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The Influx of eBooks

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This excerpt comes from Publishers Weekly. To read the complete article, visit http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/retailing/article/52204-the-march-of-the-e-books.html E-books accounted for 7% of consumer spending on books in 2011 and 14% of units purchased, according to the most recent data from Bowker Market Research. In 2010, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam (Part 2)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Part Two (originally published on The World According to Sam) Q: Writing an entire novel continuing the adventures of Austen characters is rather indicative of your fondness for Miss Austen’s work. Can you tell us about your first experience with … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Part One (originally posted on The Real World According to Sam) Q: Tell us about your latest book. A: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy is a cozy mystery, much in the vein of an Agatha Christie novel or the “Murder She … Continue reading →

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Whuppity Scoorie and Whoopy Do

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

by Regina Jeffers So what is Whuppity Scoorie? It is a unique celebration of spring taking place in Lanark (on the east bank of the River Clyde), Scotland. On March 1, youngsters take part in the ancient custom of “Whuppity Scoorie.” … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of My Mother, Peggie Jeffers

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This is a picture of my beautiful mother, Peggie Jeffers. She raised me as a single parent when divorce and dysfunctional families were not the norm. She carried me up and down stairs when I had rheumatic fever. She made … Continue reading →

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Starling Murmurations in Somerset, UK

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

 By Regina Jeffers One of the most spectacular examples of British wildlife are Starling Murmurations. Thousands of starlings flocking together to form swirling balls can be found in Somerset each year from early autumn to February. The birds form the flying … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s “Literary” Brothers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Many of those around her influenced Jane Austen, but Henry’s and James’s influences were profound. Most of Austen’s biographers believe that Henry was Austen’s favorite brother and James her least favorite. James Austen was the first born. He was reportedly … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice Retelling – Darcy Attempts to Forget Elizabeth Bennet – Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

“So, Darcy, where do you go from here?” The words choked him, but he managed to say, “I know my duty; the Darcy name and Pemberley must survive. I must forget Elizabeth Bennet and find a suitable match. I am … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and Feminism

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

by Regina Jeffers In 1968, the Women’s Liberation Movement staged a demonstration at the annual Miss America Beauty pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They protested the idea that the most important thing about a woman is how she looks.Women’s … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen is Ingrained on My Psyche

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my guest post for Barbara Tiller Cole’s “Darcyholic Diversions,” I looked at the parts of Pride and Prejudice, which spoke to me early on in my life-long love of Jane Austen’s works. Then I began to think of … Continue reading →

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