With the weather suddenly reverting to winter, it seemed like a good time for comfort reads. Here’s what I’ve been reading this past week: — Writing Jane Austen, Elizabeth Aston A reluctant American writer in modern London undertakes the task of finishing a lost Austen manuscript. The lengths she went to avoid writing struck close…

We always hear about the wicked stepmothers… but what about their positive counterparts? While we’re all celebrating the wonderful mothers in our lives (hi, Mom!), there was an excellent piece in Dear Author today about the good mothers of romance fiction. When you think of it, there are quite a few. Who are your favorite…

Back by popular demand! As we edge into summer beach-reading season, it’s time to start sharing those books recs again. Every Friday, I’ll be posting that week’s reads. Consult your bookshelves, revisit that stack of books next to your couch, and pop back over here this Friday to share your wisdom in the first installment…

This time in New York’s Columbus Circle: (Photo courtesy of my friend Jonathan.)

For those of you in the New York area, please do come join us tonight (Monday, March 1st) at Lady Jane’s Salon as my wonderful co-professor, Cara Elliott, reads from her latest release, To Sin With a Scoundrel. We’ll be convening at 7:00 at Madame X on 94 West Houston Street. Hope to see you…

Carole just emailed to let me know about her new reader site: K&C’s Booklist. It looks like a great place to share recommendations about books and discuss the ones you might be reading. There’s even a forum section (something I’ve been meaning to add to this site for a while) for book discussion.

A wardrobe malfunction about to happen!