1/26 DC Event Canceled
It pains me greatly to announce that tomorrow night’s reading in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia (and the other stopovers in DC) have been canceled due to the threat of impending snow. Although it’s still unclear just how much snow there will be, the very nice folks at the bookstore warned me that there was a good…
Read MoreTeaser Tuesday: Augustus Whittlesby
Whatever happened to that maddening poet, Augustus Whittlesby? We met him first in Pink Carnation, driving Gaston Delaroche to distraction with happy, happy verses, and then again in Black Tulip, delivering odes to his own Pulchritudinous Princess, Jane Wooliston. It’s been a while, but Augustus– and his odes– are back.
Read MoreTwo Opportunities for Aspiring Authors
Hello, you budding writers out there! There are currently two Austen-related short story competitions up and running: — The Jane Austen Made Me Do It Short Story Contest, hosted by Austenprose, the Republic of Pemberley, and Ballantine Books. Open to: US residents over 18. Length: 5000 words. Deadline: February 13. — Jane Austen Short Story…
Read MoreDC & Virginia on Wednesday!
As the Orchid Tour gets underway, I’ll be at the Borders at Bailey’s Crossroads in Virginia at 7:30 this Wednesday night, reading, answering questions, and signing The Orchid Affair. The Borders is located at 5871 Crossroads Center Way. Although the official event is in the evening, since I know that might be a bit of…
Read MoreOrchid Affair Discussion Groups
Hi, all! Now that The Orchid Affair is launched into the world (and onto your bookcases/Kindles/Nooks/etc.), I’m planning to host two discussion groups here on the website: a readers’ forum, for you all to discuss with each other, and an Ask the Author post, for any questions you might have for me. But first, I…
Read MoreOrchids 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…
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