Verdict: 4 StarsAt first glance, this ebook is tragically short, almost to the point of being confusing. Upon reaching the last page, the reader starts to wonder if the digital file was somehow corrupted, cutting off the final ten to twenty chapters of the book.But this new title from New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister is actually such a new concept in … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Lifestyles of the Rich and Undead by Katie MacAlister
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Digital Reading Ideal for Some Genres over Others
It’s an accepted fact that romance fans dominate the digital market, as shown by the high numbers of ebooks sales, the romance publishers who’ve established ebook-only and digital-first imprints, and the success stories of bestselling self-published romance authors. The explanation used to be simple. as romance fans can’t seem to get enough books. The instant downloads and the … [Read more...] about Digital Reading Ideal for Some Genres over Others
eBook Review: Tallie’s Hero by Sara Luck
Verdict: 4 StarsEver since the explosive growth in digital publishing, romance fans have shown themselves to be some of the most voracious consumers of ebooks. The books are quick and fun to read and they often follow a formula that mimics the emotions and expectations of the reader: two characters meet, are cold to each other but slowly warm, they give in to their feelings … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Tallie’s Hero by Sara Luck
RWA’s Rita Award Honorees Include eBooks This Year
The Romance Writers of America recently held its annual conference, and one of the highlights of each year’s event is the awarding of the Rita awards. Named for one of the founders of RWA, Rita Clay Estrada, Ritas are awarded to romance titles in thirteen different categories and, until 2012, were limited to books in print.At this year’s event, however, two Ritas were … [Read more...] about RWA’s Rita Award Honorees Include eBooks This Year
HarperCollins Launches Erotica Digital Imprint
While a number of forward thinking publishing houses have developed ebook-only imprints, especially in high volume genres like romance, HarperCollins has announced its erotica imprint within its Avon romance imprint. The new division, Mischief, will launch with thirteen original ebooks and plans to release four ebooks per month, a slight number given the popularity of e-reading … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Launches Erotica Digital Imprint
Romance Readers Devour Digital Publishing
Romance publishing, print or otherwise, is a $1 billion a year industry. Fans are loyal to their favorite authors, but are always eager for new reading material as well. Romance book clubs are still thriving under a model that requires readers to subscribe in order to receive new books because they clamor for more works. And with this year’s Romance Writers of America … [Read more...] about Romance Readers Devour Digital Publishing