I'm spending the week in New York City and I can't wait. Apart from fulfilling my quota of museums and ethnic food, I shall be participating in a number of book events. Anyone is invited to all or any of them.

Monday, December 3rd, 7 pm: I shall be reading from my new book, The Importance of Being Wicked, at Lady Jane's Salon. For the uninitiated, this is Manhattan's only romance reading monthly event. It takes place at Madame X's in Soho, a wonderfully atmospheric bar complete with dim lighting and lots of red velvet and fringe. Think Gilded Age brothel. The drinks are cheap and the company amusing! Also reading on Monday are Jerri Smith-Ready, Michael Boccacino, and Alma Katsu.

Wednesday, December 4th, 7 pm: The action moves to Word bookstore in Brooklyn. Come join us for a panel on Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Romance Novels. My fellow panelists are Maya Rodale, Avon editor Tessa Woodward, and Morgan Doremus of RTBook Reviews Magazine.

Thursday, December 5th, 6 pm: Posman Books is a terrific little bookstore in Grand Central terminal, crammed with goodies including a wonderful romance section. I shall be signing The Importance of Being Wicked (and other books of mine they have in stock) along with Maya Rodale (her latest delectable historical is Seducing Mr. Knightly) and Megan Mulry, author of the acclaimed debut contemporary A Royal Pain. Stop by for refreshments and fun!

If the week is half as much fun as I expect, I shall have to report back here!