Category Archives: Austen Authors

Surprising Pre-Regency Era Inventions, a Guest Post from Sharon Lathan

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on 14 April 2020. Enjoy!  As all historical novelists are aware, even though writing fiction with “creative license” as an important aspect of the story telling, we must be careful with … Continue reading →

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Educating England: The Importance of Sunday Schools, a Guest Post from Elaine Owen

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post first appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on July 30, 2020. Enjoy! In England during the 18th and 19th centuries there was no such thing as universal education for children. The government had no formal program for making sure the … Continue reading →

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Georgette Heyer, Queen of the Regency Genre, a Guest Post from Elaine Owen

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post first appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on 19 June 2020. Enjoy!  Over the years I’ve heard Georgette Heyer’s name come up in lots of different places, usually in a highly complimentary way: “This story is so good, … Continue reading →

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Mudeford, an English Spa Favored by King George III + an Excerpt from “The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy”

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

With the onset of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, the idea of a European Grand Tour for English aristocratic class lost its appeal. Instead, English men and women turned their sights on popular British destinations, such as Brighton, … Continue reading →

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Mary Pearson: A Possible Inspiration for Lydia Bennett, a Guest Post from C. D. Gerard

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post first appeared on Austen Authors on 21 April 2020. Enjoy!  Upon opening my inbox this morning, I found the latest newsletter from the Jane Austen Centre.  If you haven’t seen one of these newsletters, you should check in … Continue reading →

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The Market for Quackery in Medicine During Late Georgian Era

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I have spoken of anxiety treatments for Mrs. Bennet’s nerves. You may find the article HERE.  Recently, I have been exploring a book called Decency and Disorder: The Age of Cant 1789-1837. It is by Ben Wilson. Amazon describes … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location, a Guest Post from Catherine Bilson

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on Austen Authors on 23 April 2020. Enjoy!  “It must be very agreeable to her to be settled within so easy a distance of her own family and friends.” “An easy distance do you call it? … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Winners!!!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

These lucky winners just won an eBook copy of my latest novel, Losing Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation. The Kindle notice should be in your email box. The list below reflects the winners on my blog, Every Woman Dreams, … Continue reading →

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Deadman’s Island, Setting as Character in “Losing Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Deadman’s Island, located at the mouth of The Swale, opposite the town of Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey, off the north Kent coast, plays a major role in my new JAFF story, entitled Losing Lizzy: A Pride and Prejudice … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “A Mother’s Touch” from Jennifer Redlarczyk + an Excerpt + a Giveaway

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Regina, I’m so happy to be back visiting your blog today with my Mother’s Day Anthology, A Mother’s Touch. This book is a collection of seven stories inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. See Lady Anne through the eyes … Continue reading →

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