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Preview of My Next JAFF: “The Mistress of Rosings Park”

Posted on October 7, 2020 by reginajeffers

            Basis of the Tale: The story begins in late June 1813. Darcy and Elizabeth have not yet met. No Bingley, yet. Mr. Collins did propose to Elizabeth, but ended up marrying Charlotte. Elizabeth is … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and the Romance Novel

Posted on July 15, 2020 by reginajeffers

According to the Romance Writers of America, “the main plot of a romance novel must revolve around the two people as they develop romantic love for each other and work to build a relationship together. Both the conflict and the … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Primogeniture on Family Dynamics

Posted on May 6, 2019 by reginajeffers

 As a writer of historical fiction set in England during the Regency era, I am constantly dealing with the ramifications of the practice and the law of primogeniture. In primogeniture, the first born legitimate son is the sole inheritor of … Continue reading →

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James Lackington: The Man Who Revolutionized Book Stores

Posted on November 12, 2018 by reginajeffers

In a time when we bemoan the loss of Borders, Waldenbooks, and fear the demise of Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million, it is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like for those who entered “The Dome … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the September 10 Release of “Where There’s a FitzWILLiam Darcy, There’s a Way” + a Giveaway

Posted on September 7, 2018 by reginajeffers

IT IS ON ITS WAY!!! The release of Where There’s a FitzWILLiam Darcy, There’s a Way is scheduled for Monday, September 10. The premise behind the story is Mr. Bennet has passed from a heart attack, which, ironically, occurred on … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and the Rise of the Novel, a Guest Post from Victoria Kincaid

Posted on June 13, 2017 by reginajeffers

Here is another guest post from one of my fellow Austen Authors. Victoria Kincaid takes us on the search for the “novel.”   I remember the moment in college when I realized that the novel was a relatively recent writing form. … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Books and of Reading in Jane Austen’s Novels, Guest Post from Lauren Gilbert

Posted on April 18, 2017 by reginajeffers

  The Significance of Books and Reading in Jane Austen’s Novels By Lauren Gilbert  Jane Austen was a reader.  She read widely.  We know she enjoyed novels; she was a subscriber to Fanny Burney’s third novel, Cecilia or Memoirs of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 19, 2016 by reginajeffers

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 →

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Carolina Book Fest 2016, Arriving October 15, 2016

Posted on October 7, 2016 by reginajeffers

Book Signing Carolina Book Fest is a book signing taking place in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 15, 2016. The book signing will be held at the Marriott City Center in downtown Charlotte from 10 AM until 3 PM. … Continue reading →

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Publishing Options for Women During Jane Austen’s Time

Posted on August 29, 2014 by reginajeffers

Novels during the early Regency were geared toward the female reader; therefore, the door opened, if only a crack, for the female writer to step through. The female writers of the time assisted Jane Austen in several ways, among them … Continue reading →

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