Category Archives: Regency era

Celebrating the Release of “Inspired By Grace,” with Jeanna Ellsworth + Excerpt + a Giveaway

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome one of compatriots on austenauthors.net with a non-Austen inspired release plus a giveaway of Inspired by Grace.  Finale, Goodbyes, and The End! Thanks so much Regina for hosting me on this final stop on the blog tour of … Continue reading →

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Writing Historical Fiction? Should You Use That Particular Word?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

I admit it: I am a bit of a word geek. I am fascinated with how words came into the English language. Some words make sense in their derivation, and others not so much so. Below are some of the … Continue reading →

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Winner of an Audiobook of “Code of the Heart” from Jacki Delecki

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Congratulations go out to Juanita Dacuir, who won an audiobook of “Code of the Heart” from Jacki Delecki. 

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Jude Knight: “I Blame the Plot Elves” + a Giveaway of “A Baron for Becky”

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I would like to welcome a dear friend, Jude Knight to the blog. After a career in commercial writing, editing, and publishing, Jude returned to her first love: fiction. She claims to love capable, determined heroines, and heroes who appreciate … Continue reading →

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How Austen Changes Up the “Courtship Novel”

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Earlier, we examine Austen’s art in the “courtship novel,” specifically in Pride and Prejudice.”Here we see that Jane Austen’s portrayal of courtship differs from that of many courtship novels written throughout the eighteenth century: in Austen’s novels, instead of submitting … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Book Trailer + a Giveaway of an Audiobook of “A Code of the Heart”

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

I wish to welcome back to the blog, Jacki Delecki. Descended from a long line of storytellers, Jacki spins adventures filled with suspense, healing, and romance. Jacki’s love affair with the arts began at a young age and inspired her to train … Continue reading →

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Euphemisms

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Dictionary.com says a euphemism is “the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.”  Euphemisms are plentiful, some old and some of a more modern twists. Let us look at a … Continue reading →

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Two More Winners of “The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

I am pleased to present two more winners with eBook copies of The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery. You should have a prize notice in your email box. The winners are Vesper Meikle and June … Continue reading →

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The Ratcliffe Highway Murders as a Plot Point in “The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin” + an excerpt + another giveaway

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

When I began writing The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery, I thought to use the actual Regency era case known as “The Ratcliffe Highway Murders” in the plot line for the although a suspect was … Continue reading →

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More Winners of “The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin”

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Congratulations to Suzan and to Euridice, the latest winners of an eBook copy of The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery. 

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