D. Renee Bagby's Blog, page 27

Manga Review: Depression of the Anti-Romanticist

Depression of the Anti-Romanticist by Yasuna Sagiuma & Riyu Yamakami

Publisher: DMP June
Price: $12.95
Genre: Drama, Romance, Contemporary
Themes: Crossing Dressing, Hostess Bar,
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 1 Volume
ISBN: 978-1-56970-257-4

Note: Picture taken with my iPhone from my manga library.


Basic Premise:
DEPRESSION OF THE ANTI-ROMANTICIST
Minoru (aka Minami) is a crossdresser a gay

Coming to Theaters 14 September

Just as a head's up, I have been to the movies a few times in the past weeks but I just didn't feel like writing movie reviews. I might phase them out of my blog routine along with the Movie-O-Meter in the sidebar. Or maybe it's just because the summer movie season is winding down. We'll see how my mood is after this weekend's movies.


Coming to Theaters 14 September

Resident Evil: Retribution

Excerpt: Pushing Her Buttons by Sabrina York

Pushing Her Buttons by Sabrina York

Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance, BDSM, MF
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Out Now!
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008...

Every single day, he’s there. Waiting. Watching her. Closed in with her for a hundred stories as they ride the elevator to their floor. And every single day, for a hundred floors, Samantha simmers with banked lust. She wants

Around My Office: Illidan Stormrage

Any fan of World of Warcraft (WoW) knows EXACTLY who Illidan Stormrage is.

Note: Picture taken with my Kodak camera.
That's him. And yes, he is still in his original box. I have never opened it, and I never ever plan to take him out. It's partially the collector in me, partially because he's easier to move in his box, and partially because I want him to stay "new" for as long as possible. Oh and

Writing Update: 07 September

I have done no writing the whole week long. None. I've been running around doing stuff related to book promotion and my RWA chapter. I also gave myself permission not to write this week, because next week is going to be brutal.

My hubby is going out of town for a week. I plan to use the time to binge write. From the moment I wake to the moment I pass out from mental exhaustion, I will be writing

Writing Advice: Mailing Lists / Newsletters

I've developed a HUGE pet peeve since becoming an author and it has to do with mailing lists. I have one. Most people like mailing lists, because they are targeted promotion to people who WANT to receive news about what you're selling. My pet peeve is when people do it wrong.

On more than one occasion, I've had an author drop me a group email newsletter sent from their mail client. Said email

Music: All About Us

This is my get through it, motivational song. I love playing this when I'm feeling down.


All About Us ~ t.A.T.u

Manga Review: The Night Before the Wedding

The Night Before the Wedding by Kou Fukisaki

Publisher: SuBLime Manga
Price: $5.99
Genre: Drama, Romance
Themes: Siblings, Childhood friends
Rating: Mature 18+
Volumes: 1 Volume
ISBN: None

Note: Picture taken with my iPhone from my Kindle.


Basic Premise:
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING
It's the night before Rikuto's wedding and he's being held hostage by Takumi, a man Rikuto has always admired.

Coming to Theaters 07 September

Coming to Theaters 07 September

The Words (Drama, Romance - PG-13)
I'll watch an interracial movie (usually no matter what the plot), but I'm so sick of seeing the trailer for this movie that I have no interest in it now. Maybe when it comes out on DVD.


The Cold Light of Day (Action, Thriller - PG-13)
I have not seen a trailer for this, but it has Bruce Willis (in yet another movie, man is he

Excerpt: Shotgun Relations by Ann Jacobs

I'm finally filling the Sunday gap. My posting schedule has changed a little bit over the last few weeks, but you all have stuck with me. For your reward, join me every Sunday for excerpts. Not my excerpts, but excerpts from other authors who wish to entertain and entice you.

My first Excerpt Sunday guest is...


Shotgun Relations by Ann Jacobs
Caden Kink, Book 2

Genre: Erotic Romantic Suspense