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Launch of The Writers’ Block

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Austen Authors is pleased to announce our own story board which features short stories, novellas, vignettes, excerpts, etc. from 23 Austen Authors. I hope you will visit and have a look around. http://austeninterlude.org/writersblock/index.php

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Valentine’s Day Slide Show – Enjoy the “Love”

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1475803&k=P105105115&hk=1

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Favorite Jane Austen Romantic Finale

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

My Jane Austen Book Club fan site has a poll on which Jane Austen finale is the most romantic. Vote in the poll and leave a comment for great prizes. Go to http://thesecretunderstandingofthehearts.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-poll-which-is-most.html?showComment=1297688433836#c7203109615469841484 to see the choices,  to vote, and … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Love Poems

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Do you have a favorite love poem? These are three of mine. Shakespeare’s Sonnet 42 That thou hast her, it is not all my grief, And yet it may be said I loved her dearly; That she hath thee, is … Continue reading →

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The King’s Speech Continues its Winning Ways

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

“The King’s Speech” wins Best Picture at both the BAFTAs and the GOYAs. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110214/ennew_afp/entertainmentbritainfilmawardsbafta

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Jane Austen Today’s Article on “Any Human Heart”

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

          The Jane Austen World website has a wonderful article featuring these Austen-related actors: Matthew Macfadyen, Jim Broadbent, Haley Atwell, Tom Hollander, Charity Wakefield. For the complete article, visit http://janitesonthejames.blogspot.com/2011/02/any-human-heart-features-number-of-jane.html, and remember that “Any Human Heart” … Continue reading →

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“The King’s Speech” Takes Top Prize for The Director’s Guild Awards

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

“The King’s Speech” and Tom Hooper take the top prize in the DGAs. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031147/

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Colin Firth’s Oscar Nomination and a Resurgence in All Things Jane Austen

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Colin Firth’s award-winning performance in “The King’s Speech” has fueled a resurgence in all things related to Jane Austen. Firth is known to Austen fans as “Mr. Darcy,” and more than one Janeite has seen the film and has touted … Continue reading →

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Romance Writers Speak on Finding Romance in Real Life

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/sex-relationships/story/2011/02/Cook-eat-together-to-feed-your-relationship/43476674/1

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The Rame Peninsula

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

      Rame Head is a coastal headland, southwest of the village of Rame in southeast Cornwall, United Kingdom. The site was used for a hill fort in the Iron Age. The headland has a prominent chapel, dedicated to … Continue reading →

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