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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Borders eBook Reader
My latest book, The Phantom of Pemberley, is part of the promotion for Borders new eBook Reader, KoBo.
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Tagged Borders, Jane Austen, KoBo, The Phantom of Pemberley
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Jane Austen and Zombies
Why are Zombies being mixed with my Jane Austen? Most people seem to agree that zombies and other monsters are an open testament to a troubled time. Zombies found their peak in George Romero movies, and they reflect whatever we … Continue reading
Jane Austen and Vampires
What is a Mashup? When I first became aware of the term “mashup,” I automatically thought of the music industry with its remixes and creative imaginings of oldies and the classics. By definition, a “mashup” is creating a new entity … Continue reading
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Tagged Jane Austen, mashups, Vampire Darcy's Desire
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Austen a Poor Grammarian
One of my former students who attends UNC-Chapel Hill sent me a notice on my Facebook page. It was an article about Jane Austen and her grammatical errors. Now, as I often jokingly called myself The Grammar Goddess in the … Continue reading
A New Sherlock Holmes
I am very psyched because tomorrow evening one of my favorite British actors (Benedict Cumberbatch) will portray one of my favorite literary characters (Sherlock Holmes) in Masterpiece Mystery on PBS. Although his name may not be familiar, I am sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazing Grace, Atonement, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cambridge Spies, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, Sherlock Holmes, Starter for 10, The Other Boleyn Girl
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Movie Discussion of Pride and Prejudice 1995
In reading Jane Austen, one can easily imagine the Austen children acting out a play created by the boisterous Jane. Her novels have all the elements of drama: a small cast, limited settings, and no special effects. In this manner, … Continue reading
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Tagged Colin Firth, Elizabeth Bennet, film adaptation, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Austen, Jennifer Ehle
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An Internet Reputation
As an author, I accept the fact that not everyone will enjoy my books. I feel the same way about other writers. But what some of us are finding are people who purposely set out to destroy another author’s standing. … Continue reading
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My Interview from “My Jane Austen Book Club” on Oct. 7, 2010
Writing passionately comes easily to Regina Jeffers. A master teacher, for thirty-nine years, she passionately taught thousands of students English in the public schools of West Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina. Yet, “teacher” does not define her as a person. … Continue reading
Meet the Austen Authors!!!
Several times over the past few weeks, I have mentioned being a part of a unique group of writers: the Austen Authors. In early September 2010, this group took into its own hands a way of meeting new readers: We … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Reynolds, Beth Pattillo, C. Allyn Pierson, Carolyn Eberhart, Cindy Jones, Diana Birchall, Heather Rigaud, J. Marie Croft, Jack Caldwell, Jane Odiwe, Juliet Archer, Kara Louise, Karen Wasylowski, Kathryn Nelson, Lynn Shepherd, Marilyn Brant, Marsha Altman, Mary Simonsen, Monica Fairview, Pamela Aidan, Regina Jeffers, Sharon Lathan, Skylar Burris, Susan Adriani, Susan Kaye, Victoria Connelly
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Research … AARGH!!
One of the best parts of being a writer is learning new things. However, one of the worst parts of being a writer is researching those new things. As I am sure everyone on this site may attest, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged " "His American Heartsong, " A Touch of Cashémere, "His Irish Eve, "Lord Thomas and Fair Ellender", Baobhan Sith, Captain Wentworth's Persuasion, Cernunnos, Godolphin Arabian, Jane Austen, Lord Cochrane, Peterloo, Sir Thomas, The Phantom of Pemberley, Vampire Darcy's Desire
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