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Modern Day Pride and Prejudice

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

There is a new version of Pride and Prejudice to be released soon. Below you will find the link to the official website. I am not sure that I approve of the looks of the man playing Mr. Darcy (not … Continue reading →

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New “Jane Eyre” Movie

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

I am looking forward to the new Jane Eyre movie coming out this week for I am quite addicted to Period Dramas. Yesterday alone, I watched three period pieces on the various cable TV channels I have available at my house. … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day – March 8

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

For International’s Women’s Day, the Jakarta Globe has posted a list of women writers who have each left behind an important legacy. Among those highlighted are Arundhati Roy, Sylvia Plath, Ayu Utami, Juliet Marillier, Jhumpa Lahiri, Banana Yoshimoto, Enid Blyton, … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen Writing Contest

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

The Chawton House Library has launched a new Jane Austen-inspired short story contest. The winner will receive 1000 pound. The last contest resulted in the Harper Collins release of Dancing with Mr. Darcy. For details, visit http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/8881917.Jane_Austen_writing_contest_launched/ The deadline is March … Continue reading →

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My Newest Release

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Ulysses Press releases my latest novel, The Scandal of Lady Eleanor, today. It is a Regency romance and the first from my “Realm” series. (The cover is a Gainsborough portrait.)

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Henry Cavill Slated to Play Superman

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Henry Cavill (The Duke of Suffolk from Showtime’s The Tudors) has been chosen to portray the next Superman. Check out the article in The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jan/31/henry-cavill-lands-role-superman  

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Is Romance Dead on TV?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Obviously, I am a romantic. I read Jane Austen regularly. I write romance novels, and I admit I rarely watch television any more because there is “nothing good on TV.” The TV is on in my house, but it is … Continue reading →

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Sense and Sensibility Movie Discussion

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

As part of JASNA’s salute to Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility in 2011, this will be a two-part look of the 1995 film adaptation. Next month, we will examine the “making” of Edward Ferras and Colonel Brandon. This month, however, … Continue reading →

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Andrew Davies Discussing Screenwriting

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

  In the UK’s The Telegraph, Andrew Davies discusses 10 steps in adapting classic novels to the screen. Read the article at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8328055/Andrew-Davies-on-how-to-adapt-literary-classics-for-TV.html

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Have You Heard of the Movies for Grownups Award?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

AARP has given their Movies for Grownups Awards for the last decade. For information on this year’s winners and to see if you agree, connect with the following Los Angeles Times article: http://theenvelope.latimes.com/galleries/photo/redcarpet/la-env-aarp-movies-for-grownups-pictures,0,1457055.photogallery

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