To Rosario: We, the Smart Bitches, dub thee:
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As usual: guess that romance novel hero or heroine:
World famous SWF, breaking lose from longstanding emotional bondage, seeks RV-driving man, adorable kids optional but add much to plotline. Must be willing to tolerate political intrigue, mass press attention, and on-the-run lifestyle.
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E.D’trix had the correct answers for today’s Personal Ad Contest: Princess Olympia St. Leger of Seize the Fire by Laura Kinsale. All hail E.D’trix! She rocketh our world and deserveth the tasty bon-bons, but alas all we have is this spurious Photoshopped prize.
Kneel, E.D’trix, and receive your title (and new Russian name):
Go forth and do your title proud!
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As with the previous two contests: Guess the character’s name, the title of the novel and the author in the comments, and the first person to get everything right will be bestowed with a unique, hand-crafted, guaranteed sweatshop-free title. Smart Bitches, Inc. is a Fair Trade-certified organization. (OK, that last bit is a lie. But we would be, if we actually sold anything. Or were actually, y’know, incorporated.)
FORGET TINA TURNER: WE DO NEED ANOTHER A HERO
Shy princess of small European principality seeks noble, courageous, well-decorated military hero for assistance in progressive nation-building exercise. Must be ready to weather adversity, up to and including imprisonment, shipwreck and rebellion. Fondness for zaftig white girls a plus. PTSD OK.
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And the Smart Bitches dub Angie the winner, for correctly guessing this Friday’s Romance Personal Ad: Frances from Catherine Coulter’s Midsummer Magic.
Kneel Angie, and receive your title:
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This is actually a very interesting post.
I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of clever viral marketing campaigns launched by authors. There were the authors wearing swan hats and manga costumes at RWA. Those created a bit…
Hokay, I simply don’t believe that Chuck’s writing made anyone pass out at a reading. Throw up, maybe, especially if the reading was after-hours at a sleazy bar. But pass out, no.
Here’s my plan for a viral…
A netwok of 8-12 people? Doesn’t help if they’re preschoolers, I’ll bet!
spaminator--quite34--try quite 3 and 4, and you’ve got my social circle!
LOL. Coming from Chuck Palahniuk, that does not surprise me at all. This is the same guy who wrote a story that routinely caused readers to pass out at live readings. He’s a master of shock.
I had no idea about the title, and I don’t think I’ve read this. But thanks for reminding me of sneak-reading my mom’s copy of Forever Amber when I was in junior high (early 70s.)! I don’t remember why I…
