation needs a change. Wait for it – Napoleon …

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March Madness – Mr. Darcy meets Capt. Wentworth by Jack Caldwell

Hello, everybody. Jack Caldwell here. As you may know, I’m working on ROSINGS PARK, my sequel to THE THREE COLONELS. Unfortunately, it’s been a slow process and I appreciate your patience. (It doesn’t help that I’m also editing my Persuasion sequel, PERSUADED TO SAIL, at the same time!) Anyhow, there’s an interlude in ROSINGS PARK …

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Double Book Launch!

My big double launch day is finally here! And I do mean FINALLY. One of these two books has been waiting a very long time for publication. It really started about eight years ago. I’d had about the best fun of my life writing my first two JAFF novels, and now I was diligently pursuing their …

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A New Love: Excerpt from Who Needs Mr Willoughby?

Is there anything more exhilarating than that first, heady flush of love? The world becomes a wonderful place and life is suddenly full of possibility. Birds swoop against the bluest of skies, singing a cheery accompaniment as the new lovers embark on a romantic adventure. Of course, if one doesn’t choose wisely, heartache will eventually follow …

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Backstage at Pride and Prejudice by Jack Caldwell

The Cajun Cheesehead Chronicles by Jack Caldwell Hello, everybody. Jack Caldwell here. Long-term readers of my work know I have a peculiar sense of humor. Every now and then, my muse falls victim to it. Like today. So, instead of writing some romantic piece that will leave you in a puddle of mush, you get …

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Most Romantic Lines Ever

Happy Valentines Day to our dear readers! To celebrate this romantic day, we’re sharing our favorite romantic line with you. Share your own favorite lives with us in the comments!   Mary Simonsen – Convincing Mr. Darcy – “You make it sound as if my wish is your command,” Darcy told Elizabeth. “It is not. …

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Double-the-Fun Cover Reveal

What could be more fun and exciting to book lovers (and authors) than a brand new cover revealed? Two brand new covers revealed, of course! That’s what I have for you today: the full covers of the two new books I’m releasing together at the end of the month. Yippee! Leap of Faith and Leap …

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Jane in January: Answers to “How Well Do You Know Your Jane?”

How well did you know locations from Jane Austen’s life and locations from Austen adaptations? Answers for the Austen Variations portion will be here and the answers for part two will be on my blog at lldiamondwrites.com.       Just in case you were curious about the actual answers, here we go! This house …

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Jane in January: How Well Do You Know Your Jane?

How well do you know locations from Jane Austen’s life and locations from Austen adaptations? Today, Abigail Reynolds and I are going to test your knowledge of these places in two quizzes!   How well do you know Jane Austen? Can you guess these locations from Jane Austen’s life? This house is unfortunately no longer …

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January Scavenger Hunt Answers and Winner by Jack Caldwell

Hello, everybody. Jack Caldwell here. First, I want to thank everyone for participating in Guess Who from CRESCENT CITY, my entry in the Austen Variations Jane in January Scavenger Hunt. Everyone did very well, getting almost all the answers right. A couple of the questions, particularly the first two, were tricky and tripped up most …

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