Monthly Archives: May 2009

Reading For The Writer

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

One of the most important things I do as a writer is read. I don’t think it’s possible to become a writer unless you’re a reader first, and for most writers, reading is as integral to their development as writing … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "The Investiture"

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Investiture God with a Roll of Honour in His handSits welcoming the heroes who have died,While sorrowless angels ranked on either sideStand easy in Elysium’s meadow-land.Then you come shyly through the garden gate,Wearing a blood-soaked bandage on your head;And … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Dreamers"

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Dreamers Soldiers are citizens of death’s grey land,Drawing no dividend from time’s to-morrows.In the great hour of destiny they stand,Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows.Soldiers are sworn to action; they must winSome flaming, fatal climax with their lives.Soldiers … Continue reading →

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Happy Divaversary to Me!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Happy Divaversary to Me! Today is the first anniversary of when I joined the Romance Divas, a free forum for writers. Stop by the forums if you’re interested in why I love this site so much.

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Today is Star Trek Movie Day!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Mr. Spock (in reruns) was one of my earliest crushes, and the show one of my favorites for many years. Isn’t he yummy? You really need to hear his speaking voice to get the full effect. I might not get … Continue reading →

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Defining erotic romance, romance, erotica

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve now read dozens of definitions and discussions of romance and of erotica and of erotic romance, and after all my reading, I’ve come to the following conclusions, none of which have anything to do with the quality of the … Continue reading →

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Online Promotion – Is It Worth It?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Every little bit helps – that’s what I tell myself when I think about online promotion. I also tell myself not to get too excited about it. There are all sorts of guides to help an author through the process … Continue reading →

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Tweet tweet!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Not so long ago, I became a Twit. Or perhaps that should be Twitterer. As you know, Bob, Twitter is a form of instant messaging. You’re limited to 140 characters per tweet, or message. You can follow the tweets of … Continue reading →

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Kate Pearce Guest Post: The Regency versus The Victorian

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Regency versus The Victorian Every so often I get mail or reviews that comment on what my characters get up to in my Regency-set erotic romances. Usually the comments suggest that no one in the Regency period would know … Continue reading →

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Guest post tomorrow! And Wolverine….

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Stop by tomorrow for a guest post on mores in the Regency period versus the Victorian period from historical erotica author Kate Pearce. http://www.katepearce.com/ Me, I’ll be reading Kate’s post and then running off to see the new Wolverine movie.

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