May 11 2010
From Berkley Mass Market: STRAIGHT UP by Deirdre Martin SWEETEST LITTLE SIN by Christine Wells LIVING IN EDEN by Michelle Rowen STORMWALKER by Allyson James AMATHYST DESTINY by Pamela Montgomerie THE STORM mass market reprint by Jean Johnson From Berkley Trade: HAUNTING WARRIOR by Erin Quinn BEYOND THE SHADOWS by Jess Granger SPYMASTER'S LADY trade(…)
May 4 2010
Dear Ms. Snow, “Just Like Me, Only Better,” is a book which Jane included in my arc shipment and which I opened with a “why not” attitude. I needed to weed down a towering pile and this one just happened to be on top. Good thing as I ended up chuckling the almost whole way(…)
May 4 2010
This photo of Valerie Sherwood Bertrice Small is from a photo essay by Mary Ellen Mark. Reading the blurbs accompanying the photos brought to memory the days when Romantic Times would feature the lavish spreads of various authors’ homes, the implication being that these authors were part of the Robin Leach “Lifestyles of the Rich(…)
Apr 20 2010
Dear Ms. Belmond, “A Rather Charming Invitation” is a lovely reunion with American Penny Nichols and her English fiance Jeremy Laidley along with their assortment of English and French relatives. It’s also another book in the series which takes me back to the style of mysteries from an age before every book had to have(…)
Apr 8 2010
Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, Adelia and Co are in(…)
Apr 7 2010
Dear Ms. Noble: This is not a flashy book. There is no big mystery. No serial killer running amok. There aren’t numerous romances started in this story to be carried out into the next. It is just about people trying to cope with the every day aspects of their lives within the walls that those(…)
Apr 6 2010
Dear Ms. Beverley, All right. Here we go with “The Secret Duke” the third book in this series set in mid eighteenth century England. As with the first two books, it involves hidden and/or secret identities and takes place partly on the road which allows the characters to let their hair down – so to(…)
Mar 31 2010
Update: Wall Street Journal reports that Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins have struck deals with Amazon. Most books will be priced at $12.99 to $14.99 but bestsellers will be priced at $9.99. Just like Apple! Update x 2: Books that are sourced by Ingram may no longer be downloadable until new agreements are struck(…)
Mar 17 2010
UPDATE: This contest will close today at 4PM CST Spring may still be weeks away for some people, but the Berkley Jove giveaway is here! As always thanks to Jane and Dear Author for giving us the opportunity to tell you about some of our fabulous upcoming titles. And don’t forget, this is just a(…)
Mar 14 2010
Winners of the Spring 2010 Giveaway for Putnam and Riverhead books are as follows. Don’t forget to check out the previewed books. More books about the Penguin books can be seen here. All the winners have been emailed so please watch your spam folder: Christine Robyn B. Mary S. GSM EmilyW willaful Margay Ellie Sue(…)
Mar 4 2010
This week has been bereft of news links because of our giveaways like “Save the Contemporary” and the “ACE/ROC Giveaway”. This does not mean that news hasn’t been happening so here’s my two bit summary: Overzealous copyright enforcement results in harmful and crazy results. First example is OK Go. EMI, the record label of OK(…)
Feb 9 2010
File this under “where have I been” but apparently Paramount is engaged in some egregious whitewashing in the Airbender movie. Aspiring author, Ellen Oh, writes about how whitewashing is racist. There is a site devoted to the Airbender casting fiasco (all the heroes are white and the bad guy and secondary characters are ethnic characters).(…)
Dec 9 2009
It’s time again for the Berkley Jove sneak peak romance giveaway–and not a moment too soon, since 2009 is closing fast! As always, thanks to Jane and Dear Author for hosting this event! And don’t forget–this is just a taste of all the wonderful upcoming romances–for more information and a complete list check out www.berkleyjoveauthors.com.(…)
Nov 30 2009
Dear Ms. Danella: What is under (or inside) the cover is a really well drawn high fantasy romance telling the story of clan Redgrove’s First daughter, Alithia, and her quest to get a tablet of mystery. The clan’s sacred flame has been extinguished. Without the flame, the clan cannot prepare its sanctified oils and incense.(…)
Oct 20 2009
Barnes and Noble is launching its Nook today. Some people are saying it will be in stores this weekend for hands on fondling. It’s certainly one of the best of the latest crop of devices with its dual screen nature. The lower half appears to be a touchscreen LCD which will allow faster browsing of(…)
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