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What Was the Proper Name for a “Deck” Jutting Out Over the Water During the Regency? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel”

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When writing a story, I tend to mark all words that I do not think was used in Regency England. I label them with the word “origin” so I can remember to look them up when I begin to type … Continue reading →

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Origin of the Phrase “Ins and Outs” + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

The phrase “ins and outs” dates back to the mid-17th century. It originally alluded to the twisting and turning paths of a winding road, before evolving to describe politicians who are either holding office (in) or out of power. [Dictionary.com] … Continue reading →

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Did Men’s Trousers in the Regency Era Have a Waistband? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I know this is probably a crazy idea for a post, but before I wrote the scene I needed to know if men’s trousers in the Regency era had a waistband. So here goes… Yes, men’s trousers in 1813 did … Continue reading →

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Cattails, Great Reedmace, Bulrush – What are the Differences? + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In the story, Darcy’s men find a body floating in a lake on Pemberley estate. The men must determine WHO the man is? What happened to him? When it happened? Where? How? and Why? When I was writing the scene, … Continue reading →

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Chemicals Used for Fertilizers in the Regency + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

On Monday, we had a brief discussion on the use of the four-crop rotation in England, a movement that changed England forever and brought it greater success around the world. During the Regency era (roughly 1811–1820), “chemical” or artificial fertilizers … Continue reading →

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Four-Crop Rotation System, a Major Step Forward for the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lady Christiana and the Colonel,” Arriving 18 November 2026

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

One of the major plot points in “Lady Christiana and the Colonel” is Mr. Darcy’s use of a Four-Crop Rotation of his fields. I have used this point in previous Austen variations, having Darcy learning the system from his Scottish … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “Midnight at Pemberley” from Ulysses Press

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

During the middle of 2025, Ulysses Press, the publishing house with which I published many of my Jane Austen variations, contacted me about rereleasing “Darcy’s Passions” and “Vampire Darcy’s Desire.” With “Darcy’s Passions,” they left the title as it was. … Continue reading →

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The Revolutionary Americans Jane Austen Never Knew, a Guest Post from Mirta Ines Trupp

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

As readers and writers of Austenesque fiction, we spend a great deal of time thinking about the world Jane Austen inhabited. We know her drawing rooms, assembly halls, and country estates. We understand the social rules governing courtship, inheritance, reputation, … Continue reading →

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“Lord Thomas and Fair Elinor” Folk Song and the Release of “Midnight at Pemberley” from Ulysses Press

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When I first wrote my vampiric tale which will re-release on Wednesday, one of the techniques I used was the folk song “Fair Ellender and the Brown Girl.” “Fair Ellender” is a folk song based on the English Child Ballad 73, … Continue reading →

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Belle Gunness, Serial Killer, the Basis for the Villain in the Conclusion of My Dragonblade Mystery/Suspense Series

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Belle Gunness could lay claim to being the first female serial killer of modern times. Her story has fascinated me for many years. She was known to attract a large number of husbands and suitors, and she would quickly dispatch … Continue reading →

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