I’ll be in Portland on Thursday night–or rather, Beaverton, at the great Powell’s branch there. I’ve done a number of fabulous events at this store, including a really memorable Pirate bash two years ago. This time, I can’t promise a squadron of pirates, but one never knows. Flappers? Skeletons? People wearing Eiffel Tower costumes? It’s…
Read MoreAmong the many unexpected joys I have discovered in being a writer has been the extraordinary community that has formed around the Mary Russell stories. People with little in common geographically or even socially come together online in mutual affection for Russell & Holmes—and, even more amazing, forge lasting friendships when they come together physically…
Read MoreAlbany is a very odd town, with nice buildings and handsome streets, but strangely lacking in population–so much so there are rumors that this is the initial site of the apocalypse. But despite an equally odd venue, the people are as fab as ever and they feed me chocolate in various forms, some of them…
Read MoreTonight’s event at Murder by the Book was a whole lot of fun, as we discovered The Kinky Side of LRK. Yes, The Bones of Paris tour ripples across the country, and tomorrow moves from Houston to Austin’s Book People. Come join us, and see if I can find something to startle you with. Then:…
Read MoreFriday night’s Late Late Show had a surprise for LRK readers:
Read MoreThank you to the fabulous people at Copperfields for a great evening, and come join the fun at Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, tonight. Here’s Tuesday’s launch with fab Meredith and fantastic Cara Black (Thanks, M!):
Read MoreA big Thanks! to everyone who came out to Books Inc. in San Francisco last night, we had a great time nibbling and sipping, and the stack of books I signed are on their way to the other Books Inc. stores, you’ll find them there soon. If the launch is any indication, this is going…
Read MoreWhat, you were expecting another day of countdown? Nope, The Bones of Paris: on shelves in your local bookstore, today. And if you’re within striking distance of San Francisco, join us tonight for our launch with a French accent. ** In the meantime, while you’re waiting for the shops to open, take a look…
Read MoreIt’s 1 day until The Bones of Paris, Laurie R. King’s suspense novel of 1929 Paris. For excerpts and information click here. The Latin Quarter From page 87: The night felt soft after the harsh day, and… [Stuyvesant’s] feet took him along the boulevard Raspail; up the rue de Rennes; through narrow streets unchanged since students…
Read MoreIt’s 2 days until The Bones of Paris, Laurie R. King’s suspense novel of 1929 Paris. For excerpts and information click here. Arènes de Lutèce From page 68: [Stuyvesant] set off across the heart of the Latin Quarter in the direction of the Arènes de Lutèce. Lutetia was Rome’s name for the city, and the…
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