First things first! This exhibit is open next weekend only, February 16, 17, and 18, from 12-5pm at the AOY Art Center at Yardley, PA. So if you want to go, next weekend is it. For more information, visit AOYARTS.org. I drove up to see the Ennis exhibit Covering Romance, as it is majorly relevant to my interests but also a really interesting juxtaposition of art, specifically oil painting, popular culture, and romance history. Since I’ve … Continue reading Covering Romance: Romance Novel Cover Art by John Ennis→
It’s time for Wednesday Links! It’s a very tiring week for me. No particular reason; just tired! At the very least, the heat is breaking here in New England and I’ve getting invigorated for fall. On a more somber note, lots of places in the US are either on fire or underwater, on top of *gestures to everything els*. I hope you all and your families are staying safe and being well. … I love … Continue reading Links: Adventure Romance, Cover Design, & More→
When I get email with cover snark submissions, it is a glorious, fantastic day. Because I can share! Ready? This cover was sent to me by Julie, who says, “Whoa! the size of that guy’s head is bizarre.” Sarah: WHAT IS HAPPENING. Why does the side of his head extend for miles and miles?! Is he the moon? Shouldn’t you run into an ear somewhere? Eventually? Elyse: That is… no. Elyse: Also, are those abandoned railroad tracks … Continue reading Reader Submitted Cover Snark→
Yesterday morning, folks on Twitter and elsewhere were discussing Daniel Handler’s racist jokes while hosting the National Book Awards following Jacqueline Woodson’s win in the YA category for Brown Girl Dreaming. David Perry posted a transcript and linked to the video clip from the awards ceremony, if you’d like to see it. Handler (who wrote the Series of Unfortunate Events series as Lemony Snicket) “joked” after Woodson’s acceptance speech that he’d learned recently that she was allergic to watermelon, … Continue reading Links: Brown Girl Dreaming, Duke’s Wagers, and More→
