Category Archives: romance

2017 Daphne Du Maurier Award Finalist, Twinnings, Child Birth, and a (Sort of) Giveaway

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I am taking off my Austen hat to announce that my latest Regency series is making a pleasant noise: Angel Comes to the Devil’s Keep is the first book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: The Twins, and it … Continue reading →

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Finalists for the 2017 Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

I am proud to be among these fabulous writers!!! Congrats to all!!!! The DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MYSTERY/SUSPENSE –Published Division Finalists for 2017 are: CATEGORY (SERIES) ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Man of Action by Janie Crouch – Author Deep … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and the Rise of the Novel, a Guest Post from Victoria Kincaid

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Here is another guest post from one of my fellow Austen Authors. Victoria Kincaid takes us on the search for the “novel.”   I remember the moment in college when I realized that the novel was a relatively recent writing form. … Continue reading →

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A Bit About Horses, Guest Blog from Jude Knight + Release of “A Raging Madness” + a Giveaway

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome my internet friend, Jude Knight, with a bit about her research on horses and the latest release in The Golden Redepennings series, plus a GIVEAWAY.  My qualifications for writing about horses are ten years as a Riding … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Sale on Titles from Regina Jeffers! Fill Up Your eReader with These Regency and Contemporary Novels!

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

As of yesterday, twenty-five (25) of my titles are on sale. The sale will continue through Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day.  Fill up your eReaders!!!! There are Austen-inspired titles, romantic suspense, a Regency series, and contemporary choices. ALL TITLES ARE $2.50 OR … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Sale on Regina Jeffers’s Austen-Inspired Titles! Fill Up Your eReaders!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Beginning today, twenty-five (25) of my titles are on sale. The sale will continue through Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day.  Fill up your eReaders!!!! There are Austen-inspired titles, romantic suspense, a Regency series, and contemporary choices. ALL TITLES ARE $2.50 OR LESS. … Continue reading →

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Announcing More Winners from Regina Jeffers’s “A Dance with Mr. Darcy” Giveaway

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 These are the winners from the various giveaways associated with the release of A Dance with Mr. Darcy. All winners were chosen by Random.org. Each date will have two winners of eBooks of A Dance with Mr. Darcy listed and will … Continue reading →

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Is “Downton Abbey” a Copycat of “Pride & Prejudice”? from Guest Author, Ginger Monette

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 Today, I welcome Ginger Monette to Every Woman Dreams. Ginger is a relative newcomer to JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) writing, as she promotes her latest book, Darcy’s Hope at Donwell Abbey. Unlike many Austen variations that remain in the Regency … Continue reading →

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The Ladies of Llangollen, a Romantic Friendship, from Guest Author Sue Wilkes

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

The post originally appeared upon Austen Authors. I know you find it an exceptionally well researched and compelling tale.  It’s clear from Jane Austen’s novels and letters that female friendships played a very important role in her life. In Northanger … Continue reading →

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When in “Pride and Prejudice” Does Darcy Accept His Love for Elizabeth?

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 When Fitzwilliam Darcy first encounters Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton assembly, he tells Bingley, “At such an assembly as this, it [dancing] would be insupportable? Your sisters are engaged, and there is not another woman in the room whom it … Continue reading →

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