Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th with To Mark the Occassion, A New Short Story Anthology

🎉 Happy book birthday to – To Mark the Occassion: Birthday Tales for Jane Austen’s 250th, by Zarilda Belle Frost, Melissa Anne, Christina Boyd, P. O. Dixon, Cathleen Earle, Harry Frost, Susan Kaye, Melanie Rachel, Denise Stout, Bethany R Tolson, foreword by Caroline Jane Knight, published today by VVS Arts.

The perfect read for Jane Austen’s special birthday.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with a thoughtful collection of birthday tales inspired by her unforgettable characters.

In honour 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 favourites 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 humour, 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.

All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation. 

BOOK INFORMATION

• To Mark the Occasion: Birthday Tales for Jane Austen’s 250th, by Zarilda Belle Frost, Melissa Anne, Christina Boyd, P. O. Dixon, Cathleen Earle, Harry Frost, Susan Kaye, Melanie Rachel, Denise Stout, Bethany R Tolson, foreword by Caroline Jane Knight
• VVS Arts (December 15, 2025)
• Trade paperback and eBook (418) pages
• ASIN: ‎ B0G648GDCB
• Genre: Historical Fiction, Austenesque Fiction, Short Story Anthologies

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