Lori Devoti, paranormal romance and urban fantasy author

I watched Stardust last night with my daughter. I’d read the book some time ago and enjoyed it, but I think I liked the movie just a tad more.

As I’m watching, I can’t help but analyze the structure of the story. It’s fairly simple, even though the book felt somewhat complicated. Basically, there is something (the star) that three people/beings are seeking. None of them for particularly altruistic reasons–not even the hero. In fact, in the book I remember being annoyed with Tristan for being somewhat of an ass for only seeing our star as something to acquire, and not of any value just on her own. You could do some major tie backs here to how women were seen for centuries, but let’s skip that. :)

So, one thing I loved about the move was how they extracted the key points and really showed the strengths of the book, without losing any of the story.

In both what I loved were flashes of myth–like the goddess (witch) triad and the cart being pulled by goats. And parts reminded me of an O Henry short story too–the feel you get when reading O Henry as if you’re not quite on even ground.

Anyway, I highly recommend the movie, but I would read the book first. I think it’s almost always better to read the book first. :)

I thought this was cool. Lisa Renee Jones, author of The Knights in White Satin series for Silhouette Nocturne, has sold an urban fantasy to Juno Books. Let’s see, what other Nocturne author just did that…?

Her book for Juno involves portals, demons, and evil spirits. Here’s a write up…
Sending evil spirits and demons back to where they came from is all in a day’s work for Samantha Yardell. As one of the seven chosen Guardians, she uses her immense powers to keep portals in our world closed tight against the Dark World beyond. But when an evil wizard sets out to rule both the living and the dead, she must trust Damion Montez, a lethally charming shape-shifter who is heir to the Black Tiger throne. Damion’s revelations lead Samantha into a web of passion and intrigue and on a path that will lead either to the world’s salvation or its doom.
Read the full news at Juno’s blog…

Let’s just say he doesn’t mince words….

In general I agree with him that the case is without merit and a little unsettling, but I don’t agree that…

People who hear about this suit will have a sour taste in their mouth about Rowling from now on. Her Cinderella story once charmed us. Her greedy evil-witch behavior now disgusts us. And her next book will be perceived as the work of that evil witch.

I read most of the books and liked the first ones. But J.K seems to have a glow about her for most readers that I don’t quite get, and I don’t think her fans will see this at all as Orson Scott Card believes.

Now through May 11th, eHarlequin is having a Mother’s Day Special. You can get anything at eHarlequin, including Wild Hunt, for 10% off. Use coupon code EHQNMOM.

From Publisher’s Marketplace…

FICTION: WOMEN’S/ROMANCE
Lori Devoti’s next three books, continuing her “Unbound” series of
witches,
hellhounds, and Norse mythology, to Tara Gavin at Silhouette Nocturne,
by Holly
Root at Waxman Literary Agency (World).

Not much detail to give now. The first will be a follow up to Guardian’s Keep. The next two I think will be hellhounds…

I’ve donated a copy of Unbound, Guardian’s Keep and Wild Hunt to Brenda Novak’s auction for Diabetes. I’ve also donated a critique of a proposal. Check them out!

Auction ends May 30th.