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February 13, 2014

How to Help your Favorite Author

Originally posted on The Well-Fed Artist:
A good friend of mine recently self published his first novel. With a good year and a bit separating our publications I’ve been able to step back and observe the similarities that arise from us indie authors who are just starting out. One thing I notice across the board…
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Published on February 13, 2014 04:53

February 11, 2014

Love Is In The Air – International Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Originally posted on This Chick Reads:
Hey hey lovelies, Valentine’s day will be here soon and as a thank you to all of you lovely blog readers for the support through out these months we’re doing a fantastic giveaway. And the best part is IT’S OPEN INTERNATIONALLY (to all countries The Book Depository ships for…
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Published on February 11, 2014 02:10

Last Few Days of the Valentine’s Day Book Giveaway!

Loads of books up for grabs by 21 authors, including After Wimbledon (if you missed my free days on Amazon). View the details. Ends 14 February 2014 Good luck everyone!Filed under: After Wimbledon, For Readers
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Published on February 11, 2014 02:09

February 8, 2014

This Is Not Chick Lit

Marian Keyes is considered a chick lit writer, but I don’t think that’s right.  I’ve been reading Rachel’s Holiday and it’s not my idea of chick lit.  It is witty and not deeply gritty, but it’s not the light-hearted easy-reading I associate with the term.  The heroine, Rachel, isn’t addicted to chocolate and shoes; with […]
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Published on February 08, 2014 12:21

February 6, 2014

Last Few Days of the Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway!

Win a Kindle Fire HDX 7″, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value) View the details. Good luck everyone! End 9 February 2014Filed under: For Readers
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Published on February 06, 2014 02:04

February 4, 2014

What Engagement Ring Would Each Chick Lit Character Have?

Melissa Schreiber has posted an article over on Buzzfeed titled Your 15 Favorite Chick Lit Characters Paired With Their Ideal Engagement Rings.  Most of Sophie Kinsella’s characters made it into the list and there are some very interesting choices, plus shiny things to look at.  Even though my engagement and wedding rings are the only ones […]
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Published on February 04, 2014 03:56

February 2, 2014

New Author Interview: Novel Escapes

Novel Escapes featured me!  Here’s the link: http://www.novelescapes.com/2014/02/w... under: About the Author
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Published on February 02, 2014 07:05

Giveaway Report: March 2014 – After Wimbledon

Another great giveaway over!  Thank you to all the wonderful people who helped spread the word.  After Wimbledon got some really good coverage on free book sites this time, which is great. US Copies downloaded: 9691 Highest rankings: Top 20 whole free store, #1 sports fiction, #2 sports romance, top 10 romantic comedy and contemporary romance. […]
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Published on February 02, 2014 04:20

February 1, 2014

Chick Lit Round-up (January 2014): Interesting Articles

Interesting articles I’ve come across this month. Am I Writing Chick Lit? – Mystic Writes Ultimate 100 Chick Lit Collection – Chicklit Club Creating a Chick Lit Character – Sumner Tales 2014 Releases – I Heart Chick Lit Written Off: Jennifer Weiner’s Quest for Literary Respect - The New Yorker What is Women’s Lit? – Chick […]
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Published on February 01, 2014 11:00

Chick Lit Round-up (January): Interesting Articles

Interesting articles I’ve come across this month. Am I Writing Chick Lit? – Mystic Writes Ultimate 100 Chick Lit Collection – Chicklit Club Creating a Chick Lit Character – Sumner Tales 2014 Releases – I Heart Chick Lit Written Off: Jennifer Weiner’s Quest for Literary Respect - The New Yorker What is Women’s Lit? – Chick […]
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Published on February 01, 2014 11:00