Hi everyone! Yes, we debuted a gorgeous cover last month for my fifth novel, Morning Glory, which is out on November 26! But, some of the thoughtful folks at Penguin who have an excellent eye for these things felt the cover needed to be a

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How cute is this Miami book club's party for THE BUNGALOW (their April book pick!). I loved how some wore sarongs (even a nurse's outfit!) and that they had umbrella cocktails on the table. They were also lovely to talk to---I called in to say

I'm very excited about this beautiful, 4-star review of The Last Camellia in RT Book Reviews' June issue! Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? Just a reminder: You can get a signed copy by ordering here.

I have an essay in the July issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. They need a new photo, so my husband snapped these in our backyard yesterday. The four above are the ones I hate the least. :) Which would you choose for the magazine?

Have you liked my Facebook page yet? If not, head over and you could win the world's first signed copy of THE LAST CAMELLIA to read before its publication date!

Look at these beauties that I found in my Seattle lawn (amongst the weeds---we don't use any chemicals in our lawn, so we get all kinds of surprises!) Ever since writing The Violets of March, I love discovering violets in unusual places. These friendly little

Friends, I am so excited to tell you about a really fun and unique campaign that my publisher, Penguin/Plume, is launching with the wonderful independent bookstore Third Place Books: Order The Last Camellia through Third Place, via this link, and not only will you get

I just saw the cover for the Turkish edition of The Bungalow, which is called YAMUR SONRASI, translated: "After the Rain." So fun! It will be published soon in Turkey. After the amazing job they did on the Turkish edition of The Violets of March,