As I’ve been plotting the next few books in the series (yes, yes, evil laughter here), I’ve been thinking a lot about loose ends. One of the interesting things about series writing is that, book by book, you accumulate a vast collection of bit characters and bystanders, some of whom may crop up again, and [...]

A couple of weeks ago, I was bopping along on the elliptical instrument of torture at the gym when I Ran by Flock of Seagulls came on the 80′s music channel (listening to peppy music at the gym is the only way I can get myself to go). The lyrics, which I had never really [...]

Now that I’m back from the writing rabbit hole and beginning to pick up the threads of normal life, I have a question for you all. As I get around to updating the site, what would you like to see here over the next few months? Any and all suggestions are welcome. Also, since I’ve [...]

Hi, all! As those of you who hang out on Facebook already know, I just emerged from a massive deadline crunch (more about that later). One of the things I am most looking forward to (aside from chopping off my split ends this afternoon so that I no longer look like a refugee from the [...]

For those lucky folks in the right cities, the Treasures of Napoleon exhibit, a treasure trove of personal artifacts belonging to our favorite French dictator, is touring the United States. It opened in Philadelphia and will be making its triumphal march through California, Missouri, D.C., Florida, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. I’m very miffed that [...]

Tonight, at seven o’clock at Madame X, Lady Jane co-founder Leanna Renee Hieber will be reading from her much anticipated debut novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker. The authoress will be reading in full Victorian regalia, and I’ve been told there will be costumes, raffles, and other festivities. Gorgeous cover, no?