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June 12, 2013
Ask #Publaw: Sports Teams in Fiction—On Point or Offsides?
It’s Wednesday–time to welcome our resident summer publishing lawyer back to Between the Sheets. Leave your burning publishing questions in the comments and Susan Spann will answer them in next week’s post. Added bonus–all commenters in June and July go into the pot for a drawing to win a signed copy of CLAWS OF THE [...]
June 7, 2013
Frenchie Friday: A Giveaway, Fruit Tarte, & Love for Josephine
Today I bring you links I enjoyed this week chock-a-block full of Frenchie Goodness. Have a great weekend and enjoy! Josephine A little history about my beloved Josephine Bonaparte at Turquoise Moon. Eiffel Tower A view of the Eiffel Tower through a wine glass and a little video for language lovers on Out and About [...]
June 5, 2013
Ask #PubLaw: Can Authors Use Pop Culture Symbols in a Novel?
It’s Wednesday and time for another installment of Ask #PubLaw. This summer I’m running a special series with mystery author and publishing attorney Susan Spann. Writers are invited to leave their questions in the comments and Susan will answer them in a post! Also, during the month of June, leave a comment for a chance [...]
June 3, 2013
Author & Historical Novel Society Panelist Sophie Perinot
I’m delighted to share a Q & A featuring panelist and talented novelist Sophie Perinot. In less than three weeks, Sophie will be giving a presentation at the Historical Novel Society Conference in St. Petersburg called LOCATION, LOCATION: TRANSPORTING READERS TO HISTORICAL SETTINGS. My bags are packed. I can’t wait! (P.S. Late registration is still open!) [...]
May 31, 2013
Frenchie Friday: A Dreamy Island or Ile Flottante
It’s Frenchie Friday and I’m dreaming about being on an island…of dessert. Something sinful, yet light. Something pretty and luscious. A dish that happens to be in my novel, BECOMING JOSEPHINE. It’s beautiful, decadent, and you’ll want to get to making it RIGHT NOW. Just be forewarned–you’re going to wish you had a bathtub of [...]
May 29, 2013
Ask #PubLaw: Is Signing With an Agent a Business Decision?
I slipped on my blogging duties this week as I wade through emails after a long weekend away. (Fresh content coming soon!) So it’s Wednesday again and time to welcome publishing lawyer Susan Spann back to Between the Sheets for our Ask #PubLaw summer series! Today’s Ask #Publaw answers an important question: Is it [...]
May 22, 2013
Ask #PubLaw: Trademark Filings
Welcome back to Ask #PubLaw – a summer series where authors can get publishing legal questions answered by publishing attorney, Susan Spann. Authors are invited to leave their burning legal questions in the comments and Susan will answer! Today we look at part two of last week’s question: How does an author (or artist) obtain [...]
May 20, 2013
Voice Winners!
Thank you all for participating in the blog hop and submitting your spiffiest words! This was, by far, one of the best contests I’ve run, not by the number of participants, but by the talent represented. I read so many great openings with strong voice! I, and my secret celebrity judge, had a heck of [...]
May 15, 2013
Ask #PubLaw: How Does an Author or Artist Secure a Trademark?
Today we welcome publishing attorney and mystery author Susan Spann back for another session of Ask #PubLaw – a summer series where authors can get publishing legal questions answered! Today’s question and answer addresses: “How does an author or artist secure a trademark?” This question referenced an original logo the author created, but authors can [...]
May 13, 2013
It’s All in the Voice CONTEST
We’ve learned about the differences between author voice (HERE) and then character voice (HERE), now it’s time to check yours out! Have you been rejected by agents or editors, or even been told by your crit partners that your novel’s voice isn’t up to snuff? Now’s your chance to get loads of FREE feedback on [...]
