The New Sign of Love Online: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Julia Quinn Hosts Virtual/Live Book Signing Event at Powell's

WHAT:

The Book Signing. Revolutionized.

Julia Quinn helms Avon's launch of the live/virtual book signing, powered by VivoLive (http://www.vivolive.com/harpercollins/juliaquinn). Julia Quinn will be reading, answering questions, and signing copies for anyone who attends her event at Powell's Books: in-person or online.

"We often remark, within the romance community, that our readers are notoriously 'shy,'" quips Avon publicity director Pam Jaffee. "They may not flock to live author appearances, but will raid the stores the next day for the signed copies ... and they love to interact with their favorite authors online. So," she continues, "we think this type of virtual/live event will engage and appeal to romance fans."

WHO:

New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, the romance novelist and Harvard Graduate who's been called a "contemporary Jane Austen."

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010. 7:00pm PDT (10:00pm EDT)

WHERE:

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, Oregon 97005.

Online at www.powells.com, www.juliaquinn.com, www.avonromance.com, and www.freshfiction.com.

WHY:

To celebrate the release of this summer's can't-miss romance, TEN THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU (9780061491894, on sale 5/25 from Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins), which McClatchy-Tribune calls "A must read that will keep you smiling, and perhaps sniffling at times ... Julia Quinn is perhaps the cleverest writer on the romance shelves."

NOTE:

Readers can log onto Powell's web site to pre-order a signed copy.