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About Regina Jeffers

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

Confusing Words Continue

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Evoke = something to appear, such as a memory Invoke = to call on in prayer; to declare to be in effect Expect = shows confidence or anticipation that something will happen Suppose = to believe or presume to be … Continue reading →

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Operation Homefront

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

This year for Christmas I have chosen to take part in Operation Homefront, and I encourage each of you to become an OH Santa along with me. What is Operation Homefront? It is an organization that helps the families of … Continue reading →

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Even More Confusing Words

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Alot is not a word. The confusion comes because people use a lot (meaning much) when a more precise word would serve better. Students must study over a semester or two (not a lot) to pass the AP test. altar … Continue reading →

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St. Andrew’s Day – November 30

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Who was Saint Andrew ? Despite what many may think, St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland, did not live and work in that country. In fact, his legendary connections to Scotland appeared centuries after his death. Andrew, … Continue reading →

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More Confusing Words

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

So, what is the difference between… Poor = lack of financial stability Pore = (verb) meaning to study or read; (noun) meaning small openings in the skin Pour = to flow in a continuous stream Precede = means to go … Continue reading →

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Words that People Frequently Confuse

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

As an author, I come across words all the time, which people frequently confuse. Among those are Affect = a verb meaning to influence Effect = a noun meaning result Effect = a verb meaning to cause an action The … Continue reading →

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Nate Ruffin Memorial

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Earlier this week, I wrote about the Marshall University plane crash in 1970. As a follow up to that post, I want to share some follow-up information. A bust of Nate Ruffin was recently unveiled during the 2010 Homecoming Festivities … Continue reading →

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“Even you can write comedy,” he said.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

A friend of mine recently told me that I should consider writing comedy. I laughed, naturally, because I assumed he meant it as a joke. I am known for those kind of lines, which can strip someone of his dignity, … Continue reading →

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Austen-Related Actors with November Birthdays

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

For November, we are presented with a several actors who have been seen in more than one Jane Austen-related film: Lindsay Duncan and Jonny Lee Miller have each been in two, whereas, Hugh Bonneville has been in three Austen films. … Continue reading →

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Words Which Can Be Funny

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday’s post reminded me of a line in Neil Simon’s (one of my favorite playwrights) The Sunshine Boys. One of the main characters, Willy, says, “Fifty-seven years in this business, you learn a few things. You know what words are … Continue reading →

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