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From Where Does That Phrase Come?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

This first one is for Brian, who spoke of a preference for the word in one of my recent posts. Codswallop ~ Unknown, attested from 1959 episode of UK TV series Hancock’s Half Hour. The writers (Galton and Simpson) state that … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes of Love and Joy for This Little One!

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

My most precious grandson turns 3 today. He has stolen my heart as surely as his father did (nearly 30 years prior). 

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Happy Birthday to Our Precious Girl!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

This little girl is one today, and we are celebrating! 

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A Medieval Misconception: All Women Were Chattel, A Guest Post by Kim Rendfeld, who is Celebrating the Release of “The Ashes of Heaven’s Pillar”

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Medieval Misconception: All Women Were Chattel By Kim Rendfeld Early medieval women were far from passive damsels waiting for a knight to rescue them. Of course, this time period is hardly an ideal time for women: childbirth so risky expectant … Continue reading →

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The Brutality of Jack the Ripper

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a BIG Matthew Macfadyen fan, and so I was very pleased with Season 3 of “Ripper Street” was picked up. The show is a gritty, in-your-face depiction of crime in the Victorian period. … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth I and the Sea Beggars, a Guest Post from Author Barbara Kyle

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Today, it is with great pleasure that I welcome a colleague, who specializes in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. I know you will find Barbara Kyle’s story of deception and courage very interesting. The Elizabethan period is considered a … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice 200 Excerpt: Darcy Realizes He’s Susceptible to Elizabeth Bennet’s Charms

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

P&P 200 Darcy Realizes He’s Susceptible to Elizabeth Bennet’s Charms Pride and Prejudice: Scenes Jane Austen Never Wrote retells Austen’s classic from the view of the other characters in the story line (Mr. Collins, the servants, Charlotte Lucas, Bingley, Darcy, … Continue reading →

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Editing 101: Homophones and Other Words Often Confused

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

While editing, we must take comfort in the fact none of us can know everything about language choices. I know the frustration. There is nothing worse than to reread a passage six months after its publication and to spot an … Continue reading →

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What’s “Love” Got to Do with It?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

It was fun last month to take a look at our favorite romance movies and some of the greatest lines from them. After all, I breathe “romance” novels. They are my favorite escape genre. So, tell me what you think of … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember: the Last Old-Fashioned Presidential Campaign

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

What do you know of the Presidential race between Harry S. Truman and Thomas E. Dewey, one one where Truman came from behind to beat the anointed “next President,” Dewey? Do you realize it was really a four-party race? “Dewey … Continue reading →

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