Back in October I released a new modern Pride and Prejudice Christmas novella, “Frosted Window Panes.” I have posted several excerpts and have another one today. Here are the links to the previous excerpts: Excerpt 1 Excerpt 2 Excerpt 3 I have one announcement before I post today’s excerpt. I have now put “Frosted Window …
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Cover Reveal – Brother of the Bride
Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I was asked by at least one fan if my latest novel would be out for Christmas. Well, ho-ho-ho and call me Santa, because here it is! So, what do you think? Ellen Pickels did her usual fantastic job, didn’t she? BROTHER OF THE BRIDE is …
Dispelling the Gloom, Part 4
Happy November—and for those of you who celebrate the holiday, Happy American Thanksgiving! I am thankful to be part of a community that takes such pleasure in Jane Austen’s works. I’m also thankful for your patience! Over a month ago, I began a “vignette” called “Dispelling the Gloom,” based on October’s magic and malevolence theme. …
How Lady Catherine Became a “Witch”, by Jack Caldwell
How Lady Catherine became a “witch”, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. The monthly theme “Which Witch: Magic and Malevolence in Austen” was a little tough for me. I don’t write fantasy (at least yet), so how was I going to come up with a post this month? Then I thought about the …
Dispelling the Gloom, Part 2
Greetings, Austen Friends! I hope October has been as lovely for you as it’s been for me. You should see the trees around my house: flaming reds, sunset oranges, lemon yellows…I find myself wanting to spend all my time taking walks and staring up at trees. However, I do occasionally have to teach…and I get …
Christmas Book Release
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2 WINNERS OF MY PAPERBACK! Wendy M Luther and Jeannette Klemen I will be contacting you by email to get your mailing information. Happy Launch Week! Thanks for joining me for the launch of my newest book, “Frosted Window Panes.” Why ‘Launch Week?’ Well, it’s always a guessing game when the paperback …
Frosted Window Panes
I am excited to be here again! I have been absent for some time – well, here but not here. I had to take a step back a few years ago because of varying circumstances, but I am excited to let you know that I have a new book coming out! The book is a …
Interview with Nikki Payne, author of Pride and Protest
Today we have a special feature – an interview with Nikki Payne, whose book Pride and Protest is now available for pre-order! I’m so excited about this diverse retelling from a long-time member of the JAFF community. Actually it’s two interviews – a written one with questions from our authors and an amazing video interview …
The Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy’s Mirror Preview – Available Now on Kindle, KU, and paperback!
Happy Wednesday, everyone! It’s a big day! As most of you know, I’ve been finishing up edits on The Peculiarity of Mr. Darcy’s Mirror, and we’re gearing up for a September 22nd release day. The preorder is live, so just click here to order! So, let’s talk Mr. Darcy’s Mirror. Yes, at a first glance, …
Finery and Folly: a Lydia Story by Diana Birchall
“When Lydia went away, she promised to write very often and very minutely to her mother and Kitty; but her letters were always long expected, and always very short. Those to her mother contained little else than that they were just returned from the library, where such and such officers had attended them, and where …

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