Barnes and Noble has a new video series on its web site about the cover art of books. This episode features Judy York, the illustrator behind a few bodrillion covers.
Some of the behind-the-scenes footage I saw in Marianne Mancusi’s Cover Story a few months back, but the shots of the illustrator at work were, for a geek like me, fascinating. Michelle Styles, Jade Lee, and C.L. Wilson’s books get some screen time, as do, I believe Marianne Mancusi and Eve Kenin’s cover art.
However, York’s discussion of Jade Lee’s Dragonborn in which she says she wants the model to look “powerful” begs the question: how is draped across some dude’s middle in a harem costume “powerful?”
A website that reviews romance novels from a couple of smart bitches who will always give it to you straight. No bullshit. No gushing--unless the author really deserves it.
Salon’s Stephanie Zacharek wrote an interesting, really smart review of the movie.
“The vibe of ‘Twilight’ is one of erotic innocence—which is not to say it’s un-erotic. When I was a little girl and just falling in love…
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If we can get baseball dads reading Austen, certainly getting Joe the Plumber turned on to some m/m can’t be far behind. I heart Colbert too.
I love it. I still have it but can’t remember name or author. Thanks.
Awesome, I actually managed to get one.
Thanks for the link, and kudos to LeeAnn Burke and LBF for giving the proceeds to the ABCF.
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Free e-book :) And not in kindle edition :D
*gone to read*
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