Author: Regina Jeffers
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Passing Fake Bank Notes in the Regency Era + the Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing
Yesterday’s piece on the 1797 Restriction Act spoke to some of the action going on in my new book for Dragonblade Publishing, Lyon’s Obsession. It will available in 8 days, arriving 17 September 2025. We spoke of the ease with which people could forge bank notes. Today, let us look at other problems with the…
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The Upcoming Release of “Lyon’s Obsession” from Dragonblade Publishing and How the 1797 Restriction Act Plays into the Plot
Lyon’s Obsession will release on 17 September 2025. It is the second of a five-books romantic suspense/mystery series that I am writing for Dragonblade Publishing. Books 2 and 3 are connected because the hero of book 2 is the brother of the heroine of book 3 is his sister. I have set the series between…
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Young Children’s Clothing in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Before the 20th Century, clothing for boys and girls lacked “gender” distinctions. Up until the 16th Century, both males and females worn some sort of gown or tunic. However, eventually, male and female clothing became more distinct. Boys and girls in the past both wore “gowns.” Many pictures, especially as photography developed after 1840, show…
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Using Cradles Through the Ages
We all likely know something of “Rock-a-bye Baby“ as a nursery rhyme and lullaby. The melody is a variant of the song comes from an English satirical ballad called ‘Lillibullero,‘ a march that became popular in England at the time of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 2768. “One theory suggests the rhyme narrates a…
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A Resurgence of “St. Jane,” the Never-Ending Reverence to All Things Austen
Literary lovers across the world are celebrating 250 years since the birth of one of England’s most beloved authors. I am doing my part with a June Regency tea at my local library and another program on Austen scheduled closer to her actual birthday in December. When I first started writing Austen variations in 2006,…
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Is There “Comedy” in Jane Austen’s Novels?
According to Literary Devices, “Comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic effects, resulting in a happy or successful conclusion. There are five types of comedy in literature:…
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Announcing the Winner of “Playing It Forward,” a Giveaway from P. O. Dixon
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of P.O. Dixon‘s “Playing It Forward” Giveaway. Christina will receive one free audiobook—winner’s choice—from Miss Dixon’s author store. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at fitzwilliamrichard@gmail.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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Lessons on Life, Courtesy of Jane Austen
Recently, 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 the other Austen phrases, which have been a part of my makeup for so many years that I have lost count. I would like to…
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Celebrating the Release of “Lyon in the Way” from Dragonblade Publishers
Today, I am taking off my “Jane Austen hat” and putting on my “Regency” hat, for on June 18, the first book of my mystery series for Dragonblade Publishers will release. It is a five book series, of which I have finished four to date; they are in different stages of production. They will release…
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Announcing the Winner of P.O. Dixon’s “Promises, Preferences, and Practicalities” Giveaway
Always Austen is pleased to announce the winner of P.O. Dixon‘s “Promises, Preferences, and Practicalities” Giveaway. Linda A. will receive a $10 coupon for purchases on the P.O. Dixon’s Author Store. Congratulations, Linda. Please contact Regina Jeffers, Giveaway Coordinator, at fitzwilliamrichard@gmail.com to claim your prize. [According to stated giveaway rules on Always Austen, all prizes…