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Momentous TV

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

I found an article in my AARP newsletter about TV moments we all might remember. The newsletter included: October 1960 – the Richard Nixon/John F. Kennedy debates (Did you watch the debates, or did you listen on the radio? Your … Continue reading →

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October Celebrates …

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

On the Austen Authors Website (www.AustenAuthors.com,) we are planning a “Halloween” celebration at the end of the month, where we will feature Ben H. Winters, author of Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. Planning for this made me think what … Continue reading →

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Romantic Suspense Winner!!!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

My newest novel, The Phantom of Pemberley, has been awarded third place in the Romantic Suspense category in the 5th Annual Dixie Kane Memorial Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Southern Louisiana Romance Writers of America.

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Austen-Related Actors with October Birthdays

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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A Family Crest for the name Jeffers does not exist!!!!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

I am doing research again for my latest novel, and I went to look for websites about surname meanings, etc. Choosing a name for a character in a book is very important to developing characterization. For example, the given name … Continue reading →

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Education Nation – How Do You Learn Quiz

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

As a former educator, I have been keeping up with the information that NBC has highlighted all week long. Yesterday, I found it a bit ironic that the national push is for more “Career-Oriented” education, while my local school district … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Over the last few months, it seems I have reconnected with a great many former students and former classmates. At least half of my “friends” on my Facebook page are represented by these groups. Do not get me wrong. I … Continue reading →

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September Birthdays for Austen-Related Actors

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1127901&k=P97420291&hk=1 This link will take you to a slideshow featuring actors from Jane Austen related films who have birthdays in September. I hope you enjoy it.

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Characteristics of the Gothic in My Novels

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

First, those who read Gothic novels know that Horace Walpole started the phenomenon with his The Castle of Otranto way back in 1764. We define a Gothic novel based on the characteristics we find in Walpole’s work. 1. The setting … Continue reading →

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Many Film Versions of Jane Austen

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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

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