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Announcing the Publication & Cover Reveal of The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall

    I’m excited to share with you today that my new novel, The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall, debuts on...
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Jane Austen in 89 Minutes is a Smash Hit!

  I had the great pleasure to direct and costume my new play “Jane Austen in 89 Minutes” which ran...
Syrie and the Sydney Opera House

My Austen and Brontë Speaking Tour to Australia and New Zealand

  I recently had the honor of speaking to two organizations in Sydney: The Jane Austen Society of Australia and...
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My new comedy JANE AUSTEN IN 48 MINUTES by Syrie James

      (UPDATED December 23, 2023) I’ve had a wonderful time this year presenting and performing in four staged...
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Syrie James at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath

  I had the thrill of a lifetime participating in the Jane Austen Festival this month in Bath, England. It...
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Celebrating My Jane Austen Novels with The Enchanted Book Club

  I was honored to be the guest author this weekend at The Enchanted Book Club’s first-ever in-person event and...
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SUMMER RECOMMENDED READING

    Summer is the perfect time to dive into a juicy novel. I’m a fan of many genres including...
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Ladies of the Lake by Cathy Gohlke — a Book Review

  From the desk of Syrie James I just read an advance copy of the most wonderful novel, "Ladies of...
FILM REVIEW: Emily

EMILY film review — an impassioned biopic of Wuthering Heights author Emily Brontë

  In the film EMILY, Emma Mackey brings Emily Brontë to vivid life in writer/director Frances O'Connor’s thrilling blend of...
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Jane Austen & Regency Christmas Traditions

  It is fascinating to look back at Christmas during Jane Austen’s lifetime. Some of the customs we associate with...