New Release: TO MARK THE OCCASION: BIRTHDAY TALES FOR JANE AUSTEN'S 250th

Last winter, I was asked to submit a story to this multi-author anthology to commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday. The theme: a collection of birthday tales inspired by her unforgettable characters. I wrote the short "Mary Crawford's Debut." Dear friends, I hope, even if Austen isn't your cuppa tea, you'll buy the anthology to read my story and, more importantly, support a great cause. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, founded by Jane Austen's 5th great niece, Caroline Jane Knight. Caroline also wrote the heartfelt foreword to the anthology.

ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY: In honor of Austen’s milestone jubilee, ten Austenesque authors reimagine the lives—and fêtes—of her most beloved (and occasionally infamous) creations. Join the festivities for Pride and Prejudice favorites such as Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Bingley, Charlotte Lucas, Kitty Bennet, and Georgiana Darcy, celebrate Captain Wentworth’s long-awaited occasion after Persuasion, attend the debut of Mansfield Park’s Mary Crawford, while two funerals and a birthday return us to Northanger Abbey.

Each story sparkles with wit, warmth, and a few surprises in the spirit of dear Jane. Brimming with humor, romance, and a keen understanding of the human heart, To Mark the Occasion: Birthday Tales for Jane Austen’s 250th is an enthusiastic tribute to Austen’s enduring genius—and a joyful reminder that every year (and every story) is worth celebrating.

Foreword by Caroline Jane Knight.

Authors: Melissa Anne, Christina Boyd, P. O. Dixon, Cathleen Earle, Harry Frost, Susan Kaye, Melanie Rachel, Denise Stout, Bethany R Tolson, and Zarilda Belle Frost, editor.

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Come and go throughout the day as we honor Miss Austen’s upcoming birthday with trivia games, lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and fabulous prizes.

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