Rima Jean's Blog, page 5
March 5, 2014
A Muslim Super-Heroine
So it just so happens I’m not the only one to see the need for a Muslim super-heroine. Check it out! It’s Kamala Khan, the new Ms. Marvel from Marvel Comics. She’s a sixteen-year-old Pakistani American who is Muslim. As Sabaa Tahir points out: Let’s be real: The word “Muslim” has certain connotations attached to...
March 2, 2014
Tour Schedule: KNIGHT ASSASSIN
Week One: 3/3/2014- The Four Eyed Cat Reviews- Review 3/3/2014- Such a Novel Idea- Interview 3/4/2014- The Demon Librarian- Interview 3/4/2014- The Cover Contessa- Guest Post 3/5/2014- Refracted Light Reviews- Review 3/5/2014- Addicted Readers- Interview 3/6/2014- Books Beside My Bed- Review 3/6/2014- Curling Up With A Good Book- Guest Post 3/7/2014- Read-A-holicZ- Review 3/7/2014- Fade Into Fantasy- Interview Week Two: 3/10/2014- MEReadALot- Review 3/10/2014- A Backwards Story- Interview 3/11/2014- Closet Geeks and Slow Mo- Review 3/11/2014- Mom With A Kindle- Guest Post...
March 1, 2014
On Character: Zayn of Knight Assassin
As I accumulate one-star reviews from readers over on Goodreads, I’ve noticed an interesting trend among the negative reviews: The aforementioned reviewers don’t like Zayn. They describe her as “pathetic” and “whiny” and claim to be unable to “connect” with her. When I wrote KA, I wanted it to be Zayn’s story. I wanted to...
February 28, 2014
The Noble Pirates
I just thought I’d let everyone know that I’ve re-self-published The Noble Pirates, and it’s available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
February 27, 2014
My Heroines
I write heroines like this: NOT like this: And YES, they do this: Because they’re HUMAN. Now, let’s grab a beer and get drunk together.
Behind the Numbers
Yes, I know, I know. This is more for me than for you. Besides, nobody ever reads my damn blog anyways. So may as well write something cathartic. I was browsing Goodreads book reviews this morning and comparing my favorite books to the popular sentiment. I was surprised with my findings. Many of the books...
February 26, 2014
Balm for the Artist’s Soul
“Don’t be intimidated by other people’s opinions. Only mediocrity is sure of itself, so take risks and do what you really want to do.” – Paulo Coelho “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” – Oscar Wilde “If everyone else’s opinion is what...
February 24, 2014
Zayn, Earic, and Company
I thought I would show you guys how I envision my characters, using the mind-blowing art of some very talented artists on Deviant Art. *Copyright belongs strictly to the artists, and I am merely displaying them for your viewing pleasure. The pictures link to the artists’ respective galleries, if you want to check out more...
February 23, 2014
Bring It
So I got my first one-star review on Goodreads today. And it was simply brilliant. My favorite line: THE CHARACTERS: I almost don’t want to step into this particular pool of water because it is deep, dark, and full of slimy, distasteful things. There is basically nothing good that I can say about the characters...
February 21, 2014
Hilarious Romance Covers II
Oh, you know you love it. Grab yourself a glass of wine and just let yourself enjoy the absurdity. I’m going to assume this is a Cleopatra / Marc Antony situation, judging by the stupid pillows, the erotic ropey dress the chick is wearing, and the dude’s leather cuffs. Did I mention that the cuffs...
