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July 30, 2010

Shop Local: Why Independent Bookstores Rock

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I had lunch yesterday with an author friend of mine who had his first novel published this year. He's still trying to figure things out in publishing world, so he was asking some questions about how and why things are the way they are. One of the things he wanted to know was why he should participate in signings and events at independents when they often didn't seem to draw as big a crowd or sell as many books as the chains.
Carol Lynch Williams --- author of nearly a dozen books, including PRETTY LIKE US,

How much would you be willing to spend on an eReader? Would you be more tempted to buy an eReader if you could get a print copy of a book as well as the eBook version at the same time?

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July 30, 2010

As I write, I am flying to Orlando for the Romance Writers of America Conference. This is one of those child-friendly flights that makes me happy I heard those magical words --- “you have been upgraded to first class” --- before I left. Now before everyone gets all crazy on me, I love kids, but when I am working on a flight on a business trip, it’s a lot easier not to have Mickey-eyed little faces peering at me or making their way up and down the aisle.

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If you already have an eReader, what prompted you to purchase it? If not, what is holding you back?

July 30, 2010

July 30, 2010 - August 12, 2010

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July 2010

Once again, July has been a huge business travel month for me! I love when summer conferences are held in places like Washington, DC and Orlando, where one gets to truly experience heat and humidity (not that New York has been much better this summer). Thankfully, some much-needed downtime is just around the corner, and I'll be able to enjoy the "Dog Days" with plenty of good books and cold iced tea.

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July 2010

According to the weather reports, this summer will hit the books as one of the most sweltering seasons on record. Hope you all have been keeping cool! If you’re looking for the perfect way to beat the scorching heat, we highly recommend escaping to the great indoors, where all you’ll need is a comfy chair or a soft rug, a cool drink, and a stack of refreshing reads to while away the sticky days and muggy nights. Luckily for you, Kidsreads.com is here to keep that “to-be-read” pile high enough to last you all summer long and well into cooler climes.

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July 2010

According to the weather reports, this summer is shaping up to be one of the most sweltering seasons on record! If your kids are looking for the perfect way to beat the scorching heat, we highly recommend escaping to the great indoors, where all they’ll need is a comfy chair or a soft rug (my younger son still likes reading on the floor with his legs propped up on the couch or his bed), a cool drink, and a stack of refreshing reads to while away the sticky days and muggy nights. Luckily for them (and for you!), Kidsreads.com is here to keep that “to-be-read” pile high enough to last them all summer long and well into cooler climes.

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RITA Awards 2010

The Romance Writers of America RITA® contest promotes excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels and novellas.