Interviews & Smart Responses

Susan Donovan, Save the Contemporary, and Gettin’ Lucky: An Interview

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When Jane Litte and I hosted a session on “Save the Contemporary” at RT this year, in the middle of a discussion, we discovered that in the audience was contemporary romance author Susan Donovan. I think my literal response was, “Oh, cool!” So when she got in touch with me later, I suggested an interview, because I was curious what she thought of the contemporary market, and romance in general. You visited our Save the … Continue reading Susan Donovan, Save the Contemporary, and Gettin’ Lucky: An Interview

Romance Writers, Fiction & Nonfiction

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Romance writers have, or have had, a myriad of jobs. One of my favorite things about romance writer bios is how one snapshot of a writer’s career history could include everything from taxonomy to tax preparation. And, surprise, surprise, romance writers often write… other stuff. Jenny Gardiner, whose book Sleeping with Ward Cleaver was the American Title III winner, has a new book out – but it’s non fiction. And it’s a memoir. About her … Continue reading Romance Writers, Fiction & Nonfiction

Metadata: An Interview with AllRomanceeBooks CEO Lori James

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Over the weekend of Amazon vs. Macmillan: the Grudge Match, AllRomanceeBooks gave out a limited-time 50% off coupon, prompting many of us to go shopping (myself included) and all of us collectively to crash their poor servers. (My servers, I hear, are starting a support group to help their servers recover from the onslaught). While discussing the coupon and the sales options within OmniLit.com andAllRomanceeBooks, Lori James and I got into a discussion about metadata … Continue reading Metadata: An Interview with AllRomanceeBooks CEO Lori James

Interview with Laura Clawson, Daily Kos Contributing Editor

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After seeing Laura Clawson‘s article about romance novels on Daily Kos, “Romance Reader, Unashamed” (and seeing the most awesome comment thread ever in terms of knowledge and enthusiasm) I had to get all nosy and beg Ms. Clawson for an interview. Behold! Laura’s a contributing editor at Daily Kos, and a senior writer at Working America. Even better, she’s a romance fan – wait until you see her favorites list. So what made you write … Continue reading Interview with Laura Clawson, Daily Kos Contributing Editor

Email Marketing, Authors, and Possibilities: An Interview

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One promotional feature that many authors use in various ways is email. And I know that there are some who consider the newsletter akin to communication from the devil, and some who adore having author news in a digest format. Some authors email exclusive deals, and some maintain a digital mailing list to sent out alerts about sales and appearances in local stores or writing groups. Email is ubiquitous – most of us have it, … Continue reading Email Marketing, Authors, and Possibilities: An Interview

Libraries, Authors, & Promotion: An Interview with RWA Librarian of the Year Deborah Schneider

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Even though my inbox overfloweth with the messages, I love reading my email from readers of the site because invariably I learn something or end up having a cool conversation with someone… from whom I learn something. Brain, be filled with info. Last week, I met Deborah Schneider, who is the RWA Librarian of the Year for 2009. She coordinates the public programs for 44 libraries in and around Seattle in the King County Library … Continue reading Libraries, Authors, & Promotion: An Interview with RWA Librarian of the Year Deborah Schneider

Interview with Delilah Marvelle

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Author Delilah Marvelle won the Author Interview I offered through the Brenda Novak Diabetes Auction this year – thanks for bidding, Deliliah! When we started discussing her interview, Marvelle told me about the marketing pitch she’s making for her second book, and the topic turned to marketing in general. Marvelle’s website has the details, but the crux of her contest is that: Despite being sold out of my first print run for my debut book, … Continue reading Interview with Delilah Marvelle

Lauren Collins: An Interview

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In the 22 June issue of the New Yorker, there’s a 10 page profile of Nora Roberts by New Yorker reporter Lauren Collins. I know many people haven’t had a chance to find it and don’t want to buy access. If you go to the you can subscribe in the upper-right corner to a “Digital Edition Free Preview” which includes archive access. From there, you can find the Nora Roberts profile by Lauren Collins. When … Continue reading Lauren Collins: An Interview

Librarians and Romance: An Interview with Jennifer Lohmann

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When I went down to Durham, North Carolina, for a reading at the Barnes and Noble sponsored by the Durham County Library, I met the Librarian of Awesome, Jennifer Lohmann. She mentioned while we were having lunch that she often talks to libraries and library students about the romance genre – what romances are and what they’re not. I asked if she’d be willing to talk about her presentation and her experience as the Local … Continue reading Librarians and Romance: An Interview with Jennifer Lohmann

Interview with Amarinda Jones

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When the Australian Romance Readers conference in February 2009 held a silent auction to benefit Victoria Bushfire Recovery, I donated an author interview. The auction raised over $7,600AU in funds for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Good on ya! The winner, Amarinda Jones, chatted with me over email about writing, and said from the outset I could “ask her anything.” Woo hoo! I can’t even tell you how tempting it was to ask about the … Continue reading Interview with Amarinda Jones

Paranormal Romance: Bringing Me Back

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In Publisher’s Weekly, as I linked yesterday, there’s an article about paranormal romance, and how, to quote the title, the love affair with the supernatural continues. Trouble is, it doesn’t so much continue with me. I’m vampire exhausted. Were’d out. Utterly overwhelmed by the number of books released in a given month and not willing to invest time and mental energy embarking on yet another series with no visible end in sight. So, since Heather … Continue reading Paranormal Romance: Bringing Me Back

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