Weekly Reading Round-Up
With the weather suddenly reverting to winter, it seemed like a good time for comfort reads. Here’s what I’ve been reading this past week: — Writing Jane Austen, Elizabeth Aston A reluctant American writer in modern London undertakes the task of finishing a lost Austen manuscript. The lengths she went to avoid writing struck close…
Read MoreNew Jersey Tonight
I’ll be talking about the Pink series and reading an advance snippet from The Mischief of the Mistletoe tonight at 7:00 at the Vogelson Regional Branch Library in Vorhees, New Jersey. You can find all the details, including directions to the library, here.
Read MoreMISTLETOE Winner
The winner of the advance copy of The Mischief of the Mistletoe, chosen at random from among all those who posted responses, is… Sheila! Congratulations, Sheila! Thanks so much to everyone who posted a response. I loved hearing everyone’s take on what it is that resonates about Austen’s stories. As you may have guessed, between…
Read MoreMini-Contest for MISTLETOE
Hi, all! Today is the last chance to lob in your entry for this month’s mini-contest. The prize? A shiny new advance copy of The Mischief of the Mistletoe. The winner will be announced here tomorrow.
Read MoreHappy Mother's Day!
We always hear about the wicked stepmothers… but what about their positive counterparts? While we’re all celebrating the wonderful mothers in our lives (hi, Mom!), there was an excellent piece in Dear Author today about the good mothers of romance fiction. When you think of it, there are quite a few. Who are your favorite…
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Welcome back to Weekly Reading Round-Up! As the summer approaches, I’m restocking my TBR pile… so keep those suggestions coming. In the meantime, here’s what I’ve been reading this past week. — Wicked Becomes You, Meredith Duran. I was blown away by Meredith Duran’s writing when I picked up her second book, Bound By Your…
Read MoreFlorida in July
Due to the recent flooding, RWA is moving its entire conference lock, stock and barrel to Orlando, Florida. This means that there will be no Nashville signing in July, but there will be a Florida one. Here are the details for the Florida signing: When: Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:30 Where: The Walt Disney World Swan…
Read MoreWhile we're talking reading recs…
… check out this article in Library Journal, which lists books you might enjoy if you like romance and Napoleonic spies (and Pink Carnation!). There are even some non-fiction suggestions for background reading.
Read MoreAll For One!
Okay, I haven’t run off and joined the Musketeers, but if you come to my reading at Murder by the Book in Houston on November 12th, you’ll get three writers instead of one. I’ll be reading and signing along with two of my favorite authors: Tasha Alexander, who writes the Lady Emily mysteries, and Deanna…
Read MoreWeekly Reading Round-Up Returns
Back by popular demand! As we edge into summer beach-reading season, it’s time to start sharing those books recs again. Every Friday, I’ll be posting that week’s reads. Consult your bookshelves, revisit that stack of books next to your couch, and pop back over here this Friday to share your wisdom in the first installment…
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