OUT TODAY! TO MARK THE OCCASION: BIRTHDAY TALES FOR JANE AUSTEN'S 250TH

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th with “To Mark the Occasion: Birthday Tales for Jane Austen’s 250th”

This December, literature lovers and Jane Austen fans have a very special reason to celebrate. In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a new anthology, To Mark the Occasion: Birthday Tales for Jane Austen’s 250th, brings together ten talented Austenesque authors who reimagine the lives, loves, and festivities of some of Austen’s most beloved characters.

Each story sparkles with wit, warmth, and a touch of surprise, capturing the essence of Austen’s enduring genius. From Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth Bennet, from Mary Crawford to Kitty Bennet, readers will step back into the Regency world with fresh perspectives and delightful twists.

Among the anthology’s highlights:

• “Seven and Twenty” by P.O. Dixon: Charlotte Lucas reflects on her life and discovers that even the most ordinary existence can hold extraordinary moments.

• “A Momentous Birthday” by Cathleen Earle: Fitzwilliam Darcy faces a life-or-death situation on his birthday, forcing him to confront his deepest feelings.

• “Mary Crawford’s Debut” by Christina Boyd: Experience Mary Crawford’s first London season, where hope, vulnerability, and charisma collide in her journey toward the woman we know from Mansfield Park.

• “Dancing and Devotion” by Bethany R. Tolson: Georgiana Darcy’s court presentation reveals joy, family love, and the surprises of a birthday forgotten—until it isn’t.

• “Return to Northanger Abbey” by Denise Stout: Eleanor Tilney’s birthday and Christmas pass without her late mother’s treasured parure—until hope and miracles intervene.

The anthology also features heartfelt stories about Captain Wentworth, Elizabeth Bennet, young Georgiana Darcy, Jane and Charles Bingley, and Kitty Bennet, each exploring love, growth, and the joys and trials of birthday celebrations in Regency England.

What makes this collection even more meaningful is its cause. All proceeds from To Mark the Occasion go to the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, supporting literacy and education programs worldwide. And with a foreword by Caroline Jane Knight, the anthology is a true tribute to Austen’s legacy.

Whether you’re revisiting favorite characters or discovering them anew, this anthology offers the perfect combination of humor, romance, and timeless insight into the human heart. As Jane Austen herself might say, “Every year—and every story—is worth celebrating.”

Preorder your copy today and join the festivities on the eve of Austen’s 250th birthday: Amazon link.