Did you know that The Quilter's Apprentice was published twenty years ago this month, in April 1999? I'm humbled and delighted to know that even now, two decades later, my first novel is still in print for new readers to enjoy. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Elm Creek Quilts ... Read more »
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Happy Book Birthday to ENCHANTRESS OF NUMBERS!
Today is the official publication date of my twenty-seventh novel, Enchantress of Numbers! I had a wonderful time exploring the life and accomplishments of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, a truly extraordinary woman. I hope you enjoy reading Enchantress of Numbers as much as I enjoyed writing ... Read more »
Seven Questions with Jennifer Chiaverini
Q. Ada Lovelace is likely a new historical figure for many of your readers. How did you first come across her story and what drew you to write about her life? A. I usually find the idea for a new novel when I come across an extraordinary historical figure while researching and writing about ... Read more »
“All For Love and Murder”
John Wilkes Booth’s romance with Lucy Hale was not the only one of his relationships that ended badly, as this brief piece from the May 10, 1861 Louisville Daily Democrat shows. ... Read more »
“The Fabric Diary” and “The Runner’s Quilt”
If you're new to my books, you may be unaware that in 2007 and 2012, I published two short stories in popular quilting magazines. Or perhaps you're a longtime reader, but you missed them the first time around. Or maybe you enjoyed them when they were first published and would love to read them ... Read more »
How Did FATES AND TRAITORS Get Its Title?
Since Shakespeare was so important to this family of actors and writers, I wanted my novel to have a title inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Julius Caesar was the clear choice, not only because of the themes of assassination and betrayal, but because the only time the three actor sons of Junius ... Read more »