Monthly Archives: January 2016

Excerpt from “Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep”

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 (Scotney Castle in Kent, England.- the old castle is in the foreground and the new in the background. http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/manorhouses.htm) Soon, Black Opal Books will release the first book in a new Regency trilogy. Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep brings … Continue reading →

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When the Heart Dreams Romance Readers and Writers Weekend Mixer, Feb 5-6, with Madeline Hunter & Katherine Ashe

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Come Join Me! Featuring a Queen Authors Luncheon Renaissance Charlotte Southpark Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina For people who love to read romance novels and an opportunity for authors to meet and build relationships with new readers in a relaxed casual … Continue reading →

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Authors Alley Event, 31 January 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 Come Join Me!  

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A Primer for Books 1-2 of Thomas Malory’s “Le Morte d’Arthur”

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

For those of you who have never read Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur or have not read it since you were in secondary school, I intend to keep this simple (or as simple as a 545 years old story can … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

(P.S. I know “ITS” above should be “It’s,” but I liked the idea of the image even though the grammarian screams for correctness.) bar·gain ˈbärɡən/ noun  an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “The Great Road to Understanding: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

I am currently writing three novels at the same time. Two are set in the Regency period, but one is a sequel to my next Regency title, while the other is a Pride and Prejudice Vagary. I’ll share excerpts from … Continue reading →

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Libations and Treats: Regency Era and Beyond

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Beer Casks and Tilting: A stillage is like a pallet or skid but with a cage or sides or some form of support specifically tailored to the material it is intended to carry. Some are designed to be stackable. Oxford … Continue reading →

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Scandal: Ingrid Bergman’s Fall From Movie Royalty

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 Tell me, do you recall the extramarital affair with nearly destroyed Ingrid Bergman’s career? What do you think of how this affair shook out? Does it change how you feel about the actress? Leave your comments below. Bergman had once … Continue reading →

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Sir Thomas Malory, Knight-Prisoner, Author of “Le Morte Darthur,” and Criminal?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

We know that Sir Thomas Malory compiled the tales of King Arthur to give us Le Morte Darthur. But was the real Thomas Malory?  Encyclopedia of World Biography | 2004, COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc., tells us some important facts … Continue reading →

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Only Two Days Left to Take Advantage of a Sale on 20 of Your Favorite Titles from Regina Jeffers

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Just in time for the New Year, these titles are available in eBook format, each for $2.50 or less. Load up those eReaders while you may. The sale ends 4 January 2016. BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM KINDLE, NOOK, AND KOBO.  … Continue reading →

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