Category Archives: Dragonblade Publishers

Palmer’s Village? Where is it in Relation to London? What is its significance to “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I write a story, I love to add little “tidbits,” which, first, make the tale more interesting, and, secondly, adds to the reader’s knowledge. In my tale, Taming Lord Truist, I introduced my readers to a place a bit … Continue reading →

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Robert Hodgson, Rector of St George’s of Hanover Square: Small Facts to Make a Story Realistic + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishing

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

St George’s of Hanover Square Website provides a short bio for all its rectors. For Robert Hodgson, it says: 1803Robert Hodgson, M.A. Having this man’s name correct is the kind of thing Regency writers stress over. Though Robert Hodgson’s part in … 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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Yellow Sapphires + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When one sees the lovely cover of Lyon in the Way, he notes the three jewels. Some think they are yellow diamonds, but they are yellow sapphires. I am a bit obsessed with sapphires, for a blue one is my … Continue reading →

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Beds? Valances? Dust Skirts? Georgian Bedrooms + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

I confess. I knew little to nothing about a Georgian bedroom. I had seen the ones shown at Williamsburg, Virginia, but that is more to show visitors to the estate something of life in America in that time period, not … Continue reading →

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What Was “Silver Paper” in the Regency? + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

One man wants her dead. Another may love her forever. For over a year, Lord Richard Orson has been quietly captivated by the unconventional Lady Emma Donoghue. Headstrong, brilliant, and unapologetically involved in causes that rattle Society’s comfort, Emma is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Packet Boats in the Regency Era + the Anticipated Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

In The Marchioness’s Madness, which is still waiting to be published, the often used travel by packet boats is more developed, than it is in my tale coming soon from Dragonblade Publishers. The hero and heroine in The Marchioness Madness … Continue reading →

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Burning Wool as a Plot Device in a Mystery + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

in the last year, I have added the concept of burnt wool to a mystery. What should a reader know about this? The website By Hand, which is located in London, has a new piece on what happens when a … Continue reading →

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Demoiselle en detresse, a Popular Story Telling Trope + the Anticipated Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

What does it mean to be a “damsel in distress”? In today’s culture, such a phrase will likely set off triggers of some kind or another. Please remember that I am 77 years old, and we never thought of “triggers” … Continue reading →

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