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Category Archives: New York Scene

Blast from the Past Video

OK, so I was dutifully reading Google’s new Privacy Policy Alert, an action clearly undertaken to avoid line edits on my Work in Progress, when I unearthed this blast from the past 2007 video interview on my then new book, STROKES OF MIDNIGHT. The video, made by Pacific TV for the Romance Writers of America [...]

Happy New Year, Happy New Beginnings

I’d like to start by sharing one of my favorite quotes by another romance writer you may have heard of, Mary Ann Evans. “You’re never too old to be who you might have been.” –George Elliot. You tell ‘em, Mary Ann. 2011 was, in many ways the year in which seeds were sewn for me. [...]

It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas…

Can the winter holidays be upon us already!?! To help get in the holiday swing, please take two ticks and check out these contemporary and historical Christmas romance releases. Print copies may or may not be available but all are available as digital releases on Kindle and Nook. And if you’re in the NYC area, [...]

August ’11 Lady Jane’s Salon

We’re back from the July break, rested up and restored after The RWA Conference and ready to go with another fab Lady Jane’s Salon. The August Salon welcomes five fabulous guest readers. Returning to the Salon stage: Dee Davis, Mingmei Yip, and Janet Mullany. Appearing for the first time will be Kathleen O’Reilly and Ken [...]

Beer Gardens NYC & TV JAPAN

As many of you know from your lovely support both past and present, last fall I ventured into the app front with the release of my first iPhone app, Beer Gardens NYC. Co-created with my partner, Raj Moorjani, Beer Gardens NYC is a guide to more than 50 NYC beer gardens by borough, neighborhood and [...]

Happy Independence Day Weekend

Last Monday’s Super Special Lady Jane’s Salon was that (and more), the national Romance Writers of America Conference here in NYC was one of the best ever, and now we’re coming up on a long–and hopefully leisurely–holiday weekend. Ahhh… Look for video and a brief recap of Lady Jane’s coming soon. For now… Happy Fourth [...]

Super Special Lady Jane’s Salon 6/27 (aka Tonight!)

We’re dubbing tonight’s Lady Jane’s Salon as “Super Special” and those are not words that we at Lady Jane’s use lightly. This month we’re departing from our otherwise sacrosanct first Monday of the month time slot to welcome attendees of The Romance Writers of America (RWA) Conference to the Big Apple. To kick off the [...]

Lady Jane’s April Salon

Join us tonight, Monday, April 4th, 7-9PM for Lady Jane’s Salon at Madame X. April’s scintillating Salon guests are Lisa Dale, Leslie Carroll and guest emcee Alisa Bowman. Guest authors books will be available for sale and signing on site. (Cash only). Admission is $5 or one paperback romance novel. Net proceeds support an end-of-year [...]

Lady Jane’s Salon on Monday, March 7th

It’s that time again. Join us on Monday, March 7th, 7-9 PM, at Madame X with returning guest authors, Cara Elliott and C.H. Admirand, and guest emcee, award winning blogger and debut historical nonfiction author, Elizabeth Kerri Mahon. Admission is $5 or one gently-used paperback romance novel. Net proceeds support an end-of-year donation to a [...]

Happy Birthday, Lady Jane Video

The February 7th Lady Jane’s Salon celebrated a big milestone for our girl. She turned two! Fittingly, Salon attendance reached an all time peak with not only sitting but also standing (and breathing) space at premium. Guest emcee, Andrew Shaffer had us all rolling in what little aisle space was left with hilarious snippets from [...]