I recently read an ebook, a Christian romance and loved it. However I still find that reading ebooks is a hassle for me. I don't have an ebook reader, I only have my laptop. While it's better than the desktop for mobility it still limits me and is heavy and gets hot after a while.LOL So I still find that I prefer print versions. Something about holding a book, the weight, the smell, the feel of it in my hands. And the convenience. If I have to stop or leave the house or whatever I can put a bookmarker in my place and easily find it again. With ebooks I feel I have to read them all at once. I find it's harder to find my place when I stop and I find I don't like having to reread pages before I find where I was.
Do you like ebooks or print? why?
WendyK
Monday, June 02, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Series Agitation
Most of my reader friends know that I won't touch the blog unless I have something to say. For sometime I have been greatly annoyed at the romance series situation. I'm not a paranormal reader and right now most writers seem to be involved in that genre and series started under other genres are not being addressed and yes I definitely have one series in mind.
I am a big fan of Brenda Joyce's Deadly Series and for those of you that don't remember the books, the heroine is Francesca Cahill a wonderful character that has an up and down relationship with wealthy, sexy bordering on decadent Calder Hart. Ms Cahill, when last we read her story, was engaged to Calder and still sharpening her sleuthing skills in the early 1900s. I awaited each year a release from this series. It is a series that ends in such a way the next installment is always crucial to the readers well-being. Well, if you follow this series after book seven, we didn't get a next installment and those of us that read the Deadly books religiously have been left hanging!
To be fair the author Brenda Joyce has addressed our concerns. She is very willing to provide more to this series or at least wrap it up but her publishers have no interest in doing this, why, because paranormals are the sellers these days and those of us that like historical romance fiction and in particular the Cahill series appear to be unimportant. They want her to continue her paranormals and forget about the Deadly series. So where does that leave us that are fans of this series, without a ending to a very wonderful story! The Deadly series is unique and is written with great insight into the circumstances of women in the early 20th century. I want to read more and I want to know what my two favorite characters are up to! If nothing else I want a darn ending to the series! Normally I never write publishers about books, but I think pressure needs to be put on Ms Joyce's publisher to either continue or at least be allowed to present an end this series! After reading a letter in one of the genre's monthly publications regarding this issue, I applauded what the letter writer had to say and felt it was time I stood up as well. So today I sent a letter to Ms Joyce's publisher and like the letter writer I urge others that are followers of this series to do the same! I'm sure this is not the only series that is being treated this way. If you know of others please comment and let us readers know what they are.
Livia
I am a big fan of Brenda Joyce's Deadly Series and for those of you that don't remember the books, the heroine is Francesca Cahill a wonderful character that has an up and down relationship with wealthy, sexy bordering on decadent Calder Hart. Ms Cahill, when last we read her story, was engaged to Calder and still sharpening her sleuthing skills in the early 1900s. I awaited each year a release from this series. It is a series that ends in such a way the next installment is always crucial to the readers well-being. Well, if you follow this series after book seven, we didn't get a next installment and those of us that read the Deadly books religiously have been left hanging!
To be fair the author Brenda Joyce has addressed our concerns. She is very willing to provide more to this series or at least wrap it up but her publishers have no interest in doing this, why, because paranormals are the sellers these days and those of us that like historical romance fiction and in particular the Cahill series appear to be unimportant. They want her to continue her paranormals and forget about the Deadly series. So where does that leave us that are fans of this series, without a ending to a very wonderful story! The Deadly series is unique and is written with great insight into the circumstances of women in the early 20th century. I want to read more and I want to know what my two favorite characters are up to! If nothing else I want a darn ending to the series! Normally I never write publishers about books, but I think pressure needs to be put on Ms Joyce's publisher to either continue or at least be allowed to present an end this series! After reading a letter in one of the genre's monthly publications regarding this issue, I applauded what the letter writer had to say and felt it was time I stood up as well. So today I sent a letter to Ms Joyce's publisher and like the letter writer I urge others that are followers of this series to do the same! I'm sure this is not the only series that is being treated this way. If you know of others please comment and let us readers know what they are.
Livia
Monday, May 19, 2008
Memorial Day
With Memorial Day coming up I'm wondering if anyone will be reading more military fiction? I find I enjoy reading a good military romance around this time of year. Not sure if it's the summer and heading to the beach, and going past military bases or if it's just this holiday brings me closer to my appreciation for the military or what. So do you plan to read something with a military hero this month? If so what book?
hugs,
WendyK
hugs,
WendyK
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Summer reading
Wow summer is almost here. What books are you planning to take to the beach with you this year? Any one book you think will make your summer great?
Let's hear your choices.
WendyK
Let's hear your choices.
WendyK
Saturday, April 19, 2008
What's your reading pile look like?
Wow it's been awhile. So I'm wondering what does your reading pile look like? Is it ligther with the warmer weather coming or do you read more? Are you eager to be outside and not really reading like you do when it's better to stay inside? Are there some books out or about to be out that you are just eager to read?
What are you most excited about right now?
hugs,
WendyK
What are you most excited about right now?
hugs,
WendyK
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