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November 19, 2007


Monday morning and time for another week of what's going on in the book world and who deserves the kudos this week.  Of course, this only works with your input, so let me know anything of interest.


But, before we start...time for a MySpace update.  Check out my cool new logo created by illustrator, Andrew Bernier.  I absolutely love it and it is so me!!  I'm currently up to 328 friends, but there's lots of room for more.  Many thanks to all who've helped me and sent me messages of encouragement.  Special thanks to  my son, who came over and fixed my site when I got carried away with Glitter Graphics that threatened to take over the whole page.  It's a terrific way to meet people with common interests, but if I had to describe MySpace in one word, it would be addictive.



Yesterday morning I helped Tina Trevaskis celebrate her promotion at Borders Books to Category Marketing Specialist for romance.  Tina has traveled to all the conferences as a huge romance fan and now will be able to attend in an offical capacity.  Joining the party were several Wisconsin authors.  L to R: Mary Ellen Rohr (Borders Books), Shari Anton, Pam Dalton, Lori Devoti, Lori Handeland, me, Tina Trevaskis (the woman of the hour) and Christine Merrill.  So, congrats Tina and a big high five!!  .



Next up, Eloisa James is writing a romance column on Barnes & Noble's new Review Website and  is really excited because romance is respectfully listed among the literary works. According to Kathleen Adey of the RWA, it is more idea-driven rather than review-driven and goes up on the site the third Monday of each month.  Thanks for letting us know Kathleen.



Finally, today in the Publishers Weekly magazine, the cover story is all about romance.  The article covers the different areas that romance has branched off in, but my favorite part of the story was, "Last year, romance fiction generated about $1.37 billion in revenue, according to RWA (Romance Writers of America). That's a 26.4% share of all market categories for 2006--a hefty sum for a category some see as illegitimate."   That kind of says it all doesn't it.  Illegitimate indeed.  (P.S.  I'm quoted in a side bar article called "Love Online"...me...quoted.  I must have said something important, so check it out)

Bottom Line:  Did I mention that I love my new logo!  (Of course, I never imagained myself as a logo before)

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Posted by Barbara Vey on November 19, 2007 | Comments (18)


November 19, 2007
In response to: Another This, that and the other thing
Deborah Macgillivray commented:

I think it's one of the publishing industries sad facts, that so much of publishing if funded for twenty-years by the "bread-winners" romance novels. Most romance writers are hard working, many are wordsmiths that write as beautiful if not more so than any category of novels out there. The industry needs to grow up and stop treating romance writers as poor relations. So good for PW doing a focus on romance!!




November 19, 2007
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:

Barbara, LOVE the new logo!! It is so you. Mega congrats to Tina. She is simply one of the nicest people and she knows her romance. It should be a wonderful fit! I think it's awesome y'all had a party for her. And I'm just going to "ditto" what Deborah Macgillivray said in her comment since she said it so eloquently.




November 19, 2007
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:

Illegitimate? WTF? Argh, don't get me on my soapbox this morning....




November 19, 2007
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Kristen Painter commented:

Your new logo ROCKS! So cool! I atteneded a booksigning with Roxanne St. Claire and C.L. Wilson on Saturday - that was fun!




November 19, 2007
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Shari Anton commented:

Only good things can happen for Romance with Tina's involvement at Border's corporate level. I'm delighted for her and wish her all the best! And cool logo, Barbara! I think Andrew captured you perfectly.




November 19, 2007
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Lori Devoti commented:

I need to burn that sweater, or at least never wear for a photo again. :) It was great meeting you. Lori




November 19, 2007
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Mel Francis commented:

I LOVE the new logo!




November 19, 2007
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Clea Simon commented:

LOVE the new logo! Fun and spritely and all good things! But what did you say in the quote?




November 19, 2007
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Barbara Vey commented:

Clea, you have to read the article to get the whole effect and you can get there by clicking the PW Magazine link in the blog. :)




November 19, 2007
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Patrice Michelle commented:

Barbara! I love the new LOGO. It's perfect!! I just read the article. What a wonderful write up about just how dynamic the romance industry has become. I saw you got quoted, too. Way to go. :)




November 19, 2007
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JOANN ROSS commented:

What a cool logo! It is so you! And speaking of you, wow, looking at that photo, you're disappearing on us! WW should choose you as their next famous person spokeswoman! Have a super Thanksgiving!




November 19, 2007
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Dolphinover commented:

Barb, the logo looks great. It's you.




November 19, 2007
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Amanda commented:

Just like everyone else, I love the logo. I'll have to see about getting one done for me. What a breakfast group! I'll bet you guys had great conversation. I checked out Eloisa page and it was great reading. I'm glad B&N have put romance where it belongs...at the forefront. Being quoted in the PW mag, what can I say Barbara, you know your romance.




November 19, 2007
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Tawny commented:

Congratulations on the new logo and the quote. Sadly, those numbers have been reported by RWA for years and there is still this crazy *thing* against romance fiction. Fortunately, we keep selling books. The market continues to evolve and grow and new authors and publishers find a niche and flourish. I'm hoping the trend toward steamy romance sticks around a while :)




November 20, 2007
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RevDeb commented:

I OOVE THE LOGO! Congrats Barbara and Andrew! Now, when are the tee shirts, mugs and tote bags coming out?




November 20, 2007
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Liz Kreger commented:

Great logo, Barb. It is so you.




November 22, 2007
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mary s commented:

Thanks Barb--your bottom line was "priceless"--don't use the highlighter on the computer screen--I remember a joke about that?!! Happy Turkey Day!




December 20, 2007
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LeeAnn commented:

Your new logo is gorgeous. Congratulations to Tina for her new position.





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