Try two chapters of THE BEEKEEPER'S APPRENTICE, Book 1 in the Mary Russell series here: http://tinyurl.com/cbqehs And THE LANGUAGE OF BEES is in stores on April 28, but you can read the first chapters at http://www.laurierking.com/?page_id=1149

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Visiting Ladies

One of the great pleasures of the writing life is getting to know other writers. I met Rhys Bowen, oh, many and many a year ago, and because we move in much the same circle geographically, I get to see her fairly often...

Tue at 6:55am

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Lisa at 8:44am July 8

I like her mysteries too.

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Adventures in Russell-land Part IV

This is the fourth episode, in which Russell’s Faithful Friends Alice and Merrily come to Dartmoor, and surround themselves with the work of Sabine Baring-Gould. (Click on each photo to enlarge.) Also, Miss Russell and her friends wish the author of this post many happy returns of the day...

July 4 at 10:23am

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Nevada Barr Oooh, boy, I can't wait. I so dearly love Mary. I, too, am in the midst. Middles get SO very squishy. Hot here. Damn hot. Read your latest (title's gone, poor brain) where the war left a man horribly sensitive and political intrigue follows post WWI. Most excellent.

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Laurie R. King at 7:19am July 8

Glad you liked it--Touchstone--I so want to make it the first in a series. Contract talks soon...

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The devil’s in the details

I hate plots. Why do I need a plot, anyway? I have 300 pages of all these great scenes with all these grand characters, and then I have to sit down and do a rewrite that makes sure it all makes sense. Because a mystery novel kind of needs to make sense...

July 2 at 7:42am

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Tammy at 12:57pm July 2

Why is it that the characters will only act of their own accord when it's CONTRARY to something you've already planned for them? Never when you need them to tell you what happens next?

Wendy at 8:03am July 3

because it is the characters and plot that keep us up reading half the night

Laurie R. King Hi, it's Vicki from the Virtual Book Club! Waves Our discussion of The Language of Bees starts today--come join in! And we should have Facebook Connect set up in the next few days, which will allow you to chime in through your Facebook login. :)

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July 1 at 12:44pm

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Adventures in Russell-Land Part III

The continuing adventures of two faithful Friends of Russell, who recently followed that great lady’s footsteps through the south of England. ******* The lasting impression I have about that very wet day traipsing up and down the streets of Oxford was how close together all the colleges stood...

June 30 at 5:56am

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Indies and other busy beez

It’s Indie Week–spread the word, and let me know if your favorite Indie bookstore is doing something fun. Send us pictures, and we’ll post them...

June 29 at 9:28am

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Fran at 12:07pm June 29

How veriy cool! I had no idea it was Indie week, but I have to admit, I really love working at one. Especially since I get to meet all the cool mystery authors!

Lisa at 12:11pm June 29

Hmm, will have to make a special trip to M is for Mystery this week!

Peggy at 2:28pm June 29

And i to Carpe Librum in Knoxville

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Adventures in Russell-land - Part II

The Bodelian Library is a must for anyone who is devoted to the Mary Russell mysteries, and traveling with Merrily, the former head librarian at Brown University, opens doors that might otherwise be barred...

June 24 at 11:13pm

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Friends of Russell, on the road

Two of the long-time Friends of Russell are on a tour of the British Isles, and have sent messages and photos (and, I admit, have assisted Russell herself in the posting of Twitter photos.) Please click on each photo below to enlarge...

June 24 at 11:13pm

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Russell tweets; Laurie talks; Dad reads

A trio of tidbits. First, Mary Russell has learned how to post photographs on Twitter. That lady, 109 years old and she’s ahead of me. Next, there is a new LRK interview for your ears to enjoy, with the delightful Barbara Gray in Cincinnati, here...

June 24 at 11:13pm

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Ann at 8:43am June 25

Mary always has been rather progressive!

Catherine at 9:52am June 25

Mary Russell rocks!

Steve at 5:19pm June 26

It's never too late to learn.

Laurie R. King Hi, this is Vicki from Laurie's Virtual Book Club! Waves A heads-up for audible members: you may have gotten an email earlier today about a 3-books-for-2-credits deal (link below). Among the books available is BEEK, which is a terrific listening experience. So if you're an audible member but don't have a BEEK audio, check it out! :D

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June 23 at 4:11pm

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Mark Maxwell Halfway through "The Language of Bees." It's fantastic! My wife and I have read all of your books! We particularly love Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. Brilliant idea, better than the original.

June 22 at 7:38am · Report

Susanne has just finished "Touchstone" ... incredible how long it took my book store this time to get the book. What wonderful, fascinating characters again!

June 21 at 9:23am · Report

Anthony Dee Varrone Just got home with The Language of Bees from the library. Ready to savor the further adventures of Mr & Mrs Holmes (Beg pardon Ms Russell!)

June 18 at 12:01pm · Report

Keri Sherman has just started Locked Rooms. I have re-read the entire series (again) in anticipation of reading The Language of Bees. Thank you for continuing with Mary Russell, she reminds me that I am a thinker not just another too busy to think mother!

June 17 at 8:15am · Report

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British invasion

Hey Brits, on the first of September, you’ll have your very own Language of Bees–and shortly thereafter, a tour: That’s right, the pub date is 1 September, and although we’re setting up events now, I can say that I’ll be at the Reading Festival of Crime on Sept 12, talking about Murder...

June 16 at 8:08am

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Megan at 11:37am June 16

LOVED it, my children had to watch hours of TV just so I could finish it in one gulp. :)

Laurie R. King If you live near Cincinnati, you can listen to an interview with Laurie on tonight's edition of Around Cincinnati on WVXU tonight at 7 PM, or listen to it on their website starting tomorrow, June 15: http://www.wvxu.org/

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June 14 at 3:36pm

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Jesse at 8:01pm June 14

I'm in Louisville so I will probably be looking for it on the web. Thanks.

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California Writin’

The California Crime Writers Conference began life as “No Crime Unpublished,” a writing conference run by the Southern California chapter of Sisters in Crime...

June 14 at 9:16am

Erin I am so excited- I just found this fan page! Laurie is my all time favorite!

June 12 at 9:30pm · Report

Laurie R. King is a keynote speaker at the California Crime Writers Conference in Pasadena this weekend -- details at: http://www.sistersincrimela.com/ccwc.htm

CALIFORINA CRIME WRITERS CONFERENCE -- Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles Chapter

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Sisters in Crime/LA and Mystery Writers of America/SoCal are co-sponsors of the inaugural California Crime Writers Conference (CCWC) scheduled for the weekend of June 13 - 14, 2009. The two-day event’s ...

June 12 at 9:34am

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Kait at 11:26am June 12

go Laurie! btw, the audio version of The Language of Bees is really well done! Keep 'em coming please! and soon!!

Rachel at 1:16pm June 13

Hey! I'm also in Jerusalem, reading a great book called "The Language of Bees"...:)

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A dreadful Choice

Sometimes, life is hard and all you can do is bleed. My friend Ayelet Waldman has a new book out that fills me with awe, that a person can feel so free about showing her wounds to the world...

June 9 at 8:52am

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Erin at 9:34am June 9

Thank you for sharing this, Laurie. I was just discussing this with my mother. I'm against abortion as birth control, but I'm pro-choice and Waldman puts into perspective one of the many reasons why women must have a choice. As it is said, "There but for the grace of God, go I."

Laurie R. King at 6:29am June 13

Sorry--it's Bad Mother.

Laurie R. King I had such a lot of fun with the Language of Bees events, which seems strange because whoever said a book tour was supposed to be fun? But I love libraries and got to talk at those a lot, and Fifteen Weeks of Bees was a blast. Thanks, everyone, for reciprocating by buying the book, perhaps we'll think of something similarly festive next year for The Green Man.

June 9 at 6:45am

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Milene at 12:09pm June 9

Don't wait it is so worth the hard cover price. Read it now and read it again later.

Teresa at 5:05pm June 9

you got so close to south bend when u were in Indy.... come North? how about Notre Dame bookstore? anyway, loved the book and bought it in Kindle and at Audible. it was fun reading it and I immediately listened to it.

Laurie R. King will be signing at Bookshop Santa Cruz tomorrow night, June 3, at 7:30. Come by and join Laurie as she signs and talks about The Language of Bees. Details: http://snipurl.com/jalx0

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:30 p.m. Location: Bookshop Santa Cruz Join us for a night of mystery & suspense. Bookshop Santa Cruz is proud to present local author LAURIE KING reading from her newest and already best-selling title, The Language of Bees. ...

June 2 at 11:44am

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Stacia at 12:19pm June 2

Man! I so need to live in the Bay Area!

Marian at 3:37am June 3

Just finished the book last night...exciting to the very end, and surprisingly touching also.

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Heifer International

I still can’t believe you guys contributed $10,000 to Heifer through the Team LRK page, and wanted to say, Thank you, again, for your support of this great organization...

June 1 at 6:47am

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Marian Up at 5:30 am (!) because I want to keep reading The Language of Bees and find out what happens next. Thank you for yet another fascinating chapter in the lives of Mary and Sherlock.

May 31 at 2:52am · Report

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Tour photos

Here are some photos of my event at Vroman’s in Pasadena, thanks to Meredith Taylor and and Jan Winning. (Click on each photo to enlarge.)

May 29 at 10:31am

Meade McCoy just finished the Language of Bees, I took my time since I knew that I was going to be waiting for the next book for a bit. and I have to tell you how much I loved it, you have me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the Green Man. When you do your UK tour do you ever make it over to Ireland? I saw you in Boston but would love to see you again if possible (I live most of the time in Dublin).
All the best to you, enjoy the down time after the tour.

May 28 at 11:29am · Report

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Breathing in and out

Following a tour, I set aside days to breathe in, and breathe out. I tidy and scrub, I unpack my suitcase and shove it into the back of the closet, I wander out to the deck with a cup of coffee and reflect that I really should do something about the weeds. I go to a movie with the family...

May 28 at 9:17am

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Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference

Join Laurie and other mystery writers, fans, editors, agents, and publishers at the annual Book Passage Mystery Writer’s Conference in Corte Madera, CA. For details, see their...

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Time:8:00AM Thursday, July 16th

Location:Book Passage

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Signing at Morgan Hill Library

Laurie will speak and sign at the Morgan Hill Library -- for details see http://www.laurierking.com/?page_id=1263.

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Time:7:00PM Thursday, July 9th

Location:Morgan Hill Library

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Nevada Barr Oooh, boy, I can't wait. I so dearly love Mary. I, too, am in the midst. Middles get SO very squishy. Hot here. Damn hot. Read your latest (title's gone, poor brain) where the war left a man horribly sensitive and political intrigue follows post WWI. Most excellent.

Laurie R. King Hi, it's Vicki from the Virtual Book Club! *Waves* Our discussion of The Language of Bees starts today--come join in! And we should have Facebook Connect set up in the next few days, which will allow you to chime in through your Facebook login. :)

Mark Maxwell Halfway through "The Language of Bees." It's fantastic! My wife and I have read all of your books! We particularly love Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. Brilliant idea, better than the original.

Susanne has just finished "Touchstone" ... incredible how long it took my book store this time to get the book. What wonderful, fascinating characters again!

Anthony Dee Varrone Just got home with The Language of Bees from the library. Ready to savor the further adventures of Mr & Mrs Holmes (Beg pardon Ms Russell!)

Keri Sherman has just started Locked Rooms. I have re-read the entire series (again) in anticipation of reading The Language of Bees. Thank you for continuing with Mary Russell, she reminds me that I am a thinker not just another too busy to think mother!

Laurie R. King If you live near Cincinnati, you can listen to an interview with Laurie on tonight's edition of Around Cincinnati on WVXU tonight at 7 PM, or listen to it on their website starting tomorrow, June 15: http://www.wvxu.org/

Erin I am so excited- I just found this fan page! Laurie is my all time favorite!

Laurie R. King is a keynote speaker at the California Crime Writers Conference in Pasadena this weekend -- details at: http://www.sistersincrimela.com/ccwc.htm

Laurie R. King will be signing at Bookshop Santa Cruz tomorrow night, June 3, at 7:30. Come by and join Laurie as she signs and talks about The Language of Bees. Details: http://snipurl.com/jalx0

Marian Up at 5:30 am (!) because I want to keep reading The Language of Bees and find out what happens next. Thank you for yet another fascinating chapter in the lives of Mary and Sherlock.

Laurie R. King Hi, it's Vicki from the Virtual Book Club! Waves Our discussion of The Language of Bees starts today--come join in! And we should have Facebook Connect set up in the next few days, which will allow you to chime in through your Facebook login. :)