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.

What You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

It took more than 200 years after the first Thanksgiving before it became an official holiday. The first Thanksgiving was a three day feast, which included hunting, athletic games, and eating. The Pilgrims dined on venison, NOT turkey. There was … Continue reading →

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Social Media Rules for Facebook Promotions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In late October,  Maria Grace shared this link on several of the blogs that we both follow, but if you missed it, you might want to take time to read the article carefully, especially if you run giveaways, etc., through … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Marriage Customs

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Until 1823, a single person under the age of one and twenty could not marry without his/her parent’s permission. (Lydia’s elopement and Georgiana’s aborted elopement were instances of this rule.) After 1823, the minimum age to marry without a parent’s … Continue reading →

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Harper Collins to Bring a Global Publishing System to the Marketplace

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from Publisher’s Weekly. To read the complete article, please visit http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/54323-harper-to-implement-global-publishing-system.html Oct 11, 2012 HarperCollins is to roll out a new global publishing system, which it claims is “one of the largest undertakings of its kind to be … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – “M” is for …

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

M.P. – a member of Parliament macintosh – invented by Charles Macintosh in the 1820s; rubberized waterproof clothing; originally these smelled “terrible” madeira – a sweet white wine magic lantern – The magic lantern has a concave mirror in front of … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Places We Will Go…in Austen Novels

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Through Jane Austen’s novels, I was first introduced, at the age of 12, to beautiful English estates and a land beyond my imagination. I fell in love with the time, the homes, the heroes and heroines, and I have spent … Continue reading →

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Remembering the 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

A Memory of the Marshall University Plane Crash Originally Posted on November 14, 2010, by reginajeffers This is not a post on Jane Austen. Rather it is a moment in time when I saw the true human spirit, and like … Continue reading →

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One Author Carries His Agent’s Rejection Too Far

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from the Los Angeles Times. It is a “lesson” in self control. To read the whole story, please visit http://www.latimes.com/features/books/jacketcopy/la-jc-literary-agent-assault-twitter-20120914,0,7168502.story?track=rss On Thursday, the Twitter feed of @BookaliciousPam was full of the normal posts: plans to attend an upcoming … Continue reading →

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The Lesser Key of Solomon, a Grimoire

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Lesser Key of Solomon (or) Lemegeton (This would have made a great Halloween post with the October holiday so often associated with witches, demons, and spirits.) In researching my next cozy mystery, I have sought out several sources that … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Aradia, Daughter of Diana and Lucifer

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In researching my next Austen-inspired cozy mystery, The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy, I have been reading LOTS of tales of paganism, witchcraft, and folklore. Believe me, this is not my usual fare, so it’s been quite eye-opening. Below, one … Continue reading →

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