February 2009 Blog Posts (187)

Visited Mobile, Al today:

I saw the 'Illuminating the Word, the Saint John's Bible' exhibit at the Mobile Museum of Art. It is a spectacular creation, hand illustrated and calligraphed by Donald Jackson and many scribes, artists and theologians. I've blogged about the exhibit and its history at my blog, http://deborahpanger.blogspot.com/

Come check it out.

Deb

Added by Deborah J Panger on February 28, 2009 at 9:13pm — No Comments

I did a little Blog about Welsh myths and legends at Paranormal Romance Writers, if you fancy checking it out. http://paranormalromancewriters.blogspot.com/ Lyn

I did a little Blog about Welsh myths and legends at Paranormal Romance Writers, if you fancy checking it out.

http://paranormalromancewriters.blogspot.com/

Lyn

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Added by Hywela Lyn on February 28, 2009 at 6:19pm — 4 Comments

Smaller and Better?

From PC’s to laptops, and now there’s mini’s. Just when you think it can’t get any more convenient for writers, technology takes another step forward. A lot of my writing acquaintances are really excited about the new personal mini-notebooks, or net-books, that fit into their palms. Now available for just few hundred dollars, these mini’s boast document programs and keyboards small enough to make them usable at coffee shops and on the go. Maybe I’m hard-headed, but I’ve gotten so used to my… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on February 28, 2009 at 5:58pm — 3 Comments

Catching Up

Hmm, let’s see. Since I was last here for real I’ve done a bunch of stuff.

Riley and I had a night out with Eva and the Little One. An adventure with the girls is always fun. Dinner and then Oliver. It was well done but not likely to become one of my favorite shows. I did love the villain. Big surprise, right? The guy portraying him had the most incredible voice. Mm, went straight through me.

I did my edits for Hot Rush so soon… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on February 28, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Eternal Press is chatting at Rites of Romance.

Come on by Rites of Romance and chat with Eternal Press.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoRRChatters/

Blurbs! Excerpts! A sneak peek at the March releases!!

Added by Eternal Press on February 28, 2009 at 1:21pm — No Comments

*****REVIEW The TIMEWEAVERS By Morgan Fitzsimons And Kat Jones

A MUST READ FOR ALL FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION LOVERS!

AN EARTH SHATTERING ADVENTURE!

"RIVETS and AMAZES"

AN EXTRAORDINARY BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY

www.myspace.com/morganfitzsimons

www.myspace.com/aiyenna

http://www.theTimeweavers.com/

http://www.fitzsimmonspublishing.com/

http://www.fitztown.com/books/index.html

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Morgan & Kat is Posted… Continue

Added by GERI'S BOOK REVIEWS on February 27, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Another Day of Blog Hopping

Here's where you can find me today. Along with chatting over at the Romance Room http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theromanceroom/ I am a guest on Pop Syndicate:

http://www.popsyndicate.com/books/story/virtual_sitdown_with_margay_lee_justice/

and at Between the Lines:

http://blog.lyndacoker.net/2009/02/27/self-promotion-is-not-a-dirty-word--or-three-lessons-in-marketing-by-margay-leah-justice.aspx?ref=rss

Please stop by and read what I have to say… Continue

Added by Margay Justice on February 27, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

A Chuckle

This is why women should not take men shopping against their will.

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women - she loved to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Wal-Mart:

Dear Mrs. Samsel,

Over the past… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on February 27, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Eternal Press is chatting over at The Haunt

Our Eternal Press authors are back chatting at The Haunt today. We hope you'll join us!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Haunt_at_PNR/

Added by Eternal Press on February 27, 2009 at 4:07pm — No Comments

Vexing the Viscount featured at PUBLISHERS WEEKLY!

Barbara Vey, of the BEYOND HER BOOK Publishers Weekly blog has featured VEXING THE VISCOUNT today at http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/490041249.html Barbara is such fun and her blog is always wonderfully entertaining. You'll want to bookmark it!

If you can,… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 27, 2009 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Coupon Days at Class Act Books!

At Class Act Books,, coupon days are thriving! Buy one ebook, and use the coupon to get another one for FREE! That's right! The coupon is worth $6.49 at the checkout. If you enjoy erotica, westerns, inspirational, paranormal, or straight feel-good romance, come over and browse the store!

This offer is good until March 2, so you don't have long. Hurry by!!

Added by Miss Mae on February 27, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Done and Dusted

Yes! Mission accomplished. Written in Stone is now typed, revised, critiqued {by none other than our own Chris London} and already doing the sub rounds......AND....already had an agent request for full. A big change from when I last blogged, folks. Time to begin on newie. Anyone for Tennis?

Viviane

Added by Viviane Brentanos on February 27, 2009 at 6:24am — 3 Comments

Reluctant Companions- Part Four- The Conclusion

In today's final installment things heat up between Cameron and Chellie. If you wish to read the spicer version head over to My Space Blog at http://www.myspace.com/christine_london or on my London Blog at http://christinelondon.blogspot.com/…

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Added by Christine London on February 27, 2009 at 3:50am — 2 Comments

New Place To Post Your Book Videos!

Good News!

If any authors here have video trailers for your books there is a new, FREE, advertising venue!

I just received the following email the other day (See below). At first they didn't have a category (or "channel" as they call it) for books. So I wrote to them requesting that they add a "Books" channel and Tyler (one of the site's proprietors) kindly jumped on the idea and made it happen. I think the… Continue

Added by Gary Val Tenuta on February 26, 2009 at 11:50pm — No Comments

Winner - WRDF Spotlight Author contest

Sandra Kay won the contest I hosted as part of my WRDF Spotlight Author presentation.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments.

Added by Beth Caudill on February 26, 2009 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

What The...

In Birmingham, Alabama yesterday, a funeral director was arrested and charged with felony abuse of a corpse. There was a woman who died back in November of 2007. Apparently her family wanted her cremated however they failed to pay the tab.

After storing the body for over a year the owner of the funeral home must have decided it was in the way. For some reason the man in question stuck it in a hearse registered to him, drove it 60 miles to a… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on February 26, 2009 at 4:40pm — 2 Comments

Editing Frantic

There are times when life is terribly hectic, and now is one of them. I still have 4 edits waiting (think 4 impatient, irritated editors) plus am panicking because I have 3 new books in progress, but in the early stages for 2 and only halfway on the 3rd. No new work to sub out. I have to get at least 2 more books started, and they should probably for Melody. Romance, in other words. The others are all in straight sci-fi/fantasy/horror. Last year, I worked on 5 books, and managed it quite… Continue

Added by N. D. Hansen-Hill on February 26, 2009 at 4:19pm — 2 Comments

Waiting on Pins and Needles.

Ummm, what an understatement.

I sent a query to a well known e-publisher on January 6 this year. Just a three paragraph summary and chapter one. Pretty much a normal query. Nothing spectacular. I waited to see if they wanted to read the rest of the manuscript, hoping they would so I'd have a chance at a contract.

Well, hopes can be fulfilled.

I received an email from the submissions editor informing me she was sending in a contract request for the book. Can I… Continue

Added by Judith on February 26, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Down for the Count!

Thought you might be interested in the guest on my blog today. It's Marie-Claude Bourque, one of the remaining American Titlists. This is a grueling contest for the writers, but the brass ring is a contract from Dorchester (my publisher!) Please stop by for the inside skinny. www.emilybryan.blogspot.com

Happy Writing,

Emily

www.emilybryan.com

VEXING THE VISCOUNT, in stores… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 26, 2009 at 10:56am — No Comments