Debut-book

Debut Print Book: Coveted by Shawntelle Madison

Debut Print Book: Coveted by Shawntelle Madison

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

Debut Print Book: The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: Overseas by Beatriz Williams

Debut Print Book: Overseas by Beatriz Williams

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. Dawson

Debut Print Book: Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. Dawson

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: The Wedding Beat by Devan Sipher

Debut Print Book: The Wedding Beat by Devan Sipher

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: What Lies Beneath by Andrea Laurence

Debut Print Book: What Lies Beneath by Andrea Laurence

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: Under the Same Sky by Genevieve Graham

Debut Print Book: Under the Same Sky by Genevieve Graham

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: Don’t Let Me Go by J.H.Trumble

Debut Print Book: Don’t Let Me Go by J.H.Trumble

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Print Book: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Debut Print Book: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

Debut Book Feature: Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow

Debut Book Feature: Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow

Happy Leap Day.  Today’s “Debut Print Book Feature is Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow which sounds fascinating.  We developed a little questionnaire for Debut Print Authorsand every Wednesday at 10:00 AM CST (as long as we have content) we’ll post the questionnaire answers along with links to the author’s site and a buy link to [...]

Debut Print Book Feature: Vengeance Born by Kylie Griffin

Debut Print Book Feature: Vengeance Born by Kylie Griffin

I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a little questionnaire and every Wednesday [...]

REVIEW: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway

REVIEW: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway

Dear Ms. Callaway, I was interested to read your debut novel for two reasons. First, I love the title. I’ve always thought being a husband’s harlot is one of the best parts of marriage. (Plus, it reminds me of a classic song, the number one single from 1973, Charlie Rich’s Behind Closed Doors. I’m humming [...]

REVIEW: In a Treacherous Court by Michelle Diener

REVIEW: In a Treacherous Court by Michelle Diener

Dear Ms. Diener, Having recently read and enjoyed a historical novel set in the 16th century and dealing with intrigue and assassins, I was intrigued when In a Treacherous Court fell into my hands. Realizing it was a debut sharpened my interest, since I’m always on the lookout for new authors, especially those whose work is something [...]

DA Intro Interview & Giveaway: RITA Best First Book Nominees, Part 1

DA Intro Interview & Giveaway: RITA Best First Book Nominees, Part 1

This week Romance Writers of America hands out the RITAs, its highest awards in eleven romance sub-genres, plus a special category for debut authors.  As an occasional contributor to Dear Author, I’m delighted to host again the nominees for Best First Book as part of the Intro Interview series. And we’re giving away books!  For [...]

The Dear Author Intro Interview: Angela Morrison, Author of Taken by Storm

The Dear Author Intro Interview: Angela Morrison, Author of Taken by Storm

"I couldn't sell Taken by Storm pre-Twilight," says Angela Morrison of her YA debut.   It's not hard to imagine the factors that made the novel a tough sell:   a multi-genre narrative that combines poetry, first-person, and IMs; loads of sexual tension that exclude it from the inspirational market even though one of the main characters [...]