Category Archives: writing

Introducing Deanna Browne and “Demon Rising,” Arriving This Month from Black Opal Books

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today we welcome another of my fellow Black Opal Books authors. Deanna Browne is a debut author, whose love for magic is mixed with a strong creative streak. Check out a bit about her and her first book, Demon Rising.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Opal Books, book release, publishing, writing | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Introducing Deanna Browne and “Demon Rising,” Arriving This Month from Black Opal Books

MR. DARCY’S BRIDEs is Available for Preorder

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

My latest book in the Austen-vein (JAFF) will be officially released on August 14, 2017, but it is available for preorder NOW on Amazon Kindle.  I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, book excerpts, book release, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, marriage, marriage licenses, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency romance, Vagary, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Sir Walter Scott, the Historical Romance, and the Creation of a National Identity – Part II

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, we had our first look at how Sir Walter Scott perfected the “formula” for historical romance while creating a national identity. [June 8, Part I]  Sir Walter Scott’s fiction quite often uses the plot devices of inheritance and lineage. … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, vocabulary, writing | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Sir Walter Scott, the Historical Romance, and the Creation of a National Identity – Part II

Finalists for the 2017 Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

I am proud to be among these fabulous writers!!! Congrats to all!!!! The DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MYSTERY/SUSPENSE –Published Division Finalists for 2017 are: CATEGORY (SERIES) ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Man of Action by Janie Crouch – Author Deep … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Black Opal Books, British history, eBooks, historical fiction, history, Living in the Regency, marriage, mystery, primogenture, Regency era, Regency romance, romance, suspense, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Sir Walter Scott, the Historical Romance, and the Creation of a National Identity – Part I

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

  Walter Scott was the first great writer to recognize the potential of historical romance as a “dramatic narration of national history, a modern commercial equivalent of the old national epic. Scott’s Waverley novels started out as the romance of … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, historical fiction, Living in the Regency, publishing, real life tales, romantic verse, writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The Cancelled Chapters of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion,” a Guest Post from Alexa Adams

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

The Cancelled Chapters of Persuasion This piece originally appeared on Austen Authors in March 2015. I thought others might find it informative.   I can listen no longer in silence. I must speak to you by such means as are within … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, book excerpts, book release, British Navy, excerpt, Guest Post, Jane Austen, Persuasion, publishing, writing | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The Cancelled Chapters of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion,” a Guest Post from Alexa Adams

A Bit About Horses, Guest Blog from Jude Knight + Release of “A Raging Madness” + a Giveaway

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I welcome my internet friend, Jude Knight, with a bit about her research on horses and the latest release in The Golden Redepennings series, plus a GIVEAWAY.  My qualifications for writing about horses are ten years as a Riding … Continue reading →

Posted in book excerpts, book release, British history, eBooks, excerpt, family, Georgian England, Guest Blog, Guest Post, historical fiction, Living in the Regency, marriage, Napoleonic Wars, Regency era, Regency romance, romance, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Mother’s Day Sale on Regina Jeffers’s Austen-Inspired Titles! Fill Up Your eReaders!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

Beginning today, twenty-five (25) of my titles are on sale. The sale will continue through Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day.  Fill up your eReaders!!!! There are Austen-inspired titles, romantic suspense, a Regency series, and contemporary choices. ALL TITLES ARE $2.50 OR LESS. … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, book release, books, Jane Austen, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Regency romance, romance, suspense, Uncategorized, Vagary, vampires, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Walk Through Green Park from Guest Author, Joana Starnes

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 This is a repeat performance from the archives  from my dear friend, Joana Starnes, who gives us a brief look at London’s Green Park, which plays a pivotal role in Ms. Starnes’s Austen-inspired The Second Chance: A Pride and Prejudice/Sense and … Continue reading →

Posted in book excerpts, British history, buildings and structures, giveaway, Jane Austen, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged , , , | 66 Comments

Mother’s Day Sale! Austen-Inspired Titles Up First!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Starting today, some 26 of my titles will go on sale for my Twelve (+5) Days of Christmas Sale! Today, I highlight TWELVE of my Austen-inspired titles which will be featured in the eBook sale. The sale runs from December 21 … Continue reading →

Posted in book release, books, eBooks, Jane Austen, modern adaptations, mystery, Pegasus Books, publishing, romance, Ulysses Press, Vagary, vampires, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments