Beyond Her Book   

Happy 4th of July!  The fireworks, parades, picnics, family, food, fun and all because of Independence Day.  My eternal gratitude to all who made it possible.  As for me, 40+ members of my family will get together to eat, play games, eat, talk, eat, make crafts with the kids, eat, hit the pinatas and take home the left over food.  And what better way to celebrate than to hear from our amazing YA readers and the books that have been entertaining them this summer.



Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell

...Read More

Comments (4)

Since Monday is my travel day to the Big Apple for Thrillerfest (and I want everyone to concentrate really hard that I get bumped up to first class), I thought I'd squeeze in another addition of the WW Ladies Book Blurbs since the conferences will be taking over the next couple of weeks.  I'm so excited and I'm all packed.  Just found out I'm at a VIP table for the Awards Dinner, so I should be able to see what's going on without wearing my glasses.  Although, I think my glasses make me smarter (and I need all the help I can get).

And don't forget, it's Your Turn Friday, so let the world know who and what you've been reading!

Curs...Read More

Comments (9)

Winner of the toilet paper wedding dress competition

While we all dream of our own HEA (happily ever after), how many of us dream of it ending in a toilet paper wedding dress? 

Well, this competition has been going on for the past 5 years by CheapChicWeddings.com and the entries can only use toilet paper, glue and/or tape only.  Dresses are judged on originality, creativity, beauty and the use of toilet paper. 

According to CheapChicWeddings: "...Read More

Comments (7)

The Secret Mistress Arrangement by Kimberly Lang

Read by Denise

Matt Jacobs is a tycoon who has to take time off from from work to be the best man at his friend's wedding.  Ella Mackenzie is the maid of honor he falls for.  Will one week in bed making love convince strong willed Ella to accept the sortof indecent proposal she never thought that she would even consider.

This book held my attention and had me reading constantly (much to the dismay of my husband).  Quirky, romantic romp!




...Read More

Comments (13)

Yes folks, three continuous weeks of conferences from one end of the country to the other, but I think I'm up for the task.  Heck, I'm already packed and I don't leave until Monday and I even managed to have a nasty abscessed tooth pulled before I go.  (Thank you Vicoden)

First I'll be at Thrillerfest in NY.  "International Thriller Writers Inc represents professional authors from around the world. ITW's annual celebration of the thriller world is the largest event of its kind, a meeting place for authors, readers, budding writers, and publishing industry professionals."  With authors like Sandra Brown, Brad Meltzer, David Baldacci, David Morrell, R.L. Stine, Lisa Gardner...Read More

Comments (16)

From author Brenda Novak:  In a year when most fund-raisers are down by 30% or more, Brenda Novak's Online Auction for Diabetes Research set a new record, coming in at $270,611! That's nearly $20,000 more than last year. The grand total raised in all five years is over $750,000. Definitely check it out and register as a shopper so that you'll receive the various announcements that will get you ready to participate next year, when this event should break the ONE MILLION DOLLAR mark.

 

I recently toured the Diabetes Research Institute and actually met with the scientists doi

...Read More

Comments (13)

Milwaukee Brewers pull out a 7-6 victory over the Giants last night, so time to celebrate with the Sunday Matinee.  Book videos to entertain and want to read.  So pop open a cold one, grab the popcorn and let the action begin.




...Read More

Comments (2)

Since I've been reading a lot of unedited manuscripts, I haven't had much time for just fun reading, but I thought I'd let the WW Ladies have an extra go this week since they've been busy picking up my slack.  Then it's your turn to let everyone know what you've been reading lately.

Prime Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Read by Jan

TV reporter Charlotte Mc Nally (AKA Charlie), whose job is on the line in an effort to boost ratings, follow...Read More

Comments (16)

The summer beach read season is upon us and here's some picks from the WW Ladies (and Gent) for the week.

Knight in Blue Jeans by Evelyn Vaughn
 
Read by Stacey 
 
The Comitatus is an UltraPowerful secret society which has lost it's way.  Smith Donnell is a man who lost everything when he left.  Including Arden Leigh, the woman he loved.  But when he's brought back into her life, will he be abl...Read More

Comments (8)

I recently received an email from Lauren Baratz-Logsted regarding the pros of adults reading YA (Young Adult) books.  Now, I was a Harry Potter fan from way before it became popular.  Since I cruise libraries constantly, I'm always on the lookout for new and different reads.  As I read it, I kept thinking,  "This is the best kept secret ever!"

Slotting books into catagories has long since been a necessary evil, in my opinion.  I can understand how it makes it easier to find the books you already like, but it also can stop some from discovering new and exciting new books that they may not have tried before.


In her ...Read More

Comments (41)

Here's the news I heard this week.  Please feel free to send me any news, happenings, events, charities or kudos to barbaravey@gmail.com

From author Annette Blair:   I Heart Albany.  With my brainstorming buddy and awesome-writer friend Jeanine, I drove for three hours on Friday to Albany from New England to attend the ...Read More

Comments (4)

Yesterday I got to spend some time with my son, Andrew, and we talked for hours.  Finally, he made some homemade kettle corn and we watched The Transporter.   It was a silly action film, but so much fun to watch.  Think Mystery Science Theater 3000 without the robots.  Anyway, it's time for some serious film, so here's the Sunday Matinee for this week.

Breakpoint by JoAnn Ross
...Read More

Comments (7)