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Happy Twelfth Book Birthday to My REALM Series and the Creation of “A Touch of Scandal”

Until I wrote The Scandal of Lady Eleanor, all I had written were Jane Austen adaptations and retellings, including Darcy’s Passions, Darcy’s Temptation,Vampire Darcy’s Desire, The Phantom of Pemberley and Captain Wentworth’s Persuasion. I was very appreciative of Ulysses Press … Continue reading

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Regency Romance Series Month: A Touch of Emerald: The Conclusion of the Realm Series

All the 9 books of The REALM series are on sale in November for only $0.99 each. Grab the eBooks while you can. Find all my Regency titles HERE. Although I disliked the idea of saying farewell to the characters … Continue reading

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A Rose By Any Other Name (or) The Naming of Characters in Novels (Mine and Austen’s)

Recently, one of my friends noted I had used a familiar name or two from where I once lived in Ohio. She thought it quite clever of me, but I explained this was a common practice with authors. In fact, … Continue reading

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Pride 47, Prejudice 5

  Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material for a future post. What … Continue reading

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The Naming of Characters – A Rose by Any Other Name

Recently, one of my friends noted that I had used a familiar name or two from where I once lived in Ohio. She thought it quite clever of me, but I explained this was a common practice with authors. In … Continue reading

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Interview with Austen author, Regina Jeffers, and The Real World According to Sam (Part 2)

Part Two (originally published on The World According to Sam) Q: Writing an entire novel continuing the adventures of Austen characters is rather indicative of your fondness for Miss Austen’s work. Can you tell us about your first experience with … Continue reading

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Whuppity Scoorie and Whoopy Do

by Regina Jeffers So what is Whuppity Scoorie? It is a unique celebration of spring taking place in Lanark (on the east bank of the River Clyde), Scotland. On March 1, youngsters take part in the ancient custom of “Whuppity Scoorie.” … Continue reading

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Pride 47 – Prejudice 5

5/27/2011 Pride 47 – Prejudice 5 Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that … Continue reading

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Another Guest Blog – Another Chance to Win “The Scandal of Lady Eleanor”

I am guest blogging today with Mia Marlowe at Timeless Romances. Come join me for a chance to win a signed copy of The Scandal of Lady Eleanor. http://www.miamarlowe.com/blog

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Chance to Win a Signed Copy of “The Scandal of Lady Eleanor”

I am blogging today at the Risky Regencies website. Come join me for a chance to win a signed copy of The Scandal of Lady Eleanor. Publishers Weekly just call this book, the first in my Realm series, a “knockout” … Continue reading

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