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LMAO , looking at the book GR came up with instead of KA book!
snap shosho, will have to check out what you think when you're done :-)
Yay to all the people who are going to read
. Hehehe.
Jenny wrote: "Carrie wrote: "Currently reading 
"Let me know how you like that one, Carrie. I thought it sounded cute."
77% done. It's cute, although right now I want to smack Adam.
CaroB wrote: "snap shosho, will have to check out what you think when you're done :-)"I just finished
started around 7:30 in the morning and finished at 4:30 pm. I was reading the whole time I was at work. It was Hot and funny .I had to fan myself more than once!!I like to read Fredrik's book , do you know if he's got a book?
shosho wrote: "CaroB wrote: "snap shosho, will have to check out what you think when you're done :-)"I just finished
started around 7:30 in the morning and finished at 4:30 pm. I was re..."Glad you enjoyed it, and I have no idea if he has one, this was my first book by Eve Langlais, I'm going to be checking out more of hers in the future for sure.
I have The Geek Job in my TBR. I have read
,
, and
, all of which I enjoyed. I liked Date with Death best.
Just finished
brilliant book needed tissues though now starting
although I should really fit in a freebie book.
Finished
this morning and gave it 5 stars. Great read - totally surprising! (Just don't read the book blurb first; it has spoilers.)
Next:
this morning and gave it 5 stars. Great read - totally surprising! (Just don't read the book blurb first; it has spoilers.)Next:
Jenny wrote: "I have been hesitant to try another of hers because I didn't much love "I read the first couple of chapters of
a while back ,I didn't like it either.the same with 
, but I liked The geek job
I'm still not ready to come back to romance just yet so I'm starting
.
I started
, I just loved the cover , my favorite color is yellow and I have to read any book with a lively yellow like that on the cover!I like the story but I might have to stop reading , it has a lot of editing errors .
Why oh Why do authors not get their copy edited properly before publishing? It can really throw you out of the story.
CaroB wrote: "Why oh Why do authors not get their copy edited properly before publishing? It can really throw you out of the story."Agree 1000%! It can make or break your book. My thing is, if you're going to put a product out on the market, one that you have put your blood, sweat, and tears into, why not make it the best that it can be? Editing isn't an extra step, it's part of the entire process!
Sorry, got carried away with the ranting. lol It's just that it drives me nuts. Especially when you see that a story/author has great potential.
Rant away Rachel, I'm behind you all the way.
shosho wrote: "I started 
, I just loved the cover , my favorite color is yellow and I have to read any book with a lively yellow like that on the cover!
I like the story but I might have to ..."
I actually just saw a post from the author a few days ago here on GR. She said the book was being pulled for edits.
, I just loved the cover , my favorite color is yellow and I have to read any book with a lively yellow like that on the cover!I like the story but I might have to ..."
I actually just saw a post from the author a few days ago here on GR. She said the book was being pulled for edits.
Rachel wrote: "CaroB wrote: "Why oh Why do authors not get their copy edited properly before publishing? It can really throw you out of the story."
Agree 1000%! It can make or break your book. My thing is, if yo..."
I totally agree with all of you. I edit on the side, and just helped someone clean theirs up. She was signed with a fly-by-night ebook "publishing house" (I use that term lightly) who took her very first novel and threw it on the market. They claimed to have edited it, but there were pov issues, typos, problems with continuity and the character arcs. It was a mess. When someone pointed this out to her, she got out of her contract and is doing it right this time around.
The thing I see happening out there is this: there are a lot of ebook publishers preying on first-time novel writers. When writers get done with their very first manuscripts, they feel like they could walk on water. Nobody's going to convince them they don't have it all figured out, or that they need to hone their skills. Some people take advantage of that mindset, and claim rights to their works and royalties all with the stars-in-their-eyes promises of making it big. Then they throw the crap on Amazon with a snazzy cover and reap the benefits.
There's a "rule" in the writer's world that an author really shouldn't pursue publication (traditional or Indie) until they've at least written their fifth book. By then, they've got it figured out. Too many are jumping the gun these days.
Sorry...this is obviously a touchy subject with me, too. LOL
Agree 1000%! It can make or break your book. My thing is, if yo..."
I totally agree with all of you. I edit on the side, and just helped someone clean theirs up. She was signed with a fly-by-night ebook "publishing house" (I use that term lightly) who took her very first novel and threw it on the market. They claimed to have edited it, but there were pov issues, typos, problems with continuity and the character arcs. It was a mess. When someone pointed this out to her, she got out of her contract and is doing it right this time around.
The thing I see happening out there is this: there are a lot of ebook publishers preying on first-time novel writers. When writers get done with their very first manuscripts, they feel like they could walk on water. Nobody's going to convince them they don't have it all figured out, or that they need to hone their skills. Some people take advantage of that mindset, and claim rights to their works and royalties all with the stars-in-their-eyes promises of making it big. Then they throw the crap on Amazon with a snazzy cover and reap the benefits.
There's a "rule" in the writer's world that an author really shouldn't pursue publication (traditional or Indie) until they've at least written their fifth book. By then, they've got it figured out. Too many are jumping the gun these days.
Sorry...this is obviously a touchy subject with me, too. LOL
I believe you have some very valid points, Kyra!
Lisa Kay wrote: "I believe you have some very valid points, Kyra!"
Thanks. :)
Thanks. :)
Kyra wrote: "shosho wrote: "I started , I just loved the cover , my favorite color is yellow and I have to read any book with a lively yellow like that on the cover!I like the story but I..."
Yes I saw that too, so I read the rest of the book ignoring all the errors. It was good but I couldn't get to the characters , there were some conversations in it that was just unrealistic , the characters actions and reactions weren't logical. It was 2.5 star for me.
Just finished
now starting
strangely they're both set in Denver
I read
yesterday , it's only 41 pages but it was better than a full length novel. definitely recommended !
Finished reading
and now I'm working on
Jenny wrote: "I just finished 
which I won here on GR. I LOVED it! Great book. I will definitely be reading the others. I want to read this series (mainly because I like the covers)i've been looking at them for months. You and Lisa Kay have both recommended it so I should probably move them up the list.
Elishia wrote: "I want to read this series (mainly because I like the covers)i've been looking at them for months. You and Lisa Kay have both recommended it so I should probably move them up the list. "They are good , I actually can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
I've got the first two Elishia, if you don't have them?
Just finished
. Fantastic book, though there is a sticking point for me in the plot. Even still, I ended up giving it a 4.5 for the emotional factor alone.
. Fantastic book, though there is a sticking point for me in the plot. Even still, I ended up giving it a 4.5 for the emotional factor alone.
I am currently reading
I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)
Hayley wrote: "I am currently reading
I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is Butch's book, right? If so, it's a good one. :)
I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is Butch's book, right? If so, it's a good one. :)
Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "I am currently reading I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is Butch's book, right? If so,..."
Yes Ma'am it is. I'm about 30 or 40 pages into it so far. I enjoyed the first three, not sure why I took a break LOL. I've been working on the Virgin River series but sad to say that my library doesn't have the next few, so I must go purchase them :(.
Hayley wrote: "Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "I am currently reading
I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is Butch's book, ..."
I tore through this whole series like nobody's business. Phury's book wasn't that great, but I loved the rest. I am struggling with the latest one though (Lover Reborn), and had to set it aside.
I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is Butch's book, ..."
I tore through this whole series like nobody's business. Phury's book wasn't that great, but I loved the rest. I am struggling with the latest one though (Lover Reborn), and had to set it aside.
Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "I am currently reading I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is..."
I'd say I've blown through the Virgin River series. I think I'm on book 11? or maybe 12... I cannot remember. I've heard a lot of people say they weren't too fond of Phury's book. I hope it doesn't make me put it down and not want to read it !
@Hayley - I'll have to check out the Virgin River series. Sounds good!!
For Phury's book... It's not earth-shattering terrible. There's other stuff going on, so that'll keep you hooked, I think. I just don't think she (Ward) had him in the right position/state-of-mind to find a shellan.
For Phury's book... It's not earth-shattering terrible. There's other stuff going on, so that'll keep you hooked, I think. I just don't think she (Ward) had him in the right position/state-of-mind to find a shellan.
Reading
after just having finished
and also planning to start
later tonight!
@Carob Yes Please :-)@Jenny I Think that's what was putting me off.
Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "Kyra wrote: "Hayley wrote: "I am currently reading I took a short break from this series, but hoping this book is good as the three as before :)"
This is..."
Same here Kyra I read them back to back with little sleep in between. Phury's book made me slow down it bored me a bit but it was all relevant and loved the ending. Lover reborn is quite good once you get into it, I wasn't that excited to read Tohr's book, I was just glad there was no Mr X and Mr O's those scenes are so annoying.
Just finished
Tough read for me....
Now I'm going to start reading
The wedding dress and Virgin River sound good i'll have to add them to my pile
Elishia wrote: "The wedding dress and Virgin River sound good i'll have to add them to my pile"I've enjoyed the Virgin River Series... !
@Elishia - As the series progressed, I actually caught myself starting to skim the Mr. X and Mr. O parts. (At this was at a time when I never skimmed - it freaked me out. LOL)
Kyra wrote: " Sorry...this is obviously a touchy subject with me, too. LOL..."I'm late to the game but I just wanted to say you made excellent points, Kyra. :)
I love BDB , I read the first 9 books in 3 weeks and then had to wait for Lover Reborn and when it was out I had it on the second day and read in 2 days and did a reread the next day!!!*whisepers : I skimmed Mr.X and Mr.whatever part too*
I started
last night .It's great
Rachel wrote: "Kyra wrote: " Sorry...this is obviously a touchy subject with me, too. LOL..."
I'm late to the game but I just wanted to say you made excellent points, Kyra. :)"
Thanks, Rachel. :)
I'm late to the game but I just wanted to say you made excellent points, Kyra. :)"
Thanks, Rachel. :)
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