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 Thames Estuary and Its Role in the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishers, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

One of the antagonists, in this final book of the series, mentions leaving our hero’s and heroine’s bodies in the Thames Estuary and permitting them to wash out into the North Sea, but was that really a possibility? I know … Continue reading →

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Barouche, Gig, Curricle, Phaeton? Regency Coaches, and Celebrating the Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishers, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Readers are always asking me questions regarding which is which when it comes to Regency era coaches. Today, I am offering a short primer. Barouche, Gig, Curricle, and Phaeton are types of 18th & 19th-century horse-drawn carriages, differing in wheels (two vs. four), … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Harrison, Congressional “Falstaff” and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Benjamin Harrison was 50 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a plantation owner and father of seven children from Virginia. He died at age 65 in 1791. Born on 5 April 1726, Benjamin Harrison … Continue reading →

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Sith, Trows, and Other Enchanted Folks from Scotland + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In this last book of my Lyon’s Den series, both the hero and the heroine are from Scotland. 27% of my DNA is directly from Central Scotland. My 9th Great-Grandfather on my father’s side was the 7th Chieftain of the … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Lewis Morris, Lord of Morrisania Manor and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Lewis Morris was a 50 year old plantation owner from New York when he signed the Declaration of Independence. The father of 10 children, Morris died in 1798 at the age of 71. Lewis Morris III was born on April 8, 1726, … Continue reading →

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Early Attempts at Plaster of Paris + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In my romantic suspense series for Dragonblade Publishing, in several of the books, I mention individuals with broken limbs, as well as have my heroes attempt to make a mold of a prominent footprint found in book 5. Lord Benjamin … Continue reading →

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Scottish Marriages without the Benefit of Clergy + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In book 3 of my Dragonblade romantic suspense series, Lord Navan Beaufort suggests, in order to save time, that he and Lady Annalise Dutton simply marry in Gretna Green, but her ladyship refuses because she wants no one, especially her … Continue reading →

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Scottish Jig vs Highland Fling + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The Scottish Fling is a vigorous, historic Highland dance characterized by intricate steps performed on one spot in a 4/4 time, often acting as a victory dance. In contrast, a Scottish Jig is a quick, lively dance in 6/8 time, … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Jefferson, the Signer Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Jefferson was a plantation owner, but also a lawyer and a scientist. He was only 33 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the father of 6 and lived to age 83, not leaving … Continue reading →

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Scottish Words for Kicking Someone’s Behind + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon on the Inside” from Dragonblade Publishing, Arriving 24 June 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I know some of you will think this odd, but as I was writing “Lyon on the Inside” I needed a Scottish term appropriate for the Regency era for what we might nowadays say “kick someone’s ass.” You see, Dragonblade, … Continue reading →

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