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July 12, 2013
Becoming Josephine Cover Revealed! And a Contest
At long last, I’m THRILLED to share my cover of BECOMING JOSEPHINE with you! Plume Books did a beautiful job creating something elegant and I couldn’t be happier! Look for its release December 31, 2013 or pre-order now (see links below)! CONTEST: Before we ogle the cover, let’s talk a little about the contest! 1. [...]
July 10, 2013
Ask #Publaw: Are Pseudonyms Legal?
It’s Wednesday and time for our next addition of #Publaw. Susan Spann is back with us today to talk about pen names–a common question that affects many authors. Without further ado, I give you Susan… Do I have to take any legal steps in order to use a pseudonym? Authors can publish under a pseudonym [...]
July 9, 2013
Author Jessica Brockmole & Letters From Skye
I’m so excited to welcome friend and talented author Jessica Brockmole to Between the Sheets today. Her novel LETTERS FROM SKYE releases to much acclaim. Jessica has appeared on USA Today’s list of bookseller’s picks for the summer, her novel has already sold to over twenty foreign markets, and it has earned starred reviews from [...]
July 4, 2013
Summer Contests, Giveaways, & Becoming Josephine Cover Reveal!
There’s a lot going on this summer! Between barbecues and beer, check out all the great contests and giveaways and my own cover reveal(EEEEEKKKKK)! COVER REVEAL The cover for my novel BECOMING JOSEPHINE will be revealed NEXT FRIDAY, JULY 12th!!!! I’m SO excited to share it. Stop by here at Between the Sheets and leave a [...]
June 28, 2013
Frenchie Friday: My Drool-worthy TBR Pile of France Novels
I’ve been wading through edits and cranking on my second novel so I haven’t had much time to read, but come end of summer, I’m ALL OVER THESE novels. I thought I’d share my list with fellow Francofiles and just all around France worshippers like myself! There’s a little something for everyone–a romance suspense, a [...]
June 27, 2013
It’s A Wrap! and Expanding Your Blog Audience
The HNS conference is over (sniff), and I had a killer time meeting people I’ve chatted with online for the last year. I even had the good fortune of having dinner with Diana Gabaldon and Anne Perry, multi-published best-selling authors! I teared up over a wonderful, inspiring speech by C.W. Gortner, and I booty danced [...]
June 26, 2013
Ask #Publaw: The Poisoned Latte – Serious or Satire, Using Parody Names
It’s Wednesday and I’m delighted to welcome publishing lawyer and mystery author Susan Spann back to Between the Sheets. Today’s Ask #PubLaw post takes a look at the issue of parody vs. satire. How about [use of] obvious satirical parody names like “Charbucks” or “Starburnt”? The answer lies in the difference between parody and satire—because [...]
June 19, 2013
Weeeeeee! Off to the Historical Novel Society Conference
We interrupt the schedule of writing tips, #Publaw and #FrenchieFriday this week because I’m about to jet out of town to one of my favorite conferences! It’s held every other year in the U.S. and on the off years, it’s in the U.K.–the Historical Novel Society. Things I’m looking forward to: 1. Meeting with most [...]
June 18, 2013
Author Stephanie Lehmann & Astor Place Vintage
I’m delighted to welcome Stephanie, (hilarious) author of five novels including THE ART OF UNDRESSING & THOUGHTS WHILE HAVING SEX. This month her latest novel–ASTOR PLACE VINTAGE about a New York vintage shop, a mysterious journal, and a journey to the Victorian era–released to much anticipation. About the Book: Amanda Rosenbloom, proprietor of the Astor [...]
June 14, 2013
Frenchie Friday: Diner en Blanc
This has to be about the coolest freakin’ thing I’ve ever seen! Participants dress in white finery, pack un pique-nique stuffed with foodie delights and wine, and dine at a TOP SECRET location each year. Invitees don’t discover where the event is held until afternoon on the scheduled day. They share their goodies, listen to [...]
