by Charlene Teglia | Apr 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
Due to the various posts around the internet about the lack of ebook reviews in blogs, I thought I’d dedicate a post to some of my favorite ebooks read and my list of ebooks to buy. Also I’m too busy with the book to think of anything else.
Ebooks read and loved:
Captive Dreams, Ellora’s Cave. No longer at EC. I don’t think you can get this anywhere. Diane Whiteside and Angela Knight, campy romp through space and time.
Elizabeth’s Wolf, Ellora’s Cave. Lora Leigh at her best. I was crying in the first five pages of this book.
Forever Again, Samhain. Shannon Stacey. Could. Not. Stop. Reading. Snarled at all interruptions.
Twice Upon A Roadtrip, Ellora’s Cave. Shannon Stacey. So funny it’s taking my mind off the black death, er, flu I’ve had since Easter.
Realm Immortal: King of the Unblessed, Samhain. Michelle Pillow. Outstanding fantasy, terrific worldbuilding, fascinating characters.
A Fine Work of Art, Ellora’s Cave. Shelby Reed. Best younger man romance you’ll ever read. Ever.
Lighthearted Lust, Ellora’s Cave. MJD, Chris Tanglen, Michele Bardsley. Hilarious.
Ebooks on my Buy list:
Six Feet Under, Samhain. Mackenzie McKade
Studfinders Inc., Samhain. Alexis Fleming
Maiden Flight, Samhain. Bianca D’arc.
Pleasure Cruise, Ellora’s Cave. Michelle Pillow and Mandy Roth
Maiden and the Monster, Ellora’s Cave. Michelle Pillow
Hot Rod Heaven, Ellora’s Cave. Melani Blazer
Of course this is only a very partial list. I didn’t mention NJ Walters, for instance, but I love her writing and you can’t go wrong with any of her stories at Ellora’s Cave or Samhain. Also, I bought Pleasure Cruise and Hot Rod Heaven right after making this list so I’ll be reading them next.
by Charlene Teglia | Apr 23, 2006 | Uncategorized
I get a thrill out of visiting this page. Look! Three paperbacks! (Yes, The Gripping Beast is now up for pre-order on Amazon.) 8)
Seriously, this thrills me. A little over a year ago, there was nothing under Charlene Teglia on Amazon. Sometimes I look at my booklist and can’t believe how much has happened, how fast.
by Charlene Teglia | Apr 22, 2006 | Uncategorized
Sharon at Writeminded is having a contest with fabulous prizes that include Samhain print books and gift certificates. And Angie (aka ED) is launching a viral marketing campaign with Samhain books in exchange for a blog review. Check out both sites for details and play!
I’m tempted to join in because I haven’t read nearly enough Samhain books. The ones I’ve read have been outstanding.
by Charlene Teglia | Apr 22, 2006 | Uncategorized
I have this book to shove out the door. And I’ve got the post-flu nap attack syndrome, which I’m going with because I don’t want a relapse. So I’m piecing together the book and snoozing and that’s about as exciting to watch as it sounds. Have a great weekend, everybody.
by Charlene Teglia | Apr 21, 2006 | Uncategorized
Chatted with the husband last night about Miss Lonely Hearts and realized that the thing that I love, that makes it so fun, is also what makes it so difficult to juggle all the balls and put all the piece together in the right places. Yes I’m mixing my metaphors. I’ve had the flu all week. I’m lucky I’m not mixing worse things.
Anyway, Miss Lonely Hearts came about because I was reading a book about con artists and con games and the Miss Lonely Hearts scam hooked me. I loved it. I wanted to commit a crime on paper. I also love P.G. Wodehouse and his going-all-directions everybody plotting against everybody else manic plots and I wanted to do one.
Which is how I ended up with this book that has been making me puzzle and juggle and cudgel my head for the past months. I have Cass plotting to get a husband and the life she wants. I have Jason plotting against Cass and Miss Lonely Hearts. I have Sam and the Lawrence twins plotting against Jason, and Miss Lonely Hearts plotting against everybody.
All I need is a walk-on who comes into the bar and says “Give me the falcon” and I’ll have everything.
Anyway. It’s complex, and the husband pointed out that maybe the time it’s taking me is due to the complexity. He’s probably right. This is not a simple, straight forward story. It’s convoluted. That’s what makes it fun, that’s what I loved about the idea to begin with and what I wanted above all to pull off. I guess the conclusion here is if I want to write a book in a week, I need to write less complex books. Or short stories. Obviously I don’t. I like novels, I like complexity, and that means being patient with the process.
Patience is not my best thing. Although it is very, very fun to see all the pieces coming together and to let my whacky sense of humor run wild. Maybe I oughta have a walk-on looking for the falcon…(I’m kidding, ED. Promise. No Maltese Falcons. We’re complex enough already.)
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