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The Basics of Fencing + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in Disguise” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 December 2025)

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The heroine of Book 3 of my Dragonblade series is the sister of the hero of book 2. If you have read book 2 (and, if not, please do so before 17 December), you will already know that Miss Audrey … Continue reading →

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The River Lea and Its Connection to “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

The River Lea plays a major role in one of the most dramatic scenes in Lyon’s Obsession, but I imagine many readers of the tale may know nothing of it. For example, how close to London is it? As it … Continue reading →

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Pirates and Privateers in Regency England + the PreOrder of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing(Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

One of the things we learn of the antagonist in this tale is his former life as a pirate or privateer. What do we know of such men? My dear friend Lauren Gilbert has a most excellent piece on “pirates,” … Continue reading →

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Pots of Gold and Other Legends + the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession From Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

We have all heard tales of pots of gold buried at the ends of rainbows, but do you know from where many of those tales originate. Some believe the tales come from the Vikings’ invasion of Ireland in 795 A.D. … Continue reading →

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Milestone Markers in the Regency and Their Connection to My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025) – Now on PreOrder

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In 1800s England, milestones were crucial markers along turnpike roads, indicating distances to towns and facilitating travel. They were essential for navigation, helping travelers and coaches with distances and timings. Milestones also helped in calculating postal charges before the uniform postal system was … Continue reading →

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Will-o’-the-Wisp + the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” Book 2 of My Mystery/Romantic Suspense from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, 82% of my DNA is made up of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Scotland is one of the biggest chunks of that. One of my great grandfathers was John MacComie (Iain Mor), 7th Chief of Clan MacThomas. The Clan … Continue reading →

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Ear Trumpets in the Regency and Their Connection to the PreOrder of My Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

An ear trumpet is a tubular or funnel-shaped device which collects sound waves and leads them into the ear. As far back as the 17th century, ear trumpets were being used. In his work, Recreations mathématiques (1634) was the earliest … Continue reading →

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Honfleur, France, and its Connection to the PreOrder of Book 2 of My New Dragonblade Publishing Mystery Series, “Lyon’s Obsession” (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In book 2 of my new Dragonblade Mystery/Suspense Series, Lyon’s Obsession, one of the more complicated characters assumes the name Marquis of Honfleur (Lord Honfleur). Nowadays, our heroes would immediately be able to check out the man’s credentials, but this … Continue reading →

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Characters’ Backstories and the PreOrder of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing (Arriving 17 September 2025)

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Lord Alexander Dutton, 12th Earl Marksman, was the next to last of the five boys Lord Macdonald Duncan took in to raise as his sons. Alexander was, however, the oldest at age 12, when he actually came to live with … Continue reading →

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Whaddon, Bletchley, and Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Part of my story has the heroine hiding out in a hunting lodge in Buckinghamshire. At this point, I shan’t tell you why. You must read the book to learn something of her motives and mine. LOL! However, as she … Continue reading →

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