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Recently in an episode of RT Rewind, we came across a review for Deeanne Gist’s novel Tiffany Girl, which was a favorite here at SBTB HQ. We wondered at the time, Whatever happened to Deeanne Gist? Is she still writing? We had no idea – but then, I got an email from someone who could answer that question and wanted to do so on the podcast. And so this week’s podcast episode features two surprise guests … Continue reading What Ever Happened to Deeanne Gist?
What happens when a bestselling and award winning author of historical inspirational romances decides, after a break of a few years, to write spicy contemporary? If you’re Deeanne Gist, you start over from scratch as Dakota Lacoy. Amanda and I were just asking recently what had happened to Deeanne Gist, who wrote some SBTB favorites like Tiffany Girl and Fair Play. Well, as Dakota Lacoy, she’s been busy setting up a series of hot contemporary … Continue reading 662. What’s Deeanne Gist Been Up To? With Dakota Lacoy
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is $1.99! This released last month and is the fourth book the Dream Harbor small town romance series. We’ve featured at least one previous book in the series on sale before.
Revisionaries: What We Can Learn From the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Authors is a fun and interesting book for writers and for readers who like to know how authors work. It imparts twenty-one lessons to writers using the challenges and unfinished writings of classically regarded writers. Easily read and easily digestible, each chapter uses a different author to teach a different lesson. These examples aren’t modern, and the diversity is … Continue reading Revisionaries: What We Can Learn From the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Authors by Kristopher Jansma
Happy Wednesday! We finally have a break from the rain in my area, though I think it’s due to start back up again tomorrow. On the plus side, a couple friends and I are doing a reading and crafting weekend. We’ve rented a cute beach house, divided up the meals, and I’m so looking forward to just getting cozy. I’m hoping that being away from my computer will allow me to make some progress on … Continue reading Links: Libraries, Ferrets, & More
Attention! This is not a drill! The Murderbot AppleTV show officially has a trailer! Here are some additional details, but the most important info is that the first two episodes with premiere on Friday, May 16th. It will then release new episodes every Friday and will have a total of ten episodes. Sarah: I am busy, I have things to do. I have watched it three times and paused on several different scenes. I think it looks … Continue reading New Murderbot Trailer!
To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose is $2.99! This book was recommended in our end of the year podcasts last year. It seems to be well-reviewed and has won a Nebula. Have you read this one?
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading What Have You Learned About Yourself from Romance?
The Stars Too Fondly has queer romance, found family, diverse representation, multiple references to Star Trek, and space travel. I love all of these things. I should adore this book. But I found it to be deeply implausible, frustrating, and full of undeveloped emotion, ideas, and characters. A really bad book is fine – I can toss it aside with never a qualm. A really, REALLY bad book that delivers its badness exactly as advertised … Continue reading The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton
My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine is $1.99! This paranormal romance came out last September. I really love the perspective on this cover!
This HaBO is from Liz, who wants to find this historical romance: I have a very visceral memory of reading a historical romance (albeit a very PG/maybe PG-13 one) circa 2007 or so. It was set in the Colonial period, in the Americas, and featured a love triangle between a young noblewoman and, I think, a soldier, plus a smoldering pirate. I remember very clearly a subplot where the Strong Willed Young Lady™ has to … Continue reading HaBO: Noblewoman in a Love Triangle with a Soldier and a Pirate
