Tag Archives: Pride and Prejudice

An Intervention with Mr. Wickham

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Applause) Voice Over: Welcome to the Doctor Richard Belton Show. Please place your hands together for our resident psychologist, Doctor Richard. (Applause) Doctor Richard: Good Afternoon and Welcome. We have an interesting program planned for you today. Our guests have … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “Darcy’s Passions” – Darcy Calls on the Gardiners after Locating Lydia & Wickham

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

At Austen Authors (http://austenauthors.net), we are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the events of Pride and Prejudice. In this excerpt, Darcy calls on the Gardiners to tell them he has located the wayward Lydia Bennet and the nefarious Mr. Wickham. Friday brought … Continue reading →

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“Dancing” in Austen’s Novels

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I won’t dance; don’t ask me… “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 … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Part One (originally posted on The Real World According to Sam) Q: Tell us about your latest book. A: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy is a cozy mystery, much in the vein of an Agatha Christie novel or the “Murder She … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice Retelling – Darcy Attempts to Forget Elizabeth Bennet – Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

“So, Darcy, where do you go from here?” The words choked him, but he managed to say, “I know my duty; the Darcy name and Pemberley must survive. I must forget Elizabeth Bennet and find a suitable match. I am … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen is Ingrained on My Psyche

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In writing my guest post for Barbara Tiller Cole’s “Darcyholic Diversions,” I looked at the parts of Pride and Prejudice, which spoke to me early on in my life-long love of Jane Austen’s works. Then I began to think of … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice Retelling – Darcy Attempts to Forget Elizabeth Bennet – Part One

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Note: In my versions of Pride and Prejudice, I give Colonel Fitzwilliam the name “Edward,” my father’s name.) “I am pleased you have come so quickly, Edward,” Georgiana said as she served his tea. “Your note said it was important,” he … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Incorporating Fascinating Legends into Classic Story Lines

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Incorporating Fascinating Legends in Classic Story Lines I have been writing Jane Austen-inspired novels since late 2007. One of the issues of reinventing Austen’s story lines to incorporate new materials or events that would prove true for the time period. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers, from My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This interview first appeared on My Lady Web: Women’s History and Women Authors http://www.myladyweb.blogspot.com/ What is it about Jane Austen-inspired literature that captured your fancy? I have been in love with Jane Austen’s stories for as long as I can remember. … Continue reading →

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