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Tag Archives: Regina Jeffers
Celebrating the Release of “I Shot the Sheriff: A Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series Novel” with a Who Is Who in the Tale
I Shot the Sheriff: Tragic Characters in Classic Literature Series Novel How does one reform the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham? Easy. With Patience. William de Wendenal, the notorious Sheriff of Nottingham, has come to London, finally having wormed his way … Continue reading
Posted in book release, books, British history, Georgian England, Georgian Era, historical fiction, history, Living in the Regency, publishing, reading habits, real life tales, Realm series, Regency romance, research, romance, suspense, writing
Tagged Historical Romance, I Shot the Sheriff, legends, Regency Era, Regina Jeffers, Robin Hood, Romantic Suspense, Sheriff of Nottingham, tall tales, Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series
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Moving the Tale of the Sheriff of Nottingham into the Regency Era + a Giveaway of “I Shot the Sheriff”
One of the issues I encountered in creating my tale for The Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series was moving the scandalous Sheriff of Nottingham into the Regency Era. How do his “deeds” in the original folktales translate into a … Continue reading
Posted in book excerpts, book release, British history, George IV, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, historical fiction, legends, legends and myths, Living in the Regency, reading habits, real life tales, Regency era, Regency romance
Tagged George Canning, George IV, Georgian Era, giveaway, I Shot the Sheriff, legends, Princes Caroline, Publishing, real-life tales, Regency Era, Regency romance, Regina Jeffers, Sheriff of Nottingham, tall tales, Thomas Manby, Tragic Characters in Classic Lit Series, writing
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Preview of My Next JAFF: “The Mistress of Rosings Park”
Basis of the Tale: The story begins in late June 1813. Darcy and Elizabeth have not yet met. No Bingley, yet. Mr. Collins did propose to Elizabeth, but ended up marrying Charlotte. Elizabeth is … Continue reading
Posted in Austen Authors, book release, British history, excerpt, Georgian England, Georgian Era, heroines, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, reading, Regency era, romance, Vagary, writing
Tagged Austen characters, books, excerpt, Georgian Era, JAFF, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Regency Era, Regina Jeffers, variation, Writing & Publishing
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Latest Release “Daring Lords and Ladies” Available Now for $0.99 + a Giveaway
My latest venture is a new anthology entitled Daring Lords and Ladies, which features SEVEN full-length novels for only $0.99. That is 1428 pages of reading. The anthology features… LOST WITH A LORD by Emily Murdoch A man in search … Continue reading
Posted in book release, British history, eBooks, Georgian England, Georgian Era, giveaway, Regency era, Regency romance, romance, Scarsdale Publishing
Tagged Angel Comes to the Devil's Keep, anthology, Aubrey Wynne, Ballad of Discord, Emily Murdoch, Historical Romance, Lost With a Lord, Louisa Cornell, Michelle Morrison, Publishing, Regency Era, Regina Jeffers, Rhapsody and Rebellion, romance, Scotland, Summer Hanford, Tarah Scott, The Daring Mrs. Kent, Thief of Broken Hearts, To Tame a Highland Earl
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A Blessing or a Curse? The Release of “Last Woman Standing” + an Excerpt
Last Woman Standing first made its appearance in October 2019 as part of the Christmas anthology, A Regency Christmas Proposal. It is now a stand alone short romance available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Kindle eBook: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Woman-Standing-Regency-Christmas-ebook/dp/B089DNBJS6/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=last+woman+standing&qid=1591300412&sr=8-6 Read for FREE … Continue reading
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Tagged A Regency Christmas Proposal, anthology, British history, Christmas, conservatory, Dreamstone Publishing, excerpt, Georgian Era, historical fiction, holiday, Last Woman Standing, orchids, Regency romance, Regina Jeffers, writing
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Announcing the Release of “Losing Lizzy” with an Excerpt + a Giveaway
Okay, I admit it. This idea for a new Pride and Prejudice variation has been floating about in my head for more than two years, likely closer to three. Each time it resurfaced, however, I have placed the premise aside … Continue reading
Posted in book release, British history, excerpt, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency era, Regency romance, Vagary, writing
Tagged excerpt, giveaway, Jane Austen, new release, Pride and Prejudice, Publishing, Regina Jeffers, revenge, Vagary, variation, writing
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Life Below Stairs – Part I – Compensations and Obligations
I have been asked by a slew of new writers and a few seasoned writers to repeat this series on Life Below Stairs. Here is part I. Enjoy! With the popularity of Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey, the populace has … Continue reading
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Tagged Downton Abbey, Frank Huggett, life below stairs, Regina Jeffers, upper servants, Upstairs/Downstairs
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Celebrating the Release of “Courting Lord Whitmire” + an Excerpt & Giveaway
I have a new release which is part of the Regency Summer Escape anthology. In it illness we now call PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) plays a major role. The main character has spent 15 years in war, first … Continue reading
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Tagged book excerpt, Courting Lord Whitmire, friendship, Georgian Era, giveaway, history of PTSD, Napoleonic Wars, PTSD in literature, Regency Era, Regina Jeffers, war
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The Etiquette of “Visiting” and How Jane Austen Used It as a Plot Device
In the 1800s, morning calls or visiting upon a household developed a certain protocol, and those who broke protocol were often shunned. First a calling card was presented to the household’s servant. It was common for those who came to … Continue reading
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Tagged etiquette, Jane Austen, Morning Calls, Pride and Prejudice, Regina Jeffers, writing
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An Intervention with Jane Austen’s “Bad Boy,” George Wickham
After my article on Monday regarding Austen’s use of George Wickham to advance the main plot of Pride and Prejudice, several people have sent me messages regarding the “Intervention” I wrote some years back. They enjoyed it, so I thought a … Continue reading