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

I think this is an interesting concept but have not decided yet why it’s needed (except maybe for greed?). Some authors and publishers will be mimicking what Hollywood has been doing concerning product placement in their television shows and movies. That is getting paid to mention their products in their books.
Enter first time [...]

Jennifer Estep came to my attention through a blog comment she made at Meljean Brook’s blog. Estep was a first time author who was offering up a fun, comic based romance. It looked like a book I had to read. Estep has a bit in common with her characters [...]

As I sit here at my Corian breakfast counter drinking my Goose Island Root Beer and munching on my Dole Peeled Mini Carrots, I can’t help but consider the renewed arguments for advertising within books. After all, authors use brand names all the times to convey a certain iconic message. What is a [...]