hosted by Mary Jo
I met Edith Layton and her ten year old daughter Susie at my very first romance conference, when I was under contract but the book hadn't come out yet. Edith and her fellow Signet Regency writer pal Barbara Hazard kindly invited me to join them for a drink. I was in the presence of goddesses!
And with us was Susie, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, interested in everything , and really, seriously bright. So now it's a pleasure to welcome grown up Susie, who is a writer/producer/performer/Jill of all trade who not only inherited Edith's bubbling creativity, but looks like a direct clone, as you can see below. A favorite later moment was doing a conference book signing in the basement of a NYC hotel and Susie gliding through on roller blades, visiting Edith and Edith's friends.
Now Susie is visiting the Word Wenches and telling the tale of how Edith Layton's marvelous stories are entering the age of e-books. Bring it on, Susie!
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Hello dear Wenches and Wenchly readers,
I'm Susie Felber, daughter of the late, great Edith Layton. She has a book re-releasing 12/11 and I'm throwing a rocking virtual book party, so do read on for that and oh so much more…
First I want to thank the Wenches for letting me guest here, and in particular, thanks to Mary Jo, for not changing her email or requesting the entry into the FBI's Romance Author Protection from Dumb Publishing Questions Program.
I last blogged here in 2008, describing what it was like to be a romance author's daughter. You can read pt. 1 here and pt. 2 here. In it I share photos and stories of being dragged on research trips to the UK and enduring ignorant sniggers about my mom writing "dirty" books. To be sure, my mother loved being teased about her esoteric research that led us to drafty crypts and far-flung historic sheep-covered fields.
Now as you may or may not know, my mother died in 2009, and it's only now, five years later, that her out-of-print books are finally being made available as ebooks for the very first time. To start, I've handed over nine traditional regencies and one never-before-published novella to Untreed Reads. The first one coming back (get ready for the link to order it!) is The Duke's Wager. It was her first published novel and it won her two awards: 1984 The Romantic Times Award Best New Regency Author and 1984 The Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, Best New Regency Author.
So you might ask… why'd it take so long? Well, there were many reasons. As I wrote in an article on Kveller called Motherless Jewish Mother, I was pregnant with my second child and working full time, from her home, when she died. (Perhaps I should say "she passed" but that euphemism drives me nuts because it sounds more like digestion than slipping off a mortal coil, doesn't it?)
The photo of us above… well it's not that flattering. But I was secretly pregnant with my first kid, she was secretly on chemo, and we were both wearing dizzying prints. But look at us? Do we look like we want to throw up? No. We are pretty darn happy.
In any case, after she died, besides being emotionally ripped apart from the inside out, I also had her house to tend to. My mother collected everything. Her home of 40 years was chock. full. of. stuff. And thing is, it wasn't like an episode of Hoarders. That would've been easy — get a dumpster, roll the TV cameras and — boom! — you're done. No, my mom had exquisite taste in books, antiques, and whatever was clever, so it was more like an archaeological dig of a pharaoh's tomb. Except instead of coptic jars, I was finding boxes of gold pocket watches and hollowed out books full of enamel snuff boxes and micro mosaics from The Grand Tour. And there were large items I physically couldn't eject, like a pot belly stove and a player piano that no mover believed wasn't there before the house was built.
Then, before the house sold, there were a series of unfortunate events that required extra years and many frantic visits out to my old homestead. I'm not one to believe in hauntings, but I'll be damned if she didn't figure out ways to guilt me into visiting from the beyond.
Then I thought I'd put the books out myself. I mean why not? I'm tech savvy, I know marketing — how hard could it be? Oh ho ho ho. With babies, multiple jobs and my habit of performing at night, it was a few years before I waved the white flag on that idea. I dearly love my brothers, but they are also busy and didn't have time to take up the cause.
Once I decided to not go it alone, I had the happy problem of many epublishers wanting her backlist. But I had so many factors to consider. I won't drone on about it now because — tra la! — I'm going to be droning on about it soon in an interview about posthumous publishing over at a fabulous blog called Love in the Margins.
So it's finally happening. I'm throwing an Edith Layton virtual book party which involves you being at home, maybe throwing a tweet or two and celebrating in the manner of Edith Layton. How would one "party" like Edith? See this graphic I made with the help of an illustrator pal for suggestions:
So yes, I'm beyond thrilled. And the Edith Layton fans seem to still be there, as evidenced by amazing posts on Smart Bitches and LITM when I was looking for input on cover designs. My mother wrote great stories and she loved doing it. And now these stories will have readers, and that is why I feel like on 12/11, when The Duke's Wager comes back, I'll have broken through the ribbon at the end of a muddy marathon. (OK, maybe it's just a water break, because I've still more books to put into production, and I now work at Audible so I've big plans in the audiobook arena… but still…)
Anyway, if there is any money to be made, it'll be icing, it will be split evenly with my brothers, and no amount could never make up for I wouldn't give to have her here with me now. She was smart, she was well read, but mainly, she was a hoot and a half.
I'll leave you with something I found when I was clearing out her safe deposit box. It was full of papers and I nearly chucked out a ripped envelope with something she'd scribbled on it, figuring it was one of hundreds like it — dashed off ideas for a book in progress. But of course, I must read everything. It is at right, has a date of 2001 on it — long before she was diagnosed — and it says:
Just stopped in to get my mother's wedding ring. If any of you kids happen to come across this because…in the future — don't despair. Well, what the hell — life is life, and that always involves Death. So I only want you to know, that I love you, have always loved you & know that if it is possible, I will love you forever.
Yes, mom, we know. x
You can 'like' the Edith Layton Facebook page for all book updates.
You can follow Susie Felber on Twitter
You can get the Duke's Wager at any of these fine locations:
Amazon: http://bit.ly/DukesWager
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-dukes-wager/id943280144?mt=11&uo=4&at=11l597 or just open the iBooks application and search for the title.
Kobobooks.com: http://goo.gl/NH8va2
AllRomanceEbooks.com: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-theduke039swager-1682674-160.html
Mary Jo here again. I'll add one last link, this one for the spontaneous memorial post consisting of well over a hundred tributes made by her friends and readers when her death was announced. She's still with us in her wonderful stories with their impish, pure-Edith humor. Read them to remember, and smile.
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing THE DUKE’S WAGER to the ebook-reading world! We’ve no doubt that both current fans and folks discovering Edith Layton for the first time will be pleased by picking up this title. We really appreciate the trust Susie has put in us, and we promise to do right by Edith’s legacy!
Best,
Jay Hartman
Editor-in-Chief
Untreed Reads Publishing
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing THE DUKE’S WAGER to the ebook-reading world! We’ve no doubt that both current fans and folks discovering Edith Layton for the first time will be pleased by picking up this title. We really appreciate the trust Susie has put in us, and we promise to do right by Edith’s legacy!
Best,
Jay Hartman
Editor-in-Chief
Untreed Reads Publishing
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing THE DUKE’S WAGER to the ebook-reading world! We’ve no doubt that both current fans and folks discovering Edith Layton for the first time will be pleased by picking up this title. We really appreciate the trust Susie has put in us, and we promise to do right by Edith’s legacy!
Best,
Jay Hartman
Editor-in-Chief
Untreed Reads Publishing
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing THE DUKE’S WAGER to the ebook-reading world! We’ve no doubt that both current fans and folks discovering Edith Layton for the first time will be pleased by picking up this title. We really appreciate the trust Susie has put in us, and we promise to do right by Edith’s legacy!
Best,
Jay Hartman
Editor-in-Chief
Untreed Reads Publishing
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing THE DUKE’S WAGER to the ebook-reading world! We’ve no doubt that both current fans and folks discovering Edith Layton for the first time will be pleased by picking up this title. We really appreciate the trust Susie has put in us, and we promise to do right by Edith’s legacy!
Best,
Jay Hartman
Editor-in-Chief
Untreed Reads Publishing
I’m looking forward to all the books. I tried the link for Amazon, but it didn’t work for me. I think it is associated with Facebook,something I don’t yet do. Strangely enough I do know my way to Amazaon.
Thanks for sharing memories.
I hope the book launch doesn’t become overwhelming. It seems like you have a lot of activities planned right in the midst of Christmas season.
I’m looking forward to all the books. I tried the link for Amazon, but it didn’t work for me. I think it is associated with Facebook,something I don’t yet do. Strangely enough I do know my way to Amazaon.
Thanks for sharing memories.
I hope the book launch doesn’t become overwhelming. It seems like you have a lot of activities planned right in the midst of Christmas season.
I’m looking forward to all the books. I tried the link for Amazon, but it didn’t work for me. I think it is associated with Facebook,something I don’t yet do. Strangely enough I do know my way to Amazaon.
Thanks for sharing memories.
I hope the book launch doesn’t become overwhelming. It seems like you have a lot of activities planned right in the midst of Christmas season.
I’m looking forward to all the books. I tried the link for Amazon, but it didn’t work for me. I think it is associated with Facebook,something I don’t yet do. Strangely enough I do know my way to Amazaon.
Thanks for sharing memories.
I hope the book launch doesn’t become overwhelming. It seems like you have a lot of activities planned right in the midst of Christmas season.
I’m looking forward to all the books. I tried the link for Amazon, but it didn’t work for me. I think it is associated with Facebook,something I don’t yet do. Strangely enough I do know my way to Amazaon.
Thanks for sharing memories.
I hope the book launch doesn’t become overwhelming. It seems like you have a lot of activities planned right in the midst of Christmas season.
Or rather the holiday season.
Or rather the holiday season.
Or rather the holiday season.
Or rather the holiday season.
Or rather the holiday season.
Thank Mary Jo for facilitiating this post and Susie for shariing stories about your mom. Heartwarming. I’ll celebrate the electronic appearace of Edith’s books with a glass of white wine 🙂
Thank Mary Jo for facilitiating this post and Susie for shariing stories about your mom. Heartwarming. I’ll celebrate the electronic appearace of Edith’s books with a glass of white wine 🙂
Thank Mary Jo for facilitiating this post and Susie for shariing stories about your mom. Heartwarming. I’ll celebrate the electronic appearace of Edith’s books with a glass of white wine 🙂
Thank Mary Jo for facilitiating this post and Susie for shariing stories about your mom. Heartwarming. I’ll celebrate the electronic appearace of Edith’s books with a glass of white wine 🙂
Thank Mary Jo for facilitiating this post and Susie for shariing stories about your mom. Heartwarming. I’ll celebrate the electronic appearace of Edith’s books with a glass of white wine 🙂
I knew Edith for years on the Georgette Heyer discussion group and always looked forward to her comments. She was greatly loved and greatly missed. I remember her each time I hear Adam on “Wait Wait”. I have a couple of her books that I have kept but look forward to getting the others as ebooks.
I knew Edith for years on the Georgette Heyer discussion group and always looked forward to her comments. She was greatly loved and greatly missed. I remember her each time I hear Adam on “Wait Wait”. I have a couple of her books that I have kept but look forward to getting the others as ebooks.
I knew Edith for years on the Georgette Heyer discussion group and always looked forward to her comments. She was greatly loved and greatly missed. I remember her each time I hear Adam on “Wait Wait”. I have a couple of her books that I have kept but look forward to getting the others as ebooks.
I knew Edith for years on the Georgette Heyer discussion group and always looked forward to her comments. She was greatly loved and greatly missed. I remember her each time I hear Adam on “Wait Wait”. I have a couple of her books that I have kept but look forward to getting the others as ebooks.
I knew Edith for years on the Georgette Heyer discussion group and always looked forward to her comments. She was greatly loved and greatly missed. I remember her each time I hear Adam on “Wait Wait”. I have a couple of her books that I have kept but look forward to getting the others as ebooks.
Jay–
Thanks for stopping by! I don’t blame you for being excited about publishing Edith’s books–look how excited everyone else is!
Jay–
Thanks for stopping by! I don’t blame you for being excited about publishing Edith’s books–look how excited everyone else is!
Jay–
Thanks for stopping by! I don’t blame you for being excited about publishing Edith’s books–look how excited everyone else is!
Jay–
Thanks for stopping by! I don’t blame you for being excited about publishing Edith’s books–look how excited everyone else is!
Jay–
Thanks for stopping by! I don’t blame you for being excited about publishing Edith’s books–look how excited everyone else is!
Shannon–
The official release date of the Duke’s Wager is December 11th–tomorrow. So the links should be live then. Sorry we weren’t clearer.
Shannon–
The official release date of the Duke’s Wager is December 11th–tomorrow. So the links should be live then. Sorry we weren’t clearer.
Shannon–
The official release date of the Duke’s Wager is December 11th–tomorrow. So the links should be live then. Sorry we weren’t clearer.
Shannon–
The official release date of the Duke’s Wager is December 11th–tomorrow. So the links should be live then. Sorry we weren’t clearer.
Shannon–
The official release date of the Duke’s Wager is December 11th–tomorrow. So the links should be live then. Sorry we weren’t clearer.
Laura–
I’ll join you and Edith in that glass of white wine! I’ll pass on the raw red cabbage, though. *G*
Laura–
I’ll join you and Edith in that glass of white wine! I’ll pass on the raw red cabbage, though. *G*
Laura–
I’ll join you and Edith in that glass of white wine! I’ll pass on the raw red cabbage, though. *G*
Laura–
I’ll join you and Edith in that glass of white wine! I’ll pass on the raw red cabbage, though. *G*
Laura–
I’ll join you and Edith in that glass of white wine! I’ll pass on the raw red cabbage, though. *G*
Nancy–
You are so right that Edith was much loved and much missed. Like you, I always love hearing her son Adam Felber on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!”–which hr usually wins when he’s one of the panelists. Intelligents and creativy run through the whole family!
Nancy–
You are so right that Edith was much loved and much missed. Like you, I always love hearing her son Adam Felber on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!”–which hr usually wins when he’s one of the panelists. Intelligents and creativy run through the whole family!
Nancy–
You are so right that Edith was much loved and much missed. Like you, I always love hearing her son Adam Felber on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!”–which hr usually wins when he’s one of the panelists. Intelligents and creativy run through the whole family!
Nancy–
You are so right that Edith was much loved and much missed. Like you, I always love hearing her son Adam Felber on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!”–which hr usually wins when he’s one of the panelists. Intelligents and creativy run through the whole family!
Nancy–
You are so right that Edith was much loved and much missed. Like you, I always love hearing her son Adam Felber on “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!”–which hr usually wins when he’s one of the panelists. Intelligents and creativy run through the whole family!
Thank you Shannon! Some funky code got in the Amazon link, and thanks to your eagle eye I was able to sneak in and fix it. I owe you a glass of white wine for sure!
And thanks for concern but the launch is not overwhelming. Yes the holidays are coming but… thank Thor for the internet, I love to give presents but have almost no need to set toe in actually shops.
PS The book releases tomorrow but can be pre-ordered now. Huzzah!
Thank you Shannon! Some funky code got in the Amazon link, and thanks to your eagle eye I was able to sneak in and fix it. I owe you a glass of white wine for sure!
And thanks for concern but the launch is not overwhelming. Yes the holidays are coming but… thank Thor for the internet, I love to give presents but have almost no need to set toe in actually shops.
PS The book releases tomorrow but can be pre-ordered now. Huzzah!
Thank you Shannon! Some funky code got in the Amazon link, and thanks to your eagle eye I was able to sneak in and fix it. I owe you a glass of white wine for sure!
And thanks for concern but the launch is not overwhelming. Yes the holidays are coming but… thank Thor for the internet, I love to give presents but have almost no need to set toe in actually shops.
PS The book releases tomorrow but can be pre-ordered now. Huzzah!
Thank you Shannon! Some funky code got in the Amazon link, and thanks to your eagle eye I was able to sneak in and fix it. I owe you a glass of white wine for sure!
And thanks for concern but the launch is not overwhelming. Yes the holidays are coming but… thank Thor for the internet, I love to give presents but have almost no need to set toe in actually shops.
PS The book releases tomorrow but can be pre-ordered now. Huzzah!
Thank you Shannon! Some funky code got in the Amazon link, and thanks to your eagle eye I was able to sneak in and fix it. I owe you a glass of white wine for sure!
And thanks for concern but the launch is not overwhelming. Yes the holidays are coming but… thank Thor for the internet, I love to give presents but have almost no need to set toe in actually shops.
PS The book releases tomorrow but can be pre-ordered now. Huzzah!
“actual” not actually… I need coffee STAT!
“actual” not actually… I need coffee STAT!
“actual” not actually… I need coffee STAT!
“actual” not actually… I need coffee STAT!
“actual” not actually… I need coffee STAT!
Susie, great to see you back here again and with such wonderful tidings. I remember your parents’ house so well, and the feeling I was wandering through a museum.
And I recall lots of wonderfully fun writers’ conferences, around the country and in NYC, and definitely the one MJ cites when you roller skated!
I treasure my collection of Edith’s first editions, and you already know how happy I am that these memorable stories are finding new life and will reach a whole new audience.
I miss Edith the person All the Damn Time. And getting a new book every so often.
Susie, great to see you back here again and with such wonderful tidings. I remember your parents’ house so well, and the feeling I was wandering through a museum.
And I recall lots of wonderfully fun writers’ conferences, around the country and in NYC, and definitely the one MJ cites when you roller skated!
I treasure my collection of Edith’s first editions, and you already know how happy I am that these memorable stories are finding new life and will reach a whole new audience.
I miss Edith the person All the Damn Time. And getting a new book every so often.
Susie, great to see you back here again and with such wonderful tidings. I remember your parents’ house so well, and the feeling I was wandering through a museum.
And I recall lots of wonderfully fun writers’ conferences, around the country and in NYC, and definitely the one MJ cites when you roller skated!
I treasure my collection of Edith’s first editions, and you already know how happy I am that these memorable stories are finding new life and will reach a whole new audience.
I miss Edith the person All the Damn Time. And getting a new book every so often.
Susie, great to see you back here again and with such wonderful tidings. I remember your parents’ house so well, and the feeling I was wandering through a museum.
And I recall lots of wonderfully fun writers’ conferences, around the country and in NYC, and definitely the one MJ cites when you roller skated!
I treasure my collection of Edith’s first editions, and you already know how happy I am that these memorable stories are finding new life and will reach a whole new audience.
I miss Edith the person All the Damn Time. And getting a new book every so often.
Susie, great to see you back here again and with such wonderful tidings. I remember your parents’ house so well, and the feeling I was wandering through a museum.
And I recall lots of wonderfully fun writers’ conferences, around the country and in NYC, and definitely the one MJ cites when you roller skated!
I treasure my collection of Edith’s first editions, and you already know how happy I am that these memorable stories are finding new life and will reach a whole new audience.
I miss Edith the person All the Damn Time. And getting a new book every so often.
She was the best, Edith was, and so very kind to me when I started to write novels. She and Mary Jo also kindly supplied blurbs for my first attempt at a biography, My Lady Scandalous. I will always treasure knowing her. She enriched my life. Susie, you and your brothers had arguably the most gorgeous and generous and loving mom of all time! I am so happy to see her novels come out as e-books…and I remember spending an overnight at your family home…yes, the stuff was everywhere…and it was incredible. You have such amazing memories. Love you; loved her 🙂
She was the best, Edith was, and so very kind to me when I started to write novels. She and Mary Jo also kindly supplied blurbs for my first attempt at a biography, My Lady Scandalous. I will always treasure knowing her. She enriched my life. Susie, you and your brothers had arguably the most gorgeous and generous and loving mom of all time! I am so happy to see her novels come out as e-books…and I remember spending an overnight at your family home…yes, the stuff was everywhere…and it was incredible. You have such amazing memories. Love you; loved her 🙂
She was the best, Edith was, and so very kind to me when I started to write novels. She and Mary Jo also kindly supplied blurbs for my first attempt at a biography, My Lady Scandalous. I will always treasure knowing her. She enriched my life. Susie, you and your brothers had arguably the most gorgeous and generous and loving mom of all time! I am so happy to see her novels come out as e-books…and I remember spending an overnight at your family home…yes, the stuff was everywhere…and it was incredible. You have such amazing memories. Love you; loved her 🙂
She was the best, Edith was, and so very kind to me when I started to write novels. She and Mary Jo also kindly supplied blurbs for my first attempt at a biography, My Lady Scandalous. I will always treasure knowing her. She enriched my life. Susie, you and your brothers had arguably the most gorgeous and generous and loving mom of all time! I am so happy to see her novels come out as e-books…and I remember spending an overnight at your family home…yes, the stuff was everywhere…and it was incredible. You have such amazing memories. Love you; loved her 🙂
She was the best, Edith was, and so very kind to me when I started to write novels. She and Mary Jo also kindly supplied blurbs for my first attempt at a biography, My Lady Scandalous. I will always treasure knowing her. She enriched my life. Susie, you and your brothers had arguably the most gorgeous and generous and loving mom of all time! I am so happy to see her novels come out as e-books…and I remember spending an overnight at your family home…yes, the stuff was everywhere…and it was incredible. You have such amazing memories. Love you; loved her 🙂
Hi Susie,
Loved reading about your Mom. Your love came thru. I had never heard of her, but I did buy some of her her $.99 books. That is more than I can afford at the moment. I will wait for others to go on a special sale.
Your kids are beautiful.
Sincerely
Kantu
Hi Susie,
Loved reading about your Mom. Your love came thru. I had never heard of her, but I did buy some of her her $.99 books. That is more than I can afford at the moment. I will wait for others to go on a special sale.
Your kids are beautiful.
Sincerely
Kantu
Hi Susie,
Loved reading about your Mom. Your love came thru. I had never heard of her, but I did buy some of her her $.99 books. That is more than I can afford at the moment. I will wait for others to go on a special sale.
Your kids are beautiful.
Sincerely
Kantu
Hi Susie,
Loved reading about your Mom. Your love came thru. I had never heard of her, but I did buy some of her her $.99 books. That is more than I can afford at the moment. I will wait for others to go on a special sale.
Your kids are beautiful.
Sincerely
Kantu
Hi Susie,
Loved reading about your Mom. Your love came thru. I had never heard of her, but I did buy some of her her $.99 books. That is more than I can afford at the moment. I will wait for others to go on a special sale.
Your kids are beautiful.
Sincerely
Kantu
Dear Lady Wenches,
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love reading about you and your books. Specially enjoy the historical tid bit at the end. And recently, I read the article dyeing with saffron. I thought that was very expensive and interesting. I must bring it up in my Dyeing and Weaving Class. Thank you for that.
On the book front, I always read your excerpts. Love them. But the books are always way out of my budget. I just have to wait till I :a) win them; b) they go on sale; or c) they are offered as a special bundle.
Best regards.
Kantu
Dear Lady Wenches,
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love reading about you and your books. Specially enjoy the historical tid bit at the end. And recently, I read the article dyeing with saffron. I thought that was very expensive and interesting. I must bring it up in my Dyeing and Weaving Class. Thank you for that.
On the book front, I always read your excerpts. Love them. But the books are always way out of my budget. I just have to wait till I :a) win them; b) they go on sale; or c) they are offered as a special bundle.
Best regards.
Kantu
Dear Lady Wenches,
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love reading about you and your books. Specially enjoy the historical tid bit at the end. And recently, I read the article dyeing with saffron. I thought that was very expensive and interesting. I must bring it up in my Dyeing and Weaving Class. Thank you for that.
On the book front, I always read your excerpts. Love them. But the books are always way out of my budget. I just have to wait till I :a) win them; b) they go on sale; or c) they are offered as a special bundle.
Best regards.
Kantu
Dear Lady Wenches,
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love reading about you and your books. Specially enjoy the historical tid bit at the end. And recently, I read the article dyeing with saffron. I thought that was very expensive and interesting. I must bring it up in my Dyeing and Weaving Class. Thank you for that.
On the book front, I always read your excerpts. Love them. But the books are always way out of my budget. I just have to wait till I :a) win them; b) they go on sale; or c) they are offered as a special bundle.
Best regards.
Kantu
Dear Lady Wenches,
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love reading about you and your books. Specially enjoy the historical tid bit at the end. And recently, I read the article dyeing with saffron. I thought that was very expensive and interesting. I must bring it up in my Dyeing and Weaving Class. Thank you for that.
On the book front, I always read your excerpts. Love them. But the books are always way out of my budget. I just have to wait till I :a) win them; b) they go on sale; or c) they are offered as a special bundle.
Best regards.
Kantu
In October 2013, I wrote an Edith Layton tribute for Heroes and Heartbreakers. In the final paragraph, I said, “I will happily preorder The Duke’s Wager, the Love trilogy, and other favorites as soon as they are made available.” Indeed, I did preorder The Duke’s Wager, and I am delighted that I will be able to preorder other Layton gems soon. Thanks for making it possible for us to do so, Susie. I do hope that her Christmas stories will be available, either as a collection or individually
In October 2013, I wrote an Edith Layton tribute for Heroes and Heartbreakers. In the final paragraph, I said, “I will happily preorder The Duke’s Wager, the Love trilogy, and other favorites as soon as they are made available.” Indeed, I did preorder The Duke’s Wager, and I am delighted that I will be able to preorder other Layton gems soon. Thanks for making it possible for us to do so, Susie. I do hope that her Christmas stories will be available, either as a collection or individually
In October 2013, I wrote an Edith Layton tribute for Heroes and Heartbreakers. In the final paragraph, I said, “I will happily preorder The Duke’s Wager, the Love trilogy, and other favorites as soon as they are made available.” Indeed, I did preorder The Duke’s Wager, and I am delighted that I will be able to preorder other Layton gems soon. Thanks for making it possible for us to do so, Susie. I do hope that her Christmas stories will be available, either as a collection or individually
In October 2013, I wrote an Edith Layton tribute for Heroes and Heartbreakers. In the final paragraph, I said, “I will happily preorder The Duke’s Wager, the Love trilogy, and other favorites as soon as they are made available.” Indeed, I did preorder The Duke’s Wager, and I am delighted that I will be able to preorder other Layton gems soon. Thanks for making it possible for us to do so, Susie. I do hope that her Christmas stories will be available, either as a collection or individually
In October 2013, I wrote an Edith Layton tribute for Heroes and Heartbreakers. In the final paragraph, I said, “I will happily preorder The Duke’s Wager, the Love trilogy, and other favorites as soon as they are made available.” Indeed, I did preorder The Duke’s Wager, and I am delighted that I will be able to preorder other Layton gems soon. Thanks for making it possible for us to do so, Susie. I do hope that her Christmas stories will be available, either as a collection or individually
Susie, thanks for stopping by and giving us a quick peek into what you’ve been up to lately (and I’m certain if Edith could haunt her house, she would!). I’m thrilled you found someone to help you get these books into print. The paper ones are now in tatters!
Susie, thanks for stopping by and giving us a quick peek into what you’ve been up to lately (and I’m certain if Edith could haunt her house, she would!). I’m thrilled you found someone to help you get these books into print. The paper ones are now in tatters!
Susie, thanks for stopping by and giving us a quick peek into what you’ve been up to lately (and I’m certain if Edith could haunt her house, she would!). I’m thrilled you found someone to help you get these books into print. The paper ones are now in tatters!
Susie, thanks for stopping by and giving us a quick peek into what you’ve been up to lately (and I’m certain if Edith could haunt her house, she would!). I’m thrilled you found someone to help you get these books into print. The paper ones are now in tatters!
Susie, thanks for stopping by and giving us a quick peek into what you’ve been up to lately (and I’m certain if Edith could haunt her house, she would!). I’m thrilled you found someone to help you get these books into print. The paper ones are now in tatters!
Thank you so much for reading our blog, Kantu. Have you signed up for our newsletter? We often announce specials in that. We’ve all been on the “can’t afford to buy all the books we want to read” list and appreciate that you’re hanging in there!
Thank you so much for reading our blog, Kantu. Have you signed up for our newsletter? We often announce specials in that. We’ve all been on the “can’t afford to buy all the books we want to read” list and appreciate that you’re hanging in there!
Thank you so much for reading our blog, Kantu. Have you signed up for our newsletter? We often announce specials in that. We’ve all been on the “can’t afford to buy all the books we want to read” list and appreciate that you’re hanging in there!
Thank you so much for reading our blog, Kantu. Have you signed up for our newsletter? We often announce specials in that. We’ve all been on the “can’t afford to buy all the books we want to read” list and appreciate that you’re hanging in there!
Thank you so much for reading our blog, Kantu. Have you signed up for our newsletter? We often announce specials in that. We’ve all been on the “can’t afford to buy all the books we want to read” list and appreciate that you’re hanging in there!
Kantu–
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I’m sorry that it’s hard for you get the books you want. Do you live in an area with decent libraries? If so, perhaps you can persuade them to order what you’d like to read. But I’m guessing that you haven’t got that sort of convenient library, unfortunately. Luckily, there are lots of good books out there, and a lot of specials and sometimes free e-books. I hope you can find enough of what you enjoy!
Kantu–
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I’m sorry that it’s hard for you get the books you want. Do you live in an area with decent libraries? If so, perhaps you can persuade them to order what you’d like to read. But I’m guessing that you haven’t got that sort of convenient library, unfortunately. Luckily, there are lots of good books out there, and a lot of specials and sometimes free e-books. I hope you can find enough of what you enjoy!
Kantu–
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I’m sorry that it’s hard for you get the books you want. Do you live in an area with decent libraries? If so, perhaps you can persuade them to order what you’d like to read. But I’m guessing that you haven’t got that sort of convenient library, unfortunately. Luckily, there are lots of good books out there, and a lot of specials and sometimes free e-books. I hope you can find enough of what you enjoy!
Kantu–
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I’m sorry that it’s hard for you get the books you want. Do you live in an area with decent libraries? If so, perhaps you can persuade them to order what you’d like to read. But I’m guessing that you haven’t got that sort of convenient library, unfortunately. Luckily, there are lots of good books out there, and a lot of specials and sometimes free e-books. I hope you can find enough of what you enjoy!
Kantu–
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I’m sorry that it’s hard for you get the books you want. Do you live in an area with decent libraries? If so, perhaps you can persuade them to order what you’d like to read. But I’m guessing that you haven’t got that sort of convenient library, unfortunately. Luckily, there are lots of good books out there, and a lot of specials and sometimes free e-books. I hope you can find enough of what you enjoy!
Janga–
Edith’s Christmas stories were WONDERFUL! They’d make a lovely volume. More projects for Susie!
Janga–
Edith’s Christmas stories were WONDERFUL! They’d make a lovely volume. More projects for Susie!
Janga–
Edith’s Christmas stories were WONDERFUL! They’d make a lovely volume. More projects for Susie!
Janga–
Edith’s Christmas stories were WONDERFUL! They’d make a lovely volume. More projects for Susie!
Janga–
Edith’s Christmas stories were WONDERFUL! They’d make a lovely volume. More projects for Susie!
Thank you for sharing those stories with us, Susie! I am looking forward to the release party tomorrow. I’ll handle the chocolate-eating and book-reading portions of the program. In a fit of book deaccessioning many years ago, I gave away my old print copies of The Duke’s Wager and The Disdainful Marquis, and have regretted it many times since.
Thank you for sharing those stories with us, Susie! I am looking forward to the release party tomorrow. I’ll handle the chocolate-eating and book-reading portions of the program. In a fit of book deaccessioning many years ago, I gave away my old print copies of The Duke’s Wager and The Disdainful Marquis, and have regretted it many times since.
Thank you for sharing those stories with us, Susie! I am looking forward to the release party tomorrow. I’ll handle the chocolate-eating and book-reading portions of the program. In a fit of book deaccessioning many years ago, I gave away my old print copies of The Duke’s Wager and The Disdainful Marquis, and have regretted it many times since.
Thank you for sharing those stories with us, Susie! I am looking forward to the release party tomorrow. I’ll handle the chocolate-eating and book-reading portions of the program. In a fit of book deaccessioning many years ago, I gave away my old print copies of The Duke’s Wager and The Disdainful Marquis, and have regretted it many times since.
Thank you for sharing those stories with us, Susie! I am looking forward to the release party tomorrow. I’ll handle the chocolate-eating and book-reading portions of the program. In a fit of book deaccessioning many years ago, I gave away my old print copies of The Duke’s Wager and The Disdainful Marquis, and have regretted it many times since.
Susie, thank you so much for visiting the Wenches. Your mother was an amazing writer and an amazing person—obviously you’ve inherited her her spirit and her creativity. The virtual party is rocking—a having Edith Layton books readily available again is cause for wild celebration! We so grateful to you for making it happen!
Susie, thank you so much for visiting the Wenches. Your mother was an amazing writer and an amazing person—obviously you’ve inherited her her spirit and her creativity. The virtual party is rocking—a having Edith Layton books readily available again is cause for wild celebration! We so grateful to you for making it happen!
Susie, thank you so much for visiting the Wenches. Your mother was an amazing writer and an amazing person—obviously you’ve inherited her her spirit and her creativity. The virtual party is rocking—a having Edith Layton books readily available again is cause for wild celebration! We so grateful to you for making it happen!
Susie, thank you so much for visiting the Wenches. Your mother was an amazing writer and an amazing person—obviously you’ve inherited her her spirit and her creativity. The virtual party is rocking—a having Edith Layton books readily available again is cause for wild celebration! We so grateful to you for making it happen!
Susie, thank you so much for visiting the Wenches. Your mother was an amazing writer and an amazing person—obviously you’ve inherited her her spirit and her creativity. The virtual party is rocking—a having Edith Layton books readily available again is cause for wild celebration! We so grateful to you for making it happen!
A very nice post. Your mother sounds wonderful, Susie. I’m glad you have waded through the roughs and her books are being re-released. congratulations!
A very nice post. Your mother sounds wonderful, Susie. I’m glad you have waded through the roughs and her books are being re-released. congratulations!
A very nice post. Your mother sounds wonderful, Susie. I’m glad you have waded through the roughs and her books are being re-released. congratulations!
A very nice post. Your mother sounds wonderful, Susie. I’m glad you have waded through the roughs and her books are being re-released. congratulations!
A very nice post. Your mother sounds wonderful, Susie. I’m glad you have waded through the roughs and her books are being re-released. congratulations!
I still have print copies of all the early Signets. I just got THE DUKE’S WAGER from under the bed, and will re-read it today. Edith was one of my earliest favorite automatic buy authors. I will always thank her for many hours of reading enjoyment.
I still have print copies of all the early Signets. I just got THE DUKE’S WAGER from under the bed, and will re-read it today. Edith was one of my earliest favorite automatic buy authors. I will always thank her for many hours of reading enjoyment.
I still have print copies of all the early Signets. I just got THE DUKE’S WAGER from under the bed, and will re-read it today. Edith was one of my earliest favorite automatic buy authors. I will always thank her for many hours of reading enjoyment.
I still have print copies of all the early Signets. I just got THE DUKE’S WAGER from under the bed, and will re-read it today. Edith was one of my earliest favorite automatic buy authors. I will always thank her for many hours of reading enjoyment.
I still have print copies of all the early Signets. I just got THE DUKE’S WAGER from under the bed, and will re-read it today. Edith was one of my earliest favorite automatic buy authors. I will always thank her for many hours of reading enjoyment.
Wow, the amount of appreciation for Mom & her books is amazing, & in such a short time. Thank you Susie for all you have done to keep her legacy alive. And thanks to all her loyal personal & virtual friends!
Wow, the amount of appreciation for Mom & her books is amazing, & in such a short time. Thank you Susie for all you have done to keep her legacy alive. And thanks to all her loyal personal & virtual friends!
Wow, the amount of appreciation for Mom & her books is amazing, & in such a short time. Thank you Susie for all you have done to keep her legacy alive. And thanks to all her loyal personal & virtual friends!
Wow, the amount of appreciation for Mom & her books is amazing, & in such a short time. Thank you Susie for all you have done to keep her legacy alive. And thanks to all her loyal personal & virtual friends!
Wow, the amount of appreciation for Mom & her books is amazing, & in such a short time. Thank you Susie for all you have done to keep her legacy alive. And thanks to all her loyal personal & virtual friends!
Can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful comments. And how happy it makes me that people have and are reading her books in any format — on an iPad or under the bed — whatever — it’s all really lovely and thanks for sharing. <3
Can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful comments. And how happy it makes me that people have and are reading her books in any format — on an iPad or under the bed — whatever — it’s all really lovely and thanks for sharing. <3
Can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful comments. And how happy it makes me that people have and are reading her books in any format — on an iPad or under the bed — whatever — it’s all really lovely and thanks for sharing. <3
Can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful comments. And how happy it makes me that people have and are reading her books in any format — on an iPad or under the bed — whatever — it’s all really lovely and thanks for sharing. <3
Can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful comments. And how happy it makes me that people have and are reading her books in any format — on an iPad or under the bed — whatever — it’s all really lovely and thanks for sharing. <3
Susie–
Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches and bringing us all up to date! It’s given us all a chance to share our fond memories of Edith and her books.
Susie–
Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches and bringing us all up to date! It’s given us all a chance to share our fond memories of Edith and her books.
Susie–
Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches and bringing us all up to date! It’s given us all a chance to share our fond memories of Edith and her books.
Susie–
Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches and bringing us all up to date! It’s given us all a chance to share our fond memories of Edith and her books.
Susie–
Thanks so much for visiting the Word Wenches and bringing us all up to date! It’s given us all a chance to share our fond memories of Edith and her books.
Kantu — Thanks for sharing your comments. I’d like to send you this book as a holiday gift. Can you send me your email here in the comments?
Love from all the Layton/Felbers!
Kantu — Thanks for sharing your comments. I’d like to send you this book as a holiday gift. Can you send me your email here in the comments?
Love from all the Layton/Felbers!
Kantu — Thanks for sharing your comments. I’d like to send you this book as a holiday gift. Can you send me your email here in the comments?
Love from all the Layton/Felbers!
Kantu — Thanks for sharing your comments. I’d like to send you this book as a holiday gift. Can you send me your email here in the comments?
Love from all the Layton/Felbers!
Kantu — Thanks for sharing your comments. I’d like to send you this book as a holiday gift. Can you send me your email here in the comments?
Love from all the Layton/Felbers!