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643. Safety, D&D, and Smut Logic: Holiday Wishes from Dani, Katie, Sneezy, Julianne and Lisa

It’s the first of our holiday episodes, and my guests are…all of you! Members of the podcast Patreon have signed up in record numbers to do interviews, so in the coming weeks, we’ll have recommendations, wishes, and bad jokes galore from folks all over the world. There is still time to sign up – head over to Patreon and you’ll find the link. This week, we’re headed to South Africa, Washington DC, Taiwan, Maryland and … Continue reading 643. Safety, D&D, and Smut Logic: Holiday Wishes from Dani, Katie, Sneezy, Julianne and Lisa

The Rec League: Older Couples

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

This Rec League was sent in by Mari. Thanks, Mari! I’m having difficulty finding romance reads for those of us ladies who enjoy romances featuring a mature storyline, with older heroines/heroes. Red Feather recently shared a lovely May-December themed novel this month, and it was enjoyable, but if both the heroine and hero were older, that would be an ideal read. I think publishers forget that romance isn’t only for the young. Life doesn’t end … Continue reading The Rec League: Older Couples

Adam & Eve: Four Toys for $20!

Adam and Eve logo in the color red with the shape of an apple in the background

Oh, hey! This post is rather quite NSFW! You have been warned! This post is being sponsored by AdamandEve.com and they’ve offered us freaking fantastic deal on some new toys! Adam & Eve are running a limited-time-only sale, it really is quite impressive: Four Toys for Only $20!   There are 16 options to choose from, and this is a really good deal. Some of the toys retail at $20 or more each! You can treat … Continue reading Adam & Eve: Four Toys for $20!

Whatcha Reading? November 2024, Part Two

The woman in yellow coat jeans and boots sitting under the maple tree with a red book and cup of coffee or tea in fall city park on a warm day. Autumn golden leaves. Reading concept. Close up.

Here’s how we’re wrapping up our reading this November: Elyse: I’m reading Christmas Eve Love Story by Ginny Baird. It’s a holiday romance where the heroine keeps reliving Christmas Eve over again ala Groundhog’s Day. She also has a senior cat she’s fostering so I love her character Sarah: I am re-reading Call of Crows, and I’m very happy about it. I also started with my favorite, book 2. Yes I am a monster. Shana: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2024, Part Two

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642. Books Journalism and Social Media with Sophie Vershbow

Sophie Vershbow is a freelance journalist who writes a lot about books, reading, and the publishing industry. You might have seen her article about celebrity book ghost writers and about DNFing without guilt. We talk about her experience with social media strategy for authors and publishers, and with writing about publishing. We also discuss how much book publicity has changed, so stay tuned for extremely good advice for managing social media for book publicity. Then, … Continue reading 642. Books Journalism and Social Media with Sophie Vershbow

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