Welcome back!
Did I mention last week that I have the flu? We’re about ten days in and I’m just starting to feel like a human again. Still super fatigued and my own mucus is trying to kill me, but it’s an improvement to the cold sweats and shivering.
I missed my flu shot this year and NEVER AGAIN! Get your seasonal shots, if you’re able!
Has anyone else been laid low with sickness already in 2026?
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Sarah: Dr. Maria DeBlassie asked me to do an interview – it was so much fun!
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Julia Quinn’s Kickstarter for her historical romance book box is up! It hasn’t launched yet, but you can sign up to be notified when it goes live and get a sneak peek at the campaign.
I’m curious how it’ll do! I’m pretty middling on the 2026 offerings, but I am invested to see what they’ll have for 2027.
One the special artists tied to the project is Shea O’Connor! I commissioned Shea for a couple’s portrait a few years ago.
What are your thoughts so far? Will you be backing?
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Scholar Dr. Sam Hirst is running a romance course through the University of Liverpool. There is a cost to attend, but it’s open to anyone. While the discussions are live, the talks will be recorded so you can view at a time that works best for you. The class begins next Wednesday and there are only a few spots left as of this morning.
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Enjoy this reddit thread of a woman trying to figure out her secretive neighbor’s holiday recipe! The vibes of the threads and subsequent updates were so fun and joyful.
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Don’t forget to share what cool or interesting things you’ve seen, read, or listened to this week! And if you have anything you think we’d like to post on a future Wednesday Links, send it my way!
