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Till the Clouds Roll By (1946)

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

This morning, like so many of you, I awoke an hour earlier than necessary because of the time change to Eastern Standard Time. At first, I considered turning over and going back to sleep, but I flipped on the TV … Continue reading →

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Mars vs. Venus – Part II

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Here are some other distinct differences between males and females of which writers must be aware in developing characters: Women learn quickly in a cooperative setting, where men need competition. For YA authors, this means differences in a classroom setting … Continue reading →

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Mars vs. Venus Part I

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Today on the TV show, The Doctors, they answered questions from audience participants on male/female stereotypes and comparisons. As a writer, those differences are forever part of one’s psyche. One cannot have an Alpha male responded as if he is … Continue reading →

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A Book in a Month???

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

(by Abigail Reynolds) It’s almost NaNoWriMo! NaNoWriMo is the (Inter)National Novel Writing Month, celebrated each year in November. Anyone who wants can join in the fun, even if you’ve never written anything before. The goal is to write 50,000 words … Continue reading →

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Borders eBook Reader

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

My latest book, The Phantom of Pemberley, is part of the promotion for Borders new eBook Reader, KoBo.

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Jane Austen and Zombies

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Why are Zombies being mixed with my Jane Austen? Most people seem to agree that zombies and other monsters are an open testament to a troubled time. Zombies found their peak in George Romero movies, and they reflect whatever we … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and Vampires

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

What is a Mashup? When I first became aware of the term “mashup,” I automatically thought of the music industry with its remixes and creative imaginings of oldies and the classics. By definition, a “mashup” is creating a new entity … Continue reading →

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Austen a Poor Grammarian

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

One of my former students who attends UNC-Chapel Hill sent me a notice on my Facebook page. It was an article about Jane Austen and her grammatical errors. Now, as I often jokingly called myself The Grammar Goddess in the … Continue reading →

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A New Sherlock Holmes

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

I am very psyched because tomorrow evening one of my favorite British actors (Benedict Cumberbatch) will portray one of my favorite literary characters (Sherlock Holmes) in Masterpiece Mystery on PBS. Although his name may not be familiar, I am sure … Continue reading →

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Movie Discussion of Pride and Prejudice 1995

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

In reading Jane Austen, one can easily imagine the Austen children acting out a play created by the boisterous Jane. Her novels have all the elements of drama: a small cast, limited settings, and no special effects. In this manner, … Continue reading →

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