~ By Toni Linenberger I bought my first Christie Craig book, Don’t Mess with Texas, because of TxDOT (that’s the Texas Department of Transportation for the uninitiated). It seems they had taken offense to her use of the catch phrase “Don’t Mess with Texas” as the title of a romance novel. GASP! Rick Perry on …
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~ By Toni Linenberger My friend Frank Calcagno wrote a book. Actually he wrote three, but who’s counting? (Apparently he’s up to four, darn him.) The fact he wrote them while working full-time, raising a family, and generally being an all-around nice guy means we will try not to hate him. Did I mention his …
~ By Toni Linenberger I admit it: I originally bought Kate George’s books because I knew her. Despite my reasons, I should be commended for my efforts. Sadly, Ms. George’s books (Moonlighting in Vermont and California Schemin’) are not readily available at my local Borders, Barnes and Noble, or even stocked on an indie’s shelves. …
~ By Toni Linenberger I first met Sophie Gunn in a bookstore. Yes, I know, that is where all good readers meet new authors. In this case, I was initially a reluctant party participant. The cover of her first novel How Sweet It Is was bold and bright, reminiscent of a 50s diner. It caught …
