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What a bestselling author wants on their cover

By Raine Thomas I’m sure I’m not alone among authors in saying that the cover design is among the most important—and fun!—parts of the publication process. My very first experience working with a cover designer taught me the value of their expertise. I gave the designer my ideas for the […]

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Monday musing

What does the author want on their cover?

What makes the ideal book cover? It depends on whom you ask. By Scott Bury Author Ben Bova, who was also editor of Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact magazine, described the cover meetings he attended every month. Everyone had a different desire for the cover of the magazine, he […]

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Thursday teaser

An anniversary: Walking Out of War

Today is the 79th anniversary of Operation Bagration, when the USSR began its final great drive to push the Germans out in 1944. This presents it through the eyes of a man who was there, in this book By Scott Bury A colonel stepped up behind Lieutenant Vasileyev, his battle […]

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New book release: Paden

Enjoy this sample from Book 14 of the Phantom Lover series By A.J. Llewllyn    …“He’s gone again,” my daughter said and sobbed. “He’s gone.” Isolina continued to weep as I vanished with a puff of smoke into the wind, but my son—my glorious, brilliant, beautiful Lopaka—didn’t even look up […]

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Thursday teaser

Childhood Memories: The Door on the Right

A Thursday teaser from the latest dystopian science-fiction novel, and this month’s reward to new subscribers By Elyse Salpeter Bexley, Saige and Hayden sat on the floor of Hayden’s room that evening after dinner. Saige patted her friend’s arm. “Why are you so upset tonight, Hayden? You still worried about […]

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Monday musing

The art of the book cover

By David C. Cassidy From time to time, authors change their book covers. For a variety of reasons. Last week, I changed some of mine. Here’s why. So, what do they say? Let’s take a closer look. Let us know what you think as a reader in the Comments, below. […]

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New Book Announcement

Book launch: A Heart So Gifted

Now available for purchase from your favorite e-tailer: the fourth Atlanta Siege hockey romance by Raine Thomas Emma took the shot, licking her dark red lips once she was done. Bass’s eyes lingered on those luscious lips for a long beat, picturing them doing all kinds of erotic things to […]

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Monday musing

But is it real?

The second instalment in our series comparing the feelings evoked by e-books and paperbacks. This week, the musings of A.J. Llewellyn When I had my first romance novel published in 2008, I was super excited. I loved the cover of my book, Phantom Lover, and my publisher at Extasy Books […]

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New Book Announcement

Book launch day: One for Sorrow

The new psychological thriller By D.G. Torrens Chapter Nine Willow attempted calling Avery, to no avail. Once again, she left a long message. Furious, she turned to her sister. “I have barely seen her this week. We were supposed to meet up Thursday at the Renaissance Bar in town to […]

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Monday musing

Paper versus e-book: How do they feel?

BestSelling authors reflect on how it feels to hold a book in your hands, and on a screen This week, BestSelling Reads launches a series of posts that looks at how different kinds of books, paperback and electronic, make us feel. What emotions and memories surface when we pick up […]

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