Miranda Neville

Win an eARC of CONFESSIONS FROM AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE

2012-01-31T21:31:00.000-05:00

As you may know, I have a book coming out March 27th. It's the story of Minerva Montrose (Diana's younger sister from The Dangerous Viscount) and Lord Blakeney (Blake), Diana's ex-fiancé. He's a jock, she wants to run the world, and they really can't stand each other. When they are forced to wed, they discover a few things: Minerva isn't always as clever as she thinks; Blake isn't as stupid as

Win Manda Collins' Debut

2012-01-26T19:36:00.000-05:00

I'll admit I haven't read this one. It hasn't yet been released and SOME PEOPLE haven't got hold of an ARC. But ever since I heard Manda Collins had a book coming out, I've been excited. I know this one's going to be a winner. Read the blurb and see what you think: What’s a wallflower to do when she’s suddenly in need of a husband? Use all the pluck and moxie she can muster to get what she

Mini-Excerpt from Confessions From An Arranged Marriage

2012-01-17T13:16:00.000-05:00

This brief snippet has already appeared on my Facebook page. It's a glimpse of the first meeting between Minerva and Blake in the book. (They already know each other quite well, to their mutual disgust.) ***A gentleman staggered through the double doors and skidded on the polished parquetry floor. At a distance of twenty feet, Minerva saw the newcomer preserve his balance by grabbing the

Win a Delicious Medieval: Kris Kennedy's The Irish Warrior

2012-01-13T09:18:00.002-05:00

It's been a while since I had a giveaway. I often hear kvetching on the interwebs about how all historicals are Regencies and why don't other periods get published. To which I reply: 1) you call that a problem? and 2) it's not true. There are lots of terrific books set in other periods. And to prove it to you, I'm giving you a chance to win a signed book by my friend and fellow Richard Armitage

A "Bold Piece"

2012-01-07T17:45:00.000-05:00

The book I'm writing now involves a lot of research into the art of the period, something I enjoy very much. I thought I'd share this pair of Goya portraits from the Prado Museum: The Naked Maja (c. 1797-1800) and The Clothed Maja (ca. 1803). The model may have been the Duchess of Alba, rumored to be the artist's lover. She certainly looks like a very sexy woman. By the way, I love the

How I Name Characters

2012-01-05T19:35:00.001-05:00

I’m doing a lot of it these days. I’m well into my next book and it’s the first of a brand new series. Each character–major or minor, hero or butler–has to be named. So does every village, house, and street. It’s exhausting. I have a lot of ??? in the manuscript, indicating a name to be named later. When I name a character, the first thing I consider is his/her parents. Who were they and what

A Deranged Marriage: A Christmas Short Story

2011-12-20T15:49:00.001-05:00

I wrote this for a 12 Days of Christmas celebration on Rita and Dani's blogs. My theme was Five Gold Rings ... Stolen by a Highwayman. In case you missed it, here it is again. Insanity must run in the family. How else to explain her father’s obsession with Mesopotamian antiquities and her own current escapade? Disguising herself as a highwayman and holding up a coach in the December 23rd

Ebooks on Sale

2011-12-10T16:02:00.000-05:00

This week my publisher, Avon, put THE WILD MARQUIS on sale. For a while (I don't know how long, but at least through the end of the year) the ebook is available for only $2.99. That's a $5 reduction from the usual $7.99. THE WILD MARQUIS is the first book in my Burgundy Club series so if you've never read me, this is a good place to start. (Here are links to the book at some of the more common

Contest: Romancing the Countess

2011-12-04T18:44:00.000-05:00

Ashley March burst onto the historical romance scene this year, garnering enthusiastic praise for her Victorian romances, Seducing the Duchess and Romancing the Countess. This week's contest offers a signed copy of Romancing the Countess. Sebastian Madinger, the Earl of Wriothesly, thought he'd married the perfect woman-until a fatal accident revealed her betrayal with his best friend. After

The Lady's Secret Winner

2011-12-02T14:19:00.000-05:00

Thanks to you all for entering my contest. I am SO sorry for all of you that didn't win, and hope you'll try Joanna Chambers' The Lady's Secret anyway. The winner in my random.org drawing is @girlygirlhoosier. Please contact me at miranda[at]mirandaneville[dot]com with your email addy and let me know which kind of ebook you read. If it's Kindle I'll know what to do. If different, I may need some

The Lady's Secret, a wonderful first novel

2011-11-25T14:13:00.001-05:00

I'm very excited about this week's contest. The Lady's Secret is a debut novel by Joanna Chambers and it's a winner. Seriously, I loved this book. Here's the blurb: London, 1810 Former actress Georgiana Knight always believed she and her brother were illegitimate–until they learn their parents were married, making them heirs to a great estate. To prove their claim, Georgy needs to find evidence

Lila DiPasqua Winner

2011-11-25T13:44:00.001-05:00

This was one popular contest. I got a ton of entries, both in the comments and through the contest entry form. Just for fun, I decided to tabulate the votes on the most popular fairy tale. Cinderella was an easy winner, which I expected. Beauty and the Beast came second, which I also expected. I adore that story and the Disney movie is one of my all time favorite movies, period. A lot of people

I Love Cinderella

2011-11-19T13:25:00.000-05:00

Fairy Tale retellings always appeal to me. I guess I'm not the only one, given the success of Disney! Lila DiPasqua is making quite a career out of those princesses, though her versions are anything but PG. Her Fiery Tale series offer smoking hot versions of our childhood favorites. This week I have a signed copy of Lila's A MIDNIGHT DANCE up for grabs. Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila

Noble Winners

2011-11-19T11:30:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all who entered my Kate Noble contest. In addition to those who commented on the blog, entrants through the contest form came up with some lovely romance writer names. My favorite was Colleen's Ellie Cloud. Such a pretty name. Colleen didn't win the drawing so I'm going to send her a signed cover flat for Confessions From an Arranged Marriage. And the winners, drawn at random are ...

Confessions Has a Cover

2011-11-14T10:32:00.000-05:00

Confessions From An Arranged Marriage (coming in the spring) now has a cover. I'll be posting it here soon, but in the meantime you can get a sneak over at The Ballroom Blog. I'm also looking for ideas for future stories involving some of my secondary characters. There are three lades over there, each in need of a hero.

A Pair of Noble Volumes

2011-11-11T08:27:00.001-05:00

Kate at the RWA Conference book signing in New York. Kate Noble is witty, talented, funny, kind, and has naturally curly hair. Because her name begins with "N", I often sit next to her at book signings and that makes me happy. She's a wonderful neighbor. She also writes wonderful books (with beautiful covers) which are definitely not the run of the mill historicals. Her settings and

The Agonized Confession of Miranda Neville

2011-11-08T17:36:00.008-05:00

I awoke in the middle of the night screaming. The Trial of Queen Caroline was in the summer! That seminal event of 1820 may have given some people nightmares: the peers who had to spend August listening to scurrilous testimony in the stuffy Lords chamber, instead of relaxing on their country estates. But why did I care? Why did I rush with trembling hands to my history books praying

Mr. and Mrs. Smith .. er... Spy

2011-11-04T14:04:00.000-04:00

I have to admit I wasn't much of a fan of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I didn't enjoy the movie and it resulted in the relationship of its stars Brad Pitt and Angela Jolie, from whose faces/dramas/children no trip to the grocery store is safe. But I love Shana Galen, so when I heard she'd written a book pitched as a "Regency Mr. and Mrs. Smith" I knew I was in safe hands. Here's the blurb: No man can

We Have A Winner

2011-11-04T08:17:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Melissa from Ohio, the winner of A Night to Surrender. New contest later today!

New Contest: Win a Dare

2011-10-28T05:00:00.004-04:00

I have a treat for you all, my darlings. (Not a Halloween treat, though that would be seasonal). If you aren't familiar with the books of the fabulous Tessa Dare, then you should be. Even if you know her deliciously witty, sexy, and emotional stories, you may not yet have her latest release, A Night to Surrender. Believe me, you want it. A Night to Surrender is the first book in Tessa's brand

The Elgin Marbles and the Acropolis Museum

2011-10-23T14:16:00.000-04:00

I blogged at The Ballroom Blog about the debate over the Pantheon Marbles in the British Museum and whether they should be returned to Greece. A commenter brought up the fact that the new Acropolis Museum in Athens was built over the remains of an ancient building. The excavations are visible and will eventually be accessible to the public. Here's a photo I took from above.

Who's Up Next?

2011-10-10T07:21:00.001-04:00

I've made no secret of the fact that Minerva Montrose is the heroine of CONFESSIONS FROM AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE, coming in late March. But who's her hero? His identity is revealed today at The Ballroom Blog where I have convened a special meeting of The Burgundy Club. I'm frantically doing final edits on the book now. As soon as I've sent them to my editor, I'll sort out the winner of my current

Win My First Book: Never Resist Temptation

2011-09-19T09:00:00.001-04:00

I'm off on vacation and won't be around much for a couple of weeks. While I'm gone, enter to win a signed copy of my very first book, NEVER RESIST TEMPTATION. It's got a chick in pants, a hot hero, a murder, and lots of delicious desserts - the heroine is a pastry chef. See all the details here. To enter, tell me your favorite dessert, either in the comments (include your email address) or

Giveaway: Star Crossed Seduction

2011-09-02T22:25:00.001-04:00

This week I’m holding a drawing for STAR CROSSED SEDUCTION by Jenny Brown. This is an absolutely terrific book, an unusual historical featuring a tough, sexy and honorable English army officer and a beautiful pickpocket. No Almack’s here! In addition to a fascinating and unusual plot, it’s a delicious romance between a unique and strong-minded couple. Here’s the blurb: Lovers or Enemies?

A Birthday Present for You

2011-08-26T09:24:00.001-04:00

Since it's my birthday, I decided to give you a present. I'm holding a contest for books by two of my favorite authors. And they are both SIGNED. GLITTER BABY by Susan Elizabeth Phillips takes us to the exotic world of modeling and Hollywood and is full of SEP's trademark emotion and wit. THIS DUCHESS OF MINE by Eloisa James is a wonderful "marriage in trouble" book. I adored the whole

Project Runway, Regency Style

2011-08-15T09:13:00.000-04:00

It's no secret to my Facebook friends that I'm a big Project Runway fan. For my post at The Ballroom Blog I try to explain PR to Lady B. and she ends up a guest judge. Candice Hern provided me with an incredible array of Regency fashion disasters for the runway show. Come by and pick which should be Aufed. And if you like Regency fashion, you simply must visit Candice's website. Oh, and read

Letters: the Ultimate Souvenir

2011-08-09T10:34:00.000-04:00

Heather Snowe is a new Regency author whose debut romance, Sweet Enemy, will appear in February 2012. That's one to look forward to: check out her website to learn more. When Heather interviewed me for her Get Lost in a Story blog, she asked about my former career in rare books and manuscripts and inspired me to ask a question. If you could own a letter written by a famous person, past or

Visiting the Word Wenches, talking dirty books

2011-08-05T09:19:00.000-04:00

Mary Jo Putney. Jo Beverley. Anne Gracie. Cara Elliot. Joanna Bourne. Patricia Rice. Nicola Cornick. Susan Fraser King. It's a roll call of historical romance stars, and I cannot tell you how tickled I am to be a guest on their blog today. I'm talking about how my researches into early pornography ended up helping me write The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton. And I'll be giving away a copy of

Another Chance to Win The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton

2011-08-03T09:57:00.000-04:00

Today the lovely and talented Vanessa Kelly has featured me on her blog. Go visit her! Talk about pastries! One commenter will win a copy of The Amorous Ed. (Which is not, by the way, about a lovesick talking horse.) While you are there check out Vanessa's books, including her latest steamy and romantic Regency, My Favorite Countess.

Just Dandy: Win Five Books with Well-Dressed Heroes

2011-08-02T14:59:00.000-04:00

I'm blogging today at The Romance Dish, talking about Beau Brummell, Tarquin Compton and other dandy heroes. Comment for a chance to win FIVE books, including THE AMOROUS EDUCATION OF CELIA SEATON.

We Have Five Winners

2011-07-26T17:33:00.000-04:00

I've drawn five names from the many who entered my mystery book contest. I've had fun picking prizes for them, based on their reading preferences. Gigi, Brenda, Rashda, El, and Stephanie: prizes on the way. There'll be another contest on Friday, so stop by then!

Quick Contest: Five Winners!

2011-07-22T11:57:00.000-04:00

I'm busy getting ready for the launch of The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton on Tuesday so this will a quick, short contest. This time I'm going to pick FIVE winners. Each one will receive a copy of A Romance Sampler, a gorgeous book of excerpts from seventeen different romance authors. I defy anyone to read these and not add to her TBB/TBR list. (Evil plan). IN ADDITION, I'll select a book

The Ballroom Blog: Party On

2011-07-15T08:44:00.000-04:00

This week saw the launch of The Ballroom, a new group blog devoted to ... hmm. What are we devoted to? In a single word, I’d have to say partying. Regency style partying complete with dashing rakes, gorgeous ladies, and lots of gossip. The authors are Katharine Ashe, Sabrina Darby, Tessa Dare, Gaelen Foley, Sarah MacLean, and me. I cannot tell you how privileged I feel to be in company

RWA Loot Week 1: Julia Quinn Giveaway

2011-07-08T08:00:00.002-04:00

Me and Sophia Nash during a (rare) quiet moment Some of the craziest events at the Romance Writers of America conference are the publisher signings. Authors sign books for conference goers and the books are free! If you’re not careful you can come away with hundreds, a TBR pile for the ages. I always enjoy the Avon signing, even if it is insane–in a good way. This year I shared a table with

New Lies, False Promises, & Bribes

2011-06-24T08:20:00.000-04:00

Offering Sophie Jordan's ARC as a bribe was a fabulous success and got my Facebook author page off to a flying start. So what can I do for a follow up? Like my Facebook page, please. And my grateful heart will offer the following rewards. - I will mow your lawn, but you have to supply the lawn mower and I have a thing for BIG machinery. Like this. It gets the job done faster. - Enter my

I Have an ARC of Sophie Jordan’s next book. It could be Yours

2011-06-17T08:00:00.003-04:00

Warning: this post contains bribery and (possibly false) promises. Read at your own risk. For reasons I won’t bother to explain, I have decided to move my Facebook activity from a regular page (a “Profile”) to a “Page” (formerly called a Fan Page). I’ll be running both for a while but I’m begging—begging I say!—for my friends to “Like” me. It sounds so pathetic, but there you are. I’ve

Do you like Small Town Books?

2011-06-10T14:54:00.000-04:00

For this week's contest I've got a triple-decker of small town magic... - Sugar Creek by Toni Blake. (Small town doesn't mean it isn't sexy. Phew). - Virgin River by Robyn Carr. The first in this incredibly popular series. - I Love this Bar by Carolyn Brown. "Saddle up, Cowboy..." Enter by June 17th to win all three.

Touch of a Thief

2011-06-03T14:09:00.000-04:00

This week's contest gives you a chance to win TOUCH OF A THIEF by Mia Marlowe. It's a gorgeous trade paperback and it's signed. You can enter at my contest page. Lady Viola Preston can relieve a gentleman of the studs at his wrists without his being any the wiser and pick any lock devised by man in less than a minute. But she's careful to wear gloves when she steals jewels. Because when

Sin, Scandal & Seduction...

2011-05-27T08:00:00.002-04:00

There are a lot of book titles with those words. Just off the top of my head I’ve come up with Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase), Sins of Lord Easterbrook (Madeline Hunter), An Invitation to Seduction (Lorraine Heath). Quick, how many can you name? What other words do you often see on the covers of books? Are there any words that especially appeal to you? Any you prefer to avoid? One

“Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful”

2011-05-20T08:00:00.004-04:00

Earlier this week I was a guest at Sarah MacLean’s blog, celebrating the release of her latest book, the wonderful Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart. One of Sarah’s questions was which do I prefer, Wallflower or Belle of the Ball? Just to be different I picked Belle of the Ball. Don’t get me wrong: I love wallflower books (Lisa Kleypas, swoon…) and it’s easy to understand their

Ten Lies to Tell an Author

2011-04-14T13:15:00.003-04:00

What do you think is the most important thing for an author at a book signing? Apart from a pen that works. (Though I sat through one bookstore event where my pen was never needed, not once). But other than that? Chocolate? Bookmarks? Bottled water? All good things to have. But the best thing is a fun neighbor. Because for most of the two hours that these signings typically last, you will have

A Mini Excerpt from The Amorous Education

2011-03-26T15:50:00.003-04:00

Publication day of The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton is still four months away. I can't even reveal the cover yet, though it's coming soon. But just for fun I decided to post a mini-excerpt.*****The door to the humble structure was blocked by a body. The body of a man lying unconscious, wearing nothing but breeches and a pair of riding boots. It had been some years since Celia had seen the

The King's Speech

2011-02-24T12:45:00.002-05:00

Oscar night is coming up and I’m rooting for The King’s Speech. And not just because I’ve had a major crush on Colin Firth for years. What a terrific movie: great writing and great acting.The story describes how the George VI overcame his stammer. It's also about the change to the monarchy brought about by modern communications, in this case radio. Suddenly it mattered how the king spoke. For a

Tarquin's Book has a Title

2010-11-29T10:06:00.004-05:00

Tarquin Compton, the tall dark dandy with a taste for rare poetry and pornography, is the hero of my third Burgundy Club book. I can now reveal that the title of the book. THE AMOROUS EDUCATION OF CELIA SEATON will be published in August 2011. (Pre-order now from Amazon)You may find the book listed around the web as How to Marry a Governess, but that was a placeholder while discussions went on

What's Next?

2010-10-09T07:41:00.003-04:00

Quite a few people have asked me what's coming after THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT. While the information is buried somewhere on the website, I thought I'd better make it accessible. My next book will feature Tarquin Compton, who is about to lose most of his clothes and be brought down a peg or several. I don't usually have anyone specific in mind when I create a hero, but Tarquin is very dark and I'm

Congratulations

2010-10-06T16:03:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Nikki Piqua, winner of the Grand Prize of a Borders Gift Card & a slew of great books: new releases by Janet Mullany, Jenny Brown, Liz Carlyle, Nicola Cornick, and Moi. Congratulations also to the winners of my mini-contests:Sheila Mulholland, winner of contest 1, books by Suzanne Enoch, Sophie Jordan, Julie Anne Long, and Gaelen Foley. Debbie Fitts, winner of contest 2, CD of

Ladies Make Passes at Viscounts in Glasses

2010-09-29T13:10:00.001-04:00

Sebastian Iverley, the hero of THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT, is not your average romance hero.1. He wears spectacles.2. His clothing fits badly and it’s years out of fashion.3. His hobby is rare book collecting.4. His favorite means of communication is the grunt (which might be OK in a caveman romance but this is a Regency)5. He despises women. That’s not so unusual but…6. He has never had anything to

The Blog Tour Has Started

2010-09-22T10:39:00.003-04:00

It's less than a week now until THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT appears. I'll be doing a lot of blogging, starting today as Carlas Neggers's guest at Running With Quills. Stop by and win a copy of THE WILD MARQUIS (don't have the new book yet).I've been seeing some reviews. First of all I was madly excited to be an October Top Pick at The Season for Romance. 9/10 stars and the reviewer totally got the

Getting ready for Tamara Lejeune Day

2010-09-16T16:55:00.004-04:00

October 2010 is a big month in the world of historical romance. There are new books on the way from Liz Carlyle and Elizabeth Boyle, eagerly awaited debuts from Jenny Brown and Tiffany Clare, and not one but two books by Janet Mullany. There’s even a new book from yours truly. But all these events, thrilling as they may be, pale into insignificance beside the Really Big News. A new book by Tamara

Lots of Goodies to be Won

2010-08-31T12:31:00.002-04:00

All through September I'm giving stuff away. Every three days there will be a new contest and a new prize. So keep coming back - and each entry you make will enter you in the drawing for the Grand Prize. Here's the link to the contest page

News From RWA, Orlando

2010-08-03T19:04:00.003-04:00

Back last night from Orlando in a fairly exhausted state. The RWA conference is always enormous fun and very draining. I posted my photos on Facebook - mostly a lot of romance writers partying and trying on a pirate hat. When I get the energy I shall do a proper post here, but it may not be for a while. As people kept reminding us at the conference, our most important job is writing our books and

Nice Reviews are Always Welcome

2010-07-22T15:51:00.004-04:00

With only two months to go until launch day, I can expect to see a few early reviews of THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT popping up via Google Alerts. It's nerve-wracking, waiting to see if everyone is going to hate the book. (That hasn't happened yet but there's always a first time and writers are neurotic lunatics). Months later the thrill of a good notice hasn't diminished. After all, we hope our books

A Day With the Brit Romance Writers

2010-07-15T21:20:00.012-04:00

I was already booked up for two weeks in England this July when Janet Mullany mentioned she was going at the same time and planned to attend the Romantic Novelists’ Association (Brit version of the RWA) conference. It happened to work with my other commitments so I signed up for the first day of the conference, which took place in Greenwich, on the outskirts of London.I know people are excited

An Aristocratic Roman Catholic Chapel

2010-07-04T10:21:00.007-04:00

Roman Catholics in England labored under severe disadvantages. Before the passage of relief acts culminating in Catholic Emancipation in 1829, a Catholic couldn't attend a university, enter the armed services or professions, or sit in Parliament, without paying lip service to the Church of England. Nevertheless, there were a number of noble families that remained catholic and some of them were

Salisbury, acting as London

2010-07-03T12:21:00.014-04:00

Mompesson House in Salisbury is a beautiful early 18th century house. If it looks familiar, it may be because it appeared in the movie of Sense and Sensibility, playing the part of Mrs. Jennings' London house. It certainly isn't hard to imagine Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, dressed in their Jane Austen garb, staying here. Unlike many of the huge British country houses that are open to the

A Vacation (of Sorts)

2010-06-29T12:44:00.004-04:00

I'm off to England on Thursday for a family wedding. Unfortunately my laptop goes with me. I have a book to finish so it won't all be fun and games. I also discovered the UK Romantic Novelists Association is holding its conference while I am in London. I've signed up for one day and I'll be fascinated to find out how they do things, compared to the RWA.The conference takes place at The Old Royal

Oscar Wilde and the Art of the Sandwich

2010-06-06T21:25:00.005-04:00

My friends Gavin and Deborah gave a party to promote The Wild Marquis. Now understand, they live in Hanover, New Hampshire, the small town that is home to Dartmouth College. We’re not talking the average romance reader here and I figured it could be a tough crowd, so I decided to soften them up with cucumber sandwiches. I don’t know when the

My New Cover

2010-05-12T10:59:00.007-04:00

I finally got the go-ahead to reveal the cover of THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT, which will hit the shelves September 28, 2010. When I saw that gorgeous blue I let out a big, happy "aaaah!" (Given the lack of control we authors have over the covers of our books, it's always a relief when we get a good one.)Readers of THE WILD MARQUIS may remember Sebastian Iverley as a bespectacled, woman-hating book

Vacation with Volcanic Interruptions

2010-04-28T15:23:00.016-04:00

My friends and neighbors, Rick and Emmy, have a little house in Tuscany they bought a few years ago and visit twice a year, renting it out as a vacation home at other times. After I dropped hints too heavy for them to ignore, they invited me to join them for April vacation (Emmy is a schoolteacher and has a week off then.) The

An Evening at Lady Jane’s Salon

2010-04-08T18:12:00.002-04:00

Several months ago I stumbled across a description of Lady Jane’s Salon, Manhattan’s only romance reading series. That sounded just my cup of tea so I contacted one of the four organizers, my fellow Regency writer Maya Rodale, and asked how I could get on the roster. Turned out this salon, in only a few months of existence, had got pretty popular: I had to wait six months for a slot. The group

Last Week of Blogging

2010-03-29T11:53:00.002-04:00

I have a small but choice selection of blogs this week. Monday, March 29. A couple of years ago Marie-Claude Bourque, a fellow member of Charlotte Dillon's RWC list, offered to check my French in the manuscript eventually published as Never Resist Temptation. Today I'm visiting her blog, MuseTracks, to talk about why you will eventually be happy your manuscript didn't sell. For the record,

Another Week, Another Blog ...or three

2010-03-20T18:08:00.002-04:00

I'm afraid people are getting sick of me but it's almost over and I've got some fun stops lined up for this week: Emily Bryan, Jaunty Quills, Romance Novel Sluts.Monday, March 22. Emily Bryan's blog. Emily is a wonderful historical writer I met at the NEC conference last year. She is very funny. And you know I like funny.Wednesday, March 24: My fellow Avonite Margo Maguire invited me onto her

Blogging This Week

2010-03-15T17:11:00.004-04:00

Blogging is playing havoc with the page count on my next book. Never mind, in a few days I shall be able to buckle down and concentrate on Tarquin's story. Meanwhile, I still have a fullish schedule.Monday, March 15. I'm spending the Ides of March confessing to Writer Envy over at The Season. Writer Envy is a benign sin and no one will be stabbed.Tuesday, March 16: When I wrote this post it

I am a Very Sane Person

2010-03-07T18:27:00.002-05:00

It’s book launch week and a friend just emailed me and asked what I was doing about it. The answer is, not a lot. I will be blogging quite a bit; the blogs for next week are all written and sent off. I shall stop by a few local bookstores, drop off bookmarks and sign stock. On Saturday I have a reading and signing at my nearest store.But otherwise there isn’t much I can do. The books are printed.

Much Blogging Will Occur

2010-03-01T17:53:00.002-05:00

It’s only one week now until The Wild Marquis arrives in stores. And while the entire world may not find this a cause for celebration, I certainly do. If you hang out around the romance blogs the chances are good that you will encounter me in the next few weeks. I’m going to be a busy (and chatty) girl). My schedule for launch week is as follows:March 8: Anna Campbell invited me to chat with the

Celebrate Valentine's Day with NH Romance Writers

2010-02-09T13:11:00.002-05:00

I'm celebrating Valentine's Day on Saturday, February 13 at Toadstool Books in Milford, NH. Along with my NHRWA chaptermates Nora Leduc, Christyne Butler and Denise Robbins I'll be reading "first kiss" scenes from my books and chatting about romance. Alas, The Wild Marquis won't be available for another month, but I'll be giving a sneak preview. And yes, there will be chocolate.

A Longer Excerpt

2010-02-09T13:09:00.002-05:00

A long excerpt (60 pages +) of The Wild Marquis is now available for browsing at the HarperCollins site.

21st Century Communications

2010-01-20T13:15:00.002-05:00

For those of you who prefer not send a note on hot-pressed paper by means of the mail (and I'm guessing that's most of you) I can be reached on Facebook and on Twitter (@miranda_neville). Avon Authors have set up a joint Twitter account so that we can chat about really intelligent stuff like what we like for breakfast and who our favorite TV stars are. If you'd like to waste some time and shoot

A Christmas Gift for You: Free Short Story

2009-12-19T16:03:00.004-05:00

After I finished my second book this year, I couldn't just take a rest and go Christmas shopping or anything sane like that. My head was buzzing and my fingers itched to type. Yet I'm nothing like ready to start another book. The solution? A short story. A Gift for a Princess has a Christmas theme. It also introduces the heroine of my forthcoming book, The Wild Marquis, as a minor character.

Talking Covers

2009-10-29T11:20:00.003-04:00

The Season, the really cool new website devoted to historical romance (yay!), has devoted this week to 2009 debuts. Today I am the featured author and I'm blogging about covers. So come on over and see what I have to say about ripped shirts and great big swords.Oh, and there's lots of chances to win books.

Publishing is a Waiting Game

2009-08-26T13:51:00.005-04:00

Everything in the publishing business takes a long time. At least, so it seems to the writer. Well, to this writer.First it took a long time to sell a book. Then a whole year before it was published. It now seems like eons since Never Resist Temptation hit the bookstores, exactly six months ago. (A period of time that in other aspects of my life seems to have passed in two blinks). And now I