Emily Bryan's Blog: A Jabberwocky Review!
December 22, 2009
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December 16, 2009
There are plenty of Christmas themed books out there. And even more that show the celebration of Christmas in passing, using the holiday to demonstrate character, passage of time, state of mind, etc. We're talking about them at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com. I'd love to see you there!
December 15, 2009
December 14, 2009
Well, I've done it again. I've double-booked myself, and during the Christmas rush, no less, when I need every spare moment to finish the shopping I've been avoiding. (You'll be happy to know I did a little yesterday--online, of course!--but I'm nowhere near done). Anyway, today I'm guest blogging over at The Romance Dish where I'm sharing about the trauma of learning the truth about Santa Claus! Of course, there's a giveaway, too!
Then I'll also be starting a full week in the spotlight with Andrea and Corrina, the Chicks of Characterization. Each day there's something different about A CHRISTMAS BALL and I'll be offering a copy of A CHRISTMAS BALL to a commenter from all the comments of the week (which means you can leave a comment each day and have 5 chances to win!)
If you don't want to leave it to chance, you can claim your own signed copy of A CHRISTMAS BALL by visiting THE BOOK OASIS. This terrific little indie bookstore stocks signed copies of all my titles and they'll ship anywhere!
And don't forget Dorchester's fantastic Stocking Stuffer Sale! For only $2.99 a piece, you can get my DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS along with titles from Christie Craig, Angie Fox, Alissa Johnson, Tracy Madison, AJ Menden, Elisabeth Naughton, Helen Scott Taylor and Elissa Wilds. Order by December 16th for guaranteed Christmas delivery!
Be sure to stop by www.emilybryan.blogspot.comtomorrow when Lisa Dale will be my guest blogger, sharing about her new book, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT!
December 12, 2009
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Today I'm at THE BOOK OASIS, 311 Main ST, Stoneham, MA signing all my titles. 10:30am-12:30pm. Of course, there'll be chocolate! If you're not in New England and your heart is set on a signed copy, THE BOOK OASIS can hook you up at 10% off. They ship anywhere!
December 11, 2009
Dorchester is having a super blow-out STOCKING STUFFER SALE!
What happens when an artistic duchess mistakes Her Majesty's spy for her next nude model? He drives her to distraction, of course!
For a limited time, you can buy DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS for only $2.99! This is the book that got a nod from RT BookReviews Reviewers Choice, Bookbuyers Best and CORWA Award of Excellence. I call it 'a Victorian romp' and it's just plain fun!
And here's the best news. The sale includes more than my book! You can also get Christie Craig's DIVORCED DESPERATE AND DELICIOUS, Angie Fox's THE ACCIDENTAL DEMON SLAYER, Alissa Johnson's TEMPTING FATE, A TASTE OF MAGIC from Tracy Madison, TEKGIRL by AJ Menden, Elisabeth Naughton's STOLEN FURY, Helen Scott Taylor's THE MAGIC KNOT, and BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK by Elissa Wilds!
Don't you just love a bargain? Shop from home and pay less than 1/2 the cover price! (Even the Anti-Shopper can get behind this deal!) Be sure to order by December 16th to ensure Christmas delivery.
Ho, ho, ho!
PS. Saturday the 12th I'm at THE BOOK OASIS, 311 Main ST, Stoneham, MA signing all my titles. If you're not in New England and your heart is set on a signed copy, THE BOOK OASIS can hook you up at 10% off. They ship anywhere!
December 9, 2009
Last summer at RWA Nationals, I moderated an editor panel that was a real eye opener. I read the beginning of several dozen manuscripts and the authors took a public bath with the editor's comments. Today, December 9th, I'll be blogging with Marie-Claude Bourque (American Title Winner!) at her writer's blog MuseTracks. I'll be sharing the top 6 reasons editors stop reading. If you're an aspiring writer, you won't want to miss this. Plus I'm giving away a signed copy of A CHRISTMAS BALL to someone who leaves a comment at MuseTracks!
December 7, 2009
I suspect a lot of romance readers stray outside the genre from time to time. I know I do. A good story is a good story, whatever the genre. I'd like to share a couple of my favorite Christmas books, even though they aren't romance titles.
The first is THE STORY OF THE OTHER WISE MAN by Henry Van Dyke.
Here's the blurb:
"You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they traveled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man, who also saw the star in its rising, and set out to follow it, yet did not arrive with his brethren in the presence of the young child Jesus? Of the great desire of this fourth pilgrim, and how it was denied, yet
accomplished in the denial; of his many wanderings and the probations of his soul; of the long way of his seeking, and the strange way of his finding, the One whom he sought--I would tell the tale as I have heard fragments of it in the Hall of Dreams, in the palace of the Heart of Man."
I adore this story. It sweeps me away to an ancient time with beautiful language and haunting images. I weep like a child every year when I read it.
This wonderful story is apparently in public domain, so it is legal to download from Project Gutenberg. (You know what a stickler I am about piracy, so I checked this pretty closely. First copyrighted in 1896, apparently the copyright was not passed to Mr. Van Dyke's heirs.) However, if you, like me love a book to hold in your hands with beautiful illustrations and binding, THE STORY OF THE OTHER WISE MAN is available at Amazon.
Now from the sublime, to the delightfully ridiculous, let me recommend THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson.
The story starts with "The Herdman's were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world."
Then it goes on in Grade 3-6 level vocabulary to tell the story of how one church realized, through the Herdman's participation in their annual pageant, that we're all the worst kids and Christmas happened for that very reason.
It's hysterically funny, poignant and definitely a book to be shared. I read this classic aloud with my kids, to my class when I was teaching, basically to any child who'd sit still long enough. And that's easy to find because the Herdman's highjacking of the Christmas pageant is wonderfully well-written and engaging. Snuggle up with your favorite little person and read a chapter a night this December. Memories will be made, I promise you.
Your favorite bookseller probably has it in stock, but if not, you can find it at Amazon. Happy Reading!
Your turn to share. What are your favorite Christmas books?
PS. If you want the inside scoop on a Regency style Christmas, pop over to www.emilybryan.com. I've posted 6 pages of bonus material about Christmas in 1822 on my website, but since you read my blog, you won't have to hunt for them. Just click the Christmas ball on the home page and it will take you to the first Regency Christmas page. Keep clicking on the Christmas ball image and you'll be directed to the next one and so forth. Enjoy!
The first is THE STORY OF THE OTHER WISE MAN by Henry Van Dyke.
Here's the blurb:
"You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they traveled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man, who also saw the star in its rising, and set out to follow it, yet did not arrive with his brethren in the presence of the young child Jesus? Of the great desire of this fourth pilgrim, and how it was denied, yet
accomplished in the denial; of his many wanderings and the probations of his soul; of the long way of his seeking, and the strange way of his finding, the One whom he sought--I would tell the tale as I have heard fragments of it in the Hall of Dreams, in the palace of the Heart of Man."
I adore this story. It sweeps me away to an ancient time with beautiful language and haunting images. I weep like a child every year when I read it.
This wonderful story is apparently in public domain, so it is legal to download from Project Gutenberg. (You know what a stickler I am about piracy, so I checked this pretty closely. First copyrighted in 1896, apparently the copyright was not passed to Mr. Van Dyke's heirs.) However, if you, like me love a book to hold in your hands with beautiful illustrations and binding, THE STORY OF THE OTHER WISE MAN is available at Amazon.
Now from the sublime, to the delightfully ridiculous, let me recommend THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson.
The story starts with "The Herdman's were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world."
Then it goes on in Grade 3-6 level vocabulary to tell the story of how one church realized, through the Herdman's participation in their annual pageant, that we're all the worst kids and Christmas happened for that very reason.
It's hysterically funny, poignant and definitely a book to be shared. I read this classic aloud with my kids, to my class when I was teaching, basically to any child who'd sit still long enough. And that's easy to find because the Herdman's highjacking of the Christmas pageant is wonderfully well-written and engaging. Snuggle up with your favorite little person and read a chapter a night this December. Memories will be made, I promise you.
Your favorite bookseller probably has it in stock, but if not, you can find it at Amazon. Happy Reading!
Your turn to share. What are your favorite Christmas books?
PS. If you want the inside scoop on a Regency style Christmas, pop over to www.emilybryan.com. I've posted 6 pages of bonus material about Christmas in 1822 on my website, but since you read my blog, you won't have to hunt for them. Just click the Christmas ball on the home page and it will take you to the first Regency Christmas page. Keep clicking on the Christmas ball image and you'll be directed to the next one and so forth. Enjoy!
A Jabberwocky Review!
I recently ran across what I think was a very positive review for VEXING THE VISCOUNT . But it seems to have been mangled through an online translator, so you be the judge at www.emilybryan.blogspot.c...more
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