Comments on: CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST!

By: It begs to question… : The Good, The Bad and The Unread

It begs to question… : The Good, The Bad and The Unread — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:54:50 +0000

[...] Are the majority of ebook READERS also WRITERS? [...]

By: Dear Author.Com » And the winners are . . .

Dear Author.Com » And the winners are . . . — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:49:46 +0000

[...] I guess it’s safe to say that we Ja(y)nes are suckers for books. We got a great response from our first ebook buzz contest. We will run this contest at the end of every month until August and maybe longer, depending on how well we like the books we read. Just because your book wasn’t picked doesn’t actually mean we won’t buy it and review it at a later date. Ultimately, we each decided to buy ten different books (or 12 depending on how you count up Megan Hart’s contributions). We will review three a week until the start of our next contest. Each book will stay at the top of the blog until the next review goes up. [...]

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:59:21 +0000

I posted as Christy, but as Robin I would like to point you in the direction of Beth Williamson. Not only is she my co-author for Vixen Virgins, Beth also sure knows how to write sexy westerns.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:34:31 +0000

As a reader, I loved No One But Madison by Doreen Orsini, a new author at Triskelion. This book is VERY hot, a BDSM book…I don’t usually go for those, but this book is filled with suspense and emotion. Loved it!

I also love books by Mare Treanor. She writes lush books set in Scotland…I adore Some Other Sea, a sexy historical, which is out at Triskelion too.

Catherine Chernow’s got a new one out called The Fine Art of Kissing…a breezy, sexy contemporary.

Can ya tell I’m a Trisk author! I love these books…

Another author to check out is Melanie Atkins. If you like cops, serious suspense, and Southern deep fried settings, her books are awesome.

I could go on and on…so many great ones. I’ll force myself to stop for now…

As a writer, my new book The Devil Inside just came out this month from Triskelion…its an NYC urban fantasy about a pent up prosecutor running from his demonslayer past who falls in love with a “dybbuk” — astral spirit — who haunts his dreams.

Thanks for doing this, btw…there a ton of fantastic ebooks out there that deserve wider exposure.

Michele Lang

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:59:04 +0000

As a reader, I recommend Kara Griffin’s far-out futuristics, Cosmic Hearts and Cosmic Chemistry. Kara is a wacky gal and will have you rolling in no time.

As a writer, hmmm…this is the hard part. For historical lovers, A Most Dangerous Affair is one you shouldn’t miss. If contemporary is more your thing, Overnight Sensation is the way to go.

By: Pam Champagne

Pam Champagne — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:05:19 +0000

I wouldn’t be much of an author if I didn’t like my own books…so I’d recommend any of the three I have published. Like the wilderness? Read RIBBON OF RAIN. How about one thousand pound thoroughbreds? Read DEAD HEAT. If a bit of paranormal and a visit to post-war Vietnam is for you, then try MISSING IN ACTION.

As a reader, I agree with the majority here – Any book by Shelby Reed is a great read.

http://www.pamchampagne.net

By: Petula Caesar

Petula Caesar — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:01:45 +0000

I’m a 1st time, unknown BUT very talented e-pubbed writer. I am not part of any of the e-pub ‘gangs’, or yahoo promo groups or websites where members give each other literary high fives for the great reviews they get from their best friends/colleagues. My book is “Lipstick and Other Stories”, and I have gotten good reviews from people I don’t even know!!

“…Caesar’s lyrical prose adds heat to her stories, making this a sensually fulfilling read that offers a mixed bag of topics. There’s much talent in her voice, and readers should be on the lookout for her future work…” Romantic Times

“…Petula Caesar has written a book that can serve as an example for how to write an erotic anthology…” Euro Reviews

“…Sex permeates all the stories, with a gentle, almost romantic feel to the encounters. Emotions run high in all of them, and this makes the stories all that more touching. Ms. Caeser certainly touched mine while I was reading this book.” Just Erotic Romance Reviews

“…I thoroughly enjoyed each (story) and didn’t want to see them end. All in all LIPSTICK AND OTHER STORIES will appeal to erotica lovers everywhere…” R.A.W. Sistaz Reviewers

“…Lipstick and Other Stories is a collection of erotic short stories that will delight and excite…Caesar will capture your attention with her unique writing style…this is a fantastic and incredibly sexy read and a must have book for all erotic romance fans.” Sensual Reads And Reviews

Those are only a few, and I swear I know NONE OF THESE PEOPLE!! PLEASE PICK ME!

http://www.tulabooks.com

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:41:27 +0000

If you’d do a gay romance, I recommend JJ Massa’s THE EDGE, from Venus Press. It was the first m/m romance I read. Or her book ROCKS AND HARD PLACES. It’s not just a m/m, but it has some m/m so you can sort of test the waters. I enjoyed them BOTH immensly.
http://venuspress.com/catalog/authors/jjmassa.htm

By: Leigh Ellwood

Leigh Ellwood — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:23:38 +0000

I will opt for blatant self-promotion of my works and throw into the ring my novels from Phaze, Truth or Dare and Dare Me, the first two books of the Dareville series. Dareville is more than a place...it's a sensual state of mind, proof that great passion can be found in the smallest of towns. Dareville isn't based on any town or place in particular, but it is a place I often come to where I need inspiration. You could also say it's place people visit when they want to come often. Four books are planned, two are published, the third is on the way. Enjoy your stay and don't worry about the speed limits.

By: Jayne

Jayne — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:37:00 +0000

Angie, we’ll be closing this month’s nominations on Friday and reading the first selections during May. Then starting up again with new nominations the last week of May to read in June. If all goes well, we plan on doing this through August. Or maybe longer, who knows? ;)

By: jmc

jmc — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:53:50 +0000

Crossing the Line by Stephanie Vaughan. It’s from LooseId, I think. Gay romance. Does that matter? I liked it a great deal, although I do think that it could stand maybe another 50 pages of building the backstory, etc.

Baen books has free ebooks for download at their website, if you are interested in science fiction.

By: B.L. Foxxe

B.L. Foxxe — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:47:22 +0000

Good evenng, I just thought I'd post a comment here: As a reader, I've enjoyed several of Ciar Cullen's novels and many others that are ebooks. As a writer, I've got a book out "Statue of Zeus Through Time" that can be found at eXtasy Books or at Fictionwise.com Statue of Zeus is a time traveling futuristic novella showing just what two determined lovers can accomplished when they've been separated by a particularly nasty villain. To learn more check out the excerpt I have posted on my website: B.L. Foxxe it also has links to eXtasy Books and other sites where I will be published in the future, like Venus Press and Samhain :)

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:49:00 +0000

Okay, a few here – Anya Bast’s Water Crystal. Futurstic from EC, really wonderful and extensive worldbuilding and it doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. It’s a great book.

Megan Hart’s Playing the Game from Amber Quill- loved it. Love Jack and Josie. Fun and interesting world, very sexy and clever.

Okay and a shameless plug, my own Enforcer from Ellora’s Cave – smart heroine, alpha hero who isn’t a bossy jerk. Funny dialog, hot secks. Oh and the werewolf mafia too.

By: Tracy Sharp

Tracy Sharp — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:50:44 +0000

I’d like to recommend the Sundown Inc. series by Cat Marsters http://www.catmarsters.com/.

I currently have a release, Repo Chick Blues, at Liquid Silver Books. Um, one sentence? How about this: “Ex-car thief and broke construction worker, Leah Ryan, has teamed up with repossession king and ex-defense lawyer, Callahan Parker, to chase twisted drug lord, Brent Woodard.” That comes from Just Erotic Romance Reviews :) You can read more about it at my webpage http://www.tracysharp.com/

Celia Stuart rocks! Read anything by her! http://www.celiastuart.com/

By: AngieW

AngieW — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:39:39 +0000

I was trying to think of some ebooks outside the romance genre to recommend, so you’d get some variety, but I haven’t read many lately. The most non-romance I can think of is Brand Name Dates by Melani Blazer, it’s chick lit.

When are you asking for recommendations again? Because there’s a women’s fiction book I’ll recommend, but it doesn’t release until the end of the month.

My ebook reading has been mostly limited to work, recently, sad to say. Reading a papberback is a break for my eyes :)

By: Eve

Eve — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:10:01 +0000

I just want to make it perfectly clear that absolutely no arm-twisting was involved in my choices. I was just trying to get out of the doghouse with those authors I know who I didn’t pick – but that’s good now. All’s happy here.

By: Dork

Dork — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:18:18 +0000

>>she’s close enough to hit me if I don’t recommend something of hers

Eve I’d NEVER hit you for not recommending my books. My point in er pointing you this way was because you’re an avid reader. =)

By: Elisa

Elisa — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:49:14 +0000

As a reader, I recommend What Price Paradise by Katherine Allred. It's a great book--very emotional. As a writer, I'd like to ask you to look at my book Reality Check. It's a light contemporary comedy. You can read an excerpt here, and more information is available at my website www.elisaadams.com.

By: Eve

Eve — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:35:23 +0000

Thank God – this doghouse was getting a little cramped and Raine has disavowed any knowledge of me.

Howl by Jet Mykles, Jeigh Lynn and (the wonderful, beautiful)Raine Weaver, Loose Id.

Her Passion by Denise Belinda McDonald, Samhain

Gypsy Heart by Sasha White, Liquid Silver Books

By: Jayne

Jayne — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:41:38 +0000

Just to clear up any misunderstandings, everyone is free to recommend as many titles and authors as you’d like. Jane and I will be the ones limited to picking two each to read and review (and from the looks of the recs I’ve seen so far, I can tell you I’ll probably be reading more than just 2!)

Keep the suggestions coming!

Jayne