DUCK CHAT: Heading West with Caroline Fyffe
Welcome to Duck Chat!
Today we’re wandering into the historical romance world with Caroline Fyffe.
Caroline’s second book is ready to release next week, so if you’re looking for sweet, heartwarming westerns, you should definitely pick up her first book, Where the Wind Blows, and you’ll be set for Montana Dawn next Tuesday.
We’re set for a full day with Caroline today. She’ll be here throughout the day to respond to your comments and answer any questions you might have. Here’s your chance to get to know an author you might have missed otherwise. Caroline is also giving away a copy of both of her books to two lucky commenters.
Now let’s chat!
REVIEW: Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe
Sandy M’s review of Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe
Historical Western Romance published by Leisure Books 27 Jul 10
I said in my review of Ms. Fyffe’s debut book, Where the Wind Blows, that she’s an author to keep an eye on. With Montana Dawn, she solidifies that opinion for me. Her books are heart-warming, optimistic, and life-affirming stories.
Review: SpellCrash by Kelly McCullough
Liviania’s review of SpellCrash (WebMage, Book 5) by Kelly McCullough
Mythology/cyberpunk/fantasy released by Ace 25 May 2010
I somehow managed to not realize there existed a series that crossed mythology with cyberpunk. I managed to do this despite knowing that either my father or I bought or seriously considered buying WebMage, the first book in Kelly McCullough’s WebMage series. Either way, I was excited to see that two of my favorite genres mated and produced offspring.
REVIEW: Black Magic by Cherry Adair
Ash’s review of Black Magic by Cherry Adair
Paranormal Romance released by Pocket 20 Jul 10
Going into this book, I really wasn’t expecting much. I’ve read a few of Cherry Adair’s previous books and while I enjoyed them, they never really stood out. Thankfully within the first few pages I found out how wrong I was.
REVIEW: Touch of Surrender by Rhyannon Byrd
Lynne Connolly’s review of Touch of Surrender (Primal Instinct Series, Book 5) by Rhyannon Byrd
Paranormal Romance published by HQN Books 27 Apr 10
I’ve read Rhyannon Byrd’s books before and enjoyed them very much, but they were the books she wrote for Ellora’s Cave, and so I couldn’t review them, because they constituted a conflict of interest (I write for Ellora’s Cave). So when she went mainstream, I picked up a book, looking forward to it. I got this book in galley format to review, so I feel obliged to say something about it. Otherwise I’d have been tempted to bury this one and tried another one.
REVIEW: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
Liviania’s review of Unholy Magic (Downside Ghosts, Book 2) by Stacia Kane
Urban Fantasy released by Del Rey 6 July 2010
The second book in a trilogy tends to be the worst, since it is stuck setting up the exciting climax of book three. Luckily for me, Unholy Magic didn’t feel like it was just marking time. There were typical second book touches of expanding the setting and furthering an ongoing storyline – in this case, possible corruption in the Church, letting to unsettled ghosts. At the same time, the one book mysteries about murdered prostitutes and a haunted movie star stand pretty well on their own.
The RNA Conference
The RNA Conference this year was held in the stunning setting of the Greenwich Naval College, designed by Inigo Jones in the 1630’s, overlooking the Thames. It’s our 50th anniversary.
The RNA is like the RWA, but it’s primarily for authors and aspiring authors. There are no big public booksignings, as there are at RT Booklovers’ and RWA Nationals, but a series of lectures and talks by industry professionals and authors. Past luminaries and lady authors include Barbara Cartland and Denise Robbins, whose famous feuds lit up the 1950’s. It has a colorful history, but ladies, always ladies. read more…
REVIEW: Playing for Keeps by Shiloh Walker
Sandy M’s review of Playing for Keeps by Shiloh Walker
Contemporary Romance ebook published by Samhain 13 Jan 09
Yes, I’ve had this ebook tucked away on the computer for a year and a half now. Shame on me. But I’m actually glad. Shiloh Walker is one of those authors whose books I know I’m going to like no matter what, even if there’s the smallest, niggling doubt that creeps into my mind on one page that I may not care for what’s happening. Then on the very next page she’s sucked me in and I’m lost in the story, the characters, and most of all the emotion.
My new toy
I’ve just acquired a Blackberry Storm. Yes, I know some of the problems, but I like it, and I always wanted a Blackberry, okay? read more…
REVIEW: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
Liviania’s review of Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, Book 1) by Stacia Kane
Urban fantasy released by Del Rey 25 May 2010
Sybil was offering me a variety of books to review and quickly realizing I’ll say yes to almost anything. The hook for Unholy Ghosts was the controversy over the main character’s drug use. There’s nothing I love more than being able to take a specific side in an argument.
