Last month I announced the inclusion of Lord of Scoundrels in the launch of JQ Special Editions. These are boxed sets of Julia Quinn’s favorite historical romances, in fresh, elegant editions. The 2026 launch also includes Eloisa James’s new release, The Last Lady B, and Alyssa Cole's iconic An Extraordinary Union.
Julia has just informed me that the campaign is in the middle of their Loretta Chase stretch goal. What does this mean? Signed books! If they reach $420k, I’ll be able to sign tip-ins. What are tip-ins? JQ will send me the title page of the book (however many they print plus a few extras in case I make ink blots or spell my name incorrectly (it happens). I sign them (with or without a wrist brace and/or Bengay), then mail them to the printer, who’ll insert them when the book is bound.
As to the rest: Honestly, I’m unfamiliar with Kickstarter, and have only the dimmest idea how it works. However, you are not dependent on my technological incompetence. If you’d like to learn more, please follow this link. The JQ Editions Kickstarter page also provides detailed information about the books and shows what’s in the box. Julia’s team has done a wonderful job with Lord of Scoundrels, as you’ll see: cover art with “Easter eggs”—images relating to the book that are tucked into the cover design—scenes from the book in the end papers, and beautiful decorated edges. I’m particularly pleased because the book had its 30th anniversary last year, and this feels like a slightly belated celebration.
If you’d like to participate, there’s a bit over a month left to do so. Even if you don’t choose to participate, I think you’ll enjoy looking at the books and swag.
You can listen to Julia’s explanation about choosing my book if you follow this link to Facebook. There’s more at this link.
And that is enough unseemly boasting for now.
