Duodecimal: 12 Authors Essential to Shiloh Walker
December 29, 2007
Shiloh Walker, author, blogger, commenter, and one of our favorite people, gives us her list of fellow authors everyone should read...
12 Authors that everybody should read... in my humble opinion
1. Me. ;-) Hey, I'm lazy with promo, so I figure I'll just get this little bit in and then I can call myself done with promo for a few days. Weeks.
2. Lynn Viehl/S.L. Viehl, a.k.a. Paperback Writer. Anybody that knows me isn't going to be surprised to see this one. I love this woman's writing. Plain and simple. No matter what the name, I love her stuff. She writes vamps under Lynn Viehl, the Stardoc books (sci fi) under S.L. Viehl and had some romantic suspenses out under Jessica Hall/Gena Hale. She's not using the last two pseudonyms any more... sniffle. Sob. But she is just an excellent writer.
3. Nora Roberts. Hard as it is for me to believe, there are some romance lovers out there that haven't read her. I adore Nora Roberts. Specifically the Irish Jewels trilogy, the Chesapeake Bay series and the Donovans.
4. J.D. Robb. Yeah, I know Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb are the same person. But the writing styles aren't exactly the same. Some people that love the NR books don't like J.D. Robb. Some that like J.D. Robb don't like the NR books. Futuristic romantic suspense, killer H&H, love them.
5. Shelby Reed. For those who aren't sure they'd like erotic romance, Shelby is a great way to start. She doesn't write as burn the pages sexy as some other erotic romance authors, but she does write steamy. She writes some of the most beautiful books I've ever read, bar none.
6. Joey Hill. She is to the BDSM genre what Shelby Reed is to the erotic romance genre. Beautiful stories that can take you places you aren't sure you want to go, but once you get on the ride, you can't get off. But be warned... she isn't for the faint of heart.
7. Bettie Sharpe. Right now, Bettie doesn't have any books out to buy. Her first book is coming out from Samhain in January. But yes... she's on my list. Why? Because of Ember. If Ember is any indication of Bettie's writing, then I'm a fan for life.
8. Lora Leigh. Hot stuff. Be warned. I love her.
9. Mercedes Lackey. Fantasy. Some romantic subplots and I do believe she has some fantasy romances out with Luna, but I mostly love her Valdemar books. Addicted to the Valdemar books. And Diana Tregard.
10. Patricia Briggs. She writes fantasy and urban fantasy, but I've only read the urban stuff. Her Mercedes Thompson books are urban fantasy with some romantic undertones. Killing stories. Love them.
11. Marilyn Pappano. I haven't read all of her books, actually, I think I've only read a couple, but one of them is one of my favorite books, ever. Passion isn't in print any more which is a shame. Because it's an excellent book.
12. Holly Lisle. Fantasy and romantic suspense. I haven't read all of her fantasy stuff, but she's a great fantasy writer. However, she blew me away with her romantic suspense, I See You.
Who's on your "must read" author list?
Duodecimal: 12 Books a Loonigrrl Would Like to See In Theatres
December 29, 2007
Loonigrrl, reader and commenter, shares a fun list that has my brain working overtime thinking of the possibilities...
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Imagine that ideal world where movie directors, screen writers,and producers all shared your vision of your favorite book. A world where studios were less concerned about casting a BIG STAR, and more concerned with maintaining the integrity of the production. *cough* Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse?!?!?Are you kidding me?!!? *cough, cough*
Thinking of which books I'd choose to see on the big screen wasn't hard. What was hard was stopping at just twelve.
12 Books I Want to See on the Big Screen (in no particular order)
1. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Ohmigod, I love the romance. I love Edward. I love that he loves Bella, but kind of wants to have for dinner, too. I just love everything about it. I added Twilight to the list, but I actually think it's already being made into a movie. We'll see soon enough if it lives up to our expectations, right?
2. Stardoc by S.L. Viehl. Ok, so it's not a romance, but it does have a romance in it. And the main character Cherijo is brilliant,witty, strong, independent, and resourceful. It's got some action, although not as much as the others in the series,but it's such a clever book that I think it would be a very fun movie.
3. It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Honestly, this isn't my favorite SEP book. Does anyone else obsess over Honey Moon? Man,that one makes me cry every time. Love it. But I love this one too, and it's got the trademark SEP humor, and a wonderful romance. It would need a great screenwriter, but I think there's some potential there.
4. Green Rider by Kristen Britain. Green Rider is just so much fun to read that I think a movie would be equally fun to watch. The story starts when our heroine, Karigan G'ladheon, stumbles upon a dying Green Rider- a messenger for the King- and promises to deliver his message for him, risking death and worse to do so. The characters are great, there's plenty of action, but I think the director is going to be an important choice for this one. I'm not sure who I'd choose, but I do like what Andrew Adamson did with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
5. The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson. This book is intense! I loved it and I think it would make an equally intense movie.The art direction and cinematography stand out to me as being particularly important.
6. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. Right from the beginning, Poison Study sucked me in. Casting is once again huge. Yelena and Valek have got to have amazing chemistry, and let's face it: Valek must be hot. I'd be willing to make an exception to my no celebrity rule, and allow Christian Bale to be cast.
7. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine. Of all these book, I think I'd most like to see Rachel Caine's Weather Warden series made into a movie. There's a lot of action, the heroine's spunky, the romance is sweet and the idea is just super cool. But the effects are huge, so it's got to be a director who can direct AND who knows his special effects. I guess that leaves you out, Chris Columbus, sorry.
8. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh. An amazing story, an amazing world with amazing characters. Has anyone not read Slave to Sensation? Seriously?!? Go. Now. To the bookstore. Go buy it. Ok, that being said: wouldn't it make a fantastic movie? Well, I've got my doubts that anyone could do it justice, but if it could be done right, I'd really like to see it up on the big screen.
9. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. I almost didn't include this because I didn't think anyone could truly capture Derek Craven, but . . . it's one of my favorites, so I couldn't help myself.
10. Â The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. I think this could be such a sweet, funny movie, if it were done right . . . And that means no Keira Knightley. No offense, Keira, you just seem to be everywhere these days.
11. Â Into the Dark Lands by Michelle Sagara. I'd love to see someone try to make this one into a movie. It's one of my all time favorites, and it's just so tragic and beautiful, I had to add it to the list.
12. Â Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody. Actually, I'd like to see the entire series made into movies. I honestly don't know why it hasn't been done yet. Everything's there- a fascinating world, complicated characters,action, etc. Finding enough talented children to fill all the roles would be a problem, but I think it could be done.
Ok, there you have 'em. Now, what about you? I know I left plenty out so . . . which books would you like to see on the big screen?
Duodecimal: Kristie(J)’s List of 12 Defectors and Deserters
December 29, 2007
Kristie(J), fellow blogger and rambling writer of reviews, shares a sad list with us. To read more from KristieJ, join her over at Ramblings on Romance.
*sad sigh* I miss you all!
12 Authors No Longer Writing, or No Longer Writing Romance
12. Kristen Kyle. She wrote a couple of books that are Most Excellent. Nighthawk a really good futuristic and The Last Warrior. Sadly she lost her contract and had health problems. I sure wish she was still writing!
11. Alexis Harrington. She wrote some really really great American-type romance books. But she hasn’t had one in quite a while. Her website says she has a couple almost ready – but that was back in August. Come back Alexis, come back!!
10. Eve Byron (a.k.a. Connie Rinehold). *sigh* Another author who just seemed to disappear. One of my favourite books – it’s an oldie though is Letters From a Stranger.
9. Justine Dare (a.k.a. Justine Davis). I’m not sure if she is still writing or not. Last time I heard she was writing for Harlequin. But I want more of her older books – like The Skypirate or Lord of the Storm or any of her Hawk books.
8. Anita Mills. Oh she wrote some wonderful medievals. I couldn’t read them fast enough! I heard she retired and one can’t really blame her. But there is a younger reader crowd now who would probably love them as much as me!
7. Judith Ivory/Judy Cuevas. She just seems to have disappeared!! She’s written so many wonderful books it’s hard to pick a favourite. Reading Bliss though was just well – bliss!
6. Penelope Williamson (a.k.a. Elizabeth Lambert). Yes, she’s another one still writing. But alas, she is writing mysteries now. It’s almost impossible to pick a favourite one of hers. There’s The Outsider (and made into a wonderful movie!), Keeper of the Dream...
5. Elizabeth Elliot. Now I think the most common question is “whatever happened to Elizabeth Elliott?” She didn’t write many books, but the ones she did write – oooh lala! My fave is The Warlord. In fact I’m almost embarrassed to say this, but I even kind of like the cover. The good news though is I almost shouldn’t include her since she is writing again. And finally we will see what happens with the assassin brother. But until the book is in print – she remains on the list!
4. Marsha Canham. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. You left us. You left us at the height of your game. I miss you! She’s written so many great books, but I think my favourite might be her last. Although, like Elizabeth Elliott, I’ve heard vague rumblings she might return. Maybe if we all close our eyes and wish real hard…
3. Candice Proctor (a.k.a. C.S. Harris). Yes, she’s still writing as C.S. Harris. But from the moment I read Whispers of Heaven, one of my all time favourite books and one of my most recommended, I’ve loved her romances like, to steal a phrase – a fat kid loves M&M’s. Oh, how I long for other books like Night in Eden, Beyond Sunrise, or The Last Knight...
2. Theresa Weir (a.k.a. Anne Frazier). I know she’s writing as Anne Frazier now and quite successfully, so if she continues that’s fine with me. But every so often I want another Amazon Lily or perhaps a Bad Karma.
1. Laura London, a.k.a. Tom & Sharon Curtis. Oh for the likes of Sunshine and Shadow, Lightning That Lingers and darn it all – Cat’s story. I think we all miss them terribly and long to have more by this wonderful team of writers *sigh*.
Do any of you readers out there know of some defectors, or MIA authors?
Duodecimal: 12 Awesome Old Guys That Sherry Thomas Would Date
December 27, 2007
Sherry Thomas, a favorite commenter and author, shares with us her "Old Guys I'd Do" list. By the way, isn't this a great author pic?
Don't forget to catch Sherry's upcoming books:
 25 Mar 08 & 
29 Jul 08
12 Totally Awesome Old Dudes I'd Totally Date if I Were Single and They Available/Nonfictional
 1. The Dalai Lama. Oh teach me the Noble Truths, Your Holiness.
 2. Paul Newman. I like his sauces. [Ed.: Looks like Paul Newman "dresses to the left."]
 3. Morgan Freeman. Gravitas is hawt!
 4. Kofi Annan. I wanted to be Secretary General of the UN when I was a kid, what can I say?
 5. George Lucas. I'll always have a soft spot for Uncle George.
 6. Vladimir Putin. Those cold eyes, that KGB past, he scares me shitless. I know, it's so wrong, so wrong.
 7. Jacques Pepin. He has such a gentle, old-world quality about him.
 8. Nelson Mandela. I cannot admire this man enough.
 9. Darth Vader. See 6. Vladmir Putin. This is about power, ladies. The ultimate aphrodisiac. (Not sure whether he still has the equipment left after his dunk in the lava tank, but I'm willing to find out.)
 10. Aragorn. He is about 90 years old during the time frame of the Lord of the Rings. I'll take you, Grandpa Elessar.
 11. Stephen King. I like what he says about his wife and his marriage.
 12. Hard to decide. Warren Buffett is rich and smart. Steven Spielberg seems like such a nice person. The Weinstein brothers would be interesting to have to dinner. But you know what, I'll take Legolas (age approximately 3000) in the end. Because this is my duodecimal, and I'm allowed to be as shallow as a puddle when it hasn't rained for a month.
What about you - what unconventional and older guy is on YOUR "to do"Â list?
Tags: 2007, Duodecimal, Sherry ThomasDuodecimal: 12 Books I Should Have Already Read
December 24, 2007
AKA 12 Books I Should be Reading Right Now Instead of Doing This Post
In no order since I haven't decided what I am going to read yet and do remember the rule of 12. So if your book is not here that doesn't mean I don't have it. Something that speak to my short attention span and how easy I can get distracted... I started this days ago. The first book on the list was Shadow Music by Julie Garwood's. Note to self: don't use the book.
1. 
Shifter by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Virginia Kantra
Side Note: Virginia Kantra is one of those authors that I see their name often but never read. I judged one of her RS recently and it was very good - sez I. Her novella in Shifter is the start of a paranormal series (don't groan, at least wait until you read it). Children of the Sea isn't vamps/demons/weres or even dragons but Selkies (how do you pural that?). Might be interesting... /sidenote
Paranormal Romance by Berkley, publication date 3/4/08 and proof I enjoy teasing Bev(QB) far too much 
2. 
To Pleasure a Lady by Nicole Jordan
I had decided not to read these when I read the summary. Then I read the excerpt (first chapter on site) I soooooooo wanna like this book. I will be so sad if I don't. Strong choice to be the one I am reading while I should be formating blog things. 1/29/08 release... good month.
3. 
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
Historical Romance from Berkley, have heard much awesomeness about this. Will post excerpt so you may see awesomeness too, although she did update her blog (click on her name above) with an excerpt as well when I whinedasked for an excerpt to post. This releases in my birthday month so it is uber special, 1/2/08. Wonder why Amazon thinks this is a young adult novel?!?!
4. 
Traitor's Kiss by Mary Blayney
Now I am prolly just being mean but my god I love this cover. I haven't started this because I have built up such hope it will be amazing, I might cry if it sucks. Historical Romance from Dell. Was suppose to come out March 4, 2008 because of scheduling was moved to October 2008. So like I said prolly mean of me to bring it up again...
5. 
Desperately Seeking A Duke by Celeste Bradley
1st book in her new historical trilogy, The Heiress Brides. Releases March 08 from St Martin's and will have a back to back release: The Duke Next Door (April) and Duke Most Wanted (May). [I still want to type duck for duke]
6. 
To Catch a Highlander by Karen Hawkins
This is the third book in a series and releases on my birthday (1/22/08) so it must be amazing! Well really Hawkins can be a hit or miss for me because she tends to be heavy on the funny. And that doesn't always work with me.
7. 
Wild Noelle Mack
This is the first book in Noelle's new Brava series The Pack of St. James. Uh huh... wolves... and even better (sez Lawson, who has NEVER read Susan Johnson) it they have ties to Russia. Check it out here, is a March release so should come out February 26, 2008.
8. 
A Reason to Sin by Maureen McKade
I can't begin to tell you how sad it makes me that she is currently working on a romantic suspense. I am sure it will be great but ::sniff:: more westerns please. Reason to Sin finishes her great Forrester trilogy: 
9. 
The Devil's Daughter by Laura Drewry
Not anything up at amazon but you can read the summary here. Don't think there is anything else I need to say about why I want to read this... NOW. April 08 release from Dorchester.
10. 
Sucker's Bet by Erin McCarthy
I heart Erin McCarthy. Even my lil sister hearts her ::note to self find out when book after Demon Envy comes out:: I was soooooooo looking forward to Bled Dry, the book before this one. I haven't even made it half way through. le sigh... so do I try Bled Dry again, one night stand with a vampire secret baby book! Sort of, eh well not really secret for long. This comes out Jan 2. And soon we shall have more contemps from her. Well sort of soon...
11. 
Hard to Handle by Lori Foster
There is sex on page one... is that normal for a Foster book? I checked the cover to make sure it wasn't Nicole Jordan. I really am enjoying this series. Amazon says this is book 3, which I guess works if you don't count Jude or Murphy. Releases Feb 5, 2008.
12. 
The Bride by Carolyn Davidson
It is prolly a bad thing I am way amused the heroine is raised in a convent isn't it...
I loveseses her older HH. I haven't found as much love for her books since the move to HQN but this one... looks fabulous. No really. Releases February 1, 2008
Any suggestions on where to start? What is next up on your to be read mountain?
Duodecimal: Sabrina Jeffries ADD Author’s 12 Days of Christmas
December 24, 2007
Sabrina Jeffries, author and procrastinator, gives us her version of 12 Days of Christmas. Don't forget to catch her upcoming (and wonderfully titled) Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School For Heiresses, Book 4), coming 19 Feb 08.
Much as I adore Christmas (and I do), I find it overwhelming when I’m also on deadline (which I am), since, as any of my friends can tell you, I’m easily distracted by shiny things and chocolate. So here’s my version of 12 Days, dedicated to ADD authors everywhere (note that I would rather write this than work on my novella, which just shows how dysfunctional I am). I present...
An ADD Author’s Dysfunctional 12 Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, I started writing this: a book from my inner goddess.
On the second day of Christmas, I started watching this: two TV shows,
then I wrote to please my inner goddess.
On the third day of Christmas, I started drinking this: three cups of coffee
while watching reruns
as I tried to soothe my nagging goddess.
On the fourth day of Christmas, I started reading this: four great novellas
while drinking coffee,
then watched some “Cold Case,”
thus ignoring my inner goddess.
On the fifth day of Christmas, I started answering this: five fan e-mails
then I read a while,
drank coffee black,
watched an hour of “Charmed,”
and I wrote a blog to spite my goddess.
On the sixth day of Christmas, I started skimming this: six old Publishers Weeklies,
then read e-mail,
read a long novella,
drank lots of coffee,
watched “the Daily Show,”
and I wrote around my inner goddess.
On the seventh day of Christmas, I started plotting this: seven future novels,
then skimmed PWs,
tossed out e-mail,
read a long love scene,
bought me a latte,
watched “Without a Trace,”
and I wrote the book without my goddess.
On the eighth day of Christmas, I started reading this: eight Sybil blogs,
then plotted novels,
tossed out PWs,
answered e-mail,
read a short novella,
added rum to coffee,
watched the “Messiah,”
and I lied to my inner goddess.
On the ninth day of Christmas, I started eating this: nine chocolate bonbons,
then swung by Sybil’s,
plotted my novels,
got a new PW,
answered fan mail,
skimmed a novella,
swilled rum-laced Coke,
watched a sappy film,
and I drank with my inner goddess.
On the tenth day of Christmas, I started wrapping this: ten Christmas presents,
then ate some bonbons,
read blogs at Sybil’s,
wished my plots were better,
tossed aside PW,
ignored e-mail,
stumbled through a book,
bought some tequila,
watched the ticking clock,
and then whined to my inner goddess.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, I started baking this: eleven Christmas cookies,
then lost the presents,
ate lots of chocolate,
checked in at Sybil’s,
gave up on plotting,
cursed at PW,
fired off e-mail,
decided not to read,
swigged margaritas,
watched myself implode,
and then yelled at my inner goddess.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, I started screaming this: “Where’s the tequila?”
then I ate the cookies,
gave up on presents,
stuffed myself with chocolate,
grumbled to Sybil,
swore off of novels,
forgot PW,
ignored e-mail,
tossed the book aside,
drank whisky neat,
cursed at Dr. Phil,
then I killed off my inner goddess.
Dysfunctionally yours,
Sabrina
What about you readers and authors out there - what do you do to procrastinate?
Tags: 2007, Duodecimal, Sabrina JeffriesDuodecimal: Pam P’s Christmas Hit List
December 22, 2007
Pam P, a faithful TGTBTU reader and commenter, shares with us her favorite Christmas song playlist...
I love listening to traditional Christmas songs to get in the holiday spirit--while putting up the tree, wrapping presents, celebrating with friends and family, to help put on a happy face when dealing with the Scrooges and Bah-Humbugs at work. 
Pam P's 12 Favorite Traditional Christmas Songs
 1. 
 2. God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
 3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
 4. The First Noël
 5. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
 6. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
 7. Joy to the World
 8. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
 9. Angels We Have Heard on High
 10. We Three Kings
 11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
 12. Good King Wenceslas
What about you folks? What's your favorite holiday song? Feel free to share a link to a recorded version.
Tags: 2007, Duodecimal, Pam PDuodecimal: Some gift alternatives from Leah Hultenschmidt
December 22, 2007
Leah Hultenschmidt, editor at Dorchester and all around nice person, shares some gift alternatives with us. If you're always late gifting, or if you're looking for some post-holiday deals, this will work (that's my way of saying, "sorry this is so late")...
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12Â Gift Alternatives for the Book Lover in your house
You've exhausted your local bookstore and Amazon's ListMania, and you're still looking for the perfect gift for the booklover on your listÂ--or maybe you're looking to drop some hints for yourself.
 1. Levenger - Their motto is "Tools for serious readers," and they mean it. When we first started getting the catalogs, I pored over them in awe. I wanted to buy everything - beautiful leather totes, gorgeous notebooks, sophisticated (and expensive!) furniture. I can't imagine a reader *not* liking anything they have to offer.
 2. Signals. Jewelry, sculptures, inspirational messages, board games; there's really a little bit of everything that fits any budget at this site.
 3. TasteBook. Create a personalized cookbook using your own recipes and/or ones from Bon Apetit and Gourmet for less than $40. Design your cover, title the book, add your own pictures. You get 100 recipes, and if you don't use them all, the gift recipient can pick out her own and they'll send her the pages to add. Plus, free shipping and gift wrap.
 4. Shutterfly. Apparently I'm on a bit of a personalizing kick. I stink at scrapbooking; mine tend to be more like a kindergarten project gone bad. But with Shutterfly, all you have to do is drop in pictures to a wide variety of layouts and designs. Talk about point and click. Plus, you can personalize mugs, photo frames, mousepads and all kinds of other things.
 5. Schtickers. For the one who reads ebooks on her laptop, get a skin that fits her style.
 6. Romantic Times. Help them keep on top of all the new releases, author gossip and publisher trends with a subscription to RT.
 
 7. ABE & Alibris. Both sites specialize in rare, out-of-print and signed books if you're looking for something unique and extra special.
 8. CafePress. T-shirts, magnets, calendars; they can make just about anything. And there's all kinds of humor and book-related material to choose from.
 9. IKEA.  What booklover isn't looking for a little more space? From bookshelves to desk lamps, IKEA will help keep everything in order with minimum intrusion.
 10. Best Buy. Speaking of storage, a memory card, flash drive or even a PDA for ebook reading would be a great gift for someone not whose bookshelves are overflowing.
 11. New York Public Library. Everything here is geared toward readers--stationery, bookends, clothes--AND you're helping support the library system. It's like two gifts in one!
 12. Dorchester Publishing. You knew I couldn't complete the list without a little shameless promo, right? This year, in addition to our always-fabulous lineup of books, we're offering some great gift ideas. There's jewelry and designer handbags that you can also order to have filled with whatever books you choose. You can also call our telecenter at 1-800-481-9191 and get a book club gift certificate so that your favorite readers their books sent straight to their door every month, often before they're available in stores!
What about you folks - have any interesting or unusual gift ideas?
Duodecimal: 12 Things You Shouldn’t Call Your Naughty Parts
December 20, 2007
Bloggers Casee and Holly over at Book Binge were bored and started thinking of the worst names for naughty parts they'd read in romance novels...
12 Worst Names in Romancelandia for the Naughty Bits
1. Poker (stiff as) - Pokers may be 'stiff,' but they are very small around.
2. Love-well - Oil- or water-well? Wells are deep and very large, no? I imagine a poker would get lost in it.
3. Nest - Nests are for birds. I imagine there are lots of unsavory things in nests.
4. Creamy center - That's the tag line for Cadbury Eggs, isn't it? MMMMM, Cadbury Eggs.
5. Frothy channel - I like my coffee frothy. I like my channels numeric. This also brings to mind ocean features like "English" and others - big, wide bodies of water.
6. Button of pleasure - If it looks like a button, I would recommend getting it checked out by a gyno or dermatologist.
7. Man-missile - I've seen missiles and they're huge. I have no desire to be broken in half, thanks. Or they launch and are gone so fast they break sound barriers - don't want that either.
8. Love pole - What kind of pole are we talking here? Light pole? Way too big. Flag pole? Way too small.
9. Engorged rod - there's just something about the word 'engorged' that disturbs me. And, again, 'rod' = small, right?
10. Hard enough to hammer nails - Can you imagine the cringing that occurs when a man reads that?
11. Love juice - I'm thinking I wouldn't want to be drinking that. Think it comes in concentrate form?
12. Plump as a ripe plum - That's just wrong and squishy.
I also want to give honorable mentions to:
13. Hooded, fleshy lintel - Isn't a lintel one of those little peas you find in soup? Or an architectural thing.
14. (His cock was) the length of pig iron - Is that a part of a pig's anatomy? Cuz..YUCK! Besides, I thought 'pig iron' was a type of metal, not a measurement.
As we were limited to 12, obviously we can't go on. But I'm sure y'all have a few to add to the list.
What are the worst names you've heard?
Duodecimal: Katharina’s Glomming (Nora Roberts-style)
December 20, 2007
Katharina, blogger and frequent commenter here, shares with us her list of 12 Nora Roberts books everyone should glom (I'm told "glom" means "go buy all the backlist" in book circles)...
Katharina’s 12 Nora Roberts a'Glomming
After having seen Rosario’s Top 12 Nora Roberts picks, I discovered that my favorites by this author are totally different. And because blog goddess Sybil asked me to, I will do my own Duodecimal of lovely Roberts titles.
1. Hidden Riches ('94 & '04). I discovered this book years ago when I still read romance novels in German. It was my first Nora Roberts and instantly hooked me on her writing.
2. The Dream Trilogy: Daring to Dream ('96 & '06), Holding the Dream ('97 & '06), Finding the Dream ('97 & '06). A totally straight, no "dash of paranormal" series and my most favorite and treasured comfort-read series by this author.
3. The Irish Trilogy: Jewels of the Sun ('99 & '04), Tears of the Moon ('00), and Heart of the Sea ('00). This one was my very first Nora Roberts trilogy and I devoured the books twice in a row before I could read them like a “normal” person. :)
4. Dance Upon the Air ('01). This first book in the Three Sisters Trilogy is a story about a woman who fights for her life and finds her magic vocation after fleeing from an abusive husband.
5. Black Rose ('05). Book 1 of the In the Garden Trilogy. Yay, this one Rosario, too, has on her list. The couple is in their forties and the secret heroine of the story is a fearsome and willful ghost with her own agenda.
6. Face the Fire ('02). This is Book 3 in the Three Sisters Trilogy. When I grow up I want to be like heroine Mia: different, stunning, charming, magical, self-confident, and in posession of the age old knowledge of witchery and magic.
7. Born in Fire ('94). Book 1 in the Concannon Sisters Trilogy (a.k.a. the Born In Trilogy). The heroine is a tiny slip of a woman with one of the most original professions for heroines in Romanceland: she is a glassblower.
8. Carnal Innocence ('92 & '00). This was my very first Nora Roberts romantic suspense, single title and one of the last books I read in German before I switched to English. This book has everything a romance addict could wish for: strong characters and a grabbing, nail biting plot in a lovingly detailed small-town setting.
9. Honest Illusions ('92 & Jan '08)is a single title from the early nineties and features one of my favorite plot types, namely about gentleman thieves.
10. Montana Sky ('96, '97 & '06). Sky is a romantic suspense title with a lovely dash of Western and a to die-for cowboy hero.
11. Heaven and Earth ('01). Book 2 in the Three Sisters Trilogy has a yummi, geeky, professor-ish hero and a down-to-earth no-bullshit heroine.
12. Angels Fall ('06 & '07). AF is romantic suspense favorite from Nora Roberts’s more recent single title backlist.
