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August 7, 2015

REVIEW: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

JiaB+ Reviews / Recommended Readsapocalyptic / epic fantasy / Fantasy / Orbit7 Comments

Recommended Read

Dear Ms. Jemisin, I was first introduced to your work via your debut, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms. That novel excited me for various reasons. It was an original take on the “person fights for the throne” fantasy staple. The characters were not white. The worldbuilding was really interesting. And, of ... more >

July 8, 2013

REVIEW: Cold Steel by Kate Elliott

JiaB+ Reviews / Recommended ReadsAgent/Spies/Undercover / estranged family / family relationships / Fantasy / gaslight fantasy / Orbit25 Comments

Recommended Read

Dear Ms. Elliott, I loved the first novel in your Spiritwalker trilogy, Cold Magic. It introduced us to an alternate earth in which the ice shelf never receded, the Empire of Mali fled out of Africa and formed an alliance with the Celtic tribes, and colonialsm never happened the way ... more >

Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisin
November 21, 2011

REVIEW: Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisin

JiaB ReviewsConspiracy / family relationships / Fantasy Romance / gods / N.K. Jemisin / Orbit / twins4 Comments

Dear Ms. Jemisin, While I didn’t think the first two novels of your Inheritance trilogy were perfect, I liked that they were different and introduced some much-needed fresh air into the fantasy genre. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the final installment given that it’s about the child god, ... more >

Cold Fire by Kate Elliott
September 29, 2011

REVIEW: Cold Fire by Kate Elliott

JiaB- ReviewsFantasy Romance / forced-marriage / gaslight fantasy / infidelity / Orbit16 Comments

Dear Ms. Elliott, The first novel of your Spiritwalker trilogy, Cold Magic, was my favorite read of 2010. To say that I’ve been eagerly anticipating the sequel might be an understatement. I had a few mishaps in obtaining a review copy but thanks to Jane’s heroic efforts, I received one ... more >

April 27, 2011

Wednesday Midday Links: Local news reporters jeopardize author’s career as schoolteacher

JanePublishing NewsAmazon / Orbit / Penguin / self-published53 Comments

File under the awful things news people do, WNEP, a news organization out of Pennsylvania reported that a junior high school teacher of 25 years writes erotic romances on the side. Who gave them the tip and why they thought this might be important isn’t clear. What is clear, however, ... more >

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February 4, 2011

Friday Midday Links: NY Times brings forth its ebook bestseller list

JanePublishing Newsbest seller lists / blogging / covers / Gail Carriger / India / New-York-Times / Orbit32 Comments

Update: A reader mentioned that I forgot to point out that Barnes and Noble is having a groupon where you pay $10 for a $20 gift certificate that can be used on anything. Be sure to use your Groupon before April 10, 2011. # Limit 1 per person. Valid on ... more >

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