Author: Regina Jeffers
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Winning and Losing at Cards in Jane Austen’s England + the Release of “The Jewel Thief and the Earl” + a Giveaway
Over on my blog, Every Woman Dreams, I recently received a question from a reader regarding the playing of cards at balls and at what was known as “gaming hells.” Here is the question: I know many books mention card playing going on in designated rooms at balls, but I haven’t heard what they were…
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The Book Is Entitled “Pride and Prejudice.” So Where Is the “Prejudice” Hiding?
Who do you suspect is the prideful character and who is the prejudiced one? Do Darcy and Elizabeth display an equal amount of prejudice in the book? Let us find out about “prejudice” in a book known as Pride and Prejudice.
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Announcing the Winner of Gianna Thomas’s “In the Scheme of Things” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of Gianna Thomas‘s “In the Scheme of Things” Giveaway. Marsha B. will receive an eBook copy of Ms. Thomas‘s The Four Lords’ Saga Collection. Congratulations, Marsha. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all…
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Announcing the Winner of Amanda Kai’s “Release of ‘A Favorable Impression’” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winners of Amanda Kai‘s “Release of ‘A Favorable Impression‘” Giveaway. Laura will each receive an eBook copy of Ms. Kai‘s A Favorable Impression. Congratulations, Laura. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes must…
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Lions, Tigers and Entails!!! Moreover, What the Heck Is Common Recovery?
In feudal times, land was given from lord to tenant in exchange for services. This “service” could be a number of things from serving in the lord’s army to delivering a bouquet of flowers to a woman who had caught the lord’s eye. Naturally, the man who had served in the lord’s army and had…
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Auctioning Off Household Goods in the Regency + Wednesday’s Release of “Amending the Shades of Pemberley”
As we can all well imagine, the influx of the nouveau riche (people who have recently acquired wealth, typically those perceived as ostentatious or lacking in good taste) changed the dynamics of how the aristocracy and the gentry went about their daily lives. Jane Austen was aware of the possibilities, for Mr. Charles Bingley in Pride and…
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Announcing the Winner of Kirstin Odegaard’s “P&P&LOL” Giveway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of Kirstin Odegaard‘s “P&P&LOL” Giveaway. Elizabeth Hollis will receive an eBook copy of Ms. Odegaard‘s P&P&LOL. Congratulations, Elizabeth. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes must be claimed within 72 hours of…
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Announcing the Winner of P.O. Dixon’s “Arts and Allurements: A Cunning Duo” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of P. O. Dixon‘s “Arts and Allurements: A Cunning Duo” Giveaway. Linda A. will receive a $5 Amazon gift card for being a part of the giveaway. Congratulations, Linda. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on…
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Congratulations to Cherith Boardman’s Winner
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of Cherith Boardman‘s “Look Out! My Nerd is Showing!” Giveaway. CyndyHenry will receive an eBook copy of Ms. Boardman‘s Mistaken Premise. Congratulations, Cyndy. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at reginalm@rjeffers.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes must be…
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My Happy Dance, the Musical? I Am Considering “Pride and Prejudice” as a Broadway Show
So naturally, or perhaps, unnaturally, I wonder what songs would the characters in Pride and Prejudice break into if we were doing P&P as a Broadway musical? Do not throw your hands up in despair! Hear me out on this.