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Tag Archives: Jane Austen
My Interview from “My Jane Austen Book Club” on Oct. 7, 2010
Writing passionately comes easily to Regina Jeffers. A master teacher, for thirty-nine years, she passionately taught thousands of students English in the public schools of West Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina. Yet, “teacher” does not define her as a person. … Continue reading
Romantic Suspense Winner!!!
My newest novel, The Phantom of Pemberley, has been awarded third place in the Romantic Suspense category in the 5th Annual Dixie Kane Memorial Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Southern Louisiana Romance Writers of America.
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Austen-Related Actors with October Birthdays
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Tagged Austen Authors, Dan Stevens, Elliot Cowan, Guy Henry, Jane Austen, Jemina Rooper, Kate Winslet, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Gambon, Paul Daneman, Rupert Friend
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September Birthdays for Austen-Related Actors
http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1127901&k=P97420291&hk=1 This link will take you to a slideshow featuring actors from Jane Austen related films who have birthdays in September. I hope you enjoy it.
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Tagged Alan Badel, Billie Piper, Christopher Villiers, Colin Firth, Crispin Bonham Carter, David Bamber, Greer Garson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hugh Grant, Jane Austen, Julia Sawalha, Peter Settelen, Rupert Penry Jones, Sabina Franklyn, Talulah Riley
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Characteristics of the Gothic in My Novels
First, those who read Gothic novels know that Horace Walpole started the phenomenon with his The Castle of Otranto way back in 1764. We define a Gothic novel based on the characteristics we find in Walpole’s work. 1. The setting … Continue reading
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Many Film Versions of Jane Austen
Recently, I blogged about the latest film version of a Jane Austen novel to be released. I write Austen-related adaptation, as well as contemporary and Regency era books, but many of my readers come to me via an Austen film. … Continue reading
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Tagged AustenAuthors, Emma, film adaptations, Jane Austen, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility
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“Meet the Teacher”
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. – Benjamin Franklin Let me introduce myself to you, dear readers. I am a product of the Finicky 50s, the Salacious 60s, and the Scathing 70s. I spent 40 years … Continue reading
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The Austen Authors Blog, a source for readers looking for sequels and adaptations
September 14th, 2010 11:30 am ET (by Kelly Yanke Deltenar at http://www.examiner.com) AustenAuthors.com There exists a utopia, a place where all things good happen for good reasons. A world where Pride and Prejudice doesn’t stop when you reach the last … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Reynolds, Austen Authors, C. Allyn Pierson, Carolyn Eberhart, Cindy Jones, Heather Lynn Riguad, J. Marie Croft, Jack Caldwell, Jane Austen, Jane Odiwe, Kara Louise, Kathryn L. Nelson, Lynn Shepherd, Marilyn Brant, Marsha Altman, Mary Simonsen, Pride and Prejudice, Regina Jeffers, Sharon Lathan, Skylar Burris, Susan Adriani, Susan Kaye, Victoria Connelly
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“Cozy” Up 2 a Great Mystery!
Welcome to my birthday gift to you. I am Regina Jeffers, and this Friday, September 17, is my actual birthday. However, I will be giving the gift this year. The Phantom of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery is my … Continue reading
The Launch of Austen Authors Website
At the moment, I am enjoying a community based picnic/festival in the small village I live in outside of Charlotte, NC. It is a spectacular day…only in the mid 80s for temperatures, and the turn out is first class. We … Continue reading
Every Woman Dreams... 