While Sarah was in Australia, she did an interview with Kat Mayo from Bookthingo – a second interview. The first was back in 2012. In this interview, we talk about blogging, Melina Marchetta and the possibility of her books being made into films. And when book bloggers get in a room, microphone or no microphone, we talk about what we're reading. And we give tips on how you can identify the REAL billionaires in Australian-set contemporaries. … Continue reading 104. Another Interview with Kat Mayo →
Here is a text transcript of Podcast 102: An Interview with Audiobook Narrator Renee Raudman, Part II. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was crafted with precision by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. [music] Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and with me is Renee Raudman for part two of our interview which we recorded at … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 102: An Interview with Audiobook Narrator Renee Raudman, Part II →
Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot is $1.99 digitally pretty much everywhere today. If you like Cabot (I do!) you'll probably like this book. It's the first book in Cabot's Heather Wells series about a former pop star – and the books are a mix of contemporary romance, light mystery and comedy. Heather Wells Rocks! Or, at least, she did. That was before she left the pop-idol life behind after she gained a … Continue reading Books on Sale: Contemporary Bestsellers from Cabot, Shalvis and Macomber, Plus a Nonfic Audiobook →
Elizabeth sent me an email asking about epistolary romances – romances told in the format of letters: I was wondering if there have ever been any successful epistolatory romance novels, or really any romances that play with form beyond telling the story in the first person. I have read first person narrative romances, but they didn't seem to work as well as standard third person storytelling. Perhaps the third person narrative is a core generic convention? Does anyone care about … Continue reading GS vs STA: Epistolary Romances →
I normally don't read the email that lands in my inbox dealing with 50 Shades and all things tangentially related to it. For example, this picture. No, wait. Before you cilck the link, I warn you, you can't unsee it once you've seen it. So be sure you want to know about this book. Ready? Ok. Have a link. Yeah. I know. So I'm a little weary of slap-a-black-and-white-photo-on-it and ride the wave that's running out … Continue reading Links: Odd Statistics, Deals, and Being Classy →
Books on sale, books with good reviews, and books that a lot of folks are talking about online make up our bestseller list this week – like magic, isn't it? Amazing! The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo Bared to You (A Crossfire Novel) by Sylvia Day | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo What She Needs by Anne Calhoun | Amazon | BN | Sony …
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Be Ye Warned, HarperCollins has put an epic ton of books on sale today, including a pile of Barbara Delinsky's backlist, and some lovely books by Brenda Joyce. I'm sorry in advance. But first, links! I don't know how I ended up reading about women in the pornography industry, but this link came from Darien the day after I'd read for hours online about how women work in the porn industry – and not in … Continue reading A Handful of Links, and a Ton of Sales →
There are so many freaking book deals. It's crazy. My inbox overfloweth with the announcementeths. Here. Have a list. First, Devil's Bride with Bonus Materials by Stephanie Laurens is on sale for .99c. [Amazon | BN] Not only is that an amazing price (though I wonder what the bonus materials are – that must be one heck of a trousseau) but that's an amazing book. I read it all the time. I love this book. ETA: … Continue reading Got Ebook Bargains? →
Time again for the List with No Name, calculating the top sellers per the affiliate data from Dear Author and Smart Bitches. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Amazon nook Kobo Sony A View to a Kiss by Caroline Linden Amazon nook Kobo Sony The Duke And I with Bonus Material by Julia Quinn Amazon nook Kobo Sony Duchess in Love with Bonus Material by Eloisa James Amazon nook Kobo Sony The Princess Diaries by …
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Links, news, and various things in convenient list format (mostly because I’m afraid I’m going to forget something and there’s three things I want to tell you about). 1. One of the best historical romances ever, beloved by many, is .99 cents today for Kindle, nook, and Kobo. Additionally, Caroline Linden’s A View to a Kiss is also .99c (AMZ | nook | Kobo) digitally right now. I don’t know how long the sale lasts, … Continue reading Ebook Sales and YA Showdown →
Updated 2015: Greetings! I know many folks are using this entry to figure out food options near the hotel for RWA National 2015. Many of the places I listed are no longer open, but I’ve added a few new options for you. Plus, there are so many food apps you can use, I’m certain you’ll find excellent dining in your price range. Let me begin by cluing you in on the TRUTH about New Yorkers, … Continue reading RWA 2011: Food & Restaurant Guide – Updated for 2015 →
