Today is a special day in the world of Austen lovers: It is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s “darling child” Pride and Prejudice! Bloggers all over the web are sharing their love for Pride and Prejudice today. Indeed it is a BIG event! Lots of fun &...
FABULOUS news to share! Over the past two weeks, I was interviewed (along with lots of other people, as you will see) for a Wall Street Journal article celebrating the enduring passion for Jane Austen. On the eve of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Austen’s “darling child” –...
Yes, today is my birthday! Usually I would not toot my own horn is such a way, but this birthday is a big one for me. Indeed, yours truly was brought into the world exactly 50 years ago. I was born the typical way, a healthy, 7 pound 12 ounce...
The blog I posted on Sept. 25 has generated LOTS of comments, feedback, etc. This is great, since I wanted to enlighten people. That blog can be read by scrolling down a bit, or clicking Warning: A very serious blog Many of the comments here and on Facebook expressed well-meaning,...
I rarely blog on personal matters or controversial subjects, but something happened recently that was so shocking and eye-opening to me that I can’t not talk about it. Perhaps I am feeling a bit like Mr. Darcy in hindsight, wishing he had not been secretive about Wickham. Maybe sharing and...
What a great weekend I had in Orange, CA! As I have alerted over the past weeks, on Saturday September 22 I was part of a panel discussion on Jane Austen Sequels and Adaptations. The 1st Annual Big Orange Book Festival took place on the gorgeous campus of Chapman University....
Join me on Tuesday, August 14 as I discuss Jane Austen and the Romance Novel at Blethering About Books as part of Alex’s 7 Weeks of Austen event. I will be giving away a signed copy of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy: Two Shall Become One. Yippee! While...
Every year for the past four years I have been blessed to recount the fun I have at the Romance Writers of America National Conference. This year is no exception, I am happy to say. Each year is better as I meet new people and grow more comfortable with the...
In the upcoming weeks I have 2 BIG events planned that I invite everyone to attend if possible. The first takes place online so will be easy no matter where you are! The second is in Anaheim for those who live in Southern CA. For the entire month of...
So exciting! For the entire month of JulyI am one of the four Featured Authors on the Sourcebookscreated website and book club Discover a New Love.This is really cool!! Featured romance novels for July are– Paranormal: Untouched by my good friend Sara Humphreys Historical: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine by Jayne...
I am taking a small walk down memory lane as I recount my journey on what went from a diversion to an obsession to what is now a career! Crazy stuff! Join me at the love Barb Anderson’s blog Darcyholic Diversions. I am chatting about my newfound passion in live...
Yes, my week of fun in the Windy City is past. I had a marvelous time! So many wonderful moments to share and I know I shall not be able to cover them all at once, but shall get started. My husband joined me on this adventure both as companion...
I am on my way to the Windy City (and hoping it is NOT windy) and hope I will meet some of my fans there. I am attending the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention for the first time and very excited about it. I know I will have much to report...
I am letting everyone know well in advance that I will be in Chicago in April and you can see me! I will be attending the 2012 Romantic Times Booklovers Convention held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel from April 11-15. Most of the craziness and learning workshops are for...
In November my seventh book was released – Miss Darcy Falls in Love – and the dust of that stampede had not yet settled before my loyal readers were asking me, “What is next?” I haven’t been secretive about what I am currently working on… I simply haven’t had the...
