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.

The Children of King George – Part I

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

George III’s and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz’s many children and grandchildren included: (1) George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales (and later King George IV) was the heir apparent (1762-1830). George IV married Caroline of Brunswick.  Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales was their … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and The British Royal Navy

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In referring to the cult-like following of those who extolled all things involving Admiral Horatio Nelson, Jane Austen once wrote, “I am sick of Lives of Nelson.” Yet, the author always appreciated the lives of men in the Royal Navy. … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – “R” Is Next on Our List

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

R. A. – member of the Royal Academy, which was founded by George III Radcliffe, Ann – was an English author, and a pioneer of the Gothic novel. Her style is romantic in its vivid descriptions of landscapes, and long travel … Continue reading →

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Writing Essentials: What is Plagiarism? Paraphrasing? Homage?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I loved this article!! After having taught English for 40 years, I know how hard it is to teach students the differences between plagiarism and paraphrasing. If you time, read the entire article from the Editor’s Blog. http://theeditorsblog.net/2012/11/01/sampling-borrowing-homage-and-plagiarism-writing-essentials/ Sampling, Borrowing, … Continue reading →

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Northanger Horrid Novels

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I wanted to introduce our visitors to what are known as the Northanger Horrid Novels, seven early Gothic examples of fiction. These books were among the many published by Minerva Press in the late 1700s and early 1800s. William Lane … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – The Letters “P” and “Q”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

packet – a ship carrying mail (and occasionally passengers) along a regularly defined route packman – a peddler of ladies’ goods (linen and cotton) paddock – a horse pasture page – a boy hired to run errands, etc. palace – … Continue reading →

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Adder Stones, Hag Stones, Witch Stones…Do You Know These?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Adder stones are usually glass stones with a naturally occurring stone in them. Archaeologists have found them in both Britain and Egypt. In Britain, they stones are also called hag stones, witch stones, serpent’s eggs, or snake’s eggs. In Wales, … Continue reading →

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Introducing AvonSocialReader.Com

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from Forbes. If you would like to read the entire article, please visit, http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhumphrey/2012/10/16/learning-from-fifty-shades-of-grey-avon-books-and-facebook-tap-social-romance-market/   10/16/2012 Learning From ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ Avon Books And Facebook Tap Social Romance Market   We’ve known for years that word-of-mouth marketing … Continue reading →

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Book Industry ~ Not a Dinosaur, After All

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from The Atlantic, to read the entire article, please visit http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/print/2012/10/ignore-the-doomsayers-the-book-industry-is-actually-adapting-well/263992/ Ignore the Doomsayers: The Book Industry Is Actually Adapting Well By Peter Osnos Numbers show that the publishing industry is handling the rise of e-readers better than what … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – And Then We Find “N” and “O”

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

national school – schools set up by the Church of England’s National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church throughout England and Wales; originally founded in 1811; organized to teach children to … Continue reading →

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