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	For a limited time, Avon Books has made the first Bridgerton novel available in its entirety online. Get the details here.

6.25.08 > The Lost Duke of Wyndham is featured in Soap Opera Digest in an interview with Ewa da Cruz, the model that graces the cover of JQ's latest book.

3.25.08 > The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever is a RITA finalist in the Regency Historical category. The RITAs are the highest award in romance fiction, and JQ won it last year for On the Way to the Wedding. (Link to the complete list of finalists coming soon.)

2.14.08 > A Valentine's Day Treat! The February 2008 issue of Seattle Woman features JQ with fellow powerhouses Jayne Ann Krentz and Susan Andersen. Click on image at right to see it on a web page (a pop-up window will appear).

10.11.07 > JQ is in great company in Seattle Magazine. Click on image at right to see it on a web page (a pop-up window will appear).

7.16.07 > JQ Wins! On the Way to the Wedding was named Best Long Historical Romance of 2006 in Romance Writers of America's annual RITA Awards. Don't miss the full list of winners and a photo.

7.16.07 > Bestseller! JQ's newest book, The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever reaches #2 on the Publishers Weekly, #3 on the New York Times, #4 on the USA Today bestseller lists. Read Chapter One and order it online.

5.29.07 > New 2nd Epilogues. Romancing Mister Bridgerton and When He Was Wicked join the list of The Bridgerton 2nd Epilogues! They're now available to download as e-books. Get the inside scoop and order them online. > What are e-books? Find aswers to your e-book questions in JQ's FAQs.

5.01.07 > JQ on the BB. JQ is now partnering with one of her favorite authors, Eloisa James, on a bulletin board. She checks it nearly every day -- come on by!

5.01.07 > It's a new and expanded Julia Quinn.com! JuliaQuinn.com adds a new Bonus Features section filled with all kinds of fun extras: soundtracks to her novels, deleted scenes, and all the guest blogs she has ever done. Check it out.

7.13.06 > Bestseller! On the Way to the Wedding, JQ's final book in her Bridgerton Series, makes its debut at #9 on the New York Times bestseller list and peaks at #4 on USA Today bestseller list. Read the excerpt and order your copy online.

6.27.06 > The Duke and I and The Viscount Who Loved Me are re-released with new covers! Read the excerpts and order the mass market editions.

6.06.06 > The 2nd epilogues for The Viscount Who Loved Me and It's in His Kiss are now on sale. Get the inside scoop and order them online.

1.24.06 > Large News! It’s In His Kiss is now available in Large Print paperback with a gorgeous cover. Order it today.

10.04.06 > Thanks to everyone who helped JQ raise money for Katrina victims. The JQ auctions were a huge success.

7.13.05 > WHAT WOULD LADY WHISTLEDOWN SAY? Ever wish you could be Mrs. Bridgerton? JQ happily announces the first ever official JQ-inspired tee-shirts and a wonderful mug. Other styles and colors available including kids sizes and baby gear at Waxcreative's CafePress Store. (All items designed exclusively for by Waxcreative Design)

7.06.05 > LUCKY 7! It’s In His Kiss hits The New York Times bestseller list at #7!

6.28.05 > JQ is featured on www.likesbooks.com in the Writer's Corner. Read the online interview with JQ.

6.20.05 > JQ is featured in the July Issue of Romantic Times BOOKclub. The article is all about It's In His Kiss. Get the details and read the article (a pop-up window will appear).

JQ's Newest

For lots of news about JQ, please visit JQ In The News, a section of this website that goes far back into JQ's career. For news on specific books, please visit each book's Awards & Achievements section located on each book page (link from any book cover or go to the Bookshelf page for a handy visual of all JQ's books in one place). For two pretty cool bits of news from a few years ago, see below.

2003 > Julia Quinn was featured in a full page article in the February 3, 2003 issue of TIME Magazine (cover at right). The article talks about JQ and her upcoming release as well as the romance industry as a whole. This article is finally available online without a usage fee.

Click here or on small page image at right to see it larger. Click here to download the PDF.

2003 > JQ's long-delayed episode of THE WEAKEST LINK is airing in syndication on The Game Show network. Unfortunately, we have no information about specific airdates. If you would like to see JQ's episode, tune in to The Game Show Network at 12 noon eastern/9am pacific and cross your fingers.

If you want to know the outcome, click on the swirling dingbat below.
It's a spoiler!

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Readers for Life Literacy Autographing
Romance Writers of America 28th Annual Conference
San Francisco Marriott,
San Francisco, CA

» JQ will join hundreds of other romance authors in signing their latest releases to promote literacy.

JQ at the 2006 RWA "Readers for Life" book signing in Atlanta. See more photos from the event.

Above: JQ at a booksigning in North Carolina, November 2006.

Above: Julia Quinn with fellow authors Kathryn Caskie, Eloisa James, and Sophia Nash at the 2006 National RWA Conference in Atlanta.

Above: JQ signing It's In His Kiss at the RWA Literacy Signing in Reno, 2005, wearing a "What Would Lady Whistledown Say?" tee-shirt. See JQ's shop for more details.

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Above and below: JQ wins the 2007 RITA for final book in her beloved Bridgerton series, On the Way to the Wedding. (JQ swears that she did not intend for her dress to match the book, but clearly it was good luck...)

JQ at the 2007 RWA "Readers for Life" book signing in Dallas, TX. She's putting an autographed by the author sticker on her RITA winner, On the Way to Wedding.

Above: A fan captured this snapshot of JQ at the pre-retreat signing at Turn the Page bookstore, April 2007.

Above: JQ on right with Nora Roberts (middle), and Pamela Palmer at Turn the Page bookstore, April 2007.

»» More photos from past events
on the ABOUT JQ page.

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Read the announcement for the release of The Lost Duke of Wyndham. » Sent June 08

Read the announcement for the release of The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever. » Sent June 07

Read the announcement for the 2nd Epilogues of Romancing Mister Bridgerton and When He Was Wicked. » Sent May 07

Read the announcement for the release of On the Way to the Wedding. » Sent June 06

Read the announcement for the 2nd Epilogues of The Viscount Who Loved Me and It's in His Kiss. » Sent June 06

Read the announcement for It's In His Kiss. » Sent June 05

Read the announcement for When He Was Wicked. » Sent June 04

Read the announcement for
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back.
» Sent April 04

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