CNET TV posted a video on how handy Kindles are when it comes to hiding your steamy reads from nosey onlookers. They also show you how to take it a step further and archive your books so that kidlets and dear husbands won't be able to snoop through your list of titles. Notably, when the camera zooms in on the Kindle's list of books you might want to hide, at the top are THE DARKEST NIGHT, THE DARKEST PLEASURE and THE DARKEST KISS by Gena Showalter. ;)
Bestselling author Nalini Singh explains the origins of her new GUILD HUNTER series -Penguin
A GOOD CAUSE! Participate in an online silent auction for Stacie Holeman, an uninsured patient diagnosed with Stage III Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The auction starts Friday, February 27th, at 7:00pm CT and concludes Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm CT. Items on the auction block include a literary gift basket from TKA, Gilmore Girls autographed memorabilia, handcrafted jewelry and much, much more! - Support Stacie
With all the conversation of what will become of the beloved printed book, one artist has found a way to preserve it forever. Check out these amazing sculptures by Barbara Alexandra Szerlip. You can read the accompanying article on this artist and see more of her work at HuffingtonPost.com.
Right: La Marquise, 16" x 12" x 12", mixed media, 2006.
Left: The Story Emerges from its Pages, 15.5" x 13" x 10", mixed media, 2006. Private Collection.
Melissa Mayhue Chat Transcript Available & Kindle 2 in the Spotlight
Melissa Mayhue was kind enough to stop by the TKA chat room last night. She dished about what's in store for her DAUGHTERS OF THE GLEN series and how she comes up with her awesome ideas. - Chat Transcript
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"Why do Kindle owners hate books?" is the question a recent article on MSNBC.com asked. With the advent of Kindle, and now the sleeker, pencil-thin Kindle 2, books are seemingly becoming obsolete...well if you have $400 laying around to drop on this fancy-schmancy technology. MSNBC.com interviewed an unlikely Kindle owner to find out why she decided to forgo traditional books. Ah, the lure of technology is strong! Perhaps if the as the cost comes down, we'll all be Kindled. What do you think? - MSNBC article
Nielsen Bookscan's list of 2008's top selling books included 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN, authored by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey. The Energizer Bunny of the publishing world, 90 MINUTES recently entered its 115th week on The New York Times bestseller list. The inspirational story garnered the #44 spot on Bookscan, selling a reported 418,000 copies. Considering Bookscan only reports sales from a select list of retail outlets, it's certain that the numbers were far greater. Bookscan's top earner for 2008 was Stephanie Meyer, whose TWILIGHT series sold more than 15 million books total.
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Gena Showalter's re-released novel, HEART OF THE DRAGON, has entered The New York Times bestseller list at #31 and the USA Today list at #94. Her revived ATLANTIS series will re-release its second title, JEWEL OF ATLANTIS in February. A totally new addition to the series, THE VAMPIRE'S BRIDE will debut in March. On her blog, Gena commented, "It's especially thrilling since the original did not hit a single list." Way to go Gena!
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Mark your calendars! New York Times bestselling author Tommy Newberry will chat with TKA on Wednesday, January 28th @ 9pm ET. His recent release THE 4:8 PRINCIPLE topped Amazon's "Success" category at #1 and the "Religion & Spirituality" category at #2. People across the country have embraced this highly energized and motivational book, which has sold approximately 65,000 copies since it's debut in September 2007. Tommy is also the author of SUCCESS IS NOT AN ACCIDENT. Click here to bookmark the link for TKA's chat room.
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Are you a Kindle owner? If so, make sure to check on Amazon's free book downloads, compliments of Random House. The titles include PRAGUE by Arthur Phillips, MURDER LIST by Julie Garwood and A DANGEROUS MAN by Charlie Huston. This offer ends February 28th.
TKA's agents always have their dandy Kindles on hand to read work-related stuff. But sometimes, though rare, they get to read something for sheer pleasure. Associate Agent/Submissions Coordinator, Melissa Jeglinski, shares her latest downloads below.
MELISSA'S KINDLE REPORT: "JUST BREATHEby Susan Wiggs because I'm a big fan of her emotionally charged stories, and I've been waiting for this book for months. I also havesTORI TELLINGby Tori Spelling because I LOVE a juicy tell-all and this one delivered!"
By the way, you guys are seriously into the Autumn Book Giveaway! All I can say is W-O-W! We’re thrilled to see so many people vying for our books! We love our authors are so glad to know you all love and support them too! Makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There’s still time to get on this contest, so let your fellow booklovers know about this opportunity.
