Author Archives: Regina Jeffers

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About Regina Jeffers

Regina Jeffers is the award-winning author of Austenesque, Regency and historical romantic suspense.

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,” the Employment of Film Devices Used to Tell a Story in Austen Adaptations

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I am quite confident that if you have spent even a few minutes speaking to me, you will know, I love most [not ALL] film adaptations of Jane Austen’s works. In 1995, I would rush through grading papers, lesson plays, … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and “Father of American Psychiatry”

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

  This year, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of   being a nation. Throughout this year, I will highlight those who   took a stand, specifically in signing The Declaration of   Independence. I will feature a variety of signers … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “Midnight at Pemberley” from Ulysses Press

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

During the middle of 2025, Ulysses Press, the publishing house with which I published many of my Jane Austen variations, contacted me about rereleasing “Darcy’s Passions” and “Vampire Darcy’s Desire.” With “Darcy’s Passions,” they left the title as it was. … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: William Whipple, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Man Whose Slaves Fought Along Side Him

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Today we have a look at another signer of the Declaration of Independence, one of which you likely are not familiar. William Whipple was 46 years of age when he signed The Declaration of Independence. A merchant by trade, he … Continue reading →

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Being a Woman in Jane Austen’s England

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

“Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor—which is one very strong argument in favour of matrimony.” Jane Austen wrote to Fanny Knight, 13 March 1817 Feminism made a long overdue showing in the 18th Century. Society, as a … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Did It Mean to be an Officer on Half Pay in Jane Austen’s England?

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a follower: I’ve often wondered about the term “half-pay officer.” Does an officer who sells out still receive half pay or only officers who retire without selling their commissions (if there is such a thing). My question concerns a … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Irish Sea in the Early 1800s, Not for the Faint of Heart

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I have written several books of late that feature my characters traveling to Ireland from different points in England. One of the more recent ones was my Taming Lord Truist, the second book of the Strong Women Duo that accompanied … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Stone, A Man Who Loved His Wife and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Not as vocal as his compatriots, Thomas Stone is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served his country when called to do so, but preferred a quiet life with family over a life in … Continue reading →

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Is There “Comedy” in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

According to Literary Devices, “Comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif   of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic … Continue reading →

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A Levirate Marriage ~ Are Thou Thy Brother’s Keeper?

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I listened to a minister discuss what is known as a Levirate Marriage, a marriage between the widow and the husband’s brother. Many Christians, especially those in the Western world, consider this a reprehensible action, but the Bible does … Continue reading →

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