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Karinna Kittles-Karsten comments on Karleen Koen on researching BEFORE VERSAILLES (comment for your chance to win a copy of this book!)

Karinna Kittles-Karsten — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:51:57 +0000

Great book to read! Historical romance and adventure with a touch of action and drama.

This is very entertaining.

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jaicearne comments on The modern American heroine is aging gracefully -- at last by Laura Castoro

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Merrilee comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Merrilee — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:15:32 +0000

Julie, I completely agree. There are a number of wonderful books that are out of print now that I would love to read again. There is so much opportunity here that it pains me whenever people get on their high horse about e-books. It's just another format, nothing more, and one that gives a great deal of power to the author, rather than the publisher. Not that I'm being down on publishers, but they have a bottom line to think of. If an author does have a fan base that is clamouring for out of print books, the author now has the facility to make those available.

It's brilliant.

Julie Ortolon comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Julie Ortolon — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:03:29 +0000

Marrilee, I think we can absolutely have both. And I know a lot of readers who do.

I'm just really excited that out-of-print books have this chance at a second life. Like my friend Marsha Canham. She wrote some great historical that are now nearly impossible to find. Especially if you're picky about condition. I imaging her fan base, which is huge, is thrill that she's re-releasing her books as ebooks.

Her first one, China Rose, is already available at Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/19264

She's also taking the time to rewrite her books a bit. I know a lot of authors who are thrilled for the chance to do that. Writers often think back on those early books and wish they could do a few things differently. So, for me, it's all exciting, and none of it takes away from print books. Readers can enjoy one or the other, or both!

Merrilee comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Merrilee — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:55:45 +0000

What I don't get is why there ARE two camps. Can't we have BOTH e-readers AND books????

Sheesh.

Jennifer D. comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Jennifer D. — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:05:46 +0000

Everyone has thier own preference on reading a book. I completely love having the hard copy book in hands. Nothing beats the enjoyment of reading a book at your own pace and able to turn the pages. I tend to collect the hard books of my favorites and paperbacks of anything interesting to read. I also enjoy audiobooks but never became a fan of e-reading.

Julie Ortolon comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Julie Ortolon — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:49:58 +0000

There definitely seem to be two camps on this issue. Some who can't imagine giving up their paperbacks, and others who find they love their ereader just as much as they used to love books. A friend of mine (romance author and avid reader) says she was surprised to find she now has the same emotional attachment to her Kindle that she used to only have with books, because she now has memories of good reads associated with the device.

Books are very emotional, that's for sure. Thanks for commenting Ti.

Ti Colluney comments on Readers are the Big Winners in the Ebook Revolution by Julie Ortolon

Ti Colluney — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:07:29 +0000

I have a huge problem with e-readers. They have a shelf life of what 3 years then you have to purchase a new one. Sorry but call me old fashioned. I prefer to line my shelves with actual BOOKS. And if there is one I cannot find at the store then I hit ebay. I was tempted one time to buy an e-reader...it came with a bonus thousand books. But then I did a little research and decided I prefer the smell of a book. But what is right for me may not be right for others. =)

Carrie at In the Hammock comments on Guest Blog with Amanda McIntrye: Meet Grace (and special contest question at the end!!)

Carrie at In the Hammock — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:53:35 +0000

I would like to see more romances set in America around the turn of the century, or even earlier. I would just like to see more of American romances, instead of always set in London :)

Danielle Schmidt comments on Guest Blog with Amanda McIntrye: Meet Grace (and special contest question at the end!!)

Danielle Schmidt — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:28:56 +0000

I would have to agree. I enjoy time travel romances that send the character back into Medieval times. Medieval times is my favorite era by far.