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Author Jane Routley and Michael O’Brien of Chaosium Books. Thanks to Robert Love for the photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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Yesterday at the Post Office Hotel, Chaosium publisher Michael O’Brien launched my latest book.
The occasion glittered most satisfactorily.
Michael O’Brien said “It’s called ‘Shadow in the Empire of Light’, has been described as like “modern Jane Austen with magic” (by critics) and “with Bridgerton overtones” (by me)”<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Available from Simon & Schuster: https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/…\/Jane…\/9781781088340\/<\/p>\r\n

Or direct from Solaris https:\/\/rebellionpublishing.com\/product\/shadow_in_the_empire_of_light\/<\/p>\r\n

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Jane signs a book. (Note: attractive pandemic accessory on her arm In case of need to socially isolate.)
Thanks to Neil Kerlogue for the photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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