Tag Archives: Dear Author

Jane, at Dear Author…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Tweet wrote an interesting article about the rapidity of change in the publishing world.  It seems like she’s pretty much wondering, what will be the ultimate cost and who will pay it?  Will publishing houses change the way they do … Continue reading →

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Why I love book bloggers!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Recs!  I love reading reviews – sometimes I find a gem in a genre that isn’t exactly my cup of tea, like Steampunk and YA.  I just bought a used copy of Kathleen Givens’ Historical set in 13th century … Continue reading →

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Here’s my guy!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Isn’t he handsome? This is why my hubby has to ask who do I like better?  Louie is the best dog I’ve ever had! I had this dream that Amber Skyze went to a writing conference in Mexico and … Continue reading →

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Dear Author’s Poll – Do you skim/skip sex scenes?

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Tweet This is an excellent question! 34% of her respondents claimed they do indeed skim or skip sex scenes.  If you extrapolate the percentage to the general romance reading public, this is a significant number of readers.  You can check … Continue reading →

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If I’m gonna quote him, I have to be accurate.

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Tweet My husband says so.  Therefore, I find it necessary to elaborate upon my post of yesterday.  In the world according to him, we are, each and every one of us, a combination of male and female characteristics.  My husband … Continue reading →

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