Category Archives: real life tales

The Rame Head or Cornwall’s “Forgotten Corner”

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Rame Head is a coastal headland, southwest of the village of Rame in southeast Cornwall, United Kingdom. The area plays a prominent role in my Regency romance, The First Wives’ Club, which recently received an honorable mention in SOLA’s Seventh Annual Dixie … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and The British Royal Navy

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In referring to the cult-like following of those who extolled all things involving Admiral Horatio Nelson, Jane Austen once wrote, “I am sick of Lives of Nelson.” Yet, the author always appreciated the lives of men in the Royal Navy. … Continue reading →

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Regency Era Lexicon – The Letters “P” and “Q”

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

packet – a ship carrying mail (and occasionally passengers) along a regularly defined route packman – a peddler of ladies’ goods (linen and cotton) paddock – a horse pasture page – a boy hired to run errands, etc. palace – … Continue reading →

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Adder Stones, Hag Stones, Witch Stones…Do You Know These?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Adder stones are usually glass stones with a naturally occurring stone in them. Archaeologists have found them in both Britain and Egypt. In Britain, they stones are also called hag stones, witch stones, serpent’s eggs, or snake’s eggs. In Wales, … Continue reading →

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What You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

It took more than 200 years after the first Thanksgiving before it became an official holiday. The first Thanksgiving was a three day feast, which included hunting, athletic games, and eating. The Pilgrims dined on venison, NOT turkey. There was … Continue reading →

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Social Media Rules for Facebook Promotions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In late October,  Maria Grace shared this link on several of the blogs that we both follow, but if you missed it, you might want to take time to read the article carefully, especially if you run giveaways, etc., through … Continue reading →

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Facebook and Courts Collide on Free Speech and Technology

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I originally read this article in The Charlotte Observer on September 8, 2012. Since that time it has seen multiple reprints. “In Facebook Court Cases, High Tech and Free Speech Collide” (To read the complete article, search the McClatchy link … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Worst Passwords – Is Yours Among Them?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Okay, I admit that one of my previous passwords is on this list. I have long ago changed that password to something a bit more challenging; yet, this list demonstrates how easy it is to become complacent over creating a … 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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What is in a 17th Century Witch Bottle?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my next novel, “The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy,” I have been exploring many of the superstitions and beliefs of 18th Century England. In doing so, I have looked at fairies, the Cerne Giant, and witchcraft. One of … Continue reading →

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