Category Archives: book excerpts

“England in 1819” by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a Political Sonnet Following the Peterloo Massacre

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

“England in 1819” is a political sonnet by the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, and reflects his liberal ideals. Composed in 1819, it was not published until 1839 in the four-volume The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley (London: … Continue reading →

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Summer Banquet Blog Hop~An Age of Indulgence~Dining with the Prince Regent

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Welcome to the first day of the Summer Banquet Blog Hop. As part of the blog hop, I will be giving away three of my titles (see below) to those who comment on my blog posts this week or who … Continue reading →

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Interview with Regina Jeffers from Random Bits of Fascination

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This interview originally ran on Random Bits of Fascination, the blog of fellow Austen author, Maria Grace. Writing is such a challenging endeavor. What got you started on it, and what keeps you doing it? In November 2008, I was … Continue reading →

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“Darcy’s Passions” Excerpt – As Elizabeth’s Betrothed, Darcy Dines at Longbourn

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors we have spent a year revisiting the events of Pride and Prejudice from the points of view of the other characters. In November at austenauthors.net, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Netherfield Ball. This excerpt revisits … Continue reading →

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“Lady Catherine Has Confronted Elizabeth Bennet,” Darcy said.

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the events in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. This is a scene from Mr. Darcy’s point of view. It is when he discovers that Lady Catherine has confronted Elizabeth Bennet for … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Darcy’s Passions” – Darcy Apologizes to Bingley

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the novel’s events, we are retelling Pride and Prejudice from the points of view of the other characters. This excerpt comes from chapter 15 of my Austen-inspired novel, Darcy’s Passions.  When Bingley entered … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Darcy’s Passions”~Darcy and Bingley Dine at Longbourn

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Several of the Bennet sisters welcomed Bingley and Darcy upon their entrance to Longbourn. Elizabeth took their greatcoats and briefly greeted Darcy with a hint of a smile and an obligatory curtsy. When they repaired to the dining room, Darcy … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Darcy’s Passions” – Darcy and Bingley Call at Longbourn

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors (http://austenauthors.net), we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the events found in Pride and Prejudice. This is another of my excerpts from “Darcy’s Passions.” In this one, Darcy returns to Longbourn in hopes of renewing his proposal … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Darcy’s Passions” – Darcy Calls on the Gardiners after Locating Lydia & Wickham

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors (http://austenauthors.net), we are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the events of Pride and Prejudice. In this excerpt, Darcy calls on the Gardiners to tell them he has located the wayward Lydia Bennet and the nefarious Mr. Wickham. Friday brought … Continue reading →

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