Events
Laurie and Anne Perry, in conversation?
After a slow beginning, this next twelvemonth is heating up when it comes to events. June 29030, ALA conference, Las Vegas. I’m sitting the Sisters in Crime booth Sunday, then talking to Sherlockians and at the Author Tea on Monday. If you’re a librarian, I’ll see you there! July 24-27, in Corte Madera, the Book…
Read MoreThe English Russells
Would you like a complete set of Mary Russell novels? You know, Mary Russell, whose first Memoir, The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, was published twenty years ago this spring? What if they were the gorgeous UK Russells? And maybe, hardbacks? (I’ll even toss in the 20th Anniversary Edition of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, as well!) If you’d like this pile…
Read MoreBring on the trumpets: it’s 2014!
Having given a review of 2013 yesterday, you may ask me, what plans does LRK have for 2014? Not that I do Resolutions, but there’s a lot on my agenda, and yet more things crowding into the back of my mind. Although before we do that, may I be the first to issue many happy…
Read MoreThat was the year that was 2013
Looking at the family letter I always write during the Christmas season, I found myself trying to remember: what did I do this year, anyway? I know I had a book out, but… So I looked back at my calendar, and found that yes, I was a bit busy: In January, I was still wielding…
Read MoreA relaxing event
Relaxation isn’t exactly the defining characteristic of this time of year. But to the rescue comes The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. My local library Friends asked me to participate in a fundraiser that everyone can get behind. Here’s their flyer for the event: The First Annual Stay Home & Read a Book Santa Cruz…
Read MoreThink big, shop small!
Small Business Saturday is coming! For those of us who love local, who shudder at the thought of Target at 5:00 am the day after Thanksgiving, who believe in our bones that Thanksgiving shopping is a sign of the End Times, there’s Small Business Saturday. Shop local on the day after the day after Thanksgiving,…
Read MoreLitquake joie de livre!
San Francisco and books: can’t have one without the other, I’d say. And the annual SF book festival is about to explode all over the streets of The City. Including yours truly: Come and join us at the ever-fabulous Books Inc on Saturday afternoon. And it’s free! Details are here.
Read MorePortland!
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 MoreLetters of Mary
Among 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 MoreYes, today!
What, 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…
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