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.

Twelfth Night Sale! 38 Titles from Regina Jeffers! December 26 – January 5!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

On the upcoming Saturday, December 26, thirty-eight of my titles go on sale for my annual Twelfth Night Sale! The sale runs from December 26, 2020, to January 5, 2021.  Fill up your eReaders!!!! For the books for which I … Continue reading →

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Say “Hello” to Author, Christina Alexandra

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

One of my new author friends is Christina Alexandra, a fellow historical romance writer. It is my great pleasure to introduce you to her. First, tell us a bit about yourself. From where do you come? Past jobs, awards, the … Continue reading →

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Regency Christmas Games, a Guest Post from Jann Rowland

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

(This post appeared on Austen Authors on December 12, 2018. I thought to resurrect it here. Enjoy!) Tis the season to write Christmas based posts it seems. As we’re now in the middle of the season, with the day itself … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Jane Austen’s Time, a Guest Post from Eliza Shearer

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

(This post appeared on Austen Authors exactly one year ago today. Enjoy!)  Christmas is very much upon us and with it a vast amount of different customs and traditions across households, counties and countries. However, what was Christmas like in … Continue reading →

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Meet Author, Tabetha Waite

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

Today, it is with great pleasure to introduce you to Tabetha Waite, another of those who writes historicals set in late Georgian to the Victorian era. Tabetha and I are part of the Common Elements Romance Project.  The Common Elements … Continue reading →

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A Woman of Faith, a Guest Post from Elaine Owen

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

(This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on December 7, 2018. Enjoy!) Every December we like to remember the birthday of Jane Austen the author, the genius writer who penned witty, and sometimes scathing, observations of society. But … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at “The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.” by William Makepeace Thackeray

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

 I have debated whether this post should be a review of the book The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. by William Makepeace Thackeray or a review of the Stanley Kubrick movie Barry Lyndon or something in between. In truth, I was … Continue reading →

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The Allure of ByGone Days…(or Not)

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

(In cleaning out some of my school files, I came across these common phrases and their sources. Enjoy!!!) Here are some bygone tales about the 1500s: People married in June. Most had taken their yearly bath in May, so the bride … Continue reading →

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What You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2019 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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The Origins of the “Irish” Ballad, “Danny Boy”

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, I admit it. “Danny Boy” is one of my favorite songs, but it is not because I am Irish (which I am, for I have strong Irish roots in my ancestral tree). I simply think that the melody of … Continue reading →

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