Monthly Archives: June 2012

Locations for Pride & Prejudice 2005 – Majestic Houses

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

For this movie discussion, I decided to visit some of my favorite places in the UK for filming. The places below were all used in Pride and Prejudice 2005. I have also included some of the history. If you know additional facts, … Continue reading →

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“X” Doesn’t Mark the Spot – Or Why Jane Austen Does Not Use Words Beginning With “X”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I spent a delightful morning counting words in Pride and Prejudice. Why? You may ask: Regina, do you not have enough to do with your retirement years than to sit around counting how many times Jane Austen used the word … Continue reading →

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The Absentee King – Richard, the Lionheart

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Writing Disasters

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

7 THINGS THAT WILL DOOM YOUR NOVEL (& HOW TO AVOID THEM) Categories: Complete 1st Draft, How to Improve Writing Skills, How to Start Writing a Book, 1st Chapter, How to Write a Horror Story, Writing Horror, How to Write a Mystery, Writing Thrillers, Literary Fiction … Continue reading →

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The Future of Book Cover Design

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Future of Book Cover Design in the Digital Age Jamie Condliffe – Ereaders are literally changing the way we read. But for all the efficiency and portability they offer, they lack the curious romance of reading a book in its hard, … Continue reading →

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For $78 Million You Can Buy Dracula’s Castle

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

‘Dracula Castle’ put up for sale The castle is one of Romania’s top tourist attractions The descendants of the Habsburg monarchy have confirmed they want to sell a Transylvanian castle mythically linked to the fictional Count Dracula.The family were turfed … Continue reading →

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Interview from Humphrey’s Tattletales with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Q: If you could spend an hour talking to anyone from any time in history, who would it be? And Why? A: When I was younger, I had a fascination with George Custer. Besides the Regency Period, I read extensively … Continue reading →

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Henry II, the Best of the Plantagenets

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Plantagenet Era began in 1154 and continued through fourteen British monarchs and 331 years. Reportedly, the family’s surname came about because Geoffrey, Count of Anjou, wore a sprig of flowering broom (Planta genista) as part of his daily dress. … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Parents: A Perfect Match

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Reverend George Austen belonged to the professional class. From the Weald of Kent, Austen’s ancestors had found success in the manufacture of woollen broadcloth. The Austens owned Broadford and Grovehurst in Horsmonden. However, the “family fortune” was not distributed … Continue reading →

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Incorporating Fascinating Legends into Classic Story Lines

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Incorporating Fascinating Legends in Classic Story Lines I have been writing Jane Austen-inspired novels since late 2007. One of the issues of reinventing Austen’s story lines to incorporate new materials or events that would prove true for the time period. … Continue reading →

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