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Art: What's on Your Walls
From an early age, I’ve been a frustrated artist. When someone asked me what I wanted to be before the age of 9, I would tell them “I’m going to be an artist.” Sadly, things didn’t…
The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn Winners
And we have our winners! Congratulations to: Ali, Deanndra, Tinabelle, Veronica, Raegan, Janet W, Katherine M, xina, gumbybird, Sabena Emails have already gone out to the winners and the books will go out as soon as the snowpocalypse releases me from captivity – with any…
No More Mutton Dressed as Lamb
When in historical novels an older lady dresses in a too youthful style, she is often described as “mutton dressed as lamb”. While the phrase is charmingly illustrative, and I certainly don’t blame authors for using…
Speaking of Audiobooks: February 2010 Releases
As I looked this past week for upcoming audiobook releases scheduled for later in 2010, I found a number that not only merited mention but had me quite enthused as well. It looks as though Married…
Buried Treasures of 2009
At one point, pretty much every reader has that moment of finding a wonderful, delightful book that doesn’t seem to be getting any love anywhere. It’s not flying off shelves at the bookstore, it’s not getting…
Grammy Fashion
I love awards shows. I just don’t usually watch them. I wait until the next morning, and watch all the video compilations of the important parts– who won, who performed, who did something outrageous. And, of…
Books with Buzz: Deanna Raybourn Interview and 10-Book Giveaway (Contest Closed)
In 2009 I made one of those discoveries that we readers live for: A new author whose books I loved. The author was Deanna Raybourn and the books were the first three in her series featuring…