Lori Devoti, paranormal romance and urban fantasy author

I liked this book. I said that here–but IMO writers just can’t judge their own work. Seriously, I don’t think writers have any concept as whether what the wrote was fantabulous or pond-water-suckage.

I remember reading an interview with some big name author whose books to me were obviously great. The interviewer asked her this question or something like it and you could tell she was kind of dumbfounded anyone would think she would know. I didn’t understand, but now that I have writer friends who will SWEAR that whatever project they are working on will be the death of their career because it is SO bad, and then the book goes on to win awards and garner great reviews–and just be great–I get it. I also totally ignore those friend’s calls of doom and tell them to just sit their behinds down and get back to writing. ‘Cause what do they know? Nothing.

That all said here’s my RT review…proof of nothing except someone other than myself didn’t think it was pond-water-suckage. (You, of course, should decide for yourself.)

4 1/2 stars TOP PICK!
In Wild Hunt, Lori Devoti provides yet another action-packed
mythological tale. Her characters have depth, her plot is novel and
her writing is strong. This is a great read!

Apologies to the reviewer, I don’t have the magazine and this is all my friend (at RT Con) sent me.

Oh, and here is a link to preorder Wild Hunt.

I posted the panels I’ll be on over at my Live Journal Blog.

This is something weird I have to do to claim my blog with Technorati. And goody! I get to set up another online profile… Find my Technorati Profile here.

Another link on the Harry Potter vs. RDR case.
Julie Aherns from the Fair Use Project says this…

“It simply is not the case that authors can exploit copyright law to prevent analysis and commentary on their work.”

The article then goes on to ask how it would be if authors could sue reviewers for talking about their books…interesting. ;-)

I have to say more and more I am siding with RDR on this one. They aren’t stealing actual prose, just reporting on who and what happens in the books. How different is that than a review? And it isn’t different at all from the Lexicon web site. I understand Rowling being upset, because as the creator you would feel you should be the only person profiting from your work (although actually many reviewers profit from their reviews through ad sales), but feeling something and the laws actually supporting you are two different things. And there are reasons for these laws–or more accurately the interpretations of them. Because, that is what this will come down to–interpretation.

It will be interesting to see what the outcome is. Here’s the link.

Someone just sent me a request for autographed bookplates. I have it…I do…I just can’t locate it right this minute…But it will turn up, it always does! If, however, you see this and sent me a request in April (I just hit the post office with ones from February and March) post here and I’ll make sure you get what you asked for.

Note to Betty P. if you see this, your cover flats and bookmarks are on their way. :)

Lori

“THE MULESKINNER” is a publication focused on the Soldiers of the35th Engineer Brigade (a.k.a. Muleskinners) and its engineer mission while deployed to Iraq in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Here’s the eighth issue.

And a note–this will be my last one until I get more from my cousin. I’m out of back stock. :)

Interesting video that shows behind the scenes in designing a romance novel cover.

From Your Virtual Book Bag…
One Real Man by Janette Kenny
in stores now!

We keep hearing Westerns are going to make a come back. If you are looking for a good one, check out One Real Man by Janette Kenny.

Back Cover Copy
Lost And Found…

Gil Yancy is a man with a mission: claim his share of Rocky Point Ranch and build a herd of his own. What Gil doesn’t count on is the greeting he gets—in the form of a stove lid upside the head—from the mistress of the place. She’s the prettiest thing Gil’s ever laid eyes—and more—on. When last they met, the shady lady seduced him and stole his last red cent, so now it might just be time for a little sweet revenge…
Josie can’t believe Rocky Point’s new cowboy is that cowboy—the one with the strongest-yet-gentlest hands ever to mark a trail down her body. She robbed Gil blind out of sheer desperation, and years later, Josie still has something of his…but that’s not her only secret. She wants him just as much as ever—and she knows he’d do anything to please a lady…

Praise for One Real Man–
“Janette Kenny has, once again, written a winning novel.” Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio

“Kenny utilizes a standard western theme - two strong-willed characters fighting for ranch ownership - and adds a twist or two, changing the typical to the unique.” Kathe Robin, Romantic Times

“One word - awesome!” Merri Crawford, Merrimon Book Reviews

Click here to read an excerpt.

I really enjoyed her first book and have her second book in my TBR pile (tower). If you love her or are looking for something different in the urban fantasy genre–check out this interview.