Monthly Archives: November 2016

William Paca, Rabble Rouser and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

William Paca was born in Abington, Maryland, on October 30, 1740, at his family’s home in what is now Harford County, north of Baltimore. He was the second son of John and Elizabeth Smith Paca and the fourth generation of Pacas … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Declaration of Independence, Georgian England, real life tales | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Jane Austen’s Publishing Options, or Being a Female Writer in the Regency Era

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Publishing Options for Women During Jane Austen’s Lifetime I thought it time to revisit this post for several people of late have asked me of Austen and self-publishing. “Novels” during the early Regency were geared toward the female reader; therefore, … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, food, George IV, Georgian England, Great Britain, historical fiction, Industry News/Publishing, Jane Austen, literature, Living in the Regency, publishing, reading, reading habits, real life tales, Regency era, Regency personalities, romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Recent Winners of Giveaways from the Bluestocking Belles and Regina Jeffers

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 The Bluestocking Belles are happy to announce the winner of their holiday collection, Holly and Hopeful Hearts. Congratulations to Vesper!!! The Belles will be in touch to determine which format you prefer for the book delivery. Thanks again to the Bluestocking Belles for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

From Where Does the Name “Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky” Come?

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

With the news of the anniversary of the Cutty Sark ship this past week, I thought to renew this post. First a bit on the clipper ship: On 22 November, Cutty Sark celebrates the 146th anniversary of her launch. Originally designed … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, Great Britain, Living in the Regency, real life tales, Regency era, Scotland, Victorian era | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

The Franklin Syndicate, a Scam That Serves as the Basis of “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

When I came upon the idea of a “bargain” between Darcy and Elizabeth, I required an impetus to bring them together in my latest vagary, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain. That impetus was a scam perpetrated on the citizens of Meryton by … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Austen Authors, book excerpts, book release, British currency, British history, commerce, excerpt, George Wickham, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Pride and Prejudice, Regency era, research, romance, Vagary | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Josiah Bartlett, “President” of New Hampshire and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

The Bartlett family of Massachusetts traces its roots to William the Conqueror. The family’s records in Stopham show that Brian, a knight (described in ancient sources as Guido de Brionne), and his Esquire, Adam Barttelot, sailed over from the Liseux district … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, British history, Declaration of Independence, Georgian Era, Living in the Regency, real life tales | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

William “520 Percent” Miller, Inspiration for “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

In my latest release, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain, Elizabeth pleads with Darcy to save the citizens of Meryton from a scam being perpetrated upon them by Mr. Wickham. But how did I come up with the idea of this scam as … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Anglo-Normans, Austen Authors, Barbara Kyle, book excerpts, book release, books, British currency, British history, British Navy, business, Chaucer, commerce, contemporary romance, eBooks, George Wickham, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, Living in the Regency, Pride and Prejudice, real life tales, Regency romance, romance, Vagary | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Oliver Wolcott, the Signer of the Declaration of Independence who Melted King George’s Statue for Revolutionary Bullets

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Oliver Wolcott was born on November 20, 1726, the youngest of fourteen children, at Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. His father, Roger Wolcott, was one of the first governors of the colony of Connecticut. He had three brothers who survived childhood (Alexander, … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, British history, Declaration of Independence, Georgian England, marriage customs | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Oliver Wolcott, the Signer of the Declaration of Independence who Melted King George’s Statue for Revolutionary Bullets

Are You Familiar With These Words and Phrases?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Spillikin ~ The Oxford Living Dictionaries gives us: [treated as singular] A game played with a heap of small rods of wood, bone, or plastic, in which players try to remove one at a time without disturbing the others, while Wikitionary … Continue reading →

Posted in etymology, language choices, Pop Culture, tall tales, vocabulary, word origins | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

‘Holly and Hopeful Hearts’ and Charity at Christmas Time from the Bluestocking Belles + a Giveaway

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 Today, I welcome Amy Rose Bennett back to the blog, representing several of my favorite Regency authors, a group known as the Bluestocking Belles. They have a lovely boxed holiday set they are sharing with us. I preordered mine, and … Continue reading →

Posted in book excerpts, book release, Guest Blog, Guest Post, holidays, Living in the Regency, publishing | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments