Posts by Syrie James
Dolly Parton and Me
Dolly Parton once gave me a private concert and made me a sandwich. True story. In 1999 I was a young screenwriter in an exciting phase of my career (before I turned to writing books). An executive at CBS was looking for the right person to write the script for a TV movie based…
Read MoreSTEP INTO THE WORLD OF A SYRIE JAMES NOVEL
Hi! I’m Syrie James. Welcome to my writing world. It’s time for an updated blog about my books, so here goes! I have 16 novels published in more than 20 languages across several genres that have been international, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers. I love writing about strong, smart women and bold, swoon worthy…
Read MoreJane Austen in 89 Minutes is Going Down Under!
🎉 I’m thrilled to share that my comedy, Jane Austen in 89 Minutes, is going Down Under! The international premiere is April 10 – 18, 2026, at the Elanora Players in Sydney, Australia. Woot! If you’ll be in Sydney in April, here’s the link to learn more and grab tickets: https://elanoraplayers.com.au/ ABOUT THE PLAY:…
Read MoreMy Epic Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and All Things English Holiday
It’s the 250th anniversary of the year of Jane Austen’s birth, and I just had to spend a month in England this autumn to pay homage to the brilliant writer who has inspired so many works of my own and brought such joy to my life! It was an epic journey that included visits to…
Read MoreMy new Victorian Murder Mystery & Gothic Romance, Danger at Darkmoor Park
I’m excited to share that DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK, my new Victorian historical murder mystery and Gothic romance, comes out October 28. I hope it will keep you turning pages long into the night! Read on for secrets and details about the book and the inspiration behind it. Hidden treasure. Murder. Mystery. Romance. All…
Read MoreDon’t Miss The Secrets of Thorndale Manor, a Twisty Victorian Mystery
I’m thrilled to announce that my new Victorian historical mystery novel, THE SECRETS OF THORNDALE MANOR, releases on June 28. Isn’t the cover gorgeous? This is book 2 in the Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire series, about bold sister sleuths who are each swept up in murder, mystery, and romance set in ancient…
Read MoreAnnouncing 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 February 22, 2025! This is the first book in my new historical mystery romance series, The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire, about three bold sister sleuths in Victorian England who are each swept up…
Read MoreJane 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 from Sept. 20 – Oct. 13 at Theatre 40, Beverly Hills’ award-winning professional theatre company. I had a top notch cast and a beautiful set, and I’m thrilled to say it received rave reviews. The…
Read MoreMy 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 the Australian Brontë Association. This was my first trip Down Under, and I enjoyed every minute. It began with an unforgettable 2-week tour of New Zealand (pix at the end of this post). It was…
Read MoreMy 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 readings of my new original comedy JANE AUSTEN IN 48 MINUTES with three different casts. The play features a cheeky and wise Jane Austen as narrator and a cast of costumed actors who play 47…
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