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How Safe is Your Book Collection from Mildew and Decay?

Lynn Reynolds — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Guest Post by Lynn Reynolds

When trying to answer this question, the first thing you want to do is look for reliable sources both online and at your local library. I work at an academic library so I was able to ask our Archivist for help to get me started. The best thing about going to a library, besides the books, is asking for their expertise about your concerns in regards to your own collection.

When I went to Karen for her help, the first document she gave me was a printout from the Northeast Document Conservation Center. You can follow this link if you would like to print out their suggestions.

One of their suggestions is that you need a “…cool, dry, stable environment…” You also don’t want to store them in either your basement or attic. Water, heat, direct sunlight, and indoor pollution are all things that can damage your books.

The Library of Congress also gives you suggestions on the “Care, Handling and Storage of Books.” You can follow this link to find out their suggestions of the best way to keep your books around for a long time. While there, if you do a search of the word “decay” you will get a link for a lecture. One way to help decay is to digitize. So maybe having an e-reader just may not be a bad thing. They even suggest the proper way to pull your books off the shelf.

In the book “The Care of Fine Books”, by Jane Greenfield, it mentions at what temperature mold will grow. “Its growth can be prevented and/or controlled by maintaining a stable relative humidity…” If you want your books to be around for the long-term, you may want to check your local library to see if they have a copy of this book or you can get a copy on Interlibrary Loan. Our library has the 1988 edition but when I went out to Amazon there was a reprint of the book done in 2007 (in case you want to purchase for yourself).

You can also do your own search on the internet. One site I found is EHow.com. This site starts their instructions with prevention first. In your searches you can also find out how to remove mold if it has already started in your books. Even the University of Hawaii had information on mold. Just like everything on the internet you want to be careful. If you are never sure if what you are reading is legitimate, talk to a librarian or an archivist.

You need to watch the chemicals in your house. They may cause your books to decay over time. An interesting article was written up in the New York Times back in 1981. This article had to do with decay happening at the New York Public Library. You can read the article here.

I hope that this has helped you in some way decide how you want to preserve your favorite books. If there are books that you need to have rebound, talk to your local library. They can give you information in how to get in touch with bindery companies that can help you. The bindery companies should offer services for conservation and digitization if you have a very special library in your home that you want to preserve for many years to come.

“Resources for Private and Family Collections.” Northeast Document Conservation Center, 9 Jan. 2012.
“Care, Handling and Storage of Books.” Library of Congress, 9 Jan. 2012.
Greenfield, Jane. The Care of Fine Books. New York: Lyons & Burford, 1988. Print.

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Kindle Contest and More – Winner Time!

Keira — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:19:00 +0000

GIVEAWAY: 2 copies of Sins of the Highlander | Link: Get into Bed with Mia Marlowe (Author Interview)

Winners: Diane D - Florida and Kristen S.

GIVEAWAY: A package of boutique fudge. | Link: Girls Dig Sports

Winner: Fedora

GIVEAWAY: 2 copies of Dylan. | Link: Get into Bed with C.H. Admirand (Author Interview)

Winners: StacieD and Heather

KINDLE GIVEAWAY: 1 Kindle | Link: Coliloquy Launches and a Kindle Contest!

Winner: Linda Henderson

Congrats winners! To claim your prize, please get in touch with me at loverompass@gmail.com as soon as possible. If I don't hear from you within 48 hours don't worry I will contact you. Now onto the open contests!!! Be sure to enter!

Open Contests:

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GIVEAWAY: I have 2 copies of Stud graciously given by Sourcebooks. Open to US and Canada only. Enter by saying why you want a Zetithian Warrior! Last day to enter: February 17, 2011. Link: Top Ten Reasons Why Every Woman Deserves Her Own Zetithian Warrior

GIVEAWAY: There are TWO books for GIVEAWAYS to US and Canada readers who leave a comment. Deadline 2/19/20. Winners will be announced here and at my website. Good luck! Link: Darcy’s Little OCD Problem.

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Darcy’s Little OCD Problem

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:16:17 +0000

Guest Blog by Nina Benneton, author of Compulsively Mr. Darcy

I wish to thank you ‘Love Romance Passion’ for inviting me to guestblog today.

Germ Therapy for Mr. Darcy

I was crazy. I was foolish. I was mad for Mr. Darcy.

I was so mad for Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice’s Mr. Darcy, my sister was concerned for my mental health. She, a fellow Jane Austen devotee, preferred Mr. Bingley. Bland, wishy-washy Mr. Bingley? Really, sis? I knew she was dropped on her too-small head as a baby. How could she resist the spiciness of Mr. Darcy?

“He’s too much in control,” she said.

“That’s a good thing in a man,” I countered.

It is a good thing for a man to be in control, isn’t it? Jane Austen’s Mr. Darcy likes to be in control of himself, of his servants, of his friends…and pretty much everyone in the book let him. Except Elizabeth Bennet. She said ‘no’ to his first marriage proposal, told him he was an arse.

And thereby effected the beginning of a very successful navel-contemplation in the man, enough so that Mr. Darcy became the iconic romantic hero to many woman.

A man who changed for the love of woman he loved? Be still my heart. Who could resist that? (I know, I know. One shouldn’t want to change anyone, but, darn it, I want my hero, fictional or not, to change for the love of me.)

From this, I was inspired to write about my own version of the romantic hero Mr. Darcy. A modern interpretation. I wanted to borrow and portray certain aspect of Austen’s characters, but make them my own.

What if my modern Mr. Darcy was too controlling that it became a handicap for him? What if his control issues became the impediments to his having a healthy relationship with anyone? People who feel a need to control others often have a need to control themselves and their environment. He’d be someone who’d bring his own sheets to hotels. Think of the microbes lurking in sheets other strangers may have used. Microbes. Germs. Icky invisible bugs.

My modern Darcy as a control freak with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Perfect to inspire my muse.

This characterization gave me much material to work with. Here’s this guy who seemingly has everything going for him—he’s a billionaire philanthropist, he’s a successful businessman, he’s handsome and sexy—but his life was governed by fear. Fear of germs, fear of not being in control, fear of something happening to his loved ones. He decided long ago to limit the number of people he wanted to care about because letting people into his life and caring about them and training them took too much effort.

“Damn stupid Bingley for dragging me here.” Darcy cursed under his breath. He swallowed his frustration and tried to improve his mood. Bingley was his best friend and, at this stage in his life, he didn’t want the bother of training another one.

With a hero like this on the first page, what kind of woman would be needed to effect a growth in him by the end of the book?

A man who has a pathological need to be in control needs a strong woman who’s going to show him she’s in control? Right?

Wrong.

People are very resistant to change. He’s not going to give over to her because she’s a beautiful, intelligent, sophisticated, strong woman. I didn’t want to write about two strong dogs fighting over a bone. A billionaire-philanthropist, my modern Mr. Darcy would have met plenty of those Cosmopolitan superwomen. And he didn’t succumb.

He needed someone different.

Someone who’s not a doormat, but doesn’t give a rat’s ass about his controlling issues or his frequent hand-washings. Someone who’s quirky enough to cure him with germ-sex therapy…

He needed quixotic, impulsive Dr. Elizabeth Bennet, an infectious disease doctor from San Francisco who’s volunteering in Vietnam.

And that’s why my romantic hero came to be called Compulsively Mr. Darcy.

If you were to write your own Mr. Darcy story, what would he be called? Leave a comment and some hand sanitizer here for Compulsively Mr. Darcy.

Author Bio: Nina Benneton was on her way to save the world and earn a Nobel Prize in something, anything, when her own Mr. Darcy and a bevy of beautiful children interrupted her plans. She woke up one day and saw she was too obsessive about alphabetizing her spices and searching for stray Barbie shoes. She turned to writing.

Her debut novel, Compulsively Mr. Darcy, earned a Best Book review from Long and Short Review, 'Hands down…a must read for lovers and fans of classic romance.' Fresh Fiction Review called it a 'tenderly written novel.' Publishers Weekly wrote, 'Die-hard fans of everything Austen will enjoy this update of her classic tale.'

Find her at her website/blog: www.NinaBenneton.com
Find her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nina-Benneton/273543669356518
Find her on twitter @NinaBenneton
Find her on her groupblog: www.AustenAuthors.com

Buy: Compulsively Mr. Darcy

GIVEAWAY: As Nina notes below, there are TWO books for GIVEAWAYS to US and Canada readers who leave a comment. Deadline 2/19/20. Winners will be announced here and at my website. Good luck!

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Top Ten Reasons Why Every Woman Deserves Her Own Zetithian Warrior

Guest Blogger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:04 +0000

Guest Post by Cheryl Brooks, author of Stud (Cat Star Chronicles)

Hello again, and thank you so much for having me as a guest here on Love Romance Passion! For those of you who haven’t met my Zetithians yet, allow me to introduce you to the sexiest men in the galaxy, the heroes of The Cat Star Chronicles. Let’s get started with the reasons why every woman wants—and deserves—a Zetithian of her very own.

10. Exotic features:

Every woman dreams of a handsome lover, but the men of Zetith all fit that description. Their upswept eyebrows and pointed ears mark them as an alien race, and with cat-like eyes that glow with passion and fangs hidden behind sensuous lips, they are every bit as dangerous as they appear.

9. Incredible hair:

A Zetithian man’s waist-length spiral curls are a symbol of his virility. Because they tend to exude sexuality, you will never see one with a shaved head. Nor do they have to shave their faces because the men of Zetith don’t have beards, which means you will never have your face or any other part of your body rubbed raw when one of them kisses you!

8. Prescient visions:

Ever wonder what the future holds in store? Your Zetithian man might have a vision someday. It could be as simple as a change in the weather or as profound as seeing your unborn children reflected in your eyes.

7. Superb fighters:

As sleek and strong as tigers on the prowl, their muscular bodies and cat-like agility give Zetithians the advantage over many foes. However, Zetithians would rather be lovers than fighters, which makes “warrior” something of a misnomer. Still, if the need arises for a sword-wielding, iron-fisted, gun-slinging hero, the normally peaceful forest dwellers of Zetith are definitely the guys you want on your side.

6. Longevity:

Zetithians have a longer life span than humans and are amazingly healthy with astonishing regenerative powers. The only down side to this is that they are practically comatose while they heal, which can be disconcerting to the uninitiated. The up side of mating with one is that bearing his children adds years to the mother’s life.

5. Honesty:

You will not find a dishonest Zetithian. These are men you can trust with your life, your money, and your heart. They will not lie to you. Ever.

4. Sense of humor:

Zetithians have strong emotions and a good sense of humor. Generally friendly and likeable, they are kind, considerate, and they SMILE.

3. They can purr:

A Zetithian man uses his purr to entice females, and very few are unaffected by it. Imagine curling up with a hot, sexy, purring man. You don’t have to love cats to appreciate that!

2. Incredible lovers:

With sexual abilities unsurpassed by any species in the galaxy, it’s no surprise that their homeworld was destroyed by an insanely jealous man. Zetithian semen has powerful euphoric effects, and just a taste of their penile secretions will trigger an orgasm. As long as their mate is willing, they can go all day or all night. BUT they can’t do any of it without the scent of a woman’s desire. A Zetithian man cannot force himself on a woman who doesn’t want him.

Their semen also acts as a fertility drug. Even their human mates will have triplets, but as any woman lucky enough to find a Zetithian man of her very own will tell you, it’s worth it. Plus, you will never experience morning sickness!

1. Best of all...

When a Zetithian man says Come, mate with me, my love, and I will give you joy unlike any you have ever known, he really means it!

And doesn’t every woman deserve that?

STUD BY CHERYL BROOKS – IN STORES FEBRUARY 2012

They’re galaxies apart…

Even for a Zetithian, Tarq Zulveidinoe's sexual prowess is legendary. Believing it's all he's good for, Tarq sets out to perpetuate his threatened species by offering his services to women across the galaxy...

But one force can bring them together…

Lucinda Force is the sensitive dark horse in a self-absorbed family, repeatedly told that no man will ever want such a plain woman. Lucy longs for romance, but is resigned to her loveless lot in life—until Tarq walks through the door of her father's restaurant on Talus Five...

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cheryl Brooks is a critical care nurse by night and a romance writer by day. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America. She is the author of The Cat Star Chronicles series and lives with her husband, two sons, five cats, five horses and one dog in Indiana. For more information, please visit http://cherylbrooksonline.com/ or follower her on Twitter: @CherylCatMaster.

GIVEAWAY: I have 2 copies of Stud graciously given by Sourcebooks. Open to US and Canada only. Enter by saying why you want a Zetithian Warrior! Last day to enter: February 17, 2011.

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Secrets, Wagon Trains, and Traveling West

Guest Blogger — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Guest Blog by Rosanne Bittner, author of WILDEST DREAMS

Hello from Rosanne Bittner!

Glad to visit in response to the publication of my book, WILDEST DREAMS, this month! Be sure to visit my "virtual" Valentine Party at http://rosannebittner-virtualvalentine.blogspot.com/.

In response to the subjects you proposed I comment, I'll do my best to answer.

Secrets that Scar:

Interesting topic. I wasn't sure what you were looking for on this, but when I thought about it I realized that I have used this within my plots in many of my books, including WILDEST DREAMS.

In the beginning of the story, a secret the heroine tries to hide keeps her from allowing herself to fall in love and from believing the hero could really love her in return. The secret she carries truly has "scarred" her heart and her self confidence. In the brand new book I recently finished and which is now being shopped by my agent (PARADISE VALLEY) the heroine carries a secret all the way through the story - one that she knows could ruin the hero's love for her. As is usually best, she should have told the hero to begin with, rather than allow him to find out in the wrong way, which only makes the secret more damaging once discovered - but as always in a good romance, loved wins out!

Finding Love on a Westbound Wagon Train:

Well, how could this not have happened in real historical journeys west? Of course, with the hardship of such a journey, there really wasn't much in the way of "romantic" atmosphere on those real trips west. The journey was very difficult, with no bathing facilities, heat, mosquitoes, robbers, arguments, breakdowns, deaths, cooking on the trail, sleeping on the ground, endless chores, endless walking ... well, it just wasn't conducive to finding love.

Anyone on such a trip was probably too worn out to care. But human nature being what it is, love was bound to happen. Too often, a man and woman would marry for convenience and find a way to fall in love later. A man might lose his wife along the way and need a woman to cook for him and take care of young ones. In return, a woman who became widowed along the way needed a man to help with the arduous chores and to protect her and provide for her children. In such situations people married for practical reasons and fell in love "later" simply through living together and being grateful they found a partner who fulfilled their needs. Love in such circumstances was a far cry from what we think of love in modern times. I call it "necessary love." In my books my characters sometimes found this necessary love and ended up truly falling in love, but usually, because I write romance, there is strong attraction to begin with.

Creating Historical Authenticity:

This is something I work very hard to do in my stories. Naturally, if an author was "down to the bones" realistic in writing 1800's westerns, people would be dead by 35, have no teeth, not smell very good and not be in the best of health. I don't go that far in my stories, but I do try to be as realistic as possible to lend authenticity to situations in my stories. I also work hard on writing authentic locations, clothing, mannerisms and such - and I use real locations and real historical events, into which I wrap my fictional characters and my own fictional story. I have often heard from readers who feel they learned some real American history in a very entertaining way through reading my books. That makes me very happy. I do a tremendous amount of research for my books. I have visited nearly every location mentioned in my stories and have been traveling the West for over 30 years. Most of my research books come from the libraries of the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska.

Thanks so much, and I hope everybody enjoys WILDEST DREAMS!

Buy: WILDEST DREAMS

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Review: The Night is Mine by M. L. Buchman

Susan S. — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:08:11 +0000

Reviewed by Susan S.

Impressive! M. L. Buchman delivers an action-packed novel that’ll leave adrenaline junkies smoking a well-satisfied cigar. The Night Is Mine contains military covert operations, chopper crashes, secret agents, murder plots, daring rescues, humor, and still…pulls off a touching love story. Where’s book two?

Summary: The Night Stalkers Series, Book One

Captain Emily Beale is a highly trained soldier, the heroine of this story, the daughter to the Director of the FBI, a killer chef, the Black Hawk pilot for the Black Adders, and the first and only female pilot to fly for SOAR (The Army’s Special Operations Aviation Regiment a.k.a. The Night Stalkers). As is evidenced by the aforementioned-she’s one badass female. Oh, and did I mention she’s beautiful? Some gals have all the luck! Or do they?

This gal’s life is about to turn on a dime. The captain harbors feelings for Major Mark “The Viper” Henderson and vice versa. But since the Army prohibits relationships between different ranked soldiers-they’ll have to lock and triple-bolt their passion. Then there’s the reassignment order plunging Emily neck deep into a black-in-black ops mission. Suddenly, the Army’s fraternization policy becomes a moot point. Because if they die protecting the Commander-in-Chief, sex post-mortem just isn’t as appealing.

Review: I’m hoping one day The Night Is Mine adapts to the big screen. But even if it doesn’t, in my mind- it played like a movie. Guess I can always reread the novel when I feel the hankering to watch it again.

With military romantic suspense novels I always think, oh boy-here comes the heavy unintelligible military jargon. I needn’t have worried though. None of that in this novel. Only descriptions of military choppers and a great story infused with megadoses of action.

Recommendations: For readers who stow Silhouette Romantic Suspense and Harlequin Intrigues inside their minivans. Also recommended for anyone who craves the forbidden love tropes. And if you’re a booklover who’s partial to All-American Heroes, hot Army pilots, secret agents, and political intrigue-then this is your kind of read.

Disclaimer: I received this novel free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

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Review: Susie White and the Right Hand Man by Lucy Felthouse

Lynn Reynolds — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Reviewed by Lynn Reynolds

The book starts off with a real hunk on the cover. He can be my right hand man anytime. This cover will tempt you to open the book and see what’s inside. Scott invites us to join him on a very sensual ride.

Susie is the owner of a confectionary company called “White Bites”. The story reads like a fairytale. Which one do you think it could be – keep in mind the cast of characters. She is seen participating in her father’s wedding when she sees him walking through the doorway. His name is Scott and he works for her new stepmother.

If you’re expecting an erotic tale, I’m afraid that you will be disappointed. But if you like to read a sweet romance with a smidge of suspense, than you will like this one. You’ll want to see what happens to Susie and Scott. If you don’t have a lot of time, this is a fast read and one that you can read over and over again.

Lucy also makes this a cliffhanger. Will this story continue? Will Lucy write another story based on a fairy tale? We’ll just have to watch to see what Lucy comes up with next.

Rating:

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Review: Evermine by Hailey Edwards

Susan S. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:08:11 +0000

Reviewed by Susan S.

An enthralling and passionate love story amidst danger and magick. A definite re-read!

Summary: Daughters of Askara Series, Book Two

Then

Have you ever heard the Shakespearean line, “Parting is such sweet sorrow?” Well, Emmaline (Emma) Gray and Harper Delaney had a five-year parting that was anything but sweet. It was sorrowful and agonizing. She thought him dead, and Harper’s re-entry into Emma’s life has been extremely difficult to assimilate.

Now

The new Askaran Queen, Nesvia, is missing. In order to find her, Harper and Emma will need to: face their past, join forces with an evil spell crafter, shake-off a Sereian magickal enchantment, avoid the desert’s sand traps, and keep Harper from imprisonment, yet-again. And all while fighting a sexual hunger that’s quickly becoming damn-near impossible to resist. The question now is who’ll stop resisting first?

Review: I enjoyed the characters’ motivation (the driving force behind their every action), Hailey’s writing voice, and the potency of the love between the characters. As I’m reviewing a novel, I generally take notes. Next to favorite scenes, I’ll draw happy faces. Big ones. I’m not joking! At novel’s end-there were lots of happy faces.

Recommendations: Mega Mass-Appeal for Readers 18+

Evermine has elements that’ll appeal to a wide range of readers. First and foremost, it’ll speak to romance readers. The main characters have sacrificed so much for each other. And their love is both palpable and potent. What romance reader wouldn’t appreciate that in a story?

Secondly, the novel will call to fantasy readers. This story begins in a primary world (the Earthen Colony) and then moves to a secondary world (in the Askaran Realm). I suppose, this too will appeal to sci-fi lovers.

I’m now speaking to anyone with a weakness/fondness for damaged/scarred heroes. Oh-yeah! That sexy Evanti demon, Harper, will have you volunteering to lick every…single…one of his scars. Reader Beware: To get your tongue anywhere near him you’ll need to fight off an Askaran demoness named Emma, but it’ll be worth the fight. Now please stand behind me. I’m first in line!

Do you like the friends-to-lovers tropes? The hero and heroine are. Like dark secrets, do you? Harper has one that may or may not hinder his chance at love. Any paranormal readers out there? This novel has demons and magic users. And if you purchase a novel hoping it’ll give you a HFA, let me say, “Evermine's
happily-forever-after is profoundly touching.” The story will also charm anyone who’s ever wished star-crossed lovers a well-deserved happiness.

My Favorite Character: The Hero!

Harper is everything you’d want from a hero. He’s strong, sexy in his demonic form, and he’ll sacrifice everything for the love of “his” woman. He’s also passionate and he’s got wings. Not the angelic type, either. The leathery kind you’d expect from a demon. I love when they turn crimson when he’s aroused, when he uses them to fly, when they enfold Emmaline, and when he uses them to cover her like a blanket.

Favorite Scenes:

Scene #1: The tub scene. Oh-no! That’s all I’m divulging. You’ll have to savor that scene without my spoilers.

Scene # 2: Evanti males like Harper are claimed by their mates. Emma’s a half-breed Askaran demoness who doesn’t have the first clue how to claim him. I love when he enlightens her!

Scene # 3: An Askaran female’s in heat. And Harper reacts “strongly” to the pheromones she’s emitting. But she’s not the female he wants. Love how sexually intense he reacts around Emma. Especially what he says when he grips her thighs. Again, I’m not divulging!

Others in the Series: Everlong (Daughters of Askara, book one).

What’s Next? Book three in the series is titled, Eversworn. No release date, yet. Let’s hope it’s soon!

Disclaimer: I received this novel free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

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You Deserve the Best… New Romance Novels!

Keira — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Squee! Hitting the shelves today Woman's World Magazine's Valentine's Day issue and I'm in it! How awesome is that? Pretty awesome, but not as awesome as the books in the article so check it out!

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Coliloquy Launches and a Kindle Contest!

Keira — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Coliloquy (www.coliloquy.com), a publisher of active and interactive fiction, recently launched four adult and young adult romance series from award-winning authors and screenwriters. Coliloquy represents the next generation of digital publishing, taking advantage of new technology to reinvent the way authors and their audiences interact with reading and narrative. Coliloquy’s new publishing format enables multiple story lines, serials and episodic story-telling, personalized content, in-book engagement mechanics and the delivery of prompts and special or exclusive extras to create a more fluid and immersive story-telling experience.

By delivering titles as active content applications, rather than static publishing files, Coliloquy enables new kinds of engagement made possible by advances in electronic book distribution. Multiple “what if” story lines let authors and readers explore different permutations of character relationships. TV-like episodes can grow and change, based on reader choices, voting, and feedback. Fans can reread a key scene from a different character’s point-of-view or unlock new content.

Coliloquy’s underlying platform also introduces a new type of in-book feedback for authors. In combination with a serial format, this approach de-risks the writing process and allows authors to test and refine new ideas based on insights from their readers.

Coliloquy Authors and Titles:

Heidi R. Kling, Witch’s Brew (The Spellspinners of Melas County): a contemporary young adult series about a modern day witch who must betray everything she knows to save her magic and her forbidden love.

Check out the Review: Witch’s Brew by Heidi R. Kling!

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Kira Snyder, Dead Letter Office (Parish Mail): a contemporary southern gothic mystery series about a teenager who discovers a cache of centuries-old letters containing clues to crimes happening in the present day.

Buy: Dead Letter Office - Parish Mail 1

Liz Maverick, Arcania, Trial by Fire #1 (Arcania): a young adult fantasy series about an underachieving teen thrust into an MMO-like world of magical combat, where she must master her own genetic gifts while investigating her twin sister’s suspicious death.

Buy: Arcania - Trial By Fire 1

Tawna Fenske, Getting Dumped: a serialized romantic caper about a woman who loses her job but finds love, intrigue, mayhem, and a new career buried in the unlikeliest of places.

Buy: Getting Dumped

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