Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Jane Austen and Zombies

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

Why are Zombies being mixed with my Jane Austen? Most people seem to agree that zombies and other monsters are an open testament to a troubled time. Zombies found their peak in George Romero movies, and they reflect whatever we … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen and Vampires

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

What is a Mashup? When I first became aware of the term “mashup,” I automatically thought of the music industry with its remixes and creative imaginings of oldies and the classics. By definition, a “mashup” is creating a new entity … Continue reading →

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Austen a Poor Grammarian

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

One of my former students who attends UNC-Chapel Hill sent me a notice on my Facebook page. It was an article about Jane Austen and her grammatical errors. Now, as I often jokingly called myself The Grammar Goddess in the … Continue reading →

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Movie Discussion of Pride and Prejudice 1995

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

In reading Jane Austen, one can easily imagine the Austen children acting out a play created by the boisterous Jane. Her novels have all the elements of drama: a small cast, limited settings, and no special effects. In this manner, … Continue reading →

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My Interview from “My Jane Austen Book Club” on Oct. 7, 2010

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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 →

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Romantic Suspense Winner!!!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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September Birthdays for Austen-Related Actors

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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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Characteristics of the Gothic in My Novels

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

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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