Tag: Jane Austen

Chapter Three from ROSINGS PARK by Jack Caldwell

Greetings, everybody! Jack Caldwell here. One of the first novels I wrote was the ground-breaking THE THREE COLONELS, a sequel to both Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. It was also the first book in my Jane Austen’s Fighting Men Series. I’ve have released the second book in that series, THE LAST ADVENTURE OF …

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May Flowers: When a Rose is More Than Just a Rose

We have a new month and a new theme here at Austen Variations! You’ve heard that April showers bring May flowers. I’m counting on it. We’ve certainly paid our dues here in Seattle with our wettest October through April on record. Now we deserve flowers in equally generous proportions. With that hope in mind, here’s …

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In Darcy’s Arms

April Showers bring May Flowers… and for Elizabeth Bennet, they might just bring romance, as well. On this particular April day, she has an unexpected (and stormy) encounter with Mr. Darcy…   “Odious, despicable man!” Elizabeth Bennet flung herself out of the kitchen door and hurtled down the path, narrowly missing the watering-can and sending …

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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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