May 2008 Blog Posts (74)

What is.....love

What is.....love. As romance writers do we really know? Here is a copy of a post I made on my Myspace blog.

What is love? An easy enough question. Then again, maybe not. First off, love is a word. It defines an emotion, a state of mind. What makes one person's emotion any less or more than another's? What is true love as opposed to infatuation, crush, obsession? To me there should be no difference. Love is a feeling, a spiritual connection with someone or something, be he/she/it be… Continue

Added by Viviane Brentanos on May 31, 2008 at 9:07am — 9 Comments

RELEASED

COST OF FREEDOM is NOW AVAILABLE at The Wild Rose Press.

Blurb:

In a Boston cemetery, Abigail Matthews overhears two Patriots plotting against her beloved England. She confides in her childhood friend William Jackson and is shocked to learn of his support and involvement with the Sons of Liberty.

Alone one night and surrounded by an English patrol, Abigail shoots a British… Continue

Added by Carol A. Spradling on May 31, 2008 at 7:50am — 1 Comment

Celebratory Swag Contest! Last Day to enter!

Hey folks! Stop by my blog at www.michelelang.com and go to the post on Celebratory Swag! I recently had the opportunity to go to ComicCon in NYC and collected an amazing pile of ARCs, books, postcards, etc...I have enough for three packs, plus two packs of my own stuff.

Please leave a comment on my main blog, letting me know what your favorite author promo is and if you've ever bought a book because of it, and you could win! Here's the… Continue

Added by Michele Lang on May 30, 2008 at 7:42pm — No Comments

My Interview!

Happy Friday All!

The very lovely Highland Lassie a.k.a Andrea posted my interview today. You can read everything you ever wanted to know about me and then some here:

http://chicksofcharacterization.blogspot.com/

If you visit and leave a comment, make sure to leave your email addy. One random commenter will be drawn for a free pdf of whichever of my releases they'd like to read.

Have a fantastic… Continue

Added by Lainey Bancroft on May 30, 2008 at 3:11pm — No Comments

June is 'Book Reviewers Month' at Blogcritics Magazine!

To promote the release of The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing, co-author Mayra Calvani will be interviewing 15+ reviewers and review editors during the month of June. Learn all… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on May 30, 2008 at 1:39pm — No Comments

48 hours left in the Authors Lounge Cover Design Awards

There are now just two days left in which to cast votes in The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008.

I feel privileged that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was lucky enough to be nominated. The artwork for the book was created by the highly talented Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing, Markham, Ontario, and, if anyone who hasn't voted yet would care to do so, I'd appreciate any frinedly votes that may come my way. Pllease visit… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 29, 2008 at 10:12am — No Comments

Joanna AKA Jody Allen

Hello to everyone and thank you for the huge welcome

I'm sorry Ive not been around much, But I am finishing my first novel...

and after publishing it will be available to buy on line......... Also I will be returning this year to Turkey were my work begins on the Turkish army Against the Pkk Terrorist ..... Were I will be staying for around 2 years ...

This is my passion, And much awareness and support is needed, thanks for reading, Any sponsers AHA let me know

thank… Continue

Added by Joanna writing As Jody Allen on May 29, 2008 at 5:04am — No Comments

Raven Radio - Join us tonight in our new time slot! 11pm –12am EST

~~CALL IN AND SAY HELLO AT OUR NEW TIME~~

Paranormal authors Mandy M Roth and Michelle M Pillow talk books, industry, paranormal, and take reader calls.

Michelle M Pillow and Mandy M Roth talk with Author Rhianna Samuels about books and the paranormal.

Wed May 28, 2008

11pm –12am EST

Listener dial-in number during LIVE shows

(646) 595-3998 (New York number, long distance charges apply)

There is also a LIVE chat during the shows.… Continue

Added by Michelle M Pillow on May 28, 2008 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Memorial Day musings

My maternal grandfather served stateside in World War II – a mechanic for the Navy. My paternal grandfather never served, being exempted from service because he was a mortician and was considered necessary on the home front. He must have felt sensitive about that exemption. When he died in 1995, my father and I found the card from the War Department officially releasing him from the military still in his wallet with his other important items.

His son, my uncle, served as a doctor in… Continue

Added by Kristin Lawrence on May 27, 2008 at 12:04pm — 6 Comments

My romantic comedy "The Role of a Lifetime" is out today!

“The Role of a Lifetime” by Jennifer Shirk

Buy from MBaM!

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance

ISBN: 1-59998-953-0

Length: Category length

Price: 4.50

Publication Date: May 27, 2008 from Samhain Publishing

Cover art by Angela Waters

BLURB:

There’s more to life than playing make… Continue

Added by Jennifer Shirk on May 27, 2008 at 10:10am — 2 Comments

WED on Raven Radio ~ Guest Author Rhianna Samuels

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Please Remember, This Week Raven Radio will be moving to it's evening schedule

11PM - 12AM EST

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Paranormal authors Mandy M Roth and Michelle M Pillow talk books, industry, paranormal, and take reader calls.

Michelle M Pillow and Mandy M… Continue

Added by Michelle M Pillow on May 27, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

"Some Gave None, Some Gave Some, And Some Gave All."

A Tribute for our "American Soldiers" who served this country, for the families who suffered

the loss of a loved one, And for All those we left behind. May the Candle of "Loving Memories"

Burn bright today on this Memorial Day, And may our Prayers be with our Heroes today,

tomorrow, and Forever!

For my Buddies from Brentwood High School, Long Island New York. May the Light of the

Candle stay bright, and light up the world in Memory of the Freedom you gave this… Continue

Added by GERI'S BOOK REVIEWS on May 26, 2008 at 4:53pm — 17 Comments

two more reviews for Letting Go

Well the timing couldn't be better. Just days after the release of Letting Go, I received two reviews this morning. The first is from Manic Readers

Rachel Warner lives everyday with the dread that her ex-husband and his family could simply tear her son, Alex, away from her. She works to keep food on the table and clothes on Alex’s back but nothing seems to stem the possibility. Working in a high class hotel she is rubs elbows with some of the world’s most famous celebrities and… Continue

Added by Viviane Brentanos on May 26, 2008 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

Pump Up Your Book Promotion Social Network: Virtual Book Tours Q&A and Author Day

Cheryl Malandrinos of Pump Up Your Book Promotion has started a discussion at the Pump Up Your Book Promotion Social Network for those interested in learning more about virtual book tours. As we have been in the business for a year now, we've become experienced… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on May 26, 2008 at 12:17pm — No Comments

5 star Review - Holly and the Millionaire

Good evening, I crave your indulgence, but I am feeling quite pleased with myself and wanted to share my news.

Holly and the Millionaire my The Wild Rose Press novel, received a wonderful review from LASR and a 5 book/star rating.

The last paragraph of the review, almost brought tears to my eyes.

The reviewer says:

"I really, really enjoyed this book. Holly and Justin are richly developed and I felt like I knew them both well. Heart-wrenching, sensual and… Continue

Added by Margaret Tanner on May 26, 2008 at 7:31am — 1 Comment

Writing for Life...

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." –Thomas Edison (who reportedly had 10,000 failures before successfully creating the light bulb).

I'd been chatting with some of my writerly friends last week. We'd been dishing about our struggles and commiserating over the need for patience. There comes a time when the wicked truth descends upon every writer.

Writing isn't a hundred yard dash. Writing is… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on May 26, 2008 at 5:00am — 8 Comments

MY WEBSITE IS HERE!!!

Stop by www.kathleengrieve.com and check out my website!

Added by KATHLEEN GRIEVE on May 25, 2008 at 8:37pm — 3 Comments

And it's off...

My time travel full length romance is now off into cyberspace. Landing on an editors desk over at TWRP soon.
Thanks Aithnne for all your hard work. You're the best CP out there.

Wish me luck.

Added by Catherine Bybee on May 24, 2008 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

Three more WillowRaven covers to talk about on Cover Critiques

As promised yesterday, on my Cover Critiques blog, I am asking for tips once again on how I can improve my designs for these authors:

~ Dare to Dream… Continue

Added by Aidana WillowRaven on May 24, 2008 at 11:03am — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - One Week left to Vote

There is now just one week left for voting in the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards, May 2008.

I'm flattered that the cover of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of ~Jack the Ripper' received a nomination for the award, and wondered if I might ask my friends if they feel so inclined, to place a vote for my book on the voting page at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

Simply check the box next to my title and click on vote… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 24, 2008 at 10:18am — 1 Comment