Valentine’s Day and the celebration of lovers inherent within has been in existence in some form or another since the mid-1300s. Valentine’s Day is so popular now that it is hard to imagine it wasn’t always around, but the truth is that the Victorians of the mid-1800s deserve the credit...
I was rather late to the Twilight phenomenon – Book/Movie Review and Series Review – but my love and awe for the series and the writer are intense nonetheless. A month ago I picked up her novel, The Host, not realizing that it had actually been released in May of...
The reports of sightings are flowing in fast and furious. Friends, longtime fans, and new readers from Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Montana, New York, California, and many more states have sent me emails confirming the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy ~ Two Shall Become One on Target shelves. Much...
Here she is! The book, I mean, being held in my hot hands FINALLY!!! What an amazing day. The UPS man came on Tuesday, just as I was leaving for work. I had no time to celebrate with my family, but all my work buddies were thrilled! It is...
Journeys Beyond Pemberley has taken the first steps toward book shelves near you come September of 2009, and naturally I will be sharing the process with all of you! A most joyous early Christmas present arrived from my fabulous editor Deb Werksman on the 22 nd – an email, quoted...
From the Lathan household and your humble authoress, to all of you: family, friends, faithful readers and fans, and those who visit for the first time ever – MERRY CHRISTMAS! May every blessing imaginable be yours this holiday season. Thank you for the love and support through another year...
Once again it was my turn to post over at the fabulous Casablanca Authors’ Blog. In keeping with a holiday theme, I decided to post a Christmas excerpt from ‘Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy ~ Two Shall Become One.’ The chapters that cover the Darcys’ first Christmas as a married...
Apparently that is the name for fans of Stephenie Meyer’s 4-book vampire series. I don’t think I am in need of a 12-step program as yet. I mean, I have not joined the fan community or started writing fan-fiction! That, as we all know, is what really makes one an...
OK, the ‘wild’ part may be stretching it a bit, but I had one of the best weekends in recent months and have to share my adventures with you all! Those of you who have been around awhile know two things about me: I love Matthew Macfadyen and am a...
Frost/Nixon first came to my awareness ages ago strictly due to Matthew’s involvement. Frankly, at first I was not thrilled at the idea of having to sit through a political rant that took place long before I gave any thought to world affairs no matter how much I love this...
I am probably in the vast minority, but until some three months ago I had never heard of Stephanie Meyer or the vampire phenomenon that she has created. I plead being immersed in my own creation as absolution for my ignorance! It began, for me, when my Entertainment Weekly arrived...
My editor emailed me today with this fabulous news! Target – as in the corporation of department stores that are everywhere in the US – wants my novel! Here is Deb’s exact message: Target wants Mr. & Mrs. for their February planogram, which means the book has to close to...
Here is my recent essay entry on the Casablanca Blog. What I love so much about our authors’ blog site is the wonderful community of writers who share all kinds of stuff; from the totally silly to the personal to the educational to the sheer promotional, we have it all!...
Please tell me you think it is divine!?! I am so in love! The Sourcebooks design crew under the urgings of the amazing Deb Werksman searched long and hard to find a Mr. Darcy more masculine than the previous ‘sweet’ version offered. I think they did a remarkable job. Is...
This just in! An interview with Matthew Macfadyen from the BBC Press Office. Titled: Matthew Macfadyen Plays Arthur Clennam, it is a short piece with the actor talking about his role and the series itself. Nothing personal, but a terrific read nevertheless. The interview can be read below as well,...
