Tag Archives: Jane Austen

“I Won’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me” – Dance as a Plot Device in Jane Austen’s Novels

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

  “To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.” (Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 3) During Austen’s time, young people looked for a potential mate at dances. Austen, herself, enjoyed a good dance, and, therefore, she … Continue reading →

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New Prison in the Regency Era, Setting for Part of My Cozy Mystery ~ The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

New Prison plays a part in my 2015 release of The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy’s Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery.  I thought I might share a bit of information. Unlike the more widely known prison of the day, Newgate Prison, the … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

(P.S. I know “ITS” above should be “It’s,” but I liked the idea of the image even though the grammarian screams for correctness.) bar·gain ˈbärɡən/ noun  an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “The Great Road to Understanding: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary”

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

I am currently writing three novels at the same time. Two are set in the Regency period, but one is a sequel to my next Regency title, while the other is a Pride and Prejudice Vagary. I’ll share excerpts from … Continue reading →

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References to Austen’s Life and Writing in the Film “Becoming Jane”

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Becoming Jane is an imaginative, romantic tale that captures Jane Austen’s spirit, while playing with the truth. Many of us who delve in Austen-inspired literature write our own “what if” stories, but one must be able to suspend reality and accept … Continue reading →

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A Jane Austen Time Line

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

1764-The Reverend George Austen marries Cassandra Leigh. They take up residence at Deane Parsonage in Hampshire. 1765 (to 1819) – Brother James was born. Like his sister, James had literary aspirations, but he never knew even the success than Jane could … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Excerpts from My Holiday Austen Sequel, “Christmas at Pemberley” + a Giveaway

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

My Christmas at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Sequel has won several awards as an inspirational romance. It is an Austen-inspired piece set some two years into the Darcys’ marriage, and it gives us the tale of Georgiana Darcy … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a Regency Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

When most people consider a Regency Christmas, they are really envisioning a Victorian one. During the Regency Period (1811-1820), Christmastide began on Christmas Day and ended with a Twelfth Night celebration. There are few references to Christmas traditions in Regency … Continue reading →

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Lots of Winners from the Last Few Giveaways

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

These ladies will receive an eBook copy of Elizabeth Bennet’s Excellent Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary. These are the winners from two separate giveaways: Kim Amundsen, Glynis, Lynne, Patricia, drcopeland7294, Amy Z, Lora F, and Robin Helm.     … Continue reading →

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Northanger Horrid Novels ~ Are They Real?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Northanger Horrid Novels thoughts from Regina Jeffers… I have highlighted these books previously, but at a recent event, I was again asked if Austen made up the names of the books in Northanger Abbey. So, I will again  introduce our … Continue reading →

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