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Fellow author Heather Webb sent Anna Lee Huber my way, and I couldn’t be happier that she did. Anna is currently working on a five-book historical mystery series (Book 3 comes out July 1) set in 19th century Scotland and featuring one heck of a heroine. I am honored to have her here today, and to  let her tell you a bit more her  work.

After the interview, leave a comment for a chance to win a copy (a real live print one!) of Mortal Arts, Book 2 in the Lady Darby mystery series.

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1. Your series about Lady Kiera Darby series is truly unique in that it straddles so many genres—mystery, romance, historical fiction. How would you describe it for new readers?

The first book, The Anatomist’s Wife, begins sixteen months after the death of Lady Darby’s anatomist husband and the scandal that followed his passing—arguably the darkest period of her life. She has largely gone into hiding, too frightened and overwhelmed to face the world. But when a woman is murdered at her sister’s estate and Kiera instantly becomes the prime suspect, she’s forced to step out of the shadows and fight to prove her innocence. The novels follow her personal journey of healing, including her heart. I’ve had readers and reviewers describe the series as “CSI” meets Agatha Christie, or Jane Eyre meets Sherlock Holmes. Continue reading →

I am still humbled by the action Skipping Midnight  received over the past two weeks, thanks to two fabulous authors and their generosity with their books. It was wonderful meeting so many readers and listening to your stories. I cannot thank you enough for being so involved, and hope you’ll keep coming back in 2014 for more giveaways, interviews, industry news, comic relief, and — coming very soon — the big “cover reveal” for DESPERATELY EVER AFTER. (We just finished it, and I’m absolutely thrilled!)

But without further ado, allow me to announce the winners for the last two contests.

Receiving a copy of Karen Doornebos’ UNDRESSING MR. DARCY: Tawyna Bentley

Cozying up over the holidays with Jennifer Laam’s THE SECRET DAUGHTER OF THE TSAR: Denise Benson

Thanks again to Karen and Jennifer for volunteering their time to chat with me and interact with everyone who left a comment. It was a blast. Please come back any time ;)

About a month ago, Melissa Amster, founder of Chick Lit Central, asked me to participate in an interview series inspired by Cecilia Ahern’s  One Hundred Names. Dubbed “52 Stories,” the year-long series seeks to prove that everyone has a story to tell by asking thought-provoking questions such as “What part of your personality is now extinct?” and “What is an experience that is legendary for you?”

I had such a great time thinking about my answers, and cannot thank Melissa enough for seeking me out. My contribution went live on Wednesday. You can read it and the 48 previous interviews on Melissa’s other blog,  Merryland Girl.

And while we’re on the subject…

I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting author Karen Doornebos as part of Skipping Midnight’s author interview series next Wednesday. After devouring her debut novel, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy last year, I was delighted to find out that she was writing another Austen-themed novel following a brand new protagonist. This second Regency-meets-modernity romp, bearing the provocative title Undressing Mr. Darcy, hit the shelves on Tuesday and is already getting rave reviews.

As part of her whirlwind blog tour, Karen has also agreed to give a copy of Undressing Mr. Darcy to one lucky Skipping Midnight reader! Continue reading →