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Caption That Cover: Holiday Edition — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 23, 2009
So many people have written to me asking about the Dreamspinner ad running in our ad column. Some are dying to talk about it, some…Bob’s Hanukkah: The Winner! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 17, 2009
BoB’s Hanukkah contest - wherein BooksonBoard is giving away a Cybook Opus, a book light, and a $25 gift certificate to BooksonBoard to whomever wrote…DocTurtle + MadLibs= WIN — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on August 26, 2009
What do you get when you take a math professor who is curious about romance, the crahkalicious Black Dagger Brotherhood, and the internet? Why, DocTurtle’s…Harlequin Mills & Boon: Lesbian Virgin Fiction? — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on August 13, 2009
From very alert reader Cora comes this bit of HILARITY. This month’s Mills & Boon Newsletter highlights some of their recommended titles, including Kathleen O’Reilly’s…Romantic Suspense Blurbs Gone Wild: Teh Winnahs! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on July 02, 2009
Question: are fill-in-the-blank javascripts the most funnest thing ever? Y/Y? Y! Thank you to the HOLY CRAP THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE of you who had…Romantic Suspense and Roxanne St. Claire: ARC Giveaway! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on June 30, 2009
Since I poked a little fun at vaguely religious pseudonyms, and since Roxanne St. Claire isn't a pseudonym, I thought, let's have another ARC giveaway,…Not Quite a Husband: A Giveaway! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on May 07, 2009
Behold, we have a special message from Sherry Thomas, whose new website is sleek and sexy like things that are sleek and sexy: It so…Romance: Now With More Zombies! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 19, 2009
So poor Jane Austen is now afflicted with zombies, aliens, predators, and all manner of terrible things - and here I thought Mr. Collins was…Romance: The Perfect Decor — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 14, 2009
If you’re already picking out books to put in your picture frames, just wait until you see this - the next wave in romance novel…Share Your Last Sentence — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on January 06, 2009
Back in December, New York Magazine had a neat page that featured the writing of people all over Manhattan. The reporters had approached “laptop-using strangers…Sam Hain Discover New Authors Program — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on October 31, 2008
Sam Hain, distant cousin of Sam Bucca, has announced a Discover New Authors program, in which four eBooks have been made available on their website…Fun and Games on Friday! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 26, 2008
Kimberly needs help: she needs you to name her cactus. I vote “Prick.”Best. Query. Ever. — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on April 02, 2008
A Bitchery reader forwarded me this query for what may be the best (I hope) April Fool's book search inquiry ever from the RRA listserv.…I’ve Totally Had that Feeling About A Few Books — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on March 23, 2008
I had five minutes to read the funnies today - which is rare and also completely excellent - and today’s “Frazz” made me grin. I…Friday Fun: Book-a-Minute Classics! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on January 18, 2008
Robena sent me an email and her sig file cracked me up so hard, I asked where she got it. Turns out, all the succinct…The Smart Bitch Holiday Gift Guide — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on November 15, 2007
There are so many romance reader stereotypes that we fight against: we’re dumb. We wear sweatshirts embossed with puffy paint kittens with really big sad…My Answers, Let me Give You Them: The Winner of the Nora Roberts Quiz of Gigantic Awesomeness — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on October 27, 2007
Behold! There were over 50 entries in the Nora Roberts Quiz of Gigantic Awesomeness, but only 8 people got every answer right. And the first…Romance Novels in Four Words — A+
Reviewed by Candy on October 16, 2007
Some people contend that the premises for most great speculative fiction can be summarized in one sentence. We here at Smart Bitches like to go…Dirty quantum mechanics jokes done right —
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Reviewed by Candy on September 26, 2007
Today’s Questionable Content made me laugh so hard, I’m pretty sure I herniated something—but then, I’m a sucker for stupid quips involving Schrödinger’s cat. (Any…There’s never enough Hoff, not even at Smart Bitches — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 25, 2007
Bitchery reader Renee sent me a PDF that rocked my world: CheapAss Toys Inc.‘s Poseable Hasselhoff. Wow. Both Renee and I are totally enamored of…Touring Puerto Rico, Smart Bitch Style — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 20, 2007
Bitchery Reader Josefina took a long walk in San Juan, and came across some fine specimens of international man-titty in the health supplement store, plus…Rules of Regency — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 19, 2007
When I first read Janet Mullany’s top 10 lists from the back of her book The Rules of Gentility, I laughed out my nose in…Trisky Lion - Sign up Today! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 03, 2007
I literally spit beverages out of my mouth when Nathalie Grey sent me the most awesome link ever. Are you ready? Are you sitting down?…On pseudonyms and costumes — A+
Reviewed by Candy on July 19, 2007
New author starting out? Publishers screwed you over yet again in terms of publicity? Have to get your name out there somehow, some way? Us…RWA National: The Insider’s Guide — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on July 04, 2007
So it’s one week till national, and I’m pulling my hair. I’m still trying to decide on what shoes I will wear. Pregnant feet get…Happy Independence Day! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on July 04, 2007
Hello to all our British readers! 231 years ago we declared our independence from you - aren’t you, like, seriously bummed? I mean, you too…Early Morning Not Work Safe Fun? Sure! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on June 18, 2007
Courtesy of Darlene Marshall: International Condom ads. I think the wrestlers are my favorite. I almost snorted coffee out my nose. Remember: Not Work Safe…It’s a bird! It’s a Plane! It’s…DAVID HASSELHOFF! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on June 01, 2007
Suppose you have no weekend plans. Usually this is me - I plan little, but this weekend we have many an appointment which means Freebird…The Blog Drama Drinking Game: Special SB Edition! — A+
Reviewed by Candy on May 18, 2007
We love Mrs. Giggles like a rockstar loves his vicodin, and her Blog Drama drinking game had us rolling on the floor. In the spirit…Don’t Forget - Duncan Needs You! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 18, 2006
“But… Duncan,” she wept tearfully. “I do not understand. My brother’s best friend’s dog walker’s cousin knows this girl who says this guy saw you…The Only Thing Missing is Fabio — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 16, 2006
Fabio is busy convincing me to try I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter in his tiger-pelt strewn living room, so I’m guessing he can’t also…Duncan’s Sad Man-Titties Need You — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 13, 2006
I bet you all have your curiosity about Candy and me. Perhaps we spend our days reading romances, eating bonbons and snarking away at the…Gift Idea — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 06, 2006
If you need some toys with, um, thrusting action, let us Smart Bitches help you out. And here’s a toy that sounds dirty, but isn’t.…The Smart Bitch Alliteration Contest — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on October 04, 2006
Bitchery Reader Sarah sent me a link to a Reuters news article discussing the final event of the Belfast Literary Festival. Seems the attendees are…I am SO GAY! For YOUR MAD LIBS! — A+
Reviewed by Candy on July 13, 2006
Our recent Mad Libs explosion has no doubt ruined many pairs of underwear across the nation. I know it would’ve ruined mine—that is, if I…More Romance Mad Libs: My Kingdom for a Title and Tagline! — A+
Reviewed by Candy on July 11, 2006
Remember those Mad Libs we ran last year? Yeah, it's time for another one. Just a quick one, though--we're only generating a title and its…Eva Longoria’s Romance Novel — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on June 16, 2006
Let’s see if we can make this work. Given that multiple people can comment at a time, it might overlap a bit, but let’s give…Smart Bitch Book Award — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on March 28, 2006
In our discussion of the RITA nominations, many a Bitchery member remarked on the lack of award category for erotica, and the difficulty of creating…Coronation for Jeri Smith Ready, Winner of the WHA? Query Contest! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 26, 2006
A few days late, and I apologize - the PowerBook, it was not so full of the Power this weekend. It was more full of…Nudge Nudge — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 23, 2006
Don’t forget (HA! I KILL ME!) - tonight at midnight PST is the deadline for voting in the, um, whatddaycallit… oh yeah. The Smart Bitch…Smart Bitch Publishing: WHA? Series Query Contest! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 19, 2006
After spending the weekend in the Smart Bitch Clinic for Amnesia, I awoke to find a slew of submissions to our “publishing imprint,” WHA? -…Smart Bitch Publishing Seeks Query Letters — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on February 13, 2006
Smart Bitch Publishing is now opening its doors - ha, just kidding. Or are we? We forget! SBP is currently seeking query letters for our…Spam and Cover Copy - the Winner! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 29, 2005
All right, I’m a day late and definitely short (although I think I may be taller than Candy) but I do have teh winnehr of…Spam and Cover Copy: A Smart Bitch contest - The Entries — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 21, 2005
Avast aardvark receiver photograph! The entries for the Spam and Cover Copy Contest are ready for your voting. Please email your vote to both {encode="sarah@smartbitchestrashybooks.com"…Don’t Forget Swami Cardinal Houseplant! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 19, 2005
You have until Wednesday to enter our latest Smart Bitch Contest: Spam and Cover Copy! We haven’t had a ton of entries so if you’ve…Spam and Cover Copy: A Smart Bitch contest! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 15, 2005
If you’re like me, you’ve noticed a huge surge in the amount of nonsense subject line spam appearing in your inbox. Here at the Smart…You Give Love a Bad Name: The Winner — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on December 05, 2005
After careful tabulation of the votes, the winner is Bonnie’s submission, #4: “He’d been in love with her for the last year, but he had…Find Your Sexy Name — A+
Reviewed by Candy on November 17, 2005
Go forth and find out what your name REALLY means in the Sexy Name Decoder! Here’s mine: Ha. Ain’t that the troof. Though how does…Titles You’ll Never See on a Harlequin Presents Novel — A+
Reviewed by Candy on October 31, 2005
Deep in the back file cabinet, in the recesses of the Harlequin office, there exists a file folder. It hides behind the “Confidential: Grave Location,…The Harlequin Game — A+
Reviewed by Candy on October 31, 2005
Bookseller Chick has a most excellent entry up about the salubrious effects of reading Harlequin Presents while enduring the vigors of organic chemistry class. But…Best Bitchery — A+
Reviewed by Candy on October 21, 2005
Yes, that’s right: We’re going to put up YET ANOTHER sidebar item. This one’s going to be a collection of our greatest hits. Someone who’s…Auntie Meme — A+
Reviewed by Candy on October 06, 2005
I’m finally catching up on my blog rounds after five days of little to no Internet access, and saw that I’d been tagged by Nicole.…Find your next book! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 24, 2005
Here’s a fun toy, though I haven’t gotten the best of results with it: What Should I Read Next?. Enter a book you like and…Goofy Names, A New Title Generator, And a New Contest: The Winner! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 23, 2005
The accounting firm of Bitchypoo and Crankypants have tabulated our results, and we are proud to crown the winner, Michele, for her entry, Longing for…Goofy Names, A New Title Generator, And a New Contest: The Entries! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on September 20, 2005
Well, we’ve collected our entries for our latest contest, where goofy names and a new title generator conspire to make Sarah and Candy wet their…Goofy Names, A New Title Generator, And a New Contest — A+
Reviewed by Candy on September 13, 2005
Check out the goofy names here. Seems a noble historian named Rene Jackaman researched funky names in the local records office in Cornwall after coming…Romance Madlibs Round 2: Love’s Savage Buckskin — A+
Reviewed by Candy on August 18, 2005
More madlibs! More fun! This title was inspired by an e-mail E.D'trix sent me. So you can place the blame for this mess squarely on…Gimme an E! — A+
Reviewed by SB Sarah on July 25, 2005
I carry this big honking leather bag to and from work because it holds the phone, wallet, train tickets, MetroCard, umbrella - and book or…Romance Mad Libs: A Dark and Stormy Tryst — A+
Reviewed by Candy on July 02, 2005
Hey, kids, here's a fun game for everyone: Love scene mad libs! First up is a scorching-hot Regency love story I've entitled "A Dark and…Romance Novel Title Generator, With Bonus Contest! — A+
Reviewed by Candy on April 14, 2005
Us Smarty Bitchypants have come up with an invaluable tool for all romance novel authors, everywhere: A Romance Novel Title Generator! Yes, now you no…
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