Links, Links, Links
It’s been a particularly good week for entertaining bits of this and that on the internet. So, for those who haven’t already stumbled across these…. — A lyrical essay on why men should date women who read: “If you want the world and the worlds beyond it, date a girl who reads. Or better yet,…
Read MoreMore Happiness for GARDEN INTRIGUE!
The final of the major reviews came in for The Garden Intrigue today– and it was lovely! Calling The Garden Intrigue “smart and funny”, Kirkus Reviews writes, “The latest installment in the Pink Carnation historical romantic suspense series is as fresh and charming as its floral theme.” But, wait! There’s more. “[T]rue hearts always win…
Read MoreHoliday Mysteries
Yesterday, I’d Rather Read posted on her blog about holiday mysteries (including one of my favorites, Julia Spencer-Fleming’s In the Bleak Midwinter— for those who haven’t read these, it’s an excellent series!). My immediate reaction was, huh? Holiday and mystery? Sounds weird. Then I sat down and started ticking off favorite books on my fingers…
Read MoreChristmas Q&A
In celebration of the UK publication of The Mischief of the Mistletoe, my British publisher had me respond to some Q&A. Here they are below, along with an extra that had to be cut for length reasons– but as Queen of my Website, I get to be as long-winded as I like over here. (Cue…
Read MoreIf You Like….
If you like books set during the French Revolution, you’ll probably like…. — Raphael Sabatini’s Scaramouche (which provided a great deal of inspiration for The Orchid Affair!) for old fashioned swash and buckle; — Catherine Delors’ Mistress of the Revolution (and, for those curious about life a few years post-Revolution, For the King); — Michelle…
Read MoreEveryone Loves a Turnip
Huge thanks to Celine for drawing my attention to this lovely review of The Mischief of the Mistletoe in the Romance Dish. My favorite line(s)? “But the book’s star and its heart is Turnip. Handsome, wealthy, genial, kind, boisterous, and smarter than he is given credit for being, he is an endearing, unforgettable hero.” A…
Read MoreI Came Late To….
Last night was Doc Martin night (the British show, not the shoes), which got me thinking about all those TV series I’ve picked up nine-tenths of the way through. I tend to forget about that strange rectangular box in my living room for large chunks of time, which means that I’m constantly years behind the…
Read MoreORCHID AFFAIR in Paperback!
I just received this hot-off-the-presses advance copy of the paperback edition of The Orchid Affair. Isn’t it gorgeous? Here it is hanging out with the RITA, a pile of UK Mistletoe, some promotional postcards for Jane Austen Made Me Do It that I keep meaning to do something with, the manuscript of the Kenya book,…
Read MoreHoliday Reading
Durham Public Library asked a number of authors (including the always fabulous Kristan Higgins) for their favorite holiday reads. Click here to see our lists….
Read MoreThe Cocoa Conspiracy
Congrats to Andrea Penrose (aka Cara Elliot) whose second Regency mystery, The Cocoa Conspiracy, came out today! Isn’t that a great cover? Also check out Book 1, Sweet Revenge, for the chocolate-based recipes at the start of every chapter….
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