August 2010
In this daring adventure inspired by a well-known classic, a scrawny young man seeks to become the high executioner of his people --- an esteemed title achieved through trial in battle. Jebel Rum's best hope for winning is in gaining invincibility, and herein lies his story of a year-long quest to the mountain of Tubaygat, where he searches for the herculean gifts bestowed on those willing to sacrifice a slave's life --- in Jebel's case, a friend.
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August 2010
My friend, Virginia Stanley, was raving about STILTSVILLE at library conferences I attended in both January and March. As I value her opinion, I gave it a shot and fell in love with it! Susanna Daniel’s debut novel takes place in the Miami area, which I’ve come to love after some visits over the years.
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July 30, 2010
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A classic is making a comeback!
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer with a slew of special events and commemorative editions. Despite 50 years and untold millions of copies sold, people are still in with this morality tale of race, class and the South.
July 30, 2010
Posted by Anonymous
Congrats to
Charles Bicht, winner of the Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West! He bested 123 other jolly, bearded fellows to claim the prize...
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 30, 2010, 721 voters
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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The Romance Writers of America RITA® contest promotes excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels and novellas.
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