by Mary Jo
It is with the deepest of sadness that we announce that our beloved Wench sister, 
Jo Beverley, died this afternoon. It was not a surprise, but the end came more suddenly than any of us expected.
Jo had quietly been through a very dangerous bout with cancer about five years ago, and had come through with flying colors. The cancer was discovered to have returned some weeks ago, and it moved very quickly. We all hoped for another miracle, but it was not to be. Jo died very peacefully in a lovely care home in Yorkshire that used to be a convent, with her husband and her pal Charlie, the Cabbage Patch Kid, by her side.
A Lancashire lass of Irish descent, she grew up by the sea, and always liked to live near it. She never lost her lovely English accent, but she and her husband Ken moved to Canada not long after university and she became a proud Canadian with dual citizenship. They raised their sons in Ottawa, then moved to Victoria, British Columbia, one of the loveliest small cities in the world.
More recently, she said that "her heart yearned for England," and she and Ken moved back, though they were considering returning to Victoria for good.
There was no one quite like Jo, with her calm English good sense and quiet warmth and dry wit, not to mention her taste for port wine and very dark chocolate. She and I were friends for almost 30 years, and our careers have always tracked very closely. In fact, my first book was published the month before Jo's first book, which pleased Melinda Helfer, the Regency reviewer for Romantic Times Magazine, because that way she could give each of us her Best New Regency Author award for two different years.
Her full name was actually Mary Josephine (mine is Mary Jo), and I'm grateful that she went by Jo, because we were confused often enough as it was! I would graciously accept compliments on my Rogue books, pointing out that they were actually Jo's Rogues. It was an honor to be confused with her. (Add Mary Balogh to the mix, and the confusion grew exponentially!)
I first met Jo at an RWA conference when she was surrounded by enthusiastic Regency readers. (You know how we become fan girls when we meet favorite authors!) We were introduced, chatted, and she mentioned that she wanted to go to the RT conference in San Antonio and needed a roommate. So did I, and that became the first of many conferences where we roomed together, most recently last summer at RWA in New York City.
In San Antonio, Jo's white nighty got rolled up with the sheets and carried off and disappeared into the hotel laundry system. The hotel looked for it and sent her occasional apologetic emails saying there had been a sighting, and surely they'd secure it some day. And they did, mailing the nighty to me because that was cheaper than sending it to Canada, so I presented it to Jo when I saw her next. We had some good chuckles over that.
We all have many memories of Jo, her wonderful smile, her humor and intelligence, and we were lucky enough to secure her daughter-in-law, Melissa Beverley, as our site manager here at Word Wenches. (I see resemblances between Jo and Melissa, too. Including the smiles.)
We invite you to share your memories here, whether 
you knew Jo in person or only through her books. She won five RITAs–a full basketball team–and many other awards, including the RWA Hall of Fame. Her books deserved all of that and more, and I'm happy to report that she had finished her book for next year, so we have that to look forward to.
But Jo herself has moved on to the next great adventure, and oh! How we will miss her.
Mary Jo
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(Picture of Anne Gracie, Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney)
From Anne Gracie:
Like Andrea, I first met Jo at my very first RWA conference in 2001. I was, of course, a huge fan of her work, and so when I saw she was giving a talk I went. Standing room only, so I sat cross-legged in the aisle and listened. The talk was on "Flying Into the Mist" and it felt as though she was speaking directly to me. So inspiring.
I met her briefly afterward and told her how much I'd loved her most recent book, DEVILISH. The following evening she won the RITA with it . (Picture below of Jo with Julia Quinn, also a RITA winner that night.)
She won five RITAs altogether, and has left us all a legacy of most excellent books. A few years later I met her in a more casual and relaxed situation at NINC conferences, where she shared her experience and much wisdom and good common sense.
Some years after that I joined the WordWenches, where we talk almost every day on email, and so our friendship developed. My last memory of seeing Jo in person was when she, Nicola, Mary Jo and I sat around drinking wine in my hotel room at the San Antonio conference, feet up, totally relaxed, just chatting and laughing and telling stories.
Vale, Jo. You will be greatly missed.
Anne
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(Picture of Anne, Jo, and Cara/Andrea)
From Cara/Andrea:
At my very first RWA Conference—I was a total newbie who had just sold my first book to Signet, I crept into a seminar Jo was giving. I had read her books, to me she was everything I aspired to be as an author—she understood Life in all its complexities, and crafted beautifully nuanced characters with a poetic command of language that made every word magical.
But in real life she was even more inspiring. She had a regal elegance and grace, and while her voice—with that wonderful English accent—was soft-spoken, there was no mistaking the quiet confidence she had in her craft and her professionalism. She helped pioneer respect for our genre, and that took the same strength, courage and daring to defy convention that she gave to her heroines.
As fellow Word Wench, I was lucky enough to come to know Jo not just as a legendary icon and inspiration but also as a dear friend. In our daily Wench loop conversations she made us laugh with her pithy sense of humor and sharp wit, and when any of us were going through a tough time, she was always there to send a hug, along with support and encouragement.
I have no words to express how much I am going to miss her.
Cara/Andrea
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From Pat Rice:
My memory doesn't hold moments, it holds impressions. Like Andrea, I saw Jo as a 
person of elegance and grace, with a complete command of herself, her audience, and her writing. Her confidence was unshakeable, her knowledge and fascination with history, immense. She adapted quickly to changing tides in the industry, but her voice, her books, her characters, were unchanging in originality and historical accuracy. I will miss her so much, that I cannot imagine how her family must be feeling in this moment. I know she's in a good place, but we who stay behind are bereft.
pat
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Susan King:
When Jo Beverley agreed to join a few of us as we began our blog, I remember how thrilled I was that she wanted to be part of the group. Jo was such a legend in historical romance, and deservedly so. In a sense, she was the quintessential romance writer: stories flowed freely through her, heroes and heroines were strong and unforgettable, themes had substance, her language had clarity and richness, her books were masterful, one after another. The connections among her stories were intricately mapped out in brilliant ways, and her sense of history was impeccable–and on top of that powerful combination of elements, she was elegantly English and very, very smart and far-seeing.
As a sister Wench and a friend to all of us behind the scenes of the blog — where as others have mentioned, we email every day — Jo was consistently wise and supportive, always a voice of reason, especially when our opinions piled on and we needed to make a decision. Jo was straightforward and had an ability to cut right to the heart of a matter. She often made the most sense, could be gently funny, and we always listened and learned.
Like some of the other Wenches, I first met Jo at a conference when I was very green and timid, and she was–well, she was Jo Beverley, historical romance royalty itself, and I felt so awed by this tall, elegant British woman that I practically curtsied. Jo had an air of confidence and certainty, and never sought to be the center of attention–but she was nonetheless.
Though she was low-key and gracious, she had presence and a wonderful charisma. Her perspective on writing, creativity and publishing was balanced, and she was very open minded and curious about life beyond the world of writing. We had many fascinating discussions and I admired her openness, and over the years my initial respect for her grew to friendship.
The Wenches all deeply care about one another, and this loss shakes our family of Wenches. Jo was a quiet goddess in our midst, and we loved her and we are proud of her.
My heart goes out to her family–her love for her husband, two sons, her daughter-in-law, her granddaughter and her sisters was always evident. Jo will always be a Word Wench, and she will always be missed until we see her again.
Susan
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From Joanna Bourne:
(Picture of Jo, Cara/Andrea, and Joanna)
It was my first National Conference and long, long ago. I’d smuggled three or four of Jo’s books into the signing hall, which you aren’t supposed to do.
It was one of those lulls in the signing and there was nobody in line in front of her. I sidled over, books in hand, and stood about five feet away, and didn't have the guts to actually, y’know, talk to her.
She looks up. So I laid the books down and said I-really-enjoy-your-writing-An-Unwilling-Bride-is-my-favorite-book-in-the-world-you-just-nail-the-aristocratic-Georgian-world-view-and . . .
I may have repeated myself a bit.
She signed the books and said, “Thank you. It’s one of my favorites, too.” After a while I backed slowly away.
I never told her about that meeting. I wish I had. She would probably have laughed.
Joanna
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From Nicola Cornick:
Like a number of other Wenches, I first met Jo at my very first RWA Conference in Dallas in 2003. Totally overawed, I approached her to sign a book for me and she was so gracious and charming it only served to awe me more. Since then I have got to know Jo though the Wenches and at the RWA and RNA conferences. What always struck me about her, along with her beautifully distinctive writing voice, was her wisdom and the generosity with which she shared it. I remember one very stimulating discussion at RNA Penrith about the differences between the US and the UK romance markets and I treasure those rare occasions when the Wenches met up for wine and laughter. Reading people’s memories and tributes to Jo has brought home to me how very much she is missed by all who knew her.
Nicola
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Please tell what you remember about Jo–
Picture at left of Jo at an NAL booksigning with Cara/Andrea behind her. Reader and writer Louisa Cornell is in pink.
Special thanks to Anne Gracie for producing all these wonderful pictures at a moment's notice.
Mary Jo
PS: So many marvelous comments and memories and poems have been posted here. I have smiles and tears as I read them. It's impossible to respond to all of the comments directly, but all of us Wenches deeply appreciate this shared celebration of Jo's life and work. We'll see that her family receives a copy of all the tributes later.–MJP
This is such a huge loss. She was one of my very first romance loves. I remember joking on Mary Balogh’s mailing list, after trying an author I didn’t care for that I was sticking to the Marys, Jos, and Mary Jos.
This is such a huge loss. She was one of my very first romance loves. I remember joking on Mary Balogh’s mailing list, after trying an author I didn’t care for that I was sticking to the Marys, Jos, and Mary Jos.
This is such a huge loss. She was one of my very first romance loves. I remember joking on Mary Balogh’s mailing list, after trying an author I didn’t care for that I was sticking to the Marys, Jos, and Mary Jos.
This is such a huge loss. She was one of my very first romance loves. I remember joking on Mary Balogh’s mailing list, after trying an author I didn’t care for that I was sticking to the Marys, Jos, and Mary Jos.
This is such a huge loss. She was one of my very first romance loves. I remember joking on Mary Balogh’s mailing list, after trying an author I didn’t care for that I was sticking to the Marys, Jos, and Mary Jos.
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She inspired a lot of writers and delighted a lot of readers. I am glad that I got a chance last year to tell her how much one of her books meant to me.
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She inspired a lot of writers and delighted a lot of readers. I am glad that I got a chance last year to tell her how much one of her books meant to me.
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She inspired a lot of writers and delighted a lot of readers. I am glad that I got a chance last year to tell her how much one of her books meant to me.
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She inspired a lot of writers and delighted a lot of readers. I am glad that I got a chance last year to tell her how much one of her books meant to me.
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She inspired a lot of writers and delighted a lot of readers. I am glad that I got a chance last year to tell her how much one of her books meant to me.
I’m sitting here crying. Jo and I were just acquaintances, but once at a reader con, we spent a glorious hour geeking out together in an office supply store, united by our mutual love of pens and the search for the perfect notebook. She was a delight. My heart goes out to all the Wenches for the loss of your friend. The romance community has lost a treasure.
Rothgar forever!
I’m sitting here crying. Jo and I were just acquaintances, but once at a reader con, we spent a glorious hour geeking out together in an office supply store, united by our mutual love of pens and the search for the perfect notebook. She was a delight. My heart goes out to all the Wenches for the loss of your friend. The romance community has lost a treasure.
Rothgar forever!
I’m sitting here crying. Jo and I were just acquaintances, but once at a reader con, we spent a glorious hour geeking out together in an office supply store, united by our mutual love of pens and the search for the perfect notebook. She was a delight. My heart goes out to all the Wenches for the loss of your friend. The romance community has lost a treasure.
Rothgar forever!
I’m sitting here crying. Jo and I were just acquaintances, but once at a reader con, we spent a glorious hour geeking out together in an office supply store, united by our mutual love of pens and the search for the perfect notebook. She was a delight. My heart goes out to all the Wenches for the loss of your friend. The romance community has lost a treasure.
Rothgar forever!
I’m sitting here crying. Jo and I were just acquaintances, but once at a reader con, we spent a glorious hour geeking out together in an office supply store, united by our mutual love of pens and the search for the perfect notebook. She was a delight. My heart goes out to all the Wenches for the loss of your friend. The romance community has lost a treasure.
Rothgar forever!
Sad to hear of her passing I have all of her books and found her most recent book her best yet. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Jan Dunlap
Sad to hear of her passing I have all of her books and found her most recent book her best yet. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Jan Dunlap
Sad to hear of her passing I have all of her books and found her most recent book her best yet. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Jan Dunlap
Sad to hear of her passing I have all of her books and found her most recent book her best yet. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Jan Dunlap
Sad to hear of her passing I have all of her books and found her most recent book her best yet. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Jan Dunlap
I’m heartbroken. Not only was Jo one of my favorite authors but she was one of the loveliest, most gracious ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of meeting. The world is a little less bright today but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
I’m heartbroken. Not only was Jo one of my favorite authors but she was one of the loveliest, most gracious ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of meeting. The world is a little less bright today but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
I’m heartbroken. Not only was Jo one of my favorite authors but she was one of the loveliest, most gracious ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of meeting. The world is a little less bright today but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
I’m heartbroken. Not only was Jo one of my favorite authors but she was one of the loveliest, most gracious ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of meeting. The world is a little less bright today but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
I’m heartbroken. Not only was Jo one of my favorite authors but she was one of the loveliest, most gracious ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of meeting. The world is a little less bright today but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
Such a huge loss. She was one of the first romance authors I read. Rest In Paradise Jo.
Such a huge loss. She was one of the first romance authors I read. Rest In Paradise Jo.
Such a huge loss. She was one of the first romance authors I read. Rest In Paradise Jo.
Such a huge loss. She was one of the first romance authors I read. Rest In Paradise Jo.
Such a huge loss. She was one of the first romance authors I read. Rest In Paradise Jo.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She spoke to my local RWA chapter once, and it was standing room only for one of the most inspiring and informational talks I’ve ever heard. Her Into The Mist talk was such a revelation to me. At the time, I didn’t know there were others who wrote like that.
I love her books too. I’ve spend hours and hours immersed in her wonderful stories.
What sad, sad news.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She spoke to my local RWA chapter once, and it was standing room only for one of the most inspiring and informational talks I’ve ever heard. Her Into The Mist talk was such a revelation to me. At the time, I didn’t know there were others who wrote like that.
I love her books too. I’ve spend hours and hours immersed in her wonderful stories.
What sad, sad news.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She spoke to my local RWA chapter once, and it was standing room only for one of the most inspiring and informational talks I’ve ever heard. Her Into The Mist talk was such a revelation to me. At the time, I didn’t know there were others who wrote like that.
I love her books too. I’ve spend hours and hours immersed in her wonderful stories.
What sad, sad news.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She spoke to my local RWA chapter once, and it was standing room only for one of the most inspiring and informational talks I’ve ever heard. Her Into The Mist talk was such a revelation to me. At the time, I didn’t know there were others who wrote like that.
I love her books too. I’ve spend hours and hours immersed in her wonderful stories.
What sad, sad news.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She spoke to my local RWA chapter once, and it was standing room only for one of the most inspiring and informational talks I’ve ever heard. Her Into The Mist talk was such a revelation to me. At the time, I didn’t know there were others who wrote like that.
I love her books too. I’ve spend hours and hours immersed in her wonderful stories.
What sad, sad news.
Fantastic author. She will be missed.
Fantastic author. She will be missed.
Fantastic author. She will be missed.
Fantastic author. She will be missed.
Fantastic author. She will be missed.
Such a sad loss. What a lovely, gracious lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in passing at the last RWA Nationals, and I admire her and her work. My heart goes out to her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
Such a sad loss. What a lovely, gracious lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in passing at the last RWA Nationals, and I admire her and her work. My heart goes out to her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
Such a sad loss. What a lovely, gracious lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in passing at the last RWA Nationals, and I admire her and her work. My heart goes out to her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
Such a sad loss. What a lovely, gracious lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in passing at the last RWA Nationals, and I admire her and her work. My heart goes out to her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
Such a sad loss. What a lovely, gracious lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her in passing at the last RWA Nationals, and I admire her and her work. My heart goes out to her and her family. She will be deeply missed.
I think I spotted her in person at the San Antonio conference. But hers were some of the first romance novels I read, ever. Amazing career, amazing talent. So sad.
I think I spotted her in person at the San Antonio conference. But hers were some of the first romance novels I read, ever. Amazing career, amazing talent. So sad.
I think I spotted her in person at the San Antonio conference. But hers were some of the first romance novels I read, ever. Amazing career, amazing talent. So sad.
I think I spotted her in person at the San Antonio conference. But hers were some of the first romance novels I read, ever. Amazing career, amazing talent. So sad.
I think I spotted her in person at the San Antonio conference. But hers were some of the first romance novels I read, ever. Amazing career, amazing talent. So sad.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have been a huge fan of her books for years. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have been a huge fan of her books for years. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have been a huge fan of her books for years. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have been a huge fan of her books for years. She will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have been a huge fan of her books for years. She will be missed.
I first met JO at a RWAus conference but spent a wonderful day with her in Victoria where we had lunch (curry tiffin) and she gave my husband and I a personal guided tour of the museum (where she was a docent).
Vale Jo…
I first met JO at a RWAus conference but spent a wonderful day with her in Victoria where we had lunch (curry tiffin) and she gave my husband and I a personal guided tour of the museum (where she was a docent).
Vale Jo…
I first met JO at a RWAus conference but spent a wonderful day with her in Victoria where we had lunch (curry tiffin) and she gave my husband and I a personal guided tour of the museum (where she was a docent).
Vale Jo…
I first met JO at a RWAus conference but spent a wonderful day with her in Victoria where we had lunch (curry tiffin) and she gave my husband and I a personal guided tour of the museum (where she was a docent).
Vale Jo…
I first met JO at a RWAus conference but spent a wonderful day with her in Victoria where we had lunch (curry tiffin) and she gave my husband and I a personal guided tour of the museum (where she was a docent).
Vale Jo…
So sorry to read this. When I was in college, email addresses were an exciting new thing…and I was fascinated that a person could interact with a real live author on RRA-L. Jo Beverley is the one I remember from that time, and as I stated earning spending money…one whose books I always had to buy.
So sorry to read this. When I was in college, email addresses were an exciting new thing…and I was fascinated that a person could interact with a real live author on RRA-L. Jo Beverley is the one I remember from that time, and as I stated earning spending money…one whose books I always had to buy.
So sorry to read this. When I was in college, email addresses were an exciting new thing…and I was fascinated that a person could interact with a real live author on RRA-L. Jo Beverley is the one I remember from that time, and as I stated earning spending money…one whose books I always had to buy.
So sorry to read this. When I was in college, email addresses were an exciting new thing…and I was fascinated that a person could interact with a real live author on RRA-L. Jo Beverley is the one I remember from that time, and as I stated earning spending money…one whose books I always had to buy.
So sorry to read this. When I was in college, email addresses were an exciting new thing…and I was fascinated that a person could interact with a real live author on RRA-L. Jo Beverley is the one I remember from that time, and as I stated earning spending money…one whose books I always had to buy.
Jo didn’t know me at all, but I knew who she was. And when I ran into her a couple of times at RWA national conferences, she was as nice to me as if she did know me. As if we were friends. I will never forget her. I’m so very sad that she is gone.
Jo didn’t know me at all, but I knew who she was. And when I ran into her a couple of times at RWA national conferences, she was as nice to me as if she did know me. As if we were friends. I will never forget her. I’m so very sad that she is gone.
Jo didn’t know me at all, but I knew who she was. And when I ran into her a couple of times at RWA national conferences, she was as nice to me as if she did know me. As if we were friends. I will never forget her. I’m so very sad that she is gone.
Jo didn’t know me at all, but I knew who she was. And when I ran into her a couple of times at RWA national conferences, she was as nice to me as if she did know me. As if we were friends. I will never forget her. I’m so very sad that she is gone.
Jo didn’t know me at all, but I knew who she was. And when I ran into her a couple of times at RWA national conferences, she was as nice to me as if she did know me. As if we were friends. I will never forget her. I’m so very sad that she is gone.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was one of many authors I love read. Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was one of many authors I love read. Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was one of many authors I love read. Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was one of many authors I love read. Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was one of many authors I love read. Rest in Peace.
Goodness, I can’t quite imagine a world without Jo in it. She has been a part of my writing world almost from the beginning of my own career, and other commentators are quite right about her–she was regal, intelligent, eloquent, knowledgable, sensible, funny, and affectionate, with a commanding presence that was never either domineering or ego-driven. I always enjoyed meeting her at various conferences and conventions. She was a fellow-Brit and a fellow-Canadian–and a fellow writer and lover of all things Georgian and Regency. Mary Jo was right in her remarks. Mary, Mary Jo, Jo–it could be confusing for readers, and I too have frequently deflected praise onto the right recipient when readers have gushed over me for books one of the others wrote. It has been such an honor to have shared paths with two such writers for so long, and now one of them is gone. I will miss her and mourn her just as legions of her friends and colleagues and fans will do. Rest in peace, Jo.
Goodness, I can’t quite imagine a world without Jo in it. She has been a part of my writing world almost from the beginning of my own career, and other commentators are quite right about her–she was regal, intelligent, eloquent, knowledgable, sensible, funny, and affectionate, with a commanding presence that was never either domineering or ego-driven. I always enjoyed meeting her at various conferences and conventions. She was a fellow-Brit and a fellow-Canadian–and a fellow writer and lover of all things Georgian and Regency. Mary Jo was right in her remarks. Mary, Mary Jo, Jo–it could be confusing for readers, and I too have frequently deflected praise onto the right recipient when readers have gushed over me for books one of the others wrote. It has been such an honor to have shared paths with two such writers for so long, and now one of them is gone. I will miss her and mourn her just as legions of her friends and colleagues and fans will do. Rest in peace, Jo.
Goodness, I can’t quite imagine a world without Jo in it. She has been a part of my writing world almost from the beginning of my own career, and other commentators are quite right about her–she was regal, intelligent, eloquent, knowledgable, sensible, funny, and affectionate, with a commanding presence that was never either domineering or ego-driven. I always enjoyed meeting her at various conferences and conventions. She was a fellow-Brit and a fellow-Canadian–and a fellow writer and lover of all things Georgian and Regency. Mary Jo was right in her remarks. Mary, Mary Jo, Jo–it could be confusing for readers, and I too have frequently deflected praise onto the right recipient when readers have gushed over me for books one of the others wrote. It has been such an honor to have shared paths with two such writers for so long, and now one of them is gone. I will miss her and mourn her just as legions of her friends and colleagues and fans will do. Rest in peace, Jo.
Goodness, I can’t quite imagine a world without Jo in it. She has been a part of my writing world almost from the beginning of my own career, and other commentators are quite right about her–she was regal, intelligent, eloquent, knowledgable, sensible, funny, and affectionate, with a commanding presence that was never either domineering or ego-driven. I always enjoyed meeting her at various conferences and conventions. She was a fellow-Brit and a fellow-Canadian–and a fellow writer and lover of all things Georgian and Regency. Mary Jo was right in her remarks. Mary, Mary Jo, Jo–it could be confusing for readers, and I too have frequently deflected praise onto the right recipient when readers have gushed over me for books one of the others wrote. It has been such an honor to have shared paths with two such writers for so long, and now one of them is gone. I will miss her and mourn her just as legions of her friends and colleagues and fans will do. Rest in peace, Jo.
Goodness, I can’t quite imagine a world without Jo in it. She has been a part of my writing world almost from the beginning of my own career, and other commentators are quite right about her–she was regal, intelligent, eloquent, knowledgable, sensible, funny, and affectionate, with a commanding presence that was never either domineering or ego-driven. I always enjoyed meeting her at various conferences and conventions. She was a fellow-Brit and a fellow-Canadian–and a fellow writer and lover of all things Georgian and Regency. Mary Jo was right in her remarks. Mary, Mary Jo, Jo–it could be confusing for readers, and I too have frequently deflected praise onto the right recipient when readers have gushed over me for books one of the others wrote. It has been such an honor to have shared paths with two such writers for so long, and now one of them is gone. I will miss her and mourn her just as legions of her friends and colleagues and fans will do. Rest in peace, Jo.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jo was a warm, wonderful person as well as a terrific writer. Memory? Walking with Jo through a mall near the hotel at a long ago Ninc conference and talking about, of all things, hockey players. Well, she was living in Canada at the time.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jo was a warm, wonderful person as well as a terrific writer. Memory? Walking with Jo through a mall near the hotel at a long ago Ninc conference and talking about, of all things, hockey players. Well, she was living in Canada at the time.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jo was a warm, wonderful person as well as a terrific writer. Memory? Walking with Jo through a mall near the hotel at a long ago Ninc conference and talking about, of all things, hockey players. Well, she was living in Canada at the time.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jo was a warm, wonderful person as well as a terrific writer. Memory? Walking with Jo through a mall near the hotel at a long ago Ninc conference and talking about, of all things, hockey players. Well, she was living in Canada at the time.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jo was a warm, wonderful person as well as a terrific writer. Memory? Walking with Jo through a mall near the hotel at a long ago Ninc conference and talking about, of all things, hockey players. Well, she was living in Canada at the time.
This is such a shock. Jo took me on as her US assistant last year, but I have known her for around 26 years. She is going to be missed by so many.
This is such a shock. Jo took me on as her US assistant last year, but I have known her for around 26 years. She is going to be missed by so many.
This is such a shock. Jo took me on as her US assistant last year, but I have known her for around 26 years. She is going to be missed by so many.
This is such a shock. Jo took me on as her US assistant last year, but I have known her for around 26 years. She is going to be missed by so many.
This is such a shock. Jo took me on as her US assistant last year, but I have known her for around 26 years. She is going to be missed by so many.
I’m so very sad right now. I’ve enjoyed her books for years and years. I never got to meet her unfortunately. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She’ll be missed.
I’m so very sad right now. I’ve enjoyed her books for years and years. I never got to meet her unfortunately. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She’ll be missed.
I’m so very sad right now. I’ve enjoyed her books for years and years. I never got to meet her unfortunately. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She’ll be missed.
I’m so very sad right now. I’ve enjoyed her books for years and years. I never got to meet her unfortunately. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She’ll be missed.
I’m so very sad right now. I’ve enjoyed her books for years and years. I never got to meet her unfortunately. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She’ll be missed.
A memory I have of Jo that says so much about who she was: I roomed with her several times at conferences. And on every occasion, after we unpacked in the room and settled in, we’d decide to go get a meal. Invariably, EVERY TIME, we’d set out as a party of two, and we’d arrive at the hotel coffee shop or nearby restaurant as a party of 8 or 10. Because between our room and wherever we were going, we’d meet friends of Jo’s who were so happy to see her, as well as new conference attendees who looked alone and lost–and whom Jo invited to join us. She was always such a warm and down to earth person, and she attracted people like a magnet.
A memory I have of Jo that says so much about who she was: I roomed with her several times at conferences. And on every occasion, after we unpacked in the room and settled in, we’d decide to go get a meal. Invariably, EVERY TIME, we’d set out as a party of two, and we’d arrive at the hotel coffee shop or nearby restaurant as a party of 8 or 10. Because between our room and wherever we were going, we’d meet friends of Jo’s who were so happy to see her, as well as new conference attendees who looked alone and lost–and whom Jo invited to join us. She was always such a warm and down to earth person, and she attracted people like a magnet.
A memory I have of Jo that says so much about who she was: I roomed with her several times at conferences. And on every occasion, after we unpacked in the room and settled in, we’d decide to go get a meal. Invariably, EVERY TIME, we’d set out as a party of two, and we’d arrive at the hotel coffee shop or nearby restaurant as a party of 8 or 10. Because between our room and wherever we were going, we’d meet friends of Jo’s who were so happy to see her, as well as new conference attendees who looked alone and lost–and whom Jo invited to join us. She was always such a warm and down to earth person, and she attracted people like a magnet.
A memory I have of Jo that says so much about who she was: I roomed with her several times at conferences. And on every occasion, after we unpacked in the room and settled in, we’d decide to go get a meal. Invariably, EVERY TIME, we’d set out as a party of two, and we’d arrive at the hotel coffee shop or nearby restaurant as a party of 8 or 10. Because between our room and wherever we were going, we’d meet friends of Jo’s who were so happy to see her, as well as new conference attendees who looked alone and lost–and whom Jo invited to join us. She was always such a warm and down to earth person, and she attracted people like a magnet.
A memory I have of Jo that says so much about who she was: I roomed with her several times at conferences. And on every occasion, after we unpacked in the room and settled in, we’d decide to go get a meal. Invariably, EVERY TIME, we’d set out as a party of two, and we’d arrive at the hotel coffee shop or nearby restaurant as a party of 8 or 10. Because between our room and wherever we were going, we’d meet friends of Jo’s who were so happy to see her, as well as new conference attendees who looked alone and lost–and whom Jo invited to join us. She was always such a warm and down to earth person, and she attracted people like a magnet.
So sad. She was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget how she took the time to respond with a genuine handwritten letter. Back in the day. Condolences to her many friends, fans and her family.
So sad. She was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget how she took the time to respond with a genuine handwritten letter. Back in the day. Condolences to her many friends, fans and her family.
So sad. She was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget how she took the time to respond with a genuine handwritten letter. Back in the day. Condolences to her many friends, fans and her family.
So sad. She was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget how she took the time to respond with a genuine handwritten letter. Back in the day. Condolences to her many friends, fans and her family.
So sad. She was one of my favorites. I’ll never forget how she took the time to respond with a genuine handwritten letter. Back in the day. Condolences to her many friends, fans and her family.
I’m am so sorry and shocked by Jo’s passing. She has been one of my favourite authors for years, and I always looked forward to her posts here. I will treasure her books. My heart goes out to those who knew her personally.
I’m am so sorry and shocked by Jo’s passing. She has been one of my favourite authors for years, and I always looked forward to her posts here. I will treasure her books. My heart goes out to those who knew her personally.
I’m am so sorry and shocked by Jo’s passing. She has been one of my favourite authors for years, and I always looked forward to her posts here. I will treasure her books. My heart goes out to those who knew her personally.
I’m am so sorry and shocked by Jo’s passing. She has been one of my favourite authors for years, and I always looked forward to her posts here. I will treasure her books. My heart goes out to those who knew her personally.
I’m am so sorry and shocked by Jo’s passing. She has been one of my favourite authors for years, and I always looked forward to her posts here. I will treasure her books. My heart goes out to those who knew her personally.
RIP Jo Beverly. We will miss you. <3 <3 <3 <3
RIP Jo Beverly. We will miss you. <3 <3 <3 <3
RIP Jo Beverly. We will miss you. <3 <3 <3 <3
RIP Jo Beverly. We will miss you. <3 <3 <3 <3
RIP Jo Beverly. We will miss you. <3 <3 <3 <3
Heartfelt hugs to all you Wenches, for the loss of your dear friend, and to her family and loved ones.
Many of the fine qualities you describe came through vividly in Jo’s characters, and I will miss being able to look forward at least annually to meeting new characters who, by their courage, dignity, and strength of character, inspired me to learn and grow as well.
Heartfelt hugs to all you Wenches, for the loss of your dear friend, and to her family and loved ones.
Many of the fine qualities you describe came through vividly in Jo’s characters, and I will miss being able to look forward at least annually to meeting new characters who, by their courage, dignity, and strength of character, inspired me to learn and grow as well.
Heartfelt hugs to all you Wenches, for the loss of your dear friend, and to her family and loved ones.
Many of the fine qualities you describe came through vividly in Jo’s characters, and I will miss being able to look forward at least annually to meeting new characters who, by their courage, dignity, and strength of character, inspired me to learn and grow as well.
Heartfelt hugs to all you Wenches, for the loss of your dear friend, and to her family and loved ones.
Many of the fine qualities you describe came through vividly in Jo’s characters, and I will miss being able to look forward at least annually to meeting new characters who, by their courage, dignity, and strength of character, inspired me to learn and grow as well.
Heartfelt hugs to all you Wenches, for the loss of your dear friend, and to her family and loved ones.
Many of the fine qualities you describe came through vividly in Jo’s characters, and I will miss being able to look forward at least annually to meeting new characters who, by their courage, dignity, and strength of character, inspired me to learn and grow as well.
My favorite memory isn’t so much a memory as it is a bookmark. I found this one web page a long time ago, and I don’t even remember what I was looking for at the time – probably names for a historical romance that I started when I was in grad school that never made it past the middle of chapter one.
Beverley’s website has this wonderful “Regency Names” page, and it has been one of my bookmarks for years and years, through multiple computer upgrades and browser file imports.
http://www.jobev.com/regname.html
Why?
Among the women’s Regency names, to quote Ms. Beverley herself: Uriana (Yes, really.)
And then, farther down: Busick (I think Uriana and Busick would make a great couple!)
YES. Yes, they would. So I’m raising a quiet toast to all the hours spent in Jo Beverley’s Regency, and to Uriana and Busick.
My favorite memory isn’t so much a memory as it is a bookmark. I found this one web page a long time ago, and I don’t even remember what I was looking for at the time – probably names for a historical romance that I started when I was in grad school that never made it past the middle of chapter one.
Beverley’s website has this wonderful “Regency Names” page, and it has been one of my bookmarks for years and years, through multiple computer upgrades and browser file imports.
http://www.jobev.com/regname.html
Why?
Among the women’s Regency names, to quote Ms. Beverley herself: Uriana (Yes, really.)
And then, farther down: Busick (I think Uriana and Busick would make a great couple!)
YES. Yes, they would. So I’m raising a quiet toast to all the hours spent in Jo Beverley’s Regency, and to Uriana and Busick.
My favorite memory isn’t so much a memory as it is a bookmark. I found this one web page a long time ago, and I don’t even remember what I was looking for at the time – probably names for a historical romance that I started when I was in grad school that never made it past the middle of chapter one.
Beverley’s website has this wonderful “Regency Names” page, and it has been one of my bookmarks for years and years, through multiple computer upgrades and browser file imports.
http://www.jobev.com/regname.html
Why?
Among the women’s Regency names, to quote Ms. Beverley herself: Uriana (Yes, really.)
And then, farther down: Busick (I think Uriana and Busick would make a great couple!)
YES. Yes, they would. So I’m raising a quiet toast to all the hours spent in Jo Beverley’s Regency, and to Uriana and Busick.
My favorite memory isn’t so much a memory as it is a bookmark. I found this one web page a long time ago, and I don’t even remember what I was looking for at the time – probably names for a historical romance that I started when I was in grad school that never made it past the middle of chapter one.
Beverley’s website has this wonderful “Regency Names” page, and it has been one of my bookmarks for years and years, through multiple computer upgrades and browser file imports.
http://www.jobev.com/regname.html
Why?
Among the women’s Regency names, to quote Ms. Beverley herself: Uriana (Yes, really.)
And then, farther down: Busick (I think Uriana and Busick would make a great couple!)
YES. Yes, they would. So I’m raising a quiet toast to all the hours spent in Jo Beverley’s Regency, and to Uriana and Busick.
My favorite memory isn’t so much a memory as it is a bookmark. I found this one web page a long time ago, and I don’t even remember what I was looking for at the time – probably names for a historical romance that I started when I was in grad school that never made it past the middle of chapter one.
Beverley’s website has this wonderful “Regency Names” page, and it has been one of my bookmarks for years and years, through multiple computer upgrades and browser file imports.
http://www.jobev.com/regname.html
Why?
Among the women’s Regency names, to quote Ms. Beverley herself: Uriana (Yes, really.)
And then, farther down: Busick (I think Uriana and Busick would make a great couple!)
YES. Yes, they would. So I’m raising a quiet toast to all the hours spent in Jo Beverley’s Regency, and to Uriana and Busick.
This makes me so sad. I met Jo Beverley when I went on the first Authors at Sea cruise in 2006 (I think). She invited me to tea with her and Laura Kinsale because I sent her an email saying I loved her books (this was before I started blogging with Publishers Weekly). She had the most lovely accent and I could listen to her all day.
This makes me so sad. I met Jo Beverley when I went on the first Authors at Sea cruise in 2006 (I think). She invited me to tea with her and Laura Kinsale because I sent her an email saying I loved her books (this was before I started blogging with Publishers Weekly). She had the most lovely accent and I could listen to her all day.
This makes me so sad. I met Jo Beverley when I went on the first Authors at Sea cruise in 2006 (I think). She invited me to tea with her and Laura Kinsale because I sent her an email saying I loved her books (this was before I started blogging with Publishers Weekly). She had the most lovely accent and I could listen to her all day.
This makes me so sad. I met Jo Beverley when I went on the first Authors at Sea cruise in 2006 (I think). She invited me to tea with her and Laura Kinsale because I sent her an email saying I loved her books (this was before I started blogging with Publishers Weekly). She had the most lovely accent and I could listen to her all day.
This makes me so sad. I met Jo Beverley when I went on the first Authors at Sea cruise in 2006 (I think). She invited me to tea with her and Laura Kinsale because I sent her an email saying I loved her books (this was before I started blogging with Publishers Weekly). She had the most lovely accent and I could listen to her all day.
I only knew her through her books and this blog. She will be missed but her books will live on forever. I know they are on my keeper shelf. Blessings and prayers to those left behind. May her light shine eternally.
I only knew her through her books and this blog. She will be missed but her books will live on forever. I know they are on my keeper shelf. Blessings and prayers to those left behind. May her light shine eternally.
I only knew her through her books and this blog. She will be missed but her books will live on forever. I know they are on my keeper shelf. Blessings and prayers to those left behind. May her light shine eternally.
I only knew her through her books and this blog. She will be missed but her books will live on forever. I know they are on my keeper shelf. Blessings and prayers to those left behind. May her light shine eternally.
I only knew her through her books and this blog. She will be missed but her books will live on forever. I know they are on my keeper shelf. Blessings and prayers to those left behind. May her light shine eternally.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. I have loved her books for years and feel that they reflected a really great person writing them. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. I have loved her books for years and feel that they reflected a really great person writing them. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. I have loved her books for years and feel that they reflected a really great person writing them. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. I have loved her books for years and feel that they reflected a really great person writing them. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. I have loved her books for years and feel that they reflected a really great person writing them. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family and friends.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Jo Beverley. I enjoyed her books over many years.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Jo Beverley. I enjoyed her books over many years.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Jo Beverley. I enjoyed her books over many years.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Jo Beverley. I enjoyed her books over many years.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Jo Beverley. I enjoyed her books over many years.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Please keep them coming. The wenches are still dealing with the shock behind the scenes, but her family is aware of the blog, and your sharing of Jo’s life is a blessing. Her personality shines through in every one of these pieces.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Please keep them coming. The wenches are still dealing with the shock behind the scenes, but her family is aware of the blog, and your sharing of Jo’s life is a blessing. Her personality shines through in every one of these pieces.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Please keep them coming. The wenches are still dealing with the shock behind the scenes, but her family is aware of the blog, and your sharing of Jo’s life is a blessing. Her personality shines through in every one of these pieces.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Please keep them coming. The wenches are still dealing with the shock behind the scenes, but her family is aware of the blog, and your sharing of Jo’s life is a blessing. Her personality shines through in every one of these pieces.
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Please keep them coming. The wenches are still dealing with the shock behind the scenes, but her family is aware of the blog, and your sharing of Jo’s life is a blessing. Her personality shines through in every one of these pieces.
I’ve no pics or stories to share, but have found such joy in Jo’s books over the years. A sad loss but what a gorgeous legacy to leave behind.
I’ve no pics or stories to share, but have found such joy in Jo’s books over the years. A sad loss but what a gorgeous legacy to leave behind.
I’ve no pics or stories to share, but have found such joy in Jo’s books over the years. A sad loss but what a gorgeous legacy to leave behind.
I’ve no pics or stories to share, but have found such joy in Jo’s books over the years. A sad loss but what a gorgeous legacy to leave behind.
I’ve no pics or stories to share, but have found such joy in Jo’s books over the years. A sad loss but what a gorgeous legacy to leave behind.
She is one of my favorite authors, Loved her Rogues and Mallorens…All her books were keepers and I had hoped to meet her one day and tell her how her writing changed the books that I read….I am very sad and hope she is at peace now.
She is one of my favorite authors, Loved her Rogues and Mallorens…All her books were keepers and I had hoped to meet her one day and tell her how her writing changed the books that I read….I am very sad and hope she is at peace now.
She is one of my favorite authors, Loved her Rogues and Mallorens…All her books were keepers and I had hoped to meet her one day and tell her how her writing changed the books that I read….I am very sad and hope she is at peace now.
She is one of my favorite authors, Loved her Rogues and Mallorens…All her books were keepers and I had hoped to meet her one day and tell her how her writing changed the books that I read….I am very sad and hope she is at peace now.
She is one of my favorite authors, Loved her Rogues and Mallorens…All her books were keepers and I had hoped to meet her one day and tell her how her writing changed the books that I read….I am very sad and hope she is at peace now.
I’m stunned and saddened to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. Fabulous author. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m stunned and saddened to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. Fabulous author. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m stunned and saddened to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. Fabulous author. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m stunned and saddened to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. Fabulous author. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m stunned and saddened to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. Fabulous author. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
The Mallorens and the Company of Rogues gob-smacked me when I was a new romance reader. I had no idea of the riches waiting in the Georgian and Regency eras, but I learned quickly as I devoured book after book. So sorry to hear that she’s gone, but so glad to have all of her writing.
The Mallorens and the Company of Rogues gob-smacked me when I was a new romance reader. I had no idea of the riches waiting in the Georgian and Regency eras, but I learned quickly as I devoured book after book. So sorry to hear that she’s gone, but so glad to have all of her writing.
The Mallorens and the Company of Rogues gob-smacked me when I was a new romance reader. I had no idea of the riches waiting in the Georgian and Regency eras, but I learned quickly as I devoured book after book. So sorry to hear that she’s gone, but so glad to have all of her writing.
The Mallorens and the Company of Rogues gob-smacked me when I was a new romance reader. I had no idea of the riches waiting in the Georgian and Regency eras, but I learned quickly as I devoured book after book. So sorry to hear that she’s gone, but so glad to have all of her writing.
The Mallorens and the Company of Rogues gob-smacked me when I was a new romance reader. I had no idea of the riches waiting in the Georgian and Regency eras, but I learned quickly as I devoured book after book. So sorry to hear that she’s gone, but so glad to have all of her writing.
What a loss to the world of romantic writers and readers. Her stories are wonderful. So sad.
What a loss to the world of romantic writers and readers. Her stories are wonderful. So sad.
What a loss to the world of romantic writers and readers. Her stories are wonderful. So sad.
What a loss to the world of romantic writers and readers. Her stories are wonderful. So sad.
What a loss to the world of romantic writers and readers. Her stories are wonderful. So sad.
To all of her family and friends, my deepest condolences. When I re-discovered romance a decade ago, she was one of the first authors I read. I devoured her books and am so grateful for the hours of reading pleasure. I feel an epic re-read coming on. RIP, Jo. You’ll be missed.
To all of her family and friends, my deepest condolences. When I re-discovered romance a decade ago, she was one of the first authors I read. I devoured her books and am so grateful for the hours of reading pleasure. I feel an epic re-read coming on. RIP, Jo. You’ll be missed.
To all of her family and friends, my deepest condolences. When I re-discovered romance a decade ago, she was one of the first authors I read. I devoured her books and am so grateful for the hours of reading pleasure. I feel an epic re-read coming on. RIP, Jo. You’ll be missed.
To all of her family and friends, my deepest condolences. When I re-discovered romance a decade ago, she was one of the first authors I read. I devoured her books and am so grateful for the hours of reading pleasure. I feel an epic re-read coming on. RIP, Jo. You’ll be missed.
To all of her family and friends, my deepest condolences. When I re-discovered romance a decade ago, she was one of the first authors I read. I devoured her books and am so grateful for the hours of reading pleasure. I feel an epic re-read coming on. RIP, Jo. You’ll be missed.
I knew Jo Beverley online and met her in person at RWA, of course. I still remember her keynote speech to the Beau Monde. The world has lost a wonderful writer and I have lost a friend.
I knew Jo Beverley online and met her in person at RWA, of course. I still remember her keynote speech to the Beau Monde. The world has lost a wonderful writer and I have lost a friend.
I knew Jo Beverley online and met her in person at RWA, of course. I still remember her keynote speech to the Beau Monde. The world has lost a wonderful writer and I have lost a friend.
I knew Jo Beverley online and met her in person at RWA, of course. I still remember her keynote speech to the Beau Monde. The world has lost a wonderful writer and I have lost a friend.
I knew Jo Beverley online and met her in person at RWA, of course. I still remember her keynote speech to the Beau Monde. The world has lost a wonderful writer and I have lost a friend.
Heartfelt condolences to Jo Beverley’s family. She was, and will always be remembered as, a gracious and uniquely talented icon in our writing community.
Heartfelt condolences to Jo Beverley’s family. She was, and will always be remembered as, a gracious and uniquely talented icon in our writing community.
Heartfelt condolences to Jo Beverley’s family. She was, and will always be remembered as, a gracious and uniquely talented icon in our writing community.
Heartfelt condolences to Jo Beverley’s family. She was, and will always be remembered as, a gracious and uniquely talented icon in our writing community.
Heartfelt condolences to Jo Beverley’s family. She was, and will always be remembered as, a gracious and uniquely talented icon in our writing community.
I’m teary even though I only knew Jo through her books and her wonderful “Flying into the Mist” talks. I adored her stories—my keeper shelf is crowded with her work.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family, and to those of you who counted her as your friend. I think I’ll spend the evening with “Hazard,” which is one of my personal favorites.
I’m teary even though I only knew Jo through her books and her wonderful “Flying into the Mist” talks. I adored her stories—my keeper shelf is crowded with her work.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family, and to those of you who counted her as your friend. I think I’ll spend the evening with “Hazard,” which is one of my personal favorites.
I’m teary even though I only knew Jo through her books and her wonderful “Flying into the Mist” talks. I adored her stories—my keeper shelf is crowded with her work.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family, and to those of you who counted her as your friend. I think I’ll spend the evening with “Hazard,” which is one of my personal favorites.
I’m teary even though I only knew Jo through her books and her wonderful “Flying into the Mist” talks. I adored her stories—my keeper shelf is crowded with her work.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family, and to those of you who counted her as your friend. I think I’ll spend the evening with “Hazard,” which is one of my personal favorites.
I’m teary even though I only knew Jo through her books and her wonderful “Flying into the Mist” talks. I adored her stories—my keeper shelf is crowded with her work.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family, and to those of you who counted her as your friend. I think I’ll spend the evening with “Hazard,” which is one of my personal favorites.
I knew Jo on GEnie, such a very long time ago, but then we lost connection. It made no difference. Her books were so wonderful, they always remained a presence in my life.
May light perpetual shine upon her.
I knew Jo on GEnie, such a very long time ago, but then we lost connection. It made no difference. Her books were so wonderful, they always remained a presence in my life.
May light perpetual shine upon her.
I knew Jo on GEnie, such a very long time ago, but then we lost connection. It made no difference. Her books were so wonderful, they always remained a presence in my life.
May light perpetual shine upon her.
I knew Jo on GEnie, such a very long time ago, but then we lost connection. It made no difference. Her books were so wonderful, they always remained a presence in my life.
May light perpetual shine upon her.
I knew Jo on GEnie, such a very long time ago, but then we lost connection. It made no difference. Her books were so wonderful, they always remained a presence in my life.
May light perpetual shine upon her.
Oh no. Sad news for us all. When I first discovered Regency romances many years ago (when a bookseller who knew I loved Georgette Heyer turned me onto them) Jo and Mary Balogh were the first authors I read. And I was hooked. Loved her books first, then met her and came to adore her as well. I will forever be thankful for all the joy she has given me — through her wonderful books, her posts here at Word Wenches,and her many excellent workshops at conferences. RIP, Jo.
Oh no. Sad news for us all. When I first discovered Regency romances many years ago (when a bookseller who knew I loved Georgette Heyer turned me onto them) Jo and Mary Balogh were the first authors I read. And I was hooked. Loved her books first, then met her and came to adore her as well. I will forever be thankful for all the joy she has given me — through her wonderful books, her posts here at Word Wenches,and her many excellent workshops at conferences. RIP, Jo.
Oh no. Sad news for us all. When I first discovered Regency romances many years ago (when a bookseller who knew I loved Georgette Heyer turned me onto them) Jo and Mary Balogh were the first authors I read. And I was hooked. Loved her books first, then met her and came to adore her as well. I will forever be thankful for all the joy she has given me — through her wonderful books, her posts here at Word Wenches,and her many excellent workshops at conferences. RIP, Jo.
Oh no. Sad news for us all. When I first discovered Regency romances many years ago (when a bookseller who knew I loved Georgette Heyer turned me onto them) Jo and Mary Balogh were the first authors I read. And I was hooked. Loved her books first, then met her and came to adore her as well. I will forever be thankful for all the joy she has given me — through her wonderful books, her posts here at Word Wenches,and her many excellent workshops at conferences. RIP, Jo.
Oh no. Sad news for us all. When I first discovered Regency romances many years ago (when a bookseller who knew I loved Georgette Heyer turned me onto them) Jo and Mary Balogh were the first authors I read. And I was hooked. Loved her books first, then met her and came to adore her as well. I will forever be thankful for all the joy she has given me — through her wonderful books, her posts here at Word Wenches,and her many excellent workshops at conferences. RIP, Jo.
Oh, no. This is sad news, indeed. A true talent and she will be missed by romance writers and readers alike. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
Oh, no. This is sad news, indeed. A true talent and she will be missed by romance writers and readers alike. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
Oh, no. This is sad news, indeed. A true talent and she will be missed by romance writers and readers alike. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
Oh, no. This is sad news, indeed. A true talent and she will be missed by romance writers and readers alike. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
Oh, no. This is sad news, indeed. A true talent and she will be missed by romance writers and readers alike. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
Im in shock at this point. I never met this wonderful author, but I felt i knew her through her works. She was a very passionate writer and it showed in her works. She will be missed
Im in shock at this point. I never met this wonderful author, but I felt i knew her through her works. She was a very passionate writer and it showed in her works. She will be missed
Im in shock at this point. I never met this wonderful author, but I felt i knew her through her works. She was a very passionate writer and it showed in her works. She will be missed
Im in shock at this point. I never met this wonderful author, but I felt i knew her through her works. She was a very passionate writer and it showed in her works. She will be missed
Im in shock at this point. I never met this wonderful author, but I felt i knew her through her works. She was a very passionate writer and it showed in her works. She will be missed
Her “Flying through the mist” workshop gave me faith that being a pantser worked despite the naysayers who insisted plotting first was the only way to go. The romance community won’t be the same.
Her “Flying through the mist” workshop gave me faith that being a pantser worked despite the naysayers who insisted plotting first was the only way to go. The romance community won’t be the same.
Her “Flying through the mist” workshop gave me faith that being a pantser worked despite the naysayers who insisted plotting first was the only way to go. The romance community won’t be the same.
Her “Flying through the mist” workshop gave me faith that being a pantser worked despite the naysayers who insisted plotting first was the only way to go. The romance community won’t be the same.
Her “Flying through the mist” workshop gave me faith that being a pantser worked despite the naysayers who insisted plotting first was the only way to go. The romance community won’t be the same.
I’m so sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We first met in Ottawa many years ago before Jo was published. Our mutual writer friend said, “Jo’s going to be published someday,” and I was delighted for her when she was. Years later, at a Novelists, Inc. conference in Santa Fe, we spent a lovely day enjoying the New Mexico scenery together. She will be missed by her friends, her fans, and her writer friends, but her work lives on to enrich us all.
I’m so sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We first met in Ottawa many years ago before Jo was published. Our mutual writer friend said, “Jo’s going to be published someday,” and I was delighted for her when she was. Years later, at a Novelists, Inc. conference in Santa Fe, we spent a lovely day enjoying the New Mexico scenery together. She will be missed by her friends, her fans, and her writer friends, but her work lives on to enrich us all.
I’m so sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We first met in Ottawa many years ago before Jo was published. Our mutual writer friend said, “Jo’s going to be published someday,” and I was delighted for her when she was. Years later, at a Novelists, Inc. conference in Santa Fe, we spent a lovely day enjoying the New Mexico scenery together. She will be missed by her friends, her fans, and her writer friends, but her work lives on to enrich us all.
I’m so sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We first met in Ottawa many years ago before Jo was published. Our mutual writer friend said, “Jo’s going to be published someday,” and I was delighted for her when she was. Years later, at a Novelists, Inc. conference in Santa Fe, we spent a lovely day enjoying the New Mexico scenery together. She will be missed by her friends, her fans, and her writer friends, but her work lives on to enrich us all.
I’m so sorry to learn of Jo’s passing. We first met in Ottawa many years ago before Jo was published. Our mutual writer friend said, “Jo’s going to be published someday,” and I was delighted for her when she was. Years later, at a Novelists, Inc. conference in Santa Fe, we spent a lovely day enjoying the New Mexico scenery together. She will be missed by her friends, her fans, and her writer friends, but her work lives on to enrich us all.
Thank you, everyone for sharing your thoughts about Jo. I can’t begin to express how much all of us Wenches will miss out dear friend. But a great source of solace is that she’ll continue to give inspiration and joy to so many people through her wonderful books.
Thank you, everyone for sharing your thoughts about Jo. I can’t begin to express how much all of us Wenches will miss out dear friend. But a great source of solace is that she’ll continue to give inspiration and joy to so many people through her wonderful books.
Thank you, everyone for sharing your thoughts about Jo. I can’t begin to express how much all of us Wenches will miss out dear friend. But a great source of solace is that she’ll continue to give inspiration and joy to so many people through her wonderful books.
Thank you, everyone for sharing your thoughts about Jo. I can’t begin to express how much all of us Wenches will miss out dear friend. But a great source of solace is that she’ll continue to give inspiration and joy to so many people through her wonderful books.
Thank you, everyone for sharing your thoughts about Jo. I can’t begin to express how much all of us Wenches will miss out dear friend. But a great source of solace is that she’ll continue to give inspiration and joy to so many people through her wonderful books.
I am devastated to learn of Jo’s loss. I met her in Ottawa at a writer’s meeting. I crashed it just to meet her and pretended to write just to get in! She gave a fascinating talk about motivation and accuracy, both pet peeves at the time. I sat enthralled and told her I was a big fan. She signed my hard cover of Devilish and we had a lovely chat.
I hope the family gets some comfort from knowing she made many, many people happy and that we mourn with them.
I am devastated to learn of Jo’s loss. I met her in Ottawa at a writer’s meeting. I crashed it just to meet her and pretended to write just to get in! She gave a fascinating talk about motivation and accuracy, both pet peeves at the time. I sat enthralled and told her I was a big fan. She signed my hard cover of Devilish and we had a lovely chat.
I hope the family gets some comfort from knowing she made many, many people happy and that we mourn with them.
I am devastated to learn of Jo’s loss. I met her in Ottawa at a writer’s meeting. I crashed it just to meet her and pretended to write just to get in! She gave a fascinating talk about motivation and accuracy, both pet peeves at the time. I sat enthralled and told her I was a big fan. She signed my hard cover of Devilish and we had a lovely chat.
I hope the family gets some comfort from knowing she made many, many people happy and that we mourn with them.
I am devastated to learn of Jo’s loss. I met her in Ottawa at a writer’s meeting. I crashed it just to meet her and pretended to write just to get in! She gave a fascinating talk about motivation and accuracy, both pet peeves at the time. I sat enthralled and told her I was a big fan. She signed my hard cover of Devilish and we had a lovely chat.
I hope the family gets some comfort from knowing she made many, many people happy and that we mourn with them.
I am devastated to learn of Jo’s loss. I met her in Ottawa at a writer’s meeting. I crashed it just to meet her and pretended to write just to get in! She gave a fascinating talk about motivation and accuracy, both pet peeves at the time. I sat enthralled and told her I was a big fan. She signed my hard cover of Devilish and we had a lovely chat.
I hope the family gets some comfort from knowing she made many, many people happy and that we mourn with them.
Oh @*?@?*. R.I.P. Jo. You will be missed by your ever enthusiastic fans. For myself I will miss your postings especially the ones that gave me an insight into good old England’s History. I have always liked history and eventually that moved onto the Monarchy which expanded to the rest of Europe & Asia.
I will miss you and your very fertile imagination. Cancer appears to be today’s TB or Polio.
There are a few of your books I haven’t read yet so that will keep me going for awhile.
Bon Voyage my favourite Historical Romance Writer.
Oh @*?@?*. R.I.P. Jo. You will be missed by your ever enthusiastic fans. For myself I will miss your postings especially the ones that gave me an insight into good old England’s History. I have always liked history and eventually that moved onto the Monarchy which expanded to the rest of Europe & Asia.
I will miss you and your very fertile imagination. Cancer appears to be today’s TB or Polio.
There are a few of your books I haven’t read yet so that will keep me going for awhile.
Bon Voyage my favourite Historical Romance Writer.
Oh @*?@?*. R.I.P. Jo. You will be missed by your ever enthusiastic fans. For myself I will miss your postings especially the ones that gave me an insight into good old England’s History. I have always liked history and eventually that moved onto the Monarchy which expanded to the rest of Europe & Asia.
I will miss you and your very fertile imagination. Cancer appears to be today’s TB or Polio.
There are a few of your books I haven’t read yet so that will keep me going for awhile.
Bon Voyage my favourite Historical Romance Writer.
Oh @*?@?*. R.I.P. Jo. You will be missed by your ever enthusiastic fans. For myself I will miss your postings especially the ones that gave me an insight into good old England’s History. I have always liked history and eventually that moved onto the Monarchy which expanded to the rest of Europe & Asia.
I will miss you and your very fertile imagination. Cancer appears to be today’s TB or Polio.
There are a few of your books I haven’t read yet so that will keep me going for awhile.
Bon Voyage my favourite Historical Romance Writer.
Oh @*?@?*. R.I.P. Jo. You will be missed by your ever enthusiastic fans. For myself I will miss your postings especially the ones that gave me an insight into good old England’s History. I have always liked history and eventually that moved onto the Monarchy which expanded to the rest of Europe & Asia.
I will miss you and your very fertile imagination. Cancer appears to be today’s TB or Polio.
There are a few of your books I haven’t read yet so that will keep me going for awhile.
Bon Voyage my favourite Historical Romance Writer.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this! I was a huge Jo Beverley fan girl. I never met her in person, but I “met” her on GEnie Romex back in the day. And I joined her then-snail mail newsletter. Oddly enough, just a week ago, my mother gave me an unopened letter she’d found while going through some boxes. It was a newsletter from Jo, sent to my parents’ address because I’d been living with them when my husband was stationed in Korea several years ago. It’s dated Spring 2004, and she included a couple of signed bookplates. I loved her books. I used to run out and buy them brand new, then devour them immediately. I couldn’t wait for the newest one, and as an aspiring author at the time, I studied them, trying to learn just *how* she did it. How did she make those characters so real and wonderful? How did she make me need to know more? How did she make me think if I did enough research, I’d find mention of them in the historical records of the time? I need to go and reread my Jo Beverley collection. I’m so sad to hear she has left us. Hugs to her friends and family, and to all her readers who will miss her.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this! I was a huge Jo Beverley fan girl. I never met her in person, but I “met” her on GEnie Romex back in the day. And I joined her then-snail mail newsletter. Oddly enough, just a week ago, my mother gave me an unopened letter she’d found while going through some boxes. It was a newsletter from Jo, sent to my parents’ address because I’d been living with them when my husband was stationed in Korea several years ago. It’s dated Spring 2004, and she included a couple of signed bookplates. I loved her books. I used to run out and buy them brand new, then devour them immediately. I couldn’t wait for the newest one, and as an aspiring author at the time, I studied them, trying to learn just *how* she did it. How did she make those characters so real and wonderful? How did she make me need to know more? How did she make me think if I did enough research, I’d find mention of them in the historical records of the time? I need to go and reread my Jo Beverley collection. I’m so sad to hear she has left us. Hugs to her friends and family, and to all her readers who will miss her.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this! I was a huge Jo Beverley fan girl. I never met her in person, but I “met” her on GEnie Romex back in the day. And I joined her then-snail mail newsletter. Oddly enough, just a week ago, my mother gave me an unopened letter she’d found while going through some boxes. It was a newsletter from Jo, sent to my parents’ address because I’d been living with them when my husband was stationed in Korea several years ago. It’s dated Spring 2004, and she included a couple of signed bookplates. I loved her books. I used to run out and buy them brand new, then devour them immediately. I couldn’t wait for the newest one, and as an aspiring author at the time, I studied them, trying to learn just *how* she did it. How did she make those characters so real and wonderful? How did she make me need to know more? How did she make me think if I did enough research, I’d find mention of them in the historical records of the time? I need to go and reread my Jo Beverley collection. I’m so sad to hear she has left us. Hugs to her friends and family, and to all her readers who will miss her.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this! I was a huge Jo Beverley fan girl. I never met her in person, but I “met” her on GEnie Romex back in the day. And I joined her then-snail mail newsletter. Oddly enough, just a week ago, my mother gave me an unopened letter she’d found while going through some boxes. It was a newsletter from Jo, sent to my parents’ address because I’d been living with them when my husband was stationed in Korea several years ago. It’s dated Spring 2004, and she included a couple of signed bookplates. I loved her books. I used to run out and buy them brand new, then devour them immediately. I couldn’t wait for the newest one, and as an aspiring author at the time, I studied them, trying to learn just *how* she did it. How did she make those characters so real and wonderful? How did she make me need to know more? How did she make me think if I did enough research, I’d find mention of them in the historical records of the time? I need to go and reread my Jo Beverley collection. I’m so sad to hear she has left us. Hugs to her friends and family, and to all her readers who will miss her.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this! I was a huge Jo Beverley fan girl. I never met her in person, but I “met” her on GEnie Romex back in the day. And I joined her then-snail mail newsletter. Oddly enough, just a week ago, my mother gave me an unopened letter she’d found while going through some boxes. It was a newsletter from Jo, sent to my parents’ address because I’d been living with them when my husband was stationed in Korea several years ago. It’s dated Spring 2004, and she included a couple of signed bookplates. I loved her books. I used to run out and buy them brand new, then devour them immediately. I couldn’t wait for the newest one, and as an aspiring author at the time, I studied them, trying to learn just *how* she did it. How did she make those characters so real and wonderful? How did she make me need to know more? How did she make me think if I did enough research, I’d find mention of them in the historical records of the time? I need to go and reread my Jo Beverley collection. I’m so sad to hear she has left us. Hugs to her friends and family, and to all her readers who will miss her.
I couldn’t be more shocked. Jo was amazing…smart…and vital. I vividly remember the first time I met her. It was my first Ninc conference. She and MaryJo were discussing the biological imperatives of romance And the last time, again a Ninc conference. Marianna Jameson and I were fortunate enough to lure her into having dinner with us…
My condolences to her family and to the all the wenches. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your loss.
I couldn’t be more shocked. Jo was amazing…smart…and vital. I vividly remember the first time I met her. It was my first Ninc conference. She and MaryJo were discussing the biological imperatives of romance And the last time, again a Ninc conference. Marianna Jameson and I were fortunate enough to lure her into having dinner with us…
My condolences to her family and to the all the wenches. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your loss.
I couldn’t be more shocked. Jo was amazing…smart…and vital. I vividly remember the first time I met her. It was my first Ninc conference. She and MaryJo were discussing the biological imperatives of romance And the last time, again a Ninc conference. Marianna Jameson and I were fortunate enough to lure her into having dinner with us…
My condolences to her family and to the all the wenches. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your loss.
I couldn’t be more shocked. Jo was amazing…smart…and vital. I vividly remember the first time I met her. It was my first Ninc conference. She and MaryJo were discussing the biological imperatives of romance And the last time, again a Ninc conference. Marianna Jameson and I were fortunate enough to lure her into having dinner with us…
My condolences to her family and to the all the wenches. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your loss.
I couldn’t be more shocked. Jo was amazing…smart…and vital. I vividly remember the first time I met her. It was my first Ninc conference. She and MaryJo were discussing the biological imperatives of romance And the last time, again a Ninc conference. Marianna Jameson and I were fortunate enough to lure her into having dinner with us…
My condolences to her family and to the all the wenches. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your loss.
You know how sometimes when you first “meet” someone online and then you meet them in person, they sound different than you expected? Not Jo. I always knew she’d have that lovely, regal accent, and always heard all her notes and posts in that voice. She was the heart and soul of our group of dear friends, and I can’t exaggerate the size of the hole she will leave. To know I’ll never again see a message from her, signed with her ever-present “Cheers,” breaks my heart.
You know how sometimes when you first “meet” someone online and then you meet them in person, they sound different than you expected? Not Jo. I always knew she’d have that lovely, regal accent, and always heard all her notes and posts in that voice. She was the heart and soul of our group of dear friends, and I can’t exaggerate the size of the hole she will leave. To know I’ll never again see a message from her, signed with her ever-present “Cheers,” breaks my heart.
You know how sometimes when you first “meet” someone online and then you meet them in person, they sound different than you expected? Not Jo. I always knew she’d have that lovely, regal accent, and always heard all her notes and posts in that voice. She was the heart and soul of our group of dear friends, and I can’t exaggerate the size of the hole she will leave. To know I’ll never again see a message from her, signed with her ever-present “Cheers,” breaks my heart.
You know how sometimes when you first “meet” someone online and then you meet them in person, they sound different than you expected? Not Jo. I always knew she’d have that lovely, regal accent, and always heard all her notes and posts in that voice. She was the heart and soul of our group of dear friends, and I can’t exaggerate the size of the hole she will leave. To know I’ll never again see a message from her, signed with her ever-present “Cheers,” breaks my heart.
You know how sometimes when you first “meet” someone online and then you meet them in person, they sound different than you expected? Not Jo. I always knew she’d have that lovely, regal accent, and always heard all her notes and posts in that voice. She was the heart and soul of our group of dear friends, and I can’t exaggerate the size of the hole she will leave. To know I’ll never again see a message from her, signed with her ever-present “Cheers,” breaks my heart.
I’m sad, not only for the loss to the world of books and me, but for the loss of your friend. My sympathy to all of you.
I’m sad, not only for the loss to the world of books and me, but for the loss of your friend. My sympathy to all of you.
I’m sad, not only for the loss to the world of books and me, but for the loss of your friend. My sympathy to all of you.
I’m sad, not only for the loss to the world of books and me, but for the loss of your friend. My sympathy to all of you.
I’m sad, not only for the loss to the world of books and me, but for the loss of your friend. My sympathy to all of you.
I was absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear about Jo’s death. I always enjoyed reading her books. She will be missed deeply by so many people. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
I was absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear about Jo’s death. I always enjoyed reading her books. She will be missed deeply by so many people. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
I was absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear about Jo’s death. I always enjoyed reading her books. She will be missed deeply by so many people. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
I was absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear about Jo’s death. I always enjoyed reading her books. She will be missed deeply by so many people. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
I was absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear about Jo’s death. I always enjoyed reading her books. She will be missed deeply by so many people. My condolences to all of her family and friends.
So sorry to hear this. She brought me so many hours of reading pleasure. My condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry to hear this. She brought me so many hours of reading pleasure. My condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry to hear this. She brought me so many hours of reading pleasure. My condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry to hear this. She brought me so many hours of reading pleasure. My condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry to hear this. She brought me so many hours of reading pleasure. My condolences to her family and friends.
I am heartbroken. I was lucky enough to meet her after two decades of being a fan and she was just as lovely and gracious as I knew she’d be. She was, along with MJP, Mary Balogh, and Edith Layton, Jo Beverley was among my earliest Regency reads. And I’ve recommended Emily and the Dark Angel to more readers than I can count. I knew she wouldn’t live forever, but I wasn’t ready to lose her yet. Thank you, Jo, for giving me a love of an Era that’s given me years of great reads and a career of my own. RIP
I am heartbroken. I was lucky enough to meet her after two decades of being a fan and she was just as lovely and gracious as I knew she’d be. She was, along with MJP, Mary Balogh, and Edith Layton, Jo Beverley was among my earliest Regency reads. And I’ve recommended Emily and the Dark Angel to more readers than I can count. I knew she wouldn’t live forever, but I wasn’t ready to lose her yet. Thank you, Jo, for giving me a love of an Era that’s given me years of great reads and a career of my own. RIP
I am heartbroken. I was lucky enough to meet her after two decades of being a fan and she was just as lovely and gracious as I knew she’d be. She was, along with MJP, Mary Balogh, and Edith Layton, Jo Beverley was among my earliest Regency reads. And I’ve recommended Emily and the Dark Angel to more readers than I can count. I knew she wouldn’t live forever, but I wasn’t ready to lose her yet. Thank you, Jo, for giving me a love of an Era that’s given me years of great reads and a career of my own. RIP
I am heartbroken. I was lucky enough to meet her after two decades of being a fan and she was just as lovely and gracious as I knew she’d be. She was, along with MJP, Mary Balogh, and Edith Layton, Jo Beverley was among my earliest Regency reads. And I’ve recommended Emily and the Dark Angel to more readers than I can count. I knew she wouldn’t live forever, but I wasn’t ready to lose her yet. Thank you, Jo, for giving me a love of an Era that’s given me years of great reads and a career of my own. RIP
I am heartbroken. I was lucky enough to meet her after two decades of being a fan and she was just as lovely and gracious as I knew she’d be. She was, along with MJP, Mary Balogh, and Edith Layton, Jo Beverley was among my earliest Regency reads. And I’ve recommended Emily and the Dark Angel to more readers than I can count. I knew she wouldn’t live forever, but I wasn’t ready to lose her yet. Thank you, Jo, for giving me a love of an Era that’s given me years of great reads and a career of my own. RIP
I really hate to hear this. She was one of my favorite authors and she will certainly be missed.
I really hate to hear this. She was one of my favorite authors and she will certainly be missed.
I really hate to hear this. She was one of my favorite authors and she will certainly be missed.
I really hate to hear this. She was one of my favorite authors and she will certainly be missed.
I really hate to hear this. She was one of my favorite authors and she will certainly be missed.
Jo was my mentor, and a friend. How could you not be friends with a woman so kind, generous and patient?
Her true love was the medieval, but whatever period she wrote in, she made the reader inhabit it.
When I was a brand-new newbier than newbie, she rewrote my query letter, so it sounded less like a business document. “You’re much nicer than this makes you sound,” she said. That was typical of her.
I got to know her better when she came to Britain. I loved that she didn’t bear fools gladly. We didn’t agree on everything, and I loved that too, because it meant we could discuss stuff.
I’m going to miss her like the dickens.
Jo was my mentor, and a friend. How could you not be friends with a woman so kind, generous and patient?
Her true love was the medieval, but whatever period she wrote in, she made the reader inhabit it.
When I was a brand-new newbier than newbie, she rewrote my query letter, so it sounded less like a business document. “You’re much nicer than this makes you sound,” she said. That was typical of her.
I got to know her better when she came to Britain. I loved that she didn’t bear fools gladly. We didn’t agree on everything, and I loved that too, because it meant we could discuss stuff.
I’m going to miss her like the dickens.
Jo was my mentor, and a friend. How could you not be friends with a woman so kind, generous and patient?
Her true love was the medieval, but whatever period she wrote in, she made the reader inhabit it.
When I was a brand-new newbier than newbie, she rewrote my query letter, so it sounded less like a business document. “You’re much nicer than this makes you sound,” she said. That was typical of her.
I got to know her better when she came to Britain. I loved that she didn’t bear fools gladly. We didn’t agree on everything, and I loved that too, because it meant we could discuss stuff.
I’m going to miss her like the dickens.
Jo was my mentor, and a friend. How could you not be friends with a woman so kind, generous and patient?
Her true love was the medieval, but whatever period she wrote in, she made the reader inhabit it.
When I was a brand-new newbier than newbie, she rewrote my query letter, so it sounded less like a business document. “You’re much nicer than this makes you sound,” she said. That was typical of her.
I got to know her better when she came to Britain. I loved that she didn’t bear fools gladly. We didn’t agree on everything, and I loved that too, because it meant we could discuss stuff.
I’m going to miss her like the dickens.
Jo was my mentor, and a friend. How could you not be friends with a woman so kind, generous and patient?
Her true love was the medieval, but whatever period she wrote in, she made the reader inhabit it.
When I was a brand-new newbier than newbie, she rewrote my query letter, so it sounded less like a business document. “You’re much nicer than this makes you sound,” she said. That was typical of her.
I got to know her better when she came to Britain. I loved that she didn’t bear fools gladly. We didn’t agree on everything, and I loved that too, because it meant we could discuss stuff.
I’m going to miss her like the dickens.
My thoughts and prayers for Jo Beverley’s family. She brought me so many hours of enjoyment, love her Rogues.
My thoughts and prayers for Jo Beverley’s family. She brought me so many hours of enjoyment, love her Rogues.
My thoughts and prayers for Jo Beverley’s family. She brought me so many hours of enjoyment, love her Rogues.
My thoughts and prayers for Jo Beverley’s family. She brought me so many hours of enjoyment, love her Rogues.
My thoughts and prayers for Jo Beverley’s family. She brought me so many hours of enjoyment, love her Rogues.
Once upon a time I wandered into a bookstore. I had not been reading for years, but I was looking for something to light the spark again. Jo Beverley’s Malloren books caught my eye, and I was hooked. I think I have all of her books on my keeper shelves, except the newest one. That one I read in one night, then sent to my mom – it was too good not to share immediately. (Mom will give it back.) I am glad we have one more book to look forward to – but it won’t be enough. What a great loss her voice will be.
Once upon a time I wandered into a bookstore. I had not been reading for years, but I was looking for something to light the spark again. Jo Beverley’s Malloren books caught my eye, and I was hooked. I think I have all of her books on my keeper shelves, except the newest one. That one I read in one night, then sent to my mom – it was too good not to share immediately. (Mom will give it back.) I am glad we have one more book to look forward to – but it won’t be enough. What a great loss her voice will be.
Once upon a time I wandered into a bookstore. I had not been reading for years, but I was looking for something to light the spark again. Jo Beverley’s Malloren books caught my eye, and I was hooked. I think I have all of her books on my keeper shelves, except the newest one. That one I read in one night, then sent to my mom – it was too good not to share immediately. (Mom will give it back.) I am glad we have one more book to look forward to – but it won’t be enough. What a great loss her voice will be.
Once upon a time I wandered into a bookstore. I had not been reading for years, but I was looking for something to light the spark again. Jo Beverley’s Malloren books caught my eye, and I was hooked. I think I have all of her books on my keeper shelves, except the newest one. That one I read in one night, then sent to my mom – it was too good not to share immediately. (Mom will give it back.) I am glad we have one more book to look forward to – but it won’t be enough. What a great loss her voice will be.
Once upon a time I wandered into a bookstore. I had not been reading for years, but I was looking for something to light the spark again. Jo Beverley’s Malloren books caught my eye, and I was hooked. I think I have all of her books on my keeper shelves, except the newest one. That one I read in one night, then sent to my mom – it was too good not to share immediately. (Mom will give it back.) I am glad we have one more book to look forward to – but it won’t be enough. What a great loss her voice will be.
She was delightful in a Brit, elegant way! “Flying into the Mist” spoke to me so many years ago!
She was delightful in a Brit, elegant way! “Flying into the Mist” spoke to me so many years ago!
She was delightful in a Brit, elegant way! “Flying into the Mist” spoke to me so many years ago!
She was delightful in a Brit, elegant way! “Flying into the Mist” spoke to me so many years ago!
She was delightful in a Brit, elegant way! “Flying into the Mist” spoke to me so many years ago!
Thank you for sharing your lovely stories with me. I appreciate the effort you put into giving me so much pleasure. Peace for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your lovely stories with me. I appreciate the effort you put into giving me so much pleasure. Peace for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your lovely stories with me. I appreciate the effort you put into giving me so much pleasure. Peace for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your lovely stories with me. I appreciate the effort you put into giving me so much pleasure. Peace for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your lovely stories with me. I appreciate the effort you put into giving me so much pleasure. Peace for you and your family.
So sad to learn of this news. Jo was a class act all the way. We were honored at Kensington Publishing to have published some of her wonderful words. Our condolences to her friends and family.
Steve Zacharius
So sad to learn of this news. Jo was a class act all the way. We were honored at Kensington Publishing to have published some of her wonderful words. Our condolences to her friends and family.
Steve Zacharius
So sad to learn of this news. Jo was a class act all the way. We were honored at Kensington Publishing to have published some of her wonderful words. Our condolences to her friends and family.
Steve Zacharius
So sad to learn of this news. Jo was a class act all the way. We were honored at Kensington Publishing to have published some of her wonderful words. Our condolences to her friends and family.
Steve Zacharius
So sad to learn of this news. Jo was a class act all the way. We were honored at Kensington Publishing to have published some of her wonderful words. Our condolences to her friends and family.
Steve Zacharius
Bless your heart I am so sorry for your loss.
Bless your heart I am so sorry for your loss.
Bless your heart I am so sorry for your loss.
Bless your heart I am so sorry for your loss.
Bless your heart I am so sorry for your loss.
I didn’t know Jo Beverly as a friend, but I had the great fortune to spend a few hours with her last summer. I walked into a volunteer job at RWA in New York, and there she was, Jo Beverly, volunteering with me! I’m a longtime fan of her books, and at first I was totally star struck. But it was just her and me in what must have been the quietest volunteer job in the conference, and we ended up sitting and talking the entire time. We spoke about her family, her home, the book she was working on. I was too shy to speak much about myself but I loved listening to her tell stories in her gorgeous voice. She was so friendly, gracious and encouraging. She told me to keep writing no matter what, to never stop learning, and to always try to write better books. Great advice from a wonderful author and a memory I’ll always cherish. I am so very sorry to hear that she has left us and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.
I didn’t know Jo Beverly as a friend, but I had the great fortune to spend a few hours with her last summer. I walked into a volunteer job at RWA in New York, and there she was, Jo Beverly, volunteering with me! I’m a longtime fan of her books, and at first I was totally star struck. But it was just her and me in what must have been the quietest volunteer job in the conference, and we ended up sitting and talking the entire time. We spoke about her family, her home, the book she was working on. I was too shy to speak much about myself but I loved listening to her tell stories in her gorgeous voice. She was so friendly, gracious and encouraging. She told me to keep writing no matter what, to never stop learning, and to always try to write better books. Great advice from a wonderful author and a memory I’ll always cherish. I am so very sorry to hear that she has left us and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.
I didn’t know Jo Beverly as a friend, but I had the great fortune to spend a few hours with her last summer. I walked into a volunteer job at RWA in New York, and there she was, Jo Beverly, volunteering with me! I’m a longtime fan of her books, and at first I was totally star struck. But it was just her and me in what must have been the quietest volunteer job in the conference, and we ended up sitting and talking the entire time. We spoke about her family, her home, the book she was working on. I was too shy to speak much about myself but I loved listening to her tell stories in her gorgeous voice. She was so friendly, gracious and encouraging. She told me to keep writing no matter what, to never stop learning, and to always try to write better books. Great advice from a wonderful author and a memory I’ll always cherish. I am so very sorry to hear that she has left us and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.
I didn’t know Jo Beverly as a friend, but I had the great fortune to spend a few hours with her last summer. I walked into a volunteer job at RWA in New York, and there she was, Jo Beverly, volunteering with me! I’m a longtime fan of her books, and at first I was totally star struck. But it was just her and me in what must have been the quietest volunteer job in the conference, and we ended up sitting and talking the entire time. We spoke about her family, her home, the book she was working on. I was too shy to speak much about myself but I loved listening to her tell stories in her gorgeous voice. She was so friendly, gracious and encouraging. She told me to keep writing no matter what, to never stop learning, and to always try to write better books. Great advice from a wonderful author and a memory I’ll always cherish. I am so very sorry to hear that she has left us and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.
I didn’t know Jo Beverly as a friend, but I had the great fortune to spend a few hours with her last summer. I walked into a volunteer job at RWA in New York, and there she was, Jo Beverly, volunteering with me! I’m a longtime fan of her books, and at first I was totally star struck. But it was just her and me in what must have been the quietest volunteer job in the conference, and we ended up sitting and talking the entire time. We spoke about her family, her home, the book she was working on. I was too shy to speak much about myself but I loved listening to her tell stories in her gorgeous voice. She was so friendly, gracious and encouraging. She told me to keep writing no matter what, to never stop learning, and to always try to write better books. Great advice from a wonderful author and a memory I’ll always cherish. I am so very sorry to hear that she has left us and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.
I feel as if I have lost a good friend and I only knew Jo through her books and blogs. I can only imagine the loss the Wenches, other authors, friends and family must be feeling. Jo is on to her next great adventure. The rest of us will hold her in our hearts. I just shared a piece on Facebook that I will put here as well. It’s how I would want to be remembered while those I love and who loved me wait to be reunited. By Henry Scott-Holland
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we always enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow in it. Life means all that it ever meany. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
I feel as if I have lost a good friend and I only knew Jo through her books and blogs. I can only imagine the loss the Wenches, other authors, friends and family must be feeling. Jo is on to her next great adventure. The rest of us will hold her in our hearts. I just shared a piece on Facebook that I will put here as well. It’s how I would want to be remembered while those I love and who loved me wait to be reunited. By Henry Scott-Holland
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we always enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow in it. Life means all that it ever meany. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
I feel as if I have lost a good friend and I only knew Jo through her books and blogs. I can only imagine the loss the Wenches, other authors, friends and family must be feeling. Jo is on to her next great adventure. The rest of us will hold her in our hearts. I just shared a piece on Facebook that I will put here as well. It’s how I would want to be remembered while those I love and who loved me wait to be reunited. By Henry Scott-Holland
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we always enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow in it. Life means all that it ever meany. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
I feel as if I have lost a good friend and I only knew Jo through her books and blogs. I can only imagine the loss the Wenches, other authors, friends and family must be feeling. Jo is on to her next great adventure. The rest of us will hold her in our hearts. I just shared a piece on Facebook that I will put here as well. It’s how I would want to be remembered while those I love and who loved me wait to be reunited. By Henry Scott-Holland
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we always enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow in it. Life means all that it ever meany. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
I feel as if I have lost a good friend and I only knew Jo through her books and blogs. I can only imagine the loss the Wenches, other authors, friends and family must be feeling. Jo is on to her next great adventure. The rest of us will hold her in our hearts. I just shared a piece on Facebook that I will put here as well. It’s how I would want to be remembered while those I love and who loved me wait to be reunited. By Henry Scott-Holland
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we always enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow in it. Life means all that it ever meany. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
This is indeed a huge loss. There is now an empty spot in the historical world that will never be filled by anyone quite like Jo Beverley. We miss you Jo.
This is indeed a huge loss. There is now an empty spot in the historical world that will never be filled by anyone quite like Jo Beverley. We miss you Jo.
This is indeed a huge loss. There is now an empty spot in the historical world that will never be filled by anyone quite like Jo Beverley. We miss you Jo.
This is indeed a huge loss. There is now an empty spot in the historical world that will never be filled by anyone quite like Jo Beverley. We miss you Jo.
This is indeed a huge loss. There is now an empty spot in the historical world that will never be filled by anyone quite like Jo Beverley. We miss you Jo.
I have never met Jo but she is my absolute favorite author.
Jo’s stories were all unique, fresh and humane. Her characters believable, lovable and enjoyable. I can only think that she was a lovely as her creations.
I have read her stories many, many times and am, just now, re-reading the Company of Rogues…with this very sad news the stories have more poignancy since I know there will be no more sightings of Nicholas and Eleanor or my favorites, Beth and Luce. To jump back further in time, no more sightings of Bey and Diana…Cyn and Chastity…the list of marvelous people goes on and on.
To shamelessly plagiarize – To all the fallen: may they be young in heaven. To all the wounded: may they have strength and heal. To all the bereaved: may they feel joy again. And please God, may there one day be an end to cancer.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
I have never met Jo but she is my absolute favorite author.
Jo’s stories were all unique, fresh and humane. Her characters believable, lovable and enjoyable. I can only think that she was a lovely as her creations.
I have read her stories many, many times and am, just now, re-reading the Company of Rogues…with this very sad news the stories have more poignancy since I know there will be no more sightings of Nicholas and Eleanor or my favorites, Beth and Luce. To jump back further in time, no more sightings of Bey and Diana…Cyn and Chastity…the list of marvelous people goes on and on.
To shamelessly plagiarize – To all the fallen: may they be young in heaven. To all the wounded: may they have strength and heal. To all the bereaved: may they feel joy again. And please God, may there one day be an end to cancer.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
I have never met Jo but she is my absolute favorite author.
Jo’s stories were all unique, fresh and humane. Her characters believable, lovable and enjoyable. I can only think that she was a lovely as her creations.
I have read her stories many, many times and am, just now, re-reading the Company of Rogues…with this very sad news the stories have more poignancy since I know there will be no more sightings of Nicholas and Eleanor or my favorites, Beth and Luce. To jump back further in time, no more sightings of Bey and Diana…Cyn and Chastity…the list of marvelous people goes on and on.
To shamelessly plagiarize – To all the fallen: may they be young in heaven. To all the wounded: may they have strength and heal. To all the bereaved: may they feel joy again. And please God, may there one day be an end to cancer.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
I have never met Jo but she is my absolute favorite author.
Jo’s stories were all unique, fresh and humane. Her characters believable, lovable and enjoyable. I can only think that she was a lovely as her creations.
I have read her stories many, many times and am, just now, re-reading the Company of Rogues…with this very sad news the stories have more poignancy since I know there will be no more sightings of Nicholas and Eleanor or my favorites, Beth and Luce. To jump back further in time, no more sightings of Bey and Diana…Cyn and Chastity…the list of marvelous people goes on and on.
To shamelessly plagiarize – To all the fallen: may they be young in heaven. To all the wounded: may they have strength and heal. To all the bereaved: may they feel joy again. And please God, may there one day be an end to cancer.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
I have never met Jo but she is my absolute favorite author.
Jo’s stories were all unique, fresh and humane. Her characters believable, lovable and enjoyable. I can only think that she was a lovely as her creations.
I have read her stories many, many times and am, just now, re-reading the Company of Rogues…with this very sad news the stories have more poignancy since I know there will be no more sightings of Nicholas and Eleanor or my favorites, Beth and Luce. To jump back further in time, no more sightings of Bey and Diana…Cyn and Chastity…the list of marvelous people goes on and on.
To shamelessly plagiarize – To all the fallen: may they be young in heaven. To all the wounded: may they have strength and heal. To all the bereaved: may they feel joy again. And please God, may there one day be an end to cancer.
My condolences to all her family and friends.
Once A Solider is sitting next to me as I type this…I’m at a complete loss. I grew up pilfering Jo’s books from my mom’s shelves. I fell in love with her older books (Hazard and My Lady Notorious). The writing community has lost such a talented woman and artist.
Once A Solider is sitting next to me as I type this…I’m at a complete loss. I grew up pilfering Jo’s books from my mom’s shelves. I fell in love with her older books (Hazard and My Lady Notorious). The writing community has lost such a talented woman and artist.
Once A Solider is sitting next to me as I type this…I’m at a complete loss. I grew up pilfering Jo’s books from my mom’s shelves. I fell in love with her older books (Hazard and My Lady Notorious). The writing community has lost such a talented woman and artist.
Once A Solider is sitting next to me as I type this…I’m at a complete loss. I grew up pilfering Jo’s books from my mom’s shelves. I fell in love with her older books (Hazard and My Lady Notorious). The writing community has lost such a talented woman and artist.
Once A Solider is sitting next to me as I type this…I’m at a complete loss. I grew up pilfering Jo’s books from my mom’s shelves. I fell in love with her older books (Hazard and My Lady Notorious). The writing community has lost such a talented woman and artist.
So sad. She will be greatly missed
Arksarge
So sad. She will be greatly missed
Arksarge
So sad. She will be greatly missed
Arksarge
So sad. She will be greatly missed
Arksarge
So sad. She will be greatly missed
Arksarge
I “met” Jo when I was looking for another book to read, and saw her last name — the same name as my favorite aunt! Kid it! I picked up the book and fell in love. I Always enjoyed a new Jo Beverly book, and they are on my reread list. She’ll be missed.
I “met” Jo when I was looking for another book to read, and saw her last name — the same name as my favorite aunt! Kid it! I picked up the book and fell in love. I Always enjoyed a new Jo Beverly book, and they are on my reread list. She’ll be missed.
I “met” Jo when I was looking for another book to read, and saw her last name — the same name as my favorite aunt! Kid it! I picked up the book and fell in love. I Always enjoyed a new Jo Beverly book, and they are on my reread list. She’ll be missed.
I “met” Jo when I was looking for another book to read, and saw her last name — the same name as my favorite aunt! Kid it! I picked up the book and fell in love. I Always enjoyed a new Jo Beverly book, and they are on my reread list. She’ll be missed.
I “met” Jo when I was looking for another book to read, and saw her last name — the same name as my favorite aunt! Kid it! I picked up the book and fell in love. I Always enjoyed a new Jo Beverly book, and they are on my reread list. She’ll be missed.
This is such a shock and so sad. My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met Jo several times at conferences and she was a wonderful speaker. And such a font of information and so generous in sharing. She was my favorite, daring, go to regency author. You, milady, shall be missed.
This is such a shock and so sad. My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met Jo several times at conferences and she was a wonderful speaker. And such a font of information and so generous in sharing. She was my favorite, daring, go to regency author. You, milady, shall be missed.
This is such a shock and so sad. My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met Jo several times at conferences and she was a wonderful speaker. And such a font of information and so generous in sharing. She was my favorite, daring, go to regency author. You, milady, shall be missed.
This is such a shock and so sad. My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met Jo several times at conferences and she was a wonderful speaker. And such a font of information and so generous in sharing. She was my favorite, daring, go to regency author. You, milady, shall be missed.
This is such a shock and so sad. My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met Jo several times at conferences and she was a wonderful speaker. And such a font of information and so generous in sharing. She was my favorite, daring, go to regency author. You, milady, shall be missed.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ve always greatly enjoyed her blog posts on here and will miss them dreadfully.
My heart goes out to all her dear Wenchly friends, fellow writers and especially her family.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ve always greatly enjoyed her blog posts on here and will miss them dreadfully.
My heart goes out to all her dear Wenchly friends, fellow writers and especially her family.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ve always greatly enjoyed her blog posts on here and will miss them dreadfully.
My heart goes out to all her dear Wenchly friends, fellow writers and especially her family.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ve always greatly enjoyed her blog posts on here and will miss them dreadfully.
My heart goes out to all her dear Wenchly friends, fellow writers and especially her family.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ve always greatly enjoyed her blog posts on here and will miss them dreadfully.
My heart goes out to all her dear Wenchly friends, fellow writers and especially her family.
My sympathies to all of you and also to Jo’s family.
My sympathies to all of you and also to Jo’s family.
My sympathies to all of you and also to Jo’s family.
My sympathies to all of you and also to Jo’s family.
My sympathies to all of you and also to Jo’s family.
Oh, I am so sad to hear this. I read and loved Jo’s books, especially her Mallorens, long before I was published. Shortly after my first book came out, I was invited to be part of a historical romance anthology called “In Praise of Younger Men”—a concept that Jo had developed and sold to Signet Books. All I could think of for weeks was: OMG, my name is going to be on a cover with Jo Beverley! Talk about dreams come true. RIP, Jo. You will be so, so missed.
Oh, I am so sad to hear this. I read and loved Jo’s books, especially her Mallorens, long before I was published. Shortly after my first book came out, I was invited to be part of a historical romance anthology called “In Praise of Younger Men”—a concept that Jo had developed and sold to Signet Books. All I could think of for weeks was: OMG, my name is going to be on a cover with Jo Beverley! Talk about dreams come true. RIP, Jo. You will be so, so missed.
Oh, I am so sad to hear this. I read and loved Jo’s books, especially her Mallorens, long before I was published. Shortly after my first book came out, I was invited to be part of a historical romance anthology called “In Praise of Younger Men”—a concept that Jo had developed and sold to Signet Books. All I could think of for weeks was: OMG, my name is going to be on a cover with Jo Beverley! Talk about dreams come true. RIP, Jo. You will be so, so missed.
Oh, I am so sad to hear this. I read and loved Jo’s books, especially her Mallorens, long before I was published. Shortly after my first book came out, I was invited to be part of a historical romance anthology called “In Praise of Younger Men”—a concept that Jo had developed and sold to Signet Books. All I could think of for weeks was: OMG, my name is going to be on a cover with Jo Beverley! Talk about dreams come true. RIP, Jo. You will be so, so missed.
Oh, I am so sad to hear this. I read and loved Jo’s books, especially her Mallorens, long before I was published. Shortly after my first book came out, I was invited to be part of a historical romance anthology called “In Praise of Younger Men”—a concept that Jo had developed and sold to Signet Books. All I could think of for weeks was: OMG, my name is going to be on a cover with Jo Beverley! Talk about dreams come true. RIP, Jo. You will be so, so missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. . She was one of the first authors I read and made me want more. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.P. Sweet lady
I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. . She was one of the first authors I read and made me want more. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.P. Sweet lady
I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. . She was one of the first authors I read and made me want more. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.P. Sweet lady
I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. . She was one of the first authors I read and made me want more. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.P. Sweet lady
I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. . She was one of the first authors I read and made me want more. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.P. Sweet lady
I am shocked and sad. Jo and MJP were the two “modern” Regency writers who first inspired me. She will be missed so much.
I am shocked and sad. Jo and MJP were the two “modern” Regency writers who first inspired me. She will be missed so much.
I am shocked and sad. Jo and MJP were the two “modern” Regency writers who first inspired me. She will be missed so much.
I am shocked and sad. Jo and MJP were the two “modern” Regency writers who first inspired me. She will be missed so much.
I am shocked and sad. Jo and MJP were the two “modern” Regency writers who first inspired me. She will be missed so much.
I am devastated by this news. She was one of my absolute favorite authors and such a gracious person.
I distinctly remember the spring I discovered her books. First the Mallorens, then the Rogues, then the medieval, then the Regencies. I bought every book of hers I could lay my hands on and I read them back-to-back. Me and my red rocking chair and JoBev–we were united that spring.
Then that summer at the RWA conference, I met her in person. I was floored. I stammered and blushed and babbled incoherently. She listened very patiently, said “thank you,” gave me a bookmark, and signed my book. I also attended her “Flying into the Mist” workshop. And every RWA that I attended after that: I met her at the signing and attended her workshop.
Despite all my gushing over the years, I don’t think I have ever managed to quite convey my love of her books and her influence over me as an aspiring writer. She’s going to be so missed, so missed. The historical romance fiction world is forever dimmed.
And to you, Wenches, and others in this thread who were privileged to know her personally, my hugs and heartfelt condolences.
I am devastated by this news. She was one of my absolute favorite authors and such a gracious person.
I distinctly remember the spring I discovered her books. First the Mallorens, then the Rogues, then the medieval, then the Regencies. I bought every book of hers I could lay my hands on and I read them back-to-back. Me and my red rocking chair and JoBev–we were united that spring.
Then that summer at the RWA conference, I met her in person. I was floored. I stammered and blushed and babbled incoherently. She listened very patiently, said “thank you,” gave me a bookmark, and signed my book. I also attended her “Flying into the Mist” workshop. And every RWA that I attended after that: I met her at the signing and attended her workshop.
Despite all my gushing over the years, I don’t think I have ever managed to quite convey my love of her books and her influence over me as an aspiring writer. She’s going to be so missed, so missed. The historical romance fiction world is forever dimmed.
And to you, Wenches, and others in this thread who were privileged to know her personally, my hugs and heartfelt condolences.
I am devastated by this news. She was one of my absolute favorite authors and such a gracious person.
I distinctly remember the spring I discovered her books. First the Mallorens, then the Rogues, then the medieval, then the Regencies. I bought every book of hers I could lay my hands on and I read them back-to-back. Me and my red rocking chair and JoBev–we were united that spring.
Then that summer at the RWA conference, I met her in person. I was floored. I stammered and blushed and babbled incoherently. She listened very patiently, said “thank you,” gave me a bookmark, and signed my book. I also attended her “Flying into the Mist” workshop. And every RWA that I attended after that: I met her at the signing and attended her workshop.
Despite all my gushing over the years, I don’t think I have ever managed to quite convey my love of her books and her influence over me as an aspiring writer. She’s going to be so missed, so missed. The historical romance fiction world is forever dimmed.
And to you, Wenches, and others in this thread who were privileged to know her personally, my hugs and heartfelt condolences.
I am devastated by this news. She was one of my absolute favorite authors and such a gracious person.
I distinctly remember the spring I discovered her books. First the Mallorens, then the Rogues, then the medieval, then the Regencies. I bought every book of hers I could lay my hands on and I read them back-to-back. Me and my red rocking chair and JoBev–we were united that spring.
Then that summer at the RWA conference, I met her in person. I was floored. I stammered and blushed and babbled incoherently. She listened very patiently, said “thank you,” gave me a bookmark, and signed my book. I also attended her “Flying into the Mist” workshop. And every RWA that I attended after that: I met her at the signing and attended her workshop.
Despite all my gushing over the years, I don’t think I have ever managed to quite convey my love of her books and her influence over me as an aspiring writer. She’s going to be so missed, so missed. The historical romance fiction world is forever dimmed.
And to you, Wenches, and others in this thread who were privileged to know her personally, my hugs and heartfelt condolences.
I am devastated by this news. She was one of my absolute favorite authors and such a gracious person.
I distinctly remember the spring I discovered her books. First the Mallorens, then the Rogues, then the medieval, then the Regencies. I bought every book of hers I could lay my hands on and I read them back-to-back. Me and my red rocking chair and JoBev–we were united that spring.
Then that summer at the RWA conference, I met her in person. I was floored. I stammered and blushed and babbled incoherently. She listened very patiently, said “thank you,” gave me a bookmark, and signed my book. I also attended her “Flying into the Mist” workshop. And every RWA that I attended after that: I met her at the signing and attended her workshop.
Despite all my gushing over the years, I don’t think I have ever managed to quite convey my love of her books and her influence over me as an aspiring writer. She’s going to be so missed, so missed. The historical romance fiction world is forever dimmed.
And to you, Wenches, and others in this thread who were privileged to know her personally, my hugs and heartfelt condolences.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, and to the other Wenches who I know are feeling a terrible loss. I never met Jo, but I loved reading her posts and comments at this blog over the years, and it makes me feel like I knew her a bit. I will miss her wit and humor, and most of all, her books. I loved everything she wrote, her Malloren world, her Rogues, her Regencies and her medievals. Feeling very sad, but I will dig into my keepers and reread my favorites.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, and to the other Wenches who I know are feeling a terrible loss. I never met Jo, but I loved reading her posts and comments at this blog over the years, and it makes me feel like I knew her a bit. I will miss her wit and humor, and most of all, her books. I loved everything she wrote, her Malloren world, her Rogues, her Regencies and her medievals. Feeling very sad, but I will dig into my keepers and reread my favorites.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, and to the other Wenches who I know are feeling a terrible loss. I never met Jo, but I loved reading her posts and comments at this blog over the years, and it makes me feel like I knew her a bit. I will miss her wit and humor, and most of all, her books. I loved everything she wrote, her Malloren world, her Rogues, her Regencies and her medievals. Feeling very sad, but I will dig into my keepers and reread my favorites.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, and to the other Wenches who I know are feeling a terrible loss. I never met Jo, but I loved reading her posts and comments at this blog over the years, and it makes me feel like I knew her a bit. I will miss her wit and humor, and most of all, her books. I loved everything she wrote, her Malloren world, her Rogues, her Regencies and her medievals. Feeling very sad, but I will dig into my keepers and reread my favorites.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, and to the other Wenches who I know are feeling a terrible loss. I never met Jo, but I loved reading her posts and comments at this blog over the years, and it makes me feel like I knew her a bit. I will miss her wit and humor, and most of all, her books. I loved everything she wrote, her Malloren world, her Rogues, her Regencies and her medievals. Feeling very sad, but I will dig into my keepers and reread my favorites.
Such sad news. Jo’s books have brought me so much reading pleasure. Such wonderfully written, fully imagined stories. And as I made my first forays into writing, I was also encouraged by her essays on writing that were on her website. I, too, met her at an RWA conference, and she was so kind and smart and down-to-earth. My condolences to her family and friends.
Such sad news. Jo’s books have brought me so much reading pleasure. Such wonderfully written, fully imagined stories. And as I made my first forays into writing, I was also encouraged by her essays on writing that were on her website. I, too, met her at an RWA conference, and she was so kind and smart and down-to-earth. My condolences to her family and friends.
Such sad news. Jo’s books have brought me so much reading pleasure. Such wonderfully written, fully imagined stories. And as I made my first forays into writing, I was also encouraged by her essays on writing that were on her website. I, too, met her at an RWA conference, and she was so kind and smart and down-to-earth. My condolences to her family and friends.
Such sad news. Jo’s books have brought me so much reading pleasure. Such wonderfully written, fully imagined stories. And as I made my first forays into writing, I was also encouraged by her essays on writing that were on her website. I, too, met her at an RWA conference, and she was so kind and smart and down-to-earth. My condolences to her family and friends.
Such sad news. Jo’s books have brought me so much reading pleasure. Such wonderfully written, fully imagined stories. And as I made my first forays into writing, I was also encouraged by her essays on writing that were on her website. I, too, met her at an RWA conference, and she was so kind and smart and down-to-earth. My condolences to her family and friends.
Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this. Jo was one of the good ones in all ways.
Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this. Jo was one of the good ones in all ways.
Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this. Jo was one of the good ones in all ways.
Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this. Jo was one of the good ones in all ways.
Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this. Jo was one of the good ones in all ways.
Oh my word, my heart aches to hear of Jo’s passing. I have a memory of her that is so special and dear to me. I met her at the Surrey Int. Writers’ Conference. It was one of (if not my very first) writers’ conference. The last day was a Sunday lunch and Jo walked up to the table where I was sitting with our writing group. She was so gracious and kind. At the end of lunch, we were asked to remove our name tag lanyards so they could recycle them. Jo had a ‘Presenter’ ribbon on hers. I commented that someday I’d like to have one of those on my name tag. She took the ribbon from her name tag and stuck it to my name tag. She then told me to focus on that and never give up that goal and to work hard, never give up.
Many (MANY – like nearly a decade) years later, after attending that conference many times, I attended as a presenter and got my own presenter ribbon for my name tag. I still have the ribbon she gave me. I treasure it. I emailed her when I found out I’d be a presenter and thanked her for so graciously lighting a fire in me and helping me to chase a dream with determination. She emailed me back with a lovely reply.
She’s a GEM. May she rest in peace and love. I know she will be missed immensely.
Oh my word, my heart aches to hear of Jo’s passing. I have a memory of her that is so special and dear to me. I met her at the Surrey Int. Writers’ Conference. It was one of (if not my very first) writers’ conference. The last day was a Sunday lunch and Jo walked up to the table where I was sitting with our writing group. She was so gracious and kind. At the end of lunch, we were asked to remove our name tag lanyards so they could recycle them. Jo had a ‘Presenter’ ribbon on hers. I commented that someday I’d like to have one of those on my name tag. She took the ribbon from her name tag and stuck it to my name tag. She then told me to focus on that and never give up that goal and to work hard, never give up.
Many (MANY – like nearly a decade) years later, after attending that conference many times, I attended as a presenter and got my own presenter ribbon for my name tag. I still have the ribbon she gave me. I treasure it. I emailed her when I found out I’d be a presenter and thanked her for so graciously lighting a fire in me and helping me to chase a dream with determination. She emailed me back with a lovely reply.
She’s a GEM. May she rest in peace and love. I know she will be missed immensely.
Oh my word, my heart aches to hear of Jo’s passing. I have a memory of her that is so special and dear to me. I met her at the Surrey Int. Writers’ Conference. It was one of (if not my very first) writers’ conference. The last day was a Sunday lunch and Jo walked up to the table where I was sitting with our writing group. She was so gracious and kind. At the end of lunch, we were asked to remove our name tag lanyards so they could recycle them. Jo had a ‘Presenter’ ribbon on hers. I commented that someday I’d like to have one of those on my name tag. She took the ribbon from her name tag and stuck it to my name tag. She then told me to focus on that and never give up that goal and to work hard, never give up.
Many (MANY – like nearly a decade) years later, after attending that conference many times, I attended as a presenter and got my own presenter ribbon for my name tag. I still have the ribbon she gave me. I treasure it. I emailed her when I found out I’d be a presenter and thanked her for so graciously lighting a fire in me and helping me to chase a dream with determination. She emailed me back with a lovely reply.
She’s a GEM. May she rest in peace and love. I know she will be missed immensely.
Oh my word, my heart aches to hear of Jo’s passing. I have a memory of her that is so special and dear to me. I met her at the Surrey Int. Writers’ Conference. It was one of (if not my very first) writers’ conference. The last day was a Sunday lunch and Jo walked up to the table where I was sitting with our writing group. She was so gracious and kind. At the end of lunch, we were asked to remove our name tag lanyards so they could recycle them. Jo had a ‘Presenter’ ribbon on hers. I commented that someday I’d like to have one of those on my name tag. She took the ribbon from her name tag and stuck it to my name tag. She then told me to focus on that and never give up that goal and to work hard, never give up.
Many (MANY – like nearly a decade) years later, after attending that conference many times, I attended as a presenter and got my own presenter ribbon for my name tag. I still have the ribbon she gave me. I treasure it. I emailed her when I found out I’d be a presenter and thanked her for so graciously lighting a fire in me and helping me to chase a dream with determination. She emailed me back with a lovely reply.
She’s a GEM. May she rest in peace and love. I know she will be missed immensely.
Oh my word, my heart aches to hear of Jo’s passing. I have a memory of her that is so special and dear to me. I met her at the Surrey Int. Writers’ Conference. It was one of (if not my very first) writers’ conference. The last day was a Sunday lunch and Jo walked up to the table where I was sitting with our writing group. She was so gracious and kind. At the end of lunch, we were asked to remove our name tag lanyards so they could recycle them. Jo had a ‘Presenter’ ribbon on hers. I commented that someday I’d like to have one of those on my name tag. She took the ribbon from her name tag and stuck it to my name tag. She then told me to focus on that and never give up that goal and to work hard, never give up.
Many (MANY – like nearly a decade) years later, after attending that conference many times, I attended as a presenter and got my own presenter ribbon for my name tag. I still have the ribbon she gave me. I treasure it. I emailed her when I found out I’d be a presenter and thanked her for so graciously lighting a fire in me and helping me to chase a dream with determination. She emailed me back with a lovely reply.
She’s a GEM. May she rest in peace and love. I know she will be missed immensely.
I discoverd Jo Beverley, like all of the Wenches, through Anne Gracie. It has been the most fortunate discovery of my reading life. All your books give me hours of pleasure, all different to keep me entertained but all revealing humour and love. Jo’s most recent release, The Viscount Needs a Wife, is sitting next to my bed right now. The last story of hers I read was ‘Miss Finch and the Angel’ in The Last Chance Christmas Ball. I may be wrong, but I thought I felt her influence throughout the book from the prologue on, in the gentle wit and beautiful language and the way many individual’s personal darkness was made light.
I discoverd Jo Beverley, like all of the Wenches, through Anne Gracie. It has been the most fortunate discovery of my reading life. All your books give me hours of pleasure, all different to keep me entertained but all revealing humour and love. Jo’s most recent release, The Viscount Needs a Wife, is sitting next to my bed right now. The last story of hers I read was ‘Miss Finch and the Angel’ in The Last Chance Christmas Ball. I may be wrong, but I thought I felt her influence throughout the book from the prologue on, in the gentle wit and beautiful language and the way many individual’s personal darkness was made light.
I discoverd Jo Beverley, like all of the Wenches, through Anne Gracie. It has been the most fortunate discovery of my reading life. All your books give me hours of pleasure, all different to keep me entertained but all revealing humour and love. Jo’s most recent release, The Viscount Needs a Wife, is sitting next to my bed right now. The last story of hers I read was ‘Miss Finch and the Angel’ in The Last Chance Christmas Ball. I may be wrong, but I thought I felt her influence throughout the book from the prologue on, in the gentle wit and beautiful language and the way many individual’s personal darkness was made light.
I discoverd Jo Beverley, like all of the Wenches, through Anne Gracie. It has been the most fortunate discovery of my reading life. All your books give me hours of pleasure, all different to keep me entertained but all revealing humour and love. Jo’s most recent release, The Viscount Needs a Wife, is sitting next to my bed right now. The last story of hers I read was ‘Miss Finch and the Angel’ in The Last Chance Christmas Ball. I may be wrong, but I thought I felt her influence throughout the book from the prologue on, in the gentle wit and beautiful language and the way many individual’s personal darkness was made light.
I discoverd Jo Beverley, like all of the Wenches, through Anne Gracie. It has been the most fortunate discovery of my reading life. All your books give me hours of pleasure, all different to keep me entertained but all revealing humour and love. Jo’s most recent release, The Viscount Needs a Wife, is sitting next to my bed right now. The last story of hers I read was ‘Miss Finch and the Angel’ in The Last Chance Christmas Ball. I may be wrong, but I thought I felt her influence throughout the book from the prologue on, in the gentle wit and beautiful language and the way many individual’s personal darkness was made light.
I’m so sorry to hear this–my condolences to her family and friends. What a huge blow to the romance community! 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this–my condolences to her family and friends. What a huge blow to the romance community! 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this–my condolences to her family and friends. What a huge blow to the romance community! 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this–my condolences to her family and friends. What a huge blow to the romance community! 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this–my condolences to her family and friends. What a huge blow to the romance community! 🙁
I am just heart broken what a lovely person, as well as a wonderful author.
Twice when I was in Victoria, No picked me and a companion and took us out for tea and shopping. She was so generous with her time and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed and I hate the idea of no more Rogue/ Malloran books to look forward to eacH year.
I feel so bad losing her friendship that I can only imagine the pain her family feels. They will be in my prayers.
I am just heart broken what a lovely person, as well as a wonderful author.
Twice when I was in Victoria, No picked me and a companion and took us out for tea and shopping. She was so generous with her time and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed and I hate the idea of no more Rogue/ Malloran books to look forward to eacH year.
I feel so bad losing her friendship that I can only imagine the pain her family feels. They will be in my prayers.
I am just heart broken what a lovely person, as well as a wonderful author.
Twice when I was in Victoria, No picked me and a companion and took us out for tea and shopping. She was so generous with her time and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed and I hate the idea of no more Rogue/ Malloran books to look forward to eacH year.
I feel so bad losing her friendship that I can only imagine the pain her family feels. They will be in my prayers.
I am just heart broken what a lovely person, as well as a wonderful author.
Twice when I was in Victoria, No picked me and a companion and took us out for tea and shopping. She was so generous with her time and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed and I hate the idea of no more Rogue/ Malloran books to look forward to eacH year.
I feel so bad losing her friendship that I can only imagine the pain her family feels. They will be in my prayers.
I am just heart broken what a lovely person, as well as a wonderful author.
Twice when I was in Victoria, No picked me and a companion and took us out for tea and shopping. She was so generous with her time and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed and I hate the idea of no more Rogue/ Malloran books to look forward to eacH year.
I feel so bad losing her friendship that I can only imagine the pain her family feels. They will be in my prayers.
I’m so shocked to have read this, Jo Beverly was one of the few writers that
I bought all her books from to read and keep, most after I’ve read them I give away but never her books…..I’m so very much am going to miss her!
Rest in peace dear Jo, and thank you for the many wonderful hours I spend and still will spend reading your stories.
I’m so shocked to have read this, Jo Beverly was one of the few writers that
I bought all her books from to read and keep, most after I’ve read them I give away but never her books…..I’m so very much am going to miss her!
Rest in peace dear Jo, and thank you for the many wonderful hours I spend and still will spend reading your stories.
I’m so shocked to have read this, Jo Beverly was one of the few writers that
I bought all her books from to read and keep, most after I’ve read them I give away but never her books…..I’m so very much am going to miss her!
Rest in peace dear Jo, and thank you for the many wonderful hours I spend and still will spend reading your stories.
I’m so shocked to have read this, Jo Beverly was one of the few writers that
I bought all her books from to read and keep, most after I’ve read them I give away but never her books…..I’m so very much am going to miss her!
Rest in peace dear Jo, and thank you for the many wonderful hours I spend and still will spend reading your stories.
I’m so shocked to have read this, Jo Beverly was one of the few writers that
I bought all her books from to read and keep, most after I’ve read them I give away but never her books…..I’m so very much am going to miss her!
Rest in peace dear Jo, and thank you for the many wonderful hours I spend and still will spend reading your stories.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Jo was one of my absolute favourite authors. It’s a terrible loss for romance and writing. I only met her once but liked her enormously. The loss for the Wenches and all her friends and family, I can only imagine. Hugs to all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Jo was one of my absolute favourite authors. It’s a terrible loss for romance and writing. I only met her once but liked her enormously. The loss for the Wenches and all her friends and family, I can only imagine. Hugs to all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Jo was one of my absolute favourite authors. It’s a terrible loss for romance and writing. I only met her once but liked her enormously. The loss for the Wenches and all her friends and family, I can only imagine. Hugs to all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Jo was one of my absolute favourite authors. It’s a terrible loss for romance and writing. I only met her once but liked her enormously. The loss for the Wenches and all her friends and family, I can only imagine. Hugs to all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Jo was one of my absolute favourite authors. It’s a terrible loss for romance and writing. I only met her once but liked her enormously. The loss for the Wenches and all her friends and family, I can only imagine. Hugs to all of you.
Such a loss, but such a wonderful legacy. I finally tracked down the last Company of Rogues books I hadn’t yet read last year. What an impressive accomplishment that series is! And to have a second series set in a different period that is equally brilliant. Many writers could learn from her, and not just romance writers. I think there must be a particular place in heaven for romance writers and that the other tenants there are just like us — eagerly awaiting the next story.
Such a loss, but such a wonderful legacy. I finally tracked down the last Company of Rogues books I hadn’t yet read last year. What an impressive accomplishment that series is! And to have a second series set in a different period that is equally brilliant. Many writers could learn from her, and not just romance writers. I think there must be a particular place in heaven for romance writers and that the other tenants there are just like us — eagerly awaiting the next story.
Such a loss, but such a wonderful legacy. I finally tracked down the last Company of Rogues books I hadn’t yet read last year. What an impressive accomplishment that series is! And to have a second series set in a different period that is equally brilliant. Many writers could learn from her, and not just romance writers. I think there must be a particular place in heaven for romance writers and that the other tenants there are just like us — eagerly awaiting the next story.
Such a loss, but such a wonderful legacy. I finally tracked down the last Company of Rogues books I hadn’t yet read last year. What an impressive accomplishment that series is! And to have a second series set in a different period that is equally brilliant. Many writers could learn from her, and not just romance writers. I think there must be a particular place in heaven for romance writers and that the other tenants there are just like us — eagerly awaiting the next story.
Such a loss, but such a wonderful legacy. I finally tracked down the last Company of Rogues books I hadn’t yet read last year. What an impressive accomplishment that series is! And to have a second series set in a different period that is equally brilliant. Many writers could learn from her, and not just romance writers. I think there must be a particular place in heaven for romance writers and that the other tenants there are just like us — eagerly awaiting the next story.
We began as Walker & Co. authors at about the same times, and were both acquired by Signet. I cannot believe she is gone. Condolences to her family, colleagues, and many fans.
So many conference memories. And of course, the novels.
I am comforted in knowing she and Edith are having a delightful chin-wag, reunited in heaven.
We began as Walker & Co. authors at about the same times, and were both acquired by Signet. I cannot believe she is gone. Condolences to her family, colleagues, and many fans.
So many conference memories. And of course, the novels.
I am comforted in knowing she and Edith are having a delightful chin-wag, reunited in heaven.
We began as Walker & Co. authors at about the same times, and were both acquired by Signet. I cannot believe she is gone. Condolences to her family, colleagues, and many fans.
So many conference memories. And of course, the novels.
I am comforted in knowing she and Edith are having a delightful chin-wag, reunited in heaven.
We began as Walker & Co. authors at about the same times, and were both acquired by Signet. I cannot believe she is gone. Condolences to her family, colleagues, and many fans.
So many conference memories. And of course, the novels.
I am comforted in knowing she and Edith are having a delightful chin-wag, reunited in heaven.
We began as Walker & Co. authors at about the same times, and were both acquired by Signet. I cannot believe she is gone. Condolences to her family, colleagues, and many fans.
So many conference memories. And of course, the novels.
I am comforted in knowing she and Edith are having a delightful chin-wag, reunited in heaven.
Writing through tears here and I can’t believe this news.Like so many have said, I knew she would not live forever, but I am not ready for her to be gone. All I want is one more conference, one more time to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me, how very much her books meant and continue to mean to me. The first time I met her I was utterly starstruck. It was at a literacy signing and I babbled like an idiot. Then she discovered I had lived in England and we chatted as if she was a mere mortal interested in my impressions of England. She never failed to speak to me at any conference and to ask how my writing was going. Any of us writing historical romance today stand on the shoulders of giants. Jo Beverley was and remains one such giant. And as a person, if ever there was a gracious lady of the realm in every sense of the word it was Jo Beverley. She has left us such an amazing legacy, but oh it isn’t nearly enough. Not nearly enough. My very deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of their loss. (And the lady in pink in that last photo is me. There is a photo of me with Jo Beverley on the wall of my writing studio. It has been one of my most treasured possessions and never more so than now.)
Writing through tears here and I can’t believe this news.Like so many have said, I knew she would not live forever, but I am not ready for her to be gone. All I want is one more conference, one more time to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me, how very much her books meant and continue to mean to me. The first time I met her I was utterly starstruck. It was at a literacy signing and I babbled like an idiot. Then she discovered I had lived in England and we chatted as if she was a mere mortal interested in my impressions of England. She never failed to speak to me at any conference and to ask how my writing was going. Any of us writing historical romance today stand on the shoulders of giants. Jo Beverley was and remains one such giant. And as a person, if ever there was a gracious lady of the realm in every sense of the word it was Jo Beverley. She has left us such an amazing legacy, but oh it isn’t nearly enough. Not nearly enough. My very deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of their loss. (And the lady in pink in that last photo is me. There is a photo of me with Jo Beverley on the wall of my writing studio. It has been one of my most treasured possessions and never more so than now.)
Writing through tears here and I can’t believe this news.Like so many have said, I knew she would not live forever, but I am not ready for her to be gone. All I want is one more conference, one more time to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me, how very much her books meant and continue to mean to me. The first time I met her I was utterly starstruck. It was at a literacy signing and I babbled like an idiot. Then she discovered I had lived in England and we chatted as if she was a mere mortal interested in my impressions of England. She never failed to speak to me at any conference and to ask how my writing was going. Any of us writing historical romance today stand on the shoulders of giants. Jo Beverley was and remains one such giant. And as a person, if ever there was a gracious lady of the realm in every sense of the word it was Jo Beverley. She has left us such an amazing legacy, but oh it isn’t nearly enough. Not nearly enough. My very deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of their loss. (And the lady in pink in that last photo is me. There is a photo of me with Jo Beverley on the wall of my writing studio. It has been one of my most treasured possessions and never more so than now.)
Writing through tears here and I can’t believe this news.Like so many have said, I knew she would not live forever, but I am not ready for her to be gone. All I want is one more conference, one more time to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me, how very much her books meant and continue to mean to me. The first time I met her I was utterly starstruck. It was at a literacy signing and I babbled like an idiot. Then she discovered I had lived in England and we chatted as if she was a mere mortal interested in my impressions of England. She never failed to speak to me at any conference and to ask how my writing was going. Any of us writing historical romance today stand on the shoulders of giants. Jo Beverley was and remains one such giant. And as a person, if ever there was a gracious lady of the realm in every sense of the word it was Jo Beverley. She has left us such an amazing legacy, but oh it isn’t nearly enough. Not nearly enough. My very deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of their loss. (And the lady in pink in that last photo is me. There is a photo of me with Jo Beverley on the wall of my writing studio. It has been one of my most treasured possessions and never more so than now.)
Writing through tears here and I can’t believe this news.Like so many have said, I knew she would not live forever, but I am not ready for her to be gone. All I want is one more conference, one more time to tell her what an inspiration she has been to me, how very much her books meant and continue to mean to me. The first time I met her I was utterly starstruck. It was at a literacy signing and I babbled like an idiot. Then she discovered I had lived in England and we chatted as if she was a mere mortal interested in my impressions of England. She never failed to speak to me at any conference and to ask how my writing was going. Any of us writing historical romance today stand on the shoulders of giants. Jo Beverley was and remains one such giant. And as a person, if ever there was a gracious lady of the realm in every sense of the word it was Jo Beverley. She has left us such an amazing legacy, but oh it isn’t nearly enough. Not nearly enough. My very deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of their loss. (And the lady in pink in that last photo is me. There is a photo of me with Jo Beverley on the wall of my writing studio. It has been one of my most treasured possessions and never more so than now.)
I’m stunned by this news. Jo was such a lovely lady! I admired her greatly.
I’m stunned by this news. Jo was such a lovely lady! I admired her greatly.
I’m stunned by this news. Jo was such a lovely lady! I admired her greatly.
I’m stunned by this news. Jo was such a lovely lady! I admired her greatly.
I’m stunned by this news. Jo was such a lovely lady! I admired her greatly.
I only know Jo Beverley online and from her books and blogs but this is a tragic loss. She was an amazing and original writer who helped change the genre in many ways. My exclamation of dismay brought my adult son running in to see if I was ok.
My thoughts to her friends and family.
I only know Jo Beverley online and from her books and blogs but this is a tragic loss. She was an amazing and original writer who helped change the genre in many ways. My exclamation of dismay brought my adult son running in to see if I was ok.
My thoughts to her friends and family.
I only know Jo Beverley online and from her books and blogs but this is a tragic loss. She was an amazing and original writer who helped change the genre in many ways. My exclamation of dismay brought my adult son running in to see if I was ok.
My thoughts to her friends and family.
I only know Jo Beverley online and from her books and blogs but this is a tragic loss. She was an amazing and original writer who helped change the genre in many ways. My exclamation of dismay brought my adult son running in to see if I was ok.
My thoughts to her friends and family.
I only know Jo Beverley online and from her books and blogs but this is a tragic loss. She was an amazing and original writer who helped change the genre in many ways. My exclamation of dismay brought my adult son running in to see if I was ok.
My thoughts to her friends and family.
My heart aches with sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing! I love her books so much! My condolences to all her family and friends.
My heart aches with sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing! I love her books so much! My condolences to all her family and friends.
My heart aches with sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing! I love her books so much! My condolences to all her family and friends.
My heart aches with sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing! I love her books so much! My condolences to all her family and friends.
My heart aches with sadness. I am so sorry to hear of Jo’s passing! I love her books so much! My condolences to all her family and friends.
Jo was an exceptional person and author! She will remain an icon in the industry forever. I have always felt honored to have met her at an RWA conference many, many years ago. I was a bookseller receiving an award and I was so nervous that evening. We struck up a conversation about historical romances and all things Regency. At first I was rather in awe of her (a real groupie) but she quickly put me at ease. She was so down to earth, funny, gracious, supportive… the list goes on. I’m so very sad, as we all are, to think we not have her special in-put on many things. She will always be one of my favorite people – favorite authors.
Jo was an exceptional person and author! She will remain an icon in the industry forever. I have always felt honored to have met her at an RWA conference many, many years ago. I was a bookseller receiving an award and I was so nervous that evening. We struck up a conversation about historical romances and all things Regency. At first I was rather in awe of her (a real groupie) but she quickly put me at ease. She was so down to earth, funny, gracious, supportive… the list goes on. I’m so very sad, as we all are, to think we not have her special in-put on many things. She will always be one of my favorite people – favorite authors.
Jo was an exceptional person and author! She will remain an icon in the industry forever. I have always felt honored to have met her at an RWA conference many, many years ago. I was a bookseller receiving an award and I was so nervous that evening. We struck up a conversation about historical romances and all things Regency. At first I was rather in awe of her (a real groupie) but she quickly put me at ease. She was so down to earth, funny, gracious, supportive… the list goes on. I’m so very sad, as we all are, to think we not have her special in-put on many things. She will always be one of my favorite people – favorite authors.
Jo was an exceptional person and author! She will remain an icon in the industry forever. I have always felt honored to have met her at an RWA conference many, many years ago. I was a bookseller receiving an award and I was so nervous that evening. We struck up a conversation about historical romances and all things Regency. At first I was rather in awe of her (a real groupie) but she quickly put me at ease. She was so down to earth, funny, gracious, supportive… the list goes on. I’m so very sad, as we all are, to think we not have her special in-put on many things. She will always be one of my favorite people – favorite authors.
Jo was an exceptional person and author! She will remain an icon in the industry forever. I have always felt honored to have met her at an RWA conference many, many years ago. I was a bookseller receiving an award and I was so nervous that evening. We struck up a conversation about historical romances and all things Regency. At first I was rather in awe of her (a real groupie) but she quickly put me at ease. She was so down to earth, funny, gracious, supportive… the list goes on. I’m so very sad, as we all are, to think we not have her special in-put on many things. She will always be one of my favorite people – favorite authors.
Never met her in person, but my heart is broken. Have all of her books. Her latest is on my TzbR shelf
Never met her in person, but my heart is broken. Have all of her books. Her latest is on my TzbR shelf
Never met her in person, but my heart is broken. Have all of her books. Her latest is on my TzbR shelf
Never met her in person, but my heart is broken. Have all of her books. Her latest is on my TzbR shelf
Never met her in person, but my heart is broken. Have all of her books. Her latest is on my TzbR shelf
So very sad.
She will be missed tremendously, and historical romance will never be the same.
So very sad.
She will be missed tremendously, and historical romance will never be the same.
So very sad.
She will be missed tremendously, and historical romance will never be the same.
So very sad.
She will be missed tremendously, and historical romance will never be the same.
So very sad.
She will be missed tremendously, and historical romance will never be the same.
OH I AM SO SHOCKED AND SO SADDENED BY THIS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS.A WONDERFUL WRITER, SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THAT ALONE BY US READERS BUT I WISH I COULD JUST HUG YOU ALL, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. ALL I CAN DO IS SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙁
OH I AM SO SHOCKED AND SO SADDENED BY THIS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS.A WONDERFUL WRITER, SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THAT ALONE BY US READERS BUT I WISH I COULD JUST HUG YOU ALL, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. ALL I CAN DO IS SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙁
OH I AM SO SHOCKED AND SO SADDENED BY THIS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS.A WONDERFUL WRITER, SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THAT ALONE BY US READERS BUT I WISH I COULD JUST HUG YOU ALL, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. ALL I CAN DO IS SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙁
OH I AM SO SHOCKED AND SO SADDENED BY THIS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS.A WONDERFUL WRITER, SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THAT ALONE BY US READERS BUT I WISH I COULD JUST HUG YOU ALL, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. ALL I CAN DO IS SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙁
OH I AM SO SHOCKED AND SO SADDENED BY THIS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS.A WONDERFUL WRITER, SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THAT ALONE BY US READERS BUT I WISH I COULD JUST HUG YOU ALL, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. ALL I CAN DO IS SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙁
Such sad news. My heart hurts. I love her books and I still remember two pieces of advice she gave at an RWA luncheon: take care of your health ( she was telling a story about being low in iron. I went to my doctor that next week to have my iron level checked) and just write the damn book which I say to myself often when I’m writing and obsessing over every detail. She was a wise woman and will be missed.
Such sad news. My heart hurts. I love her books and I still remember two pieces of advice she gave at an RWA luncheon: take care of your health ( she was telling a story about being low in iron. I went to my doctor that next week to have my iron level checked) and just write the damn book which I say to myself often when I’m writing and obsessing over every detail. She was a wise woman and will be missed.
Such sad news. My heart hurts. I love her books and I still remember two pieces of advice she gave at an RWA luncheon: take care of your health ( she was telling a story about being low in iron. I went to my doctor that next week to have my iron level checked) and just write the damn book which I say to myself often when I’m writing and obsessing over every detail. She was a wise woman and will be missed.
Such sad news. My heart hurts. I love her books and I still remember two pieces of advice she gave at an RWA luncheon: take care of your health ( she was telling a story about being low in iron. I went to my doctor that next week to have my iron level checked) and just write the damn book which I say to myself often when I’m writing and obsessing over every detail. She was a wise woman and will be missed.
Such sad news. My heart hurts. I love her books and I still remember two pieces of advice she gave at an RWA luncheon: take care of your health ( she was telling a story about being low in iron. I went to my doctor that next week to have my iron level checked) and just write the damn book which I say to myself often when I’m writing and obsessing over every detail. She was a wise woman and will be missed.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I met Jo at my very first Romance readers conference and was lucky enough to sit next to Jo at one of the dinners. We ended up talking about privy hedges of all things! Yes, at dinner! I still have the pamphlet she made that describes the order of each rank of the English peerage and how to address each rank correctly. I will miss Jo and am glad that she has her books to live on as her legacy.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I met Jo at my very first Romance readers conference and was lucky enough to sit next to Jo at one of the dinners. We ended up talking about privy hedges of all things! Yes, at dinner! I still have the pamphlet she made that describes the order of each rank of the English peerage and how to address each rank correctly. I will miss Jo and am glad that she has her books to live on as her legacy.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I met Jo at my very first Romance readers conference and was lucky enough to sit next to Jo at one of the dinners. We ended up talking about privy hedges of all things! Yes, at dinner! I still have the pamphlet she made that describes the order of each rank of the English peerage and how to address each rank correctly. I will miss Jo and am glad that she has her books to live on as her legacy.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I met Jo at my very first Romance readers conference and was lucky enough to sit next to Jo at one of the dinners. We ended up talking about privy hedges of all things! Yes, at dinner! I still have the pamphlet she made that describes the order of each rank of the English peerage and how to address each rank correctly. I will miss Jo and am glad that she has her books to live on as her legacy.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I met Jo at my very first Romance readers conference and was lucky enough to sit next to Jo at one of the dinners. We ended up talking about privy hedges of all things! Yes, at dinner! I still have the pamphlet she made that describes the order of each rank of the English peerage and how to address each rank correctly. I will miss Jo and am glad that she has her books to live on as her legacy.
I’m so sorry for everyones loss – her family, her friends and her readers. She will be missed by so many.
I’m so sorry for everyones loss – her family, her friends and her readers. She will be missed by so many.
I’m so sorry for everyones loss – her family, her friends and her readers. She will be missed by so many.
I’m so sorry for everyones loss – her family, her friends and her readers. She will be missed by so many.
I’m so sorry for everyones loss – her family, her friends and her readers. She will be missed by so many.
I’m so sad to hear this! I heard her speak at RWA one year and was riveted when she spoke of The Secret. It was like getting a sneak peek into her writing world. I adore her stories and was so thrilled to have the chance to work on the Past Thrills book of excerpts with her. Sharing a cover that had her name on it was a milestone for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was touched by her amazing spirit. RIP
I’m so sad to hear this! I heard her speak at RWA one year and was riveted when she spoke of The Secret. It was like getting a sneak peek into her writing world. I adore her stories and was so thrilled to have the chance to work on the Past Thrills book of excerpts with her. Sharing a cover that had her name on it was a milestone for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was touched by her amazing spirit. RIP
I’m so sad to hear this! I heard her speak at RWA one year and was riveted when she spoke of The Secret. It was like getting a sneak peek into her writing world. I adore her stories and was so thrilled to have the chance to work on the Past Thrills book of excerpts with her. Sharing a cover that had her name on it was a milestone for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was touched by her amazing spirit. RIP
I’m so sad to hear this! I heard her speak at RWA one year and was riveted when she spoke of The Secret. It was like getting a sneak peek into her writing world. I adore her stories and was so thrilled to have the chance to work on the Past Thrills book of excerpts with her. Sharing a cover that had her name on it was a milestone for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was touched by her amazing spirit. RIP
I’m so sad to hear this! I heard her speak at RWA one year and was riveted when she spoke of The Secret. It was like getting a sneak peek into her writing world. I adore her stories and was so thrilled to have the chance to work on the Past Thrills book of excerpts with her. Sharing a cover that had her name on it was a milestone for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was touched by her amazing spirit. RIP
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful person is now an angel. LOVE you Jo!
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful person is now an angel. LOVE you Jo!
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful person is now an angel. LOVE you Jo!
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful person is now an angel. LOVE you Jo!
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful person is now an angel. LOVE you Jo!
I have not pics or stories either, but Jo Beverly was one of my favorite authos. Her stories were entertaining, humorous, spell-binding and some of the best writing I have ever read. I wish I had known her as she sounds like a wonderful fried. My condolences to her family and friends-her books= all of them= are on my forever keep bookshelf.
I have not pics or stories either, but Jo Beverly was one of my favorite authos. Her stories were entertaining, humorous, spell-binding and some of the best writing I have ever read. I wish I had known her as she sounds like a wonderful fried. My condolences to her family and friends-her books= all of them= are on my forever keep bookshelf.
I have not pics or stories either, but Jo Beverly was one of my favorite authos. Her stories were entertaining, humorous, spell-binding and some of the best writing I have ever read. I wish I had known her as she sounds like a wonderful fried. My condolences to her family and friends-her books= all of them= are on my forever keep bookshelf.
I have not pics or stories either, but Jo Beverly was one of my favorite authos. Her stories were entertaining, humorous, spell-binding and some of the best writing I have ever read. I wish I had known her as she sounds like a wonderful fried. My condolences to her family and friends-her books= all of them= are on my forever keep bookshelf.
I have not pics or stories either, but Jo Beverly was one of my favorite authos. Her stories were entertaining, humorous, spell-binding and some of the best writing I have ever read. I wish I had known her as she sounds like a wonderful fried. My condolences to her family and friends-her books= all of them= are on my forever keep bookshelf.
Lynne, her SHATTERED VOWS medieval was a stunner.
Lynne, her SHATTERED VOWS medieval was a stunner.
Lynne, her SHATTERED VOWS medieval was a stunner.
Lynne, her SHATTERED VOWS medieval was a stunner.
Lynne, her SHATTERED VOWS medieval was a stunner.
Oh, no. The loss of Jo Beverley is such a terrible loss. Jo’s books were a large reason I became hooked on romance books. I met Jo at RWA in DC. She was charming and welcoming and I became even more hooked on her. Deep condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your sad loss.
Oh, no. The loss of Jo Beverley is such a terrible loss. Jo’s books were a large reason I became hooked on romance books. I met Jo at RWA in DC. She was charming and welcoming and I became even more hooked on her. Deep condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your sad loss.
Oh, no. The loss of Jo Beverley is such a terrible loss. Jo’s books were a large reason I became hooked on romance books. I met Jo at RWA in DC. She was charming and welcoming and I became even more hooked on her. Deep condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your sad loss.
Oh, no. The loss of Jo Beverley is such a terrible loss. Jo’s books were a large reason I became hooked on romance books. I met Jo at RWA in DC. She was charming and welcoming and I became even more hooked on her. Deep condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your sad loss.
Oh, no. The loss of Jo Beverley is such a terrible loss. Jo’s books were a large reason I became hooked on romance books. I met Jo at RWA in DC. She was charming and welcoming and I became even more hooked on her. Deep condolences to her family. I am very sorry for your sad loss.
Such a great loss. I spent many entertaining hours lost in the worlds she created. Her legacy will live on in her stories and in the memories of her family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.
Such a great loss. I spent many entertaining hours lost in the worlds she created. Her legacy will live on in her stories and in the memories of her family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.
Such a great loss. I spent many entertaining hours lost in the worlds she created. Her legacy will live on in her stories and in the memories of her family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.
Such a great loss. I spent many entertaining hours lost in the worlds she created. Her legacy will live on in her stories and in the memories of her family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.
Such a great loss. I spent many entertaining hours lost in the worlds she created. Her legacy will live on in her stories and in the memories of her family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.
My condolences to all the many, many people who love Ms Beverley, and who are mourning her passing; may a light shine always on her soul. Her words have given, and will continue to give, comfort and joy to many readers across the world. That’s a wonderful tribute to a life lived well.
My condolences to all the many, many people who love Ms Beverley, and who are mourning her passing; may a light shine always on her soul. Her words have given, and will continue to give, comfort and joy to many readers across the world. That’s a wonderful tribute to a life lived well.
My condolences to all the many, many people who love Ms Beverley, and who are mourning her passing; may a light shine always on her soul. Her words have given, and will continue to give, comfort and joy to many readers across the world. That’s a wonderful tribute to a life lived well.
My condolences to all the many, many people who love Ms Beverley, and who are mourning her passing; may a light shine always on her soul. Her words have given, and will continue to give, comfort and joy to many readers across the world. That’s a wonderful tribute to a life lived well.
My condolences to all the many, many people who love Ms Beverley, and who are mourning her passing; may a light shine always on her soul. Her words have given, and will continue to give, comfort and joy to many readers across the world. That’s a wonderful tribute to a life lived well.
I, too, attended that “Flying Into the Mist” workshop where Jo explained her “system” for writing. How freeing it was to hear a best-selling author didn’t have detailed character charts and an ironclad synopsis! “Somehow it all works out,” she said.
My deepest condolences to her family and to you, her sister Wenches.
I, too, attended that “Flying Into the Mist” workshop where Jo explained her “system” for writing. How freeing it was to hear a best-selling author didn’t have detailed character charts and an ironclad synopsis! “Somehow it all works out,” she said.
My deepest condolences to her family and to you, her sister Wenches.
I, too, attended that “Flying Into the Mist” workshop where Jo explained her “system” for writing. How freeing it was to hear a best-selling author didn’t have detailed character charts and an ironclad synopsis! “Somehow it all works out,” she said.
My deepest condolences to her family and to you, her sister Wenches.
I, too, attended that “Flying Into the Mist” workshop where Jo explained her “system” for writing. How freeing it was to hear a best-selling author didn’t have detailed character charts and an ironclad synopsis! “Somehow it all works out,” she said.
My deepest condolences to her family and to you, her sister Wenches.
I, too, attended that “Flying Into the Mist” workshop where Jo explained her “system” for writing. How freeing it was to hear a best-selling author didn’t have detailed character charts and an ironclad synopsis! “Somehow it all works out,” she said.
My deepest condolences to her family and to you, her sister Wenches.
I have just spent the day reading The Viscount Needs a Wife and reflecting what a great author Jo is. She will be greatly missed but has left us with the gift of many wonderful hours of reading. My condolences to her family.
I have just spent the day reading The Viscount Needs a Wife and reflecting what a great author Jo is. She will be greatly missed but has left us with the gift of many wonderful hours of reading. My condolences to her family.
I have just spent the day reading The Viscount Needs a Wife and reflecting what a great author Jo is. She will be greatly missed but has left us with the gift of many wonderful hours of reading. My condolences to her family.
I have just spent the day reading The Viscount Needs a Wife and reflecting what a great author Jo is. She will be greatly missed but has left us with the gift of many wonderful hours of reading. My condolences to her family.
I have just spent the day reading The Viscount Needs a Wife and reflecting what a great author Jo is. She will be greatly missed but has left us with the gift of many wonderful hours of reading. My condolences to her family.
I have been weeping as I read through this blog. Like many above, I was only a reader, but between the books and the Word Wenches I felt I had come to know her.
Prayers for the family and friends (including the Wenches). We do still have all her books to enjoy. I will always miss her.
I have been weeping as I read through this blog. Like many above, I was only a reader, but between the books and the Word Wenches I felt I had come to know her.
Prayers for the family and friends (including the Wenches). We do still have all her books to enjoy. I will always miss her.
I have been weeping as I read through this blog. Like many above, I was only a reader, but between the books and the Word Wenches I felt I had come to know her.
Prayers for the family and friends (including the Wenches). We do still have all her books to enjoy. I will always miss her.
I have been weeping as I read through this blog. Like many above, I was only a reader, but between the books and the Word Wenches I felt I had come to know her.
Prayers for the family and friends (including the Wenches). We do still have all her books to enjoy. I will always miss her.
I have been weeping as I read through this blog. Like many above, I was only a reader, but between the books and the Word Wenches I felt I had come to know her.
Prayers for the family and friends (including the Wenches). We do still have all her books to enjoy. I will always miss her.
I met Ms. Beverley a few years ago when she was a guest speaker at a conference. She was warm, funny, encouraging…someone a brand new writer walked away from thinking she’s so down to earth and wonderful. I still remember her talk to this day. She had two protagonists whom she’d ordered to fall in love, but they refused. They looked at each other and said, no I don’t think so… I’d rather go with that one… Obviously she wrote in the mist, and it served her so well. R.I.P. Jo Beverley. Thank you.
I met Ms. Beverley a few years ago when she was a guest speaker at a conference. She was warm, funny, encouraging…someone a brand new writer walked away from thinking she’s so down to earth and wonderful. I still remember her talk to this day. She had two protagonists whom she’d ordered to fall in love, but they refused. They looked at each other and said, no I don’t think so… I’d rather go with that one… Obviously she wrote in the mist, and it served her so well. R.I.P. Jo Beverley. Thank you.
I met Ms. Beverley a few years ago when she was a guest speaker at a conference. She was warm, funny, encouraging…someone a brand new writer walked away from thinking she’s so down to earth and wonderful. I still remember her talk to this day. She had two protagonists whom she’d ordered to fall in love, but they refused. They looked at each other and said, no I don’t think so… I’d rather go with that one… Obviously she wrote in the mist, and it served her so well. R.I.P. Jo Beverley. Thank you.
I met Ms. Beverley a few years ago when she was a guest speaker at a conference. She was warm, funny, encouraging…someone a brand new writer walked away from thinking she’s so down to earth and wonderful. I still remember her talk to this day. She had two protagonists whom she’d ordered to fall in love, but they refused. They looked at each other and said, no I don’t think so… I’d rather go with that one… Obviously she wrote in the mist, and it served her so well. R.I.P. Jo Beverley. Thank you.
I met Ms. Beverley a few years ago when she was a guest speaker at a conference. She was warm, funny, encouraging…someone a brand new writer walked away from thinking she’s so down to earth and wonderful. I still remember her talk to this day. She had two protagonists whom she’d ordered to fall in love, but they refused. They looked at each other and said, no I don’t think so… I’d rather go with that one… Obviously she wrote in the mist, and it served her so well. R.I.P. Jo Beverley. Thank you.
I am deeply saddened by this news and my thoughts go out to her family and friends she will be greatly missed but the legacy of her books will live on and will bring joy to many people for many many years
Helen
I am deeply saddened by this news and my thoughts go out to her family and friends she will be greatly missed but the legacy of her books will live on and will bring joy to many people for many many years
Helen
I am deeply saddened by this news and my thoughts go out to her family and friends she will be greatly missed but the legacy of her books will live on and will bring joy to many people for many many years
Helen
I am deeply saddened by this news and my thoughts go out to her family and friends she will be greatly missed but the legacy of her books will live on and will bring joy to many people for many many years
Helen
I am deeply saddened by this news and my thoughts go out to her family and friends she will be greatly missed but the legacy of her books will live on and will bring joy to many people for many many years
Helen
I am so very saddened to hear of Jo’s death. She was one of the first historical writers I discovered when I started reading romance again some years ago, and in fact it was a search for Jo’s online presence which led me to discover the Word Wenches blog shortly after its creation. I love Jo’s books, particularly the Malloren novels which showcase so well her historian’s mind, her creativity, her acute understanding of the human condition, and her sense of humor–and, of course, her wonderful writing. I especially appreciated the care she took to be historically accurate in her writing–her characters feel like historical people, not like modern folk playing historical dress-up. Of the Malloren novels, “Devilish” (featuring the delicious Rothgar)is my favorite; whenever I read it, I discover something new about the characters and about myself. I so enjoyed reading Jo’s postings here at Word Wenches, and I was always thrilled when she responded to a comment I made, always with her trademark generosity and humor. I will miss her here, and I can’t imagine what this loss represents to you Wenches and to her family and friends. Thank you, Jo, for your wonderful books which have enriched my life and which continue to bring me so many hours of reading pleasure. May your bright spirit soar with the angels.
I am so very saddened to hear of Jo’s death. She was one of the first historical writers I discovered when I started reading romance again some years ago, and in fact it was a search for Jo’s online presence which led me to discover the Word Wenches blog shortly after its creation. I love Jo’s books, particularly the Malloren novels which showcase so well her historian’s mind, her creativity, her acute understanding of the human condition, and her sense of humor–and, of course, her wonderful writing. I especially appreciated the care she took to be historically accurate in her writing–her characters feel like historical people, not like modern folk playing historical dress-up. Of the Malloren novels, “Devilish” (featuring the delicious Rothgar)is my favorite; whenever I read it, I discover something new about the characters and about myself. I so enjoyed reading Jo’s postings here at Word Wenches, and I was always thrilled when she responded to a comment I made, always with her trademark generosity and humor. I will miss her here, and I can’t imagine what this loss represents to you Wenches and to her family and friends. Thank you, Jo, for your wonderful books which have enriched my life and which continue to bring me so many hours of reading pleasure. May your bright spirit soar with the angels.
I am so very saddened to hear of Jo’s death. She was one of the first historical writers I discovered when I started reading romance again some years ago, and in fact it was a search for Jo’s online presence which led me to discover the Word Wenches blog shortly after its creation. I love Jo’s books, particularly the Malloren novels which showcase so well her historian’s mind, her creativity, her acute understanding of the human condition, and her sense of humor–and, of course, her wonderful writing. I especially appreciated the care she took to be historically accurate in her writing–her characters feel like historical people, not like modern folk playing historical dress-up. Of the Malloren novels, “Devilish” (featuring the delicious Rothgar)is my favorite; whenever I read it, I discover something new about the characters and about myself. I so enjoyed reading Jo’s postings here at Word Wenches, and I was always thrilled when she responded to a comment I made, always with her trademark generosity and humor. I will miss her here, and I can’t imagine what this loss represents to you Wenches and to her family and friends. Thank you, Jo, for your wonderful books which have enriched my life and which continue to bring me so many hours of reading pleasure. May your bright spirit soar with the angels.
I am so very saddened to hear of Jo’s death. She was one of the first historical writers I discovered when I started reading romance again some years ago, and in fact it was a search for Jo’s online presence which led me to discover the Word Wenches blog shortly after its creation. I love Jo’s books, particularly the Malloren novels which showcase so well her historian’s mind, her creativity, her acute understanding of the human condition, and her sense of humor–and, of course, her wonderful writing. I especially appreciated the care she took to be historically accurate in her writing–her characters feel like historical people, not like modern folk playing historical dress-up. Of the Malloren novels, “Devilish” (featuring the delicious Rothgar)is my favorite; whenever I read it, I discover something new about the characters and about myself. I so enjoyed reading Jo’s postings here at Word Wenches, and I was always thrilled when she responded to a comment I made, always with her trademark generosity and humor. I will miss her here, and I can’t imagine what this loss represents to you Wenches and to her family and friends. Thank you, Jo, for your wonderful books which have enriched my life and which continue to bring me so many hours of reading pleasure. May your bright spirit soar with the angels.
I am so very saddened to hear of Jo’s death. She was one of the first historical writers I discovered when I started reading romance again some years ago, and in fact it was a search for Jo’s online presence which led me to discover the Word Wenches blog shortly after its creation. I love Jo’s books, particularly the Malloren novels which showcase so well her historian’s mind, her creativity, her acute understanding of the human condition, and her sense of humor–and, of course, her wonderful writing. I especially appreciated the care she took to be historically accurate in her writing–her characters feel like historical people, not like modern folk playing historical dress-up. Of the Malloren novels, “Devilish” (featuring the delicious Rothgar)is my favorite; whenever I read it, I discover something new about the characters and about myself. I so enjoyed reading Jo’s postings here at Word Wenches, and I was always thrilled when she responded to a comment I made, always with her trademark generosity and humor. I will miss her here, and I can’t imagine what this loss represents to you Wenches and to her family and friends. Thank you, Jo, for your wonderful books which have enriched my life and which continue to bring me so many hours of reading pleasure. May your bright spirit soar with the angels.
This is such sad news. I had read Jo’s books and loved them, so I was quite star struck when I went to a Dunnett conference and found that she was an attendee. We we all there because we were united in our love of the Dunnett books and Jo was just as excited as everyone else that Ms. Dunnett was in attendance and speaking. A couple of years later I was lucky enough to be Jo’s guest at an RWA luncheon where she was the speaker. She was somewhat surprised to hear that I did not have ambitions to write, but was content to be a happy reader and fan!
My condolences to her family and friends, and am sorry for the rest of us that we can’t look forward to more wonderful books.
This is such sad news. I had read Jo’s books and loved them, so I was quite star struck when I went to a Dunnett conference and found that she was an attendee. We we all there because we were united in our love of the Dunnett books and Jo was just as excited as everyone else that Ms. Dunnett was in attendance and speaking. A couple of years later I was lucky enough to be Jo’s guest at an RWA luncheon where she was the speaker. She was somewhat surprised to hear that I did not have ambitions to write, but was content to be a happy reader and fan!
My condolences to her family and friends, and am sorry for the rest of us that we can’t look forward to more wonderful books.
This is such sad news. I had read Jo’s books and loved them, so I was quite star struck when I went to a Dunnett conference and found that she was an attendee. We we all there because we were united in our love of the Dunnett books and Jo was just as excited as everyone else that Ms. Dunnett was in attendance and speaking. A couple of years later I was lucky enough to be Jo’s guest at an RWA luncheon where she was the speaker. She was somewhat surprised to hear that I did not have ambitions to write, but was content to be a happy reader and fan!
My condolences to her family and friends, and am sorry for the rest of us that we can’t look forward to more wonderful books.
This is such sad news. I had read Jo’s books and loved them, so I was quite star struck when I went to a Dunnett conference and found that she was an attendee. We we all there because we were united in our love of the Dunnett books and Jo was just as excited as everyone else that Ms. Dunnett was in attendance and speaking. A couple of years later I was lucky enough to be Jo’s guest at an RWA luncheon where she was the speaker. She was somewhat surprised to hear that I did not have ambitions to write, but was content to be a happy reader and fan!
My condolences to her family and friends, and am sorry for the rest of us that we can’t look forward to more wonderful books.
This is such sad news. I had read Jo’s books and loved them, so I was quite star struck when I went to a Dunnett conference and found that she was an attendee. We we all there because we were united in our love of the Dunnett books and Jo was just as excited as everyone else that Ms. Dunnett was in attendance and speaking. A couple of years later I was lucky enough to be Jo’s guest at an RWA luncheon where she was the speaker. She was somewhat surprised to hear that I did not have ambitions to write, but was content to be a happy reader and fan!
My condolences to her family and friends, and am sorry for the rest of us that we can’t look forward to more wonderful books.
I am so saddened by this news. I never met Jo but I felt like I knew her through her books. Books that inspired a love of Historical Romance and her Rouge books are keepers on my shelf. Her legacy will live on through her books and her generous heart. Thank you, Jo Beverley, thank you.
I am so saddened by this news. I never met Jo but I felt like I knew her through her books. Books that inspired a love of Historical Romance and her Rouge books are keepers on my shelf. Her legacy will live on through her books and her generous heart. Thank you, Jo Beverley, thank you.
I am so saddened by this news. I never met Jo but I felt like I knew her through her books. Books that inspired a love of Historical Romance and her Rouge books are keepers on my shelf. Her legacy will live on through her books and her generous heart. Thank you, Jo Beverley, thank you.
I am so saddened by this news. I never met Jo but I felt like I knew her through her books. Books that inspired a love of Historical Romance and her Rouge books are keepers on my shelf. Her legacy will live on through her books and her generous heart. Thank you, Jo Beverley, thank you.
I am so saddened by this news. I never met Jo but I felt like I knew her through her books. Books that inspired a love of Historical Romance and her Rouge books are keepers on my shelf. Her legacy will live on through her books and her generous heart. Thank you, Jo Beverley, thank you.
I just learned of Jo Beverly’s passing. I never met her, but I have enjoyed so many of her books over the years, particularly EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL and A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS.
My condolences to her family, and to the Wenches on her loss.
I just learned of Jo Beverly’s passing. I never met her, but I have enjoyed so many of her books over the years, particularly EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL and A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS.
My condolences to her family, and to the Wenches on her loss.
I just learned of Jo Beverly’s passing. I never met her, but I have enjoyed so many of her books over the years, particularly EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL and A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS.
My condolences to her family, and to the Wenches on her loss.
I just learned of Jo Beverly’s passing. I never met her, but I have enjoyed so many of her books over the years, particularly EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL and A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS.
My condolences to her family, and to the Wenches on her loss.
I just learned of Jo Beverly’s passing. I never met her, but I have enjoyed so many of her books over the years, particularly EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL and A SCANDALOUS COUNTESS.
My condolences to her family, and to the Wenches on her loss.
Oh, Jo
You will be missed. Your love of the written word has carried many of us through difficult times. You will be sorely missed.
Oh, Jo
You will be missed. Your love of the written word has carried many of us through difficult times. You will be sorely missed.
Oh, Jo
You will be missed. Your love of the written word has carried many of us through difficult times. You will be sorely missed.
Oh, Jo
You will be missed. Your love of the written word has carried many of us through difficult times. You will be sorely missed.
Oh, Jo
You will be missed. Your love of the written word has carried many of us through difficult times. You will be sorely missed.
This is such sad news. Jo Beverly created a written world populated by literary characters who became so real to so many of us. I am writing because someone mentioned her family was aware of these posts. Please take the weight of our affection and let it help soften your loss just a bit. We are grieving with you. We will miss her as well. May God comfort you all…
This is such sad news. Jo Beverly created a written world populated by literary characters who became so real to so many of us. I am writing because someone mentioned her family was aware of these posts. Please take the weight of our affection and let it help soften your loss just a bit. We are grieving with you. We will miss her as well. May God comfort you all…
This is such sad news. Jo Beverly created a written world populated by literary characters who became so real to so many of us. I am writing because someone mentioned her family was aware of these posts. Please take the weight of our affection and let it help soften your loss just a bit. We are grieving with you. We will miss her as well. May God comfort you all…
This is such sad news. Jo Beverly created a written world populated by literary characters who became so real to so many of us. I am writing because someone mentioned her family was aware of these posts. Please take the weight of our affection and let it help soften your loss just a bit. We are grieving with you. We will miss her as well. May God comfort you all…
This is such sad news. Jo Beverly created a written world populated by literary characters who became so real to so many of us. I am writing because someone mentioned her family was aware of these posts. Please take the weight of our affection and let it help soften your loss just a bit. We are grieving with you. We will miss her as well. May God comfort you all…
I am in tears, remembering my last email communication with Jo. Such a mundane conversation about promotion for her book, Forbidden, Book 4 in her Company of Rogues series. Never did she give away her condition, responding instead with that unique self-deprecating British humor I have come to understand and love.
Oh how I will miss her!
I met Jo at my first NINC conference, 2012 I think. Given the power behind her characters, I expected an equally robust personality, and was so surprised to encounter her quiet demeanor. But there was no missing the strength in her eyes.
Thank you Jo for placing your trust in, and your early books with, ePW. You have my word that your stories will entertain, encourage and even teach the coming generations as they have taught, entertained and encouraged me.
Vivat Jo Beverly!
I am in tears, remembering my last email communication with Jo. Such a mundane conversation about promotion for her book, Forbidden, Book 4 in her Company of Rogues series. Never did she give away her condition, responding instead with that unique self-deprecating British humor I have come to understand and love.
Oh how I will miss her!
I met Jo at my first NINC conference, 2012 I think. Given the power behind her characters, I expected an equally robust personality, and was so surprised to encounter her quiet demeanor. But there was no missing the strength in her eyes.
Thank you Jo for placing your trust in, and your early books with, ePW. You have my word that your stories will entertain, encourage and even teach the coming generations as they have taught, entertained and encouraged me.
Vivat Jo Beverly!
I am in tears, remembering my last email communication with Jo. Such a mundane conversation about promotion for her book, Forbidden, Book 4 in her Company of Rogues series. Never did she give away her condition, responding instead with that unique self-deprecating British humor I have come to understand and love.
Oh how I will miss her!
I met Jo at my first NINC conference, 2012 I think. Given the power behind her characters, I expected an equally robust personality, and was so surprised to encounter her quiet demeanor. But there was no missing the strength in her eyes.
Thank you Jo for placing your trust in, and your early books with, ePW. You have my word that your stories will entertain, encourage and even teach the coming generations as they have taught, entertained and encouraged me.
Vivat Jo Beverly!
I am in tears, remembering my last email communication with Jo. Such a mundane conversation about promotion for her book, Forbidden, Book 4 in her Company of Rogues series. Never did she give away her condition, responding instead with that unique self-deprecating British humor I have come to understand and love.
Oh how I will miss her!
I met Jo at my first NINC conference, 2012 I think. Given the power behind her characters, I expected an equally robust personality, and was so surprised to encounter her quiet demeanor. But there was no missing the strength in her eyes.
Thank you Jo for placing your trust in, and your early books with, ePW. You have my word that your stories will entertain, encourage and even teach the coming generations as they have taught, entertained and encouraged me.
Vivat Jo Beverly!
I am in tears, remembering my last email communication with Jo. Such a mundane conversation about promotion for her book, Forbidden, Book 4 in her Company of Rogues series. Never did she give away her condition, responding instead with that unique self-deprecating British humor I have come to understand and love.
Oh how I will miss her!
I met Jo at my first NINC conference, 2012 I think. Given the power behind her characters, I expected an equally robust personality, and was so surprised to encounter her quiet demeanor. But there was no missing the strength in her eyes.
Thank you Jo for placing your trust in, and your early books with, ePW. You have my word that your stories will entertain, encourage and even teach the coming generations as they have taught, entertained and encouraged me.
Vivat Jo Beverly!
Oh, this is just incredibly sad news. What a huge loss…
Oh, this is just incredibly sad news. What a huge loss…
Oh, this is just incredibly sad news. What a huge loss…
Oh, this is just incredibly sad news. What a huge loss…
Oh, this is just incredibly sad news. What a huge loss…
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn’t know Jo personally, but her work was a huge inspiration to me. I remember when I started reading (and writing) romance, her books were the first I connected with. I loved those Regencies and read and re-read them (I still have the original copies). I attended sessions that Jo gave at RWA nationals, and was lucky enough to meet her during the Berkley gatherings after I was published. I looked forward to every one of her books–she was a terrific storyteller. My sympathies go out to her family and her friends. Romance has lost a wonderful voice.
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn’t know Jo personally, but her work was a huge inspiration to me. I remember when I started reading (and writing) romance, her books were the first I connected with. I loved those Regencies and read and re-read them (I still have the original copies). I attended sessions that Jo gave at RWA nationals, and was lucky enough to meet her during the Berkley gatherings after I was published. I looked forward to every one of her books–she was a terrific storyteller. My sympathies go out to her family and her friends. Romance has lost a wonderful voice.
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn’t know Jo personally, but her work was a huge inspiration to me. I remember when I started reading (and writing) romance, her books were the first I connected with. I loved those Regencies and read and re-read them (I still have the original copies). I attended sessions that Jo gave at RWA nationals, and was lucky enough to meet her during the Berkley gatherings after I was published. I looked forward to every one of her books–she was a terrific storyteller. My sympathies go out to her family and her friends. Romance has lost a wonderful voice.
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn’t know Jo personally, but her work was a huge inspiration to me. I remember when I started reading (and writing) romance, her books were the first I connected with. I loved those Regencies and read and re-read them (I still have the original copies). I attended sessions that Jo gave at RWA nationals, and was lucky enough to meet her during the Berkley gatherings after I was published. I looked forward to every one of her books–she was a terrific storyteller. My sympathies go out to her family and her friends. Romance has lost a wonderful voice.
I am so sorry to hear this! I didn’t know Jo personally, but her work was a huge inspiration to me. I remember when I started reading (and writing) romance, her books were the first I connected with. I loved those Regencies and read and re-read them (I still have the original copies). I attended sessions that Jo gave at RWA nationals, and was lucky enough to meet her during the Berkley gatherings after I was published. I looked forward to every one of her books–she was a terrific storyteller. My sympathies go out to her family and her friends. Romance has lost a wonderful voice.
My condolences to her family and dear friends.
I only met Jo once at an RWA Conference — I think it was in Reno in 2005 though we had been on lists together before that. She will be greatly missed by her readers as well as friends and family.
My condolences to her family and dear friends.
I only met Jo once at an RWA Conference — I think it was in Reno in 2005 though we had been on lists together before that. She will be greatly missed by her readers as well as friends and family.
My condolences to her family and dear friends.
I only met Jo once at an RWA Conference — I think it was in Reno in 2005 though we had been on lists together before that. She will be greatly missed by her readers as well as friends and family.
My condolences to her family and dear friends.
I only met Jo once at an RWA Conference — I think it was in Reno in 2005 though we had been on lists together before that. She will be greatly missed by her readers as well as friends and family.
My condolences to her family and dear friends.
I only met Jo once at an RWA Conference — I think it was in Reno in 2005 though we had been on lists together before that. She will be greatly missed by her readers as well as friends and family.
This are very sad news, I met Jo a couple of years ago in San Antonio, she was lovely and was a great honor to meet her and talk about her books which I admire and have reread and will continue to reread! I’ll miss her very much! 😔😢😘❤️
This are very sad news, I met Jo a couple of years ago in San Antonio, she was lovely and was a great honor to meet her and talk about her books which I admire and have reread and will continue to reread! I’ll miss her very much! 😔😢😘❤️
This are very sad news, I met Jo a couple of years ago in San Antonio, she was lovely and was a great honor to meet her and talk about her books which I admire and have reread and will continue to reread! I’ll miss her very much! 😔😢😘❤️
This are very sad news, I met Jo a couple of years ago in San Antonio, she was lovely and was a great honor to meet her and talk about her books which I admire and have reread and will continue to reread! I’ll miss her very much! 😔😢😘❤️
This are very sad news, I met Jo a couple of years ago in San Antonio, she was lovely and was a great honor to meet her and talk about her books which I admire and have reread and will continue to reread! I’ll miss her very much! 😔😢😘❤️
Oh, what a shock. I so enjoy her books and have collected most of them. She will be missed.
Oh, what a shock. I so enjoy her books and have collected most of them. She will be missed.
Oh, what a shock. I so enjoy her books and have collected most of them. She will be missed.
Oh, what a shock. I so enjoy her books and have collected most of them. She will be missed.
Oh, what a shock. I so enjoy her books and have collected most of them. She will be missed.
Jo’s books were practically the first romance novels I’d ever read, and I was so delighted when I discovered how active she was online (and this was back in the days of the old AAR boards and Yahoogroups). I moved away from Georgians/Regencies a few years later, but my favorite JB titles remained comfort reads. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as the Word Wenches.
Jo’s books were practically the first romance novels I’d ever read, and I was so delighted when I discovered how active she was online (and this was back in the days of the old AAR boards and Yahoogroups). I moved away from Georgians/Regencies a few years later, but my favorite JB titles remained comfort reads. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as the Word Wenches.
Jo’s books were practically the first romance novels I’d ever read, and I was so delighted when I discovered how active she was online (and this was back in the days of the old AAR boards and Yahoogroups). I moved away from Georgians/Regencies a few years later, but my favorite JB titles remained comfort reads. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as the Word Wenches.
Jo’s books were practically the first romance novels I’d ever read, and I was so delighted when I discovered how active she was online (and this was back in the days of the old AAR boards and Yahoogroups). I moved away from Georgians/Regencies a few years later, but my favorite JB titles remained comfort reads. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as the Word Wenches.
Jo’s books were practically the first romance novels I’d ever read, and I was so delighted when I discovered how active she was online (and this was back in the days of the old AAR boards and Yahoogroups). I moved away from Georgians/Regencies a few years later, but my favorite JB titles remained comfort reads. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as the Word Wenches.
I loved Jo’s writing style. Her Company of Rogues series were one of the first Regency books I read and have been reading her books every since. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
I loved Jo’s writing style. Her Company of Rogues series were one of the first Regency books I read and have been reading her books every since. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
I loved Jo’s writing style. Her Company of Rogues series were one of the first Regency books I read and have been reading her books every since. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
I loved Jo’s writing style. Her Company of Rogues series were one of the first Regency books I read and have been reading her books every since. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
I loved Jo’s writing style. Her Company of Rogues series were one of the first Regency books I read and have been reading her books every since. She will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
I only knew Jo Beverley through her books, some blog posts, her newsletter, and awed, positive anecdotes from people who had met her at conferences… but I’ll miss her. My deepest condolences to those of you who knew and loved her.
Though I loved her books, my inner nitpicker thinks that the best thing she wrote was the handy information page about titles and the peerage: http://www.jobev.com/title.html (Yes! This! Thank you!)
Vale, gracious lady.
I only knew Jo Beverley through her books, some blog posts, her newsletter, and awed, positive anecdotes from people who had met her at conferences… but I’ll miss her. My deepest condolences to those of you who knew and loved her.
Though I loved her books, my inner nitpicker thinks that the best thing she wrote was the handy information page about titles and the peerage: http://www.jobev.com/title.html (Yes! This! Thank you!)
Vale, gracious lady.
I only knew Jo Beverley through her books, some blog posts, her newsletter, and awed, positive anecdotes from people who had met her at conferences… but I’ll miss her. My deepest condolences to those of you who knew and loved her.
Though I loved her books, my inner nitpicker thinks that the best thing she wrote was the handy information page about titles and the peerage: http://www.jobev.com/title.html (Yes! This! Thank you!)
Vale, gracious lady.
I only knew Jo Beverley through her books, some blog posts, her newsletter, and awed, positive anecdotes from people who had met her at conferences… but I’ll miss her. My deepest condolences to those of you who knew and loved her.
Though I loved her books, my inner nitpicker thinks that the best thing she wrote was the handy information page about titles and the peerage: http://www.jobev.com/title.html (Yes! This! Thank you!)
Vale, gracious lady.
I only knew Jo Beverley through her books, some blog posts, her newsletter, and awed, positive anecdotes from people who had met her at conferences… but I’ll miss her. My deepest condolences to those of you who knew and loved her.
Though I loved her books, my inner nitpicker thinks that the best thing she wrote was the handy information page about titles and the peerage: http://www.jobev.com/title.html (Yes! This! Thank you!)
Vale, gracious lady.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
Rest in peace, our friend…
Jo was to me, as she was to many others, a mentor. I met her at my first RWA conference and I’ll never forget how down to earth she was. Thanks for the memories, and the stories that will live longer than us both.
Rest in peace, our friend…
Jo was to me, as she was to many others, a mentor. I met her at my first RWA conference and I’ll never forget how down to earth she was. Thanks for the memories, and the stories that will live longer than us both.
Rest in peace, our friend…
Jo was to me, as she was to many others, a mentor. I met her at my first RWA conference and I’ll never forget how down to earth she was. Thanks for the memories, and the stories that will live longer than us both.
Rest in peace, our friend…
Jo was to me, as she was to many others, a mentor. I met her at my first RWA conference and I’ll never forget how down to earth she was. Thanks for the memories, and the stories that will live longer than us both.
Rest in peace, our friend…
Jo was to me, as she was to many others, a mentor. I met her at my first RWA conference and I’ll never forget how down to earth she was. Thanks for the memories, and the stories that will live longer than us both.
I was very shocked to read this news. Jo Beverley’s books have brought me great joy over the years and I have learnt a lot from her informative posts in the Word Wenches blog. I would like to offer my condolences to her family, friends, fellow Word Wenches and readers. I will keep her in my prayers. Much love to all.xxx
I was very shocked to read this news. Jo Beverley’s books have brought me great joy over the years and I have learnt a lot from her informative posts in the Word Wenches blog. I would like to offer my condolences to her family, friends, fellow Word Wenches and readers. I will keep her in my prayers. Much love to all.xxx
I was very shocked to read this news. Jo Beverley’s books have brought me great joy over the years and I have learnt a lot from her informative posts in the Word Wenches blog. I would like to offer my condolences to her family, friends, fellow Word Wenches and readers. I will keep her in my prayers. Much love to all.xxx
I was very shocked to read this news. Jo Beverley’s books have brought me great joy over the years and I have learnt a lot from her informative posts in the Word Wenches blog. I would like to offer my condolences to her family, friends, fellow Word Wenches and readers. I will keep her in my prayers. Much love to all.xxx
I was very shocked to read this news. Jo Beverley’s books have brought me great joy over the years and I have learnt a lot from her informative posts in the Word Wenches blog. I would like to offer my condolences to her family, friends, fellow Word Wenches and readers. I will keep her in my prayers. Much love to all.xxx
Oh…I am so sorry to see this. Much love to everyone…she will be missed. I think I will reread my favorite Company of Rogues books…
Oh…I am so sorry to see this. Much love to everyone…she will be missed. I think I will reread my favorite Company of Rogues books…
Oh…I am so sorry to see this. Much love to everyone…she will be missed. I think I will reread my favorite Company of Rogues books…
Oh…I am so sorry to see this. Much love to everyone…she will be missed. I think I will reread my favorite Company of Rogues books…
Oh…I am so sorry to see this. Much love to everyone…she will be missed. I think I will reread my favorite Company of Rogues books…
I can’t type. I’m in tears. Blessings to all who loved Jo.
Light,
Nancy Haddock
I can’t type. I’m in tears. Blessings to all who loved Jo.
Light,
Nancy Haddock
I can’t type. I’m in tears. Blessings to all who loved Jo.
Light,
Nancy Haddock
I can’t type. I’m in tears. Blessings to all who loved Jo.
Light,
Nancy Haddock
I can’t type. I’m in tears. Blessings to all who loved Jo.
Light,
Nancy Haddock
What a beautiful way to show how special Jo was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your stories…everyone. I loved reading all of your books, from Jo to Mary and the other Mary lol. I think my favorite was the story of her nightgown being lost in San Antonio. I shall pop over to Amazon, and download a new book from one of you and lose myself in the Regency world. This is a reminder to hug your friends and family. Tell your family you love them and show it as often as possible.
I always end everything with the same saying. “Love You So Hard.” Because I believe it’s the best way to love.
Elle
What a beautiful way to show how special Jo was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your stories…everyone. I loved reading all of your books, from Jo to Mary and the other Mary lol. I think my favorite was the story of her nightgown being lost in San Antonio. I shall pop over to Amazon, and download a new book from one of you and lose myself in the Regency world. This is a reminder to hug your friends and family. Tell your family you love them and show it as often as possible.
I always end everything with the same saying. “Love You So Hard.” Because I believe it’s the best way to love.
Elle
What a beautiful way to show how special Jo was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your stories…everyone. I loved reading all of your books, from Jo to Mary and the other Mary lol. I think my favorite was the story of her nightgown being lost in San Antonio. I shall pop over to Amazon, and download a new book from one of you and lose myself in the Regency world. This is a reminder to hug your friends and family. Tell your family you love them and show it as often as possible.
I always end everything with the same saying. “Love You So Hard.” Because I believe it’s the best way to love.
Elle
What a beautiful way to show how special Jo was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your stories…everyone. I loved reading all of your books, from Jo to Mary and the other Mary lol. I think my favorite was the story of her nightgown being lost in San Antonio. I shall pop over to Amazon, and download a new book from one of you and lose myself in the Regency world. This is a reminder to hug your friends and family. Tell your family you love them and show it as often as possible.
I always end everything with the same saying. “Love You So Hard.” Because I believe it’s the best way to love.
Elle
What a beautiful way to show how special Jo was to all of us. Thank you for sharing your stories…everyone. I loved reading all of your books, from Jo to Mary and the other Mary lol. I think my favorite was the story of her nightgown being lost in San Antonio. I shall pop over to Amazon, and download a new book from one of you and lose myself in the Regency world. This is a reminder to hug your friends and family. Tell your family you love them and show it as often as possible.
I always end everything with the same saying. “Love You So Hard.” Because I believe it’s the best way to love.
Elle
I never met Jo, but I have been a faithful reader since I first read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed shortly after its release. Jo has been a never-miss author for me ever since, part of my first auto-buy triumvirate of Jo, Mary, and Mary Jo. I learned much from her through her books and through her posts here at Word Wenches. Her Rogues and Mallorens are comfort reads that I have reread so often that I feel at home in those worlds. I read Nicolas Delaney’s toast in An Unwilling Bride every Memorial Day. It will carry a deeper poignance this year.
I also loved writing about her books when I had the opportunity, and I deeply appreciated her gracious comments when I did. I treasure my signed Jo Beverley books, particularly Dangerous Joy which bears a personal message from Jo, an RWA 2015 gift from my friend PJ.
I feel as if I have lost not only a beloved author but also a friend. We are all blessed that her talent and wisdom will live on through her books and her archived posts here. My sincere condolences to her family, her fellow Wenches, and all who loved her.
I never met Jo, but I have been a faithful reader since I first read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed shortly after its release. Jo has been a never-miss author for me ever since, part of my first auto-buy triumvirate of Jo, Mary, and Mary Jo. I learned much from her through her books and through her posts here at Word Wenches. Her Rogues and Mallorens are comfort reads that I have reread so often that I feel at home in those worlds. I read Nicolas Delaney’s toast in An Unwilling Bride every Memorial Day. It will carry a deeper poignance this year.
I also loved writing about her books when I had the opportunity, and I deeply appreciated her gracious comments when I did. I treasure my signed Jo Beverley books, particularly Dangerous Joy which bears a personal message from Jo, an RWA 2015 gift from my friend PJ.
I feel as if I have lost not only a beloved author but also a friend. We are all blessed that her talent and wisdom will live on through her books and her archived posts here. My sincere condolences to her family, her fellow Wenches, and all who loved her.
I never met Jo, but I have been a faithful reader since I first read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed shortly after its release. Jo has been a never-miss author for me ever since, part of my first auto-buy triumvirate of Jo, Mary, and Mary Jo. I learned much from her through her books and through her posts here at Word Wenches. Her Rogues and Mallorens are comfort reads that I have reread so often that I feel at home in those worlds. I read Nicolas Delaney’s toast in An Unwilling Bride every Memorial Day. It will carry a deeper poignance this year.
I also loved writing about her books when I had the opportunity, and I deeply appreciated her gracious comments when I did. I treasure my signed Jo Beverley books, particularly Dangerous Joy which bears a personal message from Jo, an RWA 2015 gift from my friend PJ.
I feel as if I have lost not only a beloved author but also a friend. We are all blessed that her talent and wisdom will live on through her books and her archived posts here. My sincere condolences to her family, her fellow Wenches, and all who loved her.
I never met Jo, but I have been a faithful reader since I first read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed shortly after its release. Jo has been a never-miss author for me ever since, part of my first auto-buy triumvirate of Jo, Mary, and Mary Jo. I learned much from her through her books and through her posts here at Word Wenches. Her Rogues and Mallorens are comfort reads that I have reread so often that I feel at home in those worlds. I read Nicolas Delaney’s toast in An Unwilling Bride every Memorial Day. It will carry a deeper poignance this year.
I also loved writing about her books when I had the opportunity, and I deeply appreciated her gracious comments when I did. I treasure my signed Jo Beverley books, particularly Dangerous Joy which bears a personal message from Jo, an RWA 2015 gift from my friend PJ.
I feel as if I have lost not only a beloved author but also a friend. We are all blessed that her talent and wisdom will live on through her books and her archived posts here. My sincere condolences to her family, her fellow Wenches, and all who loved her.
I never met Jo, but I have been a faithful reader since I first read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed shortly after its release. Jo has been a never-miss author for me ever since, part of my first auto-buy triumvirate of Jo, Mary, and Mary Jo. I learned much from her through her books and through her posts here at Word Wenches. Her Rogues and Mallorens are comfort reads that I have reread so often that I feel at home in those worlds. I read Nicolas Delaney’s toast in An Unwilling Bride every Memorial Day. It will carry a deeper poignance this year.
I also loved writing about her books when I had the opportunity, and I deeply appreciated her gracious comments when I did. I treasure my signed Jo Beverley books, particularly Dangerous Joy which bears a personal message from Jo, an RWA 2015 gift from my friend PJ.
I feel as if I have lost not only a beloved author but also a friend. We are all blessed that her talent and wisdom will live on through her books and her archived posts here. My sincere condolences to her family, her fellow Wenches, and all who loved her.
So, so sad to hear this! My condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful author and a lovely lady. She will be missed. 🙁
So, so sad to hear this! My condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful author and a lovely lady. She will be missed. 🙁
So, so sad to hear this! My condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful author and a lovely lady. She will be missed. 🙁
So, so sad to hear this! My condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful author and a lovely lady. She will be missed. 🙁
So, so sad to hear this! My condolences to her family and friends. A wonderful author and a lovely lady. She will be missed. 🙁
This is so sad! I’ve been saving her last book for a clear weekend so I could glom through it, never thinking it was the last book we’d have. I started reading her Rogues and Mallorens in college and they were always a great comfort to dive back into. Condolences to the Wenches and her family.
This is so sad! I’ve been saving her last book for a clear weekend so I could glom through it, never thinking it was the last book we’d have. I started reading her Rogues and Mallorens in college and they were always a great comfort to dive back into. Condolences to the Wenches and her family.
This is so sad! I’ve been saving her last book for a clear weekend so I could glom through it, never thinking it was the last book we’d have. I started reading her Rogues and Mallorens in college and they were always a great comfort to dive back into. Condolences to the Wenches and her family.
This is so sad! I’ve been saving her last book for a clear weekend so I could glom through it, never thinking it was the last book we’d have. I started reading her Rogues and Mallorens in college and they were always a great comfort to dive back into. Condolences to the Wenches and her family.
This is so sad! I’ve been saving her last book for a clear weekend so I could glom through it, never thinking it was the last book we’d have. I started reading her Rogues and Mallorens in college and they were always a great comfort to dive back into. Condolences to the Wenches and her family.
I had only a passing acquaintance with Jo via email but even in that format I can echo others who have said how gracious and friendly she was–to everyone. While a true star of the publishing world she was still just Jo, someone I would have loved to have known better.
My sympathies to the rest of the Wenches and to her beloved family. I cannot imagine your pain.
I had only a passing acquaintance with Jo via email but even in that format I can echo others who have said how gracious and friendly she was–to everyone. While a true star of the publishing world she was still just Jo, someone I would have loved to have known better.
My sympathies to the rest of the Wenches and to her beloved family. I cannot imagine your pain.
I had only a passing acquaintance with Jo via email but even in that format I can echo others who have said how gracious and friendly she was–to everyone. While a true star of the publishing world she was still just Jo, someone I would have loved to have known better.
My sympathies to the rest of the Wenches and to her beloved family. I cannot imagine your pain.
I had only a passing acquaintance with Jo via email but even in that format I can echo others who have said how gracious and friendly she was–to everyone. While a true star of the publishing world she was still just Jo, someone I would have loved to have known better.
My sympathies to the rest of the Wenches and to her beloved family. I cannot imagine your pain.
I had only a passing acquaintance with Jo via email but even in that format I can echo others who have said how gracious and friendly she was–to everyone. While a true star of the publishing world she was still just Jo, someone I would have loved to have known better.
My sympathies to the rest of the Wenches and to her beloved family. I cannot imagine your pain.
What a sad day! Praying for Jo’s family and friends. I loved her books so much….
What a sad day! Praying for Jo’s family and friends. I loved her books so much….
What a sad day! Praying for Jo’s family and friends. I loved her books so much….
What a sad day! Praying for Jo’s family and friends. I loved her books so much….
What a sad day! Praying for Jo’s family and friends. I loved her books so much….
One of the biggest thrills of the internet back in the early 90s was stumbling onto RRA-L where Jo, an author whose books I loved, hung out with readers. Leaving aside her books, she is simply the author-as-a-person I’ve admired most over the last decades for her engaged and intelligent and tactful interactions with readers. What a huge loss.
One of the biggest thrills of the internet back in the early 90s was stumbling onto RRA-L where Jo, an author whose books I loved, hung out with readers. Leaving aside her books, she is simply the author-as-a-person I’ve admired most over the last decades for her engaged and intelligent and tactful interactions with readers. What a huge loss.
One of the biggest thrills of the internet back in the early 90s was stumbling onto RRA-L where Jo, an author whose books I loved, hung out with readers. Leaving aside her books, she is simply the author-as-a-person I’ve admired most over the last decades for her engaged and intelligent and tactful interactions with readers. What a huge loss.
One of the biggest thrills of the internet back in the early 90s was stumbling onto RRA-L where Jo, an author whose books I loved, hung out with readers. Leaving aside her books, she is simply the author-as-a-person I’ve admired most over the last decades for her engaged and intelligent and tactful interactions with readers. What a huge loss.
One of the biggest thrills of the internet back in the early 90s was stumbling onto RRA-L where Jo, an author whose books I loved, hung out with readers. Leaving aside her books, she is simply the author-as-a-person I’ve admired most over the last decades for her engaged and intelligent and tactful interactions with readers. What a huge loss.
She was one of the authors that lured me into the Romance genre, back when I thought I was too cool. She will be missed.
She was one of the authors that lured me into the Romance genre, back when I thought I was too cool. She will be missed.
She was one of the authors that lured me into the Romance genre, back when I thought I was too cool. She will be missed.
She was one of the authors that lured me into the Romance genre, back when I thought I was too cool. She will be missed.
She was one of the authors that lured me into the Romance genre, back when I thought I was too cool. She will be missed.
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many!
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many!
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many!
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many!
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many!
Que tristeza… una gran escritora… mis mas sentido pesame para la familia…
Que tristeza… una gran escritora… mis mas sentido pesame para la familia…
Que tristeza… una gran escritora… mis mas sentido pesame para la familia…
Que tristeza… una gran escritora… mis mas sentido pesame para la familia…
Que tristeza… una gran escritora… mis mas sentido pesame para la familia…
I’ve read and loved so many of Jo’s books. My copy of “A Most Unsuitable Man” is practically in tatters. She helped to create the genre as it stands today, and I feel her loss very keenly as a reader. My deepest condolences to her friends and loved ones.
I’ve read and loved so many of Jo’s books. My copy of “A Most Unsuitable Man” is practically in tatters. She helped to create the genre as it stands today, and I feel her loss very keenly as a reader. My deepest condolences to her friends and loved ones.
I’ve read and loved so many of Jo’s books. My copy of “A Most Unsuitable Man” is practically in tatters. She helped to create the genre as it stands today, and I feel her loss very keenly as a reader. My deepest condolences to her friends and loved ones.
I’ve read and loved so many of Jo’s books. My copy of “A Most Unsuitable Man” is practically in tatters. She helped to create the genre as it stands today, and I feel her loss very keenly as a reader. My deepest condolences to her friends and loved ones.
I’ve read and loved so many of Jo’s books. My copy of “A Most Unsuitable Man” is practically in tatters. She helped to create the genre as it stands today, and I feel her loss very keenly as a reader. My deepest condolences to her friends and loved ones.
She was a fantastic author. My condolences go out to her family and friends. RIP Dear Jo!
She was a fantastic author. My condolences go out to her family and friends. RIP Dear Jo!
She was a fantastic author. My condolences go out to her family and friends. RIP Dear Jo!
She was a fantastic author. My condolences go out to her family and friends. RIP Dear Jo!
She was a fantastic author. My condolences go out to her family and friends. RIP Dear Jo!
I didn’t know Jo personally but I was privileged to be in an excerpt book with her last year and it was one of those moments that made me feel as if I had arrived. She’s a legend! Thank you Jo for sharing your amazing gifts. I’m thinking of her family and wishing them love and light.
I didn’t know Jo personally but I was privileged to be in an excerpt book with her last year and it was one of those moments that made me feel as if I had arrived. She’s a legend! Thank you Jo for sharing your amazing gifts. I’m thinking of her family and wishing them love and light.
I didn’t know Jo personally but I was privileged to be in an excerpt book with her last year and it was one of those moments that made me feel as if I had arrived. She’s a legend! Thank you Jo for sharing your amazing gifts. I’m thinking of her family and wishing them love and light.
I didn’t know Jo personally but I was privileged to be in an excerpt book with her last year and it was one of those moments that made me feel as if I had arrived. She’s a legend! Thank you Jo for sharing your amazing gifts. I’m thinking of her family and wishing them love and light.
I didn’t know Jo personally but I was privileged to be in an excerpt book with her last year and it was one of those moments that made me feel as if I had arrived. She’s a legend! Thank you Jo for sharing your amazing gifts. I’m thinking of her family and wishing them love and light.
I only met Jo Beverly once, and she was such a lovely lady. She spoke at our RWA meeting. She answered all questions, no matter how trivial. My condolences to her family and friends and all our RWA sisters and brothers. The world has lost a wonderful writer and beautiful person.
I only met Jo Beverly once, and she was such a lovely lady. She spoke at our RWA meeting. She answered all questions, no matter how trivial. My condolences to her family and friends and all our RWA sisters and brothers. The world has lost a wonderful writer and beautiful person.
I only met Jo Beverly once, and she was such a lovely lady. She spoke at our RWA meeting. She answered all questions, no matter how trivial. My condolences to her family and friends and all our RWA sisters and brothers. The world has lost a wonderful writer and beautiful person.
I only met Jo Beverly once, and she was such a lovely lady. She spoke at our RWA meeting. She answered all questions, no matter how trivial. My condolences to her family and friends and all our RWA sisters and brothers. The world has lost a wonderful writer and beautiful person.
I only met Jo Beverly once, and she was such a lovely lady. She spoke at our RWA meeting. She answered all questions, no matter how trivial. My condolences to her family and friends and all our RWA sisters and brothers. The world has lost a wonderful writer and beautiful person.
I am a huge fan girl and have her books on my keepers shelf. I was lucky enough to meet her at RWA and I am thinking of her family and friends today. Sad day for lovers of historical romance but her books will be with me forever…
I am a huge fan girl and have her books on my keepers shelf. I was lucky enough to meet her at RWA and I am thinking of her family and friends today. Sad day for lovers of historical romance but her books will be with me forever…
I am a huge fan girl and have her books on my keepers shelf. I was lucky enough to meet her at RWA and I am thinking of her family and friends today. Sad day for lovers of historical romance but her books will be with me forever…
I am a huge fan girl and have her books on my keepers shelf. I was lucky enough to meet her at RWA and I am thinking of her family and friends today. Sad day for lovers of historical romance but her books will be with me forever…
I am a huge fan girl and have her books on my keepers shelf. I was lucky enough to meet her at RWA and I am thinking of her family and friends today. Sad day for lovers of historical romance but her books will be with me forever…
I am just devestated to hear this. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends at this time. I have read Jo Beverley bools for over 20yrs. She has been a huge favorite of mine. I still have several of her most recent books left to read. Having a 5yr old has put a delay on my reading hobby. I will cherish every second of reading them and hold them close to my heart. Thank you Jo for so many wonderful years and so many journeys into your fabulous inagination. You will be missed! RIP
I am just devestated to hear this. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends at this time. I have read Jo Beverley bools for over 20yrs. She has been a huge favorite of mine. I still have several of her most recent books left to read. Having a 5yr old has put a delay on my reading hobby. I will cherish every second of reading them and hold them close to my heart. Thank you Jo for so many wonderful years and so many journeys into your fabulous inagination. You will be missed! RIP
I am just devestated to hear this. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends at this time. I have read Jo Beverley bools for over 20yrs. She has been a huge favorite of mine. I still have several of her most recent books left to read. Having a 5yr old has put a delay on my reading hobby. I will cherish every second of reading them and hold them close to my heart. Thank you Jo for so many wonderful years and so many journeys into your fabulous inagination. You will be missed! RIP
I am just devestated to hear this. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends at this time. I have read Jo Beverley bools for over 20yrs. She has been a huge favorite of mine. I still have several of her most recent books left to read. Having a 5yr old has put a delay on my reading hobby. I will cherish every second of reading them and hold them close to my heart. Thank you Jo for so many wonderful years and so many journeys into your fabulous inagination. You will be missed! RIP
I am just devestated to hear this. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends at this time. I have read Jo Beverley bools for over 20yrs. She has been a huge favorite of mine. I still have several of her most recent books left to read. Having a 5yr old has put a delay on my reading hobby. I will cherish every second of reading them and hold them close to my heart. Thank you Jo for so many wonderful years and so many journeys into your fabulous inagination. You will be missed! RIP
So terrible to hear this. My sympathies to her family and other loved ones. Thank you, Jo, for the wonderful worlds you built for us to enjoy. You will be missed.
So terrible to hear this. My sympathies to her family and other loved ones. Thank you, Jo, for the wonderful worlds you built for us to enjoy. You will be missed.
So terrible to hear this. My sympathies to her family and other loved ones. Thank you, Jo, for the wonderful worlds you built for us to enjoy. You will be missed.
So terrible to hear this. My sympathies to her family and other loved ones. Thank you, Jo, for the wonderful worlds you built for us to enjoy. You will be missed.
So terrible to hear this. My sympathies to her family and other loved ones. Thank you, Jo, for the wonderful worlds you built for us to enjoy. You will be missed.
Like you, Kelly, and so many others, I have enjoyed a great many of Jo’s books over the years. As far as I’m concerned, her name is synonymous with the finest works in the regency and Georgian periods. I will read them again with appreciation — and with sadness at her passing.
Like you, Kelly, and so many others, I have enjoyed a great many of Jo’s books over the years. As far as I’m concerned, her name is synonymous with the finest works in the regency and Georgian periods. I will read them again with appreciation — and with sadness at her passing.
Like you, Kelly, and so many others, I have enjoyed a great many of Jo’s books over the years. As far as I’m concerned, her name is synonymous with the finest works in the regency and Georgian periods. I will read them again with appreciation — and with sadness at her passing.
Like you, Kelly, and so many others, I have enjoyed a great many of Jo’s books over the years. As far as I’m concerned, her name is synonymous with the finest works in the regency and Georgian periods. I will read them again with appreciation — and with sadness at her passing.
Like you, Kelly, and so many others, I have enjoyed a great many of Jo’s books over the years. As far as I’m concerned, her name is synonymous with the finest works in the regency and Georgian periods. I will read them again with appreciation — and with sadness at her passing.
This is sad news, and no mistake.
I have a quote from a 2007 post of Jo’s pinned up on my thinkboard:
“I do think the power of romance novels comes at heart from the way they work with our beliefs about the way men and women (not getting into the gay romance issue here) interact and form healthy mating bonds that potentially last for life. That people can achieve this, even when there are external challenges and personal flaws to be overcome.
Romance novels support a deep belief that this is possible, which it is, and to me at least, that healthy mating bond at the end of the book has to be both equal, trustworthy, and open. That is, equal power balance, no possibility of
betrayal, and freedom to leave if either of those change.”
That in a nutshell is what draws me to romance writing — and it’s evidence that the woman knew what she was about. I will miss her presence, but her work stands.
This is sad news, and no mistake.
I have a quote from a 2007 post of Jo’s pinned up on my thinkboard:
“I do think the power of romance novels comes at heart from the way they work with our beliefs about the way men and women (not getting into the gay romance issue here) interact and form healthy mating bonds that potentially last for life. That people can achieve this, even when there are external challenges and personal flaws to be overcome.
Romance novels support a deep belief that this is possible, which it is, and to me at least, that healthy mating bond at the end of the book has to be both equal, trustworthy, and open. That is, equal power balance, no possibility of
betrayal, and freedom to leave if either of those change.”
That in a nutshell is what draws me to romance writing — and it’s evidence that the woman knew what she was about. I will miss her presence, but her work stands.
This is sad news, and no mistake.
I have a quote from a 2007 post of Jo’s pinned up on my thinkboard:
“I do think the power of romance novels comes at heart from the way they work with our beliefs about the way men and women (not getting into the gay romance issue here) interact and form healthy mating bonds that potentially last for life. That people can achieve this, even when there are external challenges and personal flaws to be overcome.
Romance novels support a deep belief that this is possible, which it is, and to me at least, that healthy mating bond at the end of the book has to be both equal, trustworthy, and open. That is, equal power balance, no possibility of
betrayal, and freedom to leave if either of those change.”
That in a nutshell is what draws me to romance writing — and it’s evidence that the woman knew what she was about. I will miss her presence, but her work stands.
This is sad news, and no mistake.
I have a quote from a 2007 post of Jo’s pinned up on my thinkboard:
“I do think the power of romance novels comes at heart from the way they work with our beliefs about the way men and women (not getting into the gay romance issue here) interact and form healthy mating bonds that potentially last for life. That people can achieve this, even when there are external challenges and personal flaws to be overcome.
Romance novels support a deep belief that this is possible, which it is, and to me at least, that healthy mating bond at the end of the book has to be both equal, trustworthy, and open. That is, equal power balance, no possibility of
betrayal, and freedom to leave if either of those change.”
That in a nutshell is what draws me to romance writing — and it’s evidence that the woman knew what she was about. I will miss her presence, but her work stands.
This is sad news, and no mistake.
I have a quote from a 2007 post of Jo’s pinned up on my thinkboard:
“I do think the power of romance novels comes at heart from the way they work with our beliefs about the way men and women (not getting into the gay romance issue here) interact and form healthy mating bonds that potentially last for life. That people can achieve this, even when there are external challenges and personal flaws to be overcome.
Romance novels support a deep belief that this is possible, which it is, and to me at least, that healthy mating bond at the end of the book has to be both equal, trustworthy, and open. That is, equal power balance, no possibility of
betrayal, and freedom to leave if either of those change.”
That in a nutshell is what draws me to romance writing — and it’s evidence that the woman knew what she was about. I will miss her presence, but her work stands.
Such a wonderful author. So sad there’s but one more book of hers to add to my keeper shelves. Every now and then, I pull a book out and reread it-the stories never grow old or stale. The sign of a great story teller.
My condolences to Jo’s family, friends and the Wenches.
Such a wonderful author. So sad there’s but one more book of hers to add to my keeper shelves. Every now and then, I pull a book out and reread it-the stories never grow old or stale. The sign of a great story teller.
My condolences to Jo’s family, friends and the Wenches.
Such a wonderful author. So sad there’s but one more book of hers to add to my keeper shelves. Every now and then, I pull a book out and reread it-the stories never grow old or stale. The sign of a great story teller.
My condolences to Jo’s family, friends and the Wenches.
Such a wonderful author. So sad there’s but one more book of hers to add to my keeper shelves. Every now and then, I pull a book out and reread it-the stories never grow old or stale. The sign of a great story teller.
My condolences to Jo’s family, friends and the Wenches.
Such a wonderful author. So sad there’s but one more book of hers to add to my keeper shelves. Every now and then, I pull a book out and reread it-the stories never grow old or stale. The sign of a great story teller.
My condolences to Jo’s family, friends and the Wenches.
Very sad to hear. I have some of her earlier books on my bookshelf. What an amazing writer. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends.
Very sad to hear. I have some of her earlier books on my bookshelf. What an amazing writer. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends.
Very sad to hear. I have some of her earlier books on my bookshelf. What an amazing writer. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends.
Very sad to hear. I have some of her earlier books on my bookshelf. What an amazing writer. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends.
Very sad to hear. I have some of her earlier books on my bookshelf. What an amazing writer. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends.
I saw this morning the invitation to spend time with you my ladies and I had to go to work, now I get home open my laptop and what do I see in FB?…. this is really sad, I wasn’t expecting it. Well I didn’t know she was sick. I loved her books, I will re-read her books and get those I have missed. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and His Angels. She will greatly missed. My condolences to her family and to you her friends. Much love <3
I saw this morning the invitation to spend time with you my ladies and I had to go to work, now I get home open my laptop and what do I see in FB?…. this is really sad, I wasn’t expecting it. Well I didn’t know she was sick. I loved her books, I will re-read her books and get those I have missed. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and His Angels. She will greatly missed. My condolences to her family and to you her friends. Much love <3
I saw this morning the invitation to spend time with you my ladies and I had to go to work, now I get home open my laptop and what do I see in FB?…. this is really sad, I wasn’t expecting it. Well I didn’t know she was sick. I loved her books, I will re-read her books and get those I have missed. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and His Angels. She will greatly missed. My condolences to her family and to you her friends. Much love <3
I saw this morning the invitation to spend time with you my ladies and I had to go to work, now I get home open my laptop and what do I see in FB?…. this is really sad, I wasn’t expecting it. Well I didn’t know she was sick. I loved her books, I will re-read her books and get those I have missed. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and His Angels. She will greatly missed. My condolences to her family and to you her friends. Much love <3
I saw this morning the invitation to spend time with you my ladies and I had to go to work, now I get home open my laptop and what do I see in FB?…. this is really sad, I wasn’t expecting it. Well I didn’t know she was sick. I loved her books, I will re-read her books and get those I have missed. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and His Angels. She will greatly missed. My condolences to her family and to you her friends. Much love <3
I am so sorry to hear about Jo, I loved her books particularly the Rogues series where she had a fresh take on Regency romance. She has left a great legacy. I met her at last years RWA, her session was inspirational, she was one of the many great women in that group.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo, I loved her books particularly the Rogues series where she had a fresh take on Regency romance. She has left a great legacy. I met her at last years RWA, her session was inspirational, she was one of the many great women in that group.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo, I loved her books particularly the Rogues series where she had a fresh take on Regency romance. She has left a great legacy. I met her at last years RWA, her session was inspirational, she was one of the many great women in that group.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo, I loved her books particularly the Rogues series where she had a fresh take on Regency romance. She has left a great legacy. I met her at last years RWA, her session was inspirational, she was one of the many great women in that group.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo, I loved her books particularly the Rogues series where she had a fresh take on Regency romance. She has left a great legacy. I met her at last years RWA, her session was inspirational, she was one of the many great women in that group.
She was one of my favorite Regency authors and one of the first people I stalked at my first RWA conference at the literacy signing. A few years later a contest entry of mine was savaged my a judge and I almost gave up on that ms, but Jo did a class on beginnings for a chapter I belonged to and I sent the same ms in and she said lovely things about it which encouraged me to keep going.
One other time I was trying to find the right room at a conference and became aware someone was following me on my aimless search, I have no sense of direction. I ended up at a dead end, turned around and found Jo giving me the ‘you have no idea where you’re going look.’ Talk about embarrassing. 😉
She was one of my favorite Regency authors and one of the first people I stalked at my first RWA conference at the literacy signing. A few years later a contest entry of mine was savaged my a judge and I almost gave up on that ms, but Jo did a class on beginnings for a chapter I belonged to and I sent the same ms in and she said lovely things about it which encouraged me to keep going.
One other time I was trying to find the right room at a conference and became aware someone was following me on my aimless search, I have no sense of direction. I ended up at a dead end, turned around and found Jo giving me the ‘you have no idea where you’re going look.’ Talk about embarrassing. 😉
She was one of my favorite Regency authors and one of the first people I stalked at my first RWA conference at the literacy signing. A few years later a contest entry of mine was savaged my a judge and I almost gave up on that ms, but Jo did a class on beginnings for a chapter I belonged to and I sent the same ms in and she said lovely things about it which encouraged me to keep going.
One other time I was trying to find the right room at a conference and became aware someone was following me on my aimless search, I have no sense of direction. I ended up at a dead end, turned around and found Jo giving me the ‘you have no idea where you’re going look.’ Talk about embarrassing. 😉
She was one of my favorite Regency authors and one of the first people I stalked at my first RWA conference at the literacy signing. A few years later a contest entry of mine was savaged my a judge and I almost gave up on that ms, but Jo did a class on beginnings for a chapter I belonged to and I sent the same ms in and she said lovely things about it which encouraged me to keep going.
One other time I was trying to find the right room at a conference and became aware someone was following me on my aimless search, I have no sense of direction. I ended up at a dead end, turned around and found Jo giving me the ‘you have no idea where you’re going look.’ Talk about embarrassing. 😉
She was one of my favorite Regency authors and one of the first people I stalked at my first RWA conference at the literacy signing. A few years later a contest entry of mine was savaged my a judge and I almost gave up on that ms, but Jo did a class on beginnings for a chapter I belonged to and I sent the same ms in and she said lovely things about it which encouraged me to keep going.
One other time I was trying to find the right room at a conference and became aware someone was following me on my aimless search, I have no sense of direction. I ended up at a dead end, turned around and found Jo giving me the ‘you have no idea where you’re going look.’ Talk about embarrassing. 😉
We exchanged emails last month. Jo had a global contest about her latest book, hero names. She kindly picked mine: Titus! She sent me two wonderful books and I sent her a beautiful shell mobile as a gift. I hope its sounds were soothing .. Iam so sad, rest in peace dearest Jo.
We exchanged emails last month. Jo had a global contest about her latest book, hero names. She kindly picked mine: Titus! She sent me two wonderful books and I sent her a beautiful shell mobile as a gift. I hope its sounds were soothing .. Iam so sad, rest in peace dearest Jo.
We exchanged emails last month. Jo had a global contest about her latest book, hero names. She kindly picked mine: Titus! She sent me two wonderful books and I sent her a beautiful shell mobile as a gift. I hope its sounds were soothing .. Iam so sad, rest in peace dearest Jo.
We exchanged emails last month. Jo had a global contest about her latest book, hero names. She kindly picked mine: Titus! She sent me two wonderful books and I sent her a beautiful shell mobile as a gift. I hope its sounds were soothing .. Iam so sad, rest in peace dearest Jo.
We exchanged emails last month. Jo had a global contest about her latest book, hero names. She kindly picked mine: Titus! She sent me two wonderful books and I sent her a beautiful shell mobile as a gift. I hope its sounds were soothing .. Iam so sad, rest in peace dearest Jo.
An immeasurable loss–my deep condolences to all.
An immeasurable loss–my deep condolences to all.
An immeasurable loss–my deep condolences to all.
An immeasurable loss–my deep condolences to all.
An immeasurable loss–my deep condolences to all.
I remember vividly when I found Jo at the RWA conference in Atlanta, and yes, I had a huge fan girl moment. She has been an auto-buy author for years for me. She was a true inspirational for me. I was fortunate enough to attend her workshop at RWA2015. As always so inspiring. I will truly miss this gracious lady!
I remember vividly when I found Jo at the RWA conference in Atlanta, and yes, I had a huge fan girl moment. She has been an auto-buy author for years for me. She was a true inspirational for me. I was fortunate enough to attend her workshop at RWA2015. As always so inspiring. I will truly miss this gracious lady!
I remember vividly when I found Jo at the RWA conference in Atlanta, and yes, I had a huge fan girl moment. She has been an auto-buy author for years for me. She was a true inspirational for me. I was fortunate enough to attend her workshop at RWA2015. As always so inspiring. I will truly miss this gracious lady!
I remember vividly when I found Jo at the RWA conference in Atlanta, and yes, I had a huge fan girl moment. She has been an auto-buy author for years for me. She was a true inspirational for me. I was fortunate enough to attend her workshop at RWA2015. As always so inspiring. I will truly miss this gracious lady!
I remember vividly when I found Jo at the RWA conference in Atlanta, and yes, I had a huge fan girl moment. She has been an auto-buy author for years for me. She was a true inspirational for me. I was fortunate enough to attend her workshop at RWA2015. As always so inspiring. I will truly miss this gracious lady!
I’m heartbroken. I had the privilege of sitting beside Jo during the Awards ceremony at my 1st RWA conference in 1993. Back then, we sat at a table with our editor, whether or not we were a finalist. I was in awe of Jo, her writing, her kindness and graciousness. She made me feel so at home. That night she won a RITA and let me hold it.
When I started writing stories set in England, Jo was wonderful about answering my quirky questions, so generous with her knowledge and time. I was always glad when our paths crossed at conference and we had a few moments to catch up.
We’ve not only lost a talented writer, but an incredible soul. She will be missed.
I’m heartbroken. I had the privilege of sitting beside Jo during the Awards ceremony at my 1st RWA conference in 1993. Back then, we sat at a table with our editor, whether or not we were a finalist. I was in awe of Jo, her writing, her kindness and graciousness. She made me feel so at home. That night she won a RITA and let me hold it.
When I started writing stories set in England, Jo was wonderful about answering my quirky questions, so generous with her knowledge and time. I was always glad when our paths crossed at conference and we had a few moments to catch up.
We’ve not only lost a talented writer, but an incredible soul. She will be missed.
I’m heartbroken. I had the privilege of sitting beside Jo during the Awards ceremony at my 1st RWA conference in 1993. Back then, we sat at a table with our editor, whether or not we were a finalist. I was in awe of Jo, her writing, her kindness and graciousness. She made me feel so at home. That night she won a RITA and let me hold it.
When I started writing stories set in England, Jo was wonderful about answering my quirky questions, so generous with her knowledge and time. I was always glad when our paths crossed at conference and we had a few moments to catch up.
We’ve not only lost a talented writer, but an incredible soul. She will be missed.
I’m heartbroken. I had the privilege of sitting beside Jo during the Awards ceremony at my 1st RWA conference in 1993. Back then, we sat at a table with our editor, whether or not we were a finalist. I was in awe of Jo, her writing, her kindness and graciousness. She made me feel so at home. That night she won a RITA and let me hold it.
When I started writing stories set in England, Jo was wonderful about answering my quirky questions, so generous with her knowledge and time. I was always glad when our paths crossed at conference and we had a few moments to catch up.
We’ve not only lost a talented writer, but an incredible soul. She will be missed.
I’m heartbroken. I had the privilege of sitting beside Jo during the Awards ceremony at my 1st RWA conference in 1993. Back then, we sat at a table with our editor, whether or not we were a finalist. I was in awe of Jo, her writing, her kindness and graciousness. She made me feel so at home. That night she won a RITA and let me hold it.
When I started writing stories set in England, Jo was wonderful about answering my quirky questions, so generous with her knowledge and time. I was always glad when our paths crossed at conference and we had a few moments to catch up.
We’ve not only lost a talented writer, but an incredible soul. She will be missed.
Oh, that’s a shock! She was a lovely person. I remember she was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald City Writers Conference just a month after 9/11 (she was still living in Victoria then), and she made the loveliest speech of solidarity with the US.
I heard her speak a number of other times also, and she was always full of wise advice.
Not to mention she was a wonderful writer!
She will be missed so much! Sending my condolences to all her family and the Wenches.
Oh, that’s a shock! She was a lovely person. I remember she was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald City Writers Conference just a month after 9/11 (she was still living in Victoria then), and she made the loveliest speech of solidarity with the US.
I heard her speak a number of other times also, and she was always full of wise advice.
Not to mention she was a wonderful writer!
She will be missed so much! Sending my condolences to all her family and the Wenches.
Oh, that’s a shock! She was a lovely person. I remember she was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald City Writers Conference just a month after 9/11 (she was still living in Victoria then), and she made the loveliest speech of solidarity with the US.
I heard her speak a number of other times also, and she was always full of wise advice.
Not to mention she was a wonderful writer!
She will be missed so much! Sending my condolences to all her family and the Wenches.
Oh, that’s a shock! She was a lovely person. I remember she was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald City Writers Conference just a month after 9/11 (she was still living in Victoria then), and she made the loveliest speech of solidarity with the US.
I heard her speak a number of other times also, and she was always full of wise advice.
Not to mention she was a wonderful writer!
She will be missed so much! Sending my condolences to all her family and the Wenches.
Oh, that’s a shock! She was a lovely person. I remember she was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald City Writers Conference just a month after 9/11 (she was still living in Victoria then), and she made the loveliest speech of solidarity with the US.
I heard her speak a number of other times also, and she was always full of wise advice.
Not to mention she was a wonderful writer!
She will be missed so much! Sending my condolences to all her family and the Wenches.
I enjoyed her work and am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
I enjoyed her work and am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
I enjoyed her work and am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
I enjoyed her work and am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
I enjoyed her work and am saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
I met Jo in 2010 at Romcon in Denver. We spent quite a bit of time together talking Lymond and Sayers and all things hist rom.
She signed Forbidden for me and it’s still waiting at a friend’s house in the US to be shipped to me here in the UK once I get my ducks in a row.
Had always hoped to see her again now that we lived on the same island. Fate sucks.
So sad. 🙁
I met Jo in 2010 at Romcon in Denver. We spent quite a bit of time together talking Lymond and Sayers and all things hist rom.
She signed Forbidden for me and it’s still waiting at a friend’s house in the US to be shipped to me here in the UK once I get my ducks in a row.
Had always hoped to see her again now that we lived on the same island. Fate sucks.
So sad. 🙁
I met Jo in 2010 at Romcon in Denver. We spent quite a bit of time together talking Lymond and Sayers and all things hist rom.
She signed Forbidden for me and it’s still waiting at a friend’s house in the US to be shipped to me here in the UK once I get my ducks in a row.
Had always hoped to see her again now that we lived on the same island. Fate sucks.
So sad. 🙁
I met Jo in 2010 at Romcon in Denver. We spent quite a bit of time together talking Lymond and Sayers and all things hist rom.
She signed Forbidden for me and it’s still waiting at a friend’s house in the US to be shipped to me here in the UK once I get my ducks in a row.
Had always hoped to see her again now that we lived on the same island. Fate sucks.
So sad. 🙁
I met Jo in 2010 at Romcon in Denver. We spent quite a bit of time together talking Lymond and Sayers and all things hist rom.
She signed Forbidden for me and it’s still waiting at a friend’s house in the US to be shipped to me here in the UK once I get my ducks in a row.
Had always hoped to see her again now that we lived on the same island. Fate sucks.
So sad. 🙁
I am so very sad to hear this news. Jo was an auto buy for me and Devilish would always be in my Desert Island Reads. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago at a conference in London and was thrilled to do so.
My sincerest wishes to her family. The reading world of romance has lost a real treasure today.
I am so very sad to hear this news. Jo was an auto buy for me and Devilish would always be in my Desert Island Reads. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago at a conference in London and was thrilled to do so.
My sincerest wishes to her family. The reading world of romance has lost a real treasure today.
I am so very sad to hear this news. Jo was an auto buy for me and Devilish would always be in my Desert Island Reads. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago at a conference in London and was thrilled to do so.
My sincerest wishes to her family. The reading world of romance has lost a real treasure today.
I am so very sad to hear this news. Jo was an auto buy for me and Devilish would always be in my Desert Island Reads. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago at a conference in London and was thrilled to do so.
My sincerest wishes to her family. The reading world of romance has lost a real treasure today.
I am so very sad to hear this news. Jo was an auto buy for me and Devilish would always be in my Desert Island Reads. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago at a conference in London and was thrilled to do so.
My sincerest wishes to her family. The reading world of romance has lost a real treasure today.
I never met Jo but I listened to her workshop on getting historical details accurate over and over. And her lovely accent is in my head when I write. She will be missed.
I never met Jo but I listened to her workshop on getting historical details accurate over and over. And her lovely accent is in my head when I write. She will be missed.
I never met Jo but I listened to her workshop on getting historical details accurate over and over. And her lovely accent is in my head when I write. She will be missed.
I never met Jo but I listened to her workshop on getting historical details accurate over and over. And her lovely accent is in my head when I write. She will be missed.
I never met Jo but I listened to her workshop on getting historical details accurate over and over. And her lovely accent is in my head when I write. She will be missed.
I met Jo in 1985 or 1986, when she was still living in Victoria and I had recently been appointed Chief Librarian of the public library there and had invited her to give a reading at the library. I admired her work a great deal and was delighted to be able to tell her so. Some years later I had moved to the Vancouver Public Library as Director there and she was in town for a conference. She invited me to her hotel room to talk romance books with her and several of her colleagues, including Mary Jo Putney. I felt as if I were incredibly fortunate to be talking my favourite genre with several of my favourite authors. She was very generous with her time and a great lady indeed. Like all of you, I will miss her and the wonderful books that have been an enduring delight in my life. She once gave me a signed ARC of Devilish which is now dogeared and starting to separate from it’s binding, but remains among my treasures.
I met Jo in 1985 or 1986, when she was still living in Victoria and I had recently been appointed Chief Librarian of the public library there and had invited her to give a reading at the library. I admired her work a great deal and was delighted to be able to tell her so. Some years later I had moved to the Vancouver Public Library as Director there and she was in town for a conference. She invited me to her hotel room to talk romance books with her and several of her colleagues, including Mary Jo Putney. I felt as if I were incredibly fortunate to be talking my favourite genre with several of my favourite authors. She was very generous with her time and a great lady indeed. Like all of you, I will miss her and the wonderful books that have been an enduring delight in my life. She once gave me a signed ARC of Devilish which is now dogeared and starting to separate from it’s binding, but remains among my treasures.
I met Jo in 1985 or 1986, when she was still living in Victoria and I had recently been appointed Chief Librarian of the public library there and had invited her to give a reading at the library. I admired her work a great deal and was delighted to be able to tell her so. Some years later I had moved to the Vancouver Public Library as Director there and she was in town for a conference. She invited me to her hotel room to talk romance books with her and several of her colleagues, including Mary Jo Putney. I felt as if I were incredibly fortunate to be talking my favourite genre with several of my favourite authors. She was very generous with her time and a great lady indeed. Like all of you, I will miss her and the wonderful books that have been an enduring delight in my life. She once gave me a signed ARC of Devilish which is now dogeared and starting to separate from it’s binding, but remains among my treasures.
I met Jo in 1985 or 1986, when she was still living in Victoria and I had recently been appointed Chief Librarian of the public library there and had invited her to give a reading at the library. I admired her work a great deal and was delighted to be able to tell her so. Some years later I had moved to the Vancouver Public Library as Director there and she was in town for a conference. She invited me to her hotel room to talk romance books with her and several of her colleagues, including Mary Jo Putney. I felt as if I were incredibly fortunate to be talking my favourite genre with several of my favourite authors. She was very generous with her time and a great lady indeed. Like all of you, I will miss her and the wonderful books that have been an enduring delight in my life. She once gave me a signed ARC of Devilish which is now dogeared and starting to separate from it’s binding, but remains among my treasures.
I met Jo in 1985 or 1986, when she was still living in Victoria and I had recently been appointed Chief Librarian of the public library there and had invited her to give a reading at the library. I admired her work a great deal and was delighted to be able to tell her so. Some years later I had moved to the Vancouver Public Library as Director there and she was in town for a conference. She invited me to her hotel room to talk romance books with her and several of her colleagues, including Mary Jo Putney. I felt as if I were incredibly fortunate to be talking my favourite genre with several of my favourite authors. She was very generous with her time and a great lady indeed. Like all of you, I will miss her and the wonderful books that have been an enduring delight in my life. She once gave me a signed ARC of Devilish which is now dogeared and starting to separate from it’s binding, but remains among my treasures.
So very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been reading Jo’s Rogues for years but only met her when she moved to England. I was so impressed by her open-mindedness, sheer practicality and generous advice when asked. In my case, it was very, very welcome to a wobbling writer. She was very funny too.
Such a loss.
So very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been reading Jo’s Rogues for years but only met her when she moved to England. I was so impressed by her open-mindedness, sheer practicality and generous advice when asked. In my case, it was very, very welcome to a wobbling writer. She was very funny too.
Such a loss.
So very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been reading Jo’s Rogues for years but only met her when she moved to England. I was so impressed by her open-mindedness, sheer practicality and generous advice when asked. In my case, it was very, very welcome to a wobbling writer. She was very funny too.
Such a loss.
So very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been reading Jo’s Rogues for years but only met her when she moved to England. I was so impressed by her open-mindedness, sheer practicality and generous advice when asked. In my case, it was very, very welcome to a wobbling writer. She was very funny too.
Such a loss.
So very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been reading Jo’s Rogues for years but only met her when she moved to England. I was so impressed by her open-mindedness, sheer practicality and generous advice when asked. In my case, it was very, very welcome to a wobbling writer. She was very funny too.
Such a loss.
Thank-you so much Jo for giving me many many hours of enjoyment reading your wonderful books. Lots of love and light to you dear Jo
Thank-you so much Jo for giving me many many hours of enjoyment reading your wonderful books. Lots of love and light to you dear Jo
Thank-you so much Jo for giving me many many hours of enjoyment reading your wonderful books. Lots of love and light to you dear Jo
Thank-you so much Jo for giving me many many hours of enjoyment reading your wonderful books. Lots of love and light to you dear Jo
Thank-you so much Jo for giving me many many hours of enjoyment reading your wonderful books. Lots of love and light to you dear Jo
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderfully gifted writer. What I will miss most was her smile- it could light up a room. Gracious, kind, warm hearted – family, friends, fans and future readers share the loss. She was well loved, just as many of us own well loved books by Jo.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderfully gifted writer. What I will miss most was her smile- it could light up a room. Gracious, kind, warm hearted – family, friends, fans and future readers share the loss. She was well loved, just as many of us own well loved books by Jo.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderfully gifted writer. What I will miss most was her smile- it could light up a room. Gracious, kind, warm hearted – family, friends, fans and future readers share the loss. She was well loved, just as many of us own well loved books by Jo.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderfully gifted writer. What I will miss most was her smile- it could light up a room. Gracious, kind, warm hearted – family, friends, fans and future readers share the loss. She was well loved, just as many of us own well loved books by Jo.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderfully gifted writer. What I will miss most was her smile- it could light up a room. Gracious, kind, warm hearted – family, friends, fans and future readers share the loss. She was well loved, just as many of us own well loved books by Jo.
One of the authors who made me want to write Regency books. Though never as good. She will be greatly missed.
One of the authors who made me want to write Regency books. Though never as good. She will be greatly missed.
One of the authors who made me want to write Regency books. Though never as good. She will be greatly missed.
One of the authors who made me want to write Regency books. Though never as good. She will be greatly missed.
One of the authors who made me want to write Regency books. Though never as good. She will be greatly missed.
So sad to hear of Jo’s passing. Her regency books were the first I purchased. Condolences to all her family, Friends & fellow authors.
So sad to hear of Jo’s passing. Her regency books were the first I purchased. Condolences to all her family, Friends & fellow authors.
So sad to hear of Jo’s passing. Her regency books were the first I purchased. Condolences to all her family, Friends & fellow authors.
So sad to hear of Jo’s passing. Her regency books were the first I purchased. Condolences to all her family, Friends & fellow authors.
So sad to hear of Jo’s passing. Her regency books were the first I purchased. Condolences to all her family, Friends & fellow authors.
My heart bleeds for her family and friends esp the WWenches and to us her readers, this is such a difficult time. But her written words live with us forevermore.
Jo, Thank you so much for making our reading world a better place, may you rest in peace.
My heart bleeds for her family and friends esp the WWenches and to us her readers, this is such a difficult time. But her written words live with us forevermore.
Jo, Thank you so much for making our reading world a better place, may you rest in peace.
My heart bleeds for her family and friends esp the WWenches and to us her readers, this is such a difficult time. But her written words live with us forevermore.
Jo, Thank you so much for making our reading world a better place, may you rest in peace.
My heart bleeds for her family and friends esp the WWenches and to us her readers, this is such a difficult time. But her written words live with us forevermore.
Jo, Thank you so much for making our reading world a better place, may you rest in peace.
My heart bleeds for her family and friends esp the WWenches and to us her readers, this is such a difficult time. But her written words live with us forevermore.
Jo, Thank you so much for making our reading world a better place, may you rest in peace.
Oh so very sad. I never met her but of course she’s been a huge inspiration. I was just rereading TEMPTING FORTUNE yesterday before this terrible news arrived. Collette Cameron is absolutely right – historical romance will never be the same without her and her legacy will always live on in the hearts of the readers.
Oh so very sad. I never met her but of course she’s been a huge inspiration. I was just rereading TEMPTING FORTUNE yesterday before this terrible news arrived. Collette Cameron is absolutely right – historical romance will never be the same without her and her legacy will always live on in the hearts of the readers.
Oh so very sad. I never met her but of course she’s been a huge inspiration. I was just rereading TEMPTING FORTUNE yesterday before this terrible news arrived. Collette Cameron is absolutely right – historical romance will never be the same without her and her legacy will always live on in the hearts of the readers.
Oh so very sad. I never met her but of course she’s been a huge inspiration. I was just rereading TEMPTING FORTUNE yesterday before this terrible news arrived. Collette Cameron is absolutely right – historical romance will never be the same without her and her legacy will always live on in the hearts of the readers.
Oh so very sad. I never met her but of course she’s been a huge inspiration. I was just rereading TEMPTING FORTUNE yesterday before this terrible news arrived. Collette Cameron is absolutely right – historical romance will never be the same without her and her legacy will always live on in the hearts of the readers.
I am so sad to hear this and would like to pass my sympathy on to Jo’s family. Yes that’s how I thought if her, as Jo, she felt as if she was a part of my family. The first book I read of her;s was My Lady Notorious picked up at a used book shop. That was it, I was hooked I had to find every book in the series and the rest of her books as well. Be at peace Jo you will be much missed.
I am so sad to hear this and would like to pass my sympathy on to Jo’s family. Yes that’s how I thought if her, as Jo, she felt as if she was a part of my family. The first book I read of her;s was My Lady Notorious picked up at a used book shop. That was it, I was hooked I had to find every book in the series and the rest of her books as well. Be at peace Jo you will be much missed.
I am so sad to hear this and would like to pass my sympathy on to Jo’s family. Yes that’s how I thought if her, as Jo, she felt as if she was a part of my family. The first book I read of her;s was My Lady Notorious picked up at a used book shop. That was it, I was hooked I had to find every book in the series and the rest of her books as well. Be at peace Jo you will be much missed.
I am so sad to hear this and would like to pass my sympathy on to Jo’s family. Yes that’s how I thought if her, as Jo, she felt as if she was a part of my family. The first book I read of her;s was My Lady Notorious picked up at a used book shop. That was it, I was hooked I had to find every book in the series and the rest of her books as well. Be at peace Jo you will be much missed.
I am so sad to hear this and would like to pass my sympathy on to Jo’s family. Yes that’s how I thought if her, as Jo, she felt as if she was a part of my family. The first book I read of her;s was My Lady Notorious picked up at a used book shop. That was it, I was hooked I had to find every book in the series and the rest of her books as well. Be at peace Jo you will be much missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful writer. I have loved her books since I read the first Malloren books and her rogues novels. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. Rest in Peace Jo I for one will not forget you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful writer. I have loved her books since I read the first Malloren books and her rogues novels. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. Rest in Peace Jo I for one will not forget you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful writer. I have loved her books since I read the first Malloren books and her rogues novels. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. Rest in Peace Jo I for one will not forget you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful writer. I have loved her books since I read the first Malloren books and her rogues novels. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. Rest in Peace Jo I for one will not forget you.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful writer. I have loved her books since I read the first Malloren books and her rogues novels. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. Rest in Peace Jo I for one will not forget you.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing,I never met her in person but I had the pleasure to be able to read her books she was a great author and I’m sure she will be missed by many many people
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing,I never met her in person but I had the pleasure to be able to read her books she was a great author and I’m sure she will be missed by many many people
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing,I never met her in person but I had the pleasure to be able to read her books she was a great author and I’m sure she will be missed by many many people
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing,I never met her in person but I had the pleasure to be able to read her books she was a great author and I’m sure she will be missed by many many people
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing,I never met her in person but I had the pleasure to be able to read her books she was a great author and I’m sure she will be missed by many many people
What a shock! Jo was an inspiration to us all, and when she came to the UK, a respected and valued member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. I met her rarely, but heard her often on our author loop where her advice was sage and helpful always. It’s clear from this blog and the responses that she will be missed like the dickens.
What a shock! Jo was an inspiration to us all, and when she came to the UK, a respected and valued member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. I met her rarely, but heard her often on our author loop where her advice was sage and helpful always. It’s clear from this blog and the responses that she will be missed like the dickens.
What a shock! Jo was an inspiration to us all, and when she came to the UK, a respected and valued member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. I met her rarely, but heard her often on our author loop where her advice was sage and helpful always. It’s clear from this blog and the responses that she will be missed like the dickens.
What a shock! Jo was an inspiration to us all, and when she came to the UK, a respected and valued member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. I met her rarely, but heard her often on our author loop where her advice was sage and helpful always. It’s clear from this blog and the responses that she will be missed like the dickens.
What a shock! Jo was an inspiration to us all, and when she came to the UK, a respected and valued member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. I met her rarely, but heard her often on our author loop where her advice was sage and helpful always. It’s clear from this blog and the responses that she will be missed like the dickens.
This makes me so sad, I love her books! And I always enjoyed her on this site. I’m so sorry for all of her very close friends. You have my deepest sympathies. I will miss her and her unwritten books.
This makes me so sad, I love her books! And I always enjoyed her on this site. I’m so sorry for all of her very close friends. You have my deepest sympathies. I will miss her and her unwritten books.
This makes me so sad, I love her books! And I always enjoyed her on this site. I’m so sorry for all of her very close friends. You have my deepest sympathies. I will miss her and her unwritten books.
This makes me so sad, I love her books! And I always enjoyed her on this site. I’m so sorry for all of her very close friends. You have my deepest sympathies. I will miss her and her unwritten books.
This makes me so sad, I love her books! And I always enjoyed her on this site. I’m so sorry for all of her very close friends. You have my deepest sympathies. I will miss her and her unwritten books.
I was shocked to read the news of Jo’s passing, and I am writing this through tears. I discovered Jo a long while ago through her Malloren series. I then went on to devour everything she wrote. Her style, the grace and elegance of her words with their subtle and not-so-subtle impact remain with me always. For me, she was the queen of romance writing. Rest in Peace, Jo.
I was shocked to read the news of Jo’s passing, and I am writing this through tears. I discovered Jo a long while ago through her Malloren series. I then went on to devour everything she wrote. Her style, the grace and elegance of her words with their subtle and not-so-subtle impact remain with me always. For me, she was the queen of romance writing. Rest in Peace, Jo.
I was shocked to read the news of Jo’s passing, and I am writing this through tears. I discovered Jo a long while ago through her Malloren series. I then went on to devour everything she wrote. Her style, the grace and elegance of her words with their subtle and not-so-subtle impact remain with me always. For me, she was the queen of romance writing. Rest in Peace, Jo.
I was shocked to read the news of Jo’s passing, and I am writing this through tears. I discovered Jo a long while ago through her Malloren series. I then went on to devour everything she wrote. Her style, the grace and elegance of her words with their subtle and not-so-subtle impact remain with me always. For me, she was the queen of romance writing. Rest in Peace, Jo.
I was shocked to read the news of Jo’s passing, and I am writing this through tears. I discovered Jo a long while ago through her Malloren series. I then went on to devour everything she wrote. Her style, the grace and elegance of her words with their subtle and not-so-subtle impact remain with me always. For me, she was the queen of romance writing. Rest in Peace, Jo.
Jo Beverley was the reason I got involved with this genre. The first book I read was written by her and it was so good, I went looking for others. She wrote with understanding, compassion, love and once in a while a little anger. I loved her work and learned to look for all those things in a good book. The word wenches, one and all, contribute great things to one’s life and Jo Beverley was one of the best. Know we will miss you, Jo.
Jo Beverley was the reason I got involved with this genre. The first book I read was written by her and it was so good, I went looking for others. She wrote with understanding, compassion, love and once in a while a little anger. I loved her work and learned to look for all those things in a good book. The word wenches, one and all, contribute great things to one’s life and Jo Beverley was one of the best. Know we will miss you, Jo.
Jo Beverley was the reason I got involved with this genre. The first book I read was written by her and it was so good, I went looking for others. She wrote with understanding, compassion, love and once in a while a little anger. I loved her work and learned to look for all those things in a good book. The word wenches, one and all, contribute great things to one’s life and Jo Beverley was one of the best. Know we will miss you, Jo.
Jo Beverley was the reason I got involved with this genre. The first book I read was written by her and it was so good, I went looking for others. She wrote with understanding, compassion, love and once in a while a little anger. I loved her work and learned to look for all those things in a good book. The word wenches, one and all, contribute great things to one’s life and Jo Beverley was one of the best. Know we will miss you, Jo.
Jo Beverley was the reason I got involved with this genre. The first book I read was written by her and it was so good, I went looking for others. She wrote with understanding, compassion, love and once in a while a little anger. I loved her work and learned to look for all those things in a good book. The word wenches, one and all, contribute great things to one’s life and Jo Beverley was one of the best. Know we will miss you, Jo.
I am in tears, though I never met Jo. I have read her books over and over and over. Some thing happens when you read an authors books so many times; I guess I started to feel as if I knew her. I had a fantasy that of traveling to England and visit her. I am a very early follower of this blog; it feels like Jo and Mary Jo are somehow part of my life, even though I have no contact in reality. I am so sorry for this loss.
I am in tears, though I never met Jo. I have read her books over and over and over. Some thing happens when you read an authors books so many times; I guess I started to feel as if I knew her. I had a fantasy that of traveling to England and visit her. I am a very early follower of this blog; it feels like Jo and Mary Jo are somehow part of my life, even though I have no contact in reality. I am so sorry for this loss.
I am in tears, though I never met Jo. I have read her books over and over and over. Some thing happens when you read an authors books so many times; I guess I started to feel as if I knew her. I had a fantasy that of traveling to England and visit her. I am a very early follower of this blog; it feels like Jo and Mary Jo are somehow part of my life, even though I have no contact in reality. I am so sorry for this loss.
I am in tears, though I never met Jo. I have read her books over and over and over. Some thing happens when you read an authors books so many times; I guess I started to feel as if I knew her. I had a fantasy that of traveling to England and visit her. I am a very early follower of this blog; it feels like Jo and Mary Jo are somehow part of my life, even though I have no contact in reality. I am so sorry for this loss.
I am in tears, though I never met Jo. I have read her books over and over and over. Some thing happens when you read an authors books so many times; I guess I started to feel as if I knew her. I had a fantasy that of traveling to England and visit her. I am a very early follower of this blog; it feels like Jo and Mary Jo are somehow part of my life, even though I have no contact in reality. I am so sorry for this loss.
Very sad to hear this news! Jo was very special and I had the pleasure of meeting her at UK events held by the Romantic Novelists’ Association and she was exactly as the Word Wenches all describe her. She will be greatly missed!
Very sad to hear this news! Jo was very special and I had the pleasure of meeting her at UK events held by the Romantic Novelists’ Association and she was exactly as the Word Wenches all describe her. She will be greatly missed!
Very sad to hear this news! Jo was very special and I had the pleasure of meeting her at UK events held by the Romantic Novelists’ Association and she was exactly as the Word Wenches all describe her. She will be greatly missed!
Very sad to hear this news! Jo was very special and I had the pleasure of meeting her at UK events held by the Romantic Novelists’ Association and she was exactly as the Word Wenches all describe her. She will be greatly missed!
Very sad to hear this news! Jo was very special and I had the pleasure of meeting her at UK events held by the Romantic Novelists’ Association and she was exactly as the Word Wenches all describe her. She will be greatly missed!
I’ve just heard the news of Jo Beverley’s passing and I’m in shock. You always think the great ones have a degree of immortality about thrm and Jo Beverley certainly was one of the greats. I have loved her books for years and will continue to love them. She lives on in her words. My condolences to all of the other Wenches and to Jo’s family.
I’ve just heard the news of Jo Beverley’s passing and I’m in shock. You always think the great ones have a degree of immortality about thrm and Jo Beverley certainly was one of the greats. I have loved her books for years and will continue to love them. She lives on in her words. My condolences to all of the other Wenches and to Jo’s family.
I’ve just heard the news of Jo Beverley’s passing and I’m in shock. You always think the great ones have a degree of immortality about thrm and Jo Beverley certainly was one of the greats. I have loved her books for years and will continue to love them. She lives on in her words. My condolences to all of the other Wenches and to Jo’s family.
I’ve just heard the news of Jo Beverley’s passing and I’m in shock. You always think the great ones have a degree of immortality about thrm and Jo Beverley certainly was one of the greats. I have loved her books for years and will continue to love them. She lives on in her words. My condolences to all of the other Wenches and to Jo’s family.
I’ve just heard the news of Jo Beverley’s passing and I’m in shock. You always think the great ones have a degree of immortality about thrm and Jo Beverley certainly was one of the greats. I have loved her books for years and will continue to love them. She lives on in her words. My condolences to all of the other Wenches and to Jo’s family.
I’m really shocked and sad to hear of Jo’s death. I never met her, but I loved her books and was happy to know that she was back in England. My condolences to all who knew her. She left a wonderful legacy of books which I shall re-read yet again, but this time in memory of her.
I’m really shocked and sad to hear of Jo’s death. I never met her, but I loved her books and was happy to know that she was back in England. My condolences to all who knew her. She left a wonderful legacy of books which I shall re-read yet again, but this time in memory of her.
I’m really shocked and sad to hear of Jo’s death. I never met her, but I loved her books and was happy to know that she was back in England. My condolences to all who knew her. She left a wonderful legacy of books which I shall re-read yet again, but this time in memory of her.
I’m really shocked and sad to hear of Jo’s death. I never met her, but I loved her books and was happy to know that she was back in England. My condolences to all who knew her. She left a wonderful legacy of books which I shall re-read yet again, but this time in memory of her.
I’m really shocked and sad to hear of Jo’s death. I never met her, but I loved her books and was happy to know that she was back in England. My condolences to all who knew her. She left a wonderful legacy of books which I shall re-read yet again, but this time in memory of her.
That is a sad loss Jo wrote some wonderful stories. She will be writing them in Heaven now.💔
That is a sad loss Jo wrote some wonderful stories. She will be writing them in Heaven now.💔
That is a sad loss Jo wrote some wonderful stories. She will be writing them in Heaven now.💔
That is a sad loss Jo wrote some wonderful stories. She will be writing them in Heaven now.💔
That is a sad loss Jo wrote some wonderful stories. She will be writing them in Heaven now.💔
When I “decided” to write, I read Jo Beverly’s books, as if somehow the magic of her words would transfer into mine. She was an inspiration. Once when I went to refresh my Jo Beverly TBR pile, the bookstore clerk leaned over the counter and breathlessly said, “Rothgar.” I knew just what she meant.
My condolences to the Wenches and Jo’s family. Tears on my toast this morning when I woke up to read the news.
When I “decided” to write, I read Jo Beverly’s books, as if somehow the magic of her words would transfer into mine. She was an inspiration. Once when I went to refresh my Jo Beverly TBR pile, the bookstore clerk leaned over the counter and breathlessly said, “Rothgar.” I knew just what she meant.
My condolences to the Wenches and Jo’s family. Tears on my toast this morning when I woke up to read the news.
When I “decided” to write, I read Jo Beverly’s books, as if somehow the magic of her words would transfer into mine. She was an inspiration. Once when I went to refresh my Jo Beverly TBR pile, the bookstore clerk leaned over the counter and breathlessly said, “Rothgar.” I knew just what she meant.
My condolences to the Wenches and Jo’s family. Tears on my toast this morning when I woke up to read the news.
When I “decided” to write, I read Jo Beverly’s books, as if somehow the magic of her words would transfer into mine. She was an inspiration. Once when I went to refresh my Jo Beverly TBR pile, the bookstore clerk leaned over the counter and breathlessly said, “Rothgar.” I knew just what she meant.
My condolences to the Wenches and Jo’s family. Tears on my toast this morning when I woke up to read the news.
When I “decided” to write, I read Jo Beverly’s books, as if somehow the magic of her words would transfer into mine. She was an inspiration. Once when I went to refresh my Jo Beverly TBR pile, the bookstore clerk leaned over the counter and breathlessly said, “Rothgar.” I knew just what she meant.
My condolences to the Wenches and Jo’s family. Tears on my toast this morning when I woke up to read the news.
Condolences to the romance world which has lost a shining star who will leave a huge gap on shelves and in hearts.
Condolences to the Word Wenches, and many others, who have lost a dear, dear friend.
Condolences to her family, who have suffered the greatest loss of all.
Condolences to the romance world which has lost a shining star who will leave a huge gap on shelves and in hearts.
Condolences to the Word Wenches, and many others, who have lost a dear, dear friend.
Condolences to her family, who have suffered the greatest loss of all.
Condolences to the romance world which has lost a shining star who will leave a huge gap on shelves and in hearts.
Condolences to the Word Wenches, and many others, who have lost a dear, dear friend.
Condolences to her family, who have suffered the greatest loss of all.
Condolences to the romance world which has lost a shining star who will leave a huge gap on shelves and in hearts.
Condolences to the Word Wenches, and many others, who have lost a dear, dear friend.
Condolences to her family, who have suffered the greatest loss of all.
Condolences to the romance world which has lost a shining star who will leave a huge gap on shelves and in hearts.
Condolences to the Word Wenches, and many others, who have lost a dear, dear friend.
Condolences to her family, who have suffered the greatest loss of all.
How very sad – for us readers, her fellow authors, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
How very sad – for us readers, her fellow authors, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
How very sad – for us readers, her fellow authors, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
How very sad – for us readers, her fellow authors, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
How very sad – for us readers, her fellow authors, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
This is such sad news. When a favourite author dies, it’s like losing a very good friend. RIP, Jo Beverley, and sincere condolences to her friends and family.
This is such sad news. When a favourite author dies, it’s like losing a very good friend. RIP, Jo Beverley, and sincere condolences to her friends and family.
This is such sad news. When a favourite author dies, it’s like losing a very good friend. RIP, Jo Beverley, and sincere condolences to her friends and family.
This is such sad news. When a favourite author dies, it’s like losing a very good friend. RIP, Jo Beverley, and sincere condolences to her friends and family.
This is such sad news. When a favourite author dies, it’s like losing a very good friend. RIP, Jo Beverley, and sincere condolences to her friends and family.
Una autora maravillosa. Una gran pérdida para la literatura romántica.
Una autora maravillosa. Una gran pérdida para la literatura romántica.
Una autora maravillosa. Una gran pérdida para la literatura romántica.
Una autora maravillosa. Una gran pérdida para la literatura romántica.
Una autora maravillosa. Una gran pérdida para la literatura romántica.
Beautiful post. I had the privilege of meeting Jo Beverley and interviewing her for my documentary about romance authors, a few years back. It was truly a lovely experience. She was such a talent and such a lovely person.
Beautiful post. I had the privilege of meeting Jo Beverley and interviewing her for my documentary about romance authors, a few years back. It was truly a lovely experience. She was such a talent and such a lovely person.
Beautiful post. I had the privilege of meeting Jo Beverley and interviewing her for my documentary about romance authors, a few years back. It was truly a lovely experience. She was such a talent and such a lovely person.
Beautiful post. I had the privilege of meeting Jo Beverley and interviewing her for my documentary about romance authors, a few years back. It was truly a lovely experience. She was such a talent and such a lovely person.
Beautiful post. I had the privilege of meeting Jo Beverley and interviewing her for my documentary about romance authors, a few years back. It was truly a lovely experience. She was such a talent and such a lovely person.
I am so shocked and saddened by Jo’s death. In person, she was regal and elegant and so very British. In books, she was a master of her craft. I must go back and reread all of her Rogues books. What a loss to our industry! May you be in a better place, Jo!
I am so shocked and saddened by Jo’s death. In person, she was regal and elegant and so very British. In books, she was a master of her craft. I must go back and reread all of her Rogues books. What a loss to our industry! May you be in a better place, Jo!
I am so shocked and saddened by Jo’s death. In person, she was regal and elegant and so very British. In books, she was a master of her craft. I must go back and reread all of her Rogues books. What a loss to our industry! May you be in a better place, Jo!
I am so shocked and saddened by Jo’s death. In person, she was regal and elegant and so very British. In books, she was a master of her craft. I must go back and reread all of her Rogues books. What a loss to our industry! May you be in a better place, Jo!
I am so shocked and saddened by Jo’s death. In person, she was regal and elegant and so very British. In books, she was a master of her craft. I must go back and reread all of her Rogues books. What a loss to our industry! May you be in a better place, Jo!
I a so very sad to hear this. It is pouring rain outside at the moment, which seems so dreadfully appropriate.
I a so very sad to hear this. It is pouring rain outside at the moment, which seems so dreadfully appropriate.
I a so very sad to hear this. It is pouring rain outside at the moment, which seems so dreadfully appropriate.
I a so very sad to hear this. It is pouring rain outside at the moment, which seems so dreadfully appropriate.
I a so very sad to hear this. It is pouring rain outside at the moment, which seems so dreadfully appropriate.
I am stunned. I will truly miss her. We corresponded several times over the years and she was always so gracious and kind. She helped me when I needed it most and will be sorely missed. We’re all the richer for having known her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
I am stunned. I will truly miss her. We corresponded several times over the years and she was always so gracious and kind. She helped me when I needed it most and will be sorely missed. We’re all the richer for having known her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
I am stunned. I will truly miss her. We corresponded several times over the years and she was always so gracious and kind. She helped me when I needed it most and will be sorely missed. We’re all the richer for having known her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
I am stunned. I will truly miss her. We corresponded several times over the years and she was always so gracious and kind. She helped me when I needed it most and will be sorely missed. We’re all the richer for having known her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
I am stunned. I will truly miss her. We corresponded several times over the years and she was always so gracious and kind. She helped me when I needed it most and will be sorely missed. We’re all the richer for having known her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
I’m really astonished and heartbroken by the news of her death, I remember buying always the same series of novels, I Romanzi Mondadori , which at that time published four books in a month of different authors, my mother and I bought them without discrimination at the beginning, but then I discovered Jo Beverly’s books, Malloreen series first in row, so I started looking for her new issues and started reading in English on her website… For me she was the beginning of a completely new world, I’m grateful for this, I’ll miss her terribly
I’m really astonished and heartbroken by the news of her death, I remember buying always the same series of novels, I Romanzi Mondadori , which at that time published four books in a month of different authors, my mother and I bought them without discrimination at the beginning, but then I discovered Jo Beverly’s books, Malloreen series first in row, so I started looking for her new issues and started reading in English on her website… For me she was the beginning of a completely new world, I’m grateful for this, I’ll miss her terribly
I’m really astonished and heartbroken by the news of her death, I remember buying always the same series of novels, I Romanzi Mondadori , which at that time published four books in a month of different authors, my mother and I bought them without discrimination at the beginning, but then I discovered Jo Beverly’s books, Malloreen series first in row, so I started looking for her new issues and started reading in English on her website… For me she was the beginning of a completely new world, I’m grateful for this, I’ll miss her terribly
I’m really astonished and heartbroken by the news of her death, I remember buying always the same series of novels, I Romanzi Mondadori , which at that time published four books in a month of different authors, my mother and I bought them without discrimination at the beginning, but then I discovered Jo Beverly’s books, Malloreen series first in row, so I started looking for her new issues and started reading in English on her website… For me she was the beginning of a completely new world, I’m grateful for this, I’ll miss her terribly
I’m really astonished and heartbroken by the news of her death, I remember buying always the same series of novels, I Romanzi Mondadori , which at that time published four books in a month of different authors, my mother and I bought them without discrimination at the beginning, but then I discovered Jo Beverly’s books, Malloreen series first in row, so I started looking for her new issues and started reading in English on her website… For me she was the beginning of a completely new world, I’m grateful for this, I’ll miss her terribly
I am so sorry for the loss of Jo. She was the first author I ever sent a fan letter to and that was eon’s ago. There are so many things I will remember about her and every time I look at my Waiting for Rothgar button pinned to my bookcase I will remember her.
I am so sorry for the loss of Jo. She was the first author I ever sent a fan letter to and that was eon’s ago. There are so many things I will remember about her and every time I look at my Waiting for Rothgar button pinned to my bookcase I will remember her.
I am so sorry for the loss of Jo. She was the first author I ever sent a fan letter to and that was eon’s ago. There are so many things I will remember about her and every time I look at my Waiting for Rothgar button pinned to my bookcase I will remember her.
I am so sorry for the loss of Jo. She was the first author I ever sent a fan letter to and that was eon’s ago. There are so many things I will remember about her and every time I look at my Waiting for Rothgar button pinned to my bookcase I will remember her.
I am so sorry for the loss of Jo. She was the first author I ever sent a fan letter to and that was eon’s ago. There are so many things I will remember about her and every time I look at my Waiting for Rothgar button pinned to my bookcase I will remember her.
I’m gutted to hear this.
I got to meet Jo once–where we spoke for quite a while!–and a couple of times in passing. I adored her Malloren series. And only this week was thinking about books that had moved me that I need to re-read. The Malloren series was on the list I made.
Thinking of Jo’s family and friends and fellow wenches.
Love to you all who loved her and knew her well.
Tessa
I’m gutted to hear this.
I got to meet Jo once–where we spoke for quite a while!–and a couple of times in passing. I adored her Malloren series. And only this week was thinking about books that had moved me that I need to re-read. The Malloren series was on the list I made.
Thinking of Jo’s family and friends and fellow wenches.
Love to you all who loved her and knew her well.
Tessa
I’m gutted to hear this.
I got to meet Jo once–where we spoke for quite a while!–and a couple of times in passing. I adored her Malloren series. And only this week was thinking about books that had moved me that I need to re-read. The Malloren series was on the list I made.
Thinking of Jo’s family and friends and fellow wenches.
Love to you all who loved her and knew her well.
Tessa
I’m gutted to hear this.
I got to meet Jo once–where we spoke for quite a while!–and a couple of times in passing. I adored her Malloren series. And only this week was thinking about books that had moved me that I need to re-read. The Malloren series was on the list I made.
Thinking of Jo’s family and friends and fellow wenches.
Love to you all who loved her and knew her well.
Tessa
I’m gutted to hear this.
I got to meet Jo once–where we spoke for quite a while!–and a couple of times in passing. I adored her Malloren series. And only this week was thinking about books that had moved me that I need to re-read. The Malloren series was on the list I made.
Thinking of Jo’s family and friends and fellow wenches.
Love to you all who loved her and knew her well.
Tessa
I”m so sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jo at an RWA luncheon a few years ago, and I was so dazzled to meet her! I think I might have asked to kiss her ring. I gushed and gushed and she was so kind and gracious. I told everyone that day: “I met Jo Beverley! She’s HERE!” I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Wenches. xox
I”m so sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jo at an RWA luncheon a few years ago, and I was so dazzled to meet her! I think I might have asked to kiss her ring. I gushed and gushed and she was so kind and gracious. I told everyone that day: “I met Jo Beverley! She’s HERE!” I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Wenches. xox
I”m so sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jo at an RWA luncheon a few years ago, and I was so dazzled to meet her! I think I might have asked to kiss her ring. I gushed and gushed and she was so kind and gracious. I told everyone that day: “I met Jo Beverley! She’s HERE!” I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Wenches. xox
I”m so sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jo at an RWA luncheon a few years ago, and I was so dazzled to meet her! I think I might have asked to kiss her ring. I gushed and gushed and she was so kind and gracious. I told everyone that day: “I met Jo Beverley! She’s HERE!” I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Wenches. xox
I”m so sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jo at an RWA luncheon a few years ago, and I was so dazzled to meet her! I think I might have asked to kiss her ring. I gushed and gushed and she was so kind and gracious. I told everyone that day: “I met Jo Beverley! She’s HERE!” I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Wenches. xox
I first read Jo B’s books when she was giving some old copies away on RRA-L. That was my lucky day! I read Christmas Angel and was hooked. Her writing will be greatly missed by this reader and I send my prayers to her family.
I first read Jo B’s books when she was giving some old copies away on RRA-L. That was my lucky day! I read Christmas Angel and was hooked. Her writing will be greatly missed by this reader and I send my prayers to her family.
I first read Jo B’s books when she was giving some old copies away on RRA-L. That was my lucky day! I read Christmas Angel and was hooked. Her writing will be greatly missed by this reader and I send my prayers to her family.
I first read Jo B’s books when she was giving some old copies away on RRA-L. That was my lucky day! I read Christmas Angel and was hooked. Her writing will be greatly missed by this reader and I send my prayers to her family.
I first read Jo B’s books when she was giving some old copies away on RRA-L. That was my lucky day! I read Christmas Angel and was hooked. Her writing will be greatly missed by this reader and I send my prayers to her family.
I was completely shocked by the news of her passing. I’d met Jo several times over the years and as fellow Canadians we often talked about the differences in how Americans took to romances vs how Canucks did, and how much more difficult it was to become known and earn respect for our genre north of the 49th. She was one of the ones who accomplished both and her influence, as well as her excellent writings, will be sorely missed.
I was completely shocked by the news of her passing. I’d met Jo several times over the years and as fellow Canadians we often talked about the differences in how Americans took to romances vs how Canucks did, and how much more difficult it was to become known and earn respect for our genre north of the 49th. She was one of the ones who accomplished both and her influence, as well as her excellent writings, will be sorely missed.
I was completely shocked by the news of her passing. I’d met Jo several times over the years and as fellow Canadians we often talked about the differences in how Americans took to romances vs how Canucks did, and how much more difficult it was to become known and earn respect for our genre north of the 49th. She was one of the ones who accomplished both and her influence, as well as her excellent writings, will be sorely missed.
I was completely shocked by the news of her passing. I’d met Jo several times over the years and as fellow Canadians we often talked about the differences in how Americans took to romances vs how Canucks did, and how much more difficult it was to become known and earn respect for our genre north of the 49th. She was one of the ones who accomplished both and her influence, as well as her excellent writings, will be sorely missed.
I was completely shocked by the news of her passing. I’d met Jo several times over the years and as fellow Canadians we often talked about the differences in how Americans took to romances vs how Canucks did, and how much more difficult it was to become known and earn respect for our genre north of the 49th. She was one of the ones who accomplished both and her influence, as well as her excellent writings, will be sorely missed.
So sad! I loved her books. I met her at RWA a while back and she was a wonderful lady.
So sad! I loved her books. I met her at RWA a while back and she was a wonderful lady.
So sad! I loved her books. I met her at RWA a while back and she was a wonderful lady.
So sad! I loved her books. I met her at RWA a while back and she was a wonderful lady.
So sad! I loved her books. I met her at RWA a while back and she was a wonderful lady.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, friends, and fellow authors. I first met her at a romance writers conference in Ottawa – Jo was a founding member of the local RWA chapter. She was a huge inspiration to all the members of ORWA, and she left a tremendous legacy. I know she will be sorely missed by many so romance writers and readers in her old “home” town.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, friends, and fellow authors. I first met her at a romance writers conference in Ottawa – Jo was a founding member of the local RWA chapter. She was a huge inspiration to all the members of ORWA, and she left a tremendous legacy. I know she will be sorely missed by many so romance writers and readers in her old “home” town.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, friends, and fellow authors. I first met her at a romance writers conference in Ottawa – Jo was a founding member of the local RWA chapter. She was a huge inspiration to all the members of ORWA, and she left a tremendous legacy. I know she will be sorely missed by many so romance writers and readers in her old “home” town.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, friends, and fellow authors. I first met her at a romance writers conference in Ottawa – Jo was a founding member of the local RWA chapter. She was a huge inspiration to all the members of ORWA, and she left a tremendous legacy. I know she will be sorely missed by many so romance writers and readers in her old “home” town.
My sincere condolences to Jo’s family, friends, and fellow authors. I first met her at a romance writers conference in Ottawa – Jo was a founding member of the local RWA chapter. She was a huge inspiration to all the members of ORWA, and she left a tremendous legacy. I know she will be sorely missed by many so romance writers and readers in her old “home” town.
So gutted by this news.
I loved Jo Beverley’s books (she has permanent space on my keepers’ shelf) and i was fortunate enough to spend time with her. I loved reading her Word Wenches’ posts.
Sending my love to her family and fellow wenches, her friends and devoted readers.
Tessa
So gutted by this news.
I loved Jo Beverley’s books (she has permanent space on my keepers’ shelf) and i was fortunate enough to spend time with her. I loved reading her Word Wenches’ posts.
Sending my love to her family and fellow wenches, her friends and devoted readers.
Tessa
So gutted by this news.
I loved Jo Beverley’s books (she has permanent space on my keepers’ shelf) and i was fortunate enough to spend time with her. I loved reading her Word Wenches’ posts.
Sending my love to her family and fellow wenches, her friends and devoted readers.
Tessa
So gutted by this news.
I loved Jo Beverley’s books (she has permanent space on my keepers’ shelf) and i was fortunate enough to spend time with her. I loved reading her Word Wenches’ posts.
Sending my love to her family and fellow wenches, her friends and devoted readers.
Tessa
So gutted by this news.
I loved Jo Beverley’s books (she has permanent space on my keepers’ shelf) and i was fortunate enough to spend time with her. I loved reading her Word Wenches’ posts.
Sending my love to her family and fellow wenches, her friends and devoted readers.
Tessa
The writing community has indeed suffered a huge loss with the death of Jo Beverley. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, all of you Word Wenches who had the honor of working so closely with her, and to her readers around the world. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo.
The writing community has indeed suffered a huge loss with the death of Jo Beverley. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, all of you Word Wenches who had the honor of working so closely with her, and to her readers around the world. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo.
The writing community has indeed suffered a huge loss with the death of Jo Beverley. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, all of you Word Wenches who had the honor of working so closely with her, and to her readers around the world. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo.
The writing community has indeed suffered a huge loss with the death of Jo Beverley. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, all of you Word Wenches who had the honor of working so closely with her, and to her readers around the world. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo.
The writing community has indeed suffered a huge loss with the death of Jo Beverley. My deepest sympathies go out to her family, her friends, all of you Word Wenches who had the honor of working so closely with her, and to her readers around the world. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends, Selfishly, I will miss new books, updated characters and her witty blogs and posts,I just realized I will always have her characters as I reread all her books. That’s quite a legacy to leave on Earth. May your memories bring you solace during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends, Selfishly, I will miss new books, updated characters and her witty blogs and posts,I just realized I will always have her characters as I reread all her books. That’s quite a legacy to leave on Earth. May your memories bring you solace during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends, Selfishly, I will miss new books, updated characters and her witty blogs and posts,I just realized I will always have her characters as I reread all her books. That’s quite a legacy to leave on Earth. May your memories bring you solace during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends, Selfishly, I will miss new books, updated characters and her witty blogs and posts,I just realized I will always have her characters as I reread all her books. That’s quite a legacy to leave on Earth. May your memories bring you solace during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends, Selfishly, I will miss new books, updated characters and her witty blogs and posts,I just realized I will always have her characters as I reread all her books. That’s quite a legacy to leave on Earth. May your memories bring you solace during this difficult time.
Thank you so very much to all who shared such beautiful personal memories. They help those of us who were only lucky enough to love her through her books. I feel like I’ve lost someone dear to me, so I can’t imagine how sad all who knew her well must be feeling. But what an amazing achievement: to have touched so many hundreds of thousands of hearts around the globe. Thank you, Jo.
Thank you so very much to all who shared such beautiful personal memories. They help those of us who were only lucky enough to love her through her books. I feel like I’ve lost someone dear to me, so I can’t imagine how sad all who knew her well must be feeling. But what an amazing achievement: to have touched so many hundreds of thousands of hearts around the globe. Thank you, Jo.
Thank you so very much to all who shared such beautiful personal memories. They help those of us who were only lucky enough to love her through her books. I feel like I’ve lost someone dear to me, so I can’t imagine how sad all who knew her well must be feeling. But what an amazing achievement: to have touched so many hundreds of thousands of hearts around the globe. Thank you, Jo.
Thank you so very much to all who shared such beautiful personal memories. They help those of us who were only lucky enough to love her through her books. I feel like I’ve lost someone dear to me, so I can’t imagine how sad all who knew her well must be feeling. But what an amazing achievement: to have touched so many hundreds of thousands of hearts around the globe. Thank you, Jo.
Thank you so very much to all who shared such beautiful personal memories. They help those of us who were only lucky enough to love her through her books. I feel like I’ve lost someone dear to me, so I can’t imagine how sad all who knew her well must be feeling. But what an amazing achievement: to have touched so many hundreds of thousands of hearts around the globe. Thank you, Jo.
May your journey be paved with dreams come true, sprinkled with fairy dust, and give you the time writers always crave to read all the books for which we never have time.
RIP, dear friend.
Love, Debster
May your journey be paved with dreams come true, sprinkled with fairy dust, and give you the time writers always crave to read all the books for which we never have time.
RIP, dear friend.
Love, Debster
May your journey be paved with dreams come true, sprinkled with fairy dust, and give you the time writers always crave to read all the books for which we never have time.
RIP, dear friend.
Love, Debster
May your journey be paved with dreams come true, sprinkled with fairy dust, and give you the time writers always crave to read all the books for which we never have time.
RIP, dear friend.
Love, Debster
May your journey be paved with dreams come true, sprinkled with fairy dust, and give you the time writers always crave to read all the books for which we never have time.
RIP, dear friend.
Love, Debster
I’m shocked and saddened to hear this! I did not know about the earlier bout with cancer, but it is so like her that she weathered that quietly. At my first Beau Monde, I saw her attending a session and went up afterwards to fan-girl gush about how much I loved her books. She was her charming, gracious self to this dithering newbie. One of my most cherished memories as a writer was, at the RWA part of that same conference, having her award me the Golden Heart for Regency. A pic of that is still on the bio page of my website (I’d post it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to post pics in the comments section.) She originated the “Long Regency” that morphed into the Regency Historical–a pioneer not just for her huge talent but her innovating spirit. Her loss is a terrible blow to her fans, and an even more devastating one to her family and close friends. Hail to Jo, Queen of the Regency! We will not see your like again.
I’m shocked and saddened to hear this! I did not know about the earlier bout with cancer, but it is so like her that she weathered that quietly. At my first Beau Monde, I saw her attending a session and went up afterwards to fan-girl gush about how much I loved her books. She was her charming, gracious self to this dithering newbie. One of my most cherished memories as a writer was, at the RWA part of that same conference, having her award me the Golden Heart for Regency. A pic of that is still on the bio page of my website (I’d post it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to post pics in the comments section.) She originated the “Long Regency” that morphed into the Regency Historical–a pioneer not just for her huge talent but her innovating spirit. Her loss is a terrible blow to her fans, and an even more devastating one to her family and close friends. Hail to Jo, Queen of the Regency! We will not see your like again.
I’m shocked and saddened to hear this! I did not know about the earlier bout with cancer, but it is so like her that she weathered that quietly. At my first Beau Monde, I saw her attending a session and went up afterwards to fan-girl gush about how much I loved her books. She was her charming, gracious self to this dithering newbie. One of my most cherished memories as a writer was, at the RWA part of that same conference, having her award me the Golden Heart for Regency. A pic of that is still on the bio page of my website (I’d post it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to post pics in the comments section.) She originated the “Long Regency” that morphed into the Regency Historical–a pioneer not just for her huge talent but her innovating spirit. Her loss is a terrible blow to her fans, and an even more devastating one to her family and close friends. Hail to Jo, Queen of the Regency! We will not see your like again.
I’m shocked and saddened to hear this! I did not know about the earlier bout with cancer, but it is so like her that she weathered that quietly. At my first Beau Monde, I saw her attending a session and went up afterwards to fan-girl gush about how much I loved her books. She was her charming, gracious self to this dithering newbie. One of my most cherished memories as a writer was, at the RWA part of that same conference, having her award me the Golden Heart for Regency. A pic of that is still on the bio page of my website (I’d post it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to post pics in the comments section.) She originated the “Long Regency” that morphed into the Regency Historical–a pioneer not just for her huge talent but her innovating spirit. Her loss is a terrible blow to her fans, and an even more devastating one to her family and close friends. Hail to Jo, Queen of the Regency! We will not see your like again.
I’m shocked and saddened to hear this! I did not know about the earlier bout with cancer, but it is so like her that she weathered that quietly. At my first Beau Monde, I saw her attending a session and went up afterwards to fan-girl gush about how much I loved her books. She was her charming, gracious self to this dithering newbie. One of my most cherished memories as a writer was, at the RWA part of that same conference, having her award me the Golden Heart for Regency. A pic of that is still on the bio page of my website (I’d post it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to post pics in the comments section.) She originated the “Long Regency” that morphed into the Regency Historical–a pioneer not just for her huge talent but her innovating spirit. Her loss is a terrible blow to her fans, and an even more devastating one to her family and close friends. Hail to Jo, Queen of the Regency! We will not see your like again.
I woke up this morning to discover this sad, sad news. I knew Jo on the old GEnie network, though lost touch a number of years ago. We met a few times at RWA conferences, and it was at one of the Beau Monde parties that I appeared dressed in a Regency gown with a period-accurate neckline, displaying a fair amount of bosom. Jo dragged me over to where several editors were sitting and announced “THIS is what they wore – not nightgowns!” She was very gleeful at the dropped jaws, especially when I demonstrated that I could bend over without falling out due to the corsetry underneath and my room card stayed tucked in my cleavage.
She will be sorely missed, both as a writer and as a person.
I woke up this morning to discover this sad, sad news. I knew Jo on the old GEnie network, though lost touch a number of years ago. We met a few times at RWA conferences, and it was at one of the Beau Monde parties that I appeared dressed in a Regency gown with a period-accurate neckline, displaying a fair amount of bosom. Jo dragged me over to where several editors were sitting and announced “THIS is what they wore – not nightgowns!” She was very gleeful at the dropped jaws, especially when I demonstrated that I could bend over without falling out due to the corsetry underneath and my room card stayed tucked in my cleavage.
She will be sorely missed, both as a writer and as a person.
I woke up this morning to discover this sad, sad news. I knew Jo on the old GEnie network, though lost touch a number of years ago. We met a few times at RWA conferences, and it was at one of the Beau Monde parties that I appeared dressed in a Regency gown with a period-accurate neckline, displaying a fair amount of bosom. Jo dragged me over to where several editors were sitting and announced “THIS is what they wore – not nightgowns!” She was very gleeful at the dropped jaws, especially when I demonstrated that I could bend over without falling out due to the corsetry underneath and my room card stayed tucked in my cleavage.
She will be sorely missed, both as a writer and as a person.
I woke up this morning to discover this sad, sad news. I knew Jo on the old GEnie network, though lost touch a number of years ago. We met a few times at RWA conferences, and it was at one of the Beau Monde parties that I appeared dressed in a Regency gown with a period-accurate neckline, displaying a fair amount of bosom. Jo dragged me over to where several editors were sitting and announced “THIS is what they wore – not nightgowns!” She was very gleeful at the dropped jaws, especially when I demonstrated that I could bend over without falling out due to the corsetry underneath and my room card stayed tucked in my cleavage.
She will be sorely missed, both as a writer and as a person.
I woke up this morning to discover this sad, sad news. I knew Jo on the old GEnie network, though lost touch a number of years ago. We met a few times at RWA conferences, and it was at one of the Beau Monde parties that I appeared dressed in a Regency gown with a period-accurate neckline, displaying a fair amount of bosom. Jo dragged me over to where several editors were sitting and announced “THIS is what they wore – not nightgowns!” She was very gleeful at the dropped jaws, especially when I demonstrated that I could bend over without falling out due to the corsetry underneath and my room card stayed tucked in my cleavage.
She will be sorely missed, both as a writer and as a person.
I first heard of Jo’s books from Dorothy Dunnett fans and i had just discovered regency books. I was lucky enough to meet her when she did a tour to promote a Rogue book .We had corresponded on line on Dunnett Yahoo chat sites as she loved Dorothy Dunnett as do I , so it was great to meet her. We chatted over coffee in Maidenhead Berkshire England about history, books and of course our mutual favourite author . She introduced me to Mary Jo’s books and of course i became a great fan . Over the years since meeting her we have chatted on Dunnett sites and on her on Yahoo site and on facebook wwhere she was a friend of mine and i followed her blog and her posts and shared them often .
I am shocked and sad today at her passing and she will be missed so much .
RIP Jo and thank you for the wonderful pleasure you gave
I first heard of Jo’s books from Dorothy Dunnett fans and i had just discovered regency books. I was lucky enough to meet her when she did a tour to promote a Rogue book .We had corresponded on line on Dunnett Yahoo chat sites as she loved Dorothy Dunnett as do I , so it was great to meet her. We chatted over coffee in Maidenhead Berkshire England about history, books and of course our mutual favourite author . She introduced me to Mary Jo’s books and of course i became a great fan . Over the years since meeting her we have chatted on Dunnett sites and on her on Yahoo site and on facebook wwhere she was a friend of mine and i followed her blog and her posts and shared them often .
I am shocked and sad today at her passing and she will be missed so much .
RIP Jo and thank you for the wonderful pleasure you gave
I first heard of Jo’s books from Dorothy Dunnett fans and i had just discovered regency books. I was lucky enough to meet her when she did a tour to promote a Rogue book .We had corresponded on line on Dunnett Yahoo chat sites as she loved Dorothy Dunnett as do I , so it was great to meet her. We chatted over coffee in Maidenhead Berkshire England about history, books and of course our mutual favourite author . She introduced me to Mary Jo’s books and of course i became a great fan . Over the years since meeting her we have chatted on Dunnett sites and on her on Yahoo site and on facebook wwhere she was a friend of mine and i followed her blog and her posts and shared them often .
I am shocked and sad today at her passing and she will be missed so much .
RIP Jo and thank you for the wonderful pleasure you gave
I first heard of Jo’s books from Dorothy Dunnett fans and i had just discovered regency books. I was lucky enough to meet her when she did a tour to promote a Rogue book .We had corresponded on line on Dunnett Yahoo chat sites as she loved Dorothy Dunnett as do I , so it was great to meet her. We chatted over coffee in Maidenhead Berkshire England about history, books and of course our mutual favourite author . She introduced me to Mary Jo’s books and of course i became a great fan . Over the years since meeting her we have chatted on Dunnett sites and on her on Yahoo site and on facebook wwhere she was a friend of mine and i followed her blog and her posts and shared them often .
I am shocked and sad today at her passing and she will be missed so much .
RIP Jo and thank you for the wonderful pleasure you gave
I first heard of Jo’s books from Dorothy Dunnett fans and i had just discovered regency books. I was lucky enough to meet her when she did a tour to promote a Rogue book .We had corresponded on line on Dunnett Yahoo chat sites as she loved Dorothy Dunnett as do I , so it was great to meet her. We chatted over coffee in Maidenhead Berkshire England about history, books and of course our mutual favourite author . She introduced me to Mary Jo’s books and of course i became a great fan . Over the years since meeting her we have chatted on Dunnett sites and on her on Yahoo site and on facebook wwhere she was a friend of mine and i followed her blog and her posts and shared them often .
I am shocked and sad today at her passing and she will be missed so much .
RIP Jo and thank you for the wonderful pleasure you gave
I adored her works. I never had the honor of meeting her formally but she did sign a book for me at a conference once and, recognizing my name, made me feel like my love of her books made her day. I have loved all her books because I was immediately drawn into whatever world or time period she was writing in. It was as if I was in the stands of a horse race, at a Georgian table or by the fire in a medieval castle. Her talents will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
I adored her works. I never had the honor of meeting her formally but she did sign a book for me at a conference once and, recognizing my name, made me feel like my love of her books made her day. I have loved all her books because I was immediately drawn into whatever world or time period she was writing in. It was as if I was in the stands of a horse race, at a Georgian table or by the fire in a medieval castle. Her talents will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
I adored her works. I never had the honor of meeting her formally but she did sign a book for me at a conference once and, recognizing my name, made me feel like my love of her books made her day. I have loved all her books because I was immediately drawn into whatever world or time period she was writing in. It was as if I was in the stands of a horse race, at a Georgian table or by the fire in a medieval castle. Her talents will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
I adored her works. I never had the honor of meeting her formally but she did sign a book for me at a conference once and, recognizing my name, made me feel like my love of her books made her day. I have loved all her books because I was immediately drawn into whatever world or time period she was writing in. It was as if I was in the stands of a horse race, at a Georgian table or by the fire in a medieval castle. Her talents will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
I adored her works. I never had the honor of meeting her formally but she did sign a book for me at a conference once and, recognizing my name, made me feel like my love of her books made her day. I have loved all her books because I was immediately drawn into whatever world or time period she was writing in. It was as if I was in the stands of a horse race, at a Georgian table or by the fire in a medieval castle. Her talents will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I was just rediscovering her books again, after a long time away in the science fiction and fantasy world, and looked forward to more to come. She was always a beacon of calm and good sense back in the Genie days.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I was just rediscovering her books again, after a long time away in the science fiction and fantasy world, and looked forward to more to come. She was always a beacon of calm and good sense back in the Genie days.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I was just rediscovering her books again, after a long time away in the science fiction and fantasy world, and looked forward to more to come. She was always a beacon of calm and good sense back in the Genie days.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I was just rediscovering her books again, after a long time away in the science fiction and fantasy world, and looked forward to more to come. She was always a beacon of calm and good sense back in the Genie days.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. I was just rediscovering her books again, after a long time away in the science fiction and fantasy world, and looked forward to more to come. She was always a beacon of calm and good sense back in the Genie days.
Oh, this is so sad. Jo was one of my first historical romance loves. I was lucky enough to meet her and share a cab a few years ago at an RWA conference, and I found her lovely and gracious.
My heart goes out to her family, and all of her readers. She will be missed!
Oh, this is so sad. Jo was one of my first historical romance loves. I was lucky enough to meet her and share a cab a few years ago at an RWA conference, and I found her lovely and gracious.
My heart goes out to her family, and all of her readers. She will be missed!
Oh, this is so sad. Jo was one of my first historical romance loves. I was lucky enough to meet her and share a cab a few years ago at an RWA conference, and I found her lovely and gracious.
My heart goes out to her family, and all of her readers. She will be missed!
Oh, this is so sad. Jo was one of my first historical romance loves. I was lucky enough to meet her and share a cab a few years ago at an RWA conference, and I found her lovely and gracious.
My heart goes out to her family, and all of her readers. She will be missed!
Oh, this is so sad. Jo was one of my first historical romance loves. I was lucky enough to meet her and share a cab a few years ago at an RWA conference, and I found her lovely and gracious.
My heart goes out to her family, and all of her readers. She will be missed!
We all worshiped at her feet as the Queen of Regency Romance. She leaves behind the best legacy any writer can claim–a wealth of wonderful books that can be read over and over again. She–Jo herself–will, however, be so terribly, terribly missed.
We all worshiped at her feet as the Queen of Regency Romance. She leaves behind the best legacy any writer can claim–a wealth of wonderful books that can be read over and over again. She–Jo herself–will, however, be so terribly, terribly missed.
We all worshiped at her feet as the Queen of Regency Romance. She leaves behind the best legacy any writer can claim–a wealth of wonderful books that can be read over and over again. She–Jo herself–will, however, be so terribly, terribly missed.
We all worshiped at her feet as the Queen of Regency Romance. She leaves behind the best legacy any writer can claim–a wealth of wonderful books that can be read over and over again. She–Jo herself–will, however, be so terribly, terribly missed.
We all worshiped at her feet as the Queen of Regency Romance. She leaves behind the best legacy any writer can claim–a wealth of wonderful books that can be read over and over again. She–Jo herself–will, however, be so terribly, terribly missed.
This is so sad. I loved her rogue books. My sympathy to her husband and family and friends.
This is so sad. I loved her rogue books. My sympathy to her husband and family and friends.
This is so sad. I loved her rogue books. My sympathy to her husband and family and friends.
This is so sad. I loved her rogue books. My sympathy to her husband and family and friends.
This is so sad. I loved her rogue books. My sympathy to her husband and family and friends.
Jo was a great lady and a groundbreaking writer. I feel very privileged to have worked with her for the last five years at Kensington.
One of my fondest memories is working on a complicated interrelated novella collection with the Word Wenches. Once we had all the plots and timelines in THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL straightened out, I suggested that we needed a prologue to set up the premise. Jo and her charmingly autocratic character Lady Holly stepped right up and just a few days later we had exactly the introduction I’d been hoping for.
Jo, I will miss your upbeat emails, your wit and sharing a glass of wine at RWA.
Jo was a great lady and a groundbreaking writer. I feel very privileged to have worked with her for the last five years at Kensington.
One of my fondest memories is working on a complicated interrelated novella collection with the Word Wenches. Once we had all the plots and timelines in THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL straightened out, I suggested that we needed a prologue to set up the premise. Jo and her charmingly autocratic character Lady Holly stepped right up and just a few days later we had exactly the introduction I’d been hoping for.
Jo, I will miss your upbeat emails, your wit and sharing a glass of wine at RWA.
Jo was a great lady and a groundbreaking writer. I feel very privileged to have worked with her for the last five years at Kensington.
One of my fondest memories is working on a complicated interrelated novella collection with the Word Wenches. Once we had all the plots and timelines in THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL straightened out, I suggested that we needed a prologue to set up the premise. Jo and her charmingly autocratic character Lady Holly stepped right up and just a few days later we had exactly the introduction I’d been hoping for.
Jo, I will miss your upbeat emails, your wit and sharing a glass of wine at RWA.
Jo was a great lady and a groundbreaking writer. I feel very privileged to have worked with her for the last five years at Kensington.
One of my fondest memories is working on a complicated interrelated novella collection with the Word Wenches. Once we had all the plots and timelines in THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL straightened out, I suggested that we needed a prologue to set up the premise. Jo and her charmingly autocratic character Lady Holly stepped right up and just a few days later we had exactly the introduction I’d been hoping for.
Jo, I will miss your upbeat emails, your wit and sharing a glass of wine at RWA.
Jo was a great lady and a groundbreaking writer. I feel very privileged to have worked with her for the last five years at Kensington.
One of my fondest memories is working on a complicated interrelated novella collection with the Word Wenches. Once we had all the plots and timelines in THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL straightened out, I suggested that we needed a prologue to set up the premise. Jo and her charmingly autocratic character Lady Holly stepped right up and just a few days later we had exactly the introduction I’d been hoping for.
Jo, I will miss your upbeat emails, your wit and sharing a glass of wine at RWA.
I had the privilege of meeting Jo when she visited Nova Scotia several years ago, and our RWA chapter gave a lunch in her honor. Jo was so kind and gracious, even to new authors like me who were awed by her accomplishments. She will be very sorely missed.
I had the privilege of meeting Jo when she visited Nova Scotia several years ago, and our RWA chapter gave a lunch in her honor. Jo was so kind and gracious, even to new authors like me who were awed by her accomplishments. She will be very sorely missed.
I had the privilege of meeting Jo when she visited Nova Scotia several years ago, and our RWA chapter gave a lunch in her honor. Jo was so kind and gracious, even to new authors like me who were awed by her accomplishments. She will be very sorely missed.
I had the privilege of meeting Jo when she visited Nova Scotia several years ago, and our RWA chapter gave a lunch in her honor. Jo was so kind and gracious, even to new authors like me who were awed by her accomplishments. She will be very sorely missed.
I had the privilege of meeting Jo when she visited Nova Scotia several years ago, and our RWA chapter gave a lunch in her honor. Jo was so kind and gracious, even to new authors like me who were awed by her accomplishments. She will be very sorely missed.
Class act. Elegant presence. Brilliant writer. Warm and loving human being. What more could anyone want in a friend or a persona to emulate? So grateful for her backlist, I mourn the ones I will never see. Rest in peace, Jo.
Class act. Elegant presence. Brilliant writer. Warm and loving human being. What more could anyone want in a friend or a persona to emulate? So grateful for her backlist, I mourn the ones I will never see. Rest in peace, Jo.
Class act. Elegant presence. Brilliant writer. Warm and loving human being. What more could anyone want in a friend or a persona to emulate? So grateful for her backlist, I mourn the ones I will never see. Rest in peace, Jo.
Class act. Elegant presence. Brilliant writer. Warm and loving human being. What more could anyone want in a friend or a persona to emulate? So grateful for her backlist, I mourn the ones I will never see. Rest in peace, Jo.
Class act. Elegant presence. Brilliant writer. Warm and loving human being. What more could anyone want in a friend or a persona to emulate? So grateful for her backlist, I mourn the ones I will never see. Rest in peace, Jo.
As I looked at this posting, I felt the shock and loss of a Grand Lady. I first learned about Jo through her Lady Notorious. I purchased the book at a used book store during a difficult time in my life. She took me back to that time in history and that begun my love for her writing. I have collected all her stories. Then I learned about the Wrenches and have read books by all of them. I always looked forward to her new book every year, a gift that would be greatly missed. I know those of you who knew her best will miss her most. My heartfelt prayers are with you and her family during this time.
As I looked at this posting, I felt the shock and loss of a Grand Lady. I first learned about Jo through her Lady Notorious. I purchased the book at a used book store during a difficult time in my life. She took me back to that time in history and that begun my love for her writing. I have collected all her stories. Then I learned about the Wrenches and have read books by all of them. I always looked forward to her new book every year, a gift that would be greatly missed. I know those of you who knew her best will miss her most. My heartfelt prayers are with you and her family during this time.
As I looked at this posting, I felt the shock and loss of a Grand Lady. I first learned about Jo through her Lady Notorious. I purchased the book at a used book store during a difficult time in my life. She took me back to that time in history and that begun my love for her writing. I have collected all her stories. Then I learned about the Wrenches and have read books by all of them. I always looked forward to her new book every year, a gift that would be greatly missed. I know those of you who knew her best will miss her most. My heartfelt prayers are with you and her family during this time.
As I looked at this posting, I felt the shock and loss of a Grand Lady. I first learned about Jo through her Lady Notorious. I purchased the book at a used book store during a difficult time in my life. She took me back to that time in history and that begun my love for her writing. I have collected all her stories. Then I learned about the Wrenches and have read books by all of them. I always looked forward to her new book every year, a gift that would be greatly missed. I know those of you who knew her best will miss her most. My heartfelt prayers are with you and her family during this time.
As I looked at this posting, I felt the shock and loss of a Grand Lady. I first learned about Jo through her Lady Notorious. I purchased the book at a used book store during a difficult time in my life. She took me back to that time in history and that begun my love for her writing. I have collected all her stories. Then I learned about the Wrenches and have read books by all of them. I always looked forward to her new book every year, a gift that would be greatly missed. I know those of you who knew her best will miss her most. My heartfelt prayers are with you and her family during this time.
A note from Binnie Braunstein, who was unable to get Typepad to post this note:
++++I was fortunate enough to meet Jo when Mary Jo kindly invited me to a breakfast at RWA with Jo and 2 other writers. I feel so fortunate to have met Jo. We corresponded over the years. She was always generous with her time, answering my query about this book or that of hers. The links and other information on her website were beyond awesome. And speaking of generous – she was kind enough to send a copy of her latest book – the one that came out this spring – to my best friend in California. I will miss Jo. And maybe when my eyes stop tearing, I will be able to picture her surrounded by Rogues and Mallorens…
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family, and to all of the wenches. Jo will so be missed…
A note from Binnie Braunstein, who was unable to get Typepad to post this note:
++++I was fortunate enough to meet Jo when Mary Jo kindly invited me to a breakfast at RWA with Jo and 2 other writers. I feel so fortunate to have met Jo. We corresponded over the years. She was always generous with her time, answering my query about this book or that of hers. The links and other information on her website were beyond awesome. And speaking of generous – she was kind enough to send a copy of her latest book – the one that came out this spring – to my best friend in California. I will miss Jo. And maybe when my eyes stop tearing, I will be able to picture her surrounded by Rogues and Mallorens…
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family, and to all of the wenches. Jo will so be missed…
A note from Binnie Braunstein, who was unable to get Typepad to post this note:
++++I was fortunate enough to meet Jo when Mary Jo kindly invited me to a breakfast at RWA with Jo and 2 other writers. I feel so fortunate to have met Jo. We corresponded over the years. She was always generous with her time, answering my query about this book or that of hers. The links and other information on her website were beyond awesome. And speaking of generous – she was kind enough to send a copy of her latest book – the one that came out this spring – to my best friend in California. I will miss Jo. And maybe when my eyes stop tearing, I will be able to picture her surrounded by Rogues and Mallorens…
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family, and to all of the wenches. Jo will so be missed…
A note from Binnie Braunstein, who was unable to get Typepad to post this note:
++++I was fortunate enough to meet Jo when Mary Jo kindly invited me to a breakfast at RWA with Jo and 2 other writers. I feel so fortunate to have met Jo. We corresponded over the years. She was always generous with her time, answering my query about this book or that of hers. The links and other information on her website were beyond awesome. And speaking of generous – she was kind enough to send a copy of her latest book – the one that came out this spring – to my best friend in California. I will miss Jo. And maybe when my eyes stop tearing, I will be able to picture her surrounded by Rogues and Mallorens…
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family, and to all of the wenches. Jo will so be missed…
A note from Binnie Braunstein, who was unable to get Typepad to post this note:
++++I was fortunate enough to meet Jo when Mary Jo kindly invited me to a breakfast at RWA with Jo and 2 other writers. I feel so fortunate to have met Jo. We corresponded over the years. She was always generous with her time, answering my query about this book or that of hers. The links and other information on her website were beyond awesome. And speaking of generous – she was kind enough to send a copy of her latest book – the one that came out this spring – to my best friend in California. I will miss Jo. And maybe when my eyes stop tearing, I will be able to picture her surrounded by Rogues and Mallorens…
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family, and to all of the wenches. Jo will so be missed…
My heart and prayers go out to Jo’s family and her sister Word Wenches. I have a favorite memory of Jo to share from a Romance Reader Conference years ago in Philadelphia. Jo was walking around with a bottle and stack of Dixie cups…pouring out sips of Port so we’d know what Port tasted like. Jo was generous, gracious and a wonderful author. I am still a fan and really do love a good bottle of Port. She will be greatly missed.
My heart and prayers go out to Jo’s family and her sister Word Wenches. I have a favorite memory of Jo to share from a Romance Reader Conference years ago in Philadelphia. Jo was walking around with a bottle and stack of Dixie cups…pouring out sips of Port so we’d know what Port tasted like. Jo was generous, gracious and a wonderful author. I am still a fan and really do love a good bottle of Port. She will be greatly missed.
My heart and prayers go out to Jo’s family and her sister Word Wenches. I have a favorite memory of Jo to share from a Romance Reader Conference years ago in Philadelphia. Jo was walking around with a bottle and stack of Dixie cups…pouring out sips of Port so we’d know what Port tasted like. Jo was generous, gracious and a wonderful author. I am still a fan and really do love a good bottle of Port. She will be greatly missed.
My heart and prayers go out to Jo’s family and her sister Word Wenches. I have a favorite memory of Jo to share from a Romance Reader Conference years ago in Philadelphia. Jo was walking around with a bottle and stack of Dixie cups…pouring out sips of Port so we’d know what Port tasted like. Jo was generous, gracious and a wonderful author. I am still a fan and really do love a good bottle of Port. She will be greatly missed.
My heart and prayers go out to Jo’s family and her sister Word Wenches. I have a favorite memory of Jo to share from a Romance Reader Conference years ago in Philadelphia. Jo was walking around with a bottle and stack of Dixie cups…pouring out sips of Port so we’d know what Port tasted like. Jo was generous, gracious and a wonderful author. I am still a fan and really do love a good bottle of Port. She will be greatly missed.
So so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. At the RWA conference in Atlanta, I had the pleasure of sitting with both her and Mary Jo and talking writing. What a gracious lady. She will be missed. I guess Heaven needed another regency writer. Rest in peace sweet Jo.
So so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. At the RWA conference in Atlanta, I had the pleasure of sitting with both her and Mary Jo and talking writing. What a gracious lady. She will be missed. I guess Heaven needed another regency writer. Rest in peace sweet Jo.
So so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. At the RWA conference in Atlanta, I had the pleasure of sitting with both her and Mary Jo and talking writing. What a gracious lady. She will be missed. I guess Heaven needed another regency writer. Rest in peace sweet Jo.
So so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. At the RWA conference in Atlanta, I had the pleasure of sitting with both her and Mary Jo and talking writing. What a gracious lady. She will be missed. I guess Heaven needed another regency writer. Rest in peace sweet Jo.
So so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. At the RWA conference in Atlanta, I had the pleasure of sitting with both her and Mary Jo and talking writing. What a gracious lady. She will be missed. I guess Heaven needed another regency writer. Rest in peace sweet Jo.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My sympathies to Jo’s family and friends. I went to one of Jo’s workshops before I was published, eager to hear what wisdom a great historical author might impart. It was about rakes. And, I think, voles. And how rakes (and voles?) might sow their wild oats but when they met The One they committed. I remember Jo standing at a podium, explaining scientific studies in a plumy voice and acting them out with the use of two small stuffed animals.
Best workshop ever.
We will miss her.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My sympathies to Jo’s family and friends. I went to one of Jo’s workshops before I was published, eager to hear what wisdom a great historical author might impart. It was about rakes. And, I think, voles. And how rakes (and voles?) might sow their wild oats but when they met The One they committed. I remember Jo standing at a podium, explaining scientific studies in a plumy voice and acting them out with the use of two small stuffed animals.
Best workshop ever.
We will miss her.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My sympathies to Jo’s family and friends. I went to one of Jo’s workshops before I was published, eager to hear what wisdom a great historical author might impart. It was about rakes. And, I think, voles. And how rakes (and voles?) might sow their wild oats but when they met The One they committed. I remember Jo standing at a podium, explaining scientific studies in a plumy voice and acting them out with the use of two small stuffed animals.
Best workshop ever.
We will miss her.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My sympathies to Jo’s family and friends. I went to one of Jo’s workshops before I was published, eager to hear what wisdom a great historical author might impart. It was about rakes. And, I think, voles. And how rakes (and voles?) might sow their wild oats but when they met The One they committed. I remember Jo standing at a podium, explaining scientific studies in a plumy voice and acting them out with the use of two small stuffed animals.
Best workshop ever.
We will miss her.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My sympathies to Jo’s family and friends. I went to one of Jo’s workshops before I was published, eager to hear what wisdom a great historical author might impart. It was about rakes. And, I think, voles. And how rakes (and voles?) might sow their wild oats but when they met The One they committed. I remember Jo standing at a podium, explaining scientific studies in a plumy voice and acting them out with the use of two small stuffed animals.
Best workshop ever.
We will miss her.
I never met her, but I enjoyed her books. They always made me smile and I have recommended her books to others. We’ll miss her.
I never met her, but I enjoyed her books. They always made me smile and I have recommended her books to others. We’ll miss her.
I never met her, but I enjoyed her books. They always made me smile and I have recommended her books to others. We’ll miss her.
I never met her, but I enjoyed her books. They always made me smile and I have recommended her books to others. We’ll miss her.
I never met her, but I enjoyed her books. They always made me smile and I have recommended her books to others. We’ll miss her.
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Jo was as gracious as everyone said and her writing is powerful, humorous, and rich. I’ve met her several times, including a workshop she did for OCC many years ago. She would not know me individually, but she was still like a friend to everyone she met. I have every book she wrote and will be so sad not to be able to add to the collection in the future (other than those she recently left behind). My prayers for all of us who will miss her, especially her family.
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Jo was as gracious as everyone said and her writing is powerful, humorous, and rich. I’ve met her several times, including a workshop she did for OCC many years ago. She would not know me individually, but she was still like a friend to everyone she met. I have every book she wrote and will be so sad not to be able to add to the collection in the future (other than those she recently left behind). My prayers for all of us who will miss her, especially her family.
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Jo was as gracious as everyone said and her writing is powerful, humorous, and rich. I’ve met her several times, including a workshop she did for OCC many years ago. She would not know me individually, but she was still like a friend to everyone she met. I have every book she wrote and will be so sad not to be able to add to the collection in the future (other than those she recently left behind). My prayers for all of us who will miss her, especially her family.
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Jo was as gracious as everyone said and her writing is powerful, humorous, and rich. I’ve met her several times, including a workshop she did for OCC many years ago. She would not know me individually, but she was still like a friend to everyone she met. I have every book she wrote and will be so sad not to be able to add to the collection in the future (other than those she recently left behind). My prayers for all of us who will miss her, especially her family.
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Jo was as gracious as everyone said and her writing is powerful, humorous, and rich. I’ve met her several times, including a workshop she did for OCC many years ago. She would not know me individually, but she was still like a friend to everyone she met. I have every book she wrote and will be so sad not to be able to add to the collection in the future (other than those she recently left behind). My prayers for all of us who will miss her, especially her family.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was one of my favorites. When we went to Hawaii to await our first sons return of Afghanistan I packed 9 of her books (was before e books) in my suitcase to read by the pool. Hubby was shocked I’d packed so many and I managed to read 8 of them while we were there. Her writing is what got me hooked on Historical Romances. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was one of my favorites. When we went to Hawaii to await our first sons return of Afghanistan I packed 9 of her books (was before e books) in my suitcase to read by the pool. Hubby was shocked I’d packed so many and I managed to read 8 of them while we were there. Her writing is what got me hooked on Historical Romances. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was one of my favorites. When we went to Hawaii to await our first sons return of Afghanistan I packed 9 of her books (was before e books) in my suitcase to read by the pool. Hubby was shocked I’d packed so many and I managed to read 8 of them while we were there. Her writing is what got me hooked on Historical Romances. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was one of my favorites. When we went to Hawaii to await our first sons return of Afghanistan I packed 9 of her books (was before e books) in my suitcase to read by the pool. Hubby was shocked I’d packed so many and I managed to read 8 of them while we were there. Her writing is what got me hooked on Historical Romances. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. She was one of my favorites. When we went to Hawaii to await our first sons return of Afghanistan I packed 9 of her books (was before e books) in my suitcase to read by the pool. Hubby was shocked I’d packed so many and I managed to read 8 of them while we were there. Her writing is what got me hooked on Historical Romances. She will be missed.
Oh my word!I am stunned, shocked, and saddened to the core. To her dear family, and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all, and may she rest in peace. She will be dearly missed.
I discovered Jo’s books in the early 2000s and instantly fell in love with her writing, and from there on searched out her backlist, and waited impatiently for her next new book –actually it was Ms. Beverley’s works that decided me on becoming a romance writer, and in April 2005 I had the great pleasure of meeting her(in Calgary)at a local RWA chapter workshop. She was gracious in lecture, generous with her advice, and giving of her time. I learned so much from that one-day (8hr.)workshop–not to mention how invaluable her website is to us historical romance writers. I will miss her. xxx Suzanne Forrest
Oh my word!I am stunned, shocked, and saddened to the core. To her dear family, and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all, and may she rest in peace. She will be dearly missed.
I discovered Jo’s books in the early 2000s and instantly fell in love with her writing, and from there on searched out her backlist, and waited impatiently for her next new book –actually it was Ms. Beverley’s works that decided me on becoming a romance writer, and in April 2005 I had the great pleasure of meeting her(in Calgary)at a local RWA chapter workshop. She was gracious in lecture, generous with her advice, and giving of her time. I learned so much from that one-day (8hr.)workshop–not to mention how invaluable her website is to us historical romance writers. I will miss her. xxx Suzanne Forrest
Oh my word!I am stunned, shocked, and saddened to the core. To her dear family, and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all, and may she rest in peace. She will be dearly missed.
I discovered Jo’s books in the early 2000s and instantly fell in love with her writing, and from there on searched out her backlist, and waited impatiently for her next new book –actually it was Ms. Beverley’s works that decided me on becoming a romance writer, and in April 2005 I had the great pleasure of meeting her(in Calgary)at a local RWA chapter workshop. She was gracious in lecture, generous with her advice, and giving of her time. I learned so much from that one-day (8hr.)workshop–not to mention how invaluable her website is to us historical romance writers. I will miss her. xxx Suzanne Forrest
Oh my word!I am stunned, shocked, and saddened to the core. To her dear family, and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all, and may she rest in peace. She will be dearly missed.
I discovered Jo’s books in the early 2000s and instantly fell in love with her writing, and from there on searched out her backlist, and waited impatiently for her next new book –actually it was Ms. Beverley’s works that decided me on becoming a romance writer, and in April 2005 I had the great pleasure of meeting her(in Calgary)at a local RWA chapter workshop. She was gracious in lecture, generous with her advice, and giving of her time. I learned so much from that one-day (8hr.)workshop–not to mention how invaluable her website is to us historical romance writers. I will miss her. xxx Suzanne Forrest
Oh my word!I am stunned, shocked, and saddened to the core. To her dear family, and close friends my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you all, and may she rest in peace. She will be dearly missed.
I discovered Jo’s books in the early 2000s and instantly fell in love with her writing, and from there on searched out her backlist, and waited impatiently for her next new book –actually it was Ms. Beverley’s works that decided me on becoming a romance writer, and in April 2005 I had the great pleasure of meeting her(in Calgary)at a local RWA chapter workshop. She was gracious in lecture, generous with her advice, and giving of her time. I learned so much from that one-day (8hr.)workshop–not to mention how invaluable her website is to us historical romance writers. I will miss her. xxx Suzanne Forrest
Oh, no! This is so sad. I’m so sorry for her friends and family. I love her books. Her Rogues series was the first series I read, and it always amazed me how complex and interesting her characters were. I learned a lot through her writings, she had this kind of talent that invites to learn more. My favorite among her books is Hazzard, where the hero is not titled, or powerful, or rich, but he is kind, loyal, funny, and a little mischievous (Yes, I fell in love with him). I was always looking forward for her next book. She is going to be missed.
Oh, no! This is so sad. I’m so sorry for her friends and family. I love her books. Her Rogues series was the first series I read, and it always amazed me how complex and interesting her characters were. I learned a lot through her writings, she had this kind of talent that invites to learn more. My favorite among her books is Hazzard, where the hero is not titled, or powerful, or rich, but he is kind, loyal, funny, and a little mischievous (Yes, I fell in love with him). I was always looking forward for her next book. She is going to be missed.
Oh, no! This is so sad. I’m so sorry for her friends and family. I love her books. Her Rogues series was the first series I read, and it always amazed me how complex and interesting her characters were. I learned a lot through her writings, she had this kind of talent that invites to learn more. My favorite among her books is Hazzard, where the hero is not titled, or powerful, or rich, but he is kind, loyal, funny, and a little mischievous (Yes, I fell in love with him). I was always looking forward for her next book. She is going to be missed.
Oh, no! This is so sad. I’m so sorry for her friends and family. I love her books. Her Rogues series was the first series I read, and it always amazed me how complex and interesting her characters were. I learned a lot through her writings, she had this kind of talent that invites to learn more. My favorite among her books is Hazzard, where the hero is not titled, or powerful, or rich, but he is kind, loyal, funny, and a little mischievous (Yes, I fell in love with him). I was always looking forward for her next book. She is going to be missed.
Oh, no! This is so sad. I’m so sorry for her friends and family. I love her books. Her Rogues series was the first series I read, and it always amazed me how complex and interesting her characters were. I learned a lot through her writings, she had this kind of talent that invites to learn more. My favorite among her books is Hazzard, where the hero is not titled, or powerful, or rich, but he is kind, loyal, funny, and a little mischievous (Yes, I fell in love with him). I was always looking forward for her next book. She is going to be missed.
So, so sad. She will be missed by fans like me, fellow authors, friends and family. Mental hugs to you all.
Rest in peace.
So, so sad. She will be missed by fans like me, fellow authors, friends and family. Mental hugs to you all.
Rest in peace.
So, so sad. She will be missed by fans like me, fellow authors, friends and family. Mental hugs to you all.
Rest in peace.
So, so sad. She will be missed by fans like me, fellow authors, friends and family. Mental hugs to you all.
Rest in peace.
So, so sad. She will be missed by fans like me, fellow authors, friends and family. Mental hugs to you all.
Rest in peace.
I was privileged to meet Jo at a Regency Day a few years ago. She was a lovely lady as well as a great writer. She will be much missed
I was privileged to meet Jo at a Regency Day a few years ago. She was a lovely lady as well as a great writer. She will be much missed
I was privileged to meet Jo at a Regency Day a few years ago. She was a lovely lady as well as a great writer. She will be much missed
I was privileged to meet Jo at a Regency Day a few years ago. She was a lovely lady as well as a great writer. She will be much missed
I was privileged to meet Jo at a Regency Day a few years ago. She was a lovely lady as well as a great writer. She will be much missed
I’m so very sorry to hear this horrible news…Jo was an inspiration to me when after I joined ORWA in the mid-90s. She even took the time to do a critique for me, despite her busy schedule. Though I haven’t seen her since Reno in ’05, I followed her on FB…I will miss her sense of humour and giving nature. May she RIP.
I’m so very sorry to hear this horrible news…Jo was an inspiration to me when after I joined ORWA in the mid-90s. She even took the time to do a critique for me, despite her busy schedule. Though I haven’t seen her since Reno in ’05, I followed her on FB…I will miss her sense of humour and giving nature. May she RIP.
I’m so very sorry to hear this horrible news…Jo was an inspiration to me when after I joined ORWA in the mid-90s. She even took the time to do a critique for me, despite her busy schedule. Though I haven’t seen her since Reno in ’05, I followed her on FB…I will miss her sense of humour and giving nature. May she RIP.
I’m so very sorry to hear this horrible news…Jo was an inspiration to me when after I joined ORWA in the mid-90s. She even took the time to do a critique for me, despite her busy schedule. Though I haven’t seen her since Reno in ’05, I followed her on FB…I will miss her sense of humour and giving nature. May she RIP.
I’m so very sorry to hear this horrible news…Jo was an inspiration to me when after I joined ORWA in the mid-90s. She even took the time to do a critique for me, despite her busy schedule. Though I haven’t seen her since Reno in ’05, I followed her on FB…I will miss her sense of humour and giving nature. May she RIP.
I’m so saddened to read of her passing. I never met her personally but have read and loved her stories for awhile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.Such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol L
I’m so saddened to read of her passing. I never met her personally but have read and loved her stories for awhile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.Such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol L
I’m so saddened to read of her passing. I never met her personally but have read and loved her stories for awhile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.Such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol L
I’m so saddened to read of her passing. I never met her personally but have read and loved her stories for awhile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.Such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol L
I’m so saddened to read of her passing. I never met her personally but have read and loved her stories for awhile. My prayers go out to her family and friends.Such a heartbreaking loss.
Carol L
This is very sad news. I first “met” Jo on the Dorothy Dunnett mailing list, and I remember thinking that I ought to be polite and read something by a few of the authors who frequented that list. I therefore headed for the book store (remember them?) and picked up My Lady Notorious (the first of the Malloren books) and Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, and I’ve never looked back.
The only time I met Jo “in the flesh” was at the 2000 Philadelphia Dunnett conference, only a year before Dorothy herself died. Jo and I gave a joint presentation on how authors could set up their own mailing lists to keep in touch with their fans.
I’d always had an unhealthy obsession with word usage, and one thing I always admired about Jo was her historical accuracy and her great “ear” for period speech, such that I could almost never catch her out. I won’t mention the Docks of Johannesburg, however! (She did NOT have an equivalent ear for modern spoken speech, however! I kidded her once that since she wrote for the American market and had spent all that time in Canada, she should have figured out how North Americans spoke, and not have rhymed “bawd” and “lord” in Something Wicked. She replied, “You mean they don’t?”) This led to her asking me to write an article for the Wenches on avoiding anachronisms, so that I became, to the best of my knowledge, the first honorary wench who possessed a Y chromosome.
To sum up, I’ll paraphrase what I said when Dorothy died, that the world was going to be a more dark and dreary place without her.
This is very sad news. I first “met” Jo on the Dorothy Dunnett mailing list, and I remember thinking that I ought to be polite and read something by a few of the authors who frequented that list. I therefore headed for the book store (remember them?) and picked up My Lady Notorious (the first of the Malloren books) and Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, and I’ve never looked back.
The only time I met Jo “in the flesh” was at the 2000 Philadelphia Dunnett conference, only a year before Dorothy herself died. Jo and I gave a joint presentation on how authors could set up their own mailing lists to keep in touch with their fans.
I’d always had an unhealthy obsession with word usage, and one thing I always admired about Jo was her historical accuracy and her great “ear” for period speech, such that I could almost never catch her out. I won’t mention the Docks of Johannesburg, however! (She did NOT have an equivalent ear for modern spoken speech, however! I kidded her once that since she wrote for the American market and had spent all that time in Canada, she should have figured out how North Americans spoke, and not have rhymed “bawd” and “lord” in Something Wicked. She replied, “You mean they don’t?”) This led to her asking me to write an article for the Wenches on avoiding anachronisms, so that I became, to the best of my knowledge, the first honorary wench who possessed a Y chromosome.
To sum up, I’ll paraphrase what I said when Dorothy died, that the world was going to be a more dark and dreary place without her.
This is very sad news. I first “met” Jo on the Dorothy Dunnett mailing list, and I remember thinking that I ought to be polite and read something by a few of the authors who frequented that list. I therefore headed for the book store (remember them?) and picked up My Lady Notorious (the first of the Malloren books) and Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, and I’ve never looked back.
The only time I met Jo “in the flesh” was at the 2000 Philadelphia Dunnett conference, only a year before Dorothy herself died. Jo and I gave a joint presentation on how authors could set up their own mailing lists to keep in touch with their fans.
I’d always had an unhealthy obsession with word usage, and one thing I always admired about Jo was her historical accuracy and her great “ear” for period speech, such that I could almost never catch her out. I won’t mention the Docks of Johannesburg, however! (She did NOT have an equivalent ear for modern spoken speech, however! I kidded her once that since she wrote for the American market and had spent all that time in Canada, she should have figured out how North Americans spoke, and not have rhymed “bawd” and “lord” in Something Wicked. She replied, “You mean they don’t?”) This led to her asking me to write an article for the Wenches on avoiding anachronisms, so that I became, to the best of my knowledge, the first honorary wench who possessed a Y chromosome.
To sum up, I’ll paraphrase what I said when Dorothy died, that the world was going to be a more dark and dreary place without her.
This is very sad news. I first “met” Jo on the Dorothy Dunnett mailing list, and I remember thinking that I ought to be polite and read something by a few of the authors who frequented that list. I therefore headed for the book store (remember them?) and picked up My Lady Notorious (the first of the Malloren books) and Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, and I’ve never looked back.
The only time I met Jo “in the flesh” was at the 2000 Philadelphia Dunnett conference, only a year before Dorothy herself died. Jo and I gave a joint presentation on how authors could set up their own mailing lists to keep in touch with their fans.
I’d always had an unhealthy obsession with word usage, and one thing I always admired about Jo was her historical accuracy and her great “ear” for period speech, such that I could almost never catch her out. I won’t mention the Docks of Johannesburg, however! (She did NOT have an equivalent ear for modern spoken speech, however! I kidded her once that since she wrote for the American market and had spent all that time in Canada, she should have figured out how North Americans spoke, and not have rhymed “bawd” and “lord” in Something Wicked. She replied, “You mean they don’t?”) This led to her asking me to write an article for the Wenches on avoiding anachronisms, so that I became, to the best of my knowledge, the first honorary wench who possessed a Y chromosome.
To sum up, I’ll paraphrase what I said when Dorothy died, that the world was going to be a more dark and dreary place without her.
This is very sad news. I first “met” Jo on the Dorothy Dunnett mailing list, and I remember thinking that I ought to be polite and read something by a few of the authors who frequented that list. I therefore headed for the book store (remember them?) and picked up My Lady Notorious (the first of the Malloren books) and Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, and I’ve never looked back.
The only time I met Jo “in the flesh” was at the 2000 Philadelphia Dunnett conference, only a year before Dorothy herself died. Jo and I gave a joint presentation on how authors could set up their own mailing lists to keep in touch with their fans.
I’d always had an unhealthy obsession with word usage, and one thing I always admired about Jo was her historical accuracy and her great “ear” for period speech, such that I could almost never catch her out. I won’t mention the Docks of Johannesburg, however! (She did NOT have an equivalent ear for modern spoken speech, however! I kidded her once that since she wrote for the American market and had spent all that time in Canada, she should have figured out how North Americans spoke, and not have rhymed “bawd” and “lord” in Something Wicked. She replied, “You mean they don’t?”) This led to her asking me to write an article for the Wenches on avoiding anachronisms, so that I became, to the best of my knowledge, the first honorary wench who possessed a Y chromosome.
To sum up, I’ll paraphrase what I said when Dorothy died, that the world was going to be a more dark and dreary place without her.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m thrilled to know she had such wonderful friends in her life. I did not know Jo well, having only met her in person once, but she was a wonderful woman, always full of great advice, and warm smiles.
She will be remembered.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m thrilled to know she had such wonderful friends in her life. I did not know Jo well, having only met her in person once, but she was a wonderful woman, always full of great advice, and warm smiles.
She will be remembered.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m thrilled to know she had such wonderful friends in her life. I did not know Jo well, having only met her in person once, but she was a wonderful woman, always full of great advice, and warm smiles.
She will be remembered.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m thrilled to know she had such wonderful friends in her life. I did not know Jo well, having only met her in person once, but she was a wonderful woman, always full of great advice, and warm smiles.
She will be remembered.
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m thrilled to know she had such wonderful friends in her life. I did not know Jo well, having only met her in person once, but she was a wonderful woman, always full of great advice, and warm smiles.
She will be remembered.
My heart breaks for everyone who was close to Jo –her family, her fellow Wenches and other intimate friends. I can only imagine and sympathize with your sorrow, given the deep sense of loss felt by the rest of us, who knew her less well or perhaps even only through her books. It’s a testament to how special she was, and how far her kindness and generosity reached, that she leaves such a huge hole in the world. I think I first met her 22 years ago, at my first RWA conference, as a newbie whose first trad Regency had just been published by Signet. I was supposed to participate in the book fair, but the book, just released, didn’t make it. I was amazed by the sympathy, advice and comradeship offered to me by the other Regency authors there –including Mary Jo, and I think Jo. I was (and continue to be) a bit star-struck and a huge fan of their books. The stellar trajectory of their careers was already underway back then. This was in the days before we had the Beau Monde Chapter or any organized community. The Internet had not yet become the indispensable resource it is for all of us now. Jo managed to share her great knowledge with us through years of conferences and networking, and yes, the Internet –we started the Regency Loop before Yahoo groups existed, or the Beau Monde, and even in the most recent months Jo was still contributing, answering questions and sharing her knowledge with the rest of us. Of all her wonderful qualities people have spoken of already, the one that stands out the most to me is that generosity. She never stopped giving her time and expertise –one needs only to view her website to see all the great information she made available there. She was so down-to-earth, so real, and so very, very gracious. All her success never changed those wonderful qualities. I know she joins a pantheon of great writers in the next realm –I envision her having tea with Edith Layton, nodding sagely and offering a tidbit of her wry humor. I am grateful to have known her, and am so glad we have one more story to look forward to from her.
My heart breaks for everyone who was close to Jo –her family, her fellow Wenches and other intimate friends. I can only imagine and sympathize with your sorrow, given the deep sense of loss felt by the rest of us, who knew her less well or perhaps even only through her books. It’s a testament to how special she was, and how far her kindness and generosity reached, that she leaves such a huge hole in the world. I think I first met her 22 years ago, at my first RWA conference, as a newbie whose first trad Regency had just been published by Signet. I was supposed to participate in the book fair, but the book, just released, didn’t make it. I was amazed by the sympathy, advice and comradeship offered to me by the other Regency authors there –including Mary Jo, and I think Jo. I was (and continue to be) a bit star-struck and a huge fan of their books. The stellar trajectory of their careers was already underway back then. This was in the days before we had the Beau Monde Chapter or any organized community. The Internet had not yet become the indispensable resource it is for all of us now. Jo managed to share her great knowledge with us through years of conferences and networking, and yes, the Internet –we started the Regency Loop before Yahoo groups existed, or the Beau Monde, and even in the most recent months Jo was still contributing, answering questions and sharing her knowledge with the rest of us. Of all her wonderful qualities people have spoken of already, the one that stands out the most to me is that generosity. She never stopped giving her time and expertise –one needs only to view her website to see all the great information she made available there. She was so down-to-earth, so real, and so very, very gracious. All her success never changed those wonderful qualities. I know she joins a pantheon of great writers in the next realm –I envision her having tea with Edith Layton, nodding sagely and offering a tidbit of her wry humor. I am grateful to have known her, and am so glad we have one more story to look forward to from her.
My heart breaks for everyone who was close to Jo –her family, her fellow Wenches and other intimate friends. I can only imagine and sympathize with your sorrow, given the deep sense of loss felt by the rest of us, who knew her less well or perhaps even only through her books. It’s a testament to how special she was, and how far her kindness and generosity reached, that she leaves such a huge hole in the world. I think I first met her 22 years ago, at my first RWA conference, as a newbie whose first trad Regency had just been published by Signet. I was supposed to participate in the book fair, but the book, just released, didn’t make it. I was amazed by the sympathy, advice and comradeship offered to me by the other Regency authors there –including Mary Jo, and I think Jo. I was (and continue to be) a bit star-struck and a huge fan of their books. The stellar trajectory of their careers was already underway back then. This was in the days before we had the Beau Monde Chapter or any organized community. The Internet had not yet become the indispensable resource it is for all of us now. Jo managed to share her great knowledge with us through years of conferences and networking, and yes, the Internet –we started the Regency Loop before Yahoo groups existed, or the Beau Monde, and even in the most recent months Jo was still contributing, answering questions and sharing her knowledge with the rest of us. Of all her wonderful qualities people have spoken of already, the one that stands out the most to me is that generosity. She never stopped giving her time and expertise –one needs only to view her website to see all the great information she made available there. She was so down-to-earth, so real, and so very, very gracious. All her success never changed those wonderful qualities. I know she joins a pantheon of great writers in the next realm –I envision her having tea with Edith Layton, nodding sagely and offering a tidbit of her wry humor. I am grateful to have known her, and am so glad we have one more story to look forward to from her.
My heart breaks for everyone who was close to Jo –her family, her fellow Wenches and other intimate friends. I can only imagine and sympathize with your sorrow, given the deep sense of loss felt by the rest of us, who knew her less well or perhaps even only through her books. It’s a testament to how special she was, and how far her kindness and generosity reached, that she leaves such a huge hole in the world. I think I first met her 22 years ago, at my first RWA conference, as a newbie whose first trad Regency had just been published by Signet. I was supposed to participate in the book fair, but the book, just released, didn’t make it. I was amazed by the sympathy, advice and comradeship offered to me by the other Regency authors there –including Mary Jo, and I think Jo. I was (and continue to be) a bit star-struck and a huge fan of their books. The stellar trajectory of their careers was already underway back then. This was in the days before we had the Beau Monde Chapter or any organized community. The Internet had not yet become the indispensable resource it is for all of us now. Jo managed to share her great knowledge with us through years of conferences and networking, and yes, the Internet –we started the Regency Loop before Yahoo groups existed, or the Beau Monde, and even in the most recent months Jo was still contributing, answering questions and sharing her knowledge with the rest of us. Of all her wonderful qualities people have spoken of already, the one that stands out the most to me is that generosity. She never stopped giving her time and expertise –one needs only to view her website to see all the great information she made available there. She was so down-to-earth, so real, and so very, very gracious. All her success never changed those wonderful qualities. I know she joins a pantheon of great writers in the next realm –I envision her having tea with Edith Layton, nodding sagely and offering a tidbit of her wry humor. I am grateful to have known her, and am so glad we have one more story to look forward to from her.
My heart breaks for everyone who was close to Jo –her family, her fellow Wenches and other intimate friends. I can only imagine and sympathize with your sorrow, given the deep sense of loss felt by the rest of us, who knew her less well or perhaps even only through her books. It’s a testament to how special she was, and how far her kindness and generosity reached, that she leaves such a huge hole in the world. I think I first met her 22 years ago, at my first RWA conference, as a newbie whose first trad Regency had just been published by Signet. I was supposed to participate in the book fair, but the book, just released, didn’t make it. I was amazed by the sympathy, advice and comradeship offered to me by the other Regency authors there –including Mary Jo, and I think Jo. I was (and continue to be) a bit star-struck and a huge fan of their books. The stellar trajectory of their careers was already underway back then. This was in the days before we had the Beau Monde Chapter or any organized community. The Internet had not yet become the indispensable resource it is for all of us now. Jo managed to share her great knowledge with us through years of conferences and networking, and yes, the Internet –we started the Regency Loop before Yahoo groups existed, or the Beau Monde, and even in the most recent months Jo was still contributing, answering questions and sharing her knowledge with the rest of us. Of all her wonderful qualities people have spoken of already, the one that stands out the most to me is that generosity. She never stopped giving her time and expertise –one needs only to view her website to see all the great information she made available there. She was so down-to-earth, so real, and so very, very gracious. All her success never changed those wonderful qualities. I know she joins a pantheon of great writers in the next realm –I envision her having tea with Edith Layton, nodding sagely and offering a tidbit of her wry humor. I am grateful to have known her, and am so glad we have one more story to look forward to from her.
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how each of you and Jo’s familoy must feel after this loss. All of you are in my prayers. Jo, May God Bless you.
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how each of you and Jo’s familoy must feel after this loss. All of you are in my prayers. Jo, May God Bless you.
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how each of you and Jo’s familoy must feel after this loss. All of you are in my prayers. Jo, May God Bless you.
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how each of you and Jo’s familoy must feel after this loss. All of you are in my prayers. Jo, May God Bless you.
I am very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how each of you and Jo’s familoy must feel after this loss. All of you are in my prayers. Jo, May God Bless you.
I just found out about this, and I wrote up a piece on my Facebook account. What I remember about Jo was the generosity of women in her books. They were allowed to be complex, not always court, but strong in sense of self. They pursued something and finished it in a grand style. They were a guide stone for me. And I will forever miss any new words because they helped me as a reader understand my own actions. That’s why she’s always listed as one of my favorites.
Here’s my longer tribute: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hannan.587/posts/1722725987990838.
I just found out about this, and I wrote up a piece on my Facebook account. What I remember about Jo was the generosity of women in her books. They were allowed to be complex, not always court, but strong in sense of self. They pursued something and finished it in a grand style. They were a guide stone for me. And I will forever miss any new words because they helped me as a reader understand my own actions. That’s why she’s always listed as one of my favorites.
Here’s my longer tribute: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hannan.587/posts/1722725987990838.
I just found out about this, and I wrote up a piece on my Facebook account. What I remember about Jo was the generosity of women in her books. They were allowed to be complex, not always court, but strong in sense of self. They pursued something and finished it in a grand style. They were a guide stone for me. And I will forever miss any new words because they helped me as a reader understand my own actions. That’s why she’s always listed as one of my favorites.
Here’s my longer tribute: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hannan.587/posts/1722725987990838.
I just found out about this, and I wrote up a piece on my Facebook account. What I remember about Jo was the generosity of women in her books. They were allowed to be complex, not always court, but strong in sense of self. They pursued something and finished it in a grand style. They were a guide stone for me. And I will forever miss any new words because they helped me as a reader understand my own actions. That’s why she’s always listed as one of my favorites.
Here’s my longer tribute: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hannan.587/posts/1722725987990838.
I just found out about this, and I wrote up a piece on my Facebook account. What I remember about Jo was the generosity of women in her books. They were allowed to be complex, not always court, but strong in sense of self. They pursued something and finished it in a grand style. They were a guide stone for me. And I will forever miss any new words because they helped me as a reader understand my own actions. That’s why she’s always listed as one of my favorites.
Here’s my longer tribute: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hannan.587/posts/1722725987990838.
Such sad news. She’s one of my favourite authors; her books have got me through some tough times, with their fully rounded characters, original plots and meticulous historical research. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad loss.
Such sad news. She’s one of my favourite authors; her books have got me through some tough times, with their fully rounded characters, original plots and meticulous historical research. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad loss.
Such sad news. She’s one of my favourite authors; her books have got me through some tough times, with their fully rounded characters, original plots and meticulous historical research. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad loss.
Such sad news. She’s one of my favourite authors; her books have got me through some tough times, with their fully rounded characters, original plots and meticulous historical research. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad loss.
Such sad news. She’s one of my favourite authors; her books have got me through some tough times, with their fully rounded characters, original plots and meticulous historical research. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad loss.
Wow, what a shock! I am another serial reader of Jo’s books – i still can’t believe she is gone. My deepest sympathies to her family and her extended “family” of so many more people who have gotten to know her though her wonderful books. I’ve just been looking back at her last newsletter and I must get her latest book and I will treasure it and her future book next year!
Wow, what a shock! I am another serial reader of Jo’s books – i still can’t believe she is gone. My deepest sympathies to her family and her extended “family” of so many more people who have gotten to know her though her wonderful books. I’ve just been looking back at her last newsletter and I must get her latest book and I will treasure it and her future book next year!
Wow, what a shock! I am another serial reader of Jo’s books – i still can’t believe she is gone. My deepest sympathies to her family and her extended “family” of so many more people who have gotten to know her though her wonderful books. I’ve just been looking back at her last newsletter and I must get her latest book and I will treasure it and her future book next year!
Wow, what a shock! I am another serial reader of Jo’s books – i still can’t believe she is gone. My deepest sympathies to her family and her extended “family” of so many more people who have gotten to know her though her wonderful books. I’ve just been looking back at her last newsletter and I must get her latest book and I will treasure it and her future book next year!
Wow, what a shock! I am another serial reader of Jo’s books – i still can’t believe she is gone. My deepest sympathies to her family and her extended “family” of so many more people who have gotten to know her though her wonderful books. I’ve just been looking back at her last newsletter and I must get her latest book and I will treasure it and her future book next year!
I am so sad today. Hugs to her family, and the other Wenches, and to all the readers who love her books.
I am so sad today. Hugs to her family, and the other Wenches, and to all the readers who love her books.
I am so sad today. Hugs to her family, and the other Wenches, and to all the readers who love her books.
I am so sad today. Hugs to her family, and the other Wenches, and to all the readers who love her books.
I am so sad today. Hugs to her family, and the other Wenches, and to all the readers who love her books.
So glad I got to meet her. What a lovely soul! Thank you for the tribute.
So glad I got to meet her. What a lovely soul! Thank you for the tribute.
So glad I got to meet her. What a lovely soul! Thank you for the tribute.
So glad I got to meet her. What a lovely soul! Thank you for the tribute.
So glad I got to meet her. What a lovely soul! Thank you for the tribute.
🙁 RIP author Jo Beverley, one of my favorite authors . You will be missed 🌹❤️
🙁 RIP author Jo Beverley, one of my favorite authors . You will be missed 🌹❤️
🙁 RIP author Jo Beverley, one of my favorite authors . You will be missed 🌹❤️
🙁 RIP author Jo Beverley, one of my favorite authors . You will be missed 🌹❤️
🙁 RIP author Jo Beverley, one of my favorite authors . You will be missed 🌹❤️
My fondest memory of Jo was the afternoon I spent with her at Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I was in town for a weekend workshop, she had lived in Victoria for 18 months but hadn’t been to the gardens yet. She asked me to go with her because her husband and boys weren’t interested. We had a lovely afternoon. She loved to garden and knew the flowers. I will miss her cheery messages online. Our online friendship goes back to Genie days. I already miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone.
My fondest memory of Jo was the afternoon I spent with her at Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I was in town for a weekend workshop, she had lived in Victoria for 18 months but hadn’t been to the gardens yet. She asked me to go with her because her husband and boys weren’t interested. We had a lovely afternoon. She loved to garden and knew the flowers. I will miss her cheery messages online. Our online friendship goes back to Genie days. I already miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone.
My fondest memory of Jo was the afternoon I spent with her at Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I was in town for a weekend workshop, she had lived in Victoria for 18 months but hadn’t been to the gardens yet. She asked me to go with her because her husband and boys weren’t interested. We had a lovely afternoon. She loved to garden and knew the flowers. I will miss her cheery messages online. Our online friendship goes back to Genie days. I already miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone.
My fondest memory of Jo was the afternoon I spent with her at Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I was in town for a weekend workshop, she had lived in Victoria for 18 months but hadn’t been to the gardens yet. She asked me to go with her because her husband and boys weren’t interested. We had a lovely afternoon. She loved to garden and knew the flowers. I will miss her cheery messages online. Our online friendship goes back to Genie days. I already miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone.
My fondest memory of Jo was the afternoon I spent with her at Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I was in town for a weekend workshop, she had lived in Victoria for 18 months but hadn’t been to the gardens yet. She asked me to go with her because her husband and boys weren’t interested. We had a lovely afternoon. She loved to garden and knew the flowers. I will miss her cheery messages online. Our online friendship goes back to Genie days. I already miss her. I can’t believe she’s gone.
thank you for the kind words. The wenches are still wading through grief but we’re all reading and keeping up with the comments as best as we can. And Jo’s family sends their appreciation for this outpouring as well.
thank you for the kind words. The wenches are still wading through grief but we’re all reading and keeping up with the comments as best as we can. And Jo’s family sends their appreciation for this outpouring as well.
thank you for the kind words. The wenches are still wading through grief but we’re all reading and keeping up with the comments as best as we can. And Jo’s family sends their appreciation for this outpouring as well.
thank you for the kind words. The wenches are still wading through grief but we’re all reading and keeping up with the comments as best as we can. And Jo’s family sends their appreciation for this outpouring as well.
thank you for the kind words. The wenches are still wading through grief but we’re all reading and keeping up with the comments as best as we can. And Jo’s family sends their appreciation for this outpouring as well.
lovely, even if it makes me weep. thank you!
lovely, even if it makes me weep. thank you!
lovely, even if it makes me weep. thank you!
lovely, even if it makes me weep. thank you!
lovely, even if it makes me weep. thank you!
oh, that’s a lovely thought, thank you! Those Walker Regencies were my first introduction to Regency romance, and Jo my first inspiration. I love thinking of Jo and Edith looking down on us, laughing over a cup of … whatever.
oh, that’s a lovely thought, thank you! Those Walker Regencies were my first introduction to Regency romance, and Jo my first inspiration. I love thinking of Jo and Edith looking down on us, laughing over a cup of … whatever.
oh, that’s a lovely thought, thank you! Those Walker Regencies were my first introduction to Regency romance, and Jo my first inspiration. I love thinking of Jo and Edith looking down on us, laughing over a cup of … whatever.
oh, that’s a lovely thought, thank you! Those Walker Regencies were my first introduction to Regency romance, and Jo my first inspiration. I love thinking of Jo and Edith looking down on us, laughing over a cup of … whatever.
oh, that’s a lovely thought, thank you! Those Walker Regencies were my first introduction to Regency romance, and Jo my first inspiration. I love thinking of Jo and Edith looking down on us, laughing over a cup of … whatever.
My condolences to Jo Beverley’s family and friends…She will be missed as an author that gave me many hours of pleasure reading her books.
My condolences to Jo Beverley’s family and friends…She will be missed as an author that gave me many hours of pleasure reading her books.
My condolences to Jo Beverley’s family and friends…She will be missed as an author that gave me many hours of pleasure reading her books.
My condolences to Jo Beverley’s family and friends…She will be missed as an author that gave me many hours of pleasure reading her books.
My condolences to Jo Beverley’s family and friends…She will be missed as an author that gave me many hours of pleasure reading her books.
She was one of the few authors I bought at brick and mortar stores. Her Company of Rogues was my introduction to historical romance….what my kids call my ‘lady novels’. She tackled troubling subjects with grace and such elegance in language! So sad to hear of her passing, but I am glad she is in no more pain.
She was one of the few authors I bought at brick and mortar stores. Her Company of Rogues was my introduction to historical romance….what my kids call my ‘lady novels’. She tackled troubling subjects with grace and such elegance in language! So sad to hear of her passing, but I am glad she is in no more pain.
She was one of the few authors I bought at brick and mortar stores. Her Company of Rogues was my introduction to historical romance….what my kids call my ‘lady novels’. She tackled troubling subjects with grace and such elegance in language! So sad to hear of her passing, but I am glad she is in no more pain.
She was one of the few authors I bought at brick and mortar stores. Her Company of Rogues was my introduction to historical romance….what my kids call my ‘lady novels’. She tackled troubling subjects with grace and such elegance in language! So sad to hear of her passing, but I am glad she is in no more pain.
She was one of the few authors I bought at brick and mortar stores. Her Company of Rogues was my introduction to historical romance….what my kids call my ‘lady novels’. She tackled troubling subjects with grace and such elegance in language! So sad to hear of her passing, but I am glad she is in no more pain.
I’m so sad to hear of Jo Beverly’s passing. She was a wise woman with a tremendous talent. I enjoyed her books so very much. Years ago I heard her speak at an RWA function and she gave some really good advice. First she talked about taking control of our health. She talked about needing iron and suggested we all have our iron levels checked, I went to my doc the next week and did just that. The other piece of advice she gave was “Just tell the story.” She was talking about not getting bogged down in the details. All that can come after you tell the story. I have remembered that often and remind myself to just tell the story and then I can go back and make it better.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sad to hear of Jo Beverly’s passing. She was a wise woman with a tremendous talent. I enjoyed her books so very much. Years ago I heard her speak at an RWA function and she gave some really good advice. First she talked about taking control of our health. She talked about needing iron and suggested we all have our iron levels checked, I went to my doc the next week and did just that. The other piece of advice she gave was “Just tell the story.” She was talking about not getting bogged down in the details. All that can come after you tell the story. I have remembered that often and remind myself to just tell the story and then I can go back and make it better.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sad to hear of Jo Beverly’s passing. She was a wise woman with a tremendous talent. I enjoyed her books so very much. Years ago I heard her speak at an RWA function and she gave some really good advice. First she talked about taking control of our health. She talked about needing iron and suggested we all have our iron levels checked, I went to my doc the next week and did just that. The other piece of advice she gave was “Just tell the story.” She was talking about not getting bogged down in the details. All that can come after you tell the story. I have remembered that often and remind myself to just tell the story and then I can go back and make it better.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sad to hear of Jo Beverly’s passing. She was a wise woman with a tremendous talent. I enjoyed her books so very much. Years ago I heard her speak at an RWA function and she gave some really good advice. First she talked about taking control of our health. She talked about needing iron and suggested we all have our iron levels checked, I went to my doc the next week and did just that. The other piece of advice she gave was “Just tell the story.” She was talking about not getting bogged down in the details. All that can come after you tell the story. I have remembered that often and remind myself to just tell the story and then I can go back and make it better.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I’m so sad to hear of Jo Beverly’s passing. She was a wise woman with a tremendous talent. I enjoyed her books so very much. Years ago I heard her speak at an RWA function and she gave some really good advice. First she talked about taking control of our health. She talked about needing iron and suggested we all have our iron levels checked, I went to my doc the next week and did just that. The other piece of advice she gave was “Just tell the story.” She was talking about not getting bogged down in the details. All that can come after you tell the story. I have remembered that often and remind myself to just tell the story and then I can go back and make it better.
My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed.
Thank you, Jo, for all your wonderful books. For all the hours I’ve spent immersed in your words, wit, and wisdom. You have truly blessed all of us with your presence. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel I knew you by your impact upon my life.
To all who did know her personally, my sincerest condolences.
Thank you, Jo, for all your wonderful books. For all the hours I’ve spent immersed in your words, wit, and wisdom. You have truly blessed all of us with your presence. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel I knew you by your impact upon my life.
To all who did know her personally, my sincerest condolences.
Thank you, Jo, for all your wonderful books. For all the hours I’ve spent immersed in your words, wit, and wisdom. You have truly blessed all of us with your presence. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel I knew you by your impact upon my life.
To all who did know her personally, my sincerest condolences.
Thank you, Jo, for all your wonderful books. For all the hours I’ve spent immersed in your words, wit, and wisdom. You have truly blessed all of us with your presence. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel I knew you by your impact upon my life.
To all who did know her personally, my sincerest condolences.
Thank you, Jo, for all your wonderful books. For all the hours I’ve spent immersed in your words, wit, and wisdom. You have truly blessed all of us with your presence. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel I knew you by your impact upon my life.
To all who did know her personally, my sincerest condolences.
I am so sorry to hear this news. We lost a amazing, talented, strong woman. This world is hearing kindled and books drop around the world because this news caused so many tears! I know she is writting books still just in heaven. I cannot wait to read those! May god let her know how much we are going to miss her and her wonderful characters. I hope her family feels the love we send them. Sharing her with us for so many years… was a gift indeed. May god bless you all and keep you in his embrace when ever you need comfort!
I am so sorry to hear this news. We lost a amazing, talented, strong woman. This world is hearing kindled and books drop around the world because this news caused so many tears! I know she is writting books still just in heaven. I cannot wait to read those! May god let her know how much we are going to miss her and her wonderful characters. I hope her family feels the love we send them. Sharing her with us for so many years… was a gift indeed. May god bless you all and keep you in his embrace when ever you need comfort!
I am so sorry to hear this news. We lost a amazing, talented, strong woman. This world is hearing kindled and books drop around the world because this news caused so many tears! I know she is writting books still just in heaven. I cannot wait to read those! May god let her know how much we are going to miss her and her wonderful characters. I hope her family feels the love we send them. Sharing her with us for so many years… was a gift indeed. May god bless you all and keep you in his embrace when ever you need comfort!
I am so sorry to hear this news. We lost a amazing, talented, strong woman. This world is hearing kindled and books drop around the world because this news caused so many tears! I know she is writting books still just in heaven. I cannot wait to read those! May god let her know how much we are going to miss her and her wonderful characters. I hope her family feels the love we send them. Sharing her with us for so many years… was a gift indeed. May god bless you all and keep you in his embrace when ever you need comfort!
I am so sorry to hear this news. We lost a amazing, talented, strong woman. This world is hearing kindled and books drop around the world because this news caused so many tears! I know she is writting books still just in heaven. I cannot wait to read those! May god let her know how much we are going to miss her and her wonderful characters. I hope her family feels the love we send them. Sharing her with us for so many years… was a gift indeed. May god bless you all and keep you in his embrace when ever you need comfort!
I just finished The Viscount Needs a Wife and was feeling thankful for how Jo Beverley’s view of the world has enriched and entertained me as well as helped pass many a difficult hour as I caretake my fragile parents. Her sense of humor, morality and humanity shines through her books. My thoughts are with her family.
I just finished The Viscount Needs a Wife and was feeling thankful for how Jo Beverley’s view of the world has enriched and entertained me as well as helped pass many a difficult hour as I caretake my fragile parents. Her sense of humor, morality and humanity shines through her books. My thoughts are with her family.
I just finished The Viscount Needs a Wife and was feeling thankful for how Jo Beverley’s view of the world has enriched and entertained me as well as helped pass many a difficult hour as I caretake my fragile parents. Her sense of humor, morality and humanity shines through her books. My thoughts are with her family.
I just finished The Viscount Needs a Wife and was feeling thankful for how Jo Beverley’s view of the world has enriched and entertained me as well as helped pass many a difficult hour as I caretake my fragile parents. Her sense of humor, morality and humanity shines through her books. My thoughts are with her family.
I just finished The Viscount Needs a Wife and was feeling thankful for how Jo Beverley’s view of the world has enriched and entertained me as well as helped pass many a difficult hour as I caretake my fragile parents. Her sense of humor, morality and humanity shines through her books. My thoughts are with her family.
I am picturing Jo dancing at a Harlequin party at one of the RWA national conferences. She’s wearing a sexy camisole top and snug black pants, and she’s doing flirty, arrogant things with a fan, snapping it open and shut, fluttering it about her face, peering over it seductively. Jo and I roomed together at many RWA conferences, and I would bring her to the Harlequin party as my date, since she wasn’t a Harlequin author. We were great roommates–we “rubbed along together quite nicely,” as she would say in her plummy British accent. I miss her. I will always miss her.
I am picturing Jo dancing at a Harlequin party at one of the RWA national conferences. She’s wearing a sexy camisole top and snug black pants, and she’s doing flirty, arrogant things with a fan, snapping it open and shut, fluttering it about her face, peering over it seductively. Jo and I roomed together at many RWA conferences, and I would bring her to the Harlequin party as my date, since she wasn’t a Harlequin author. We were great roommates–we “rubbed along together quite nicely,” as she would say in her plummy British accent. I miss her. I will always miss her.
I am picturing Jo dancing at a Harlequin party at one of the RWA national conferences. She’s wearing a sexy camisole top and snug black pants, and she’s doing flirty, arrogant things with a fan, snapping it open and shut, fluttering it about her face, peering over it seductively. Jo and I roomed together at many RWA conferences, and I would bring her to the Harlequin party as my date, since she wasn’t a Harlequin author. We were great roommates–we “rubbed along together quite nicely,” as she would say in her plummy British accent. I miss her. I will always miss her.
I am picturing Jo dancing at a Harlequin party at one of the RWA national conferences. She’s wearing a sexy camisole top and snug black pants, and she’s doing flirty, arrogant things with a fan, snapping it open and shut, fluttering it about her face, peering over it seductively. Jo and I roomed together at many RWA conferences, and I would bring her to the Harlequin party as my date, since she wasn’t a Harlequin author. We were great roommates–we “rubbed along together quite nicely,” as she would say in her plummy British accent. I miss her. I will always miss her.
I am picturing Jo dancing at a Harlequin party at one of the RWA national conferences. She’s wearing a sexy camisole top and snug black pants, and she’s doing flirty, arrogant things with a fan, snapping it open and shut, fluttering it about her face, peering over it seductively. Jo and I roomed together at many RWA conferences, and I would bring her to the Harlequin party as my date, since she wasn’t a Harlequin author. We were great roommates–we “rubbed along together quite nicely,” as she would say in her plummy British accent. I miss her. I will always miss her.
My heart breaks for her family and friends and all her readers as I have been for the last 20 years. I was introduced to her books by my mom as we are both regency fans.I have every one of her books and have reread them several times. Rest in Peace and thank you for your beautiful books.
My heart breaks for her family and friends and all her readers as I have been for the last 20 years. I was introduced to her books by my mom as we are both regency fans.I have every one of her books and have reread them several times. Rest in Peace and thank you for your beautiful books.
My heart breaks for her family and friends and all her readers as I have been for the last 20 years. I was introduced to her books by my mom as we are both regency fans.I have every one of her books and have reread them several times. Rest in Peace and thank you for your beautiful books.
My heart breaks for her family and friends and all her readers as I have been for the last 20 years. I was introduced to her books by my mom as we are both regency fans.I have every one of her books and have reread them several times. Rest in Peace and thank you for your beautiful books.
My heart breaks for her family and friends and all her readers as I have been for the last 20 years. I was introduced to her books by my mom as we are both regency fans.I have every one of her books and have reread them several times. Rest in Peace and thank you for your beautiful books.
One of the proudest moments of my writing career was the night that Jo Beverley gave me the Golden Heart for Best First Regency. That was a literal dream come true. THE Jo Beverley. She was funny, gracious, and talented–she was the definition of class. It’s hard to believe there won’t be more books coming from her, but we are so blessed to have had her company and her writing shared with us.
One of the proudest moments of my writing career was the night that Jo Beverley gave me the Golden Heart for Best First Regency. That was a literal dream come true. THE Jo Beverley. She was funny, gracious, and talented–she was the definition of class. It’s hard to believe there won’t be more books coming from her, but we are so blessed to have had her company and her writing shared with us.
One of the proudest moments of my writing career was the night that Jo Beverley gave me the Golden Heart for Best First Regency. That was a literal dream come true. THE Jo Beverley. She was funny, gracious, and talented–she was the definition of class. It’s hard to believe there won’t be more books coming from her, but we are so blessed to have had her company and her writing shared with us.
One of the proudest moments of my writing career was the night that Jo Beverley gave me the Golden Heart for Best First Regency. That was a literal dream come true. THE Jo Beverley. She was funny, gracious, and talented–she was the definition of class. It’s hard to believe there won’t be more books coming from her, but we are so blessed to have had her company and her writing shared with us.
One of the proudest moments of my writing career was the night that Jo Beverley gave me the Golden Heart for Best First Regency. That was a literal dream come true. THE Jo Beverley. She was funny, gracious, and talented–she was the definition of class. It’s hard to believe there won’t be more books coming from her, but we are so blessed to have had her company and her writing shared with us.
I knew Jo Beverly only through her writing, but this news is so sad! Loved her books, loved the worlds she created, will miss her so much! Her books are ‘keepers’ for me and I will continue to visit the world of Mallorens and Rogues through rereading, but oh, so sad there will not be more. I know she knew what joy she brought to her readers, my heart goes out to her friends and family.
I knew Jo Beverly only through her writing, but this news is so sad! Loved her books, loved the worlds she created, will miss her so much! Her books are ‘keepers’ for me and I will continue to visit the world of Mallorens and Rogues through rereading, but oh, so sad there will not be more. I know she knew what joy she brought to her readers, my heart goes out to her friends and family.
I knew Jo Beverly only through her writing, but this news is so sad! Loved her books, loved the worlds she created, will miss her so much! Her books are ‘keepers’ for me and I will continue to visit the world of Mallorens and Rogues through rereading, but oh, so sad there will not be more. I know she knew what joy she brought to her readers, my heart goes out to her friends and family.
I knew Jo Beverly only through her writing, but this news is so sad! Loved her books, loved the worlds she created, will miss her so much! Her books are ‘keepers’ for me and I will continue to visit the world of Mallorens and Rogues through rereading, but oh, so sad there will not be more. I know she knew what joy she brought to her readers, my heart goes out to her friends and family.
I knew Jo Beverly only through her writing, but this news is so sad! Loved her books, loved the worlds she created, will miss her so much! Her books are ‘keepers’ for me and I will continue to visit the world of Mallorens and Rogues through rereading, but oh, so sad there will not be more. I know she knew what joy she brought to her readers, my heart goes out to her friends and family.
This is a terrible shock. She didn’t say a thing. But then she always was very private about her health. I shall miss Jo at our Exeter RNA lunch meetings. It took me a long while to get to know her, as she was a bit of a mystery to me at first, and I’m rather loud at gatherings, and I’ve missed so many meetings recently, and now she’s gone. Awful, awful news. Thinking of you, Jo.
This is a terrible shock. She didn’t say a thing. But then she always was very private about her health. I shall miss Jo at our Exeter RNA lunch meetings. It took me a long while to get to know her, as she was a bit of a mystery to me at first, and I’m rather loud at gatherings, and I’ve missed so many meetings recently, and now she’s gone. Awful, awful news. Thinking of you, Jo.
This is a terrible shock. She didn’t say a thing. But then she always was very private about her health. I shall miss Jo at our Exeter RNA lunch meetings. It took me a long while to get to know her, as she was a bit of a mystery to me at first, and I’m rather loud at gatherings, and I’ve missed so many meetings recently, and now she’s gone. Awful, awful news. Thinking of you, Jo.
This is a terrible shock. She didn’t say a thing. But then she always was very private about her health. I shall miss Jo at our Exeter RNA lunch meetings. It took me a long while to get to know her, as she was a bit of a mystery to me at first, and I’m rather loud at gatherings, and I’ve missed so many meetings recently, and now she’s gone. Awful, awful news. Thinking of you, Jo.
This is a terrible shock. She didn’t say a thing. But then she always was very private about her health. I shall miss Jo at our Exeter RNA lunch meetings. It took me a long while to get to know her, as she was a bit of a mystery to me at first, and I’m rather loud at gatherings, and I’ve missed so many meetings recently, and now she’s gone. Awful, awful news. Thinking of you, Jo.
Oh, I love that too!
Oh, I love that too!
Oh, I love that too!
Oh, I love that too!
Oh, I love that too!
I’m so so sorry to hear of her passing – my condolences to her family. I’ve spent so many happy hours reading her books.
I’m so so sorry to hear of her passing – my condolences to her family. I’ve spent so many happy hours reading her books.
I’m so so sorry to hear of her passing – my condolences to her family. I’ve spent so many happy hours reading her books.
I’m so so sorry to hear of her passing – my condolences to her family. I’ve spent so many happy hours reading her books.
I’m so so sorry to hear of her passing – my condolences to her family. I’ve spent so many happy hours reading her books.
She will be missed, she was a fabulous author. Prayers to her family and friends during this time of grief.
She will be missed, she was a fabulous author. Prayers to her family and friends during this time of grief.
She will be missed, she was a fabulous author. Prayers to her family and friends during this time of grief.
She will be missed, she was a fabulous author. Prayers to her family and friends during this time of grief.
She will be missed, she was a fabulous author. Prayers to her family and friends during this time of grief.
Jo’s passing has left a great void in our world. There’s not room here to share all the great memories, nor all the great tributes I wish I could summon through my tears. Jo and I first “met” on the phone in 1994, then in person many times over the years. I feel honored that she became my friend as well as my colleague. Jo will never be forgotten. My most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family. My thanks to Mary Jo and everyone here for all of your the tributes to this most generous, intelligent and kindest of friends, and most gifted of authors. And thank you, Jo, for all the pleasure you have given us. You will be missed deeply, but our last visit will live on forever in my heart.
Jo’s passing has left a great void in our world. There’s not room here to share all the great memories, nor all the great tributes I wish I could summon through my tears. Jo and I first “met” on the phone in 1994, then in person many times over the years. I feel honored that she became my friend as well as my colleague. Jo will never be forgotten. My most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family. My thanks to Mary Jo and everyone here for all of your the tributes to this most generous, intelligent and kindest of friends, and most gifted of authors. And thank you, Jo, for all the pleasure you have given us. You will be missed deeply, but our last visit will live on forever in my heart.
Jo’s passing has left a great void in our world. There’s not room here to share all the great memories, nor all the great tributes I wish I could summon through my tears. Jo and I first “met” on the phone in 1994, then in person many times over the years. I feel honored that she became my friend as well as my colleague. Jo will never be forgotten. My most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family. My thanks to Mary Jo and everyone here for all of your the tributes to this most generous, intelligent and kindest of friends, and most gifted of authors. And thank you, Jo, for all the pleasure you have given us. You will be missed deeply, but our last visit will live on forever in my heart.
Jo’s passing has left a great void in our world. There’s not room here to share all the great memories, nor all the great tributes I wish I could summon through my tears. Jo and I first “met” on the phone in 1994, then in person many times over the years. I feel honored that she became my friend as well as my colleague. Jo will never be forgotten. My most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family. My thanks to Mary Jo and everyone here for all of your the tributes to this most generous, intelligent and kindest of friends, and most gifted of authors. And thank you, Jo, for all the pleasure you have given us. You will be missed deeply, but our last visit will live on forever in my heart.
Jo’s passing has left a great void in our world. There’s not room here to share all the great memories, nor all the great tributes I wish I could summon through my tears. Jo and I first “met” on the phone in 1994, then in person many times over the years. I feel honored that she became my friend as well as my colleague. Jo will never be forgotten. My most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family. My thanks to Mary Jo and everyone here for all of your the tributes to this most generous, intelligent and kindest of friends, and most gifted of authors. And thank you, Jo, for all the pleasure you have given us. You will be missed deeply, but our last visit will live on forever in my heart.
Everyone has made such lovely comments about Jo, and every one of them is true. She was kind, gracious, witty and supportive, and she leaves a huge hole in the lives of those people she touched. Through her wonderful books she touched even more lives. It’s impossible to believe she’s gone. I’ll miss her very much.
Everyone has made such lovely comments about Jo, and every one of them is true. She was kind, gracious, witty and supportive, and she leaves a huge hole in the lives of those people she touched. Through her wonderful books she touched even more lives. It’s impossible to believe she’s gone. I’ll miss her very much.
Everyone has made such lovely comments about Jo, and every one of them is true. She was kind, gracious, witty and supportive, and she leaves a huge hole in the lives of those people she touched. Through her wonderful books she touched even more lives. It’s impossible to believe she’s gone. I’ll miss her very much.
Everyone has made such lovely comments about Jo, and every one of them is true. She was kind, gracious, witty and supportive, and she leaves a huge hole in the lives of those people she touched. Through her wonderful books she touched even more lives. It’s impossible to believe she’s gone. I’ll miss her very much.
Everyone has made such lovely comments about Jo, and every one of them is true. She was kind, gracious, witty and supportive, and she leaves a huge hole in the lives of those people she touched. Through her wonderful books she touched even more lives. It’s impossible to believe she’s gone. I’ll miss her very much.
This is very sad news indeed. I had the privilege of taking Jo to lunch one year when she was out for conference. She put out a call that she was happy to have a morning tea with people in Sydney and I was the only one who answered…so I got her all to myself. She gave me a signed omnibus of her Three Heroes book and even kept in touch for a while and always answered any emails I sent. A warm and lovely woman and a great storyteller. My thoughts are with her husband. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo xxx
This is very sad news indeed. I had the privilege of taking Jo to lunch one year when she was out for conference. She put out a call that she was happy to have a morning tea with people in Sydney and I was the only one who answered…so I got her all to myself. She gave me a signed omnibus of her Three Heroes book and even kept in touch for a while and always answered any emails I sent. A warm and lovely woman and a great storyteller. My thoughts are with her husband. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo xxx
This is very sad news indeed. I had the privilege of taking Jo to lunch one year when she was out for conference. She put out a call that she was happy to have a morning tea with people in Sydney and I was the only one who answered…so I got her all to myself. She gave me a signed omnibus of her Three Heroes book and even kept in touch for a while and always answered any emails I sent. A warm and lovely woman and a great storyteller. My thoughts are with her husband. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo xxx
This is very sad news indeed. I had the privilege of taking Jo to lunch one year when she was out for conference. She put out a call that she was happy to have a morning tea with people in Sydney and I was the only one who answered…so I got her all to myself. She gave me a signed omnibus of her Three Heroes book and even kept in touch for a while and always answered any emails I sent. A warm and lovely woman and a great storyteller. My thoughts are with her husband. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo xxx
This is very sad news indeed. I had the privilege of taking Jo to lunch one year when she was out for conference. She put out a call that she was happy to have a morning tea with people in Sydney and I was the only one who answered…so I got her all to myself. She gave me a signed omnibus of her Three Heroes book and even kept in touch for a while and always answered any emails I sent. A warm and lovely woman and a great storyteller. My thoughts are with her husband. She will be greatly missed. RIP Jo xxx
Saddened to learn of Jo’s passing, like so many others here, I have warm memories of meeting Jo at conference. We talked of our shared love of gardens one time when she was still living in Victoria. Her stories were delightful and engrossing when the real world was not. I’ll ever be enriched by meeting her in life and in her tales. Condolences to Mary Jo and Pat and Barbara and Laura and the Wenches, all her writing colleagues, her family and the world of readers whose lives are the better for her time with us.
Saddened to learn of Jo’s passing, like so many others here, I have warm memories of meeting Jo at conference. We talked of our shared love of gardens one time when she was still living in Victoria. Her stories were delightful and engrossing when the real world was not. I’ll ever be enriched by meeting her in life and in her tales. Condolences to Mary Jo and Pat and Barbara and Laura and the Wenches, all her writing colleagues, her family and the world of readers whose lives are the better for her time with us.
Saddened to learn of Jo’s passing, like so many others here, I have warm memories of meeting Jo at conference. We talked of our shared love of gardens one time when she was still living in Victoria. Her stories were delightful and engrossing when the real world was not. I’ll ever be enriched by meeting her in life and in her tales. Condolences to Mary Jo and Pat and Barbara and Laura and the Wenches, all her writing colleagues, her family and the world of readers whose lives are the better for her time with us.
Saddened to learn of Jo’s passing, like so many others here, I have warm memories of meeting Jo at conference. We talked of our shared love of gardens one time when she was still living in Victoria. Her stories were delightful and engrossing when the real world was not. I’ll ever be enriched by meeting her in life and in her tales. Condolences to Mary Jo and Pat and Barbara and Laura and the Wenches, all her writing colleagues, her family and the world of readers whose lives are the better for her time with us.
Saddened to learn of Jo’s passing, like so many others here, I have warm memories of meeting Jo at conference. We talked of our shared love of gardens one time when she was still living in Victoria. Her stories were delightful and engrossing when the real world was not. I’ll ever be enriched by meeting her in life and in her tales. Condolences to Mary Jo and Pat and Barbara and Laura and the Wenches, all her writing colleagues, her family and the world of readers whose lives are the better for her time with us.
I remember exactly when I first met Jo (although she would not remember me!) It was 1994–I had sold my first book in May, joined RWA in June, and was attending my very first RWA conference in July.
I wasn’t very widely read in the genre and didn’t know any authors beyond the very big names (Garwood, McNaught, Lindsey, etc.) So when I attended the awards ceremony and someone named Jo Beverley won TWO Ritas I thought–I had better read her books.
The next day I attended the Avon open house, where Jo was signing her Rita winner My Lady Notorious. I stood in line and got my book, in which she inscribed, “Great to meet you in NYC. Jo Beverley.” I didn’t tell her that I had recently signed with Avon, too. I think I was a little too starstruck. I just took the book, thanked her, and said I was very eager to read it.
The funny thing is—I think of that moment so often. When I’m signing books, I have my regular phrases I use, but every now and then I write, “Great to meet you in (insert city).” And every time I do, I think of Jo.
JQ
I remember exactly when I first met Jo (although she would not remember me!) It was 1994–I had sold my first book in May, joined RWA in June, and was attending my very first RWA conference in July.
I wasn’t very widely read in the genre and didn’t know any authors beyond the very big names (Garwood, McNaught, Lindsey, etc.) So when I attended the awards ceremony and someone named Jo Beverley won TWO Ritas I thought–I had better read her books.
The next day I attended the Avon open house, where Jo was signing her Rita winner My Lady Notorious. I stood in line and got my book, in which she inscribed, “Great to meet you in NYC. Jo Beverley.” I didn’t tell her that I had recently signed with Avon, too. I think I was a little too starstruck. I just took the book, thanked her, and said I was very eager to read it.
The funny thing is—I think of that moment so often. When I’m signing books, I have my regular phrases I use, but every now and then I write, “Great to meet you in (insert city).” And every time I do, I think of Jo.
JQ
I remember exactly when I first met Jo (although she would not remember me!) It was 1994–I had sold my first book in May, joined RWA in June, and was attending my very first RWA conference in July.
I wasn’t very widely read in the genre and didn’t know any authors beyond the very big names (Garwood, McNaught, Lindsey, etc.) So when I attended the awards ceremony and someone named Jo Beverley won TWO Ritas I thought–I had better read her books.
The next day I attended the Avon open house, where Jo was signing her Rita winner My Lady Notorious. I stood in line and got my book, in which she inscribed, “Great to meet you in NYC. Jo Beverley.” I didn’t tell her that I had recently signed with Avon, too. I think I was a little too starstruck. I just took the book, thanked her, and said I was very eager to read it.
The funny thing is—I think of that moment so often. When I’m signing books, I have my regular phrases I use, but every now and then I write, “Great to meet you in (insert city).” And every time I do, I think of Jo.
JQ
I remember exactly when I first met Jo (although she would not remember me!) It was 1994–I had sold my first book in May, joined RWA in June, and was attending my very first RWA conference in July.
I wasn’t very widely read in the genre and didn’t know any authors beyond the very big names (Garwood, McNaught, Lindsey, etc.) So when I attended the awards ceremony and someone named Jo Beverley won TWO Ritas I thought–I had better read her books.
The next day I attended the Avon open house, where Jo was signing her Rita winner My Lady Notorious. I stood in line and got my book, in which she inscribed, “Great to meet you in NYC. Jo Beverley.” I didn’t tell her that I had recently signed with Avon, too. I think I was a little too starstruck. I just took the book, thanked her, and said I was very eager to read it.
The funny thing is—I think of that moment so often. When I’m signing books, I have my regular phrases I use, but every now and then I write, “Great to meet you in (insert city).” And every time I do, I think of Jo.
JQ
I remember exactly when I first met Jo (although she would not remember me!) It was 1994–I had sold my first book in May, joined RWA in June, and was attending my very first RWA conference in July.
I wasn’t very widely read in the genre and didn’t know any authors beyond the very big names (Garwood, McNaught, Lindsey, etc.) So when I attended the awards ceremony and someone named Jo Beverley won TWO Ritas I thought–I had better read her books.
The next day I attended the Avon open house, where Jo was signing her Rita winner My Lady Notorious. I stood in line and got my book, in which she inscribed, “Great to meet you in NYC. Jo Beverley.” I didn’t tell her that I had recently signed with Avon, too. I think I was a little too starstruck. I just took the book, thanked her, and said I was very eager to read it.
The funny thing is—I think of that moment so often. When I’m signing books, I have my regular phrases I use, but every now and then I write, “Great to meet you in (insert city).” And every time I do, I think of Jo.
JQ
A truly special light has gone out in the romance writing genre. Jo was one of the very best authors with excellent story lines and depth of characters. I was always eagerly awaiting her next book. I send sympathy to all her many friends and family. What a special lady.
A truly special light has gone out in the romance writing genre. Jo was one of the very best authors with excellent story lines and depth of characters. I was always eagerly awaiting her next book. I send sympathy to all her many friends and family. What a special lady.
A truly special light has gone out in the romance writing genre. Jo was one of the very best authors with excellent story lines and depth of characters. I was always eagerly awaiting her next book. I send sympathy to all her many friends and family. What a special lady.
A truly special light has gone out in the romance writing genre. Jo was one of the very best authors with excellent story lines and depth of characters. I was always eagerly awaiting her next book. I send sympathy to all her many friends and family. What a special lady.
A truly special light has gone out in the romance writing genre. Jo was one of the very best authors with excellent story lines and depth of characters. I was always eagerly awaiting her next book. I send sympathy to all her many friends and family. What a special lady.
Jo was a true Lioness of the romance genre, always the polite but forceful champion.
I’ve known Jo for decades, and can’t quite imagine the romance world without her. She was such a pioneer. She was the person who got me online back in 1992. She said all the romance writers were getting online, and offered to coach me through the complex process. (It was much more difficult then to deal with the modems and the phone lines, and there was no Web yet!) She was so helpful that way, and I think was responsible for many of us writers getting modems and joining GEnie and AOL and Compuserve.
The last contact I had with her was a few weeks ago, when she asked if she could do a blog post for my extremely non-popular blog. I know she did it to bring some of her readers to my blog, but she made it sound like I was the one helping her. That was the way she was– so thoughtful, and without any conceit no matter how successful she became.
She and her husband Ken came to stay with me a few years ago when I took a cottage in Wells (about 50 miles from where they lived in Devon). I remember her going with Ken to this bedraggled little city museum– she was forever doing historical research– and to the farmer’s market there in front of the cathedral. She’d just finished chemo for her first bout with cancer and was trying to get her appetite back, so bought us all steak and kidney pies from a booth!
Good through and through. There aren’t many people as kind, compassionate, and helpful as Jo. The world is going to miss her.
Alicia Rasley
Jo was a true Lioness of the romance genre, always the polite but forceful champion.
I’ve known Jo for decades, and can’t quite imagine the romance world without her. She was such a pioneer. She was the person who got me online back in 1992. She said all the romance writers were getting online, and offered to coach me through the complex process. (It was much more difficult then to deal with the modems and the phone lines, and there was no Web yet!) She was so helpful that way, and I think was responsible for many of us writers getting modems and joining GEnie and AOL and Compuserve.
The last contact I had with her was a few weeks ago, when she asked if she could do a blog post for my extremely non-popular blog. I know she did it to bring some of her readers to my blog, but she made it sound like I was the one helping her. That was the way she was– so thoughtful, and without any conceit no matter how successful she became.
She and her husband Ken came to stay with me a few years ago when I took a cottage in Wells (about 50 miles from where they lived in Devon). I remember her going with Ken to this bedraggled little city museum– she was forever doing historical research– and to the farmer’s market there in front of the cathedral. She’d just finished chemo for her first bout with cancer and was trying to get her appetite back, so bought us all steak and kidney pies from a booth!
Good through and through. There aren’t many people as kind, compassionate, and helpful as Jo. The world is going to miss her.
Alicia Rasley
Jo was a true Lioness of the romance genre, always the polite but forceful champion.
I’ve known Jo for decades, and can’t quite imagine the romance world without her. She was such a pioneer. She was the person who got me online back in 1992. She said all the romance writers were getting online, and offered to coach me through the complex process. (It was much more difficult then to deal with the modems and the phone lines, and there was no Web yet!) She was so helpful that way, and I think was responsible for many of us writers getting modems and joining GEnie and AOL and Compuserve.
The last contact I had with her was a few weeks ago, when she asked if she could do a blog post for my extremely non-popular blog. I know she did it to bring some of her readers to my blog, but she made it sound like I was the one helping her. That was the way she was– so thoughtful, and without any conceit no matter how successful she became.
She and her husband Ken came to stay with me a few years ago when I took a cottage in Wells (about 50 miles from where they lived in Devon). I remember her going with Ken to this bedraggled little city museum– she was forever doing historical research– and to the farmer’s market there in front of the cathedral. She’d just finished chemo for her first bout with cancer and was trying to get her appetite back, so bought us all steak and kidney pies from a booth!
Good through and through. There aren’t many people as kind, compassionate, and helpful as Jo. The world is going to miss her.
Alicia Rasley
Jo was a true Lioness of the romance genre, always the polite but forceful champion.
I’ve known Jo for decades, and can’t quite imagine the romance world without her. She was such a pioneer. She was the person who got me online back in 1992. She said all the romance writers were getting online, and offered to coach me through the complex process. (It was much more difficult then to deal with the modems and the phone lines, and there was no Web yet!) She was so helpful that way, and I think was responsible for many of us writers getting modems and joining GEnie and AOL and Compuserve.
The last contact I had with her was a few weeks ago, when she asked if she could do a blog post for my extremely non-popular blog. I know she did it to bring some of her readers to my blog, but she made it sound like I was the one helping her. That was the way she was– so thoughtful, and without any conceit no matter how successful she became.
She and her husband Ken came to stay with me a few years ago when I took a cottage in Wells (about 50 miles from where they lived in Devon). I remember her going with Ken to this bedraggled little city museum– she was forever doing historical research– and to the farmer’s market there in front of the cathedral. She’d just finished chemo for her first bout with cancer and was trying to get her appetite back, so bought us all steak and kidney pies from a booth!
Good through and through. There aren’t many people as kind, compassionate, and helpful as Jo. The world is going to miss her.
Alicia Rasley
Jo was a true Lioness of the romance genre, always the polite but forceful champion.
I’ve known Jo for decades, and can’t quite imagine the romance world without her. She was such a pioneer. She was the person who got me online back in 1992. She said all the romance writers were getting online, and offered to coach me through the complex process. (It was much more difficult then to deal with the modems and the phone lines, and there was no Web yet!) She was so helpful that way, and I think was responsible for many of us writers getting modems and joining GEnie and AOL and Compuserve.
The last contact I had with her was a few weeks ago, when she asked if she could do a blog post for my extremely non-popular blog. I know she did it to bring some of her readers to my blog, but she made it sound like I was the one helping her. That was the way she was– so thoughtful, and without any conceit no matter how successful she became.
She and her husband Ken came to stay with me a few years ago when I took a cottage in Wells (about 50 miles from where they lived in Devon). I remember her going with Ken to this bedraggled little city museum– she was forever doing historical research– and to the farmer’s market there in front of the cathedral. She’d just finished chemo for her first bout with cancer and was trying to get her appetite back, so bought us all steak and kidney pies from a booth!
Good through and through. There aren’t many people as kind, compassionate, and helpful as Jo. The world is going to miss her.
Alicia Rasley
All of her books are on my keeper shelf, and I always eagerly awaited the newest story. I am so sad that I won’t have any new and wonderful characters to share a few hours with. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. Is there a memorial fund or a charity we could donate to in her name?
All of her books are on my keeper shelf, and I always eagerly awaited the newest story. I am so sad that I won’t have any new and wonderful characters to share a few hours with. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. Is there a memorial fund or a charity we could donate to in her name?
All of her books are on my keeper shelf, and I always eagerly awaited the newest story. I am so sad that I won’t have any new and wonderful characters to share a few hours with. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. Is there a memorial fund or a charity we could donate to in her name?
All of her books are on my keeper shelf, and I always eagerly awaited the newest story. I am so sad that I won’t have any new and wonderful characters to share a few hours with. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. Is there a memorial fund or a charity we could donate to in her name?
All of her books are on my keeper shelf, and I always eagerly awaited the newest story. I am so sad that I won’t have any new and wonderful characters to share a few hours with. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends. Is there a memorial fund or a charity we could donate to in her name?
Martina, I don’t know of any designated charities at this point, but if you gave money to a literacy group, I’m sure Jo would be pleased wherever she is.
Martina, I don’t know of any designated charities at this point, but if you gave money to a literacy group, I’m sure Jo would be pleased wherever she is.
Martina, I don’t know of any designated charities at this point, but if you gave money to a literacy group, I’m sure Jo would be pleased wherever she is.
Martina, I don’t know of any designated charities at this point, but if you gave money to a literacy group, I’m sure Jo would be pleased wherever she is.
Martina, I don’t know of any designated charities at this point, but if you gave money to a literacy group, I’m sure Jo would be pleased wherever she is.
I only know Jo through her books but I could always know that I had a good read when I picked up one of her’s. Gpt mu hubby hooked on Regencies with her books and he loves it when I give him a new Jo Beverley. I will truly miss her she will always be one of my favorite writers
I only know Jo through her books but I could always know that I had a good read when I picked up one of her’s. Gpt mu hubby hooked on Regencies with her books and he loves it when I give him a new Jo Beverley. I will truly miss her she will always be one of my favorite writers
I only know Jo through her books but I could always know that I had a good read when I picked up one of her’s. Gpt mu hubby hooked on Regencies with her books and he loves it when I give him a new Jo Beverley. I will truly miss her she will always be one of my favorite writers
I only know Jo through her books but I could always know that I had a good read when I picked up one of her’s. Gpt mu hubby hooked on Regencies with her books and he loves it when I give him a new Jo Beverley. I will truly miss her she will always be one of my favorite writers
I only know Jo through her books but I could always know that I had a good read when I picked up one of her’s. Gpt mu hubby hooked on Regencies with her books and he loves it when I give him a new Jo Beverley. I will truly miss her she will always be one of my favorite writers
Deeply shocked and sorry to hear this sad news. We started our careers at Walker, within months of each other, and met in an elevator (as so often happens) at an RWA conference shortly thereafter. I will certainly miss Jo’s thought-provoking questions and comments in the Regency Loop. She was always generous with her knowledge and offered so many practical insights into history. She had a wonderfully balanced way of looking at issues. Also fabulous posture! My condolences to her family and friends.
Deeply shocked and sorry to hear this sad news. We started our careers at Walker, within months of each other, and met in an elevator (as so often happens) at an RWA conference shortly thereafter. I will certainly miss Jo’s thought-provoking questions and comments in the Regency Loop. She was always generous with her knowledge and offered so many practical insights into history. She had a wonderfully balanced way of looking at issues. Also fabulous posture! My condolences to her family and friends.
Deeply shocked and sorry to hear this sad news. We started our careers at Walker, within months of each other, and met in an elevator (as so often happens) at an RWA conference shortly thereafter. I will certainly miss Jo’s thought-provoking questions and comments in the Regency Loop. She was always generous with her knowledge and offered so many practical insights into history. She had a wonderfully balanced way of looking at issues. Also fabulous posture! My condolences to her family and friends.
Deeply shocked and sorry to hear this sad news. We started our careers at Walker, within months of each other, and met in an elevator (as so often happens) at an RWA conference shortly thereafter. I will certainly miss Jo’s thought-provoking questions and comments in the Regency Loop. She was always generous with her knowledge and offered so many practical insights into history. She had a wonderfully balanced way of looking at issues. Also fabulous posture! My condolences to her family and friends.
Deeply shocked and sorry to hear this sad news. We started our careers at Walker, within months of each other, and met in an elevator (as so often happens) at an RWA conference shortly thereafter. I will certainly miss Jo’s thought-provoking questions and comments in the Regency Loop. She was always generous with her knowledge and offered so many practical insights into history. She had a wonderfully balanced way of looking at issues. Also fabulous posture! My condolences to her family and friends.
I can’t believe she gone. She was one of the nicest authors. When she found out I like my books autographed she would send me a new autograph with a picture of the book. She was not only one of the best authors but loved us the reader. I shall miss her and think of her every time I read her books. I loved Jo for all the wonderful adventures. Debi Allen
I can’t believe she gone. She was one of the nicest authors. When she found out I like my books autographed she would send me a new autograph with a picture of the book. She was not only one of the best authors but loved us the reader. I shall miss her and think of her every time I read her books. I loved Jo for all the wonderful adventures. Debi Allen
I can’t believe she gone. She was one of the nicest authors. When she found out I like my books autographed she would send me a new autograph with a picture of the book. She was not only one of the best authors but loved us the reader. I shall miss her and think of her every time I read her books. I loved Jo for all the wonderful adventures. Debi Allen
I can’t believe she gone. She was one of the nicest authors. When she found out I like my books autographed she would send me a new autograph with a picture of the book. She was not only one of the best authors but loved us the reader. I shall miss her and think of her every time I read her books. I loved Jo for all the wonderful adventures. Debi Allen
I can’t believe she gone. She was one of the nicest authors. When she found out I like my books autographed she would send me a new autograph with a picture of the book. She was not only one of the best authors but loved us the reader. I shall miss her and think of her every time I read her books. I loved Jo for all the wonderful adventures. Debi Allen
In the past few days I have recommended Jo Beverley to two different people as my favorite romance genre writer. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer walking this earth, writing about her wonderful characters, and expressing the stories from her imagination into mine. It’s heart-breaking to hear of her death. My condolences to all who treasured her.
In the past few days I have recommended Jo Beverley to two different people as my favorite romance genre writer. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer walking this earth, writing about her wonderful characters, and expressing the stories from her imagination into mine. It’s heart-breaking to hear of her death. My condolences to all who treasured her.
In the past few days I have recommended Jo Beverley to two different people as my favorite romance genre writer. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer walking this earth, writing about her wonderful characters, and expressing the stories from her imagination into mine. It’s heart-breaking to hear of her death. My condolences to all who treasured her.
In the past few days I have recommended Jo Beverley to two different people as my favorite romance genre writer. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer walking this earth, writing about her wonderful characters, and expressing the stories from her imagination into mine. It’s heart-breaking to hear of her death. My condolences to all who treasured her.
In the past few days I have recommended Jo Beverley to two different people as my favorite romance genre writer. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer walking this earth, writing about her wonderful characters, and expressing the stories from her imagination into mine. It’s heart-breaking to hear of her death. My condolences to all who treasured her.
I am so very saddened by this. Jo was one of the founding members of my RWA chapter, generously giving to the group and hopeful writers, such as myself, by presenting workshops and judging in our contest. I learned so much from her wise words about writing. She is the reason I write historical romance today–because I fell in love with her stories. I think I will revisit some favorite heroes–Tris of St. Raven, Sax of Forbidden Magic, Galeran of The Shattered Rose (and there’s so many more!). Jo is very much one of the greats.
I am so very saddened by this. Jo was one of the founding members of my RWA chapter, generously giving to the group and hopeful writers, such as myself, by presenting workshops and judging in our contest. I learned so much from her wise words about writing. She is the reason I write historical romance today–because I fell in love with her stories. I think I will revisit some favorite heroes–Tris of St. Raven, Sax of Forbidden Magic, Galeran of The Shattered Rose (and there’s so many more!). Jo is very much one of the greats.
I am so very saddened by this. Jo was one of the founding members of my RWA chapter, generously giving to the group and hopeful writers, such as myself, by presenting workshops and judging in our contest. I learned so much from her wise words about writing. She is the reason I write historical romance today–because I fell in love with her stories. I think I will revisit some favorite heroes–Tris of St. Raven, Sax of Forbidden Magic, Galeran of The Shattered Rose (and there’s so many more!). Jo is very much one of the greats.
I am so very saddened by this. Jo was one of the founding members of my RWA chapter, generously giving to the group and hopeful writers, such as myself, by presenting workshops and judging in our contest. I learned so much from her wise words about writing. She is the reason I write historical romance today–because I fell in love with her stories. I think I will revisit some favorite heroes–Tris of St. Raven, Sax of Forbidden Magic, Galeran of The Shattered Rose (and there’s so many more!). Jo is very much one of the greats.
I am so very saddened by this. Jo was one of the founding members of my RWA chapter, generously giving to the group and hopeful writers, such as myself, by presenting workshops and judging in our contest. I learned so much from her wise words about writing. She is the reason I write historical romance today–because I fell in love with her stories. I think I will revisit some favorite heroes–Tris of St. Raven, Sax of Forbidden Magic, Galeran of The Shattered Rose (and there’s so many more!). Jo is very much one of the greats.
Condolences to all of you and indeed to her family too. I was cut to the quick reading about her death when I opened the email. Cancer is so cruel. I know. I’d only learned recently of the death of another favourite author of mine so this has been a sort of hammer blow. God bless you all.
Condolences to all of you and indeed to her family too. I was cut to the quick reading about her death when I opened the email. Cancer is so cruel. I know. I’d only learned recently of the death of another favourite author of mine so this has been a sort of hammer blow. God bless you all.
Condolences to all of you and indeed to her family too. I was cut to the quick reading about her death when I opened the email. Cancer is so cruel. I know. I’d only learned recently of the death of another favourite author of mine so this has been a sort of hammer blow. God bless you all.
Condolences to all of you and indeed to her family too. I was cut to the quick reading about her death when I opened the email. Cancer is so cruel. I know. I’d only learned recently of the death of another favourite author of mine so this has been a sort of hammer blow. God bless you all.
Condolences to all of you and indeed to her family too. I was cut to the quick reading about her death when I opened the email. Cancer is so cruel. I know. I’d only learned recently of the death of another favourite author of mine so this has been a sort of hammer blow. God bless you all.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I’m going to go back through her books.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I’m going to go back through her books.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I’m going to go back through her books.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I’m going to go back through her books.
I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I’m going to go back through her books.
I am mourning a friend right now I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but I have enjoyed hours and hours of her books she was a great writer my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends R.I.P sweet lady Gladys B
I am mourning a friend right now I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but I have enjoyed hours and hours of her books she was a great writer my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends R.I.P sweet lady Gladys B
I am mourning a friend right now I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but I have enjoyed hours and hours of her books she was a great writer my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends R.I.P sweet lady Gladys B
I am mourning a friend right now I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but I have enjoyed hours and hours of her books she was a great writer my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends R.I.P sweet lady Gladys B
I am mourning a friend right now I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but I have enjoyed hours and hours of her books she was a great writer my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends R.I.P sweet lady Gladys B
It is sad to hear of any loss. She gave innumerable readers joy through escape.
All thoughts with her family and friends. Know you are in our thoughts, and though our loss in no way can compare, we mourn her loss with you in our thoughts, and will keep you in thoughts.
A sad loss.
N A A
It is sad to hear of any loss. She gave innumerable readers joy through escape.
All thoughts with her family and friends. Know you are in our thoughts, and though our loss in no way can compare, we mourn her loss with you in our thoughts, and will keep you in thoughts.
A sad loss.
N A A
It is sad to hear of any loss. She gave innumerable readers joy through escape.
All thoughts with her family and friends. Know you are in our thoughts, and though our loss in no way can compare, we mourn her loss with you in our thoughts, and will keep you in thoughts.
A sad loss.
N A A
It is sad to hear of any loss. She gave innumerable readers joy through escape.
All thoughts with her family and friends. Know you are in our thoughts, and though our loss in no way can compare, we mourn her loss with you in our thoughts, and will keep you in thoughts.
A sad loss.
N A A
It is sad to hear of any loss. She gave innumerable readers joy through escape.
All thoughts with her family and friends. Know you are in our thoughts, and though our loss in no way can compare, we mourn her loss with you in our thoughts, and will keep you in thoughts.
A sad loss.
N A A
I have only just finished the 2nd in the “company of rogues” book and about to start book 3 for the gazillionth time when I saw this news. I’m so sorry for her friends, family and loyal readers, and Mourn alongside for the sad loss of a great writer. RIP Ms Beverley.
I have only just finished the 2nd in the “company of rogues” book and about to start book 3 for the gazillionth time when I saw this news. I’m so sorry for her friends, family and loyal readers, and Mourn alongside for the sad loss of a great writer. RIP Ms Beverley.
I have only just finished the 2nd in the “company of rogues” book and about to start book 3 for the gazillionth time when I saw this news. I’m so sorry for her friends, family and loyal readers, and Mourn alongside for the sad loss of a great writer. RIP Ms Beverley.
I have only just finished the 2nd in the “company of rogues” book and about to start book 3 for the gazillionth time when I saw this news. I’m so sorry for her friends, family and loyal readers, and Mourn alongside for the sad loss of a great writer. RIP Ms Beverley.
I have only just finished the 2nd in the “company of rogues” book and about to start book 3 for the gazillionth time when I saw this news. I’m so sorry for her friends, family and loyal readers, and Mourn alongside for the sad loss of a great writer. RIP Ms Beverley.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jesus is holding her hand on this final journey.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jesus is holding her hand on this final journey.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jesus is holding her hand on this final journey.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jesus is holding her hand on this final journey.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jesus is holding her hand on this final journey.
Perfectly said!
Perfectly said!
Perfectly said!
Perfectly said!
Perfectly said!
I met Jo briefly when she spoke at a Portland, Oregon, Readers’ Luncheon a few years ago, but I had been a fan of hers for many years. She was gracious, warm and funny, both in person and in her wonderful stories. I will miss her.
I met Jo briefly when she spoke at a Portland, Oregon, Readers’ Luncheon a few years ago, but I had been a fan of hers for many years. She was gracious, warm and funny, both in person and in her wonderful stories. I will miss her.
I met Jo briefly when she spoke at a Portland, Oregon, Readers’ Luncheon a few years ago, but I had been a fan of hers for many years. She was gracious, warm and funny, both in person and in her wonderful stories. I will miss her.
I met Jo briefly when she spoke at a Portland, Oregon, Readers’ Luncheon a few years ago, but I had been a fan of hers for many years. She was gracious, warm and funny, both in person and in her wonderful stories. I will miss her.
I met Jo briefly when she spoke at a Portland, Oregon, Readers’ Luncheon a few years ago, but I had been a fan of hers for many years. She was gracious, warm and funny, both in person and in her wonderful stories. I will miss her.
I became acquainted with Jo through her wonderful books, so graceful and so full of feelings that she captured me completely. I still have a few I have held off reading so as to make them last longer. But my life is now in very late years myself. I hope someday we will meet and share conversations about love and life and history and romance – and reading and writing about them.
Diana LeBaron
I became acquainted with Jo through her wonderful books, so graceful and so full of feelings that she captured me completely. I still have a few I have held off reading so as to make them last longer. But my life is now in very late years myself. I hope someday we will meet and share conversations about love and life and history and romance – and reading and writing about them.
Diana LeBaron
I became acquainted with Jo through her wonderful books, so graceful and so full of feelings that she captured me completely. I still have a few I have held off reading so as to make them last longer. But my life is now in very late years myself. I hope someday we will meet and share conversations about love and life and history and romance – and reading and writing about them.
Diana LeBaron
I became acquainted with Jo through her wonderful books, so graceful and so full of feelings that she captured me completely. I still have a few I have held off reading so as to make them last longer. But my life is now in very late years myself. I hope someday we will meet and share conversations about love and life and history and romance – and reading and writing about them.
Diana LeBaron
I became acquainted with Jo through her wonderful books, so graceful and so full of feelings that she captured me completely. I still have a few I have held off reading so as to make them last longer. But my life is now in very late years myself. I hope someday we will meet and share conversations about love and life and history and romance – and reading and writing about them.
Diana LeBaron
So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole Wench clan, family and friends.
So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole Wench clan, family and friends.
So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole Wench clan, family and friends.
So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole Wench clan, family and friends.
So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole Wench clan, family and friends.
The only personal contact I had with Jo was when once I posted an observation on the Beau Monde list and she posted, “Oh, I like that,” and I glowed for a week. But this hits me so hard because I’ve only recently been gobbling down the Rogue series — with awe and delight — and somehow I thought they’d go on forever. Sympathies to the Wenches, her family, and her readers.
The only personal contact I had with Jo was when once I posted an observation on the Beau Monde list and she posted, “Oh, I like that,” and I glowed for a week. But this hits me so hard because I’ve only recently been gobbling down the Rogue series — with awe and delight — and somehow I thought they’d go on forever. Sympathies to the Wenches, her family, and her readers.
The only personal contact I had with Jo was when once I posted an observation on the Beau Monde list and she posted, “Oh, I like that,” and I glowed for a week. But this hits me so hard because I’ve only recently been gobbling down the Rogue series — with awe and delight — and somehow I thought they’d go on forever. Sympathies to the Wenches, her family, and her readers.
The only personal contact I had with Jo was when once I posted an observation on the Beau Monde list and she posted, “Oh, I like that,” and I glowed for a week. But this hits me so hard because I’ve only recently been gobbling down the Rogue series — with awe and delight — and somehow I thought they’d go on forever. Sympathies to the Wenches, her family, and her readers.
The only personal contact I had with Jo was when once I posted an observation on the Beau Monde list and she posted, “Oh, I like that,” and I glowed for a week. But this hits me so hard because I’ve only recently been gobbling down the Rogue series — with awe and delight — and somehow I thought they’d go on forever. Sympathies to the Wenches, her family, and her readers.
I’ve read every book she wrote, always with anticipation of a great story with often, historical facts at the end. I will really, really miss her through her books. You could feel the compassion in her heart flow through her words. I know I am not alone feeling this way, among her readers and friends.
I’ve read every book she wrote, always with anticipation of a great story with often, historical facts at the end. I will really, really miss her through her books. You could feel the compassion in her heart flow through her words. I know I am not alone feeling this way, among her readers and friends.
I’ve read every book she wrote, always with anticipation of a great story with often, historical facts at the end. I will really, really miss her through her books. You could feel the compassion in her heart flow through her words. I know I am not alone feeling this way, among her readers and friends.
I’ve read every book she wrote, always with anticipation of a great story with often, historical facts at the end. I will really, really miss her through her books. You could feel the compassion in her heart flow through her words. I know I am not alone feeling this way, among her readers and friends.
I’ve read every book she wrote, always with anticipation of a great story with often, historical facts at the end. I will really, really miss her through her books. You could feel the compassion in her heart flow through her words. I know I am not alone feeling this way, among her readers and friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I was lucky to meet her here in Tasmania about 8 years ago, and was tongue tied the whole time. It is still one of my most cherished memories however. Condolences to all her family, and to all you wenches, her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I was lucky to meet her here in Tasmania about 8 years ago, and was tongue tied the whole time. It is still one of my most cherished memories however. Condolences to all her family, and to all you wenches, her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I was lucky to meet her here in Tasmania about 8 years ago, and was tongue tied the whole time. It is still one of my most cherished memories however. Condolences to all her family, and to all you wenches, her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I was lucky to meet her here in Tasmania about 8 years ago, and was tongue tied the whole time. It is still one of my most cherished memories however. Condolences to all her family, and to all you wenches, her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I was lucky to meet her here in Tasmania about 8 years ago, and was tongue tied the whole time. It is still one of my most cherished memories however. Condolences to all her family, and to all you wenches, her friends.
I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of your dear friend Jo. What a sad time for all of you who knew her personally. Jo was such a lovely person. I wrote her a fan’s gushing email three or four years ago and mentioned that I would be in England reasonably soon. She graciously responded that if we were in southern England we could get together. I was so honored that she would even suggest spending time with us and of course took her up on the offer. When we did meet I was a bit nervous, but she set us at ease, was friendly, funny, chatty, and discussed details of those roguish fellows with us, which of course made us feel we had gone Behind The Scenes! She let us buy her a cappuccino and she showed me the proper way to eat a scone, with the cream and jam in lavish abundance. I will treasure that memory forever. I love her books, but I appreciate her, the warm, intelligent, witty and kind woman, even more. She had the gift of making strangers feel as if they were special friends. I am so sorry for your loss, indeed all of our loss. But even as we shed our tears let us smile at her memory and raise a glass in her honor.
I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of your dear friend Jo. What a sad time for all of you who knew her personally. Jo was such a lovely person. I wrote her a fan’s gushing email three or four years ago and mentioned that I would be in England reasonably soon. She graciously responded that if we were in southern England we could get together. I was so honored that she would even suggest spending time with us and of course took her up on the offer. When we did meet I was a bit nervous, but she set us at ease, was friendly, funny, chatty, and discussed details of those roguish fellows with us, which of course made us feel we had gone Behind The Scenes! She let us buy her a cappuccino and she showed me the proper way to eat a scone, with the cream and jam in lavish abundance. I will treasure that memory forever. I love her books, but I appreciate her, the warm, intelligent, witty and kind woman, even more. She had the gift of making strangers feel as if they were special friends. I am so sorry for your loss, indeed all of our loss. But even as we shed our tears let us smile at her memory and raise a glass in her honor.
I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of your dear friend Jo. What a sad time for all of you who knew her personally. Jo was such a lovely person. I wrote her a fan’s gushing email three or four years ago and mentioned that I would be in England reasonably soon. She graciously responded that if we were in southern England we could get together. I was so honored that she would even suggest spending time with us and of course took her up on the offer. When we did meet I was a bit nervous, but she set us at ease, was friendly, funny, chatty, and discussed details of those roguish fellows with us, which of course made us feel we had gone Behind The Scenes! She let us buy her a cappuccino and she showed me the proper way to eat a scone, with the cream and jam in lavish abundance. I will treasure that memory forever. I love her books, but I appreciate her, the warm, intelligent, witty and kind woman, even more. She had the gift of making strangers feel as if they were special friends. I am so sorry for your loss, indeed all of our loss. But even as we shed our tears let us smile at her memory and raise a glass in her honor.
I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of your dear friend Jo. What a sad time for all of you who knew her personally. Jo was such a lovely person. I wrote her a fan’s gushing email three or four years ago and mentioned that I would be in England reasonably soon. She graciously responded that if we were in southern England we could get together. I was so honored that she would even suggest spending time with us and of course took her up on the offer. When we did meet I was a bit nervous, but she set us at ease, was friendly, funny, chatty, and discussed details of those roguish fellows with us, which of course made us feel we had gone Behind The Scenes! She let us buy her a cappuccino and she showed me the proper way to eat a scone, with the cream and jam in lavish abundance. I will treasure that memory forever. I love her books, but I appreciate her, the warm, intelligent, witty and kind woman, even more. She had the gift of making strangers feel as if they were special friends. I am so sorry for your loss, indeed all of our loss. But even as we shed our tears let us smile at her memory and raise a glass in her honor.
I know your hearts are breaking at the loss of your dear friend Jo. What a sad time for all of you who knew her personally. Jo was such a lovely person. I wrote her a fan’s gushing email three or four years ago and mentioned that I would be in England reasonably soon. She graciously responded that if we were in southern England we could get together. I was so honored that she would even suggest spending time with us and of course took her up on the offer. When we did meet I was a bit nervous, but she set us at ease, was friendly, funny, chatty, and discussed details of those roguish fellows with us, which of course made us feel we had gone Behind The Scenes! She let us buy her a cappuccino and she showed me the proper way to eat a scone, with the cream and jam in lavish abundance. I will treasure that memory forever. I love her books, but I appreciate her, the warm, intelligent, witty and kind woman, even more. She had the gift of making strangers feel as if they were special friends. I am so sorry for your loss, indeed all of our loss. But even as we shed our tears let us smile at her memory and raise a glass in her honor.
I am so sorry, Jo Beverley’s passing leaves such a void. Her characters and stories will live on forever in my heart. My heart is too full to say everything I’m feeling but I know she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
I am so sorry, Jo Beverley’s passing leaves such a void. Her characters and stories will live on forever in my heart. My heart is too full to say everything I’m feeling but I know she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
I am so sorry, Jo Beverley’s passing leaves such a void. Her characters and stories will live on forever in my heart. My heart is too full to say everything I’m feeling but I know she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
I am so sorry, Jo Beverley’s passing leaves such a void. Her characters and stories will live on forever in my heart. My heart is too full to say everything I’m feeling but I know she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
I am so sorry, Jo Beverley’s passing leaves such a void. Her characters and stories will live on forever in my heart. My heart is too full to say everything I’m feeling but I know she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends.
So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She brought such joy and romance into my life and I know many other’s as well. Please extend my deepest condolences to her family. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She brought such joy and romance into my life and I know many other’s as well. Please extend my deepest condolences to her family. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She brought such joy and romance into my life and I know many other’s as well. Please extend my deepest condolences to her family. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She brought such joy and romance into my life and I know many other’s as well. Please extend my deepest condolences to her family. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She brought such joy and romance into my life and I know many other’s as well. Please extend my deepest condolences to her family. I am so, so sorry.
She was, quite simply, the best–both personally and professionally.
I met her about 20 years ago, at one of the first signings I ever attended. I last saw her at RWA last year. Always gracious, considerate, and kind, with the rare ability to make eveyone feel special when you interacted with her.
She will be missed.
She was, quite simply, the best–both personally and professionally.
I met her about 20 years ago, at one of the first signings I ever attended. I last saw her at RWA last year. Always gracious, considerate, and kind, with the rare ability to make eveyone feel special when you interacted with her.
She will be missed.
She was, quite simply, the best–both personally and professionally.
I met her about 20 years ago, at one of the first signings I ever attended. I last saw her at RWA last year. Always gracious, considerate, and kind, with the rare ability to make eveyone feel special when you interacted with her.
She will be missed.
She was, quite simply, the best–both personally and professionally.
I met her about 20 years ago, at one of the first signings I ever attended. I last saw her at RWA last year. Always gracious, considerate, and kind, with the rare ability to make eveyone feel special when you interacted with her.
She will be missed.
She was, quite simply, the best–both personally and professionally.
I met her about 20 years ago, at one of the first signings I ever attended. I last saw her at RWA last year. Always gracious, considerate, and kind, with the rare ability to make eveyone feel special when you interacted with her.
She will be missed.
I met Jo once, and she was so gracious and so nice… 🙁 What a loss for the romance community. My best thoughts to her family and friends.
I met Jo once, and she was so gracious and so nice… 🙁 What a loss for the romance community. My best thoughts to her family and friends.
I met Jo once, and she was so gracious and so nice… 🙁 What a loss for the romance community. My best thoughts to her family and friends.
I met Jo once, and she was so gracious and so nice… 🙁 What a loss for the romance community. My best thoughts to her family and friends.
I met Jo once, and she was so gracious and so nice… 🙁 What a loss for the romance community. My best thoughts to her family and friends.
I’m so saddened by this news. Her books were always a must read for me. She will be greatly missed by all her fans. My condolences to her family and friends.
I’m so saddened by this news. Her books were always a must read for me. She will be greatly missed by all her fans. My condolences to her family and friends.
I’m so saddened by this news. Her books were always a must read for me. She will be greatly missed by all her fans. My condolences to her family and friends.
I’m so saddened by this news. Her books were always a must read for me. She will be greatly missed by all her fans. My condolences to her family and friends.
I’m so saddened by this news. Her books were always a must read for me. She will be greatly missed by all her fans. My condolences to her family and friends.
Jo was so wonderful – even to a newbie like me years ago. I have been fighting cancer again this year. the breast cancer licked (I thought)my latest is liver cancer. I am thankful for the remarkable doctor who has given me great hope – and for the present has my cancer under control. There were quite a few times when Jo was my final source for authenticity. We have lost someone very special. RIP dearest Jo.
Dee/Emily Hendrickson
Jo was so wonderful – even to a newbie like me years ago. I have been fighting cancer again this year. the breast cancer licked (I thought)my latest is liver cancer. I am thankful for the remarkable doctor who has given me great hope – and for the present has my cancer under control. There were quite a few times when Jo was my final source for authenticity. We have lost someone very special. RIP dearest Jo.
Dee/Emily Hendrickson
Jo was so wonderful – even to a newbie like me years ago. I have been fighting cancer again this year. the breast cancer licked (I thought)my latest is liver cancer. I am thankful for the remarkable doctor who has given me great hope – and for the present has my cancer under control. There were quite a few times when Jo was my final source for authenticity. We have lost someone very special. RIP dearest Jo.
Dee/Emily Hendrickson
Jo was so wonderful – even to a newbie like me years ago. I have been fighting cancer again this year. the breast cancer licked (I thought)my latest is liver cancer. I am thankful for the remarkable doctor who has given me great hope – and for the present has my cancer under control. There were quite a few times when Jo was my final source for authenticity. We have lost someone very special. RIP dearest Jo.
Dee/Emily Hendrickson
Jo was so wonderful – even to a newbie like me years ago. I have been fighting cancer again this year. the breast cancer licked (I thought)my latest is liver cancer. I am thankful for the remarkable doctor who has given me great hope – and for the present has my cancer under control. There were quite a few times when Jo was my final source for authenticity. We have lost someone very special. RIP dearest Jo.
Dee/Emily Hendrickson
How sad! I enjoyed her early Regencies. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP.
How sad! I enjoyed her early Regencies. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP.
How sad! I enjoyed her early Regencies. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP.
How sad! I enjoyed her early Regencies. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP.
How sad! I enjoyed her early Regencies. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP.
Jo was the judge for CBC Ottawa’s Radio Noon romance writing contest. She picked my story as a runner-up, so she was one of the first people to encourage my writing. Thank you, Jo. We’ll miss you.
Jo was the judge for CBC Ottawa’s Radio Noon romance writing contest. She picked my story as a runner-up, so she was one of the first people to encourage my writing. Thank you, Jo. We’ll miss you.
Jo was the judge for CBC Ottawa’s Radio Noon romance writing contest. She picked my story as a runner-up, so she was one of the first people to encourage my writing. Thank you, Jo. We’ll miss you.
Jo was the judge for CBC Ottawa’s Radio Noon romance writing contest. She picked my story as a runner-up, so she was one of the first people to encourage my writing. Thank you, Jo. We’ll miss you.
Jo was the judge for CBC Ottawa’s Radio Noon romance writing contest. She picked my story as a runner-up, so she was one of the first people to encourage my writing. Thank you, Jo. We’ll miss you.
I was so sad to hear this news. My Lady Notorious was the first romance novel I ever read (over twenty years ago), and her Malloren series captivated me. Because of her writing, I was swept into the world of historical romance and I will be forever grateful. Those books have provided me with wonderful memories and have given me precious moments of peace in dark times…
Thank you, Jo.
I was so sad to hear this news. My Lady Notorious was the first romance novel I ever read (over twenty years ago), and her Malloren series captivated me. Because of her writing, I was swept into the world of historical romance and I will be forever grateful. Those books have provided me with wonderful memories and have given me precious moments of peace in dark times…
Thank you, Jo.
I was so sad to hear this news. My Lady Notorious was the first romance novel I ever read (over twenty years ago), and her Malloren series captivated me. Because of her writing, I was swept into the world of historical romance and I will be forever grateful. Those books have provided me with wonderful memories and have given me precious moments of peace in dark times…
Thank you, Jo.
I was so sad to hear this news. My Lady Notorious was the first romance novel I ever read (over twenty years ago), and her Malloren series captivated me. Because of her writing, I was swept into the world of historical romance and I will be forever grateful. Those books have provided me with wonderful memories and have given me precious moments of peace in dark times…
Thank you, Jo.
I was so sad to hear this news. My Lady Notorious was the first romance novel I ever read (over twenty years ago), and her Malloren series captivated me. Because of her writing, I was swept into the world of historical romance and I will be forever grateful. Those books have provided me with wonderful memories and have given me precious moments of peace in dark times…
Thank you, Jo.
An irreplaceable writer! No words are adequate for the loss this will be to those of us who re-read her books over and over and over….
An irreplaceable writer! No words are adequate for the loss this will be to those of us who re-read her books over and over and over….
An irreplaceable writer! No words are adequate for the loss this will be to those of us who re-read her books over and over and over….
An irreplaceable writer! No words are adequate for the loss this will be to those of us who re-read her books over and over and over….
An irreplaceable writer! No words are adequate for the loss this will be to those of us who re-read her books over and over and over….
I was a fan of Jo’s for years, and when I first realized that I was standing less than ten feet away from her at a NINC conference, I had to fight the impulse to just genuflect. I never worked up the nerve to actually approach her and tell her how much I enjoyed her work, how inspirational it was, and what a refuge it was to lose myself in one of her books. I’m so sorry now that I didn’t. –Ashley McConnell
I was a fan of Jo’s for years, and when I first realized that I was standing less than ten feet away from her at a NINC conference, I had to fight the impulse to just genuflect. I never worked up the nerve to actually approach her and tell her how much I enjoyed her work, how inspirational it was, and what a refuge it was to lose myself in one of her books. I’m so sorry now that I didn’t. –Ashley McConnell
I was a fan of Jo’s for years, and when I first realized that I was standing less than ten feet away from her at a NINC conference, I had to fight the impulse to just genuflect. I never worked up the nerve to actually approach her and tell her how much I enjoyed her work, how inspirational it was, and what a refuge it was to lose myself in one of her books. I’m so sorry now that I didn’t. –Ashley McConnell
I was a fan of Jo’s for years, and when I first realized that I was standing less than ten feet away from her at a NINC conference, I had to fight the impulse to just genuflect. I never worked up the nerve to actually approach her and tell her how much I enjoyed her work, how inspirational it was, and what a refuge it was to lose myself in one of her books. I’m so sorry now that I didn’t. –Ashley McConnell
I was a fan of Jo’s for years, and when I first realized that I was standing less than ten feet away from her at a NINC conference, I had to fight the impulse to just genuflect. I never worked up the nerve to actually approach her and tell her how much I enjoyed her work, how inspirational it was, and what a refuge it was to lose myself in one of her books. I’m so sorry now that I didn’t. –Ashley McConnell
She will be missed.. thankfully we will still have her stories to read again and again. My condolences to her relatives and extended “family”.
She will be missed.. thankfully we will still have her stories to read again and again. My condolences to her relatives and extended “family”.
She will be missed.. thankfully we will still have her stories to read again and again. My condolences to her relatives and extended “family”.
She will be missed.. thankfully we will still have her stories to read again and again. My condolences to her relatives and extended “family”.
She will be missed.. thankfully we will still have her stories to read again and again. My condolences to her relatives and extended “family”.
My most sincere condolences to her fans, friends, family. May she rest in peace and joy. We love you Jo!
My most sincere condolences to her fans, friends, family. May she rest in peace and joy. We love you Jo!
My most sincere condolences to her fans, friends, family. May she rest in peace and joy. We love you Jo!
My most sincere condolences to her fans, friends, family. May she rest in peace and joy. We love you Jo!
My most sincere condolences to her fans, friends, family. May she rest in peace and joy. We love you Jo!
My condolences to her family. She gave me many hours of pleasure with her books.
My condolences to her family. She gave me many hours of pleasure with her books.
My condolences to her family. She gave me many hours of pleasure with her books.
My condolences to her family. She gave me many hours of pleasure with her books.
My condolences to her family. She gave me many hours of pleasure with her books.
I was so sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was an author whose books I would buy just because her name on the cover. Her writing reminded me of Georgette Heyer. Time to re-read The Rogues series.
To the Wenches: I am sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I am keeping you and Jo’s family in my prayers. May all of the prayers sustain you during the first few months without her. +
I was so sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was an author whose books I would buy just because her name on the cover. Her writing reminded me of Georgette Heyer. Time to re-read The Rogues series.
To the Wenches: I am sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I am keeping you and Jo’s family in my prayers. May all of the prayers sustain you during the first few months without her. +
I was so sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was an author whose books I would buy just because her name on the cover. Her writing reminded me of Georgette Heyer. Time to re-read The Rogues series.
To the Wenches: I am sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I am keeping you and Jo’s family in my prayers. May all of the prayers sustain you during the first few months without her. +
I was so sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was an author whose books I would buy just because her name on the cover. Her writing reminded me of Georgette Heyer. Time to re-read The Rogues series.
To the Wenches: I am sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I am keeping you and Jo’s family in my prayers. May all of the prayers sustain you during the first few months without her. +
I was so sorry to hear about Jo’s passing. She was an author whose books I would buy just because her name on the cover. Her writing reminded me of Georgette Heyer. Time to re-read The Rogues series.
To the Wenches: I am sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I am keeping you and Jo’s family in my prayers. May all of the prayers sustain you during the first few months without her. +
I’m so terribly sorry to hear about he passing. She is such a huge influence in the field. My life was made better by knowing her. My sympathies and deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the readers of her wonderful books.
I’m so terribly sorry to hear about he passing. She is such a huge influence in the field. My life was made better by knowing her. My sympathies and deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the readers of her wonderful books.
I’m so terribly sorry to hear about he passing. She is such a huge influence in the field. My life was made better by knowing her. My sympathies and deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the readers of her wonderful books.
I’m so terribly sorry to hear about he passing. She is such a huge influence in the field. My life was made better by knowing her. My sympathies and deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the readers of her wonderful books.
I’m so terribly sorry to hear about he passing. She is such a huge influence in the field. My life was made better by knowing her. My sympathies and deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the readers of her wonderful books.
I came to Jo’s stories not as a Regency fan–that’s not the historical period I reach for–but as a reader who gets lost in the well-written book, hooked on the flesh and blood cast of characters. Jo gave this reader all of that.
As a writer I came to Jo’s conference talks looking for wisdom. Jo gave our community of writers that. One of my favorite presentations was all about how Romance works. She and I weren’t in complete agreement about the definition, but she made me think, and she charmed my socks off with her allegory of the voles. Complete with stuffed critters! Jo was a wonderful teacher.
Sharing online writers’ groups with Jo has been an important part of my day. Such a wise woman, she’s always been generous. And talk about the life of the party–fun, funny, approachable, welcoming. We’ll miss the sound of her voice, but we’ll always have her voice on the page. And the gift of her friendship.
Sail on, silver girl.
I came to Jo’s stories not as a Regency fan–that’s not the historical period I reach for–but as a reader who gets lost in the well-written book, hooked on the flesh and blood cast of characters. Jo gave this reader all of that.
As a writer I came to Jo’s conference talks looking for wisdom. Jo gave our community of writers that. One of my favorite presentations was all about how Romance works. She and I weren’t in complete agreement about the definition, but she made me think, and she charmed my socks off with her allegory of the voles. Complete with stuffed critters! Jo was a wonderful teacher.
Sharing online writers’ groups with Jo has been an important part of my day. Such a wise woman, she’s always been generous. And talk about the life of the party–fun, funny, approachable, welcoming. We’ll miss the sound of her voice, but we’ll always have her voice on the page. And the gift of her friendship.
Sail on, silver girl.
I came to Jo’s stories not as a Regency fan–that’s not the historical period I reach for–but as a reader who gets lost in the well-written book, hooked on the flesh and blood cast of characters. Jo gave this reader all of that.
As a writer I came to Jo’s conference talks looking for wisdom. Jo gave our community of writers that. One of my favorite presentations was all about how Romance works. She and I weren’t in complete agreement about the definition, but she made me think, and she charmed my socks off with her allegory of the voles. Complete with stuffed critters! Jo was a wonderful teacher.
Sharing online writers’ groups with Jo has been an important part of my day. Such a wise woman, she’s always been generous. And talk about the life of the party–fun, funny, approachable, welcoming. We’ll miss the sound of her voice, but we’ll always have her voice on the page. And the gift of her friendship.
Sail on, silver girl.
I came to Jo’s stories not as a Regency fan–that’s not the historical period I reach for–but as a reader who gets lost in the well-written book, hooked on the flesh and blood cast of characters. Jo gave this reader all of that.
As a writer I came to Jo’s conference talks looking for wisdom. Jo gave our community of writers that. One of my favorite presentations was all about how Romance works. She and I weren’t in complete agreement about the definition, but she made me think, and she charmed my socks off with her allegory of the voles. Complete with stuffed critters! Jo was a wonderful teacher.
Sharing online writers’ groups with Jo has been an important part of my day. Such a wise woman, she’s always been generous. And talk about the life of the party–fun, funny, approachable, welcoming. We’ll miss the sound of her voice, but we’ll always have her voice on the page. And the gift of her friendship.
Sail on, silver girl.
I came to Jo’s stories not as a Regency fan–that’s not the historical period I reach for–but as a reader who gets lost in the well-written book, hooked on the flesh and blood cast of characters. Jo gave this reader all of that.
As a writer I came to Jo’s conference talks looking for wisdom. Jo gave our community of writers that. One of my favorite presentations was all about how Romance works. She and I weren’t in complete agreement about the definition, but she made me think, and she charmed my socks off with her allegory of the voles. Complete with stuffed critters! Jo was a wonderful teacher.
Sharing online writers’ groups with Jo has been an important part of my day. Such a wise woman, she’s always been generous. And talk about the life of the party–fun, funny, approachable, welcoming. We’ll miss the sound of her voice, but we’ll always have her voice on the page. And the gift of her friendship.
Sail on, silver girl.
Jo was a wonderful writer and such a lovely lady. And so gracious when I “fan-girl”Ed all over her. She will be missed but we are so lucky to hear her voice through her books.
Jo was a wonderful writer and such a lovely lady. And so gracious when I “fan-girl”Ed all over her. She will be missed but we are so lucky to hear her voice through her books.
Jo was a wonderful writer and such a lovely lady. And so gracious when I “fan-girl”Ed all over her. She will be missed but we are so lucky to hear her voice through her books.
Jo was a wonderful writer and such a lovely lady. And so gracious when I “fan-girl”Ed all over her. She will be missed but we are so lucky to hear her voice through her books.
Jo was a wonderful writer and such a lovely lady. And so gracious when I “fan-girl”Ed all over her. She will be missed but we are so lucky to hear her voice through her books.
My condolences to all of the Word Wenches, readers, and especially Mrs. Beverly’s family. It is so hard to lose someone dear to you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
My condolences to all of the Word Wenches, readers, and especially Mrs. Beverly’s family. It is so hard to lose someone dear to you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
My condolences to all of the Word Wenches, readers, and especially Mrs. Beverly’s family. It is so hard to lose someone dear to you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
My condolences to all of the Word Wenches, readers, and especially Mrs. Beverly’s family. It is so hard to lose someone dear to you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
My condolences to all of the Word Wenches, readers, and especially Mrs. Beverly’s family. It is so hard to lose someone dear to you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
I have read so many of Jo’s books. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to family and friends.
I have read so many of Jo’s books. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to family and friends.
I have read so many of Jo’s books. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to family and friends.
I have read so many of Jo’s books. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to family and friends.
I have read so many of Jo’s books. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to family and friends.
I didn’t know Ms. Beverly personally but I always opened her new book with eager excitement, and despite the happy ending, I was always a little sad to turn the final page. She has given us, her readers, many delighted hours of pleasure, certainly a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
Auriette
I didn’t know Ms. Beverly personally but I always opened her new book with eager excitement, and despite the happy ending, I was always a little sad to turn the final page. She has given us, her readers, many delighted hours of pleasure, certainly a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
Auriette
I didn’t know Ms. Beverly personally but I always opened her new book with eager excitement, and despite the happy ending, I was always a little sad to turn the final page. She has given us, her readers, many delighted hours of pleasure, certainly a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
Auriette
I didn’t know Ms. Beverly personally but I always opened her new book with eager excitement, and despite the happy ending, I was always a little sad to turn the final page. She has given us, her readers, many delighted hours of pleasure, certainly a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
Auriette
I didn’t know Ms. Beverly personally but I always opened her new book with eager excitement, and despite the happy ending, I was always a little sad to turn the final page. She has given us, her readers, many delighted hours of pleasure, certainly a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
Auriette
Hello Julia Ross! Your books were recently recommended to me by one of the Word Wenches; sorry I can’t remember if it was Jo or someone else-and I love them!
Hello Julia Ross! Your books were recently recommended to me by one of the Word Wenches; sorry I can’t remember if it was Jo or someone else-and I love them!
Hello Julia Ross! Your books were recently recommended to me by one of the Word Wenches; sorry I can’t remember if it was Jo or someone else-and I love them!
Hello Julia Ross! Your books were recently recommended to me by one of the Word Wenches; sorry I can’t remember if it was Jo or someone else-and I love them!
Hello Julia Ross! Your books were recently recommended to me by one of the Word Wenches; sorry I can’t remember if it was Jo or someone else-and I love them!
Jo Beverly was an AMAZING author. And the beautiful words written by her friends testify of the AMAZING person she was. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. God Bless everyone that knew her with peace, comfort and beautiful memories,
Jo Beverly was an AMAZING author. And the beautiful words written by her friends testify of the AMAZING person she was. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. God Bless everyone that knew her with peace, comfort and beautiful memories,
Jo Beverly was an AMAZING author. And the beautiful words written by her friends testify of the AMAZING person she was. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. God Bless everyone that knew her with peace, comfort and beautiful memories,
Jo Beverly was an AMAZING author. And the beautiful words written by her friends testify of the AMAZING person she was. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. God Bless everyone that knew her with peace, comfort and beautiful memories,
Jo Beverly was an AMAZING author. And the beautiful words written by her friends testify of the AMAZING person she was. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. God Bless everyone that knew her with peace, comfort and beautiful memories,
My dearest, most wonderful, and favorite all time author!!!
I can’t believe she’s gone. She was so articulate with her facts, word terms, and wonderfully delicious story lines. I loved the company of rogues and read them all. I also have read all the Malleron books. She will be sorely missed. I’m still crying!!😢
My dearest, most wonderful, and favorite all time author!!!
I can’t believe she’s gone. She was so articulate with her facts, word terms, and wonderfully delicious story lines. I loved the company of rogues and read them all. I also have read all the Malleron books. She will be sorely missed. I’m still crying!!😢
My dearest, most wonderful, and favorite all time author!!!
I can’t believe she’s gone. She was so articulate with her facts, word terms, and wonderfully delicious story lines. I loved the company of rogues and read them all. I also have read all the Malleron books. She will be sorely missed. I’m still crying!!😢
My dearest, most wonderful, and favorite all time author!!!
I can’t believe she’s gone. She was so articulate with her facts, word terms, and wonderfully delicious story lines. I loved the company of rogues and read them all. I also have read all the Malleron books. She will be sorely missed. I’m still crying!!😢
My dearest, most wonderful, and favorite all time author!!!
I can’t believe she’s gone. She was so articulate with her facts, word terms, and wonderfully delicious story lines. I loved the company of rogues and read them all. I also have read all the Malleron books. She will be sorely missed. I’m still crying!!😢
I was lucky enough to meet Jo through Novelist, Inc., because she and I were from different worlds — contemporary and historical romance. Ninc was smaller in the beginning so everyone piled in together for gab fests about the industry. I always paid attention when Jo spoke, and not only because i loved her accent. She always had something to say that was worth listening to.
My friendship with Mary Jo Putney brought me into closer contact with Jo and my last precious memory is of sharing a lovely dinner in NYC with Jo and Mary Jo at RWA in 2015 and then moving on to the musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. I’ll hold that memory in my heart. Because I’m greedy, I wish we’d had time to make more of them. Safe travels, Jo.
I was lucky enough to meet Jo through Novelist, Inc., because she and I were from different worlds — contemporary and historical romance. Ninc was smaller in the beginning so everyone piled in together for gab fests about the industry. I always paid attention when Jo spoke, and not only because i loved her accent. She always had something to say that was worth listening to.
My friendship with Mary Jo Putney brought me into closer contact with Jo and my last precious memory is of sharing a lovely dinner in NYC with Jo and Mary Jo at RWA in 2015 and then moving on to the musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. I’ll hold that memory in my heart. Because I’m greedy, I wish we’d had time to make more of them. Safe travels, Jo.
I was lucky enough to meet Jo through Novelist, Inc., because she and I were from different worlds — contemporary and historical romance. Ninc was smaller in the beginning so everyone piled in together for gab fests about the industry. I always paid attention when Jo spoke, and not only because i loved her accent. She always had something to say that was worth listening to.
My friendship with Mary Jo Putney brought me into closer contact with Jo and my last precious memory is of sharing a lovely dinner in NYC with Jo and Mary Jo at RWA in 2015 and then moving on to the musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. I’ll hold that memory in my heart. Because I’m greedy, I wish we’d had time to make more of them. Safe travels, Jo.
I was lucky enough to meet Jo through Novelist, Inc., because she and I were from different worlds — contemporary and historical romance. Ninc was smaller in the beginning so everyone piled in together for gab fests about the industry. I always paid attention when Jo spoke, and not only because i loved her accent. She always had something to say that was worth listening to.
My friendship with Mary Jo Putney brought me into closer contact with Jo and my last precious memory is of sharing a lovely dinner in NYC with Jo and Mary Jo at RWA in 2015 and then moving on to the musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. I’ll hold that memory in my heart. Because I’m greedy, I wish we’d had time to make more of them. Safe travels, Jo.
I was lucky enough to meet Jo through Novelist, Inc., because she and I were from different worlds — contemporary and historical romance. Ninc was smaller in the beginning so everyone piled in together for gab fests about the industry. I always paid attention when Jo spoke, and not only because i loved her accent. She always had something to say that was worth listening to.
My friendship with Mary Jo Putney brought me into closer contact with Jo and my last precious memory is of sharing a lovely dinner in NYC with Jo and Mary Jo at RWA in 2015 and then moving on to the musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. I’ll hold that memory in my heart. Because I’m greedy, I wish we’d had time to make more of them. Safe travels, Jo.
I loved her books and was so happy to see a new one come out. So glad to know she had a loving family and friends to be with her.
I loved her books and was so happy to see a new one come out. So glad to know she had a loving family and friends to be with her.
I loved her books and was so happy to see a new one come out. So glad to know she had a loving family and friends to be with her.
I loved her books and was so happy to see a new one come out. So glad to know she had a loving family and friends to be with her.
I loved her books and was so happy to see a new one come out. So glad to know she had a loving family and friends to be with her.
I am just heart broken to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed reading her books to the fullest. She had the ability to draw you into her stories and keep you there. Have read ALL of her books and some of them over and over. We, the reading public have lost such a wonderful creator of the romance novels….to her close friends and family, I send my thoughts and prayers….
I am just heart broken to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed reading her books to the fullest. She had the ability to draw you into her stories and keep you there. Have read ALL of her books and some of them over and over. We, the reading public have lost such a wonderful creator of the romance novels….to her close friends and family, I send my thoughts and prayers….
I am just heart broken to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed reading her books to the fullest. She had the ability to draw you into her stories and keep you there. Have read ALL of her books and some of them over and over. We, the reading public have lost such a wonderful creator of the romance novels….to her close friends and family, I send my thoughts and prayers….
I am just heart broken to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed reading her books to the fullest. She had the ability to draw you into her stories and keep you there. Have read ALL of her books and some of them over and over. We, the reading public have lost such a wonderful creator of the romance novels….to her close friends and family, I send my thoughts and prayers….
I am just heart broken to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed reading her books to the fullest. She had the ability to draw you into her stories and keep you there. Have read ALL of her books and some of them over and over. We, the reading public have lost such a wonderful creator of the romance novels….to her close friends and family, I send my thoughts and prayers….
I am very saddened by her passing.She was one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her books since she was first published. She was one of the stars of historical romance and she will not be forgotten. I am so grateful for the happiness she brought to my life through her books. I have been reading her books for decades through all the changes of my own life and although I never met her I felt she was a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I am very saddened by her passing.She was one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her books since she was first published. She was one of the stars of historical romance and she will not be forgotten. I am so grateful for the happiness she brought to my life through her books. I have been reading her books for decades through all the changes of my own life and although I never met her I felt she was a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I am very saddened by her passing.She was one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her books since she was first published. She was one of the stars of historical romance and she will not be forgotten. I am so grateful for the happiness she brought to my life through her books. I have been reading her books for decades through all the changes of my own life and although I never met her I felt she was a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I am very saddened by her passing.She was one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her books since she was first published. She was one of the stars of historical romance and she will not be forgotten. I am so grateful for the happiness she brought to my life through her books. I have been reading her books for decades through all the changes of my own life and although I never met her I felt she was a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I am very saddened by her passing.She was one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her books since she was first published. She was one of the stars of historical romance and she will not be forgotten. I am so grateful for the happiness she brought to my life through her books. I have been reading her books for decades through all the changes of my own life and although I never met her I felt she was a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
I met her, or, better, her books, three years ago, and I started reading them all in a row. I exchanged few comments with her on Facebook and she was always ready to answer. I read all her books in english and in italian after translation. A great author that let me know all the other wenches… Thanks to Jo I am now an absolute and passionate Regency and Georgian romances. I will miss her writing. R.I.P
I met her, or, better, her books, three years ago, and I started reading them all in a row. I exchanged few comments with her on Facebook and she was always ready to answer. I read all her books in english and in italian after translation. A great author that let me know all the other wenches… Thanks to Jo I am now an absolute and passionate Regency and Georgian romances. I will miss her writing. R.I.P
I met her, or, better, her books, three years ago, and I started reading them all in a row. I exchanged few comments with her on Facebook and she was always ready to answer. I read all her books in english and in italian after translation. A great author that let me know all the other wenches… Thanks to Jo I am now an absolute and passionate Regency and Georgian romances. I will miss her writing. R.I.P
I met her, or, better, her books, three years ago, and I started reading them all in a row. I exchanged few comments with her on Facebook and she was always ready to answer. I read all her books in english and in italian after translation. A great author that let me know all the other wenches… Thanks to Jo I am now an absolute and passionate Regency and Georgian romances. I will miss her writing. R.I.P
I met her, or, better, her books, three years ago, and I started reading them all in a row. I exchanged few comments with her on Facebook and she was always ready to answer. I read all her books in english and in italian after translation. A great author that let me know all the other wenches… Thanks to Jo I am now an absolute and passionate Regency and Georgian romances. I will miss her writing. R.I.P
I adore Jo Beverley’s books; they’re my comfort reads. So sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the post. She sounds as wonderful as her books. She’ll be sadly missed, and my condolences to everyone close to her, and all who knew her.
I adore Jo Beverley’s books; they’re my comfort reads. So sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the post. She sounds as wonderful as her books. She’ll be sadly missed, and my condolences to everyone close to her, and all who knew her.
I adore Jo Beverley’s books; they’re my comfort reads. So sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the post. She sounds as wonderful as her books. She’ll be sadly missed, and my condolences to everyone close to her, and all who knew her.
I adore Jo Beverley’s books; they’re my comfort reads. So sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the post. She sounds as wonderful as her books. She’ll be sadly missed, and my condolences to everyone close to her, and all who knew her.
I adore Jo Beverley’s books; they’re my comfort reads. So sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the post. She sounds as wonderful as her books. She’ll be sadly missed, and my condolences to everyone close to her, and all who knew her.
I “met” all three of you, Mary, Mary Jo, and Jo when I reread my beloved Georgette Heyer in new editions where you all presented extended forewords. And thereby became introduced to more “favorite” authors. I am not surprised you were mixed up often! So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I am sure she was one special lady.
I “met” all three of you, Mary, Mary Jo, and Jo when I reread my beloved Georgette Heyer in new editions where you all presented extended forewords. And thereby became introduced to more “favorite” authors. I am not surprised you were mixed up often! So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I am sure she was one special lady.
I “met” all three of you, Mary, Mary Jo, and Jo when I reread my beloved Georgette Heyer in new editions where you all presented extended forewords. And thereby became introduced to more “favorite” authors. I am not surprised you were mixed up often! So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I am sure she was one special lady.
I “met” all three of you, Mary, Mary Jo, and Jo when I reread my beloved Georgette Heyer in new editions where you all presented extended forewords. And thereby became introduced to more “favorite” authors. I am not surprised you were mixed up often! So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I am sure she was one special lady.
I “met” all three of you, Mary, Mary Jo, and Jo when I reread my beloved Georgette Heyer in new editions where you all presented extended forewords. And thereby became introduced to more “favorite” authors. I am not surprised you were mixed up often! So sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. I am sure she was one special lady.
The world has lost a wonderful person and great author. I have all her books – most with signed book plates. Her books were always keepers.
I am due for some surgery and was getting her books down to reread all again – in series order.
She will be greatly missed by her family, peers and her fans.
The world has lost a wonderful person and great author. I have all her books – most with signed book plates. Her books were always keepers.
I am due for some surgery and was getting her books down to reread all again – in series order.
She will be greatly missed by her family, peers and her fans.
The world has lost a wonderful person and great author. I have all her books – most with signed book plates. Her books were always keepers.
I am due for some surgery and was getting her books down to reread all again – in series order.
She will be greatly missed by her family, peers and her fans.
The world has lost a wonderful person and great author. I have all her books – most with signed book plates. Her books were always keepers.
I am due for some surgery and was getting her books down to reread all again – in series order.
She will be greatly missed by her family, peers and her fans.
The world has lost a wonderful person and great author. I have all her books – most with signed book plates. Her books were always keepers.
I am due for some surgery and was getting her books down to reread all again – in series order.
She will be greatly missed by her family, peers and her fans.
Such sad news. Jo B could tell a story. I have read many of her books and passed them on for others to enjoy BUT I decided I had to keep two early books, Deirdre and Don Juan, and Emily and the Dark Angel, as I thought these would be hard to find again.I also have a copy of Christmas Angel. I look forward to re-reading all three books again.
Such sad news. Jo B could tell a story. I have read many of her books and passed them on for others to enjoy BUT I decided I had to keep two early books, Deirdre and Don Juan, and Emily and the Dark Angel, as I thought these would be hard to find again.I also have a copy of Christmas Angel. I look forward to re-reading all three books again.
Such sad news. Jo B could tell a story. I have read many of her books and passed them on for others to enjoy BUT I decided I had to keep two early books, Deirdre and Don Juan, and Emily and the Dark Angel, as I thought these would be hard to find again.I also have a copy of Christmas Angel. I look forward to re-reading all three books again.
Such sad news. Jo B could tell a story. I have read many of her books and passed them on for others to enjoy BUT I decided I had to keep two early books, Deirdre and Don Juan, and Emily and the Dark Angel, as I thought these would be hard to find again.I also have a copy of Christmas Angel. I look forward to re-reading all three books again.
Such sad news. Jo B could tell a story. I have read many of her books and passed them on for others to enjoy BUT I decided I had to keep two early books, Deirdre and Don Juan, and Emily and the Dark Angel, as I thought these would be hard to find again.I also have a copy of Christmas Angel. I look forward to re-reading all three books again.
Such sad news. I didn’t find reading until my late 20s. But, after reading my first historical novel, I’ve enjoyed hundreds of books. Jo Beverley’s novels were among the first I’d read and contributed to my love of reading and the genre.
Sending warm hugs and silent prayers to her friends and family.
Such sad news. I didn’t find reading until my late 20s. But, after reading my first historical novel, I’ve enjoyed hundreds of books. Jo Beverley’s novels were among the first I’d read and contributed to my love of reading and the genre.
Sending warm hugs and silent prayers to her friends and family.
Such sad news. I didn’t find reading until my late 20s. But, after reading my first historical novel, I’ve enjoyed hundreds of books. Jo Beverley’s novels were among the first I’d read and contributed to my love of reading and the genre.
Sending warm hugs and silent prayers to her friends and family.
Such sad news. I didn’t find reading until my late 20s. But, after reading my first historical novel, I’ve enjoyed hundreds of books. Jo Beverley’s novels were among the first I’d read and contributed to my love of reading and the genre.
Sending warm hugs and silent prayers to her friends and family.
Such sad news. I didn’t find reading until my late 20s. But, after reading my first historical novel, I’ve enjoyed hundreds of books. Jo Beverley’s novels were among the first I’d read and contributed to my love of reading and the genre.
Sending warm hugs and silent prayers to her friends and family.
My deepest sympathy to Jo’s family. She was a wonderful author and I will miss her books. I have many of them and hoped to meet her one day. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. This is such a loss to the writing world. She’ll certainly be missed!
My deepest sympathy to Jo’s family. She was a wonderful author and I will miss her books. I have many of them and hoped to meet her one day. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. This is such a loss to the writing world. She’ll certainly be missed!
My deepest sympathy to Jo’s family. She was a wonderful author and I will miss her books. I have many of them and hoped to meet her one day. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. This is such a loss to the writing world. She’ll certainly be missed!
My deepest sympathy to Jo’s family. She was a wonderful author and I will miss her books. I have many of them and hoped to meet her one day. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. This is such a loss to the writing world. She’ll certainly be missed!
My deepest sympathy to Jo’s family. She was a wonderful author and I will miss her books. I have many of them and hoped to meet her one day. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. This is such a loss to the writing world. She’ll certainly be missed!
I am so sad to hear that Jo has passed away. I just recently read her current book and loved it. Despite her battling this horrible disease she still continued to write. She will be deeply missed and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Word Wenches and Jo’s family. Her books brought me wonderful hours of escape. Thank You Jo! You left a wonderful legacy.
I am so sad to hear that Jo has passed away. I just recently read her current book and loved it. Despite her battling this horrible disease she still continued to write. She will be deeply missed and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Word Wenches and Jo’s family. Her books brought me wonderful hours of escape. Thank You Jo! You left a wonderful legacy.
I am so sad to hear that Jo has passed away. I just recently read her current book and loved it. Despite her battling this horrible disease she still continued to write. She will be deeply missed and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Word Wenches and Jo’s family. Her books brought me wonderful hours of escape. Thank You Jo! You left a wonderful legacy.
I am so sad to hear that Jo has passed away. I just recently read her current book and loved it. Despite her battling this horrible disease she still continued to write. She will be deeply missed and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Word Wenches and Jo’s family. Her books brought me wonderful hours of escape. Thank You Jo! You left a wonderful legacy.
I am so sad to hear that Jo has passed away. I just recently read her current book and loved it. Despite her battling this horrible disease she still continued to write. She will be deeply missed and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Word Wenches and Jo’s family. Her books brought me wonderful hours of escape. Thank You Jo! You left a wonderful legacy.
What shocking news! My thoughts go out to her family and hopefully, knowing how beloved she was, will be a comfort. I knew Jo when it all started. As part of her critiquing group in Ottawa, I remember afternoon’s around her kitchen table, critiquing her work! As if she needed it. I respected her opinion. and particularly remember her sense of humor and graciousness. It’s been many years since I last saw her — she moved to Victoria, I moved to the world of mysteries, but I will always remember her and be grateful.
What shocking news! My thoughts go out to her family and hopefully, knowing how beloved she was, will be a comfort. I knew Jo when it all started. As part of her critiquing group in Ottawa, I remember afternoon’s around her kitchen table, critiquing her work! As if she needed it. I respected her opinion. and particularly remember her sense of humor and graciousness. It’s been many years since I last saw her — she moved to Victoria, I moved to the world of mysteries, but I will always remember her and be grateful.
What shocking news! My thoughts go out to her family and hopefully, knowing how beloved she was, will be a comfort. I knew Jo when it all started. As part of her critiquing group in Ottawa, I remember afternoon’s around her kitchen table, critiquing her work! As if she needed it. I respected her opinion. and particularly remember her sense of humor and graciousness. It’s been many years since I last saw her — she moved to Victoria, I moved to the world of mysteries, but I will always remember her and be grateful.
What shocking news! My thoughts go out to her family and hopefully, knowing how beloved she was, will be a comfort. I knew Jo when it all started. As part of her critiquing group in Ottawa, I remember afternoon’s around her kitchen table, critiquing her work! As if she needed it. I respected her opinion. and particularly remember her sense of humor and graciousness. It’s been many years since I last saw her — she moved to Victoria, I moved to the world of mysteries, but I will always remember her and be grateful.
What shocking news! My thoughts go out to her family and hopefully, knowing how beloved she was, will be a comfort. I knew Jo when it all started. As part of her critiquing group in Ottawa, I remember afternoon’s around her kitchen table, critiquing her work! As if she needed it. I respected her opinion. and particularly remember her sense of humor and graciousness. It’s been many years since I last saw her — she moved to Victoria, I moved to the world of mysteries, but I will always remember her and be grateful.
Jo embodied the best in all of us–open, witty, sincere, always sensible and generous, and, of course, insanely talented. I already miss her buoyant honesty.
Jo embodied the best in all of us–open, witty, sincere, always sensible and generous, and, of course, insanely talented. I already miss her buoyant honesty.
Jo embodied the best in all of us–open, witty, sincere, always sensible and generous, and, of course, insanely talented. I already miss her buoyant honesty.
Jo embodied the best in all of us–open, witty, sincere, always sensible and generous, and, of course, insanely talented. I already miss her buoyant honesty.
Jo embodied the best in all of us–open, witty, sincere, always sensible and generous, and, of course, insanely talented. I already miss her buoyant honesty.
Such sad news. Having read all her books, it is a comfort to know I have one more to look forward to. One of my favorites, I will her. RIP 🙏🏻 My condolences to her friends and family.
Such sad news. Having read all her books, it is a comfort to know I have one more to look forward to. One of my favorites, I will her. RIP 🙏🏻 My condolences to her friends and family.
Such sad news. Having read all her books, it is a comfort to know I have one more to look forward to. One of my favorites, I will her. RIP 🙏🏻 My condolences to her friends and family.
Such sad news. Having read all her books, it is a comfort to know I have one more to look forward to. One of my favorites, I will her. RIP 🙏🏻 My condolences to her friends and family.
Such sad news. Having read all her books, it is a comfort to know I have one more to look forward to. One of my favorites, I will her. RIP 🙏🏻 My condolences to her friends and family.
One of my favorite authors! I always loved her books because you could count on an intelligent heroine & an interesting story. I’ll miss her!
One of my favorite authors! I always loved her books because you could count on an intelligent heroine & an interesting story. I’ll miss her!
One of my favorite authors! I always loved her books because you could count on an intelligent heroine & an interesting story. I’ll miss her!
One of my favorite authors! I always loved her books because you could count on an intelligent heroine & an interesting story. I’ll miss her!
One of my favorite authors! I always loved her books because you could count on an intelligent heroine & an interesting story. I’ll miss her!
What a great loss! I met her last summer at the New York RWA conference. I was so thrilled since she was one of my favorite authors. I am reading TOO DANGEROUS FOR A LADY at this moment. She may have directed my hand to pick it because I was hesitating between Amanda Quick’s Garden of Lies and Jo’s book. Another winner for sure.
What a great loss! I met her last summer at the New York RWA conference. I was so thrilled since she was one of my favorite authors. I am reading TOO DANGEROUS FOR A LADY at this moment. She may have directed my hand to pick it because I was hesitating between Amanda Quick’s Garden of Lies and Jo’s book. Another winner for sure.
What a great loss! I met her last summer at the New York RWA conference. I was so thrilled since she was one of my favorite authors. I am reading TOO DANGEROUS FOR A LADY at this moment. She may have directed my hand to pick it because I was hesitating between Amanda Quick’s Garden of Lies and Jo’s book. Another winner for sure.
What a great loss! I met her last summer at the New York RWA conference. I was so thrilled since she was one of my favorite authors. I am reading TOO DANGEROUS FOR A LADY at this moment. She may have directed my hand to pick it because I was hesitating between Amanda Quick’s Garden of Lies and Jo’s book. Another winner for sure.
What a great loss! I met her last summer at the New York RWA conference. I was so thrilled since she was one of my favorite authors. I am reading TOO DANGEROUS FOR A LADY at this moment. She may have directed my hand to pick it because I was hesitating between Amanda Quick’s Garden of Lies and Jo’s book. Another winner for sure.
I loved her books, and overtime I re-read a favorite (there’s at least a half-dozen) I shall be grateful for her and her gift.
I loved her books, and overtime I re-read a favorite (there’s at least a half-dozen) I shall be grateful for her and her gift.
I loved her books, and overtime I re-read a favorite (there’s at least a half-dozen) I shall be grateful for her and her gift.
I loved her books, and overtime I re-read a favorite (there’s at least a half-dozen) I shall be grateful for her and her gift.
I loved her books, and overtime I re-read a favorite (there’s at least a half-dozen) I shall be grateful for her and her gift.
She will be greatly missed. Jo was always so interesting to talk with, full of information and great ideas. I had hopes that she and Ken would move back to Victoria BC Canada. Jo was such a wonderful writer. She will be missed by many.
She will be greatly missed. Jo was always so interesting to talk with, full of information and great ideas. I had hopes that she and Ken would move back to Victoria BC Canada. Jo was such a wonderful writer. She will be missed by many.
She will be greatly missed. Jo was always so interesting to talk with, full of information and great ideas. I had hopes that she and Ken would move back to Victoria BC Canada. Jo was such a wonderful writer. She will be missed by many.
She will be greatly missed. Jo was always so interesting to talk with, full of information and great ideas. I had hopes that she and Ken would move back to Victoria BC Canada. Jo was such a wonderful writer. She will be missed by many.
She will be greatly missed. Jo was always so interesting to talk with, full of information and great ideas. I had hopes that she and Ken would move back to Victoria BC Canada. Jo was such a wonderful writer. She will be missed by many.
RIP Jo. Your Rogue and Malloren books have long been favorites to be read and re-read.
RIP Jo. Your Rogue and Malloren books have long been favorites to be read and re-read.
RIP Jo. Your Rogue and Malloren books have long been favorites to be read and re-read.
RIP Jo. Your Rogue and Malloren books have long been favorites to be read and re-read.
RIP Jo. Your Rogue and Malloren books have long been favorites to be read and re-read.
I am so sad to hear Jo has passed. Whenever I met her she was so lovely and gracious. A lovely lady, a great writer – I will miss her very much
I am so sad to hear Jo has passed. Whenever I met her she was so lovely and gracious. A lovely lady, a great writer – I will miss her very much
I am so sad to hear Jo has passed. Whenever I met her she was so lovely and gracious. A lovely lady, a great writer – I will miss her very much
I am so sad to hear Jo has passed. Whenever I met her she was so lovely and gracious. A lovely lady, a great writer – I will miss her very much
I am so sad to hear Jo has passed. Whenever I met her she was so lovely and gracious. A lovely lady, a great writer – I will miss her very much
I did not know of Jo’s illness so her passing was even more a shock to me. I will always remember her willingness to help out other authors….especially new one as I was when we first met.
I first met Jo at the Celebrate Romance event in Philly in 1999 – she was the ‘patron saint/author’ of the group and brought port for all of us to try! Then, I would see her at conferences or on loops and she was always gracious (with a wonderful dry sense of humor). My last interaction with her in person was our hilarious game – Shocking the Queen – at RomCon a couple of years ago – again her wit and knowledge was wonderful.
She was also one of the first historical romance authors I read and my favorite of her stories were not her fabulous Regencies but her medievals… I reread THE SHATTERED ROSE at least yearly. I send my warmest thoughts and prayers to those of you she called friend and to her family. She is and will be missed.
I did not know of Jo’s illness so her passing was even more a shock to me. I will always remember her willingness to help out other authors….especially new one as I was when we first met.
I first met Jo at the Celebrate Romance event in Philly in 1999 – she was the ‘patron saint/author’ of the group and brought port for all of us to try! Then, I would see her at conferences or on loops and she was always gracious (with a wonderful dry sense of humor). My last interaction with her in person was our hilarious game – Shocking the Queen – at RomCon a couple of years ago – again her wit and knowledge was wonderful.
She was also one of the first historical romance authors I read and my favorite of her stories were not her fabulous Regencies but her medievals… I reread THE SHATTERED ROSE at least yearly. I send my warmest thoughts and prayers to those of you she called friend and to her family. She is and will be missed.
I did not know of Jo’s illness so her passing was even more a shock to me. I will always remember her willingness to help out other authors….especially new one as I was when we first met.
I first met Jo at the Celebrate Romance event in Philly in 1999 – she was the ‘patron saint/author’ of the group and brought port for all of us to try! Then, I would see her at conferences or on loops and she was always gracious (with a wonderful dry sense of humor). My last interaction with her in person was our hilarious game – Shocking the Queen – at RomCon a couple of years ago – again her wit and knowledge was wonderful.
She was also one of the first historical romance authors I read and my favorite of her stories were not her fabulous Regencies but her medievals… I reread THE SHATTERED ROSE at least yearly. I send my warmest thoughts and prayers to those of you she called friend and to her family. She is and will be missed.
I did not know of Jo’s illness so her passing was even more a shock to me. I will always remember her willingness to help out other authors….especially new one as I was when we first met.
I first met Jo at the Celebrate Romance event in Philly in 1999 – she was the ‘patron saint/author’ of the group and brought port for all of us to try! Then, I would see her at conferences or on loops and she was always gracious (with a wonderful dry sense of humor). My last interaction with her in person was our hilarious game – Shocking the Queen – at RomCon a couple of years ago – again her wit and knowledge was wonderful.
She was also one of the first historical romance authors I read and my favorite of her stories were not her fabulous Regencies but her medievals… I reread THE SHATTERED ROSE at least yearly. I send my warmest thoughts and prayers to those of you she called friend and to her family. She is and will be missed.
I did not know of Jo’s illness so her passing was even more a shock to me. I will always remember her willingness to help out other authors….especially new one as I was when we first met.
I first met Jo at the Celebrate Romance event in Philly in 1999 – she was the ‘patron saint/author’ of the group and brought port for all of us to try! Then, I would see her at conferences or on loops and she was always gracious (with a wonderful dry sense of humor). My last interaction with her in person was our hilarious game – Shocking the Queen – at RomCon a couple of years ago – again her wit and knowledge was wonderful.
She was also one of the first historical romance authors I read and my favorite of her stories were not her fabulous Regencies but her medievals… I reread THE SHATTERED ROSE at least yearly. I send my warmest thoughts and prayers to those of you she called friend and to her family. She is and will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this, and condolences to her family. She was a wonderful author and story teller. I attended a lecture of hers, can’t recall what it was called, but it was about writing and was worth the price of the conference. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this, and condolences to her family. She was a wonderful author and story teller. I attended a lecture of hers, can’t recall what it was called, but it was about writing and was worth the price of the conference. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this, and condolences to her family. She was a wonderful author and story teller. I attended a lecture of hers, can’t recall what it was called, but it was about writing and was worth the price of the conference. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this, and condolences to her family. She was a wonderful author and story teller. I attended a lecture of hers, can’t recall what it was called, but it was about writing and was worth the price of the conference. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear this, and condolences to her family. She was a wonderful author and story teller. I attended a lecture of hers, can’t recall what it was called, but it was about writing and was worth the price of the conference. She will be missed.
Jo was a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association in England and was the lynch pin for our local monthly lunch meetings in Exeter. When I joined the RNA, Jo was the first person to welcome me and, as we both wrote historical romance, was (and will always remain) an inspiration to me. Despite being in the publishing world for many years, she remained generous with her time, was a calming influence and willingly shared her experience and advice to new and experienced writers. She will be sadly missed by readers, writers and the members of the RNA in England, particularly the members of The Exeter Chapter Group who were proud to be able to call themselves her friends.
Jo was a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association in England and was the lynch pin for our local monthly lunch meetings in Exeter. When I joined the RNA, Jo was the first person to welcome me and, as we both wrote historical romance, was (and will always remain) an inspiration to me. Despite being in the publishing world for many years, she remained generous with her time, was a calming influence and willingly shared her experience and advice to new and experienced writers. She will be sadly missed by readers, writers and the members of the RNA in England, particularly the members of The Exeter Chapter Group who were proud to be able to call themselves her friends.
Jo was a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association in England and was the lynch pin for our local monthly lunch meetings in Exeter. When I joined the RNA, Jo was the first person to welcome me and, as we both wrote historical romance, was (and will always remain) an inspiration to me. Despite being in the publishing world for many years, she remained generous with her time, was a calming influence and willingly shared her experience and advice to new and experienced writers. She will be sadly missed by readers, writers and the members of the RNA in England, particularly the members of The Exeter Chapter Group who were proud to be able to call themselves her friends.
Jo was a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association in England and was the lynch pin for our local monthly lunch meetings in Exeter. When I joined the RNA, Jo was the first person to welcome me and, as we both wrote historical romance, was (and will always remain) an inspiration to me. Despite being in the publishing world for many years, she remained generous with her time, was a calming influence and willingly shared her experience and advice to new and experienced writers. She will be sadly missed by readers, writers and the members of the RNA in England, particularly the members of The Exeter Chapter Group who were proud to be able to call themselves her friends.
Jo was a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association in England and was the lynch pin for our local monthly lunch meetings in Exeter. When I joined the RNA, Jo was the first person to welcome me and, as we both wrote historical romance, was (and will always remain) an inspiration to me. Despite being in the publishing world for many years, she remained generous with her time, was a calming influence and willingly shared her experience and advice to new and experienced writers. She will be sadly missed by readers, writers and the members of the RNA in England, particularly the members of The Exeter Chapter Group who were proud to be able to call themselves her friends.
My first memory of Jo Beverly is when I emailed her to say how much I enjoyed her books. I never expected to receive a reply, much less one within 24 hours. She was one of a kind. I will always treasure her books as keepers and certainly look forward to next years book.
Rest in peace Jo and know the world has lost a wonderful person.
My first memory of Jo Beverly is when I emailed her to say how much I enjoyed her books. I never expected to receive a reply, much less one within 24 hours. She was one of a kind. I will always treasure her books as keepers and certainly look forward to next years book.
Rest in peace Jo and know the world has lost a wonderful person.
My first memory of Jo Beverly is when I emailed her to say how much I enjoyed her books. I never expected to receive a reply, much less one within 24 hours. She was one of a kind. I will always treasure her books as keepers and certainly look forward to next years book.
Rest in peace Jo and know the world has lost a wonderful person.
My first memory of Jo Beverly is when I emailed her to say how much I enjoyed her books. I never expected to receive a reply, much less one within 24 hours. She was one of a kind. I will always treasure her books as keepers and certainly look forward to next years book.
Rest in peace Jo and know the world has lost a wonderful person.
My first memory of Jo Beverly is when I emailed her to say how much I enjoyed her books. I never expected to receive a reply, much less one within 24 hours. She was one of a kind. I will always treasure her books as keepers and certainly look forward to next years book.
Rest in peace Jo and know the world has lost a wonderful person.
I’ve been reading Jo’s books since the late 80’s. She was the first author I wrote to (emailed) and she responded within an hour. I had been waiting to read “The viscount needs a wife” until I had a block of time to truly enjoy it. I was reading it on Monday when I took a break to look at Facebook and saw the news. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
I’ve been reading Jo’s books since the late 80’s. She was the first author I wrote to (emailed) and she responded within an hour. I had been waiting to read “The viscount needs a wife” until I had a block of time to truly enjoy it. I was reading it on Monday when I took a break to look at Facebook and saw the news. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
I’ve been reading Jo’s books since the late 80’s. She was the first author I wrote to (emailed) and she responded within an hour. I had been waiting to read “The viscount needs a wife” until I had a block of time to truly enjoy it. I was reading it on Monday when I took a break to look at Facebook and saw the news. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
I’ve been reading Jo’s books since the late 80’s. She was the first author I wrote to (emailed) and she responded within an hour. I had been waiting to read “The viscount needs a wife” until I had a block of time to truly enjoy it. I was reading it on Monday when I took a break to look at Facebook and saw the news. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
I’ve been reading Jo’s books since the late 80’s. She was the first author I wrote to (emailed) and she responded within an hour. I had been waiting to read “The viscount needs a wife” until I had a block of time to truly enjoy it. I was reading it on Monday when I took a break to look at Facebook and saw the news. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
Let me share my memories of Jo. I met her in 1985 at a meeting of Ottawa Romance Writers Association. She wasn’t published at the time, but she invited me to join her working group. Every week, I drove to her house and sat at her kitchen table with four other would-be writers. We read and critiqued each other’s work while we drank tea. Jo was exceedingly generous with her comments and help. She truly wanted to see all of us succeed. ORWA had a little in-house writing competition, which Jo won, and the top three stories were printed in a little booklet. The next month we had an agent as our guest speaker, and someone gave her a copy of the booklet. The next week, Jo was signed up with her and shortly afterward, Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed became the first published novel from our group. She was so good at writing she didn’t need our critiques, but she kept the group going so she could mentor others.
Let me share my memories of Jo. I met her in 1985 at a meeting of Ottawa Romance Writers Association. She wasn’t published at the time, but she invited me to join her working group. Every week, I drove to her house and sat at her kitchen table with four other would-be writers. We read and critiqued each other’s work while we drank tea. Jo was exceedingly generous with her comments and help. She truly wanted to see all of us succeed. ORWA had a little in-house writing competition, which Jo won, and the top three stories were printed in a little booklet. The next month we had an agent as our guest speaker, and someone gave her a copy of the booklet. The next week, Jo was signed up with her and shortly afterward, Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed became the first published novel from our group. She was so good at writing she didn’t need our critiques, but she kept the group going so she could mentor others.
Let me share my memories of Jo. I met her in 1985 at a meeting of Ottawa Romance Writers Association. She wasn’t published at the time, but she invited me to join her working group. Every week, I drove to her house and sat at her kitchen table with four other would-be writers. We read and critiqued each other’s work while we drank tea. Jo was exceedingly generous with her comments and help. She truly wanted to see all of us succeed. ORWA had a little in-house writing competition, which Jo won, and the top three stories were printed in a little booklet. The next month we had an agent as our guest speaker, and someone gave her a copy of the booklet. The next week, Jo was signed up with her and shortly afterward, Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed became the first published novel from our group. She was so good at writing she didn’t need our critiques, but she kept the group going so she could mentor others.
Let me share my memories of Jo. I met her in 1985 at a meeting of Ottawa Romance Writers Association. She wasn’t published at the time, but she invited me to join her working group. Every week, I drove to her house and sat at her kitchen table with four other would-be writers. We read and critiqued each other’s work while we drank tea. Jo was exceedingly generous with her comments and help. She truly wanted to see all of us succeed. ORWA had a little in-house writing competition, which Jo won, and the top three stories were printed in a little booklet. The next month we had an agent as our guest speaker, and someone gave her a copy of the booklet. The next week, Jo was signed up with her and shortly afterward, Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed became the first published novel from our group. She was so good at writing she didn’t need our critiques, but she kept the group going so she could mentor others.
Let me share my memories of Jo. I met her in 1985 at a meeting of Ottawa Romance Writers Association. She wasn’t published at the time, but she invited me to join her working group. Every week, I drove to her house and sat at her kitchen table with four other would-be writers. We read and critiqued each other’s work while we drank tea. Jo was exceedingly generous with her comments and help. She truly wanted to see all of us succeed. ORWA had a little in-house writing competition, which Jo won, and the top three stories were printed in a little booklet. The next month we had an agent as our guest speaker, and someone gave her a copy of the booklet. The next week, Jo was signed up with her and shortly afterward, Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed became the first published novel from our group. She was so good at writing she didn’t need our critiques, but she kept the group going so she could mentor others.
No words. You know you all are loved, and I hope the love shown here for Jo helps your grief feel a little lighter. xo
No words. You know you all are loved, and I hope the love shown here for Jo helps your grief feel a little lighter. xo
No words. You know you all are loved, and I hope the love shown here for Jo helps your grief feel a little lighter. xo
No words. You know you all are loved, and I hope the love shown here for Jo helps your grief feel a little lighter. xo
No words. You know you all are loved, and I hope the love shown here for Jo helps your grief feel a little lighter. xo
After I’d blazed through Heyer, Michaels, and many others, I was so excited to see Jo’s many books. I knew I’d have wit, warmth and touching stories. She was a true literary hero and will be sadly missed.
After I’d blazed through Heyer, Michaels, and many others, I was so excited to see Jo’s many books. I knew I’d have wit, warmth and touching stories. She was a true literary hero and will be sadly missed.
After I’d blazed through Heyer, Michaels, and many others, I was so excited to see Jo’s many books. I knew I’d have wit, warmth and touching stories. She was a true literary hero and will be sadly missed.
After I’d blazed through Heyer, Michaels, and many others, I was so excited to see Jo’s many books. I knew I’d have wit, warmth and touching stories. She was a true literary hero and will be sadly missed.
After I’d blazed through Heyer, Michaels, and many others, I was so excited to see Jo’s many books. I knew I’d have wit, warmth and touching stories. She was a true literary hero and will be sadly missed.
What a great loss we ( her loyal readers and friends) have suffered.I have been reading her novels for years and love them all.Our sorrow for her passing is evident but she lives on through her novels and the way she lived her life.Peace be with her and her family
What a great loss we ( her loyal readers and friends) have suffered.I have been reading her novels for years and love them all.Our sorrow for her passing is evident but she lives on through her novels and the way she lived her life.Peace be with her and her family
What a great loss we ( her loyal readers and friends) have suffered.I have been reading her novels for years and love them all.Our sorrow for her passing is evident but she lives on through her novels and the way she lived her life.Peace be with her and her family
What a great loss we ( her loyal readers and friends) have suffered.I have been reading her novels for years and love them all.Our sorrow for her passing is evident but she lives on through her novels and the way she lived her life.Peace be with her and her family
What a great loss we ( her loyal readers and friends) have suffered.I have been reading her novels for years and love them all.Our sorrow for her passing is evident but she lives on through her novels and the way she lived her life.Peace be with her and her family
I loved Jo’s books way before I met her, and meeting her just made me love them more. I had a supreme moment this year on the Regency loop when I was actually able to find an answer to a Regency question for her–the EXPERT! But for me the most memorable was sitting next to her at a RITA awards ceremony when, without realizing it, she summed up for me what was wrong with my life (especially as a teenager). She told me that when she’s made it to her first bestseller list she went out and got her hair done because she said “All my life I’ve wanted a hairdo and now I am going to have a hairdo!” (you have to read this with a fabulously cultivated British accent). And I thought, “Damn! That’s what’s wrong with my life; I’ve never had a hairdo!” Always had pretty much straight unbeautified hair. I still have straight unbeautified hair, but now at least I know that’s why I am not all that I hoped I could be. The world is a lesser place without someone who could write so beautifully and state things so succinctly
I loved Jo’s books way before I met her, and meeting her just made me love them more. I had a supreme moment this year on the Regency loop when I was actually able to find an answer to a Regency question for her–the EXPERT! But for me the most memorable was sitting next to her at a RITA awards ceremony when, without realizing it, she summed up for me what was wrong with my life (especially as a teenager). She told me that when she’s made it to her first bestseller list she went out and got her hair done because she said “All my life I’ve wanted a hairdo and now I am going to have a hairdo!” (you have to read this with a fabulously cultivated British accent). And I thought, “Damn! That’s what’s wrong with my life; I’ve never had a hairdo!” Always had pretty much straight unbeautified hair. I still have straight unbeautified hair, but now at least I know that’s why I am not all that I hoped I could be. The world is a lesser place without someone who could write so beautifully and state things so succinctly
I loved Jo’s books way before I met her, and meeting her just made me love them more. I had a supreme moment this year on the Regency loop when I was actually able to find an answer to a Regency question for her–the EXPERT! But for me the most memorable was sitting next to her at a RITA awards ceremony when, without realizing it, she summed up for me what was wrong with my life (especially as a teenager). She told me that when she’s made it to her first bestseller list she went out and got her hair done because she said “All my life I’ve wanted a hairdo and now I am going to have a hairdo!” (you have to read this with a fabulously cultivated British accent). And I thought, “Damn! That’s what’s wrong with my life; I’ve never had a hairdo!” Always had pretty much straight unbeautified hair. I still have straight unbeautified hair, but now at least I know that’s why I am not all that I hoped I could be. The world is a lesser place without someone who could write so beautifully and state things so succinctly
I loved Jo’s books way before I met her, and meeting her just made me love them more. I had a supreme moment this year on the Regency loop when I was actually able to find an answer to a Regency question for her–the EXPERT! But for me the most memorable was sitting next to her at a RITA awards ceremony when, without realizing it, she summed up for me what was wrong with my life (especially as a teenager). She told me that when she’s made it to her first bestseller list she went out and got her hair done because she said “All my life I’ve wanted a hairdo and now I am going to have a hairdo!” (you have to read this with a fabulously cultivated British accent). And I thought, “Damn! That’s what’s wrong with my life; I’ve never had a hairdo!” Always had pretty much straight unbeautified hair. I still have straight unbeautified hair, but now at least I know that’s why I am not all that I hoped I could be. The world is a lesser place without someone who could write so beautifully and state things so succinctly
I loved Jo’s books way before I met her, and meeting her just made me love them more. I had a supreme moment this year on the Regency loop when I was actually able to find an answer to a Regency question for her–the EXPERT! But for me the most memorable was sitting next to her at a RITA awards ceremony when, without realizing it, she summed up for me what was wrong with my life (especially as a teenager). She told me that when she’s made it to her first bestseller list she went out and got her hair done because she said “All my life I’ve wanted a hairdo and now I am going to have a hairdo!” (you have to read this with a fabulously cultivated British accent). And I thought, “Damn! That’s what’s wrong with my life; I’ve never had a hairdo!” Always had pretty much straight unbeautified hair. I still have straight unbeautified hair, but now at least I know that’s why I am not all that I hoped I could be. The world is a lesser place without someone who could write so beautifully and state things so succinctly
My first reaction is totally selfish as I ponder a world without any more Jo Beverley novels to read and enjoy. Her medieval, Georgian, and Regency worlds made our contemporary world that much brighter, and it has dimmed a bit now that she’s gone. My second is to think about how much more devastating a loss this is to those who were her friends and family. So many comments mentioned her voice, her warmth, her intelligence, and her gift for making those in her orbit feel a little bit more alive. We will no longer have her physical presence, but we are blessed to have her books to embody all of those wonderful qualities that made her so beloved.
My first reaction is totally selfish as I ponder a world without any more Jo Beverley novels to read and enjoy. Her medieval, Georgian, and Regency worlds made our contemporary world that much brighter, and it has dimmed a bit now that she’s gone. My second is to think about how much more devastating a loss this is to those who were her friends and family. So many comments mentioned her voice, her warmth, her intelligence, and her gift for making those in her orbit feel a little bit more alive. We will no longer have her physical presence, but we are blessed to have her books to embody all of those wonderful qualities that made her so beloved.
My first reaction is totally selfish as I ponder a world without any more Jo Beverley novels to read and enjoy. Her medieval, Georgian, and Regency worlds made our contemporary world that much brighter, and it has dimmed a bit now that she’s gone. My second is to think about how much more devastating a loss this is to those who were her friends and family. So many comments mentioned her voice, her warmth, her intelligence, and her gift for making those in her orbit feel a little bit more alive. We will no longer have her physical presence, but we are blessed to have her books to embody all of those wonderful qualities that made her so beloved.
My first reaction is totally selfish as I ponder a world without any more Jo Beverley novels to read and enjoy. Her medieval, Georgian, and Regency worlds made our contemporary world that much brighter, and it has dimmed a bit now that she’s gone. My second is to think about how much more devastating a loss this is to those who were her friends and family. So many comments mentioned her voice, her warmth, her intelligence, and her gift for making those in her orbit feel a little bit more alive. We will no longer have her physical presence, but we are blessed to have her books to embody all of those wonderful qualities that made her so beloved.
My first reaction is totally selfish as I ponder a world without any more Jo Beverley novels to read and enjoy. Her medieval, Georgian, and Regency worlds made our contemporary world that much brighter, and it has dimmed a bit now that she’s gone. My second is to think about how much more devastating a loss this is to those who were her friends and family. So many comments mentioned her voice, her warmth, her intelligence, and her gift for making those in her orbit feel a little bit more alive. We will no longer have her physical presence, but we are blessed to have her books to embody all of those wonderful qualities that made her so beloved.
I do so love her books. She was an inspiration for us at the VIC RWA chapter in Canada. When we believed she might be moving back to Victoria, we were thrilled. Sending our love and best wishes to her family
I do so love her books. She was an inspiration for us at the VIC RWA chapter in Canada. When we believed she might be moving back to Victoria, we were thrilled. Sending our love and best wishes to her family
I do so love her books. She was an inspiration for us at the VIC RWA chapter in Canada. When we believed she might be moving back to Victoria, we were thrilled. Sending our love and best wishes to her family
I do so love her books. She was an inspiration for us at the VIC RWA chapter in Canada. When we believed she might be moving back to Victoria, we were thrilled. Sending our love and best wishes to her family
I do so love her books. She was an inspiration for us at the VIC RWA chapter in Canada. When we believed she might be moving back to Victoria, we were thrilled. Sending our love and best wishes to her family
Dee, thank you. Jo was wonderful and special, as you so rightly point out. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through your treatments. Please let us know how you’re doing.
Dee, thank you. Jo was wonderful and special, as you so rightly point out. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through your treatments. Please let us know how you’re doing.
Dee, thank you. Jo was wonderful and special, as you so rightly point out. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through your treatments. Please let us know how you’re doing.
Dee, thank you. Jo was wonderful and special, as you so rightly point out. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through your treatments. Please let us know how you’re doing.
Dee, thank you. Jo was wonderful and special, as you so rightly point out. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through your treatments. Please let us know how you’re doing.
What an unbelievably sad loss. I discovered Jo with The Stanforth Secrets (Walker, 1989) and haven’t stopped reading her since. She never hesitated to push the envelop in wonderful ways and the genre is richer for it. I wish Jo were still here, but, oh, what a world of reading pleasure she has given us.
What an unbelievably sad loss. I discovered Jo with The Stanforth Secrets (Walker, 1989) and haven’t stopped reading her since. She never hesitated to push the envelop in wonderful ways and the genre is richer for it. I wish Jo were still here, but, oh, what a world of reading pleasure she has given us.
What an unbelievably sad loss. I discovered Jo with The Stanforth Secrets (Walker, 1989) and haven’t stopped reading her since. She never hesitated to push the envelop in wonderful ways and the genre is richer for it. I wish Jo were still here, but, oh, what a world of reading pleasure she has given us.
What an unbelievably sad loss. I discovered Jo with The Stanforth Secrets (Walker, 1989) and haven’t stopped reading her since. She never hesitated to push the envelop in wonderful ways and the genre is richer for it. I wish Jo were still here, but, oh, what a world of reading pleasure she has given us.
What an unbelievably sad loss. I discovered Jo with The Stanforth Secrets (Walker, 1989) and haven’t stopped reading her since. She never hesitated to push the envelop in wonderful ways and the genre is richer for it. I wish Jo were still here, but, oh, what a world of reading pleasure she has given us.
Goodbye, Jo. All of us here in Canada will miss your warmth, your humour and your wonderful books so very much. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Kay
Goodbye, Jo. All of us here in Canada will miss your warmth, your humour and your wonderful books so very much. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Kay
Goodbye, Jo. All of us here in Canada will miss your warmth, your humour and your wonderful books so very much. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Kay
Goodbye, Jo. All of us here in Canada will miss your warmth, your humour and your wonderful books so very much. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Kay
Goodbye, Jo. All of us here in Canada will miss your warmth, your humour and your wonderful books so very much. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Kay
I have been reading these comments the last few days, but I feel that whatever I say about her won’t be good enough.
I am deeply upset by this surprise (for me) loss. Some authors give you the impression of immortality.
This was the last thing I expected to read when I openend this site.
I am very sorry to anyone who knew her in person.
I have been reading these comments the last few days, but I feel that whatever I say about her won’t be good enough.
I am deeply upset by this surprise (for me) loss. Some authors give you the impression of immortality.
This was the last thing I expected to read when I openend this site.
I am very sorry to anyone who knew her in person.
I have been reading these comments the last few days, but I feel that whatever I say about her won’t be good enough.
I am deeply upset by this surprise (for me) loss. Some authors give you the impression of immortality.
This was the last thing I expected to read when I openend this site.
I am very sorry to anyone who knew her in person.
I have been reading these comments the last few days, but I feel that whatever I say about her won’t be good enough.
I am deeply upset by this surprise (for me) loss. Some authors give you the impression of immortality.
This was the last thing I expected to read when I openend this site.
I am very sorry to anyone who knew her in person.
I have been reading these comments the last few days, but I feel that whatever I say about her won’t be good enough.
I am deeply upset by this surprise (for me) loss. Some authors give you the impression of immortality.
This was the last thing I expected to read when I openend this site.
I am very sorry to anyone who knew her in person.
(Sorry for the spelling mistakes.)
(Sorry for the spelling mistakes.)
(Sorry for the spelling mistakes.)
(Sorry for the spelling mistakes.)
(Sorry for the spelling mistakes.)
Oh, yes!
Every time I search for Regency history, that is the post I come across!
I hope that stays up. She helped SO MANY of us with that.
Oh, yes!
Every time I search for Regency history, that is the post I come across!
I hope that stays up. She helped SO MANY of us with that.
Oh, yes!
Every time I search for Regency history, that is the post I come across!
I hope that stays up. She helped SO MANY of us with that.
Oh, yes!
Every time I search for Regency history, that is the post I come across!
I hope that stays up. She helped SO MANY of us with that.
Oh, yes!
Every time I search for Regency history, that is the post I come across!
I hope that stays up. She helped SO MANY of us with that.
The romance world has lost one of its greatest voices. Jo Beverley’s words were some of the first I ever read in romance, beginning with Deirdre and Don Juan, one of her traditional Regency category romances. That book remains one of my favorites, and I will always be in awe of her talent. Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
The romance world has lost one of its greatest voices. Jo Beverley’s words were some of the first I ever read in romance, beginning with Deirdre and Don Juan, one of her traditional Regency category romances. That book remains one of my favorites, and I will always be in awe of her talent. Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
The romance world has lost one of its greatest voices. Jo Beverley’s words were some of the first I ever read in romance, beginning with Deirdre and Don Juan, one of her traditional Regency category romances. That book remains one of my favorites, and I will always be in awe of her talent. Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
The romance world has lost one of its greatest voices. Jo Beverley’s words were some of the first I ever read in romance, beginning with Deirdre and Don Juan, one of her traditional Regency category romances. That book remains one of my favorites, and I will always be in awe of her talent. Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
The romance world has lost one of its greatest voices. Jo Beverley’s words were some of the first I ever read in romance, beginning with Deirdre and Don Juan, one of her traditional Regency category romances. That book remains one of my favorites, and I will always be in awe of her talent. Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
I can’t believe this. It is so sad that she has passed away. I am in shock really, it seems like just yesterday that I was interviewing her about “Too Dangerous For A Lady” and pre-ordering her next project “The Viscount Needs A Wife”.
Now she is gone…I really can’t believe it! She was such a nice lady and was even willing to entertain a simple blogger fan like me.
It is so sad! Best wishes for the family and I have everyone in my thoughts…
I can’t believe this. It is so sad that she has passed away. I am in shock really, it seems like just yesterday that I was interviewing her about “Too Dangerous For A Lady” and pre-ordering her next project “The Viscount Needs A Wife”.
Now she is gone…I really can’t believe it! She was such a nice lady and was even willing to entertain a simple blogger fan like me.
It is so sad! Best wishes for the family and I have everyone in my thoughts…
I can’t believe this. It is so sad that she has passed away. I am in shock really, it seems like just yesterday that I was interviewing her about “Too Dangerous For A Lady” and pre-ordering her next project “The Viscount Needs A Wife”.
Now she is gone…I really can’t believe it! She was such a nice lady and was even willing to entertain a simple blogger fan like me.
It is so sad! Best wishes for the family and I have everyone in my thoughts…
I can’t believe this. It is so sad that she has passed away. I am in shock really, it seems like just yesterday that I was interviewing her about “Too Dangerous For A Lady” and pre-ordering her next project “The Viscount Needs A Wife”.
Now she is gone…I really can’t believe it! She was such a nice lady and was even willing to entertain a simple blogger fan like me.
It is so sad! Best wishes for the family and I have everyone in my thoughts…
I can’t believe this. It is so sad that she has passed away. I am in shock really, it seems like just yesterday that I was interviewing her about “Too Dangerous For A Lady” and pre-ordering her next project “The Viscount Needs A Wife”.
Now she is gone…I really can’t believe it! She was such a nice lady and was even willing to entertain a simple blogger fan like me.
It is so sad! Best wishes for the family and I have everyone in my thoughts…
Merry, you may never have met her in person, but you have met her. We all know our readers and feel as if we’ve met them in person. Jo was no different. We’ll just have to commune with her through her books now.
Merry, you may never have met her in person, but you have met her. We all know our readers and feel as if we’ve met them in person. Jo was no different. We’ll just have to commune with her through her books now.
Merry, you may never have met her in person, but you have met her. We all know our readers and feel as if we’ve met them in person. Jo was no different. We’ll just have to commune with her through her books now.
Merry, you may never have met her in person, but you have met her. We all know our readers and feel as if we’ve met them in person. Jo was no different. We’ll just have to commune with her through her books now.
Merry, you may never have met her in person, but you have met her. We all know our readers and feel as if we’ve met them in person. Jo was no different. We’ll just have to commune with her through her books now.
and she was always so remarkably accurate! But she left a lovely collection for you to peruse.
and she was always so remarkably accurate! But she left a lovely collection for you to peruse.
and she was always so remarkably accurate! But she left a lovely collection for you to peruse.
and she was always so remarkably accurate! But she left a lovely collection for you to peruse.
and she was always so remarkably accurate! But she left a lovely collection for you to peruse.
and the wenches have always enjoyed your take on the language, John. Jo is smiling down on you now! Thank you for stopping by.
and the wenches have always enjoyed your take on the language, John. Jo is smiling down on you now! Thank you for stopping by.
and the wenches have always enjoyed your take on the language, John. Jo is smiling down on you now! Thank you for stopping by.
and the wenches have always enjoyed your take on the language, John. Jo is smiling down on you now! Thank you for stopping by.
and the wenches have always enjoyed your take on the language, John. Jo is smiling down on you now! Thank you for stopping by.
Hi, Sandy! One of the best parts of a celebration of life is the chance to “see” people we haven’t heard from in a long time. Thank you for stopping by!
Hi, Sandy! One of the best parts of a celebration of life is the chance to “see” people we haven’t heard from in a long time. Thank you for stopping by!
Hi, Sandy! One of the best parts of a celebration of life is the chance to “see” people we haven’t heard from in a long time. Thank you for stopping by!
Hi, Sandy! One of the best parts of a celebration of life is the chance to “see” people we haven’t heard from in a long time. Thank you for stopping by!
Hi, Sandy! One of the best parts of a celebration of life is the chance to “see” people we haven’t heard from in a long time. Thank you for stopping by!
we all meet in elevators, as one does. Better than that stairway to heaven!
we all meet in elevators, as one does. Better than that stairway to heaven!
we all meet in elevators, as one does. Better than that stairway to heaven!
we all meet in elevators, as one does. Better than that stairway to heaven!
we all meet in elevators, as one does. Better than that stairway to heaven!
I am stunned and sorry to hear that Jo Beverley has died. I never met her but I have loved her books for many, many years. I can still remember which of her books I read first (My Lady Notorious), and where I sat down in the library to dive into it. In addition to her marvelous books, I have always enjoyed reading her posts and email newsletters, and I will really miss her.
I am stunned and sorry to hear that Jo Beverley has died. I never met her but I have loved her books for many, many years. I can still remember which of her books I read first (My Lady Notorious), and where I sat down in the library to dive into it. In addition to her marvelous books, I have always enjoyed reading her posts and email newsletters, and I will really miss her.
I am stunned and sorry to hear that Jo Beverley has died. I never met her but I have loved her books for many, many years. I can still remember which of her books I read first (My Lady Notorious), and where I sat down in the library to dive into it. In addition to her marvelous books, I have always enjoyed reading her posts and email newsletters, and I will really miss her.
I am stunned and sorry to hear that Jo Beverley has died. I never met her but I have loved her books for many, many years. I can still remember which of her books I read first (My Lady Notorious), and where I sat down in the library to dive into it. In addition to her marvelous books, I have always enjoyed reading her posts and email newsletters, and I will really miss her.
I am stunned and sorry to hear that Jo Beverley has died. I never met her but I have loved her books for many, many years. I can still remember which of her books I read first (My Lady Notorious), and where I sat down in the library to dive into it. In addition to her marvelous books, I have always enjoyed reading her posts and email newsletters, and I will really miss her.
I was watching Mary Beard on Youtube giving a lecture on the history of the Roman Empire. I was reminded of Jo for some reason.
And it came to me that Jo was another of these remarkable women — intelligent, principled, authentic — who cut through the cackle and tweep and keep us all centered.
A privilege to know her. I’m a better person for it.
I was watching Mary Beard on Youtube giving a lecture on the history of the Roman Empire. I was reminded of Jo for some reason.
And it came to me that Jo was another of these remarkable women — intelligent, principled, authentic — who cut through the cackle and tweep and keep us all centered.
A privilege to know her. I’m a better person for it.
I was watching Mary Beard on Youtube giving a lecture on the history of the Roman Empire. I was reminded of Jo for some reason.
And it came to me that Jo was another of these remarkable women — intelligent, principled, authentic — who cut through the cackle and tweep and keep us all centered.
A privilege to know her. I’m a better person for it.
I was watching Mary Beard on Youtube giving a lecture on the history of the Roman Empire. I was reminded of Jo for some reason.
And it came to me that Jo was another of these remarkable women — intelligent, principled, authentic — who cut through the cackle and tweep and keep us all centered.
A privilege to know her. I’m a better person for it.
I was watching Mary Beard on Youtube giving a lecture on the history of the Roman Empire. I was reminded of Jo for some reason.
And it came to me that Jo was another of these remarkable women — intelligent, principled, authentic — who cut through the cackle and tweep and keep us all centered.
A privilege to know her. I’m a better person for it.
We just say what we can. Even a few words help.
Just saying we’ll miss her and that we respected and liked her is a memorial.
There’s an old custom. It’s a Jewish custom, but it’s probably shared by many peoples. When you visit someone’s grave you bring a little stone with you and leave it on the grave.
That’s what I figure my words are. One stone to put with the others.
We just say what we can. Even a few words help.
Just saying we’ll miss her and that we respected and liked her is a memorial.
There’s an old custom. It’s a Jewish custom, but it’s probably shared by many peoples. When you visit someone’s grave you bring a little stone with you and leave it on the grave.
That’s what I figure my words are. One stone to put with the others.
We just say what we can. Even a few words help.
Just saying we’ll miss her and that we respected and liked her is a memorial.
There’s an old custom. It’s a Jewish custom, but it’s probably shared by many peoples. When you visit someone’s grave you bring a little stone with you and leave it on the grave.
That’s what I figure my words are. One stone to put with the others.
We just say what we can. Even a few words help.
Just saying we’ll miss her and that we respected and liked her is a memorial.
There’s an old custom. It’s a Jewish custom, but it’s probably shared by many peoples. When you visit someone’s grave you bring a little stone with you and leave it on the grave.
That’s what I figure my words are. One stone to put with the others.
We just say what we can. Even a few words help.
Just saying we’ll miss her and that we respected and liked her is a memorial.
There’s an old custom. It’s a Jewish custom, but it’s probably shared by many peoples. When you visit someone’s grave you bring a little stone with you and leave it on the grave.
That’s what I figure my words are. One stone to put with the others.
That’s a lovely story. I am so glad to have heard it. Thank you.
That’s a lovely story. I am so glad to have heard it. Thank you.
That’s a lovely story. I am so glad to have heard it. Thank you.
That’s a lovely story. I am so glad to have heard it. Thank you.
That’s a lovely story. I am so glad to have heard it. Thank you.
That puts it in words for me.
Somehow I thought she’d go on forever.
That puts it in words for me.
Somehow I thought she’d go on forever.
That puts it in words for me.
Somehow I thought she’d go on forever.
That puts it in words for me.
Somehow I thought she’d go on forever.
That puts it in words for me.
Somehow I thought she’d go on forever.
I just finished reading her book, The Viscount Needs a Wife. I was searching for her Facebook page when I saw the notice of her death. I feel like I have lost a close friend. She has been one of my favorite authors for many, many years. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to her family.
I just finished reading her book, The Viscount Needs a Wife. I was searching for her Facebook page when I saw the notice of her death. I feel like I have lost a close friend. She has been one of my favorite authors for many, many years. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to her family.
I just finished reading her book, The Viscount Needs a Wife. I was searching for her Facebook page when I saw the notice of her death. I feel like I have lost a close friend. She has been one of my favorite authors for many, many years. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to her family.
I just finished reading her book, The Viscount Needs a Wife. I was searching for her Facebook page when I saw the notice of her death. I feel like I have lost a close friend. She has been one of my favorite authors for many, many years. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to her family.
I just finished reading her book, The Viscount Needs a Wife. I was searching for her Facebook page when I saw the notice of her death. I feel like I have lost a close friend. She has been one of my favorite authors for many, many years. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to her family.
What a loss. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Such a great lady and gifted author will be sorely missed.
What a loss. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Such a great lady and gifted author will be sorely missed.
What a loss. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Such a great lady and gifted author will be sorely missed.
What a loss. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Such a great lady and gifted author will be sorely missed.
What a loss. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Such a great lady and gifted author will be sorely missed.
So sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed Jo Beverly’s books for so many years. Her words will continue to delight for many years to come.
So sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed Jo Beverly’s books for so many years. Her words will continue to delight for many years to come.
So sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed Jo Beverly’s books for so many years. Her words will continue to delight for many years to come.
So sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed Jo Beverly’s books for so many years. Her words will continue to delight for many years to come.
So sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed Jo Beverly’s books for so many years. Her words will continue to delight for many years to come.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jo once (in person), but it only took that small moment to learn she was a classy lady with grace and wisdom. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jo once (in person), but it only took that small moment to learn she was a classy lady with grace and wisdom. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jo once (in person), but it only took that small moment to learn she was a classy lady with grace and wisdom. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jo once (in person), but it only took that small moment to learn she was a classy lady with grace and wisdom. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jo once (in person), but it only took that small moment to learn she was a classy lady with grace and wisdom. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I remember when she came to a “Down Under” conference. She was so droll, and I’m glad it’d been suggested that she came to Oz. What a lovely lady.
I remember when she came to a “Down Under” conference. She was so droll, and I’m glad it’d been suggested that she came to Oz. What a lovely lady.
I remember when she came to a “Down Under” conference. She was so droll, and I’m glad it’d been suggested that she came to Oz. What a lovely lady.
I remember when she came to a “Down Under” conference. She was so droll, and I’m glad it’d been suggested that she came to Oz. What a lovely lady.
I remember when she came to a “Down Under” conference. She was so droll, and I’m glad it’d been suggested that she came to Oz. What a lovely lady.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I certainly read her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I certainly read her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I certainly read her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I certainly read her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I certainly read her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing.
So sad to hear this news. I loved her books and she will be greatly missed.
So sad to hear this news. I loved her books and she will be greatly missed.
So sad to hear this news. I loved her books and she will be greatly missed.
So sad to hear this news. I loved her books and she will be greatly missed.
So sad to hear this news. I loved her books and she will be greatly missed.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful author who created bright worlds in her books that I and her readers loved to visit. I am honored to have worked with her for over a decade, and I will miss her every day.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful author who created bright worlds in her books that I and her readers loved to visit. I am honored to have worked with her for over a decade, and I will miss her every day.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful author who created bright worlds in her books that I and her readers loved to visit. I am honored to have worked with her for over a decade, and I will miss her every day.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful author who created bright worlds in her books that I and her readers loved to visit. I am honored to have worked with her for over a decade, and I will miss her every day.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jo’s passing. She was a wonderful author who created bright worlds in her books that I and her readers loved to visit. I am honored to have worked with her for over a decade, and I will miss her every day.
She will be missed. I enjoyed her books. She brought joy to so many people.
She will be missed. I enjoyed her books. She brought joy to so many people.
She will be missed. I enjoyed her books. She brought joy to so many people.
She will be missed. I enjoyed her books. She brought joy to so many people.
She will be missed. I enjoyed her books. She brought joy to so many people.
I meant to mention this earlier but was distracted: Among other things I appreciate about Jo Beverley’s stories are her messages about the fact that the men we send to war are usually very young – and that we have obligations to our returning warriors, obligations we often fail to live up to. Her reminders for the rest of us were strong.
I meant to mention this earlier but was distracted: Among other things I appreciate about Jo Beverley’s stories are her messages about the fact that the men we send to war are usually very young – and that we have obligations to our returning warriors, obligations we often fail to live up to. Her reminders for the rest of us were strong.
I meant to mention this earlier but was distracted: Among other things I appreciate about Jo Beverley’s stories are her messages about the fact that the men we send to war are usually very young – and that we have obligations to our returning warriors, obligations we often fail to live up to. Her reminders for the rest of us were strong.
I meant to mention this earlier but was distracted: Among other things I appreciate about Jo Beverley’s stories are her messages about the fact that the men we send to war are usually very young – and that we have obligations to our returning warriors, obligations we often fail to live up to. Her reminders for the rest of us were strong.
I meant to mention this earlier but was distracted: Among other things I appreciate about Jo Beverley’s stories are her messages about the fact that the men we send to war are usually very young – and that we have obligations to our returning warriors, obligations we often fail to live up to. Her reminders for the rest of us were strong.
I’m so sad to hear this news. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends. Sad to know there won’t be any more marvelous stories from her.
I’m so sad to hear this news. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends. Sad to know there won’t be any more marvelous stories from her.
I’m so sad to hear this news. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends. Sad to know there won’t be any more marvelous stories from her.
I’m so sad to hear this news. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends. Sad to know there won’t be any more marvelous stories from her.
I’m so sad to hear this news. Prayers for Jo’s family and friends. Sad to know there won’t be any more marvelous stories from her.
Laura, you’re so right–she made that the youth of her soldiers very clear. Of her original 12 Rogues, two died in the wars without readers ever meeting them directly, and another was thought dead after Waterloo.
A while back, I saw and reposted an internet meme that said, “If we send them, we must mend them.” So very, very true.
Laura, you’re so right–she made that the youth of her soldiers very clear. Of her original 12 Rogues, two died in the wars without readers ever meeting them directly, and another was thought dead after Waterloo.
A while back, I saw and reposted an internet meme that said, “If we send them, we must mend them.” So very, very true.
Laura, you’re so right–she made that the youth of her soldiers very clear. Of her original 12 Rogues, two died in the wars without readers ever meeting them directly, and another was thought dead after Waterloo.
A while back, I saw and reposted an internet meme that said, “If we send them, we must mend them.” So very, very true.
Laura, you’re so right–she made that the youth of her soldiers very clear. Of her original 12 Rogues, two died in the wars without readers ever meeting them directly, and another was thought dead after Waterloo.
A while back, I saw and reposted an internet meme that said, “If we send them, we must mend them.” So very, very true.
Laura, you’re so right–she made that the youth of her soldiers very clear. Of her original 12 Rogues, two died in the wars without readers ever meeting them directly, and another was thought dead after Waterloo.
A while back, I saw and reposted an internet meme that said, “If we send them, we must mend them.” So very, very true.
I’m shocked and sad that I never got to actually meet Jo, but feel that I sort-of did. When writing my historical romance trilogy, I needed facts on Peerage. Loving Jo’s books, I knew she was the authority on the subject, so thought I’d chance emailing her my quandary, not really expecting that a famous author like Jo Beverley would take the time or even care about me to respond. But lo and behold, my inbox “dinged” within minutes and it was Jo with her insight, her knowledge that she so graciously shared while inspiring this aspiring author she didn’t know from Adam. I’m forever grateful to this lovely woman whose passing has touched me as if she were a dear friend. Jo Beverley’s “Happily Ever-afters” are treasures I and her fans will cherish forever. What a legacy! What a woman!
I’m shocked and sad that I never got to actually meet Jo, but feel that I sort-of did. When writing my historical romance trilogy, I needed facts on Peerage. Loving Jo’s books, I knew she was the authority on the subject, so thought I’d chance emailing her my quandary, not really expecting that a famous author like Jo Beverley would take the time or even care about me to respond. But lo and behold, my inbox “dinged” within minutes and it was Jo with her insight, her knowledge that she so graciously shared while inspiring this aspiring author she didn’t know from Adam. I’m forever grateful to this lovely woman whose passing has touched me as if she were a dear friend. Jo Beverley’s “Happily Ever-afters” are treasures I and her fans will cherish forever. What a legacy! What a woman!
I’m shocked and sad that I never got to actually meet Jo, but feel that I sort-of did. When writing my historical romance trilogy, I needed facts on Peerage. Loving Jo’s books, I knew she was the authority on the subject, so thought I’d chance emailing her my quandary, not really expecting that a famous author like Jo Beverley would take the time or even care about me to respond. But lo and behold, my inbox “dinged” within minutes and it was Jo with her insight, her knowledge that she so graciously shared while inspiring this aspiring author she didn’t know from Adam. I’m forever grateful to this lovely woman whose passing has touched me as if she were a dear friend. Jo Beverley’s “Happily Ever-afters” are treasures I and her fans will cherish forever. What a legacy! What a woman!
I’m shocked and sad that I never got to actually meet Jo, but feel that I sort-of did. When writing my historical romance trilogy, I needed facts on Peerage. Loving Jo’s books, I knew she was the authority on the subject, so thought I’d chance emailing her my quandary, not really expecting that a famous author like Jo Beverley would take the time or even care about me to respond. But lo and behold, my inbox “dinged” within minutes and it was Jo with her insight, her knowledge that she so graciously shared while inspiring this aspiring author she didn’t know from Adam. I’m forever grateful to this lovely woman whose passing has touched me as if she were a dear friend. Jo Beverley’s “Happily Ever-afters” are treasures I and her fans will cherish forever. What a legacy! What a woman!
I’m shocked and sad that I never got to actually meet Jo, but feel that I sort-of did. When writing my historical romance trilogy, I needed facts on Peerage. Loving Jo’s books, I knew she was the authority on the subject, so thought I’d chance emailing her my quandary, not really expecting that a famous author like Jo Beverley would take the time or even care about me to respond. But lo and behold, my inbox “dinged” within minutes and it was Jo with her insight, her knowledge that she so graciously shared while inspiring this aspiring author she didn’t know from Adam. I’m forever grateful to this lovely woman whose passing has touched me as if she were a dear friend. Jo Beverley’s “Happily Ever-afters” are treasures I and her fans will cherish forever. What a legacy! What a woman!
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. Just bought her latest book the other day. I remember Jo from when we were both members of the Ottawa Romance Writers Association (ORWA). Jo hadn’t been published yet but her talent was obvious even then. And, yes, I do have copies of all of her books. I recently introduced a friend to Jo’s books; and that person has also become a fan. During our time at ORWA, Jo and I discovered our mutual admiration for another great author – Dorothy Dunnett. When she was demonstrating examples of great writing at ORWA talks, Jo often used quotations from Dorothy’s Lymond Chronicles as examples. Jo, you will be missed.
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. Just bought her latest book the other day. I remember Jo from when we were both members of the Ottawa Romance Writers Association (ORWA). Jo hadn’t been published yet but her talent was obvious even then. And, yes, I do have copies of all of her books. I recently introduced a friend to Jo’s books; and that person has also become a fan. During our time at ORWA, Jo and I discovered our mutual admiration for another great author – Dorothy Dunnett. When she was demonstrating examples of great writing at ORWA talks, Jo often used quotations from Dorothy’s Lymond Chronicles as examples. Jo, you will be missed.
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. Just bought her latest book the other day. I remember Jo from when we were both members of the Ottawa Romance Writers Association (ORWA). Jo hadn’t been published yet but her talent was obvious even then. And, yes, I do have copies of all of her books. I recently introduced a friend to Jo’s books; and that person has also become a fan. During our time at ORWA, Jo and I discovered our mutual admiration for another great author – Dorothy Dunnett. When she was demonstrating examples of great writing at ORWA talks, Jo often used quotations from Dorothy’s Lymond Chronicles as examples. Jo, you will be missed.
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. Just bought her latest book the other day. I remember Jo from when we were both members of the Ottawa Romance Writers Association (ORWA). Jo hadn’t been published yet but her talent was obvious even then. And, yes, I do have copies of all of her books. I recently introduced a friend to Jo’s books; and that person has also become a fan. During our time at ORWA, Jo and I discovered our mutual admiration for another great author – Dorothy Dunnett. When she was demonstrating examples of great writing at ORWA talks, Jo often used quotations from Dorothy’s Lymond Chronicles as examples. Jo, you will be missed.
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. Just bought her latest book the other day. I remember Jo from when we were both members of the Ottawa Romance Writers Association (ORWA). Jo hadn’t been published yet but her talent was obvious even then. And, yes, I do have copies of all of her books. I recently introduced a friend to Jo’s books; and that person has also become a fan. During our time at ORWA, Jo and I discovered our mutual admiration for another great author – Dorothy Dunnett. When she was demonstrating examples of great writing at ORWA talks, Jo often used quotations from Dorothy’s Lymond Chronicles as examples. Jo, you will be missed.
Unfortunately I was not blessed to meet Jo in person; however, through her posts and chats, she made me feel as if I was in the same room relaxing and enjoying her company. Jo was such a wonderful writer; her books drew the reader in like a piece of rich, decadent chocolate (for those of us who are chocoholics). Heaven has gained a wonderful storyteller and we’ll certainly miss her here on Earth. RIP, Jo…thank you for the hours of great reading.
Unfortunately I was not blessed to meet Jo in person; however, through her posts and chats, she made me feel as if I was in the same room relaxing and enjoying her company. Jo was such a wonderful writer; her books drew the reader in like a piece of rich, decadent chocolate (for those of us who are chocoholics). Heaven has gained a wonderful storyteller and we’ll certainly miss her here on Earth. RIP, Jo…thank you for the hours of great reading.
Unfortunately I was not blessed to meet Jo in person; however, through her posts and chats, she made me feel as if I was in the same room relaxing and enjoying her company. Jo was such a wonderful writer; her books drew the reader in like a piece of rich, decadent chocolate (for those of us who are chocoholics). Heaven has gained a wonderful storyteller and we’ll certainly miss her here on Earth. RIP, Jo…thank you for the hours of great reading.
Unfortunately I was not blessed to meet Jo in person; however, through her posts and chats, she made me feel as if I was in the same room relaxing and enjoying her company. Jo was such a wonderful writer; her books drew the reader in like a piece of rich, decadent chocolate (for those of us who are chocoholics). Heaven has gained a wonderful storyteller and we’ll certainly miss her here on Earth. RIP, Jo…thank you for the hours of great reading.
Unfortunately I was not blessed to meet Jo in person; however, through her posts and chats, she made me feel as if I was in the same room relaxing and enjoying her company. Jo was such a wonderful writer; her books drew the reader in like a piece of rich, decadent chocolate (for those of us who are chocoholics). Heaven has gained a wonderful storyteller and we’ll certainly miss her here on Earth. RIP, Jo…thank you for the hours of great reading.
She was one of my first favorite Regency Romance authors and she inspired me to writer. So sad to know there will be no more books from her. Thank you, Jo, for so many enjoyable hours. You will be missed. RIP.
She was one of my first favorite Regency Romance authors and she inspired me to writer. So sad to know there will be no more books from her. Thank you, Jo, for so many enjoyable hours. You will be missed. RIP.
She was one of my first favorite Regency Romance authors and she inspired me to writer. So sad to know there will be no more books from her. Thank you, Jo, for so many enjoyable hours. You will be missed. RIP.
She was one of my first favorite Regency Romance authors and she inspired me to writer. So sad to know there will be no more books from her. Thank you, Jo, for so many enjoyable hours. You will be missed. RIP.
She was one of my first favorite Regency Romance authors and she inspired me to writer. So sad to know there will be no more books from her. Thank you, Jo, for so many enjoyable hours. You will be missed. RIP.
Such sad news. The Rogues are one of my very favorite series and of course whole Malloren series … she will never be far from my thoughts as I regularly do re-reads of the whole series. Thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given so many over the years, we will miss you and the characters you created tremendously. Condolences to the family and her vast “adopted” family of friends and readers
Such sad news. The Rogues are one of my very favorite series and of course whole Malloren series … she will never be far from my thoughts as I regularly do re-reads of the whole series. Thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given so many over the years, we will miss you and the characters you created tremendously. Condolences to the family and her vast “adopted” family of friends and readers
Such sad news. The Rogues are one of my very favorite series and of course whole Malloren series … she will never be far from my thoughts as I regularly do re-reads of the whole series. Thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given so many over the years, we will miss you and the characters you created tremendously. Condolences to the family and her vast “adopted” family of friends and readers
Such sad news. The Rogues are one of my very favorite series and of course whole Malloren series … she will never be far from my thoughts as I regularly do re-reads of the whole series. Thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given so many over the years, we will miss you and the characters you created tremendously. Condolences to the family and her vast “adopted” family of friends and readers
Such sad news. The Rogues are one of my very favorite series and of course whole Malloren series … she will never be far from my thoughts as I regularly do re-reads of the whole series. Thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given so many over the years, we will miss you and the characters you created tremendously. Condolences to the family and her vast “adopted” family of friends and readers
How very sad to learn this news! One less author who I always looked forward to reading. I never met her, but I’ll still miss her.
How very sad to learn this news! One less author who I always looked forward to reading. I never met her, but I’ll still miss her.
How very sad to learn this news! One less author who I always looked forward to reading. I never met her, but I’ll still miss her.
How very sad to learn this news! One less author who I always looked forward to reading. I never met her, but I’ll still miss her.
How very sad to learn this news! One less author who I always looked forward to reading. I never met her, but I’ll still miss her.
A goddess among us. Better (harder) than that: a wonderful, witty, human person. And a helluva writer. We shall not see her like again.
A goddess among us. Better (harder) than that: a wonderful, witty, human person. And a helluva writer. We shall not see her like again.
A goddess among us. Better (harder) than that: a wonderful, witty, human person. And a helluva writer. We shall not see her like again.
A goddess among us. Better (harder) than that: a wonderful, witty, human person. And a helluva writer. We shall not see her like again.
A goddess among us. Better (harder) than that: a wonderful, witty, human person. And a helluva writer. We shall not see her like again.
My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met her once at a book signing and was a part of her Yahoo group for awhile. I love all her books and have read them multiple times. I just can not believe that she is gone! The world is a poorer place without her in it! 🙁
My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met her once at a book signing and was a part of her Yahoo group for awhile. I love all her books and have read them multiple times. I just can not believe that she is gone! The world is a poorer place without her in it! 🙁
My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met her once at a book signing and was a part of her Yahoo group for awhile. I love all her books and have read them multiple times. I just can not believe that she is gone! The world is a poorer place without her in it! 🙁
My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met her once at a book signing and was a part of her Yahoo group for awhile. I love all her books and have read them multiple times. I just can not believe that she is gone! The world is a poorer place without her in it! 🙁
My condolences to Jo’s family and friends. I met her once at a book signing and was a part of her Yahoo group for awhile. I love all her books and have read them multiple times. I just can not believe that she is gone! The world is a poorer place without her in it! 🙁
For the past few years I had the privilege of working with Jo as the publisher (ePublishing Works) of several of her early books. Jo frequently changed her author profile photo which is a bit unusual as many authors NEVER update their picture.
When I commented about this in one of our discussions she told me it was out of consideration for her fans so they wouldn’t be unduly shocked should they ever encounter her in person.
That pretty much epitomizes Jo Beverley. While ever a proper lady, she maintained an unpretentious and approachable air that always drew people to her.
Jo, we’ll miss you but your legacy will live on for generations to come.
For the past few years I had the privilege of working with Jo as the publisher (ePublishing Works) of several of her early books. Jo frequently changed her author profile photo which is a bit unusual as many authors NEVER update their picture.
When I commented about this in one of our discussions she told me it was out of consideration for her fans so they wouldn’t be unduly shocked should they ever encounter her in person.
That pretty much epitomizes Jo Beverley. While ever a proper lady, she maintained an unpretentious and approachable air that always drew people to her.
Jo, we’ll miss you but your legacy will live on for generations to come.
For the past few years I had the privilege of working with Jo as the publisher (ePublishing Works) of several of her early books. Jo frequently changed her author profile photo which is a bit unusual as many authors NEVER update their picture.
When I commented about this in one of our discussions she told me it was out of consideration for her fans so they wouldn’t be unduly shocked should they ever encounter her in person.
That pretty much epitomizes Jo Beverley. While ever a proper lady, she maintained an unpretentious and approachable air that always drew people to her.
Jo, we’ll miss you but your legacy will live on for generations to come.
For the past few years I had the privilege of working with Jo as the publisher (ePublishing Works) of several of her early books. Jo frequently changed her author profile photo which is a bit unusual as many authors NEVER update their picture.
When I commented about this in one of our discussions she told me it was out of consideration for her fans so they wouldn’t be unduly shocked should they ever encounter her in person.
That pretty much epitomizes Jo Beverley. While ever a proper lady, she maintained an unpretentious and approachable air that always drew people to her.
Jo, we’ll miss you but your legacy will live on for generations to come.
For the past few years I had the privilege of working with Jo as the publisher (ePublishing Works) of several of her early books. Jo frequently changed her author profile photo which is a bit unusual as many authors NEVER update their picture.
When I commented about this in one of our discussions she told me it was out of consideration for her fans so they wouldn’t be unduly shocked should they ever encounter her in person.
That pretty much epitomizes Jo Beverley. While ever a proper lady, she maintained an unpretentious and approachable air that always drew people to her.
Jo, we’ll miss you but your legacy will live on for generations to come.
The first time I wrote to Jo Beverley, was in 1994 in care of her editor. I had just finished “My Lady Notorious” and was blown away by the world she developed but disturbed by the cruelty of Chastity’s father. Certainly a touch of madness there.
I was surprised and thrilled that she wrote me back – since this all involved paper, ink and postage stamps. She talked about appreciating reader feedback and the realities of wealthy, aristocratic males who had very few limits on their behavior. It was a lovely letter. She also sent me an autographed “Waiting for Rothgar” book plate that I still hold dear. She and the worlds she created will be greatly missed.
The first time I wrote to Jo Beverley, was in 1994 in care of her editor. I had just finished “My Lady Notorious” and was blown away by the world she developed but disturbed by the cruelty of Chastity’s father. Certainly a touch of madness there.
I was surprised and thrilled that she wrote me back – since this all involved paper, ink and postage stamps. She talked about appreciating reader feedback and the realities of wealthy, aristocratic males who had very few limits on their behavior. It was a lovely letter. She also sent me an autographed “Waiting for Rothgar” book plate that I still hold dear. She and the worlds she created will be greatly missed.
The first time I wrote to Jo Beverley, was in 1994 in care of her editor. I had just finished “My Lady Notorious” and was blown away by the world she developed but disturbed by the cruelty of Chastity’s father. Certainly a touch of madness there.
I was surprised and thrilled that she wrote me back – since this all involved paper, ink and postage stamps. She talked about appreciating reader feedback and the realities of wealthy, aristocratic males who had very few limits on their behavior. It was a lovely letter. She also sent me an autographed “Waiting for Rothgar” book plate that I still hold dear. She and the worlds she created will be greatly missed.
The first time I wrote to Jo Beverley, was in 1994 in care of her editor. I had just finished “My Lady Notorious” and was blown away by the world she developed but disturbed by the cruelty of Chastity’s father. Certainly a touch of madness there.
I was surprised and thrilled that she wrote me back – since this all involved paper, ink and postage stamps. She talked about appreciating reader feedback and the realities of wealthy, aristocratic males who had very few limits on their behavior. It was a lovely letter. She also sent me an autographed “Waiting for Rothgar” book plate that I still hold dear. She and the worlds she created will be greatly missed.
The first time I wrote to Jo Beverley, was in 1994 in care of her editor. I had just finished “My Lady Notorious” and was blown away by the world she developed but disturbed by the cruelty of Chastity’s father. Certainly a touch of madness there.
I was surprised and thrilled that she wrote me back – since this all involved paper, ink and postage stamps. She talked about appreciating reader feedback and the realities of wealthy, aristocratic males who had very few limits on their behavior. It was a lovely letter. She also sent me an autographed “Waiting for Rothgar” book plate that I still hold dear. She and the worlds she created will be greatly missed.
I can’t believe Jo Beverley is gone. She’s one of the pillars of the Regency historical genre, and one of the reasons I wanted to write in it, too. I’m so sorry, to her family and friends, you dear Word Wenches here (Mary Jo, hugs). Though I was privileged to have just a few private exchanges with Jo over the years on Regency matters, my main feeling toward her was AWE. It reminds me to let the other authors who’ve been so important to me as a reader, fan, and writer, to let them know how much I admire them. I am glad she got to live in England again for a while before she left us. There will never be another like her. 🙁
xo,
Gaelen Foley
I can’t believe Jo Beverley is gone. She’s one of the pillars of the Regency historical genre, and one of the reasons I wanted to write in it, too. I’m so sorry, to her family and friends, you dear Word Wenches here (Mary Jo, hugs). Though I was privileged to have just a few private exchanges with Jo over the years on Regency matters, my main feeling toward her was AWE. It reminds me to let the other authors who’ve been so important to me as a reader, fan, and writer, to let them know how much I admire them. I am glad she got to live in England again for a while before she left us. There will never be another like her. 🙁
xo,
Gaelen Foley
I can’t believe Jo Beverley is gone. She’s one of the pillars of the Regency historical genre, and one of the reasons I wanted to write in it, too. I’m so sorry, to her family and friends, you dear Word Wenches here (Mary Jo, hugs). Though I was privileged to have just a few private exchanges with Jo over the years on Regency matters, my main feeling toward her was AWE. It reminds me to let the other authors who’ve been so important to me as a reader, fan, and writer, to let them know how much I admire them. I am glad she got to live in England again for a while before she left us. There will never be another like her. 🙁
xo,
Gaelen Foley
I can’t believe Jo Beverley is gone. She’s one of the pillars of the Regency historical genre, and one of the reasons I wanted to write in it, too. I’m so sorry, to her family and friends, you dear Word Wenches here (Mary Jo, hugs). Though I was privileged to have just a few private exchanges with Jo over the years on Regency matters, my main feeling toward her was AWE. It reminds me to let the other authors who’ve been so important to me as a reader, fan, and writer, to let them know how much I admire them. I am glad she got to live in England again for a while before she left us. There will never be another like her. 🙁
xo,
Gaelen Foley
I can’t believe Jo Beverley is gone. She’s one of the pillars of the Regency historical genre, and one of the reasons I wanted to write in it, too. I’m so sorry, to her family and friends, you dear Word Wenches here (Mary Jo, hugs). Though I was privileged to have just a few private exchanges with Jo over the years on Regency matters, my main feeling toward her was AWE. It reminds me to let the other authors who’ve been so important to me as a reader, fan, and writer, to let them know how much I admire them. I am glad she got to live in England again for a while before she left us. There will never be another like her. 🙁
xo,
Gaelen Foley
What a loss. All the more reason to cherish and hold her books closer to our hearts.
Rest in peace.
What a loss. All the more reason to cherish and hold her books closer to our hearts.
Rest in peace.
What a loss. All the more reason to cherish and hold her books closer to our hearts.
Rest in peace.
What a loss. All the more reason to cherish and hold her books closer to our hearts.
Rest in peace.
What a loss. All the more reason to cherish and hold her books closer to our hearts.
Rest in peace.
Jo Beverley gave me years of reading pleasure, and I was delighted to win one of her older books last year. she will be missed by all her reader. God bless her family and friends.
Jo Beverley gave me years of reading pleasure, and I was delighted to win one of her older books last year. she will be missed by all her reader. God bless her family and friends.
Jo Beverley gave me years of reading pleasure, and I was delighted to win one of her older books last year. she will be missed by all her reader. God bless her family and friends.
Jo Beverley gave me years of reading pleasure, and I was delighted to win one of her older books last year. she will be missed by all her reader. God bless her family and friends.
Jo Beverley gave me years of reading pleasure, and I was delighted to win one of her older books last year. she will be missed by all her reader. God bless her family and friends.
I discovered Jo Beverly through her “To Rescue a Rogue” in 2006 (I was late to reading historical romance). It’s still on my annual re-read list as a favorite. I was so glad she had an extensive (to me) backlist. Then I realized she was “that Jo” from the RRA-L listserve and I’d been chatting with her online for years!
I will miss her emails and her books, and I know when I finish the last one, I’m going to bawl like a baby.
I don’t normally post on these kinds of things, but her husband posted on the RRA-L list and said the family was finding comfort in seeing the comments from so many who will miss her. So I wanted to add a note – I will miss this woman, even though I never got to meet her IRL.
I discovered Jo Beverly through her “To Rescue a Rogue” in 2006 (I was late to reading historical romance). It’s still on my annual re-read list as a favorite. I was so glad she had an extensive (to me) backlist. Then I realized she was “that Jo” from the RRA-L listserve and I’d been chatting with her online for years!
I will miss her emails and her books, and I know when I finish the last one, I’m going to bawl like a baby.
I don’t normally post on these kinds of things, but her husband posted on the RRA-L list and said the family was finding comfort in seeing the comments from so many who will miss her. So I wanted to add a note – I will miss this woman, even though I never got to meet her IRL.
I discovered Jo Beverly through her “To Rescue a Rogue” in 2006 (I was late to reading historical romance). It’s still on my annual re-read list as a favorite. I was so glad she had an extensive (to me) backlist. Then I realized she was “that Jo” from the RRA-L listserve and I’d been chatting with her online for years!
I will miss her emails and her books, and I know when I finish the last one, I’m going to bawl like a baby.
I don’t normally post on these kinds of things, but her husband posted on the RRA-L list and said the family was finding comfort in seeing the comments from so many who will miss her. So I wanted to add a note – I will miss this woman, even though I never got to meet her IRL.
I discovered Jo Beverly through her “To Rescue a Rogue” in 2006 (I was late to reading historical romance). It’s still on my annual re-read list as a favorite. I was so glad she had an extensive (to me) backlist. Then I realized she was “that Jo” from the RRA-L listserve and I’d been chatting with her online for years!
I will miss her emails and her books, and I know when I finish the last one, I’m going to bawl like a baby.
I don’t normally post on these kinds of things, but her husband posted on the RRA-L list and said the family was finding comfort in seeing the comments from so many who will miss her. So I wanted to add a note – I will miss this woman, even though I never got to meet her IRL.
I discovered Jo Beverly through her “To Rescue a Rogue” in 2006 (I was late to reading historical romance). It’s still on my annual re-read list as a favorite. I was so glad she had an extensive (to me) backlist. Then I realized she was “that Jo” from the RRA-L listserve and I’d been chatting with her online for years!
I will miss her emails and her books, and I know when I finish the last one, I’m going to bawl like a baby.
I don’t normally post on these kinds of things, but her husband posted on the RRA-L list and said the family was finding comfort in seeing the comments from so many who will miss her. So I wanted to add a note – I will miss this woman, even though I never got to meet her IRL.
We are consoled only in knowing that, for so long as we can still hear her voice when we read her books, she will never be gone from our lives.
We are consoled only in knowing that, for so long as we can still hear her voice when we read her books, she will never be gone from our lives.
We are consoled only in knowing that, for so long as we can still hear her voice when we read her books, she will never be gone from our lives.
We are consoled only in knowing that, for so long as we can still hear her voice when we read her books, she will never be gone from our lives.
We are consoled only in knowing that, for so long as we can still hear her voice when we read her books, she will never be gone from our lives.
Sad news for all. A favorite author, and one who turned me on to historical romance, and a great personality, always so pleasant and knowledgeable chatting with fans.
Sad news for all. A favorite author, and one who turned me on to historical romance, and a great personality, always so pleasant and knowledgeable chatting with fans.
Sad news for all. A favorite author, and one who turned me on to historical romance, and a great personality, always so pleasant and knowledgeable chatting with fans.
Sad news for all. A favorite author, and one who turned me on to historical romance, and a great personality, always so pleasant and knowledgeable chatting with fans.
Sad news for all. A favorite author, and one who turned me on to historical romance, and a great personality, always so pleasant and knowledgeable chatting with fans.
So sad to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Her books have been my friends for many years, in fact they were a wonderful distraction during some tough times. I am truly saddened and send my deepest condolences to her friends and family. What a legacy she has left behind; her books are that rare thing – romance coupled with real wit and intelligence. I was never lucky enough to meet her but mourn her passing.
So sad to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Her books have been my friends for many years, in fact they were a wonderful distraction during some tough times. I am truly saddened and send my deepest condolences to her friends and family. What a legacy she has left behind; her books are that rare thing – romance coupled with real wit and intelligence. I was never lucky enough to meet her but mourn her passing.
So sad to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Her books have been my friends for many years, in fact they were a wonderful distraction during some tough times. I am truly saddened and send my deepest condolences to her friends and family. What a legacy she has left behind; her books are that rare thing – romance coupled with real wit and intelligence. I was never lucky enough to meet her but mourn her passing.
So sad to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Her books have been my friends for many years, in fact they were a wonderful distraction during some tough times. I am truly saddened and send my deepest condolences to her friends and family. What a legacy she has left behind; her books are that rare thing – romance coupled with real wit and intelligence. I was never lucky enough to meet her but mourn her passing.
So sad to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Her books have been my friends for many years, in fact they were a wonderful distraction during some tough times. I am truly saddened and send my deepest condolences to her friends and family. What a legacy she has left behind; her books are that rare thing – romance coupled with real wit and intelligence. I was never lucky enough to meet her but mourn her passing.
My condolences to you who knew her personally and her family. She will be very much missed. I used many of her historical helps!! Her books brought my love of reading back. I had read heavily while a child and teenager but had stopped due to a very hectic schedule. Then I listened to An Arranged Marriage while walking. Soon the audio was not fast enough. I anxiously waited for each book and enjoyed every one.
My condolences to you who knew her personally and her family. She will be very much missed. I used many of her historical helps!! Her books brought my love of reading back. I had read heavily while a child and teenager but had stopped due to a very hectic schedule. Then I listened to An Arranged Marriage while walking. Soon the audio was not fast enough. I anxiously waited for each book and enjoyed every one.
My condolences to you who knew her personally and her family. She will be very much missed. I used many of her historical helps!! Her books brought my love of reading back. I had read heavily while a child and teenager but had stopped due to a very hectic schedule. Then I listened to An Arranged Marriage while walking. Soon the audio was not fast enough. I anxiously waited for each book and enjoyed every one.
My condolences to you who knew her personally and her family. She will be very much missed. I used many of her historical helps!! Her books brought my love of reading back. I had read heavily while a child and teenager but had stopped due to a very hectic schedule. Then I listened to An Arranged Marriage while walking. Soon the audio was not fast enough. I anxiously waited for each book and enjoyed every one.
My condolences to you who knew her personally and her family. She will be very much missed. I used many of her historical helps!! Her books brought my love of reading back. I had read heavily while a child and teenager but had stopped due to a very hectic schedule. Then I listened to An Arranged Marriage while walking. Soon the audio was not fast enough. I anxiously waited for each book and enjoyed every one.
I’m an avid reader of Jo Beverley’s books. I have read every one of her books in the Malloren series, and all by the last two books in the Company of Rogues series. I have both of those to read. I will truly miss reading her novels. She was a tremendous author.
I’m an avid reader of Jo Beverley’s books. I have read every one of her books in the Malloren series, and all by the last two books in the Company of Rogues series. I have both of those to read. I will truly miss reading her novels. She was a tremendous author.
I’m an avid reader of Jo Beverley’s books. I have read every one of her books in the Malloren series, and all by the last two books in the Company of Rogues series. I have both of those to read. I will truly miss reading her novels. She was a tremendous author.
I’m an avid reader of Jo Beverley’s books. I have read every one of her books in the Malloren series, and all by the last two books in the Company of Rogues series. I have both of those to read. I will truly miss reading her novels. She was a tremendous author.
I’m an avid reader of Jo Beverley’s books. I have read every one of her books in the Malloren series, and all by the last two books in the Company of Rogues series. I have both of those to read. I will truly miss reading her novels. She was a tremendous author.
Jo was a wonderful lady and talented writer and author. I remember her very well thought-out and informative posts in the RRA-L listserv many years ago. She was kind enough to respond to an introverted teenager whom, I’m sure, was sometimes a pest. I always felt included and accepted, and that was in part because of the kindness of the authors there, including Jo. Many of her books are on my keeper shelves. I will very much miss her.
Jo was a wonderful lady and talented writer and author. I remember her very well thought-out and informative posts in the RRA-L listserv many years ago. She was kind enough to respond to an introverted teenager whom, I’m sure, was sometimes a pest. I always felt included and accepted, and that was in part because of the kindness of the authors there, including Jo. Many of her books are on my keeper shelves. I will very much miss her.
Jo was a wonderful lady and talented writer and author. I remember her very well thought-out and informative posts in the RRA-L listserv many years ago. She was kind enough to respond to an introverted teenager whom, I’m sure, was sometimes a pest. I always felt included and accepted, and that was in part because of the kindness of the authors there, including Jo. Many of her books are on my keeper shelves. I will very much miss her.
Jo was a wonderful lady and talented writer and author. I remember her very well thought-out and informative posts in the RRA-L listserv many years ago. She was kind enough to respond to an introverted teenager whom, I’m sure, was sometimes a pest. I always felt included and accepted, and that was in part because of the kindness of the authors there, including Jo. Many of her books are on my keeper shelves. I will very much miss her.
Jo was a wonderful lady and talented writer and author. I remember her very well thought-out and informative posts in the RRA-L listserv many years ago. She was kind enough to respond to an introverted teenager whom, I’m sure, was sometimes a pest. I always felt included and accepted, and that was in part because of the kindness of the authors there, including Jo. Many of her books are on my keeper shelves. I will very much miss her.
We were part of the same writing group in Ottawa for a couple of years and I remember a sharp, very astute, and quite kind adviser to younger writers. I’m glad I was able to know her, however briefly, and I’m sad she’s left us. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
We were part of the same writing group in Ottawa for a couple of years and I remember a sharp, very astute, and quite kind adviser to younger writers. I’m glad I was able to know her, however briefly, and I’m sad she’s left us. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
We were part of the same writing group in Ottawa for a couple of years and I remember a sharp, very astute, and quite kind adviser to younger writers. I’m glad I was able to know her, however briefly, and I’m sad she’s left us. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
We were part of the same writing group in Ottawa for a couple of years and I remember a sharp, very astute, and quite kind adviser to younger writers. I’m glad I was able to know her, however briefly, and I’m sad she’s left us. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
We were part of the same writing group in Ottawa for a couple of years and I remember a sharp, very astute, and quite kind adviser to younger writers. I’m glad I was able to know her, however briefly, and I’m sad she’s left us. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
Jo will be missed… So sad to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed her books for years. Wish I had had the opportunity to have met her.
Romance books are my passion 🐋🐚🦀🐙
Jo will be missed… So sad to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed her books for years. Wish I had had the opportunity to have met her.
Romance books are my passion 🐋🐚🦀🐙
Jo will be missed… So sad to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed her books for years. Wish I had had the opportunity to have met her.
Romance books are my passion 🐋🐚🦀🐙
Jo will be missed… So sad to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed her books for years. Wish I had had the opportunity to have met her.
Romance books are my passion 🐋🐚🦀🐙
Jo will be missed… So sad to hear of her passing. I have enjoyed her books for years. Wish I had had the opportunity to have met her.
Romance books are my passion 🐋🐚🦀🐙
I was sorry to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. I have all her books and am looking forward to the next one. My condolences to her family and friends.
I was sorry to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. I have all her books and am looking forward to the next one. My condolences to her family and friends.
I was sorry to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. I have all her books and am looking forward to the next one. My condolences to her family and friends.
I was sorry to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. I have all her books and am looking forward to the next one. My condolences to her family and friends.
I was sorry to hear of Jo Beverley’s passing. I have all her books and am looking forward to the next one. My condolences to her family and friends.
Introduced my Mother to Jo’s books when she first retired and we both Greatly appreciated her style!
We will miss her presense on the Library’s new book Shelf.
Introduced my Mother to Jo’s books when she first retired and we both Greatly appreciated her style!
We will miss her presense on the Library’s new book Shelf.
Introduced my Mother to Jo’s books when she first retired and we both Greatly appreciated her style!
We will miss her presense on the Library’s new book Shelf.
Introduced my Mother to Jo’s books when she first retired and we both Greatly appreciated her style!
We will miss her presense on the Library’s new book Shelf.
Introduced my Mother to Jo’s books when she first retired and we both Greatly appreciated her style!
We will miss her presense on the Library’s new book Shelf.
I have just learnt of Jo Beverley’s passing and am still feeling wobbly from the shock. As a reader of all her books and most of her blogs I cannot count the many, many hours of delight she gave me, and will continue to give me. Enthralling me with people she introduced into my reading world, stretching my mind with her command of history.
My thanks to all of you Word Wenches that in your sorry you still still gave us readers this space to share our sorry, Thank you, I hope as time passes the joy of your memories will leaven the loss
If possible could you pass on my sympathy to all Jo’s family with thanks to Melissa Beverly for being the Whip for this Blog.
I have just learnt of Jo Beverley’s passing and am still feeling wobbly from the shock. As a reader of all her books and most of her blogs I cannot count the many, many hours of delight she gave me, and will continue to give me. Enthralling me with people she introduced into my reading world, stretching my mind with her command of history.
My thanks to all of you Word Wenches that in your sorry you still still gave us readers this space to share our sorry, Thank you, I hope as time passes the joy of your memories will leaven the loss
If possible could you pass on my sympathy to all Jo’s family with thanks to Melissa Beverly for being the Whip for this Blog.
I have just learnt of Jo Beverley’s passing and am still feeling wobbly from the shock. As a reader of all her books and most of her blogs I cannot count the many, many hours of delight she gave me, and will continue to give me. Enthralling me with people she introduced into my reading world, stretching my mind with her command of history.
My thanks to all of you Word Wenches that in your sorry you still still gave us readers this space to share our sorry, Thank you, I hope as time passes the joy of your memories will leaven the loss
If possible could you pass on my sympathy to all Jo’s family with thanks to Melissa Beverly for being the Whip for this Blog.
I have just learnt of Jo Beverley’s passing and am still feeling wobbly from the shock. As a reader of all her books and most of her blogs I cannot count the many, many hours of delight she gave me, and will continue to give me. Enthralling me with people she introduced into my reading world, stretching my mind with her command of history.
My thanks to all of you Word Wenches that in your sorry you still still gave us readers this space to share our sorry, Thank you, I hope as time passes the joy of your memories will leaven the loss
If possible could you pass on my sympathy to all Jo’s family with thanks to Melissa Beverly for being the Whip for this Blog.
I have just learnt of Jo Beverley’s passing and am still feeling wobbly from the shock. As a reader of all her books and most of her blogs I cannot count the many, many hours of delight she gave me, and will continue to give me. Enthralling me with people she introduced into my reading world, stretching my mind with her command of history.
My thanks to all of you Word Wenches that in your sorry you still still gave us readers this space to share our sorry, Thank you, I hope as time passes the joy of your memories will leaven the loss
If possible could you pass on my sympathy to all Jo’s family with thanks to Melissa Beverly for being the Whip for this Blog.
Janet Boyd, one of the gifts of the internet is that we can share our feelings on occasions like this. Jo was as special as her stories, and she has left a legacy for all of us.
Janet Boyd, one of the gifts of the internet is that we can share our feelings on occasions like this. Jo was as special as her stories, and she has left a legacy for all of us.
Janet Boyd, one of the gifts of the internet is that we can share our feelings on occasions like this. Jo was as special as her stories, and she has left a legacy for all of us.
Janet Boyd, one of the gifts of the internet is that we can share our feelings on occasions like this. Jo was as special as her stories, and she has left a legacy for all of us.
Janet Boyd, one of the gifts of the internet is that we can share our feelings on occasions like this. Jo was as special as her stories, and she has left a legacy for all of us.
After thinking that the only writer in the Regency period was Georgette Heyer (for the first 40 odd years of my life) I discovered Jo Beverly only this year and have been ravenously devouring her books – thank God for Amazon which when I ventured onto it and looked for ‘Heyer’ sent me towards ‘Beverley’!
Her writing has been a delight, and has given me a fresh lease on life, love and romance!
I regret only discovering her work as she was departing life, yet know she joins all the those dearest and best who have scribbled in ink.
though he is a bit late for her period… perhaps Hopkins says it best in Heaven Haven
I have desired to go where springs not fail
to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail
and a few lilies blow,
and I have asked to be where no storms come
where the green swell is in the havens dumb
and out of the swing of the sea
After thinking that the only writer in the Regency period was Georgette Heyer (for the first 40 odd years of my life) I discovered Jo Beverly only this year and have been ravenously devouring her books – thank God for Amazon which when I ventured onto it and looked for ‘Heyer’ sent me towards ‘Beverley’!
Her writing has been a delight, and has given me a fresh lease on life, love and romance!
I regret only discovering her work as she was departing life, yet know she joins all the those dearest and best who have scribbled in ink.
though he is a bit late for her period… perhaps Hopkins says it best in Heaven Haven
I have desired to go where springs not fail
to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail
and a few lilies blow,
and I have asked to be where no storms come
where the green swell is in the havens dumb
and out of the swing of the sea
After thinking that the only writer in the Regency period was Georgette Heyer (for the first 40 odd years of my life) I discovered Jo Beverly only this year and have been ravenously devouring her books – thank God for Amazon which when I ventured onto it and looked for ‘Heyer’ sent me towards ‘Beverley’!
Her writing has been a delight, and has given me a fresh lease on life, love and romance!
I regret only discovering her work as she was departing life, yet know she joins all the those dearest and best who have scribbled in ink.
though he is a bit late for her period… perhaps Hopkins says it best in Heaven Haven
I have desired to go where springs not fail
to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail
and a few lilies blow,
and I have asked to be where no storms come
where the green swell is in the havens dumb
and out of the swing of the sea
After thinking that the only writer in the Regency period was Georgette Heyer (for the first 40 odd years of my life) I discovered Jo Beverly only this year and have been ravenously devouring her books – thank God for Amazon which when I ventured onto it and looked for ‘Heyer’ sent me towards ‘Beverley’!
Her writing has been a delight, and has given me a fresh lease on life, love and romance!
I regret only discovering her work as she was departing life, yet know she joins all the those dearest and best who have scribbled in ink.
though he is a bit late for her period… perhaps Hopkins says it best in Heaven Haven
I have desired to go where springs not fail
to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail
and a few lilies blow,
and I have asked to be where no storms come
where the green swell is in the havens dumb
and out of the swing of the sea
After thinking that the only writer in the Regency period was Georgette Heyer (for the first 40 odd years of my life) I discovered Jo Beverly only this year and have been ravenously devouring her books – thank God for Amazon which when I ventured onto it and looked for ‘Heyer’ sent me towards ‘Beverley’!
Her writing has been a delight, and has given me a fresh lease on life, love and romance!
I regret only discovering her work as she was departing life, yet know she joins all the those dearest and best who have scribbled in ink.
though he is a bit late for her period… perhaps Hopkins says it best in Heaven Haven
I have desired to go where springs not fail
to fields where flies no sharp and sided hail
and a few lilies blow,
and I have asked to be where no storms come
where the green swell is in the havens dumb
and out of the swing of the sea
Frances, that’s a lovely bit of poetry to commemorate Jo Beverley. I hope you continue to enjoy her many books even though she has moved on.
Frances, that’s a lovely bit of poetry to commemorate Jo Beverley. I hope you continue to enjoy her many books even though she has moved on.
Frances, that’s a lovely bit of poetry to commemorate Jo Beverley. I hope you continue to enjoy her many books even though she has moved on.
Frances, that’s a lovely bit of poetry to commemorate Jo Beverley. I hope you continue to enjoy her many books even though she has moved on.
Frances, that’s a lovely bit of poetry to commemorate Jo Beverley. I hope you continue to enjoy her many books even though she has moved on.
I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.
I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.
I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.
I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.
I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.
>>I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.<< It's very sad indeed, Mary. Jo was much loved and even more widely revered. What fun that you did A-Level Art together! (I have a university art degree myself and worked as a designer for many years, and I know that art was important to Jo.) When you get that first book published, maybe you can dedicate it to Jo. She'd have liked that, I'm sure. She went peacefully, but is SO very much missed.
>>I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.<< It's very sad indeed, Mary. Jo was much loved and even more widely revered. What fun that you did A-Level Art together! (I have a university art degree myself and worked as a designer for many years, and I know that art was important to Jo.) When you get that first book published, maybe you can dedicate it to Jo. She'd have liked that, I'm sure. She went peacefully, but is SO very much missed.
>>I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.<< It's very sad indeed, Mary. Jo was much loved and even more widely revered. What fun that you did A-Level Art together! (I have a university art degree myself and worked as a designer for many years, and I know that art was important to Jo.) When you get that first book published, maybe you can dedicate it to Jo. She'd have liked that, I'm sure. She went peacefully, but is SO very much missed.
>>I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.<< It's very sad indeed, Mary. Jo was much loved and even more widely revered. What fun that you did A-Level Art together! (I have a university art degree myself and worked as a designer for many years, and I know that art was important to Jo.) When you get that first book published, maybe you can dedicate it to Jo. She'd have liked that, I'm sure. She went peacefully, but is SO very much missed.
>>I found out last night from a fellow classmate that Jo had died. I cried when I heard. She was told off for writing stories during class and I was told off for drawing stories. We did A-Level Art together. I went on to become an artist and teacher but I also started writing seriously recently and followed what she was doing. I had the hope we might meet again one day, some time… Very sad that she has gone too soon.<< It's very sad indeed, Mary. Jo was much loved and even more widely revered. What fun that you did A-Level Art together! (I have a university art degree myself and worked as a designer for many years, and I know that art was important to Jo.) When you get that first book published, maybe you can dedicate it to Jo. She'd have liked that, I'm sure. She went peacefully, but is SO very much missed.