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Chinese Numerology and Feng Shui for 2011

Chinese numerology and Feng Shui for 2011: This year we are going to experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11. There are some other quirks for this year. Take the last two digits of the year you were born … Continue reading

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Princess Charlotte’s Indiscretions

Love with an Improper Stranger (Originally posted on My Jane Austen Book Club on November 9, 2011) In the spring of 1812, George IV’s attempted to pique his daughter’s, Princess Charlotte of Wales, interest in William of Orange. The move … Continue reading

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A Memorable Week in the Jeffers’ Household

It has been a memorable week at my NC home. Monday, Nov.7, found me the grandmother for my son Joshua‘s first child. “James” weighed in at a hefty 9 pounds 6 ounces. Tuesday, Nov. 8, was the official release of … Continue reading

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Are You Smarter Than a 60 Year Old?

>>>>> DON’T LOOK BELOW FOR THE ANSWERS UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED IT OUT! >>>>> A TEST FOR OLD KIDS I was picky who I sent this too. It had to be those who might actually remember. So have some fun … Continue reading

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Highclere Castle of “Downtown Abbey” Fame

This site connects the viewer directly to tour information and the background facts on Newbury’s Highclere Castle, which is used for filming “Downtown Abbey.” http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/?mid=519

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Self-Publishing Secrets

By JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG Self-publishing these days is increasingly a tale of two cities. There are established authors, like Nyree Belleville, who says she’s earned half a million dollars in the past 18 months selling direct rather than through a … Continue reading

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Jeremy Irvine to Star in The Railway Man

Jeremy Irvine, star of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming drama War Horse, has been cast in The Railway Man, a drama to be directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. The project is based on a memoir by Eric Lomax that chronicles his experience working … Continue reading

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Cover for my next release “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”

This is the cover for my next release from Ulysses Press, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy. The book is slated for a March 2012 release, but it can be preordered on both Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Tell me what … Continue reading

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The Three Musketeers Movie Props for Sale

These are 3 of the many items from The Three Musketeers listed at Premiere Props. The first is the costume from Matthew Macfadyen’s portrayal of Athos. This is only $5000. Can anyone spell 401K? Freddie Fox’s “purple” kingly costume is … Continue reading

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New Sculpture of Jane Austen in Bath

There is only one authentic portrait of the writer who lived in Bath at the beginning of the 19th century, a tiny pencil and watercolour image in the National Portrait Gallery. The painting by her sister Cassandra was described as … Continue reading

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