In an interview recorded at RWA in San Diego, Sarah chats with author Sharon Kendrick, author of 100 books for Harlequin and Mills & Boon. We discuss the particular dynamics of Harlequin Presents, the essential absolute elements Harlequin Presents hero, and the unique connections between people, and between characters. Sharon reveals how she got started writing for Presents and how much she loves her job. (Spoiler: a lot!)
I read this book because not one but two different people emailed me and said, to wit, “OMG you have to read this it is HILARIOUS. Like Pregnesia Hilarious.” One reader said, “I just had to draw your attention to a stunning read. It’s so bad, it transcends the line between bad and good and becomes rather excellent…. I can highly recommend Kendrick’s latest. Honestly, she’s usually one of the authors that I like – … Continue reading The Playboy Sheikh’s Virgin Stable Girl by Sharon Kendrick →
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! →
Happy Wednesday! Today we have a shorter edition of Wednesday Links today, but if you see some good stuff that you’d think we’d be interested in talking about, send me an email! I am fascinated by cover shoots for romance novels. Big thanks to publishers who Instagram photoshoots by the way. Recently, the New York Times published an article on what it’s like to grace the cover of a romance: “I never thought I would say this,” … Continue reading Links: Cover Models, Bad Reviews, and LEGO →
Here is a text transcript of Podcast 106: An Interview with Ilona Andrews. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was handcrafted 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 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, who totally saved my bacon. Yesterday, on Thursday, I recorded … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 106: An Interview with Ilona Andrews →
During our 9th anniversary giveaway, Kitty commented: Is it too premature to suggest a monthly nod/countdown toward the tenth anniversary? Not suggesting a year of giveaways, but perhaps a retrospective? Once a month look at highlights from a specific year? Just a thought. Hell, yeah! Today's the 30th of April, and our 10th anniversary will be the 30th of January 2015. So on the 30th, I'll be highlighting some of the most popular content, including … Continue reading 10 Years of Bitchery: April Retrospective - Your Top Five Most Favorite Reviews →
Surprise! A Monday Video! I did another video at the RWA literacy signing, but instead of lip synching and fun songs, I asked folks to share with me their favorite romances and characters. Here's the result! Link! I hope you enjoy this peek at the RWA Literacy Signing, and some of the first and favorite romances of the folks who were there. Thank you to the people who participated and let me take their … Continue reading Monday Videos Love the RWA Literacy Signing →
There are some ebook sales on some popular authors, plus coupons from here and there and things Not Bookish, so hang on to your wallet, and please don't hate me too much. First, Books! 1022 Evergreen Place by Debbie Macomber * $1.08 * A | BN | K | S 1105 Yakima Street by Debbie Macomber * $1.70 * A | BN | K | S This Matter of Marriage by Debbie Macomber * … Continue reading Sales and Coupons and Shopping →
Books! Books bundled and on sale and full of sweet, delicous bargainy goodness. One-Click Buy: December Harlequin Blaze by Jill Shalvis, Jennifer LaBrecque, Jacquie D'Alessandro and Kate Hoffmann | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo | HQN | One-Click Buy: December 2009 Harlequin Blaze by Vicki Lewis Thompson | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo | HQN | Her Husband's Harlot (Mayhem in Mayfair #1) by Grace Callaway | Amazon | BN | …
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First: someone buy Claire Folkman more romance novels because OMG does she have it RIGHT. Books that “never give you a moment to yourself?” SO true. So wonderful and yet so awful – especially the “you don’t even know why you’re still reading.” Is it me, or is it when you’re at your most OMGCRAZEE busy that you find the most sticky, invasive, brain-kudzu books that won’t let you think about doing anything other than … Continue reading Links of Assorted Content from the Interwebs →
Time to announce the winner for our holiday Caption That Cover contest, which I started calling “Caption Underpants” about 3pm on Christmas Eve when I’d snorted tea up my nose about six times already. Damn, you are some funny people. What’s in your egg nog? So, first, we have the Honorable Mention entries: Shirin Dubbin for “If that’s holly I’d expect a lot more pricks.” Warren for “Yeah Craig, I’m pretty sure it’s not deck … Continue reading Caption That Cover: Holiday Edition - The Winner! →
