Category Archives: guest posts

At the heart of a hero

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In BookPage, Lori Foster’s romance novels have been praised for their explosive sexual chemistry and their sizzling combination of alpha hero and determined heroine. Just by looking at the cover of one of these scorchers, you could definitely call them … Continue reading →

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Five fun facts about ‘With This Kiss’

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

With This Kiss is the second feel-good romance novel in Bella Riley’s Emerald Lake series. The story is about an innkeeper, Rebecca Campbell, who falls for her ex-fiance’s brother. A strong romantic attraction doesn’t equal an easy happy-ever-after, though. There … Continue reading →

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A character with a mind of her own

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Finding Our Way Home is the latest book in Charlene Ann Baumbich’s Snowglobe Connections series—and it’s on sale today! This heartwarming story is about Sasha Davis, a ballerina who returns to her small hometown in Michigan after an injury ends … Continue reading →

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The romance of writing novels

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Mary Anna Evans is the author of the Faye Longchamp series, which stars an archaeologist who also solves mysteries. Plunders, the latest installment, comes out today. It takes place near the mouth of the Mississippi River, where Faye and her … Continue reading →

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The soundtrack to a novel

Posted on 28 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Catherine McKenzie’s fresh and compulsively readable novel, Spin, at first sounds like a horror story out of Cosmo. Her heroine, Kate, is a freelance journalist with the job opportunity of a lifetime—but she botches it when the interview falls right … Continue reading →

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How to write unstereotypically

Posted on 15 February 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

guest post by Rick Lenz Not having been exactly a megastar actor, I knew my memoir North of Hollywood would have to be different—unstereotypical. I share with you some of the guidelines that came to me in a scalding blast … Continue reading →

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Romance: A real, feel-good read

Posted on 6 February 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

guest post by Larissa Ione Okay, single ladies, raise your hand if you’ve ever seen that tiresome criticism that goes something like this: Single women who read romances will develop unrealistic expectations of men. Ha! And again, ha! Reading romance … Continue reading →

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The long road to a book deal

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

So many readers are would-be authors, and many of us are curious about the publication process. How do people with day jobs manage to write an entire book? What is it like for them emotionally while they attempt to find … Continue reading →

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A Caldecott for Daisy

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Lynn, Editor

Last week, author-illustrator Chris Raschka won the 2012 Caldecott Medal—the children’s book equivalent of an Oscar—for his touching picture book, A Ball for Daisy. Which made us wonder: What was it about this particular book that led the awards committee … Continue reading →

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Five things you didn’t know about your DNA

Posted on 30 January 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

guest post by Megan Smolenyak, author of Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing! Mention DNA and many instantly think of crime shows and medical dramas, but did you know it can also tell you about your past?  As an incurable … Continue reading →

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Writing the series character

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

guest post by Jaden Terrell Readers never tire of reading about their favorite characters. Sherlock Holmes’ fans were so insatiable that his author killed him off and was forced to resurrect him through a series of prequels. When I started my … Continue reading →

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Best books for boosting willpower

Posted on 4 January 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions — time to take stock of your life and make plans for the future. As you take steps toward your goals, the right book can be an invaluable source of insight and encouragement. … Continue reading →

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Behind the interview: Adam Johnson

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Happy New Year! One of the lead stories in our January issue is an interview with novelist Adam Johnson, whose new book set in North Korea became even more topical after the sudden death of the “Dear Leader” whose regime … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Indie Picks of 2011

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, we invited indie book blogger Lori Hettler to share her top 10 indie picks with Book Case readers. Find out more about Lori on The Next Best Book Blog. As a … Continue reading →

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Mystery and suspense—just another day on the job

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Dennis Palumbo is a former Hollywood screenwriter-turned-psychotherapist. He’s also the author of the Daniel Rinaldi mystery series, about a psychologist who has a knack for solving murder cases. Book one in the series, Mirror Image, came out a year ago, … Continue reading →

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