Sci-Fi Romance Novella - That’s What Christmas Means to Me, My Love
Carrie S reviewed All Seated on the Ground by Connie Willis over on SBTB, and a quick perusal of the comments turned up a free online version of the story.
I meant to just skim over it, but dudes, this is screamingly funny. The basic premise is that a spaceship full of disapproving aliens has landed in Denver and our narrator, Meg, is drafted to try to communicate with them. And it’s Christmas. And did I mention it’s hilarious?
If you are in need of a little extra cheer today, TREAT YOURSELF.
Mantitty and Romance Covers →
Great article over at SBTB today about romance novel covers and whether or not we as readers “insert” (snicker) ourselves into romance novels.
While I enjoy a good trashy old-school cover, I have to admit that the beefcake covers were what prevented me from picking up a romance novel until I got an e-reader. I am 1000x more likely to buy a book based on reader reviews than the cover, and most of the time I don’t even notice what it is.
As for the second part, uh, no. I in no way wish to feel like the hero of a romance novel is seducing me. That is not part of my enjoyment. But to each his or her own.
SB Sarah Writes a Book; GIVES AWAY EVERYTHING EVER →
Head on over to win your copy of Everything I Know About Love I Learned from Romance Novels, one of several e-readers, and/or a giant pile of books. An a Nora Roberts bobblehead. Really.
Today in "What the Fuck Is This Shit?" →
A life coach tells the internet that romance novels are as addictive as pornography (with backup from Focus on the Family), and warns that women can become “dangerously unbalanced by these books entrancing but distorted marriages.”
She earns the righteous fury of Sarah over at SBTB.
Unleash your anger, Tumblr. Open season.
Me on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books! →
Before you get too excited (TOO LATE FOR ME) I should say that I scored this gig by being the first to volunteer to review A Kiss At Midnight in the SBTB Reader Challenge.
BUT STILL!
SBTB reviews this book, deems it “lackluster anal.” Who would have thought.
Also, that dude’s name is apparently Caleb Payne. Subtle!
'Tis the season, to be brackety →
If you love romance novels and you love brackets, you should totally check out the DABWAHA tournament and get your bracket on. I did!
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