Hyderabad: Then and Now
For those who are interested in what’s become of Hyderabad since The Betrayal of the Blood Lily, a friend just forwarded me this fascinating article on Hyderabad’s past and present. It sounds like a city which, while changed, would still be entirely recognizable to Pen and Alex (although not Freddy; he wasn’t paying much attention).…
Read MoreCrimson Rose UK & Another Interview
In all the Orchid Tour madness, I completely forgot about the launch of the UK edition of The Seduction of the Crimson Rose. Can’t you just hear Mary fuming? Apologies, Crimson Rose. At least you have a particularly glamorous cover. In honor of the Crimson Rose UK launch, I answered a few questions on Valentine’s…
Read MorePassages to the Past
Passages to the Past takes you… all the way back to last night! Even if you couldn’t make it to the live chat last night, you can still read the back and forth in the comments section on the site. It’s just like being there– only without the carpal tunnel!
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up
Here’s my haul for this week: — Elizabeth George, This Body of Death. This is #16 (16!) in the Inspector Lynley series. For those who haven’t read these before, I definitely recommend going to the beginning and starting with #1, since there are all sorts of ongoing interconnected plot lines. They’re a little bit “Criminal…
Read MoreORCHID in London!
Little did I realize that The Orchid Affair had crossed the Pond to England and has been running amok in the capital. Huge, huge thanks to Kate for the following photos. While on the lam in London, Orchid: — conversed with Lord Nelson (and some pigeons): — attempted to gain access to Parliament via election…
Read MoreOrchid Chat Tonight!
The running around part of the Orchid Tour might be over, but I will be over at Passages to the Past from 6:30 to 7:30 EST tonight, chatting about The Orchid Affair and answering any questions you might have. Stop on by and say hi!
Read More"Orchid" Book Club
Have you read The Orchid Affair? Have things you want to discuss? In anticipation of the live chat on Passages to the Past tomorrow night, I’m kicking off Orchid Affair Book Club here on the site. Just post any comments you might have in the comments section below– and let the discussion begin! You can…
Read More"Orchid Affair" Chat on Thursday
This Thursday, I’ll be visiting Passages from the Past for a real-time chat about The Orchid Affair. Just stop by Passages to the Past between 6:30 and 7:30 EST, type your questions into the comments section, and I’ll type back. Simple as can be, even for a technophobe like me. Looking forward to talking Orchid…
Read MoreValentine's Day Winner!
The winner of the Pink Carnation mug and candy, chosen entirely at random, is… … Meredith! (Comment #9) Congrats, Meredith! And thanks so much, all, for sharing your favorite declarations of love. Sometimes, even Cupid can use a little help….
Read MoreTeaser Tuesday: A New York Yankee in Bonaparte's Court
Way back when, back in the Stone Age before Orchid Tour, I promised to fill you in on the heroine of Pink IX, an American named Emma Morris Delagardie. Why an American? And why an American with a French name? We met Emma very, very briefly in The Orchid Affair. I also shared a tiny…
Read More