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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: John Adams, American Founding Father and the “Atlas of Independence”

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

John Adams was a 40 years old lawyer when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the father of five, and, miraculously lived to the age of 90, passing on July 4, 1826 [the 50th anniversary of the vote … Continue reading →

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Fencibles, Defending the Homeland

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Based on the word “defencible,” fencibles were the British forces raised for a specific war, not just war, in general, as we think of our National Guard in the United States, who are available for war, but also for civic … Continue reading →

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When and Where Not to Wear Boots in the Regency Era

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

During the Regency, a fashionable gentleman could be found wearing a blue coat, beige pantaloons and boots, or, at least, such was so according to fashion plates of the era.  Because of this, many authors seem to think such an … Continue reading →

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When Was a Birthday, Not Really the Day One Was Born? Or Another Meaning for “Double Dating”

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I was attempting to explain this concept to my grandchildren, who watched the new film, Young Washington, with me over the weekend. However, they did not know that George Washington was actually born on February 11, 1731, and NOT … Continue reading →

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Auctioning Off Household Goods in the Regency, and How I Used the Task as a Plot Point in “Amending the Shades of Pemberley”

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In myAusten title Amending the Shades of Pemberley, the story begins with Elizabeth and Mary overseeing the auction of the household goods of Longbourn to pay an outstanding debt belonging to their father. How feasible was this? How would things … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: James Wilson, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence Who Spent Time in Debtor’s Prison

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

James Wilson was one of five signers of the Declaration of Independence that was not born in what would become the United States of America. He was one of two Scots. He was said to be a lawyer by trade, … Continue reading →

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Gregor McGregor, an Extraordinary Regency Era Con Man + an Excerpt from “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my Austen-inspired vagary, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain, I researched LOTS of scams occurring during the Regency era. We are peppered with them every day, and A/I is making it harder and harder to tell what is real and what is … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Read, the Only Signer Who Voted Against the Declaration of Independence, But Still Signed It

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Read was a 42 years old lawyer from the northeastern part of Maryland when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was married and the father of five. Read died in 1798 at the age of 65. Born on … Continue reading →

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A “Baron” By Any Other Name, May Not Be As Correct As One Assumes…

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Being a “baron” means a man holds a title of the nobility. In the British system, he is below a viscount (baron, viscount, earl, marquess, duke). In those countries without “viscounts,” a baron is below a “count,” which is the … Continue reading →

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Rochester Cathedral and the Villages Surrounding It During the Regency Era and How They Fit Into My Writing Process

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I wrote this post on New Year’s Eve 2025, with the idea I would need this information for the release of the 5th book in my Dragonblade mystery/romantic suspense series, which officially released 17 June 2026. Yes, I know that … Continue reading →

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