Julia Quinn's Blog, page 11
November 12, 2019
Veterans Day Giveaway…
…has ended. Thank you to all the soldiers, veterans, military spouses and Gold Star family members who entered. All prizes will be mailed or emailed by December 31, 2019. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service.
Jane Austen Birthday Celebration
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Sacramento, CA
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» Who is Paul? You dedicate all of your books to him.
November 1, 2019
Veterans Day Giveaway
November 11 is Veterans Day. Please join Julia Quinn in her ninth annual giveaway celebrating readers within the United States armed forces. Veterans, soldiers, military spouses and Gold Star family members are invited to enter to win their choice of JQ novels. One hundred books. One very heartfelt thank you.
October 29, 2019
A Duke and I Giveaway on GoodReads, and Bridgerton Love on a Mug
Who wants The Duke and I? Everyone! And through November 7, US residents over the age of 18 can enter to win a free copy on Goodreads.
Haven’t read it yet? Check out an excerpt.
Already have/love The Duke and I? Show off your Bridgerton love on A MUG! Get the family tree on your cup, or pick from What Would Lady Whistledown Say? Hyacinth for Prime Minister, Mrs. Bridgerton, and the reader favorite: I Take Tea with Violet Bridgerton at Number 5.
Finally, filming for BRIDGERTON, the upcoming Netflix show is well underway. For the latest news, visit JQ’s BRIDGERTON FAQ, or follow her on Facebook and Instagram, where she regularly posts updates.
Jane Austen Birthday Celebration
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Sacramento, CA
» What will the Netflix series be called?
» Some of your books have new covers. Have the stories changed?
Turkey
Poland
France
Vietnam
Romania
Slovakia
September 16, 2019
A Coming Soon Scandal — Plus Two New Events Posted
First comes scandal, then comes marriage. Then comes…
MORE ABOUT SCANDAL! The cover copy for JQ’s First Comes Scandal, book 4 in the Rokesby series, just came out! Due in readers hands on March 24, 2020, you can read the description now, and get a taste of what JQ has in store for Georgiana and Nicholas. All known North American pre-order options are posted (UK to follow shortly). Reserve your copy today. Stay tuned for the cover reveal, book extras, and excerpt sneak peek — subscribe to JQ News & Content Updates to be notified.
GOING TO CALIFORNIA… JQ will participate in a panel discussion (followed by a booksigning, of course!) at the North Bay Women’s Expo on October 26 in Rohnert Park. A little over a month later she’s back in the Golden Gate State for a Jane Austen’s birthday celebration on December 8 at the Sacramento Public Library. Plus, exclusive swag like Bridgerton bookmarks is to be had when JQ hands you your book herself.
LAST DAY FOR THE EBOOK SALE: Be sure to order your ebook copy of The Girl With the Make-Believe Husband before the sale ends tonight, September 16, at midnight.
RARE19 London
Saturday, September 21, 2019
London, UK
RARE19 Roma
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Rome, Italy
September 3, 2019
Ebook Sale: The Girl With the Make-Believe Husband
Believe it! The Girl With the Make-Believe Husband, book 2 in the Rokesby series, is on sale in ebook for a mere $1.99 through September 16. Check out an excerpt! Either read the beginning of the book, or listen to an audio clip. JQ put together fun book extras, too! Buy your copy in your favorite e-reader format while this special promo is available.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband is on sale for $1.99 from September 2 to September 16!
This sale can be found at the following vendor(s):
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
Google Play
iBooks
Pacific Northwest Writers Association Dinner and Autographing Party
Friday, September 13, 2019
SeaTac, WA
RARE19 London
Saturday, September 21, 2019
London, UK
RARE19 Roma
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Rome, Italy
» Some of your books have new covers. Have the stories changed?
Brazil
The United Kingdom
Hungary
Poland
August 7, 2019
The First Week of Filming: How Did the Cast and Crew Celebrate?
Shondaland posted a behind-the-scenes peek for ‘Bridgerton’ fans. Team JQ is dying over the lush fabrics… we cannot wait to see the costumes!
Pacific Northwest Writers Association Dinner and Autographing Party
Friday, September 13, 2019
SeaTac, WA
RARE19 London
Saturday, September 21, 2019
London, UK
» Is it true that the Bridgertons are coming to Netflix?
» What is different about the new trade paperback edition of The Duke and I?
Indonesia
Brazil
The United Kingdom
Portugal
Switzerland
July 29, 2019
More Netflix News: Casting, First Day of Filming, Estimated Premiere Date, and Official Show Title!
The rest of the principal cast has been announced for Season One of Bridgerton (Yes, that’s the official show title!), as well as BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated director Julie Anne Robinson for the pilot and at least one other episode.
Filming began this week in London, and the show is currently set for a 2020 premiere. So exciting!
Joining Dame Julie Andrews, who will voice-over Lady Whistledown, as well as Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury) and others announced a couple of weeks ago:
Benedict Bridgerton: Luke Thompson
Francesca Bridgerton: Ruby Stokes
Gregory Bridgerton: Will Tilston
Hyacinth Bridgerton: Florence Hunt (pictured here)
Philippa Featherington: Harriet Cains
Prudence Featherington: Bessie Carter
Lord Featherington: Ben Miller
Martins Imhangbe: Will Mondrich
Mrs. Varley: Lorraine Ashbourne
Bridgerton is executive produced by Chris Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes, and Betsy Beers.
JQ is over the moon about the whole cast, writers, producers, directors — everybody!
RARE19 London
Saturday, September 21, 2019
London, UK
RARE19 Roma
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Rome, Italy
» Is it true that the Bridgertons are coming to Netflix?
» What is different about the new trade paperback edition of The Duke and I?
The Czech Republic
Poland
Croatia
Indonesia
July 10, 2019
Netflix Casting!
Season One series regulars have been announced for the Netflix adaptation of the Bridgerton series! Joining Dame Julie Andrews, who has already been announced to voice-over Lady Whistledown:
Simon Basset: Regé-Jean Page (pictured here in his Roots 2016 role.)
Daphne Bridgerton: Phoebe Dynevor
Anthony Bridgerton: Jonathan Bailey
Siena Rosso: Sabrina Bartlett
Violet Bridgerton: Ruth Gemmell
Colin Bridgerton: Luke Newton
Eloise Bridgerton: Claudia Jessie
Queen Charlotte: Golda Rosheuvel
Portia Featherington: Polly Walker
Penelope Featherington: Nicola Coughlan
Marina Thompson: Ruby Barker
Lady Danbury: Adjoa Andoh
Recurring characters will be announced soon.
The Female Gaze
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
New York, NY
Readers For Life Literacy Autographing
Saturday, July 27, 2019
New York, NY
» What is different about the new trade paperback edition of The Duke and I?
» Is it true that the Bridgertons are coming to Netflix?
France
Vietnam
Croatia
Indonesia
June 26, 2019
JQ’s next book will be called…
First Comes Scandal
The working title was Am I Right, Ladies? but strangely enough, this was deemed inappropriate for a regency novel.
Romance and Rosé
Friday, June 28, 2019
Denver, CO
Readers For Life Literacy Autographing
Saturday, July 27, 2019
New York, NY
» What is different about the new trade paperback edition of The Duke and I?
» Is it true that the Bridgertons are coming to Netflix?
Brazil
Poland
The United Kingdom
June 19, 2019
Julie Andrews is the voice-over of Lady Whistledown
We have our first piece of casting news for the upcoming Bridgerton Netflix series, and it’s SPECTACULAR. Lady Whistledown will be voiced by none other than Julie Andrews.
We will continue to post Netflix news as it happens!
