Mistletoe Monday
Gentle Reader, on this fine Mistletoe Monday, I bring to you a question of exceeding delicacy. With RWA coming up, this seemed an appropriate time to ask. In your romances, do you prefer the bedroom door open or closed? There’s been a lot of debate on this topic over the years, over whether the creation…
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up
With RWA fast approaching, this week has been heavy on the romance, both re-reads and new reads. — Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Dream a Little Dream. I came late to SEP, but I’ve made up for it with a lot of re-reading. This one, about a woman at the end of her chance and the end…
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Ooops, I really do keep forgetting to announce these! This week’s (belated) Mistletoe Monday winner is… …Susan! (Comment #11) Congrats, Susan! Just email me and let me know where to send it. In the meantime, there’s more Mistletoe Monday coming up next week.
Read MoreArizona: Saturday!
If you’re in the Arizona area, you can find me on Saturday (6/25) at the Biltmore on 2400 East Thunderbird Trail in Phoenix. The official signing starts at 4:30. If you’re in the area, stop on by and say hi!
Read MoreThe Garden Intrigue
You can now find the complete first chapter of The Garden Intrigue up on the brand new Garden Intrigue book page. Happy reading!
Read MorePoisoned Pen Conference
In just two days, the suspects (I mean, mystery authors) will gather at the lodge (I mean, spa). Bring your lead pipe and your candlestick and join us at the legendary Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, where the Poisoned Pen has assembled an inspiring group of mystery and thriller writers. Yes, it’s time for the Poisoned…
Read MoreParty Tonight!
If you’re in New York, come celebrate with me, Sarah MacLean, and Cara Elliott as we kick off the RWA season with a party and readings. Everyone’s invited! When: 6:00 Cocktails, 7:00 Readings Where: The Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Avenue Why: Three authors, three books, much cheer
Read MoreLauren's Guide to New York
Since RWA is coming up, this week’s Teaser Tuesday is being replaced by a one time special feature: my guide to New York. Next week, a wave of romance writers will arrive in my city. Having been a conference attendee in other cities, I know that there’s enough to occupy one without ever leaving the…
Read MoreMistletoe Monday
There’s been a lot of press about awful covers (my favorite cover horror story is Christina Dodd’s three-armed woman), but what about good ones? For today’s Mistletoe Monday question: What’s your absolute favorite book cover? One person will be chosen at random to receive a Mistletoe magnet calendar.
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up
Mostly, I’ve been re-reading Elizabeth Peters mysteries, her non-series books, like The Love Talker and Devil May Care. But one book really did stand out this week: The Charm School, by Susan Wiggs. I can’t remember who recommended it to me, but, whoever you are, thank you. I adored this book. It was a combination…
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