Category Archives: Jane Austen

Regency Era Lexicon – Time for the Letter “H”

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Haberdasher – a man who dealt with small items for sewing, such as thread, needles, buttons, ribbons, etc. Hack – a general-purpose riding horse; not used for hunting or military purposes Hackney Coach – one for hire; the taxicabs of the … 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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Can Reading Jane Austen Make You Smarter?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Stanford Report, September 7, 2012 This is your brain on Jane Austen, and Stanford researchers are taking notes Researchers observe the brain patterns of literary PhD candidates while they’re reading a Jane Austen novel. The fMRI images suggest that literary … 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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Universal Themes and Jane Austen: First Impressions

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Have you ever met someone with whom you have corresponded several times (Facebook, Twitter, phone, or the old-fashioned way by a letter) only to be surprised by his/her appearance? He/She looks nothing like what you anticipated. First impressions are hard … Continue reading →

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How a Minor Character Controls the Story’s Action: Jane Austen’s Use of George Wickham

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, on Austenesque Extravganza, I interviewed our favorite bad boy, Mr. George Wickham. Actually, I held a celebrity intervention, but as an afterthought to that momentous event, I thought we might take a closer look at George Wickham’s importance to … Continue reading →

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An Intervention with Mr. Wickham

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Applause) Voice Over: Welcome to the Doctor Richard Belton Show. Please place your hands together for our resident psychologist, Doctor Richard. (Applause) Doctor Richard: Good Afternoon and Welcome. We have an interesting program planned for you today. Our guests have … Continue reading →

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