Monthly Archives: November 2010

Living in the Future

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I have purchased a Kindle! My first surprise, when I announced my purchase of an e-reader on Twitter, was how many people immediately demanded details. So I guess others have been pondering which e-reader, if any at all, just as … Continue reading →

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E-Galleys – Lost Sales, Gained Publicity

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve had people ask me why I think it’s good to give out free books instead of selling them. Having been a reviewer, I know that regardless of my opinion on the matter, publishers want reviews and will send all … Continue reading →

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Giveaway – The Duke & The Pirate Queen

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I have received my author copies of The Duke & The Pirate Queen! Therefore, it is time for the Traditional Giving Away of A Signed Advance Copy.Comment on this post between now and midnight, U.S. Eastern Time, on November 14th. … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Wirers"

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Wirers ‘Pass it along, the wiring party’s going out’– And yawning sentries mumble, ‘Wirers going out.’ Unravelling; twisting; hammering stakes with muffled thud, They toil with stealthy haste and anger in their blood. The Boche sends up a flare. Black … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Break of Day"

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Break of Day There seemed a smell of autumn in the air At the bleak end of night; he shivered there In a dank, musty dug-out where he lay, Legs wrapped in sand-bags,–lumps of chalk and clay Spattering his face. … Continue reading →

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Print Versus E-Book Smackdown!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m still–yes, still–thinking about getting an e-reader. As part of my decision-making process, I started thinking of why I would choose e-books over print, and vice versa.1. A good friend wrote the book. Then I might want the print version, … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Shveta Thakrar

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I first met fantasy writer Shveta Thakrar when her writing group invited me to give a reading or talk about my writing. I chose to answer their questions about writing and my experiences with publishing, and a good time was … Continue reading →

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Reading Lessons

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

One of the reasons for my reading vacation was to refill my brain with stuff that I will, eventually, use to write. Letting new water seep into the well, as it were. Eventually, I will write again, and I don’t … Continue reading →

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Linkgasm of Fun

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

…sounds naughty, doesn’t it? It’s been a while since I posted a linkgasm, and in keeping with my recent week of vacation, here are some fun websites.Paula’s Art and Illustration includes links to a large number of Flickr groups for … Continue reading →

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Books Books Books

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I had the most awesome vacation ever. Also, it was cheap!I traveled in my imagination, just like those library posters always told me I could. For an entire week, I did nothing much but read. I could very easily do … Continue reading →

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