Orchids for ORCHID
This gorgeous picture is from Carol, gardener extraordinaire: Lovely, no? Happy “Orchid” reading!
Read MoreJane Austen Made Me Do It
Actually, Austenprose made me do it. I am thrilled to announce that the short story anthology, Jane Austen Made Me Do It, is slated for publication on October 11, 2011. If it has an Amazon listing, it must be true, right? My short story, A Night at Northanger, features a character we’re going to meet…
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up Returns
I challenge you to say that three times fast! I can’t decide whether it sounds more like a Western or a Sci Fi movie: The Wrath of Weekly Reading Round-Up! Don’t mind me. I’m just a little slap-happy from Orchid launch. Here’s some of what I’ve been reading: — Georgette Heyer, The Unknown Ajax I…
Read MoreOrchid-in-the-Wild Challenge!
Now that The Orchid Affair is out in the world, I’d like to introduce the Orchid-in-the-Wild Challenge. The goal? To get pictures of Orchid from all fifty states (extra bonus points for foreign countries!). You can take the picture in the bookstore, in your local library, cunningly arranged in your home, balanced on top of…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, ORCHID!
At long last, The Orchid Affair is finally here! If you’re in New York, come join me tonight in celebrating at 7:00 at the Borders on 57th & Park, where I’ll be reading from the book, telling silly stories about the research trip that led up to it, and answering any questions you care to…
Read MoreNookbook!
There has been some confusion as to whether The Orchid Affair is available on Nook. Fear not! It is. You can find the Nookbook link here or by typing “lauren willig” or “orchid affair” into the B&N search engine. (It will be the second entry to pop up.) I have no idea why the hardcover…
Read MoreLots 'n Lots of Updates
Only one day until the release of The Orchid Affair! In the meantime, some new items have appeared on the website. To help while away the hours until Orchid, we now have: — Updated FAQs! If you were wondering what Pink IX is about, you can find it here. All the FAQ questions were taken…
Read MoreFive Stars for BLOOD LILY!
It may be Orchid season here on the Pink page, but Blood Lily is also in bloom. I’ll drop the annoying metaphor now, shall I? Romance Junkies just posted a wonderful review of The Betrayal of the Blood Lily, writing, “Author Lauren Willig’s attention to detail takes this book over the top, making her an…
Read MoreTeaser Tuesday: Jane Wooliston
Many of you have asked me what has become of Jane Wooliston since The Seduction of the Crimson Rose. We catch a glimpse of her in the Christmas novella, Ivy & Intrigue, informing Amy that she might be taking a trainee from the Selwick spy school, Laura Grey, over to France. Other than that, Jane…
Read MoreBook in a Bag Winners
Thanks to all the designers for their wonderful Orchid Affair tote bags! While there was no bag without its partisans, a few clear winners emerged from the pack. In third place, with sixty-one votes, we have #11, created by Laura: “(Laura) Grey is the new black. Selwick Spy School of 1803.” In second place, with…
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