Readers 'n Ritas Live

Take a sneak peek into the inner sanctum of the Readers ‘n Ritas convention as readers and authors gear up for the evening’s masquerade ball…. Thanks to Avon Romance, we’ll be coming to your computer live from Readers ‘n Ritas in Texas tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 (Central Time). If you can’t catch it tonight,…

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Dallas Update!

Hi, all! I now have both a time and a place for the Dallas signing. It will be at 1:00 on Sunday at the B&N in Stonebriar Centre (121 and Preston Rd in Frisco). For those not in Texas, tune in to the Readers ‘n Ritas red carpet on AvonRomance Saturday night between 6:00 and…

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Weekly Reading Round-Up

Here’s a smattering of what I’ve been reading this week: — Michelle Cooper, A Brief History of Montmaray. A charming YA novel set on an imaginary island in the 1930s. As promised, it does indeed remind me a great deal of I Capture the Castle. Thanks to Veronika for recommending it! I have the second…

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Texas Updates!

Two things must ye know! (And points to anyone who gets the Blackadder reference.) 1) There will be a Dallas signing! It will be at 1:00 on Sunday, 11/13. The only thing still up in the air is whether it will be an informal gathering, in the lobby of the conference hotel, or a formal…

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Texas!

This Friday, I’m heading south and west. Over the weekend, I’ll be at Readers ‘n Ritas, just outside Dallas, after which I’m heading to Houston for an appearance with the always fabulous Tasha Alexander at Murder by the Book (6:30, Monday). If you’re not in Texas, but would like signed copies of the books, just…

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If You Like….

Last week, during the Q&A section of a book event with Tasha Alexander and Deanna Raybourn, someone asked us what our favorite historical mysteries were. And we all looked at each other and said, “Uh….” Because, of course, you never remember these things when put on the spot. So, to make up for that, if…

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More ORCHID Joy!

Hot on the heels of the Golden Leaf award, I’ve just discovered that The Orchid Affair has been nominated for RT’s Reviewers Choice Award! Orchid is up in the Historical Romantic Adventure category. It’s been a good autumn for The Orchid Affair….

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My New Favorite Place

Huge thanks to the Book Cove in Pawling for hosting me this morning– and for those scrumptious pink cupcakes! For those in the area who haven’t discovered the Book Cove yet, go! It’s an ingenious combination of bookstore and antique store with bookcase after bookcase of used books as well as the latest releases. (I…

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MISTLETOE in Dutchess!

Tomorrow morning, from 11:00 to 12:30, I’ll be at the Book Cove in Pawling in Dutchess County, signing The Mischief of the Mistletoe— and anything else you want me to sign. Stop by and say hi! I have been told that there might be cupcakes with pink frosting….

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