Comments on: Harlequin Challenges Readers to Read http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/ Book reviews, industry news, and commentary from a reader's point of view Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:56:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lorie-eHarlequin http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-146141 Lorie-eHarlequin Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:06:09 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-146141 Hi everyone. I'm popping in for two reasons. The first being to remind you that it is nearly the first of the month, meaning that my monthly email containing the mini challenge and coupon code will be going out. If you wish to join and avail yourself of this discount then I need for you to email me (loriehosty@gmail.com) and confirm your participation. At the very least I require a list of names and emails for the folks on your team. I cannot send the email to you otherwise. I'm also going to answer Gina. You don't need to sign up for Free Book Fridays specifically. We do offer a different free book every Friday, so if you place an order with our print store, then you get the free book. Hi everyone.

I’m popping in for two reasons. The first being to remind you that it is nearly the first of the month, meaning that my monthly email containing the mini challenge and coupon code will be going out. If you wish to join and avail yourself of this discount then I need for you to email me (loriehosty@gmail.com) and confirm your participation.

At the very least I require a list of names and emails for the folks on your team. I cannot send the email to you otherwise.

I’m also going to answer Gina.

You don’t need to sign up for Free Book Fridays specifically. We do offer a different free book every Friday, so if you place an order with our print store, then you get the free book.

]]> By: Gina http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-145234 Gina Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:30:31 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-145234 <blockquote>That combined with our FREE book Friday’s makes keeping up with the challenge easier on the pocket book.. :-)</blockquote> I didn't see that on eHarlequin's website - where do I sign up?

That combined with our FREE book Friday’s makes keeping up with the challenge easier on the pocket book.. :-)

I didn’t see that on eHarlequin’s website – where do I sign up?

]]> By: Jayne http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-145231 Jayne Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:23:16 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-145231 Hi ladies, Jayne from the eHarlequin.com community here. I just want to clarify that we ask for <strong>a minimum of 50%</strong> of the books be Harlequin/Silhouette. If you choose to read/blog from our imprints exclusively, more power to you! And if you register with Lorie (loriehosty@gmail.com), she'll be sending you a monthly email with a 10% off coupon to apply to purchases on eHarlequin to help you with those book purchases. That combined with our FREE book Friday's makes keeping up with the challenge easier on the pocket book.. :-) Cheers, and thanks SO much for your support! Hi ladies,

Jayne from the eHarlequin.com community here. I just want to clarify that we ask for a minimum of 50% of the books be Harlequin/Silhouette. If you choose to read/blog from our imprints exclusively, more power to you! And if you register with Lorie (loriehosty@gmail.com), she’ll be sending you a monthly email with a 10% off coupon to apply to purchases on eHarlequin to help you with those book purchases. That combined with our FREE book Friday’s makes keeping up with the challenge easier on the pocket book.. :-)

Cheers, and thanks SO much for your support!

]]> By: Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary » Dear Author Takes Up Harlequin’s Reading Challenge. Who’s With Us? http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-141399 Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary » Dear Author Takes Up Harlequin’s Reading Challenge. Who’s With Us? Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:25:42 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-141399 [...] week, Harlequin sent bloggers an email letting us know about the Harlequin reading challenge. If readers read and blog about 100,000 books in 2008, Harlequin will donate 100,000 books to the [...] [...] week, Harlequin sent bloggers an email letting us know about the Harlequin reading challenge. If readers read and blog about 100,000 books in 2008, Harlequin will donate 100,000 books to the [...]

]]> By: Jane http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136497 Jane Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:08:43 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136497 Yes, definitely. I'll post on Sunday about the "team concept" and make sure I have all the rules down. We'll run a contest to get a name. Maybe Robin will win :). And then we all need to get writing and reading! I'm kind of excited because I plan to use the Harlequin blog to talk about books, both new and old, that might not get attention from a more mainstream reading group i.e., ebooks, debut authors, aa authors, and the like. Yes, definitely. I’ll post on Sunday about the “team concept” and make sure I have all the rules down. We’ll run a contest to get a name. Maybe Robin will win :). And then we all need to get writing and reading! I’m kind of excited because I plan to use the Harlequin blog to talk about books, both new and old, that might not get attention from a more mainstream reading group i.e., ebooks, debut authors, aa authors, and the like.

]]> By: MaryK http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136496 MaryK Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:04:21 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136496 "Dear Harlequin" ?? I've been wanting to develop my reviewing skills. Did you decide if the DA team was open to commentors? “Dear Harlequin” ??

I’ve been wanting to develop my reviewing skills. Did you decide if the DA team was open to commentors?

]]> By: Michele Lee http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136380 Michele Lee Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:43:33 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136380 So where do I send my reviews to add the the Dear author team? So where do I send my reviews to add the the Dear author team?

]]> By: Cady http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136236 Cady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:36:54 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136236 I have been the Challenge for three years now and love it. It has added a variety of books to my TBR - both harlequin and non-harlequin. I would highly recommend it as it is a fun site with lots of community. Cady - who many just lurks and enjoys reading this site. I have been the Challenge for three years now and love it. It has added a variety of books to my TBR – both harlequin and non-harlequin. I would highly recommend it as it is a fun site with lots of community.

Cady – who many just lurks and enjoys reading this site.

]]> By: Lorie http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136216 Lorie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:07:30 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136216 LOL @ the titles Wendy, and you said you weren't creative. Jane ~ The length of the reviews are entirely up to you. I suggest 2 paragraphs to reassure those who fear having to write something longer. Diane ~ Because we are continuously releasing our backlist as ebooks we do count out of print books. This is the Book Challenge <a href="http://community.eharlequin.com/forums/book-challenge" rel="nofollow">Forums</a> and these are the posted <a href="http://community.eharlequin.com/book-challenge" rel="nofollow">Reviews</a>. Between the two you should find answers to your questions. If you don't find an answer please feel free to email me at loriehosty@gmail.com LOL @ the titles Wendy, and you said you weren’t creative.

Jane ~ The length of the reviews are entirely up to you. I suggest 2 paragraphs to reassure those who fear having to write something longer.

Diane ~ Because we are continuously releasing our backlist as ebooks we do count out of print books.

This is the Book Challenge Forums and these are the posted Reviews. Between the two you should find answers to your questions. If you don’t find an answer please feel free to email me at loriehosty@gmail.com

]]> By: Jules Jones http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136126 Jules Jones Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:20:03 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136126 I've been thinking I ought to try some Luna titles. Wonder if Waterstones in town has any... I’ve been thinking I ought to try some Luna titles. Wonder if Waterstones in town has any…

]]> By: Ann Bruce http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136020 Ann Bruce Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:53:45 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136020 I, um, <i>*cough*</i> have half a bookshelf of Harlequin/Silhouette romances. I generally finish 3 books a week. Reviews, however, might be a little more difficult. I, um, *cough* have half a bookshelf of Harlequin/Silhouette romances.

I generally finish 3 books a week. Reviews, however, might be a little more difficult.

]]> By: Sara Dennis http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136011 Sara Dennis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:19:42 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136011 Right, yes, 50%. I was just answering the year of release part. If you take a look through the book challenge entries, there are current books and older books. Several people this year are cleaning out their TBR backlogs, and haven't been told that's not allowed. They really don't have to be current. Right, yes, 50%. I was just answering the year of release part.

If you take a look through the book challenge entries, there are current books and older books. Several people this year are cleaning out their TBR backlogs, and haven’t been told that’s not allowed. They really don’t have to be current.

]]> By: azteclady http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136007 azteclady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:05:10 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136007 <blockquote>The books don’t have to be recent releases. They just have to be HQ/Sil. books.</blockquote>But... actually, <a href="http://community.eharlequin.com/forums/book-challenge/introduction-and-rules" rel="nofollow">the rules say</a> that only half of them have to be Harlequin from any line.<blockquote>As for the rules, we’ll keep them simple. We ask that a minimum of 50% of the books you read come from one of our imprints: Harlequin, Silhouette, Spice Books, Mira, HQN, Kimani Press, Steeple Hill, Red Dress Ink, Luna, and Worldwide Library. </blockquote>I've been trying to find if there was some post or comment specifying year of release or some such, but I'm getting confused navigating the forums.

The books don’t have to be recent releases. They just have to be HQ/Sil. books.

But… actually, the rules say that only half of them have to be Harlequin from any line.

As for the rules, we’ll keep them simple.

We ask that a minimum of 50% of the books you read come from one of our imprints: Harlequin, Silhouette, Spice Books, Mira, HQN, Kimani Press, Steeple Hill, Red Dress Ink, Luna, and Worldwide Library.

I’ve been trying to find if there was some post or comment specifying year of release or some such, but I’m getting confused navigating the forums.

]]> By: Sara Dennis http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136006 Sara Dennis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:01:45 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-136006 The books don't have to be recent releases. They just have to be HQ/Sil. books. The books don’t have to be recent releases. They just have to be HQ/Sil. books.

]]> By: azteclady http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135990 azteclady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:24:16 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135990 I found a set of <a href="http://community.eharlequin.com/forums/book-challenge/introduction-and-rules" rel="nofollow">Rules for the Book Challenge</a>, but it doesn't make clear whether all books have to be released this year, or simply currently in print, or what. That's an important question, methinks. Lorie? I found a set of Rules for the Book Challenge, but it doesn’t make clear whether all books have to be released this year, or simply currently in print, or what. That’s an important question, methinks.

Lorie?

]]> By: Anonym2857 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135985 Anonym2857 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:18:19 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135985 I looked around but must have missed the page detailing the rules/criteria about the books -- did anyone see if the half that consists of Harlequin books needs to be current reads (still in circulation) to count toward the category goal, or will out of print ones count as well? Thanks. Diane I looked around but must have missed the page detailing the rules/criteria about the books — did anyone see if the half that consists of Harlequin books needs to be current reads (still in circulation) to count toward the category goal, or will out of print ones count as well?

Thanks.

Diane

]]> By: Robin http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135980 Robin Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:55:50 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135980 How about "The Billionaires' Secret Babes"? How about “The Billionaires’ Secret Babes”?

]]> By: Jane http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135956 Jane Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:06:07 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135956 I'm pretty sure that "forced" needs to be in the title. The Billionaire's Forced Secretary/Mistress/Virgin Bride. Hmm. How about a play on Julie Cohen's book: his for the taking. We could be Theirs for the Taking. Or BFBs (Billionaires' Forced Brides). Maybe we'll make it a contest. I give away Fictionwise GC for best team name. I’m pretty sure that “forced” needs to be in the title. The Billionaire’s Forced Secretary/Mistress/Virgin Bride. Hmm. How about a play on Julie Cohen’s book: his for the taking. We could be Theirs for the Taking. Or BFBs (Billionaires’ Forced Brides). Maybe we’ll make it a contest. I give away Fictionwise GC for best team name.

]]> By: Wendy http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135954 Wendy Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:03:28 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135954 Jane, you are grossly misinformed if you think <i>I'm</i> creative. I love the idea of using an HP-style title as a name, but that admittedly makes it too long. We could always go with something more generic. Uhhhh, just brainstorming here so some of these probably really suck (OK, I know they really suck): The Blogging Divas, The Book Bandits, The TBR Queens, The Secret Babies (Ha!), The Virgin Secretaries (Ha!), We Heart Tycoons - OK, I need to stop now, this is just getting sad...... Help me out people! The pressure! She is killing me! Jane, you are grossly misinformed if you think I’m creative. I love the idea of using an HP-style title as a name, but that admittedly makes it too long. We could always go with something more generic. Uhhhh, just brainstorming here so some of these probably really suck (OK, I know they really suck): The Blogging Divas, The Book Bandits, The TBR Queens, The Secret Babies (Ha!), The Virgin Secretaries (Ha!), We Heart Tycoons – OK, I need to stop now, this is just getting sad……

Help me out people! The pressure! She is killing me!

]]> By: azteclady http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135933 azteclady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:51:44 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/02/07/harlequin-challenges-readers-to-read/#comment-135933 Thank you, Jane! Thank you, Jane!

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