One of my best friends is getting married today.  I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, but the night before I was set to leave I had a delicious meal that just so happened to be full of sulfites.  I am severely allergic to sulfites.  Every reaction … [Read more...]

“I’ve always been interested in dreams. And in myth, mysticism, and symbolism. Through the use of color, line, the symbolic nature of garments, objects, patterns, flowers, I attempt to create pictures that work on many levels, marrying this reality with other levels … [Read more...]

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Swiss-American psychiatrist and author … [Read more...]

To all of you who so kindly purchased my new anthology release with Christine Feehan, Dark Dreamers is #21 on the NY Times Extended Bestseller list (technically part of the September 17th listing), and is #35 on the USA Today Bestseller list!  I am very happy. … [Read more...]

The romance novel you will never read:  I could be wrong, but on the book tour I think the one question we heard the most was, “How do you get your book published?” And it’s a good question, the most fundamental of them all.  How the heck do you … [Read more...]

I sprained my ankle last night.  I was wearing some fancy tennis shoes that are supposed to exercise your legs just by standing in them, and as I marched across the lawn—boom.  Down for the count.  Last time I did this was in Seattle during high school.  … [Read more...]

Random Stuff of Interest: 1.  Yesterday was the official release date of DARK DREAMERS, an anthology with myself and the lovely Christine Feehan.  I haven’t blogged much about my novella, for reasons I’ve already gone into—namely, it’s quite … [Read more...]

The tour is officially over.  I hitched a ride to the airport this morning with the lovely Mary Balogh and the equally wonderful Candice Hern, hopped on a plane, and now—after a very long day—I am home in my own bed.  I had a wonderful time touring Detroit … [Read more...]

I’ve landed and I’m hungry.  Here’s a link to a Chicago Sun Tribune article about the Levy Book Tour, including a brief Q&A with Jacquie D’Alessandro, Mary Balogh, Karen Rose, and myself.  Food!  I’m coming to you, food! … [Read more...]

Just a quick update.  The KMART Book Tour begins on Thursday, August 24th, and will last until Sunday, August 27th.  We’re starting in Chicago and ending up in Detroit, and fellow wonderful authors include:  Susan Anderson, Mary Balogh, Allison Brennan, … [Read more...]