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I introduced Professor Bunny on the Aunt Dimity's World Facebook page several months ago.  It seemed like a good idea to introduce him here, too, because he's very good at asking the right questions.  The right question at the moment is, of course:
WHEN IS THE NEXT AUNT DIMITY BOOK
COMING OUT?
I'm fairly certain that the next Aunt Dimity book will be published sometime in 2025.  I'm afraid my answer is less definitive than many of you would like, but it's the best I can do.

The book's tardiness is due
 to a prolonged period of depression that made it difficult for me to concentrate on my work.  I'm happy to report that, at the moment, the book is coming along nicely. 

As soon as I have a firm publication date,
 you can be sure that I'll post it here and on the Facebook page. 

Aunt
 Dimity, Reginald, Lori, Bill, and all of your friends in Finch thank you most sincerely for keeping the faith.  As do I, from the bottom of my heart.  Thank you!  (And thank you, Professor Bunny!)

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AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
The most recent Aunt Dimity mystery---if you've read it, you're up to date!
If you haven't, you're in for a treat!
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 In AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE,
the good people of Finch attempt to solve the riddle of a mysterious new neighbor.

​If you want to be the first kid on your block to join Lori Shepherd on her latest adventure, ​
​please feel free to order your copy from your ​favorite local bookstore or
from the usual online suspects:

Barnes and Noble
Amazon


BOOK SIGNING!
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You are cordially invited to join Reginald and me, live and in person, as we celebrate the publication of AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE at the Tattered Cover Aspen Grove bookstore in Littleton, Colorado.  We can't wait to meet you!
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Please feel free to bring as many Aunt Dimity books as you like.  I'll be more than happy to sign each and every one of them.
​3 May 2022

The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove
Tuesday 3 May 2022
6:00 PM to closing
The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove
7301 Santa Fe Drive
Littleton CO 80129
(303) 470-7050
[email protected]
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​BOOK SIGNING!
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You are cordially invited to join Reginald and me, live and in person, as we celebrate the publication of AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.  We can't wait to meet you!

Please feel free to bring as many Aunt Dimity books as you like.  I'll be more than happy to sign each and every one of them.
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​7 May 2022

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Saturday 7 May 2022
2:00 PM to closing (or thereabouts)
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd.
Scottsdale AZ 85251
(480) 947-2974
toll free (800) 560-9919
[email protected]

AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
Pub Date Update

Due to the pandemic's impact on publishing,
​the publication date for AUNT DIMITY AND THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE has been changed to MAY 2022.
  Please accept my most heartfelt apologies for the delay.
I suspect that many of you will be disappointed, and it crushes me to disappoint any of you.
Ah, well, at least I can count on having good news to share with you next May!  (Sigh.)


​Reginald and I send big buckets of gratitude to everyone who came to see us at
Covered Treasures in Monument, Colorado.

Books were signed, stories were told, and a good time was had by all!

Please take a look at the Photo Gallery Events-2019 page.

You'll see miles of smiles---and one of them might be yours!  
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Reginald and I send our heartfelt thanks to the jolly folk who joined us at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore on 22 June to celebrate the launch of AUNT DIMITY AND THE HEART OF GOLD.

The lemon bars were delicious, but your company was even sweeter.

We're pretty sure we've launched every single Aunt Dimity mystery at The Poisoned Pen, a fine tradition we hope to continue for many years to come.

The photos I took of your happy faces have been posted on the Photo Gallery Events 2019 page. 

Take a look!  You just might see yourself! 

Thank you, thank you, everyone!

Many thanks to everyone who came to The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove on 18 June to mark the debut of AUNT DIMITY AND THE HEART OF GOLD.
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Reginald and I were surrounded by so many familiar faces that it felt like coming home. We had a wonderful time, and we hope you did, too!

Before you leave, be sure to check out the Photo Gallery Events 2019 page. You just might see yourself smiling back at you!

​Thank you, one and all, for making Publication Day so much fun!
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AUNT DIMITY AND THE HEART OF GOLD
The long wait is over!
A brand-new Aunt Dimity story is out now! 
In AUNT DIMITY AND THE HEART OF GOLD, a dreary Christmas leads to
hidden treasure and new friendships. 
​If you want to be the first kid on your block to join Lori Shepherd on her latest adventure
---or if you're in the mood to celebrate Christmas in June!---
​please feel free to buy your copy at your favorite local bookstore or from the usual online suspects:

www.amazon.com/Aunt-Dimity-Heart-Nancy-Atherton/dp/0525522689

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aunt-dimity-and-the-heart-of-gold-nancy-atherton/1129614059#/

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KING'S RANSOM IN PAPERBACK!
The paperback edition of AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING'S RANSOM will be released on
July 23, 2019.
Until then, you'll find the lovely hardcover edition at your favorite local bookstore
or online at:

https://www.amazon.com/Aunt-Dimity-Kings-Ransom-Mystery/dp/0525522654

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aunt-dimity-and-the-kings-ransom-nancy-atherton/1127236669#/


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​FREUNDE IN DEUTSCHLAND!
I’m very happy to inform you that the German edition of AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING'S RANSOM is called TANTE DIMITY UND DAS WUNDERLICHE WIRSTHAUS.
It was published as a paperback on 31 July 2019. 
The ebook of TANTE DIMITY UND DAS WUNDERLICHE WIRSTHAUS is available at:

www.luebbe.de/be/ebooks/krimis/tante-dimity-und-das-wunderliche-wirtshaus/id_7583593
 
 

BOOK SIGNING!
Come join the fun at The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove! 
​(Reginald can't wait to meet you!)


LITTLETON CO
The Tattered Cover Bookstore at Aspen Grove
Tuesday 18 June
7PM-9PM​
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton CO 80120
(303) 470-7050
www.tatteredcover.com/books
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BOOK SIGNING!
Tell your friends!  Tell your family!  Tell your stuffies!
Reginald and I are returning to The Poisoned Pen!
​We hope most sincerely to see you there!

SCOTTSDALE AZ

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Saturday 22 June
2PM-3PM
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd.
Scottsdale AZ 20174
(480) 947-2974
poisonedpen.com/
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BOOK SIGNING!
Fittingly, Reginald (and I) will be on hand for the Thursday Art Hop
in downtown Monument, Colorado. 
Reginald will undoubtedly do more hopping than I will, but I'll be happy to sign your books! 

MONUMENT CO

Covered Treasures Bookstore
Thursday 18 July
5PM-8PM
105 2nd Street
Monument CO 80132
​(719) 481-2665
coveredtreasures.com/
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THANK YOU!
Reginald and I send our heartfelt thanks to the lovely readers who joined us for the book signings at The Tattered Cover and The Poisoned Pen bookstores.  Reginald and I enjoyed every moment we spent in your company.  See you next year?  We hope so!



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​BOOK BUB ALERT!


AUNT DIMITY SLAYS THE DRAGON has been chosen for a Book Bub--a price drop promotion that's accompanied by an email blast--for August, 2018! The ebook price will be reduced to $1.99 from 7/29 to 8/12 with the email blast going out on 8/7.
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​BOOK SIGNING IN LITTLETON, CO!

Tattered Cover Aspen Grove
Thursday 26 July
7:00 - 9:00 PM
7301 S. Santa Fe
Littleton CO 80920
(303) 470-7050


​BOOK SIGNING!

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Saturday 28 July 2018
2:00 - 3:00 PM
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd.
Scottsdale AZ 85251
(480) 947-2974
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https://www.poisonedpenevents.com/?ai1ec_event=nancy-atherton-
​signs-aunt-dimity-the-kings-ransom&instance_id=3391
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THREE THUMBS UP FOR AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING'S RANSOM!!!

​“An appealing series lead surrounded by quirky, well-drawn secondary characters and a lovingly described village setting make this coziest of cozies a good bet for those who miss Dorothy Cannell’s Ellie Haskell mysteries.”
--Booklist

“Heartwarming and filled with all kinds of interesting people”
--Kirkus

​“Fans of sweet mysteries will be well satisfied”
--Publisher’s Weekly




​AUNT DIMITY IN KOREA!


I'm delighted to announce that Kyobo Books has published AUNT DIMITY'S DEATH in the Republic of Korea.  I'm sure Aunt Dimity will find a warm welcome there. If you wish to purchase a copy for yourself or for a friend, please feel free to click on the pink link! https://kyobobook.co.kr/product/detailViewKor.laf?allGb=KOR&ejkGb=KOR&barcode=9791185190303&orderClick=JAj#N
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​AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING'S RANSOM

The next book in the Aunt Dimity series, AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING'S RANSOM, will be published on July 24, 2018.  You can be the first kid on your block to have a copy by pre-ordering it from 
www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.bookdepository.com, or your favorite local bookseller.  I hope you like it!
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TANTE DIMITY UND DER VERLORENE SCHATZ

Tante Dimity und der verlorene Schatz will be published on December 5th. The ebook will be available for pre-order on October 30. Bastei-Lübbe will also publish it as paperback. The paperback can be ordered on December 5th, but since it's print-on-demand, it will take the printer one or two weeks to send it.  Just in time for Christmas! https://www.luebbe.de/be/ebooks/krimis/tante-dimity-und-der-verlorene-schatz/id_6577465



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​​FIRST AUNT DIMITY AUDIOBOOK IN GERMAN!

TANTE DIMITY UND DAS GEHEIMNISVOLLE ERBE is now available as an audiobook at:
https://www.amazon.de/Tante-Dimity-geheimnisvolle-Wohlf%C3%BChlkrimi-Shepherd/dp/B0765RCQ22/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1509027702&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=tante+dimty

​MORE HAPPY NEWS FOR AUNT DIMITY'S GERMAN FANS!
News Flash from Christian Kock:  
The first Aunt Dimity-novel "Tante Dimity und der verschwiegene Verdacht" will also be available in German (again) as paperback from Bastei Lübbe: https://www.luebbe.de/bastei-entertainment/buecher/krimis/tante-dimity-und-der-verschwiegene-verdacht/id_6778501
 
HAPPY NEWS FOR AUNT DIMITY'S GERMAN FANS!

Here's a message from my German editor, filled with good news:  "I just wanted to let you know that Bastei Lübbe are currently in the process of signing the contract for the German publication of the 21st and 22nd Aunt Dimity book - I am very glad that we will continue your wonderful series. We have had great feedback from your German fans so far and I think that we also have reached a lot of people who weren't yet acquainted with the lovely village Finch and its inhabitants. The next book (#21) will be called in German "Tante Dimity und der verlorene Schatz" and it will be out at the beginning of December in ebook and paperback. Just in time for Christmas! It will be available for pre-order by the end of September - as soon as the book cover is ready. It's being drawn by Ommo Wille, the same illustrator, who drew the last cover. Bastei Lübbe will prepare a blog-post for our homepage, where we will reveal the cover and talk to the illustrator about the various stages of his work. Book 22 will be published in Summer 2018."  

None of this would have happened without you, my wonderful German readers.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart--and so does Reginald!


BOOK SIGNING IN ALBUQUERQUE
Thanks to everyone who came to Bookworks in Albuquerque on Saturday.  Reginald and I enjoyed meeting you, and I had a wonderful time chatting with you and signing your copies of AUNT DIMITY AND THE WIDOW'S CURSE.  If you'd like to see your smiling faces, click on Photo Galleries (above), then on Events 2017.  What a cheerful group!  Again, many thanks, one and all!





​HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!

I realize that I'm off by a few days, but since the official pub date fell between the Manchester attack and Memorial Day, the bunnies and I decided to wait until today to celebrate. All together now: HAPPY PUB DAY, AUNT DIMITY AND THE WIDOW'S CURSE!!! Whoo hoo!!! Carrot cake, anyone?
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​BOOK BUNDLE GIVEAWAY!

A little over a week to go until AUNT DIMITY AND THE WIDOW’S CURSE is out in the world! To celebrate, my publisher is giving away a bundle of Aunt Dimity books. The giveaway runs from May 20 to May 26th.  Good luck, one and all!  Click here for your chance to win:
 
https://sweeps.penguinrandomhouse.com/enter/aunt-dimity-series-sweepstakes


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​I simply had to share a photo of the Reginald quilt made by the nimble-fingered Ann Jordan.  I’ll let Ann explain:  “Our local library is having a quilt show and the theme is 'It’s a Mystery to Me.’  As soon as I heard the theme, I knew I had to use Reginald.”  Reginald’s black button eyes are gleaming with delight, Ann, and he’s sincerely grateful to you for honoring him with your needlework.  As am I!
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​Aunt Dimity Returns to Germany
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​German publisher Bastei Lübbe is publishing the entire Aunt Dimity series under the new digital label:  “be-ebooks”.

I’m delighted to announce that Book 20—“Tante Dimity und das Geheimnis des Sommerkönigs” —will be published on 9 May 2017 as an ebook as well as print-on-demand.

To pre-order the ebook, click on: http://be-ebooks.de/produkt/tante-dimity-und-das-geheimnis-des-sommerkoenigs/.

The print edition will also be available for pre-order soon.

I hope you like the cover as much as I do!  It’s the work of illustrator Ommo Wille (who also illustrated the German edition of books 18 and 19).


Raffle! Podcast!
Bastei Lübbe is planning some lovely activities to celebrate the publication of “Tante Dimity und das Geheimnis des Sommerkönigs.” There will be a raffle to win a print of the original cover illustration via Bastei Lübbe’s Facebook page; a podcast where editor Kathrin Kummer will introduce the series and read a part of the first chapter of Sommerkönigs; and various other features. (Details to be announced as soon as I have them!)
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Die deutschen Erstpublikationen erfolgen bei Random House und in den anderen Bertelsmann-Verlagen.
The Tante Dimity series (auf Deutsch!) is available at: www.amazon.de

Reginald on Instagram!
                                   Bastei Luebbe has also created an Instagram account for Reginald!                                                   
To find it, click on: 
www.instagram.com/lesehase_reginald
​I’ve included three screenshots (below) for your pleasure.  Reginald can’t wait to see YOUR photos!

​​SIGNED BOOKS
If you'd like me to sign a book, there's no need to attend a bookstore event (although it's much more fun if you do!).  All you have to do is to send your book with post-paid return packaging to me at:

Nancy Atherton
The Mail Center
6547 N. Academy Blvd.
P.O Box 7
Colorado Springs CO 80918

If you'd like me to write a personal message in your book, please feel free to include one. Otherwise, I will simply sign the book. I will, of course, return it to you as quickly as I can.  (Please note:  Be sure to include post-paid return packaging.  Without it, I'm afraid I'll be unable to return your book.  Sorry!)


BOOK GIVEAWAY!
My publisher is giving away early copies of AUNT DIMITY AND THE WIDOW’S CURSE! The giveaway runs through April 9, 2017 so there's plenty of time for you to enter.  Head over to Goodreads for your chance to win! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/215479-aunt-dimity-and-the-widow-s-curse

​A NEW AUNT DIMITY ADVENTURE!
The next Aunt Dimity mystery, AUNT DIMITY AND THE WIDOW'S CURSE, will be published in May 2017.  You can pre-order it right this minute from your favorite local bookstore or online at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.  I hope you like it!
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MORE NEWS FROM GERMANY!
My thanks to Monika for leaving a Guest Book message about Tante Dimity auf Deutschland.  Over to you, Monika!

Hello!
I own all „Tante Dimity“-novels, published in Germany and I enjoyed reading them. The last two books weren’t printed in German anymore. Yesterday I wrote to Bastei-Lübbe, here’s the answer I got:

… vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage und Ihr Interesse an unserem Programm. Der Band 20 der Tante Dimity Reihe: „Tante Dimity und der Sommerkönig“ wird zusätzlich zu eBook auch als Taschenbuch verfügbar sein. Die Veröffentlichung des Bandes ist für Mai 2017 geplant. Allerdings handelt es sich hier um eine ePub-to-Print Ausgabe. Das bedeutet, dass das Buch erst bei der Bestellung im Laden in Druck geht. Somit kommt es zu einer etwas längeren Lieferzeit. Alle anderen Bände (1-19) werden zunächst nur als eBook erscheinen …

In English, Aunt Dimity will „survive“ in Germany!
I look forward to reading many new stories about Lori and her family … ;-)
Best regards
Monika


AAUW AUTHORS' DAY THANK YOU!

My thanks to everyone in the American Association of University Women who made Authors' Day such a delight.  My special thanks to Joyce Aubrey, who looked after me so well and with such good humor.  It was an honor to spend a day in the company of so many interesting, intelligent, and wonderfully informed women.  I enjoyed every minute.  Thank you!

AAUW AUTHORS' DAY
American Association of University Women advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy, and research.  I will be one of the featured speakers at Authors' Day, the annual fundraising event held by the Colorado Springs chapter of the AAUW.  Admission is $60.00 and includes lunch, a silent auction, talks by four Colorado authors, and the opportunity to purchase books (and have them signed!).  Proceeds from the event go to the AAUW Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to women attending college in the Colorado Springs area. 

AAUW AUTHORS' DAY
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016
9AM to 3PM
The Doubletree Hotel
1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs CO 80906

 coloradosprings-co.aauw.net/scholarships/2016-authors-day/


TANTE DIMITY AUF DEUTSCHLAND!
The wonderful Christian Kock reports that Bastei Lübbe will publish 5 Aunt Dimity e-books in November 2016.
https://www.luebbe.de/bastei-luebbe/suche?q=tante+dimity

26/9/16 Another news flash from our dauntless on-the-ground reporter in Germany, Christian Kock:  "Tante Dimity und der Sonnenkönig" soll ja lt. Bastei Lübbe im Mai 2017 als "print on demand" erscheinen. Also nur auf Wunsch gedruckt - aber besser als gar nicht!

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ATTENTION AUDIO FANS!

Direct from Publisher's Weekly:  A glowing review of Dreamscape's audio edition of AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE, narrated by the incomparable Christina Moore.  If you love audio books as much as I do, you'll love Christina Moore.  She and Aunt Dimity were made for each other!    

UPDATE FOR AUNT DIMITY'S GERMAN FRIENDS!
The ever-helpful Christian Kock sends this news from Germany:  "I just got an answer from Bastei Lübbe about your books here in Germany. They will publish AUNT DIMITY AND THE DUKE (Tante Dimity und der verschwiegene Verdacht) in November 2016 only as an ebook, because it was printed before (in 2008). But.....they will release AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING (Tante Dimity und der Sonnenkönig) in May 2017 as ebook AND 'print on demand'!"

Danke vielmals, Christian!  I don't know where I'd be without you!


MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB IN BRECKENRIDGE CO
On Wednesday, July 27, I spent a splendid afternoon with the newly formed Mystery Lovers Book Club at the Summit County Public Library - South Branch - in Breckenridge, Colorado.  My heartfelt thanks to Suzanne Anderson for inviting me and to the entire club for making our time together so thoroughly enjoyable.  You'll find photos of your smiling faces in the Events 2016 Photo Gallery.  Thank you!

GERMAN PUBLISHER UPDATE
A helpful reader contacted my new German publisher, Bastei Lübbe, and received this reply: "Tante Dimity wird voraussichtlich Anfang nächsten Jahres als ebook bei uns erscheinen. Eine Printausgabe ist derzeit nicht in Planung." In English : "Aunt Dimity will be released early next year as an ebook with us. A print edition is not currently planned."

THANK YOU!
Many thanks to everyone who came to The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove on Saturday to celebrate the publication of AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE.  Reginald and I had a wonderful time and we're pretty sure you did, too!  I didn't take nearly enough photos---I was having too much fun chatting with each of you!---but if you go to the Events Photo Gallery on this website, you just might just see your smiling face.  A little bunny tells me that you might see yourself on the Aunt Dimity's World Facebook page, too!

HAVING TROUBLE FINDING AUNT DIMITY BOOKS?
AUSTRALIANS and other fantastic friends in far-flung places:  If you're having trouble finding a copy of ANY Aunt Dimity book, a helpful reader urges you to try The Book Depository.  They have the entire series in stock---including AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE!!!---and they ship world-wide for FREE.  See for yourself at:  http://www.bookdepository.com/search…

UPDATE FOR AUNT DIMITY'S GERMAN FRIENDS!
As many of you know, my original German publisher went out of business last year.  We have been searching for a new German publisher and the big news is:  We've found one!  Here is the most up-to-date information I have about my new German publisher (Bastei Lübbe), quoted directly from an email I received from my literary agent:

​"We're expecting the contracts from Lübbe to arrive within the next 3 weeks or so. No word from them yet about scheduling. Once the contracts are signed and returned, we'll inquire. We'll be sure they know how eager your fans are too!"

Please feel free to let Bastei Lübbe know how eager YOU are to welcome Aunt Dimity back to Germany! You can write to Bastei Lübbe directly at: https://www.luebbe.de/bastei-luebbe/kontakt/id_3415534

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HAPPY PUB DAY!

​Today (5/24/16) is the official publication day for AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE!  If you've pre-ordered a copy, it should be winging its way to you.  If you haven't, a copy should be waiting for you at your favorite local bookstore ​or you can order one online.  The bunnies and I hope most sincerely that you enjoy the 21st book in the Aunt Dimity mystery series.  Wish you were here to share the carrot cake!

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​AUDIO FANS REJOICE!


I'm delighted to announce that the audio edition of AUNT DIMITY AND THE
BURIED TREASURE has a new narrator!  Christina Moore, who recorded the
audio editions of AUNT DIMITY'S DEATH and AUNT DIMITY BEATS THE DEVIL
(to great acclaim!) has returned to narrate the audio edition of AUNT
DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE.  Audiophile raves:  "Master storyteller Christine Moore gives voice to every emotion and to each character." Welcome back, Christina! We've missed you! To find your audiobook, click on:
 https://www.dreamscapeab.com/audiobook/4275908/detail
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​ANOTHER GOODREADS GIVEAWAY!
AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE goes on sale in less than two weeks!
To celebrate, my publisher, Viking Books, is giving away copies of the very first book in the series, AUNT DIMITY'S DEATH.
Enter for a chance to read the story that introduced Aunt Dimity to the world!
To enter, click on:  http://bit.ly/1OocEzM

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY!

Catch up with Lori and the rest of your friends in Finch before the arrival of AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE on 5/24!
My publisher, Viking Books, is giving away copies of the previous book in the series, AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING, on Goodreads. To enter for your chance to win, click here:https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/174633-aunt-dimity-and-the-summer-king 

Good luck, everyone!

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ATTENTION U.K. READERS!
 The U.K. paperback edition of AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING will be coming out
on 10 March 2016 (more than a month before the U.S. paperback).
Mark your calendars---and enjoy!
To find out more about the entire Aunt Dimity series, click on:
​https://www.headline.co.uk/authors/detail.page?id=XITPrER2DwWSh4qX-GlbawwGwFkbY2QPM2Op2f033gqHQKha6jWQwSWZAFJt  


BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Viking Books is giving away 25 early copies of 
the next book in the Aunt Dimity series:  
​AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE!
(Open to US residents only.  Sorry, everyone else!)
Head over to Goodreads to enter for your chance to win:
http://bit.ly/1QKxUG8
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THE NEXT AUNT DIMITY BOOK
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Wondering what the twenty-first book in the Aunt Dimity series will be called?
Wonder no more!  
The title of the next Aunt Dimity mystery is: 
AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE

AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE will be published in May 2016,
but you may pre-order it right now from
www.amazon.com 
and
www.barnesandnoble.com 


BOOK GIVEAWAY, part 2!
To celebrate the upcoming publication of AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE,
my publisher, Viking Books, is giving away copies of some previous Aunt Dimity books!  
Enter for a chance to win AUNT DIMITY AND THE LOST PRINCE on Goodreads at:
http://bit.ly/1RQG4rc
Good luck!
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 BOOK SIGNING
and so much more!
Please join Reginald and me to celebrate the publication of
AUNT DIMITY AND THE BURIED TREASURE!
​There will be a book signing, lots of talk, and quite possibly some laughter at 
The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove
Saturday June 4, 2016
2PM - 4PM
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton CO 80120
(303) 470-7050
www.tatteredcover.com


NEW INTERVIEW
Read an Interview with the Author in Mayhem and Magic,
a blog by Pamela and Terri from the CozyArmchair Group on yahoo.
 http://mayhemandmagic2.blogspot.com/2016/03/an-interview-with-nancy-atherton.html  

SUMMER KING SHINES AGAIN!
An absolutely spiffy review of AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING from the Open Book Society.
http://openbooksociety.com/article/aunt-dimity-and-the-summer-king-an-aunt-dimity-mystery-book-20-by-nancy-atherton-book-review/

ANOTHER THUMBS UP FOR SUMMER KING
A short but sweet review from everydayebook.com.
http://www.everydayebook.com/2015/09/cuddle-up-with-a-good-book-5-cozy-mystery-reads-for-autumn/

SUMMER KING REVIEW
A newcomer's review of AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING.  Welcome to Finch!
http://www.worldmag.com/2015/07/notable_books_0

AUNTIE'S BOOKS, SPOKANE WA  
Many, many thanks to everyone who made my evening at Auntie's Books such pleasure.  Your home state is going through an extremely tough time at the moment.  I was more than happy to give you a chance to think about something other than raging wildfires, Red Flag warnings, and evacuations.  Thanks to Jess Lucht for making the arrangements and to the two lovely programming interns for making me feel so very welcome. As for the rest of you . . . I always tell people that I have the most wonderful readers in the world and you proved me right once again.  Claudia has posted your photos in the Events 2015 Photo Gallery.  Your smiling faces will always remind me of my perfectly splendid evening in Spokane. 

AMAZON UK 100 LIST
Amazon UK has named AUNT DIMITY'S DEATH as one of the "100 Crime Books and Thrillers to Read in a Lifetime."
Thank you, Amazon UK! 
If you agree with Amazon UK's choice, you can let them know by clicking on:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_312111_72562261_pe_ecg/?&node=6164305031

SUMMER KING REVIEW
Another lovely review of AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING, this time from Denise Fleischer of the Gotta Write Network.
 https://gottawritenetwork.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/book-review-aunt-dimity-and-the-summer-king/

RECIPE PAGE ARTWORK
Dianne Schroeder's artwork is now in place on the AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING recipe page.  
 I think it's lovely and I'm sure Harriet does, too.  Thank you, Dianne!
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THUMBS UP FROM SUSPENSE MAGAZINE
Suspense Magazine gives AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING a nice review.  If you click on the link, you'll find it on p. 35.
http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/Suspense_Magazine_May_2015.pdf

SIGNED BOOKS
If you'd like me to sign your book(s), there's no need to attend a bookstore event (although it's much more fun if you do!).  
All you have to do is send your book(s) to me at:

Nancy Atherton
The Mail Center
6547 N. Academy Blvd.
P.O Box 7
Colorado Springs CO 80918

Please include a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.  If you don't, I won't be able to return your book(s)!
It might also be helpful to include a note telling me what you'd like me to write in your book.  
Name only?  Name and date?  A personalized message to your favorite stuffed animal?  
The possibilities are endless!   
Needless to say, I'll sign and return your book(s) as quickly as possible.  

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE LIKES SUMMER KING!
Enjoy reading reviews?  Here's a very nice one.  Many thanks, Crimespree!
http://crimespreemag.com/aunt-dimity-and-the-summer-king-by-nancy-atherton-reviewed/

OLD FIREHOUSE BOOKS, FORT COLLINS, CO
I had a wonderful time at Old Firehouse Book (aka The Bookstore of Fort Collins).  My heartfelt thanks to Robin, for arranging the event, and to the very, very nice folk who came along to join in the fun.  Claudia has posted your pictures in the Events 2015 Photo Gallery.  What a good-looking group you are!  Again, many thanks for a most enjoyable evening.

INTERVIEW WITH AUNT DIMITY!
Have you ever wondered what Finch was like when Aunt Dimity was a little girl?  To find out, click on:  https://www.headline.co.uk/Blogs/Q+and+A+with+Aunt+Dimity.page


PUBLICATION DAY HAS ARRIVED!
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Today, 14 April 2015, is publication day for AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING.  Please join me in singing a chorus of "Happy Publication Day To You!"  And don't worry---Reginald will be along later to blow out the candle.  Many thanks to everyone who pre-ordered a copy of my newest book and to everyone who plans to run to their favorite local bookstore as it hits the shelves.
I hope you like it!
The Tattered Cover Aspen Grove, Littleton CO
Many thanks to the lovely folk who made my event at the Tatter Cover so much fun.  I tip my hat to Katelynn (whose name I may be misspelling - I'm sorry!) for setting up the event and performing the introduction.  Please feel free to check out the happy faces in the Events 2015 Photo Gallery.  You just might see your own!

Barnes & Noble Colorado Springs

Thanks to everyone who came to my book signing in Colorado Springs.  A special thanks to Shannon, who arranged the event and was kind enough to lend me the bookstore camera when I foolishly left mine at home.  I had a great time and I hope you did, too.  If you take a look at the Events 2015 Photo Gallery, you may see your smiling face!

Mountain of Authors
It was a pleasure to attend the Mountain of Authors event, held on April 4 by the Pikes Peak Library District at Library 21C. I had a great time meeting readers who were already familiar with Aunt Dimity as well as those who were making her acquaintance for the first time.  I also enjoyed exploring the remarkable new Library 21C---the only one of its kind in the entire United States.  If you were there, please take a moment to look at the Events 2015 page in my Photo Galleries.  You may see your smiling face!     

  STRAND MAGAZINE GUEST BLOG
Do I believe in ghosts? Find the answer at
http://www.mysterycenter.com/2015/03/11/Boo--Do-Ghosts-Exist 

TATTERED COVER MOVES TO LITTLETON
The Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch bookstore is moving to the Aspen Grove Shopping Center in Littleton CO.  
My book-signing on April 19 will take place at the Aspen Grove location:
Tattered Cover Aspen Grove
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton CO 80120 
 www.tatteredcover.com

 DONE!
I finished AUNT DIMITY AND THE SUMMER KING two weeks ago!  Yay!  I am now in the process of catching up on everything I neglected while I was racing to the finish line---sleeping, hiking, leaf-raking, gutter-cleaning, and now, snow-shoveling.  Fun!  The twentieth book in the Aunt Dimity series will be published in April 2015, but as I noted below, you may pre-order your copy right now, either online or at your favorite local bookstore.  I hope you like it.
 
Covered Treasures Book Signing
I had a wonderful time at Covered Treasures Bookstore last week, thanks to the splendid readers I met there.  The signing of books was accompanied by lots of laughter and chatter, not to mention drinks and nibbles.  You can find photographs of the jolly event in the Book Tours 2014 Photo Gallery.  If you're ever in Monument, Colorado, be sure to check out Covered Treasures, a treasure of an independent bookstore!   
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Wishing Well Recipe Page
Dianne Schroeder's new recipe-page artwork is here!  You'll find it with the recipe for Sally Pyne's Summer Pudding, the scrumptious treat featured in AUNT DIMITY AND THE WISHING WELL.

A Conversation With Nancy Atherton
Omnimystery News presents "A Conversation with Mystery Author Nancy Atherton" at:
http://www.omnimysterynews.com/2014/05/a-conversation-with-mystery-author-nancy-atherton-1405100800.html#.U24hQV5U1Zg

About Photos . . . 
If you send a photo to me to post on my website, I will gladly post it on my website.  However, I will never post it on my Facebook page without asking you for your permission first. 

Why?  Because once your photo is posted on Facebook, Facebook can use it in any way it pleases, without your consent, your knowledge, or your approval.  I don't wish to be responsible for giving Facebook free rein with your photo unless you tell me it's okay to do so.

Here's a more detailed explanation of what Facebook is legally allowed to do with your photos:    

>You may be shocked to find out that once you post on these sites, that although you still “own” the photograph, you grant the social media sites a license to use your photograph any way they see fit for free AND you grant them the right to let others use your picture as well! This means that not only can Twitter, Twitpic and Facebook make money from the photograph or video (otherwise, a copyright violation), but these sites are making commercial gain by licensing these images, which contains the likeness of the person in the photo or video (otherwise, a violation of their “rights of publicity”).<

Quoted from:
http://www.nyccounsel.com/business-blogs-websites/who-owns-photos-and-videos-posted-on-facebook-or-twitter/

Aunt Dimity in the United Kingdom
We've added a page to the website, dedicated to Headline's new UK editions of the Aunt Dimity series.  Simply go to "more . . ." in the menu above, then click on "Aunt Dimity in the UK".  Once there, you'll discover a delightfully colorful array of fresh new covers as well as a link to Headline's website.  Enjoy!

My Wish Comes True!
Thanks to you, dear readers, AUNT DIMITY AND THE WISHING WELL has reached #24 on the New York Times Best Seller List. Three cheers for you!  And you!  And you!  And especially you!

Attention UK Readers:  Aunt Dimity’s Exile Ends!
After a twenty-two year absence from her native land, Aunt Dimity has returned to the United Kingdom.  Thanks to Headline Publishing, AUNT DIMITY AND THE WISHING WELL is now available in the UK, in both trade paperback and ebook formats, and all other titles are available as ebooks.  

Aunt Dimity is most grateful to Headline for granting her wish to return to the land of her birth.  She looks forward to visiting old friends and to making new ones.  It's time to put the kettle on!

For more information on Aunt Dimity ebooks and trade paperbacks from Headline, click on: 
https://www.headline.co.uk/Articles/Aunt+Dimity.page   

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Aunt Dimity's First Tweet!
To my knowledge, this is Aunt Dimity's first tweet, sent by my UK editor to celebrate the new UK editions of the Aunt Dimity series. Very much obliged, Ms. Griffin! 


(For more information on Aunt Dimity ebooks and trade paperbacks from Headline, click on the Pink Link below Emily's tweet!) https://www.headline.co.uk/Articles/Aunt+Dimity.page


Thank you! 
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who came to see me at the Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch.  I had a splendid evening and I'm pretty sure you did, too.  While you're here, take a moment to look at the Book Tour 2014 Photo Gallery.  You may see your face smiling back at you!

Thanks, too, to those of you who stopped in to have your book signed at the Barnes & Noble Briargate in Colorado Springs.  I enjoyed chatting with each and every one of you.  I suggest that you, too, take a peek at the Book Tour 2014 Photo Gallery.  The new photos are up and you're the stars!

What's Next?
Please join Reginald and me for an evening of book-signing and friendly chatter at the Covered Treasures Bookstore in Monument, Colorado.  

Date:  Thursday, August 21
Time:  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place:  Covered Treasures Bookstore
105 Second Street
Monument CO 80132
719-481-2665
[email protected]
www.coveredtreasures.com
Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well
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AUNT DIMITY AND THE WISHING WELL is available NOW online and at a bookstore near you.  If you'd like me to sign your copy, please feel free to contact me directly through the Contact Us page.

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A Tea Set Fit for a Queen
A BBC News article about Queen Elizabeth II's childhood toys was bound to grab my attention, but one featuring a PINK BUNNY TEA SET seemed almost too good to be true.  I suspect England's reigning monarch would have gotten along very well with Aunt Dimity.  If you'd like to see the tea set in person, it will be on display in the Royal Childhood exhibition at Buckingham Palace from July 26 to September 28, 2014.  Tell them Reginald sent you!
Belated Happy News!
It's been a strange year in the Atherton household, my friends, which is why I'm just now getting around to sharing some lovely news with you. In May 2013, AUNT DIMITY AND THE LOST PRINCE made it to #22 on the New York Times Extended Best Seller List. And I owe it all to you. Many thanks to everyone who spent their hard-earned cash on my hardback book. You're the best readers a writer could ever hope for. Thank you, thank you, one and all!

Official Aunt Dimity fan page on FaceBook
The Aunt Dimity fan page is up and running on Facebook!  Come in, relax, enjoy yourselves, and chat to your heart's content.   
Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/AuntDimitysWorld

Aunt Dimity Audio Editions
You may listen to your favorite Aunt Dimity stories while you drive or (if you're like me) while you're snuggled up in bed. Eighteen Aunt Dimity books are currently available for audio download at: www.audible.com.

Large Print Update

Large Print editions of several Aunt Dimity books can be obtained through Amazon.com. The list of available titles keeps changing, so please check with Amazon to see which ones are currently available.

Recipe Artwork by Dianne Schroeder

Some of you have asked about the possibility of buying Dianne Schroeder's artwork (featured on the recipe pages of my website). I'm pleased to announce that high quality giclee prints of selected pieces are now available for purchase. A wider selection will become abailable in the future.  To find out which prints are currently available, go to the Online Gallery at www.bellaartandframe.com and click on Dianne Schroeder.  The prints can be purchased by telephoning Bella Art and Frame at (719) 487-7691. Ask for Ethan Ahlstrom.

NYT Bestseller!
Less than a week after its publication, AUNT DIMITY & THE VILLAGE WITCH has reached #26 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Yippee! I send heartfelt thanks to all of you who put your hands in your pockets (or your purses!) and bought a copy. Without you, Aunt Dimity's adventures would come to a screeching halt. With you, all things are possible! Well, almost all . . . If you would like me to sign your copy, please feel free to click on Contact Nancy and send an email with your request. I will do my very best to make it happen.

e-Readers
All of the Aunt Dimity books are available as eBooks on both Kindle and Nook eReaders.  I will point out, however, that it's impossible to sign eBooks, so if  you're keen on having a book autographed, you might be better off buying . . . a book!

Aunt Dimity on Cafepress.com
Jerry Lofaro, the original cover artist for the Aunt Dimity series, is offering a variety of Aunt Dimity souvenirs in his Cafepress.com shop. Although I make no money from the sales, I'm delighted to know that my readers now have these lovely gifts available to buy or to collect. To view the full line of Aunt Dimity collectibles, click on:  http://www.cafepress.com/jerrylofaro

Cover Art
Many thanks to everyone who took the time to express an opinion on the new cover art. To those of you who don't care for the new art: I'm immensely grateful to you for your loyalty to the series. As one faithful reader put it, "Your publisher could put a solid black cover on the book and I'd still read it." Thank you, thank you! To those of you who do like the new art: You'll be pleased to know that Penguin is continuing with the new style. Thanks again for your contributions. I loved hearing from you.

Jerry Lofaro, Aunt Dimity's Original Cover Artist  
I'm delighted to announce that Jerry Lofaro, the artist who created the beautiful cover art for the first eleven Aunt Dimity novels, is selling fine-art prints of those covers via his website. Jerry captured the unique spirit of every book from AUNT DIMITY'S DEATH to AUNT DIMITY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, and I'm hugely pleased to know that his inspired images are now available to the public. The artwork can be purchased framed or unframed and the quality of the prints is superb.

Even if you have no intention of buying, I urge you to feast your eyes on Jerry Lofaro's wonderful work by clicking here: http://jerrylofaro.com/    When you reach Jerry's website, click on <Purchase High Quality Prints> at the top of the page to get to the Aunt Dimity Gallery. I think you'll love what you see!






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