Time to highlight upcoming virtual romance gatherings! During the Quarantimes, we socialize with earbuds, cocktails, comfy chairs, and comfy pants (or, you know, pants could be very optional in this scenario). I’ve got a whole bunch of events to tell you about online, and I’m going to list them chronologically. Put them in your calendars and check the cabinets for snacks and drinks, because there are several opportunities ahoy to gather with your fellow romance … Continue reading Virtual Romance Events, August Edition! →
I’ve done some posts about romance gatherings in various locations, but clearly, that was in the Before Times. During the Quarantimes, we do all the things virtually! (Except for the deeply fraught search through every closet and old travel kit for a single barrette or hair tie. That was not virtual. It was futile, however. I haven’t had long hair in more than a decade.) I’ve got a whole bunch of events to tell you … Continue reading Virtual Romance Events, Ahoy! →
It’s time for Whatcha Reading! This is where we try to make sense of our reading lately. Clearly there’s one standout that a majority of SBTB has been staying up late to finish. Aarya: I just finished He’s Come Undone, an anthology about starchy, buttoned-up heroes with contributions from Emma Barry, Olivia Dade, Adriana Herrera, Ruby Lang, and Cat Sebastian. They’re all authors I’ve enjoyed before and it’s a rock-solid collection. My favorite story is … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2020 Edition, Part Two →
Update: 12 February 2020 – the entire RWA Board has now resigned. … We are the hollow (wo)men We are the stuffed (wo)men Leaning together Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind in dry grass or rats’ feet over broken glass In our dry cellar Shape without form, shade without colour, Paralysed force, gesture without motion; “The Hollow Men,” T.S. Eliot, 1925 (edits mine) … Continue reading RWA 2020: No Happy Ending in Sight, Just Hollow Women →
Updated as of 1.15.20 4:00pm EST – jump to latest: More information has come to light about the audit of RWA’s actions, which is being run by Carol Ritter. New post: Where Does RWA Go From Here? One of the reasons I believed in RWA was because I saw how hard my friend, Courtney Milan, worked to push the organization’s inclusiveness. Today, the day before Christmas Eve, RWA notified her they’d agreed with ethics … Continue reading WTAF, RWA: Courtney Milan Banned, Suspended From RWA →
USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon launches a new series about three young women who become friends when the live Tweeting of a disastrous date leads them to discover they’ve all been duped by the same man. Samiah Brooks never thought she would be “that” girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she’s been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah-along with his two other “girlfriends,” London … Continue reading The Boyfriend Project →
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the tons and tons of Harlequin titles priced at $1.99! That’s because Harlequin has discounted over 18,000 books for the next eight days! The sale ends October 25th and you can read more about the sale over at their blog. Here is the list of imprints bring discounted with links to Amazon imprint pages: Harlequin Blaze Harlequin Desire Harlequin Heartwarming Harlequin Kimani Romance Harlequin Historical Harlequin Intrigue Harlequin Medical … Continue reading Mega Harlequin Sale! →
It’s time for Wednesday Links! I don’t know about you, but I’m shocked there’s only one more week left in August. But I’m ready for fall. … You’ve asked for it and now you’ve got it. Solved HaBOs! Just a word of warning though, we currently have over 600 HaBOs. That means, we have to go through each one and suss out if they’ve been solved in the comments or not. Every Monday afternoon, I … Continue reading Links: Solved HaBOs, Maine Coons, & Historical High Fashion →
It is a truth universally known by introverts that an introvert in the midst of a four-day conference must be in want of an isolation booth. I mean, I was. At a certain point, I reach maximum introvert stimulation levels and my brain stops using words correctly. Or giving them to my mouth in the right order. It’s embarrassing, but it’s standard operating procedure, so I’m used to it – and I know I’m not … Continue reading RWA 2015: A Sleepy, Non Chronological Wrap Up →
It’s that time of year again and we’re pleased to announce the books featured in seven out of our eight categories! Our categories this year are Contemporary, Historical, Novella, Series/Category, Paranormal/Fantasy/SciFi, YA/NA, and Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. The eighth category will be filled with the top eight books as nominated by you. Yup. You nominate the books you think should be included that aren’t listed right now. If you’re looking to nominate a book, fill out the form … Continue reading DABWAHA Category Breakdown →
Here is a text transcript of DBSA 93. An Interview with Kit Rocha, Moira Rogers, Bree, and Donna, Part II. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was made by Garlic Knitter with accuracy and zest. Many thanks. Here are the books we discuss: Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and with me is Bree … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 93: An Interview with Kit Rocha, Moira Rogers, Bree, and Donna, Part II →
