Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary

You can get a discount on some of the recommended reads at Books on Board.

Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh recommended by Jane (but Janine didn’t like it as much)
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione recommended by Jane
Eyton by Lynne Connolly recommended by Jayne
Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter (100% micropay rebate at Fictionwise) recommended by Shuzluva
My [...]

Dear Ms. Showalter,
I read Playing With Fire when it came out in 2006 and enjoyed it, enough to hope that there would be a sequel. I realize that the book was subtitled Tales of an Extraordinary Girl, and wasn’t sure how much mileage you’d get out of a single character romance. I also didn’t think [...]

Interview with Louisa Edwards, author of Can’t Stand the Heat.

Author Talk features nudity and PC and Kristin Cast.
Roxanne St. Claire is at the Borders True Romance blog talking about her latest book (a recommended read by Robin) and giving away three free copies of Hunt Her Down.
Huffington Post writes about the efforts of DirecTV to put cable stations TNT and TBS online. More [...]

Carolyn Jewel, one of my fave new historical romance authors, interviewed by the Author Talk women/ladies/girls, Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. (Gena is the camera hog for those unfamiliar with this series)

Stephenie Meyer sold 8 million copies of her books in December. DECEMBER. 28 million copies have been sold overall. Since Meyer doesn’t plan on writing more Sparkly Vampires and Doormat Girls anytime soon, there will be a vacuum. Who is going to fill it?
Harlequin is giving away another ebook. It’s [...]