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February 12, 2017
Happy Valentines!
My children aren't done their cards yet, I haven't made heart-shaped cookies, but I do have a gift wrapped and ready for my sweetheart and also one for you. From today until February 16, the Fairchild Series box set is on sale for $2.99 and the first book in the series is available separately for free! I hope you have a wonderful week with lots of love from your darlings. Happy reading!
When I get done editing my new novella (hopefully Tuesday) I'm hoping to do some reading too. Anything you recommend?
December 22, 2016
Eek! They're Here!
Yesterday afternoon I got hijacked...by an email from Audible saying my audiobooks are ready! I love listening to them. My poor dog doesn't understand why I'm insisting on so many walks today! Lucy Paterson's narration is wonderful, but I'd love you to judge for yourself. Listen to a sample of Courting Scandal and tell me what you think!
December 8, 2016
Fairchild Series Continues in 'A Holiday in Bath'
Since the launch of my latest book (and well before, if truth be told) I've been working on the next Fairchild story. This novella will be published in a compilation with two other authors, Julie Daines and Caroline Warfield. I'm thrilled to be linked with such talented writers. I've read one of each of their books, thoroughly enjoyed them, and think (hope, in my case!) that we are well-matched. My novella stars Jack, Laura's surgeon brother. So far, the book opens like this: Caroline was not pleased with Bath, that pre-eminent watering hole of the stuffy and antiquated. She ought to be in London. Uncle Warren and her brother had promised. She ought to be married by now and only concern for her marketable assets kept her from grinding her teeth.
It will change by the time it is published, of course, but I love the excitement of writing a book opening.
November 30, 2016
Look, Listen, Feel
If I didn't have to parent, feed myself and be a responsible adult, I'd be quite happy to do nothing but read. It's my favorite leisure activity, if by leisure activity you mean something necessary. Essential.
Of course there are times one can't. As a teen, I used to read at red lights. Now I know better. Driving is so you can listen to audio books! (The stops were never long enough anyway).voice123.com/lucypaterson
When I can't look in a book, listening is the next best thing and sometimes even better. Narration adds so much. Since Audible acquired rights to the Fairchild series this fall, I've spent a good deal of time wondering what they will sound like, because in my head, I know all my characters' tones and inflections. Alistair has the most beautiful voice (he's a baritone), except perhaps for Georgiana, Lady Fairchild, who has exquisite diction.
Of course readers don't hear them speak the same way--that's what makes writing so exciting. You're crafting word-fuel for a creative reaction in someone else's head. A good read is a partnership.
And audiobooks even more so, because then you have the talent of three. That's why I was beyond thrilled when I heard from Lucy Paterson, who will be narrating the Fairchild books. I listened to her demo track. She's utterly perfect. Her voice is better--much better--than the one I hear when I read them. I can hardly wait to listen to them performed. I think you will be as thrilled with this creative partnership as I.
Of course there are times one can't. As a teen, I used to read at red lights. Now I know better. Driving is so you can listen to audio books! (The stops were never long enough anyway).voice123.com/lucypaterson
When I can't look in a book, listening is the next best thing and sometimes even better. Narration adds so much. Since Audible acquired rights to the Fairchild series this fall, I've spent a good deal of time wondering what they will sound like, because in my head, I know all my characters' tones and inflections. Alistair has the most beautiful voice (he's a baritone), except perhaps for Georgiana, Lady Fairchild, who has exquisite diction.
Of course readers don't hear them speak the same way--that's what makes writing so exciting. You're crafting word-fuel for a creative reaction in someone else's head. A good read is a partnership.
And audiobooks even more so, because then you have the talent of three. That's why I was beyond thrilled when I heard from Lucy Paterson, who will be narrating the Fairchild books. I listened to her demo track. She's utterly perfect. Her voice is better--much better--than the one I hear when I read them. I can hardly wait to listen to them performed. I think you will be as thrilled with this creative partnership as I.
