Category Archives: research

Georgian Garden Adornments & Embellishments, a Guest Post from Sharon Lathan

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I have stolen one of my good friend’s post from Austen Authors to share with you. Sharon Lathan loves research as much as I, so you should enjoy this piece on Georgian Gardens, originally posted on May 16, 2016. … Continue reading →

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Scottish Irregular Weddings + the Release of “The Earl Claims His Comfort”

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Clandestine/Irregular Weddings in Scotland A clandestine wedding plays a key role in solving the mystery that occurs in my latest Regency romantic suspense, The Earl Claims His Comfort: Book 2 of the Twins’ Trilogy. But exactly what constituted a clandestine … Continue reading →

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Thomas More’s Life and Literature and Being a Reformation Martyr

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

 I am continued my journey through my undergraduate degree by looking at English literature through the ages. Today we have Sir Thomas More. Thomas More was born on Milk Street, London on February 7, 1478, son of Sir John More, … Continue reading →

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Excerpt + Giveaway from “Second Chances: The Courtship Wars”

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, I spoke of the medical research behind my writing of Second Chances: The Courtship Wars. If you did not have the opportunity to check this information out, it is fascinating. Read it HERE. One of the things that struck … Continue reading →

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Can an Olfactory Nerve Determine With Whom We Fall in Love? + a Giveaway

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Today’s post is based upon this article: Can an Olfactory Nerve Determine With Whom We Fall in Love? By Dr. Laura Berman TODAY.com contributor updated 3/25/2008 Recently, a reader asked about the most unusual research that I used to create a … Continue reading →

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