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Victorian Happenings: The Disaster of the “Princess Alice”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

A full capacity of passengers boarded the paddle steamer, the Princess Alice, on 3 September 1878 – many were on holiday, including a school children, as well as a party of invalids in wheel chairs, who were to partake of a … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Thomas Lord, Professional Cricketer and Founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Lord (23 November 1755 – 13 January 1832) was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1787 to 1802. He made a brief comeback, playing in one further match in 1815. Overall, Lord made 90 known appearances … Continue reading →

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Things Jane Austen and Charles Dickens Never Did as a Writer

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

How would  Charles Dickens and Jane Austen fare as writers marketing their books in today’s world?  The value of their contributions cannot be questioned, but how would they cope with technology and the added demands of promotion in today’s marketplace?  … Continue reading →

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Howell Harris, Leader of the Welsh Methodist Revival

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Howell Harris (January 24, 1714 – July 21, 1773) (Welsh: Hywel Harris) was one of the main leaders of the Welsh Methodist revival in the 18th century, along with Daniel Rowland and William Williams Pantycelyn. Life Harris was born at … Continue reading →

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Special New Year’s Edition Featuring “Twelfth Night at Longbourn” with Maria Grace

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I have to confess, one of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is having an excuse to read up on the manners and customs of the period. I was doubly excited to when I realized that my latest book … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers
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The Eighth Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the eighth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Singers Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains Two … Continue reading →

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On the 7th Day of Christmas (Jane Austen Style)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

I have included this tale in the past, but it’s back for a repeat… On the seventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Christmas Movies

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Since the onset of film, a little over a century prior, Christmas has been employed as plot device for some of our most endearing films, as well as those not so engaging. Today, we have channels, such as the Hallmark … Continue reading →

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What is a “Cracker”?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Tom Smith invented the cracker in 1847. One hundred and sixty-three years later, it is an integral part of many holiday celebrations, and it has become a traditional part of British events. The cracker is a small cardboard tube covered … Continue reading →

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