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July 23, 2012

MANGA REVIEW: Walkin’ Butterfly volume 1 by Chihiro Tamaki

Story & Art: Chihiro Tamaki

Publisher: JManga

Rating: T+ for Teen Plus

Length: 2/4 volumes


Dear readers,


Unlike shounen, shoujo, or BL, josei is one of those manga genres that seems unable to get a foothold in the U.S. It’s true that there are exceptions, such as Ooku, but for the most part, it doesn’t fare well. I’ve heard Europe is more welcoming of the genre, so I think it’s a shame we don’t follow suit here. A few years ago, I remember hearing about the launch of Aurora, the English language d...

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Published on July 23, 2012 10:00

July Book Club Pick: Last Night’s Scandal by Loretta Chase

Loretta Chase Last Night's ScandalWe set Friends to Lovers as the theme and the readers of Dear Author voted for “Last Night’s Scandal” by Loretta Chase. We will commence discussing the book on August 13, 2012, and it will remain the sticky post for the entire week.


For August, we would like to for the DA readership to recommend a title. The theme will be Marriage of Convenience. You can use this form to submit your title. We’ll pick out five for the readership to vote. The submission period will be open until July 30, 2012.




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Published on July 23, 2012 08:00

REVIEW: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

“‘What are you thinking, Amy? The question I’ve asked most often during our marriage, if not out loud, if not to the person who could answer. I suppose these questions stormcloud over every marriage: What are you thinking? How are you feeling? Who are you? What have we done to each other? What will we do?’”


Just how well can you ever know the person you love? This is the question that Nick Dunne must ask himself on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary, when his wife Amy suddenly disapp...

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Published on July 23, 2012 06:00

Monday News: Author learns hard lesson about copyright for images; Debate over newly found historical undergarments, Pearson acquires Author Solutions

I think what is most remarkable about this video is that it contains actual photos of Earth and space, not computer generated graphics. Mind blowing and beautiful.


600-year-old linen bras found in Austrian castle – ” A revolutionary discovery is rewriting the history of underwear: Some 600 years ago, women wore bras. The University of Innsbruck said Wednesday that archeologists found four linen bras dating from the Middle Ages in an Austrian castle. Fashion experts describe the find as surpris...

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Published on July 23, 2012 02:00

July 22, 2012

SBTB DA Bestseller List Week Ending July 17

Dear Author / Smart Bitches Trashy Books Bestseller List, Week Ending July 17



Jill Kismet: The Complete Series by Lilith Saintcrow A | BN | K | S
In My Heart (Donally Family) by Melody Thomas A | BN | K | S
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale A | BN | K | S
Three Weddings and a Murder by Courtney Milan, Carey Baldwin, Tessa Dare and Leigh LaValle A | BN | K | S
The Shadow and the Star (Victorian Hearts) by Laura Kinsale A | BN | K | S
With Seduction in Mind (Girl-Bachelor) by Laura...
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Published on July 22, 2012 16:27

Daily Deals: Western, Classic, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary

[image error]If Wishes Were Horses by Robert Barclay. $ .99


Despite the cover and title and that the author is a male, this is a romance complete with the requisite HEA.

From the Jacket Copy:


In this unforgettable novel of love, hope, and second chances, a grieving man's personal plan for redemption is suddenly and unexpectedly turned upside down . . .


Devastated by the senseless deaths of his wife and son at the hands of a drunk driver, Wyatt Blaine remains unable to forgive or to love again. Searching for...

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Published on July 22, 2012 12:00

REVIEW: Embrace the Dark by Caris Roane

Dear Ms. Roane:


I am a big fan of the Guardians of Ascension series and I was excited to see another volume from you despite it being in a different world. Unfortunately, the quality of the writing in this self published novella (or published with the help of an agency) is just not as strong as it is in the traditionally published series. There is a combination of poor copyediting along with poor content editing which made for a confusing and stuttering read. While not a part of the Ascension...

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Published on July 22, 2012 10:00

Privacy and eReading Part 2: Amazon, BN, Kobo & Sony

Image via Big Stock Photo



The following is a summary of the data collected by Amazon, BN, Kobo, and Sony. According to the EFF charts compiled in 2010, the safest way to read is to download books to Adobe Digital Editions because ADE does not track your reading habits. Your purchasing data, however, is still compiled by the various retailers.


The summary is divided by type and then whether the retailer collects the data.


Overview

Amazon (privacy policy): collects “your name, address, and phone nu...

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Published on July 22, 2012 02:00

July 21, 2012

Daily Deals: Self published, small print published, historical, and paranormal

The Sixth Discipline by Carmen Webster BuxtonThe Sixth Discipline by Carmen Webster Buxton. $ Free


Carmen Webster Buxton is a self published author and a sometime commenter here at Dear Author. Her books are science fiction and fantasy with a strong romantic element. I can’t vouch for the book myself, but it is free at various outlets so you can give her a try with no risk except your time.

From the Jacket Copy:


Ran-Del Jahanpur is a warrior of the Sansoussy Forest, trained in both the mental and physical Disciplines of his people. He th...

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Published on July 21, 2012 12:00

REVIEW: Multiple Books by Bella Andre

Dear Ms. Andre,


Though I haven’t been the most effusive in reviews of your books in the past, I admit that you are one of my go-to authors. Your books are easy, sexy reads and almost always seem to hit the right spot. There’s a certain suspension of belief required to enjoy the books, but I do enjoy your Sullivan novels and they seem to improve as the series goes on. I mean this in a complimentary way when I say that you excel at the saccharine-sweet plots. Your edgier works, however, do not m...

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Published on July 21, 2012 09:00

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