B- ReviewsDebut-book / Henry-VIII / romantic-suspense / Simon & Schuster8 Comments
Dear Ms. Diener, Having recently read and enjoyed a historical novel set in the 16th century and dealing with intrigue and assassins, I was intrigued when In a Treacherous Court fell into my hands. Realizing it was a debut sharpened my interest, since I’m always on the lookout for new authors, especially ... more >
Publishing NewsAmazon / Deals / LA Banks / Macmillan / Penguin / scholastic / Simon & Schuster / Sponsors9 Comments
Yesterday the sad news came out that LA Banks lost her battle with cancer and has passed on. Sarah Wendell is headed to a celebration of Leslie’s life in Philadelphia. Join her and others to celebrate Leslie’s personal and professional contributions. ***** Shifty Jelly posts that it is removing itself ... more >
B Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book ReviewsContemporary / First-Person / humorous / Simon & Schuster12 Comments
Dear Ms. Harper, While I know that being a woman scorned would suck, Lacey Terwilliger, nee Vernon, makes it seem survivable. Nay, not only survivable but rise above-able. Lacey does what I suspect most women in her place would want to do – she gets her revenge on her cheating ... more >
Publishing NewsAmazon / Amazon Montlake / book business / Connie-Brockway / free-book / Hachette/Grand Central / Harlequin / Nook / Simon & Schuster39 Comments
There is a lot of news today. First up Barnes and Noble is set to announce a new ebook reader during BEA which is in a couple of weeks. Amazon is releasing a new ebook reader this fall. The BN Nook 2, as Mike Cane believes it will be called, ... more >
Publishing NewsConnie-Brockway / digital publishing / Dorchester-Publishing / self-published / Simon & Schuster15 Comments
Briane Keene wrote a blog post yesterday highlighting some disturbing news about Dorchester. Brian Keene requested that his rights be reverted to him in exchange for a write off of the debt (royalties) that Dorchester owed him. I negotiated a deal with Dorchester that allowed for: 1. The immediate reversion ... more >
Publishing Newschick-lit / piracy / self-published / Simon & Schuster18 Comments
The classic nook, refurbished, is on sale today only for $79 at 1 Sale a Day. I’ve never purchased from them and I can’t vouch for the service. I’m not a fan of the classic nook. I think that it’s touchscreen + eink screen is confusing and I’ve heard reports ... more >