I went to B&N over the weekend. Had a few dollars left on a birthday gift card (thanks, mom & dad) and was ready to spend. Also signed my books while I was there. To my great joy, the B&N had about 1,000 copies of my books…okay, 12.
What I bought:
SEALed and Delivered by Jill Monroe – I really like Jill. We chat several times a week via email. She’s funny and smart and an incredibly talented writer. She also mentioned me and the hubby in the acknowledgements of this book, which makes me want to buy 100 copies. SEALs, San Diego, romance – honestly, what are you waiting for? Go buy it.
Indiscreet by Carolyn Jewel – Admittedly, historical romance is not my favorite. I appreciate the craft but for some reason generally don’t connect to it like I do to other romance subgenres. Still, I read it now and then, and sometimes love it. I picked up this one because this book is getting rave reviews and because of the author. Carolyn Jewel is someone I follow online. I like her online personality. This is a case where twitter sold a book.
What I wanted but they weren’t out yet:
Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler – I’ve known Steph for a few years. A group of us were trying to get published and all got The Call around the same time. Something about sharing the will-we-ever-get-published anxiety forms a bond. And I am so thrilled for her because she has three Navy SEAL books coming out back-to-back. That’s just cool.
Skin Game by Ava Gray – Ava Gray is Ann Aguirre. Ann is another author I got to know by following her online. Like her and, in turn, want to read her books. She’s proof, along wth Lauren Dane, Jaci Burton, Shannon Stacey, Maya Banks and a few others, that being a cool author online builds a readership. I buy all of these women because of my interactions with them online.
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Aw, thanks! I remember those write or die days quite well
Shared panic is def. bond inducing…and that panic never really does go away, does it? 
I got Ann’s book from Amazon yesterday!
by Stephanie Tyler November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 amgreat picku p s
by kh November 4th, 2009 at 12:29 pmlove blazes whooo
Oooo book love.
by limecello November 5th, 2009 at 9:39 pmI want books.
Actually, last week (?) almost I had an epic sad, and went on a book therapy spending spree- $50. But… it wasn’t enough. Haha – I’m going to need a looooooooot more retail therapy.
Sadly, I cannot afford it. Plz to conjured up one of your heroes in real life for me.
… Have you written a millionaire or billionaire yet?
[Also, omg. I kinda hope someone reads this comment and thinks I'm 100% serious.]
crap. wrong comment got posted. >.< have decided blogs hate me and am going to go pout and drown sorrows in sauvignon blanc now.
by limecello November 5th, 2009 at 9:41 pm