Escape Publishing, a digital-first imprint from Harlequin Australia, is doing a pretty damn huge blog tour, and because I was so curious about the books being published by Escape, I joined the mayhem and interviewed Kate Cuthbert about the books, the focus, and what we can expect from Escape. Can you tell us about the debut titles, and, if possible, which you're most excited about? Kate: Eek! That's like asking a mother for a favourite … Continue reading TimTams and Things Uniquely Australian: A Q&A with Kate Cuthbert about Escape Publishing →
by SB Sarah · Nov 12, 2012 at 3:29 am ·
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The Sunday after I arrived in Australia, Kat from BookThingo hosted a tea, and while I was hoovering scones and tea sandwiches, I met Jodi McAlister, who is doing her PhD thesis (or dissertation, as we call them in the US) on romance. Specifically on virgins in romance. I KNOW. Can you IMAGINE? Such a rare, hard to find subject (heh). So I asked her if she'd be willing to do an interview with me (poor … Continue reading Virgins in Romance: An Interview with Jodi McAlister →
When I started reviewing all the 50 Shades-esque covers, particularly the Lora Leigh book (“Oh, come ON, now”) I started wondering what things might have changed in Ye Olde Publishing Houses in the weeks and months following 50 Shades' domination of the bestseller list. For example: cover art is changing, especially covers for contemporary romances that are explicit or tagged as erotic. Sexuality within books has also become a more prominent part of the pitches … Continue reading Changes Brought About by 50 Shades →
Ready to learn about something cool? I hope so – this about blew my mind with the neat-o. I was contacted recently by Dani, who works for WorldReader.org. Their mission is to make digital books available to developing nations, and they focus on school children. But because they want everyone to assist kids in picking up the digital reading habit, WorldReader also makes books available to adults through their supremely cool app. The app is for … Continue reading Digital Romance Reading… in Africa →
This review was written by Randee. This story was nominated in the Best Romantic Suspense category. The summary: Most people would take an all-expenses-paid trip to the beach in a heartbeat. Garrett Kelly only accepts to keep tabs on Sarah Daniels, who's in hiding after witnessing a murder by Marcus Lattimer, her half-brother–and a personal enemy of KGI. This gig may be beneath a disciplined soldier like Garrett, but if he gets a shot … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Hidden Away by Maya Banks →
Your comments on this entry about cover design, featuring art director Claire Brown has led to a new feature, and some kidnapping on my part. I let the Anonymous Editor out of the basement, and have locked poor Ms. Brown in the comfy chair next to the furnace (don't worry, she has plenty of wine) so she can answer all our questions. I've also asked other art directors for their, um, expertise for this feature … Continue reading Ask the Art Director →
At Romantic Times, I sat next to Jodi Thomas on the contemporary romance panel I wrote about earlier, and because I'm horrible, I got all up in her business about her position as Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University. A romance author as a writer in residence? That's awesome! Thomas is only the second writer to fill the post. Prior to Thomas, the writer in residence was Loula Grace Erdman, who wrote novels … Continue reading An Interview with Jodi Thomas →
In March, a book of acdemic essays was published by Mcfarland titled New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction (McFarland | Amazon). There are many different perspectives included in the book, including an essay I wrote about the use of the word “bitch” to describe ourselves, the website, and its community. I asked Sarah Frantz and Eric Selinger, the editors of the book, some questions about it so they could share some information about it and how it might … Continue reading New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction →
Lisa Kleypas' Rainshadow Road comes out in February, and her publisher has offered 10 finished copies to give away. Whoo! And not only do we have books to give away, but Lisa Kleypas was kind enough to answer several inane questions from me via email. Hooray – bonus interview! Rainshadow Road has magical realism while Friday Harbor did not. Why add it to this novel? Did you plan to go this way all along with the series? Well, … Continue reading Lisa Kleypas’ Rainshadow Road: An Interview and a Giveaway! →
We're back with more answers from the editor who is living a very fine life in my basement. She installed a wine cellar, and says it's a job requirement. I presume editors everywhere are nodding at that idea. Tessa asked: How much do the business considerations drive your acquisitions? I expect it varies by publisher, even by the imprint, maybe by the quarter? Do you often find yourself reading ms you love, but are unable … Continue reading Ask the Editor: Questions and Answers, Part V →
The editor I kidnapped is still in my basement, though I've moved a wine cellar and some fruitcake down there so my sequestered editor has plenty to eat. And she's consented to answer more questions for you, in the fourth edition of “Ask the Editor.” Taylor L. asked: What tips a book from the maybe pile to the yes pile as far as acquisitions go? How much more scrutiny do you give a first time … Continue reading Ask the Editor: Questions and Answers, Part IV →
