Posted by Bethanne on Feb 2, 2010 in
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The Daredevil, a close relative to the Bad Boy, think Bohdi in Point Break–one because who doesn't want to think about Patrick Swayze? And two, because he kind of fits the bill. Not only does he have this extreme surfing, devil-may-care scenario, he's decided life just isn't interesting enough and becomes a thief, too.
So, [...]
Tags: characters, daredevil, hero
Posted by Harper on Jan 18, 2010 in
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Oh, the freeing, nagging glory of rituals.
Some of the best writers had them. Some of the rest of us still do.
Junot Diaz writes in the bathroom, perched on the edge of the bathtub to find enough solitude to finish a chapter. Janet Evanovich writes strictly from a visual storyboard. Stephen King writes ten pages [...]
Posted by Silke on Jan 12, 2010 in
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I figured someone ought to make a note of the auspici momentu propitio um.
Right. We try that again!
Happy 4th Birthday, PC!
It's been a while!
I'm going to quote Debora here, because, well…
On January 7th 2006 we started the PC Yahoo group – but Jennifer, Cyn and I had been crit partners for a [...]
Kissing Trick is a delightful story about friendship, devotion, and trust. Author C.D. Yates has twined a tale about best-friends that are brought together by circumstance, but are drawn to one another by love.
Tags: C.D. Yates, Review
Posted by Debora on Oct 29, 2009 in
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Yes, I love those rainy days and nights. There is something magical and romantic about walking in the rain with the one you love under a big umbrella. Even sitting by the window and watching the drops cleanse the earth and refresh the spirit. The most relaxing thing in the world for me is listening [...]
Posted by Tatiana on Sep 8, 2009 in
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Romantic novels are formulaic. They are shallow. The content is all about sex. Handsome heroes and virginal (or feisty) heroines in unreal situations, and everybody gets to be happy ever after.
Every romance writer has heard these comments a thousand times. Some try to argue against them, but many prefer to ignore the critics and put [...]
Tags: Tatiana March, The Wild Rose Press
Posted by Debora on Aug 14, 2009 in
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So, I’m in the bookstore reading first pages of any thing with a cover and title that captures my attention – what makes me put the book back or give it a chance?
The name of the hero.
I know, so shallow of me. But, really in all honestly do I want to spend the next few [...]