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Banning Wordiness (or) Editing 102

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, we looked as some key phrases, which signal a need for editing. How often have you seen the ones I have listed below in your reading(s)? I am certain there are several in my books, which I should have … Continue reading →

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Living in Regency London – Lighting the House

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I have have dealt with three power outages in my area, and with each, I have privately cursed how dark is my home without the power of electricity. I have had to go without lights, TV, the internet, phone … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 12

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Twelve Months of Reading Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters Four Abbey Tilneys Three … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 11

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Eleven Woodhouse/Knightleys Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Siblings Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 10

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the tenth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Ten in Fanny’s Family Nine Named Musgrove Eight Minor Pieces Seven Austen Children Six Classic Novels F-i-v-e Bennet Sisters … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 4

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the fourth day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Four Abbey Tilneys Three Sailing Captains Two Dashing Colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy.

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 3

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the third day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me, Three sailing Captains Two dashing Colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy. (Come back tomorrow for the Day 4 … Continue reading →

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A Jane Austen Time Line

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

1764-The Reverend George Austen marries Cassandra Leigh. They take up residence at Deane Parsonage in Hampshire. 1765-Brother James was born. Like his sister, James had literary aspirations, but he never knew success. 1766-George Austen was born. Mentally challenged, George was … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 2

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the second day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave to me Two dashing colonels And a love for Mr. Dar…cy. (Come back tomorrow for Day 3.)

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The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 1

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The “twelve days” of Christmas comes after the celebration of the religious holiday and leads to the Epiphany on January 6. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the first day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave … Continue reading →

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