RWAus Conference Run-Down - Part II
Saturday morning dawned bright and way too early for those of us who celebrated the start of another conference at the Cocktail party on Friday night. Luckily, however, it started with a breakfast...
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As some of you know, I'm a huge fan of Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody mystery series. In addition to her more well-known series featuring Amelia Peabody, the wonderful mystery writer, Elizabeth...
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I am filled with dread watching the news coverage about Gustave. My thoughts and best wishes are with everyone in the hurricane's path. (And I'm wondering also, if the pets will be left behind as...
View ArticleRWAus - Part III
As I mentioned in RWAus part 2, sometimes playing hookie from the tutorials can be the best part of the conference. The love scenes tutorial in the morning was the exception that proves the rule, but...
View ArticleRWAus report - The conclusion
Sunday is always a quiet day at the conference, as the celebrating after the awards dinner often goes to the wee hours of the morning. Those of us who dragged our tired little selves out of bed,...
View ArticleLisa Kleypas Podcast and ARC Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)
Lisa Kleypas fans have two reasons to celebrate: Seduce Me at Sunrise, the author's new historical romance in her Hathaway family series, hits stores on September 30th and A Wallflower Christmas, a...
View ArticleIn Celebration of Fine Writing, Part the Third
I've written before of my affection for the novels of Georgette Heyer. I've also written (okay, rhapsodized) about my favorite of them all: Devil's Cub, the story of the wicked young Marquess and the...
View ArticlePolling for AAR
I can hardly believe it, but it's been 2 ½ years since Cindy, LeeB, and I began polling for AAR. We started back in the winter of 2006 with the idea that we would re-poll - and update - the Favorite...
View ArticleWin 5 romance books!
Welcome to September! Hi, it’s LeeB., with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have five books to give away: Trish Albright's "Siren's Song"; Jennifer Ashley's "Highlander E
View ArticleTrivia Contest Winner
Congratulations to Virginia H.! Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest. She wins copies of Trish Albright's "Siren's Song"; Jennifer Ashley's "Hig
View ArticleWeekly Trivia Contest
Happy Monday! We're back with yet another AAR After Hours trivia contest. This week, one lucky reader will win the following four books: the anthology These Boots Were Made for Stomping featuring...
View ArticleNot Off Topic Today
I heard from a close friend who is definitely doing the Happy Dance that tomorrow is going to be an incredible day for historical romance: Both the number one and the number three positions on the New...
View ArticleMainstreamin'
I'm starting to think of it as the Charlaine Harris Halo Effect.A whole lot of people in my real life are watching and digging True Blood. And, just as we talk about Mad Men and The Office and other...
View ArticleConnie Brockway Podcast and Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)
ext February, those of us who love Connie Brockway's historical romances will have reason to celebrate when So Enchanting hits the shelves. Yep, that's right - the author of some of the best...
View ArticleConnie Brockway So Enchanting Winner
Entering twice paid off for Sandy M who wins an advance copy of Connie Brockway's So Enchanting, her return to historical romance. Sandy, please send your address to aarblog@gmail.com. Your advance...
View ArticleShane Abe Podcast and Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)
On March 24th, the wait is over for Shana Abe fans who've been waiting (as I have) for the newest book in her drakon series. The books blend fantasy, historical romance, and...well, just plain fine...
View ArticleColleen Gleason Giveaway
Colleen Gleason has generously offered to do a giveaway in connection with the upcoming release of As Shadows Fade, the long-awaited conclusion to her Gardella Vampire Chronicles. The winner will...
View ArticleNew Colleen Gleason Winner
Rachel McGriff has won a copy of As Shadows Fade. Thanks, Rachel for entering, and your book will soon be on its way.
View Article13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffery
When I was in elementary school, one of my favorite books to check out was 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffery by Kathryn Tucker Windham and Margaret Gillis Figh. Within the book are thirteen ghost stories...
View ArticleApril is National Poetry Month
You may not have realized it. It's not as high-profile as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (which April has also been designated), and both of those are much less known than other months, like Black...
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