Tag Archives: Matthew Macfadyen

Happy Early 47th Birthday, Matthew Macfadyen!!!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

I am being a bit self-indulgent with this post. I adore Matthew Macfadyen’s work, and, as I am tied up this week with other things. Moreover, what is wrong with a revisit of a previous post? Sometimes LIFE interferes. Matthew … Continue reading →

Posted in acting, Jane Austen, real life tales | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments

Celebrating the October Birthdays of Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Happy October Birthday to some of our favorite actors, who took on roles in an Austen-inspired film.    October 1 – Rupert Friend, who portrayed Mr. Wickham in Pride and Prejudice 2005     October 3 – Lena Headey, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen actors, birthdays, film adaptations, Jane Austen, real life tales | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Desiring Elizabeth Bennet ~ Discussing “Pride and Prejudice” 2005

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

This past week, the “Devoted Friends of Pride and Prejudice 2005″ and the “Pride and Prejudice 05 Blog” highlighted this post. I thought I might repeat it here because tomorrow, September 16 is the 10 year anniversary of the release … Continue reading →

Posted in Austen Authors, Great Britain, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Regency era | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Desiring Elizabeth Bennet ~ Discussing “Pride and Prejudice” 2005

My Writing Space

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

My Writing Space – My World Others have shared spacious areas in which they choose to work. I, on the other hand, prefer to have everything within my reach. Purposely, I separate where I write my novels from where I … Continue reading →

Posted in editing, excerpt, Industry News/Publishing, language choices, real life tales, word play, writing | Tagged , , | Comments Off on My Writing Space

The Brutality of Jack the Ripper

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a BIG Matthew Macfadyen fan. So, needless to say, I am anticipating the premiere of “Ripper Street” on BBC America on January 19 at 9 P.M. And yes, I do realize “‘Ripper Street’ is … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, gothic and paranormal, legends and myths, real life tales, Victorian era | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 1

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The “twelve days” of Christmas comes after the celebration of the religious holiday and leads to the Epiphany on January 6. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the first day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 1

Interview from Humphrey’s Tattletales with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Q: If you could spend an hour talking to anyone from any time in history, who would it be? And Why? A: When I was younger, I had a fascination with George Custer. Besides the Regency Period, I read extensively … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Interview from Humphrey’s Tattletales with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers

Pride & Prejudice 2005 and Voyeurism

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This is a film where the spectator enjoys a lesson in Voyeurism 101. We follow the story as we view the characters through windows, eavesdrop on them through doors, read over their shoulders, stand behind them while they are conversing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Pride & Prejudice 2005 and Voyeurism

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Matthew Macfadyen to Take Lead in Tale of Jack the Ripper

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Having tackled the Tudors, the BBC is taking on the Yorks and the Lancasters in what promises to be an epic BBC1 drama about the War of the Roses. In a twist on the male-dominated lens through which history is frequently viewed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments Off on Matthew Macfadyen to Take Lead in Tale of Jack the Ripper