Comments on: New Online Serial by Aspiring Author Bettie Sharpe

By: Bev(QB)

Bev(QB) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:41:53 +0000

Ya know, it just doesn't surprise me one bit that it was Bam that Bettie decided to conspire with to make us all crazy and acting like toddlers at a grocery store that want some more of that candy NOW! Ironically, Ember is the kind of book I'd like to curl up and get lost in- dark, and sensuous, intelligent and clever- but I bloody well can't, now can I?! *cough*ebilgeniousteasingbitches*cough*

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:43:46 +0000

Jane
I don’t know if I should thank you or curse you for turning me onto this Serial so I could become one of those in waiting….[marking Thursday on the calendar with a big reminder]

When I grow up I wish to have half the imagination Bettie Sharpe has ~G

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:22:09 +0000

I’ve only read the first chapter so far, but I was hooked on the first page. I love the way the voice shifts so easily between addressing the reader and telling the tale. And what a smart, smart riff on the “spell of love.”

By: Janine

Janine — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:27:56 +0000

Wow! That is some fiercely good writing! If the rest of her stuff is this good, I can’t wait! Um, Bettie and Angela, Dear Author is getting review copies of your upcoming books, right?

By: Angelle

Angelle — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:18:25 +0000

The cover reminds me of Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT cover.

Will have to check out the excerpts since so many of you are saying nice things about ‘em.

By: bam

bam — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:48:17 +0000

What do you mean? Is something wrong?

It wasn’t loading correctly for me. It might have been the computer at work.

N/M. Viva La Bettie Sharpe!

By: Meredith McGuire

Meredith McGuire — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:29:51 +0000

Her second chapter is up at Bam's blog too so you can read that and be tormented like the rest of us.

So it is. Thanks for letting me know… I think. I’m sort of wishing I hadn’t found out about this until all the chapters were posted. I’m a binge reader — once I get into the story, it is painful to have to stop! (This may be why I am afraid to start any book after 8PM.)

What the shit is going on with your site, Sister Jane?

It’s loading fine for me…

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:10:22 +0000

What do you mean? Is something wrong?

By: bam

bam — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:43:24 +0000

What the shit is going on with your site, Sister Jane?

By: Ann Aguirre

Ann Aguirre — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:27:59 +0000

Bettie is brilliant. Someone compared her to Tanith Lee, and I agree; she has that same dark, lush sensuality.

I wish three things: that I had a copy of Ember in paperback, I was reading it right now, and that Bettie would sign it for me.

I’d also love to know who designed that cover because it too is gorgeous. I might have some layout / design work for that person!

By: Lorelie

Lorelie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:59:37 +0000

Yep, that story’s rockin’ hot.

By: bam

bam — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:57:57 +0000

Testify, Sister Jane!

Can I get a witness up in here?

By: bettie

bettie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:26:02 +0000

Eeee! :jumps up and down: Thanks, Jane! I’m glad you like “Ember” (and I’m also sighing as I reread your kind words about the cover).

By: Angela James

Angela James — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:35:22 +0000

*cough* I already have dibs on first crack on one of those WIPs because I wanted more. Dammit, Jane. Now I may never see it again because I’ll get scooped ;)

Seriously, though, very nice, Jane. What a great compliment to the author. And, uh, to Samhain for clearly recognizing talent ;)

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:09:55 +0000

Funny Meredith. Her second chapter is up at Bam’s blog too so you can read that and be tormented like the rest of us. Serials totally suck.

By: Meredith McGuire

Meredith McGuire — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:05:32 +0000

That first chapter is freaky and riveting all at once. I went and checked out her website and all her WIPs look fantastic too.

Have I ever mentioned how glad I am that paranormal romances seem to be here to stay? It’s like what my twelve year old Christopher Pike-loving self and my fifteen year old Judith McNaught-loving self would have wished for, had they been able to convene for an audience with Fairy Godmother Literatus.

By: Shiloh Walker

Shiloh Walker — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:59:32 +0000

Man, I’ve been reading this and I gotta tell you, Bettie has got some serious talent.

I love this story. But the waiting part? Sucks.