STEP INTO THE WORLD OF A SYRIE JAMES NOVEL

By Syrie James | August 18, 2026 |

  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…

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My new comedy JANE AUSTEN IN 48 MINUTES by Syrie James

By Syrie James | November 15, 2023 |

      (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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Celebrating My Jane Austen Novels with The Enchanted Book Club

By Syrie James | August 20, 2023 |
Syrie and Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy

  I was honored to be the guest author this weekend at The Enchanted Book Club’s first-ever in-person event and book signing, and it was like something out of a fairy tale! I couldn’t resist posing with Colin Firth, my favorite Mr. Darcy. If you’re a fan of classic literature and historical fiction novels and…

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8 Ways to Live Like Jane Austen

By Syrie James | August 30, 2022 |
Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen

  Are you a Jane Austen fan? Have you ever been faced by a difficult decision — when you had to make a choice and desperately wanted to do the right thing, but weren’t sure which alternative was best? The next time that happens, make it easy on yourself. Just ask: What Would Jane Do? One…

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My Magical PBS SANDITON Lawn Party & Screening Event!

By Syrie James | April 20, 2022 |
Syrie James with Sanditon Poster

  I enjoyed the most thrilling evening sponsored by PBS and Masterpiece Theater to celebrate Season 2 of SANDITON, their most popular TV series. I’m giving away SWAG from the event, so keep reading to learn how to enter! SANDITON is a British historical drama television series inspired by an unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen,…

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