Tag Archives: Jane Austen

When Mr. Darcy First Spoke to Me

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

originally published on Darcyholic Diversions The First Time Mr. Darcy Spoke to Me When I was twelve, I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time. My mother, may she rest in peace, was a great reader, and like the … Continue reading →

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1816: The Year Without Summer

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

A Year Without Summer: Benjamin Franklin was the first to establish the link between volcanic eruptions and climate change when he suggested the bitterly cold winter of 1783-84 in Europe was a result of the dust cloud from the massive … Continue reading →

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“Mirror, Mirror” – Use of Filmic Devices to Tell a Story

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

“Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall” (Previously Posted on PrideandPrejudice05 Blog) Often in the visual representations of Jane Austen’s works, the media employs props or artifacts as visual cues to Austen’s themes of flawed impressions, misconceptions, and false interpretations. For example … Continue reading →

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Why Are Sequels to the Classics So Popular?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Why Are Sequels to the Classics So Popular? As the past is always being reinvented, it should not surprise anyone that there is publishing market niche for reimagining the classics, whether the remake is one from Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, … Continue reading →

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New Interview with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Posted previously on the Historical Hussies Blog  Q: What genre or sub-genre do you write? Why did you choose this genre? A: I write Jane Austen adaptations/sequels, as well as Regency Romance. As far as the Jane Austen books, my … Continue reading →

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Regina Jeffers’ Interview and Excerpt from “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

posted previously on Diary of an Eccentric Blog  How do you research your novels? The research is based on what would and would not be acceptable for the Regency Period, the time period in which the majority of my novels … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Current Relevance

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Jane Austen’s Current Relevance As we celebrate Jane Austen in modern settings this month, I thought it prudent to examine what makes “our” Jane so popular. Austen’s influence proves that the past is always in the process of being reinvented. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Previously Posted on Donna Hatch’s Blog  Q: When did you start to write and how long did it take you get published? A: First, I should explain that I write Jane Austen-inspired sequels and adaptations, as well as Regency romance. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Release of “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

To celebrate the release of my latest novel, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, I thought I might give you a taste of the story line. The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy begins some three months after the close of Christmas at … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen’s Current Relevance

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Jane Austen’s Current Relevance As we celebrate Jane Austen in modern settings this month, I thought it prudent to examine what makes “our” Jane so popular. Austen’s influence proves that the past is always in the process of being reinvented. … Continue reading →

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