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About Jan

reads any genre as long as the books aren't depressing. Her preferred reads these days are in manga format and come from all manga genres, but she especially likes romance, doubly so when there are beautiful men involved. With each other. Her favorites among currently-running English-translated manga series include NANA, Ze, Ouran High School Host Club, Junjou Romantica, Blood Alone, Vampire Knight, Skip Beat, Silver Diamond and anything by the holy triumvirate of BL: Ayano Yamane, Kazuma Kodaka and Youka Nitta, including any scribbles they might do on the backs of napkins.

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March 15, 2012

Fan Fiction: A Personal Perspective

JanEssaysfan-fiction40 Comments

Sunita talked a bit about why some people write fan fiction. I’d like to talk a bit about my perspective. A little background: I’ve been a reader in many fandoms for about ten years, but I primarily write in one. I also run a fandom community. Legality of fan fics ... more >

July 22, 2009

REVIEW: [SFR Classics] Dragon Bones / Dragon Blood by Patricia Briggs

JanA Review Category / A- Reviews / Book Reviews / EbooksFantasy Romance / Patricia-Briggs29 Comments

Dear Ms. Briggs, I always approach an old favorite with trepidation. So often they were favorites because of the person I was at that time in my life, and having changed, they no longer affect me as they once did. But sometimes I’m lucky and I find that it was ... more >

March 24, 2009

REVIEW: Luv-Luv titles and Netcomics

JanB+ Reviews / B- Reviews / F Reviews / Mangajosei / Manga / reviews7 Comments

Dear Readers, Netcomics is a publisher that publishes manga and manhwa online. No e-reader is needed, just $0.25 per chapter. They publish not only their own but Luv Luv and Yaoi Press comics among others. The way it works is that you buy e-cash in $10 amounts, then pay as ... more >

February 3, 2009

[Review] A Manga Guide to Japanese Cuisine: Oishinbo by Kariya Tetsu

JanMangafood / Japanese culture / Manga / Review6 Comments

Dear Readers, I just have to tell you about this manga. This isn’t a typical manga for me to review because it’s not a romance manga, and it’s not really about the characters. It’s about food. I’m a serious foodie. I love exploring foods of all cultures, from low cuisine ... more >

January 18, 2009

Portrait of a Noob eReader

JanBook ReviewsSony Reader21 Comments

Note: This is the first of 8! reflections by the reviewers here at Dear Author regarding their use of the Sony PRS 505. You can touch and feel one yourself at places like Borders, Target, and select Best Buy, Frys, and Books a Million. In the UK, Waterstone sells them. ... more >

December 24, 2008

Best of 2008 List: Reviewer ジェーン(Jān)

JanBook ReviewsAbout-Us / Best of 2008 / best of list19 Comments

ジェーン(Jān) is probably the reader most responsible for introducing me to the fantasy and science fiction books. I actually read George RR Martin because of her!! But she also has recommended some great romances to overtime. She’s uncannily good with her recommendations, tailoring them to your tastes rather than just ... more >

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