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Weeeeeee! Off to the Historical Novel Society Conference

Posted by on Jun 19, 2013 in Writing Tips | 1 comment

We interrupt the schedule of writing tips, #Publaw and #FrenchieFriday this week because I’m about to jet out of town to one of my favorite conferences! It’s held every other year in the U.S. and on the off years, it’s in the U.K.–the Historical Novel Society. Things I’m looking forward to: 1. Meeting with most of my critique group 2. Meeting other friends 3. Cocktail hour and the Tweet & Greet 4. The era costume pageant 5. The late night sex readings 6. Fresh...

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Author Stephanie Lehmann & Astor Place Vintage

Posted by on Jun 18, 2013 in Author Interviews | 0 comments

Author Stephanie Lehmann & Astor Place Vintage

I’m delighted to welcome Stephanie, (hilarious) author of five novels including THE ART OF UNDRESSING & THOUGHTS WHILE HAVING SEX. This month her latest novel–ASTOR PLACE VINTAGE about a New York vintage shop, a mysterious journal, and a journey to the Victorian era–released to much anticipation. About the Book: Amanda Rosenbloom, proprietor of the Astor Place Vintage clothing shop in New York City, thinks she’s on just another call to appraise and possibly purchase...

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Frenchie Friday: Diner en Blanc

Posted by on Jun 14, 2013 in Frenchie Fridays | 10 comments

 This has to be about the coolest freakin’ thing I’ve ever seen! Participants dress in white finery, pack un pique-nique stuffed with foodie delights and wine, and dine at a TOP SECRET location each year. Invitees don’t discover where the event is held until afternoon on the scheduled day. They share their goodies, listen to bands, and mingle until midnight. This year, over 15,000 foodies showed! It’s an annual celebration and this year marks the 25th birthday. The...

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Ask #Publaw: Sports Teams in Fiction—On Point or Offsides?

Posted by on Jun 12, 2013 in Writing Tips | 5 comments

It’s Wednesday–time to welcome our resident summer publishing lawyer back to Between the Sheets. Leave your burning publishing questions in the comments and Susan Spann will answer them in next week’s post. Added bonus–all commenters in June and July go into the pot for a drawing to win a signed copy of CLAWS OF THE CAT, Susan’s novel releasing from Minotaur July 16th. Today’s Ask #PubLaw question follows up on last week’s trademarks in fiction post by...

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Frenchie Friday: A Giveaway, Fruit Tarte, & Love for Josephine

Posted by on Jun 7, 2013 in Frenchie Fridays | 2 comments

Today I bring you links I enjoyed this week chock-a-block full of Frenchie Goodness. Have a great weekend and enjoy! Josephine A little history about my beloved Josephine Bonaparte at Turquoise Moon. Eiffel Tower A view of the Eiffel Tower through a wine glass and a little video for language lovers on Out and About Paris. Book Giveaway Win a travel memoir about Paris and its chocolate and sweet shops at Diane, Abroad. Twitterific France...

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Ask #PubLaw: Can Authors Use Pop Culture Symbols in a Novel?

Posted by on Jun 5, 2013 in Author Interviews, Writing Tips | 6 comments

It’s Wednesday and time for another installment of Ask #PubLaw. This summer I’m running a special series with mystery author and publishing attorney Susan Spann. Writers are invited to leave their questions in the comments and Susan will answer them in a post! Also, during the month of June, leave a comment for a chance to win a signed copy of Susan’s novel CLAWS OF THE CAT. Is it okay to refer to pop culture symbols, such as the Terminator or Starbucks coffee, in a novel? The...

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