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 …
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 …
Launch of SNOWBOUND & OTHER STORIES, by Jack Caldwell Greetings, everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Over the years, ideas and plots have popped up in my brain that, while amusing or intriguing, are inadequate for a full novel. But I do not allow them to flee unused. Oh no! My muse has full authority to follow …
The Tenth Anniversary of Crescent City Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. Twenty years ago, the United States suffered one of the worst natural disasters in its history. I am speaking of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. This monster storm affected 90,000 square miles (233,000 km²), approximately the area of Great Britain. The value of the damage is …
Preview #3 of My Latest WIP, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I am sorry I have been out of commission for a while. I had complications from my cataract surgery last Fall. To be honest, I could not see well enough to write. However, things are much better now, and I have …
Fitzwilliam Learns of Darcy’s Engagement October 20, 1812 ON A COLD OCTOBER AFTERNOON, Colonel the Honorable Richard Fitzwilliam jauntily ascended the steps of Darcy House in London. His knock on the door was swiftly answered. “Ah, Thacker, has my cousin returned?” The butler glanced at the door. The colonel was a constant and welcomed guest …
Several years ago, I posted an edited version of a presentation I was honored to give to the Edward Douglas White Catholic High School Class of 1975 at the occasion of our 40th Class Reunion, held at Ducros Plantation House in Schriever, outside of Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Today, my class returns …
Preview #2 of My Latest WIP, by Jack Caldwell Greetings everyone. Jack Caldwell here. I’m still busy running Granddaddy Day Care for my baby granddaughter—Princess Sugar Pie—but I have hammered out Chapter 2. Again, it’s rough. Enjoy. Link to Chapter 1 is HERE. THE COURTSHIP OF ELIZABETH DARCY Chapter 2 ELIZABETH DASHED THE TEARS …
Denny Learns of Lydia’s Elopement August 2, 1812 (Based upon Archibald Denny, from my novel, The Three Colonels.) LIEUTENANT DENNY HAD JUST FINISHED HIS BREAKFAST when Lieutenant Chamberlayne walked in. “I say, have you seen Wickham? He seems to be missing.” Denny sat up. “Missing? Are you certain? Sometimes he sleeps in town.” At that …
Fitzwilliam Bids Farewell to the Parsonage April 10th, 1812 “ARE YOU COMFORTABLE, COLONEL?” asked Mrs. Collins. “Perfectly, madam,” he replied. “Of course Colonel Fitzwilliam is comfortable, Mrs. Collins!” cried Mr. Collins. “Did not Lady Catherine de Bourgh herself pick out these very chairs? I assure you, my dear colonel, that your most excellent aunt arranged …
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