Category Archives: birthdays

A Salute to My Grandfather

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

This past weekend would have been my late grandfather’s birthday. He passed in 1984, one month prior to my son’s birth. If some day someone cared to ask about those who influenced me, he would be at the top of … Continue reading →

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A Personal Salute to My Mother on What Would Have Been Her Birthday, along with a Look at Mothers, in general, from Jane Austen’s Stories

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Today, would have been my mother’s birthday, but, sadly, I lost her in 2002. It is odd when I think of her. She was a “mighty” force, even though she was but 5’1″ tall and only weighed 97 pounds when … Continue reading →

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Happy Book Birthday to my “Vampire Darcy’s Desire” – Entering Its Teenage Years!!!!

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Vampire Darcy’s Desire: A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Adaptation Vampire Darcy’s Desire:  A Paranormal Pride and Prejudice Adaptation   by Regina Jeffers (Released October 1, 2009; Rereleased October 4, 2016) Vampire Darcy’s Desire presents Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a heart-pounding vampire romance … Continue reading →

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“Happy Birthday” is Not a Regency Thing, but It is Mine

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

This week I marked another birthday. I am very much my astrological sign of VIRGO. Horoscope.com tells us these Virgo Facts Smart, sophisticated, and kind, Virgo gets the job done without complaining. Virgos are amazing friends, always there to lend a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the October Birthdays of Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Happy October Birthday to some of our favorite actors, who took on roles in an Austen-inspired film.    October 1 – Rupert Friend, who portrayed Mr. Wickham in Pride and Prejudice 2005     October 3 – Lena Headey, who … Continue reading →

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August Birthdays for Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors!!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

In August, these fine thespians are celebrating birthdays!      August 5 – Mark Strong, who portrayed Mr. Knightley in the 1996 TV version of Emma   August 6 – Romola Garai, who portrayed Emma Woodhouse in the 2009 version … Continue reading →

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Happy June Birthdays to Some of Our Favorite Austen-Inspired Actors

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Are any of the actors listed below among your favorites? I can claim a few.  June 2 – Dominic Cooper, who portrayed Mr. Willoughby in 2008’s Sense and Sensibility   June 2 – Liam Cunningham, who portrayed General Tilney in 2007’s … Continue reading →

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Happy April Birthdays to Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

April brings us twenty actors who have held roles in Austen-inspired film adaptations. How many of these below are among your favorites?   April 1 – JJ Feild, who portrayed Henry Tilney in 2007’s Northanger Abbey, as well as Mr … Continue reading →

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