Guest Post: Writing For An Audience by Susan Kaye Quinn + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Susan Kaye Quinn here at Book Lovers Inc today. Her new novel, Open Minds was released this month and she is here today to celebrate her release! She has been kind enough to include an ebook copy of Open Minds to one lucky commenter! Please give Susan a warm welcome.

When I first started writing fiction, three years ago, it was like an addiction. It gripped me, and I wrote day and night, stealing time from everywhere for this torrid love affair I was having with the written word. The mania subsided (a little), but I’ve never had a problem with motivation for writing. Motivation to do the laundry? Lacking. Motivation to clean the house? Well, I’ve never had that. But writing moved me, pulled me to my chair at the computer like …

Review: A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua

Format read: paperbackSeries: Book #3 in the Fiery Tales seriesRelease Date: 2 August 2011Number of pages: 320 pagesPublisher: BerkleyFormats available: ebook, paperbackPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon

Blurb:

Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy historical romance that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince…and make him pay.

Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier.

That was before the loss of her sister and her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames on the Moutier family. Now, with her father’s death, she’s inherited his sizable debt and the responsibility of caring for his spoiled long-time mistress and her two wastrel daughters. But with the help …

New Releases: Nov. 7-13, 2011

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

Not so very long ago, Eragon—Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider—was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.

Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.

The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

This is the much-anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.

Author Interview with Marie Harbon + Giveaway

Today we welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Marie Harbon, author of an exciting new science fantasy series, the first chronicle of which Seven Point Eight was released a couple of months earlier. I have to confess that the title of Marie’s novel got me intrigued, so of course when I had the chance to interview her, I just had to ask her about it. 🙂 Please give Marie a warm welcome and read on, because besides learning more about her novel, you could also have a chance to win it!

Stella: Hi Marie, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Marie: Hi there! I’m a UK based writer of science fiction, the paranormal, urban fantasy and generally the pretty weird. I also stitch as well as write, and teach on a casual basis to draw in some survival funds.

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

Marie: I …

Guestpost: Publishing Today – No Boundaries – All Options by M.J. Rose

Today we are happy to welcome author M.J. Rose at Book Lovers Inc. She’s an international bestselling author of numerous thrillers and mysteries who now decided to actually dare something new. She selfpublished a book full of fan fictions written by a published author. Today she will tell us about her choice to self-publish. Let’s give her a warm welcome!
In 1998 I self-published online in order to get a traditional deal.
I was taught to think outside the box. Before my grandfather was one of the original Mad Men, he and a group of other Air Force Intelligence officers formalized brainstorming as a problem solving technique. He taught the concept that creativity can be taught at Buffalo University. My dad invented toys. My mom was a photographer.

So when my agent told me that while publishers loved a lot about my work they …

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

Herzlich Willkommen everyone to this weeks edition of coversnark. We will venture into the deep and ugly sphere of German book covers. You will see the unbelievable today (not joking here) but we also got some nice ones in tow to soften the damage we will cause your eyes.
We advice to read on with caution- you will never be able to undo the damage. Keep in mind that no authors had a say in these covers and we should all offer our condolences for them.

Caro: I’m not really sure why the publishers still think adding bats is a good idea. Yes we get it, these are vampire books O_o Sadly none of the Brothers can turn into bats. *sigh* The covers aren’t ‘Bad’ but I’m …

Review: The Limit of Desire by Nico Rosso

Format read: ARC provided by the author
Release Date: 7 Nov 2011
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Length: 102 pages
Formats available: ebook,
Series: The Limit War # (Book 1: Taken to the Limit, Book 2: Pushed to the Limit)
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon

Book Blurb:

Captain Jessa Tok is a veteran soldier, but when an artillery strike separates her from the squad she commands, it may be the end of her career and her life. Then a single Dawn Soldier fights his way behind enemy lines to find her. The last man she’d expect. The one soldier she’d had a fling with and was trying to forget.

Sergeant Ryder Hiltop never thought of himself as a hero. He’s a career soldier, just trying not to get killed. But when his captain is lost during an attack, he has to go find her. And not …

The Coming Back Winner Post

Hey Everyone!

I am baaack! :-))

First I was away studying then being busy passing my exams (so a big big thanks to my fellow Book Lover Ladies for taking care of my load and helping me to concentrate on passing the bar exam *big hugs to you all*), then as a reward for passing the exam with flying colours I went on a mini vacation with my family. (Don’t you just love reward trips? *grins*)

First we went to Normandy (North of France) and visited some beautiful sights like:

Étretat

the Mont Saint-Michel

just to name a few (I also saw the first boutique opened by Coco Chanel in Deauville ;-), then we ended my reward trip with a few days in Brussels where I strolled the parks and the shopping streets *wink*

So now I am back full time both to blogging and as …

The International Giveaways Café (19)

Welcome back to our Saturday morning get-together, where we have the chance to discuss book giveaways, link up our own giveaways, and enter all the others.

We’ve made it into November now, just one month away from the holiday season (for those of us that celebrate it.) One thing that is consistent (year round) though is…you guessed it! Book Giveaways. Whether rain, snow, or sunshine, there are always great books around with a potential to win. So, add your link below or peruse for your chance to win. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

Let us know what your weekend has in store. Have you won anything recently that you’ll get the chance to read now? The Book Lovers would love to hear!

At Book Lovers Inc., it’s our pleasure to share the bookish love! Good luck to everyone and hope you …

Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review

Welcome to this week’s news post! I hope everyone had a great Halloween! This week brings news major developments with Amazon announcing a lending library to Prime customers and leaked details of the upcoming Nook Tablet as well as upcoming books/covers and tidbits in the world of books!

The news that has made waves over the past few days is the announcement from Amazon about a lending library which will consist currently of 5000 books, some by bestselling popular authors to Prime customers. The lending is restricted to the hard devices like the Kindle and customers wont be to use this feature with desktop or phone apps and that only one book may be borrowed a month at a time. I think this is pretty savvy of Amazon and I suspect it is to help take away the wind off …