Ingrid Darzins

No Crime Like the Present: Ingrid Darzins

What Women Read has a post about Ingrid Darzins and her romantic comedy eBook No Crime Like the Present published by Aspen Mountain Press.

Ingrid is an interesting lady and writes a wickedly funny line.

Here's Ingrid's edited biography:

Ingrid has visited Latvia several times in her life, at least once during
communist rule. She attended the baptism of a cousin in a boarded up church in
the middle of the night. A guy showed her his Rolex in a hot tub in Sturgis.
She’s smart, funny and really enjoys teaching. She’s got three books planned for
this series and the story line might not go the way you think it’s going to go.
Ingrid wears sparkly gold mascara (eye liner, eye shadow? I can never keep them
straight) and now enjoys Mexican Coca Cola. She knows she would get any
final Jeopardy question right if the category was Henry the 8th.

Read the excerpt of No Crime Like the Present here.

Jade Rivers: Romance Author

Jade Rivers: Romance Author

Aspen Mountain Press sure know how to pick the hot romance writers. Jade Rivers has a spread at Road to Romance.

I found these items interesting:

TURN-ONS: Really loud motorcycles.
TURNOFFS: Anorexic sex symbols.
MY IDEAL EVENING: Winning Colin Farrel (sp?) in a charity bachelor auction
for $5.00.
MY WEAK SPOT: HA! Like I'd tell you.

"My mother would tell you, 'Jade’s a natural-born prevaricator, fabricator,
and all-around manipulator of the facts.' She’s been saying that ever since I
could talk, but I don’t think she strictly means it in a nice way."

Jade's eBook Shattered Legacy is available at Aspen Mountain Press.

Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire

Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire

This blog post by Maya Reynolds captures the excitement and passion that romance writers and publishers have for their work. New York publishers can kiss their own rears good bye because these small publishers know what women want to read and they are giving it to them. Smart writers aren't putting up with years long waits on the slush pile and for their royalty checks anymore.

Read a little bit of Maya's post below and then check out the rest of her post here: Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire.

For the record, romance novels (not just erotic romance) now account for
39% of all fiction sold and 55% of all mass market paperbacks sold. That's a
huge number. $1.2 billion in sales for 2004.

I know some people like to sneer at romance, but it's hard to argue with
$1.2 billion in sales.

One of the interesting things about the article was that it gave the
history of the e-publisher that started the trend in erotic romance. I've
referred to this story in the past, but it bears repeating in terms of providing
inspiration.Back in the late '90s, Tina Engler was a single mom of two daughters
living in Tampa, Florida and trying to get a contract for her romance novels.
Unfortunately, she couldn't find a traditional publisher to buy her work because
it was so explicit. Traditional publishers were convinced that women would not
want to read such detailed sexual descriptions...

The link to the Detroit Free press article: Romance novels turn up the heat.

Way to go Maya Reynolds and Marta Salij!

eBook Reading and Writing » Romance Author Chat at Realms of Love

Author chats are a great way to network, pick up writing tips and publishing tips and increase the sales of your eBook.

Realms of Love has chats with authors of romance, erotica, historical, and science fiction each Monday night at 9 PM Eastern.

There are often give-aways of free eBook downloads at writer chats.

What We Read has the scoop.

eBook Reading and Writing » Romance Author Chat at Realms of Love

Refugee by Lucynda Storey Review

Cyn got a great review for Refugee from Enchanted Ramblings. Read about the Review of Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Realms of Love.

Here's a snippet of the review of the romance bdsm novel:

"Ms. Storey created an incredible set of characters, bringing them to life for me. I felt for them. I cheered their actions, and felt their pain. A beautiful story of how a loving, trusting relationship can be fulfilling without restricting one’s freedom and growth."

 

Click to see all Lucynda Storey's books .  She is an eBook editor at has quite a few articles on eBook reading and writing at WhatWeRead.com.

Realms of Love - Refugee by Lucynda Storey Review

Romance Blog Experiment

eBook Reader is participating in the eBook Viral Marketing experiment.

Over 110 romance writers and erotica authors have signed up so far.

Check out all these names:

• Angie W


• Elizabeth Drake


• Amy Smith


• Sybil


• Sharon Cullen


• Keishon


• KarenS


• Sanctuary’s Finest aka Holly


• KristieJ


• Jaci Burton



(10)



• C2


• Meljean Brook


• Alyssa H


• Jennifer


• Erin the Innocent


• Charlene Teglia


• Katie G


• Rosario


• Karen Steele


• Carol Burnside



(20)



• Monica Jackson


• Tessa R, at her chick lit group


• Raine Weaver


• Marg


• Infrared Herring


• Sarah, the wordshaker


• Bonnie Ferguson


• Maura


• May, Milady Insanity


• Dance Chica



(30)



• Angelle Trieste


• Rosie


• Alie


• Dorothy Thompson


• Menage A Kat


• Cindy S


• JMC


• My Space Mat


• Mandy Roth


• Jenny Salyers



(40)



• Valeen


• Nienke Hinton


• Jennifer B


• In My Books


• Zeek


• Vivi Anna


• Nephele Tempest


• Lorelie Long


• Michelle Pillow


• Shannon McKelden



(50)



• Julie S


• Lynn Harris


• Imogen Howson


• Kristina Cook


• Natalie Damschroder


• Amanda Brice


• Bri


• EM Sky


• Donna Caubarreaux


• Charity



(60)



• Dena:


• Shelley Munro


• Yap Away Jay


• Ember Case


• Sandy T


• Michele M


• Kelley


• Ash Arceneaux note, need direct link


• Sara Hantz


• Nalini Singh (obviously not entered into the contest)



(70)



• Michelle Miles


• spy scribbler


• Sienna Dawn


• Sela Carson


• Jennifehr


• Alan Morgan


• KK Jayne


• M Green


• Vonda


• Deidre Knight (not entered in contest)



(80)



• Charlene Z


• Julie K


• Barbara Samuel


• Cece


• Alyssa Goodnight


• Tilly Greene


• Sara Thacker


• Pammy’s Wurld


• Louisa Edwards


• Merry



(90)



• Richelle


• Heather Fowler


• Teagan Oliver


• Literanista


• Swanil Shah


• Emma Peterson


• Vanessa Jaye


• Christina Phillips


• Princess Mary


• Amanda Ashby



(100)



• Gabrielle Luthy


• Katie H


• a Bookworm


• Carolyn Burns Bass


• Carolyn’s MySpace


• Ovations Blog


• Diana Peterfreund


• Devon


• Sara Reinke


• Linda H


• Linda’s Book Reviews


• Crystal Stone, blogspot


• Crystal Stone, Myspace



(110)



• Deb Richardson


• Marianne LaCroix


• Jade James


• Rebecca’s Lair


• Jenny


• Emma Sinclair


• Ebook Reader


• Linda Lee Morrison


• Romance eBooks


• Fiona’s Farrago



(120)



• Jaye Patrick


• Amber’s MySpace


• Amber’s Livejournal


• Adelle Lua


• Megan’s MySpace


• Elizabeth K Mahon


• Anju


• Kate Rothwell aka Summer Devon


• Missy


• KK Jayne


• BookLover from NJ



(130)

Best of luck and success to everyone!

Discount on Romance eBooks

What Women Read  has a discount code for the eBooks at Aspen Mountain Press.

Aspen Mountain Press has romance, erotica, mystery and humor eBooks.

Use the code for a 25 percent discount off any of their releases. 

eBooks for Women eBook Discount Code from Aspen Mountain Press

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Realms of Love, a community of Romance readers and writers featuring romance reviews, news and writer chats and Phaze Books, publisher of Romantic and Women’s Erotica in eBook and print are excited to announce the monthly Phaze Books Author Chat at Realms of Love.

The chat will be held the third Monday of every month. The inaugural chat is August 21 at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific.

The August chat features authors Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick, and Leigh Ellwood. Lucynda Storey will be the hostess for the event.

Authors Alessia Brio and Will Belegon have teamed up for the August release of Amichu, the further adventures of Mandy and Bruce. They are headed to South America for another trek into the amorously unknown.

Robin Slick’s latest is Buenos Noches, Justine, a “hilarious, sexy”story set in Buenos Aires.

Leigh Ellwood’s current story is Dulce, about enjoying Caracas at three in the morning.

Be at Realms of Love each third Monday of the month at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific for a real good time chatting with some great Romance Authors.

This article was blogged at What we Read.

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Realms of Love, a community of Romance readers and writers featuring romance reviews, news and writer chats and Phaze Books, publisher of Romantic and Women’s Erotica in eBook and print are excited to announce the monthly Phaze Books Author Chat at Realms of Love.

The chat will be held the third Monday of every month. The inaugural chat is August 21 at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific.

The August chat features authors Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick, and Leigh Ellwood. Lucynda Storey will be the hostess for the event.

Authors Alessia Brio and Will Belegon have teamed up for the August release of Amichu, the further adventures of Mandy and Bruce. They are headed to South America for another trek into the amorously unknown.

Robin Slick’s latest is Buenos Noches, Justine, a “hilarious, sexy”story set in Buenos Aires.

Leigh Ellwood’s current story is Dulce, about enjoying Caracas at three in the morning.

Be at Realms of Love each third Monday of the month at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific for a real good time chatting with some great Romance Authors.

This article was blogged at .

Bridget Midway Chats August 14

There's an eBook romance writer chat happening at Realms of Love! Bridget Midway isn't shy about publishing pictures of her preferences for dungeon implements on her website!

This should be one interesting chat with eBook authors Bridget Midway and Lizzie T Leaf.

Realms of Love reprinted the excerpt of Bridet Midway's latest, Adam and E-V-E available from Phaze Books.

Bridget Midway Chats with Lizzie Monday, August 14

Ingrid Darzins - No Crime Like the Present

No Crime Like the Present , the latest eBook written by Ingrid Darzins has been released by Aspen Mountain Press.

Read an excerpt of No Crime Like the Present .

Read the blurb for No Crime Like the Present at What Women Read.

eBook Romance Author Chats

RealmsofLove.com hosts eBook Romance Author Chats every Monday night at 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific. Readers and writers get together to discuss books, publishers, stories, characters and sometimes just stuff.

Recent authors chatting at RoL include Lucynda Storey, whose latest novel Refugee is avilable at Loose-Id.com.

Authors from Aspen Mountain Press chat at RoL the 4th Monday of the Month.

Lizzie T Leaf hosts the chat on the 2nd Monday of the month. Lizzie often has guests who have released romance eBooks in the past month.

The authors of Phaze Books will be chatting at Realms of Love soon. Check out their blogs Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick and Leigh Ellwood.

Stop by and check out these friendly, fun informative chats.