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October 3, 2011
The Bloody Tower review
There's a nice review of The Bloody Tower on the Criminal History website.
<www.criminal-history.co.uk/page12.html>
Click on New Reviews, then on Golden Age.
And explore the rest of the site--lots of good stuff here.
<www.criminal-history.co.uk/page12.html>
Click on New Reviews, then on Golden Age.
And explore the rest of the site--lots of good stuff here.
September 29, 2011
September 26, 2011
Another large print Regency...
Coming in November, My Lord Winter in large print, US and UK
Lady Jane, neglected by her busy father and the beautiful mother who won't acknowledge having a grown-up daughter, sets off for London with her beloved governess. Their ancient carriage collapses en route, and they're forced to take refuge with Lord Wintringham, whose nickname, Lord Winter, describes him to a T. However, Jane, pretending to be a poor commoner, finds that there's more to Lord Winter than appears on the chilly surface. When they meet again in London, winter turns towards spring. But now Lord Winter trusts her, how can she admit her deception?
And could spring be in the air for a far-from-elderly governess, too?
E-book 
paperback
Lady Jane, neglected by her busy father and the beautiful mother who won't acknowledge having a grown-up daughter, sets off for London with her beloved governess. Their ancient carriage collapses en route, and they're forced to take refuge with Lord Wintringham, whose nickname, Lord Winter, describes him to a T. However, Jane, pretending to be a poor commoner, finds that there's more to Lord Winter than appears on the chilly surface. When they meet again in London, winter turns towards spring. But now Lord Winter trusts her, how can she admit her deception?
And could spring be in the air for a far-from-elderly governess, too?
E-book paperback
September 21, 2011
MM blog post on research
I've written a few thoughts about current research in my latest blog post on Murderous Musings. Take a look, if only for the photos!
http://murderousmusings.blogspot.com/
http://murderousmusings.blogspot.com/
September 10, 2011
Daisy on Kindle
If you've been looking for Daisy on Kindle, I've just discovered (thanks to a reader) that two of the books are listed separately from the rest if you go to Kindle Shop--Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries. Look for Damsel in Distress and Dead in the Water separately, by title. Still having problems over the first 4 :-(
For some reason, this cover doesn't appear on Amazon. Nook has Dead in the Water on the list but Damsel separately. Go figure!
For some reason, this cover doesn't appear on Amazon. Nook has Dead in the Water on the list but Damsel separately. Go figure!September 7, 2011
What's in a name...? (2nd edition)
In case you missed this blog post on Murderous Musings, I'm posting it here with an addition I've just discovered.
When I speak to an audience of readers, the question I hear most often is: "Where do you get your ideas?" The second most frequent is: "How do you pronounce your name?" That's much easier to answer! Carola--just like Carol or Carolyn or Caroline. NOT Ca-Roll-a, let alone Corolla, Crayola or any similar trademark. However, I do forgive people who say it wrong--the first four or five times.
The next thing people say is "I've never heard it before. Did your mother make it up?" No, she didn't. If I remember correctly, she once told me she named me after a favourite book called Life as Carola, by Joan Grant.
I've met several Carolas, too. My godmother had a cousin called Carola. After I left school (Friends' School Saffron Walden), I understand another Carola arrived there. When I lived in Carlsbad, California, I had a call from a lady called Carola who'd read about me in the local paper. And in Eugene, where I live now, the head of the area's forestry service police turned up at a book-signing, not because she was interested in the book but because her name was Carola. So we're not common (Heaven forbid), but I am not alone.
This is one of an interesting series supposedly describing one of her own incarnations, as was her first book, Winged Pharaoh, set in ancient Egypt. I read and loved Winged Pharaoh, but I could never quite bring myself to read Life as Carola--altogether too weird! I've met several Carolas, too. My godmother had a cousin called Carola. After I left school (Friends' School Saffron Walden), another Carola arrived there, I'm told. When I lived in Carlsbad, California, I had a call from a lady called Carola who'd read about me in the local paper. And in Eugene, where I live now, the head of the area's forestry service police turned up at a book-signing, not because she was interested in the book but because her name was Carola. So we're not common (Heaven forbid!), but I am not alone.
I've met a Carola in at least one mystery series: Robert Barnard's Charlie Peace has a daughter of that name. And another mystery connection--this is an old poster for a phonograph, owned by Larry Karp, author of The Ragtime Kid.
Here are some other Carolas:
Carola's Parotia Bird of Paradise. Do check out this link and see them dance.
Historian Carola Oman wrote one of the best ever biographies of Nelson...
...among other books.
Another queen: A Swedish princess who became Queen Carola of Saxony. I like the look of her!
The Parotia may be named for her.
Also, there's a port in New Guinea called Queen Carola's Harbour, which I think must be named after her. I couldn't find a good picture of it.
In fact, when I Googled images of Queen Carola's Harbour, I found pictures of myself and some of my book covers, as well as this painting by Paul Wyeth. His portrait of his wife and daughters, Mrs Titula Wyeth, Carina and Carola in the Studio, was sold at Christie's. Then there's the Swedish pop singer Carola, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.
Last but not least, a reader recently brought this children's book to my attention. I simply have to get hold of a copy!
So, you see, I'm in good company, though I have to admit I don't know how any of these other Carolas pronounce our name.
When I speak to an audience of readers, the question I hear most often is: "Where do you get your ideas?" The second most frequent is: "How do you pronounce your name?" That's much easier to answer! Carola--just like Carol or Carolyn or Caroline. NOT Ca-Roll-a, let alone Corolla, Crayola or any similar trademark. However, I do forgive people who say it wrong--the first four or five times.
The next thing people say is "I've never heard it before. Did your mother make it up?" No, she didn't. If I remember correctly, she once told me she named me after a favourite book called Life as Carola, by Joan Grant.
I've met several Carolas, too. My godmother had a cousin called Carola. After I left school (Friends' School Saffron Walden), I understand another Carola arrived there. When I lived in Carlsbad, California, I had a call from a lady called Carola who'd read about me in the local paper. And in Eugene, where I live now, the head of the area's forestry service police turned up at a book-signing, not because she was interested in the book but because her name was Carola. So we're not common (Heaven forbid), but I am not alone.
This is one of an interesting series supposedly describing one of her own incarnations, as was her first book, Winged Pharaoh, set in ancient Egypt. I read and loved Winged Pharaoh, but I could never quite bring myself to read Life as Carola--altogether too weird! I've met several Carolas, too. My godmother had a cousin called Carola. After I left school (Friends' School Saffron Walden), another Carola arrived there, I'm told. When I lived in Carlsbad, California, I had a call from a lady called Carola who'd read about me in the local paper. And in Eugene, where I live now, the head of the area's forestry service police turned up at a book-signing, not because she was interested in the book but because her name was Carola. So we're not common (Heaven forbid!), but I am not alone.
I've met a Carola in at least one mystery series: Robert Barnard's Charlie Peace has a daughter of that name. And another mystery connection--this is an old poster for a phonograph, owned by Larry Karp, author of The Ragtime Kid.
Here are some other Carolas:
Carola's Parotia Bird of Paradise. Do check out this link and see them dance.
Historian Carola Oman wrote one of the best ever biographies of Nelson...
...among other books.
Another queen: A Swedish princess who became Queen Carola of Saxony. I like the look of her!
The Parotia may be named for her.
Also, there's a port in New Guinea called Queen Carola's Harbour, which I think must be named after her. I couldn't find a good picture of it.
In fact, when I Googled images of Queen Carola's Harbour, I found pictures of myself and some of my book covers, as well as this painting by Paul Wyeth. His portrait of his wife and daughters, Mrs Titula Wyeth, Carina and Carola in the Studio, was sold at Christie's. Then there's the Swedish pop singer Carola, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.
Last but not least, a reader recently brought this children's book to my attention. I simply have to get hold of a copy!
So, you see, I'm in good company, though I have to admit I don't know how any of these other Carolas pronounce our name.
September 1, 2011
New Regency large print
THE BABE AND THE BARON is now out in large print in the US and UK
Laura is left poor and pregnant when her ne'er-do-well husband dies in an accident while celebrating incipient fatherhood. His cousin Gareth gallops to the rescue and bears Laura off to his estate in the Welsh Marches. At Llys, she finds herself one of the throng of idiosyncratic dependents who bedevil his life, from naughty young nephews to an eccentric uncle...
August 29, 2011
August 22, 2011
Funny experience at the county fair:
From Facebook:
Funny experience at the fair:
A woman bought the first Daisy--Death at Wentwater Court. Half an hour later she came back--she'd started reading it while having a massage and wanted Winter Garden Mystery! First time I've had such a quick return :-)*** and 28 others like this.
Thanks to T I Cooper and Linda Cummens for the photo And so many people made kind comments I can't resist posting them all!
SB That's flattering, but I've often thought the Daisy books should come with a warning that they may be addicting. Like · 1 personCarola Dunn I hear that from quite a few people, but it's the first time to my knowledge that it's happened so fast!EFK I've read mine so often that my husband (who does not read them) knows some of the plot lines, which I *will* discuss with him!ET Once I discovered Daisy, I had to have all of the available books ASAP. At that time there were only three!! Love them!!RS That's lovely! I hope she buys all the Daisy books.SB I'm a little jealous. It would be so nice to have all those books yet to read.· Like · 1 personLL Your books are like potato chips. Can't read just one.LC I'm always so anxious to finish your book I'm reading because I can't wait to get on to the next one! Your books are like that so, please, keep them coming---no pressure mind you but we love the stories you weave for us!EP I just requested Wentworth from the library. Time to read it again. Thanks, Carola, for the reminder!LP I bought the first three and the last but two without even having read the first. Usually if the cover looks good you can bet the books going to be good. Wasn't wrong, total addiction. PF That is kind of like my first experience with Daisy. OMG, I've got to read the rest of them.Carola Dunn Am I going to have to set up a Daisy-lovers Anonymous?? Like · 3 peopleET Not for me! It's no secret: I love Daisy!Marva Dasef That's neat! I saw you there, but you were busy with a customer so didn't disturb you. Said hi to a few others I knew. MUCH better spot this year!Carola Dunn Was a good spot but thin crowds. It got better later. You should have come to say hi!JR Your books are addicting! Like · 1 personMR As soon as I got into the first Daisy I wanted all that had been written to that point.Like · 1 personKL I can totally understand her. I read Bloody Tower 1st. Even though at the time it was the last in the series, I was thrilled to start from the beginning and devour all that I could of Daisy's adventures . BTW, when's the next one coming...? ;^)Carola Dunn Gone West, Feb. in US and UK :-) I'm just working on the page proofs now. I posted the probable cover a while ago <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150224299647899&set=a.25802642898.33451.701117898&&theater> Mystery! Probably cover for the next Daisy book. Like · 1 person · JKHS I found styx and stones at my little library in town. After reading it I was hooked and ordered the first one from the book store across from work. I've been reading them in order and re-read styx and stones because it had been awhile. Love the Daisy books!
Funny experience at the fair:
A woman bought the first Daisy--Death at Wentwater Court. Half an hour later she came back--she'd started reading it while having a massage and wanted Winter Garden Mystery! First time I've had such a quick return :-)*** and 28 others like this.
Thanks to T I Cooper and Linda Cummens for the photo And so many people made kind comments I can't resist posting them all!SB That's flattering, but I've often thought the Daisy books should come with a warning that they may be addicting. Like · 1 personCarola Dunn I hear that from quite a few people, but it's the first time to my knowledge that it's happened so fast!EFK I've read mine so often that my husband (who does not read them) knows some of the plot lines, which I *will* discuss with him!ET Once I discovered Daisy, I had to have all of the available books ASAP. At that time there were only three!! Love them!!RS That's lovely! I hope she buys all the Daisy books.SB I'm a little jealous. It would be so nice to have all those books yet to read.· Like · 1 personLL Your books are like potato chips. Can't read just one.LC I'm always so anxious to finish your book I'm reading because I can't wait to get on to the next one! Your books are like that so, please, keep them coming---no pressure mind you but we love the stories you weave for us!EP I just requested Wentworth from the library. Time to read it again. Thanks, Carola, for the reminder!LP I bought the first three and the last but two without even having read the first. Usually if the cover looks good you can bet the books going to be good. Wasn't wrong, total addiction. PF That is kind of like my first experience with Daisy. OMG, I've got to read the rest of them.Carola Dunn Am I going to have to set up a Daisy-lovers Anonymous?? Like · 3 peopleET Not for me! It's no secret: I love Daisy!Marva Dasef That's neat! I saw you there, but you were busy with a customer so didn't disturb you. Said hi to a few others I knew. MUCH better spot this year!Carola Dunn Was a good spot but thin crowds. It got better later. You should have come to say hi!JR Your books are addicting! Like · 1 personMR As soon as I got into the first Daisy I wanted all that had been written to that point.Like · 1 personKL I can totally understand her. I read Bloody Tower 1st. Even though at the time it was the last in the series, I was thrilled to start from the beginning and devour all that I could of Daisy's adventures . BTW, when's the next one coming...? ;^)Carola Dunn Gone West, Feb. in US and UK :-) I'm just working on the page proofs now. I posted the probable cover a while ago <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150224299647899&set=a.25802642898.33451.701117898&&theater> Mystery! Probably cover for the next Daisy book. Like · 1 person · JKHS I found styx and stones at my little library in town. After reading it I was hooked and ordered the first one from the book store across from work. I've been reading them in order and re-read styx and stones because it had been awhile. Love the Daisy books!
August 17, 2011
What's in a name...?
All you ever wanted to know about my name--and more!
New blog post at http://murderousmusings.blogspot.com/
Queen Carola
New blog post at http://murderousmusings.blogspot.com/
Queen Carola
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