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Open Thread for Authors (Author Promo) for November 2018

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Welcome to the Promotional Thread for Authors. What’s this you say? I read quite a few blogs outside the romance blogosphere and many of the big ones have a daily open thread where the commenters drive the bus. The rules for Author Promo Night Open Thread are as follows: The ... more >

Open Thread for Readers for November 2018

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Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general?

Steel blue tote with Jane Eyre title and Rochester and Jane pictured

Bookish gift for DA readers

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Melissa from Literary Book Gifts contacted me and offered a promo code for Dear Author readers at her site. If you’re in the market for a Jane Austen tote bag or a Little Women t-shirt, use the code DEARAUTHOR20 for 20% off anything on the site, no time limit, no ... more >

Wednesday News Bit – Ochlassieland

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Craving an Outlander Experience? – Well you’re in luck. Come to Dundass Castle and experience luxury sightseeing. Guests can follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters, while living like a true Laird and Lady in an authentic 18th century Scottish castle. You can visit filming locations and work with ... more >

Jennie

Reading List by Jennie for April through June

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Also read and reviewed:  Ocean Light and Cadaver & Queen An American Princess: The Many Lives of Allene Tew by Annejet Van Der Zijl I can’t remember if this was recommended somewhere or if I just found it while perusing historical biographies on Amazon, but I know I was initially intrigued by ... more >

Thursday News

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Forget hygge, let’s all get päntsdrunk – I’ll go first and freely admit that I find many of these “lifestyle” books to be beyond me for the long haul. With the best of intentions on my part, I know I simply can’t keep it up – it being whatever habit ... more >

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