Tag Archives: Ulysses Press

Writing “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy”

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This interview originally was posted to The Dark Jane Austen Book Club website on March 18, 2013. My novel “The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy” is their book read for March. When did you begin with your Pride and Prejudice books? … Continue reading →

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Interview with Regina Jeffers from Historical Fiction: Georgian Style

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This interview was first posted on Laura Purcell’s “Historical Fiction: Georgian Style” on March 7, 2013. Why is the Regency Period important and why should we want to read about it? The Regency marked the beginning of the Britannia Pax, … Continue reading →

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Characteristic of the Gothic in My Austen-Inspired Novels

Posted on March 12, 2013 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. With the March release of … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Aradia, Daughter of Diana and Lucifer

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

In researching my next Austen-inspired cozy mystery, The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy, I have been reading LOTS of tales of paganism, witchcraft, and folklore. Believe me, this is not my usual fare, so it’s been quite eye-opening. Below, one … Continue reading →

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Whuppity Scoorie and Whoopy Do

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

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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Readers’ Entertainment News Interview – Part 1

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

(Originally published on November 11, 2011) 1. First, tell us a bit about yourself. Where you’re from? Past jobs, awards, the usual bio stuff. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, over the years, I have held many positions: waitress, tax preparer, … Continue reading →

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Pride 47 – Prejudice 5

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

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”

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

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”

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

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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The Road to Pemberley

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

Ulysses Press and Marsha Altman are thrilled to announce an anthology of new Pride and Prejudice stories in The Road to Pemberley. (Arriving July 1, 2011) About the Project Including over a dozen stories that feature the popular characters and familiar … Continue reading →

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