Around the Bookish World: Week-In-Review

Welcome to this week’s news post and it has been pretty eventful, with the sad passing of Ray Bradbury, more publishing news as well as new covers/books to watch out for!

The major news this week in the world of publishing was the sad passing of Sci Fi author Ray Bradbury, the author behind Fahrenheit 451 and other classics died earlier this week at the age of 91. Neil Gaiman has written a wonderful article on the life of the prolific and influential author. This year has been pretty bad with the passing of some great authors.

And in a way the news that Harper Collins is preparing to publish quite a few of his backlist books in ebook format over the coming months will be fitting. Although Bradbury was against publishing his books in e-book format but did allow some short stories and his classic Fahrenheit 541 to be allowed to be published, …

Author Interview with E.M. Tippetts + Giveaway

Our guest today is E.M. Tippetts, an author who has ventured into quite varied and different genres: she started out writing science fiction and fantasy stories but later penned some chick lit novels as well! Emily stops by today to tell you a bit more about her latest release Someone Else’s Fairytale which embodies every woman’s secret fantasy: having a handsome Hollywood actor falling for the everyday girl.

Stella: Hi Emily, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Emily: Hi Stella. My name’s Emily Mah Tippetts and I have two writing careers, basically. I write chick lit as E.M. Tippetts and science fiction and fantasy as Emily Mah. E.M. Tippetts is an indie author and Emily Mah is going the traditional publishing route.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Emily: Depends on which stage …

On the Booklovers’ Shelves: DRACONISMOI HAS BOOKSHELVES!!!

I understand that it is ridiculous to write in ALL CAPS and than add extraneous exclamation points. (Dude, we get it already, you’re loud and excited.)

But allow me to assure you that today is a day totally worthy of duplicative emphasis. Why? Because today I GOT BOOKSHELVES!!!!!!

I’m a nomad by nature, moving across the country every few months, and subsequently living out of 3 pieces of luggage. One of which was always full of books. (I cannot tell you how many times TSA totally unpacked my carryon for being suspiciously heavy and dusted every single book for bomb residue. USians are not supposed to be aggressively literate. It is highly suspect behavior).

My mother does not approve of buying books when you can get them at the library for free. She never let me have more than a single small bookshelf growing up. I had to hide my collection under other …

Review: The Magician of Wall Street by Minta Hall + Giveaway

Format Read: ebook from publisher
Number of Pages: 138 p.
Release Date: April 23, 2012
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Formats Available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Author’s Website, Publisher’s Website

Book Blurb:

Oliver Pendragon’s days as the Magician of Wall Street are legendary. When he finds a way to get everything he’s ever wanted—including Abby Daltry—of course he can’t refuse, even though there will be hell to pay if ever Abby found out. But when he discovers his old business partner is out for Abby’s blood, Oliver will do anything to protect her…and win her heart.

New Age bookstore owner Abby is perfectly happy with her life the way it is—the independence, the quirky clientele, and even the occasional tarot card reading—are all part of the charm. But when the cards reveal Oliver is back and bringing danger along with him, she refuses to heed the warning …

New Releases: June 4-10, 2012

Hex Appeal (Anthology), edited by P.N. Elrod

Fall under the intoxicating spell of their hex appeal…

In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers play deadly games. They know just the right spell to kill a man with one kiss—or raise him back again. And they’re not afraid to exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross them. But what if you’re the unlucky soul who falls victim to a conjurer’s curse? And if you had the power to cast a magic spell of your own, would you use it?

In this bewitching collection, nine of today’s hottest paranormal authors tell all-new, otherworldly tales.  Spellbinding stories featuring bigfoot, albino vampires, professional wizards, resurrected boyfriends and even a sex droid from the twenty- third century named Silicon Lily.  But as our conjurers are about to discover, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hexed.  And sometimes, …

Interview with Cynthia Cooke + Giveaway

Happy Monday morning, Book Lovers! And on this Monday, we welcome romantic suspense author Cynthia Cooke to Book Lovers Inc. Her latest book, Deadly Secrets, Loving Lies, starred as the Mothers’ Day opening title for Entangled Press’ new Dead Sexy imprint. We had the opportunity to sip some virtual iced tea (you’ll understand later) with Cynthia and ask her a few questions about her chilling new book. Join us now, and you’ll have a chance to win a copy of Deadly Secrets, Loving Lies of your very own!

About Cynthia: 

Cynthia Cooke is an award-winning, multi-published author who has published 11 books and short stories for Harlequin/Silhouette and Steeple Hill. Her latest book, Deadly Secrets, Loving Lies will be one of the launch books for Nina Bruhn’s Dead Sexy Romantic Suspense line at Entangled Publishing. Cynthia lives in North Carolina with her husband and three teenage …

Sunday Cravings

Happy Sunday Book Lovers all around the world! I hope you have a most beautiful and relaxing weekend 🙂 We’re here for yet another week, ready to show you all those titles that are scheduled to hit the shelves this week. And believe me,the first week of June comes with a bang, especially in the YA genre, where some of the most anticipated titles are releasing this week.

So, let’s start with our Sunday Cravings for the first week of summer 🙂

Marlene: Hex Appeal by P.N. Elrod (Editor), Jim Butcher, Carrie Vaughn

Fall under the intoxicating spell of their hex appeal… In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers play deadly games. They know just the right spell to kill a man with one kiss—or raise him back again. And they’re not afraid to exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross …