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Interview from Humphrey’s Tattletales with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Q: If you could spend an hour talking to anyone from any time in history, who would it be? And Why? A: When I was younger, I had a fascination with George Custer. Besides the Regency Period, I read extensively … Continue reading →

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Henry II, the Best of the Plantagenets

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Plantagenet Era began in 1154 and continued through fourteen British monarchs and 331 years. Reportedly, the family’s surname came about because Geoffrey, Count of Anjou, wore a sprig of flowering broom (Planta genista) as part of his daily dress. … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Parents: A Perfect Match

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Reverend George Austen belonged to the professional class. From the Weald of Kent, Austen’s ancestors had found success in the manufacture of woollen broadcloth. The Austens owned Broadford and Grovehurst in Horsmonden. However, the “family fortune” was not distributed … Continue reading →

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Incorporating Fascinating Legends into Classic Story Lines

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Incorporating Fascinating Legends in Classic Story Lines I have been writing Jane Austen-inspired novels since late 2007. One of the issues of reinventing Austen’s story lines to incorporate new materials or events that would prove true for the time period. … Continue reading →

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The Old Grey Man, the Murder Hole, and the Merrick Moor – the Setting for “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

My latest novel, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, is set in the Scottish Uplands in a land drenched in legend and mystery. It is an area where the heather in bloom can steal one’s breath with its beauty, but where … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers, from My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This interview first appeared on My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors http://www.myladyweb.blogspot.com/ What is it about Jane Austen-inspired literature that captured your fancy? I have been in love with Jane Austen’s stories for as long as I can remember. … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice 2005 and Voyeurism

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This is a film where the spectator enjoys a lesson in Voyeurism 101. We follow the story as we view the characters through windows, eavesdrop on them through doors, read over their shoulders, stand behind them while they are conversing, … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2012 BAFTA Nominees and Winners

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

For the complete list of nominees and winners, as well as the winners’ acceptance speeches, please visit http://www.bafta.org/television/awards/nominees-winner-2012,3256,BA.html Leading Actor Dominic West – Appropriate Adult (ITV) Benedict Cumberbatch – Sherlock (BBC One) John Simm – Exile (BBC One) Joseph Gilgun – This is England ’88 … Continue reading →

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Daily Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Political Intrigue

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s lifetime knew political intrigue that came to light with the splintering of the Whig party and the formation of a Conservative element. From 1788 to 1812, England experienced war after war, King George III’s madness, and the decadent lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Everyday Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Meals

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Breakfast In Jane Austen’s time, breakfast arrived late in the typical country household, usually between nine and ten of the clock. The household would have completed several tasks prior to sitting down to a simple meal. Using fine china, the … Continue reading →

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