Monthly Archives: September 2012

How Indie eBooks Are Changing the Publishing Business for the Good and the Bad

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from David Vinjamuri, a contributor at Forbes. To read the complete article, please visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidvinjamuri/2012/08/15/publishing-is-broken-were-drowning-in-indie-books-and-thats-a-good-thing/ Since then I read more ebooks than physical books. I buy a lot more books, too.  Last year I noticed that books were … Continue reading →

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A Regency Lexicon – And Then There Was “D”

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

A Regency Lexicon The Daily Courant – England’s first daily newspaper; founded in 1702 Damask – a fancy silk or linen fabric used for table linen; usually had a flower design raised “Dark Lady” – sometimes used to refer to … Continue reading →

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Nook and Kindle Seek New Markets

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Nook News comes to us from Publisher’s Weekly. To read the complete article, please visit http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/devices/article/53634-b-n-expands-nook-to-u-k-.html Barnes & Noble has revealed its long-awaited international plans: beginning in October, the company will offer the Nook in the U.K. through a new … Continue reading →

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A Regency Era Lexicon – “A” and “B” Are Followed By “C”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

    Regency Era Lexicon Cadet – the youngest son or branch of a family Called to the bar – authorized to practice law as a barrister Camisole – a woman’s undershirt worn between the dress and the corset Candlemas … Continue reading →

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Book Industry Study Group: eBook Buyers Consuming More Print Books

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from Publishers Weekly. To read the complete article, please visit http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/retailing/article/53384-bisg-report-finds-more-e-book-buyers-buying-print-books.html In another sign that the industry is moving toward a hybrid market, fewer e-book buyers reported buying only digital titles this spring than a year ago. According … Continue reading →

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Faux Books and Reviews??? What Do You Think?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This is a fabulous article on a phenomenon I have witnessed on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the form of “fake” reviews for books. I have a writer friend, for example, who asked a group of her “buddies” to … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – And Then There Was “B”

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon  Backboards – stiff, straight boards, strapped to a young lady’s back, to improve her posture Bailey – the outside wall of a fortress or castle; the Old Bailey was the main criminal court in London Ballast lighter … Continue reading →

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What is in a 17th Century Witch Bottle?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my next novel, “The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy,” I have been exploring many of the superstitions and beliefs of 18th Century England. In doing so, I have looked at fairies, the Cerne Giant, and witchcraft. One of … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – We Begin with “A”

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon Abbey School – Founded in 1887, the Abbey School is currently to an independent selective day school for girls in Reading, Berkshire. The novelist Jane Austen attended Reading Ladies Boarding School within Abbey Gateway, circa 1785, which … Continue reading →

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Pirated Sites Lose Google Ranking

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from The Telegraph. Of late, several of my writer friends were attacked for taking a stand against pirated sites. It may not seem a big deal to those who love to lend their eBooks to their friends, … Continue reading →

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