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8.02.10 > On July 31, 2010, Julia Quinn was inducted into Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame. To qualify, an author must win three Rita Awards in the same category. JQ won in 2007 for On the Way to the Wedding, in 2008 for The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, and in 2010 for What Happens in London. JQ is the twelfth author to be so honored in the Hall of Fame's thirty-year history. See the complete list of RWA Hall of Fame Members.

1.18.10 > What Happens in London won top honors in the RUSA Reading list for genre fiction in the romance category. RUSA, a division of the American Library Association established the Reading List Awards in 2007 to highlight outstanding genre fiction that merit special attention by general adult readers and the librarians who work with them.

RUSA The Reading List is comprised of eight categories: adrenaline titles (suspense, thrillers, and action adventure); fantasy, historical fiction; horror; mystery; romance; science fiction; and women’s fiction. Each category contains a winner, read-alikes for library patrons who enjoy the winner, and a short list. Herewith, the romance awards:

What Happens in London by Julia Quinn,
Lady Olivia Bevelstoke and Sir Harry Valentine’s unconventional courtship begins when she is caught spying on him. Endearingly quirky characters, a windowsill romance, and laugh-out-loud scenes make this witty and charming story the perfect Regency romp.

Read-Alikes:
Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
The Winning Hand by Nora Roberts
Love Letters from a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle

Short List:
Chemistry for Beginners by Anthony Strong,
Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig
Vision in White by Nora Roberts

For the full Reading List, visit the RUSA blog.

1.16.10 > JQ is donating up to 100 books to residents of Laredo, TX, which recently became the largest US city without a single bookstore. Find out more.

11.04.09 > What Happens in London was named one of the Ten Best Romances of 2009 by the editors at Amazon.com! See the full list.

10.27.09 > Check out the Bridgerton recipe for Mincemeat Brain Pie, and while you’re at it, don’t miss It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies: A Book of Zombie Christmas Carols by Michael P. Spradlin.

10.08.09 > JQ's video for What Happens in London is featured on The Huffington Post. JQ's video is the second one featured. Vote for JQ! To the left of the video is a "Rate This Trailer" poll. Then read the interview about the making of the video.

7.07.09 > JQ is featured in a USA Today article entitled Scholarly Writers Empower the Romance Genre. View the article here or read it online!

3.25.09 > Mr. Cavendish, I Presume is a finalist for the 2009 RITA for Regency Historical Romance! Romance Writers of America's annual RITA Awards are the highest honor in romance and is the same award that JQ won last year for The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever. Details about this great news and info on the other finalists here.

12.04.08 > Don't miss the monthly book club over at the Eloisa James & Julia Quinn bulletin board. We've got a terrific line-up for 2009:

January: Anna Campbell
February: Connie Brockway
March: Samantha James
April: Jacquie D'Alessandro
May: Sophia Nash
June: Lavinia Kent (debut author!)
July: Mary Jo Putney
August: Tessa Dare (debut author!)
September: Anne Mallory
October: Caroline Linden
November: Pamela Palmer
December: Laura Lee Guhrke

11.04.08 > Top Pick! —Mr. Cavendish, I Presume was picked as one of Amazon's Best of 2008 Top Ten books in Romance. See the full list.

10.09.08 > JQ Tops the Charts! — Mr. Cavendish, I Presume will be #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for the week of October 19.

8.19.08 > What happened to JQ's dress on Awards night? Get the story.

8.04.08 > JQ Wins Again! The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever is named the Best Regency Historical Romance of 2007 in Romance Writers of America's annual RITA Awards! Yes, this is the same award that JQ won last year for On the Way to the Wedding. View the full list of winners.

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.

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.

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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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
"Readers for Life" Literacy Signing
RWA National Conference
The New York Marriott Marquis
New York, NY 10036

» JQ will be joining over 500 other romance authors at the RWA national conference to sign her latest releases to promote literacy. This event is open to the public and is free to attend.

Visit the RWA National website for more information

Above: JQ with her editor Lyssa Keusch after winning her third RITA for What Happens in London, getting inducted into the RWA Hall of Fame.

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

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.

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

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

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

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JQ at the 2010 RWA "Readers for Life"
book signing in Orlando, Florida.

JQ at the 2009 RWA "Readers for Life"
book signing in Washington, DC.

JQ at the 2008 RWA "Readers for Life"
book signing in San Francisco.

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: 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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