For miscellaneous stuff that goes on at Dear Author.
Oct 31 2011
Dear Readers, It’s been three weeks since my last confession. In that time, I’ve read two historicals, six paranormals (5 being about werewolves, the entire backlist of Meg Benjamin, and a couple of erotic romances. Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel (ARC, release date Feb 7, 2012). Enjoyed this different historical story of a wealthy [...]
Oct 26 2011
I didn’t think I’d be doing this interview. A few chapters into The Taker, I knew it wasn’t exactly romance, and doubted it was right for Dear Author. But the story of Puritan-born Lanore McIlvrae and the gift she’s cursed with kept calling me back, and months after the last page, I was still thinking [...]
Oct 25 2011
In addition to the books I read for review, I’ve been doing some reading with my husband. Because he is not a romance fan, and I am not a fan of science fiction (his genre of choice), we have to meet in the middle. For the most part that has turned out to be young [...]
Oct 24 2011
Updated: We had 334 entries and Random.org says that the winner is 225 who is Morgan Baby. The winner’s email address is provided to Avon and they should be in touch with you shortly. Today Avon and Dear Author are giving a holiday gift to the readers of Dear Author in celebration of the [...]
Oct 23 2011
Welcome to the November Promotional Thread for Authors. What’s this you say? I read quite a few blogs outside the romance blogosphere and many of the big ones have a daily open thread where the commenters drive the bus. The rules for Author Promo Night Open Thread are as follows: The book has to be [...]
Oct 23 2011
Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general? Post away.
Oct 20 2011
I think I might be getting my reading groove back. But I also think that has something to do with my choosing appropriate books for the reason. There’s a definitely a pattern here — give me the creepy, the bloody, the supernatural. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. A very different sort of [...]
Oct 19 2011
Updated: The winners are as follows. 1) Sarah O. 2) Lobo 3) Natalie 4) Jennifer K 5) JK Coi 6) SeaGrace Did you love “Iron Duke” like the DA Reviewers? (reviews here and here with a bookchat here) Were you anxious for the sequel, “Heart of Steel”, featuring Yasmeen and Archimedes? Were you thinking of driving to [...]
Oct 14 2011
A lot of my time the past week or so has been taken up with washing machine repairs and acclimating my new kittens to their new home. Guess which has been more fun. But I have gotten a little reading and movie watching squeezed in now and then. Flawless by Carrie Lofty – A book [...]
Oct 13 2011
I’ve been reading for review, trying out new authors and trying to find more self-published work. I seem to be partway through an awful lot of books. It’s a mixed bag in terms of content and quality. Reckless Runaway At the Racecourse, by Ros Clarke. Ros and I follow each other on Twitter and she offered [...]
Oct 12 2011
It’s been an odd month for me, reading-wise. I’ve started many things and struggled to finish almost all of them. Here’s a quick grocery-list of what is currently on my Kindle. Lord of the Vampires – Gena Showalter I thought the premise of this miniseries was intriguing, if a bit muddled. I truly wanted to [...]
Oct 12 2011
Update: Everyone can get 40% off all Carina Press titles on CarinaPress.comwith coupon code NYCOMICCON October 14-16 in honor of the Con. Go forth and shop—and read! Based on the response last week, we sorted the books by Publisher again. We search prices by the following imprints: Avon, EOS, Forever, HarperCollins, HQN, Kensington, MIRA, Pocket, Pocket Star, Orbit, Samhain, Sourcebooks, [...]
Oct 11 2011
Like Jane, I’ve been reading a lot of ARCs for November and December, and wow, you’re all in for some real treats. Riptide Publishing opens its door on October 30. It’s already open for pre-orders and sending out review copies. Almost all of the initial offerings so far listed are under 30K words. And honestly, [...]
Oct 10 2011
By Jennie So, when last I wrote, I was reading four books at the same time; three long dense books and one other, shorter book. I’m still reading the same three long books, but figured it was time for an progress update, as well as some brief mentions of what else I’ve read. Bleak Houseby Charles [...]
Oct 7 2011
I read a lot in September, like holy-guacamole a lot. There is a letterpress broad side on the wall of my office with a quote from Erasmus that reads, “When I get a little money I buy BOOKS; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” I think Erasmus and I would have [...]
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