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British Thoroughbred Racing History

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

One of the more challenging aspects of writing historical romance is the amount of research one must do. It is not uncommon to spend 8 hours researching a fact that in less than a paragraph in the book. However, one … Continue reading →

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Profiling a Janeite – Are You a Typical Jane Austen Fan?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Anatomy of a Janeite Do You Fit the Bill? In 2008, JASNA put together a survey of the “typical” Janeite. I was wondering how many items match with my viewers/readers. Part 1: Participant Demographics. The first half of the survey … Continue reading →

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What Price Beauty???

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

One of the things I had to research for my  “cozy” mystery, The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Murder Mystery, was women’s make-up. In an image drenched society (both now and in the Regency), the use of  or lack … Continue reading →

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Vampiric Legends

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In 2010, I wrote a vampire version of Pride and Prejudice entitled Vampire Darcy’s Desire. However, unlike many books of the recent “vampire” craze, my book is set in Regency England (1800-1820). Even the legend of Dracula could not serve as a … Continue reading →

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Cinematic Jane Austen

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Cinematic Versions of Jane Austen Recently, I blogged about the latest film version of a Jane Austen novel to be released. I write Austen-related adaptations/sequels, as well as contemporary and Regency era books, but many of my readers come to me … Continue reading →

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The Library of Congress is Collecting Our Tweets

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

From America Now comes the news that the The Library of Congress is cataloging our Tweets on Twitter. Eventually, “tweeting” will not be the “in” thing to do in our leisure time. However, the Library of Congress is currently collecting EVERY … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Hollywood Appeal

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Hollywood can’t get enough of Jane Austen Jane Austen (1775-1817) is closer to Shakespeare, in calendar time, than to us. Yet her world is much closer to ours than his — which helps explain her astonishing ongoing popularity and why … Continue reading →

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Baby Avery Loses Her Battle to Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Several days ago, I became aware of a 5-months-old little girl, whose parents had found a unique way to honor their dying child. As Baby Avery was only days younger than my grandson, the story touched my heart. Please consider … Continue reading →

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When Mr. Darcy First Spoke to Me

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

originally published on Darcyholic Diversions The First Time Mr. Darcy Spoke to Me When I was twelve, I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time. My mother, may she rest in peace, was a great reader, and like the … Continue reading →

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1816: The Year Without Summer

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

A Year Without Summer: Benjamin Franklin was the first to establish the link between volcanic eruptions and climate change when he suggested the bitterly cold winter of 1783-84 in Europe was a result of the dust cloud from the massive … Continue reading →

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