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Monday NewsMay 18, 2009 I have only wonderful things to say about Brenda Novak's Auction to benefit Diabetes research. Remember that my donation, a full day of blogging about you here at BHB, will be up for grabs, one day only. May 19th!! But, with this being Monday news, Susan Edwards has a prize that even I'm tempted to bid on. Check this out: From Susan Edwards, VP of Media Relations Ellora's Cave: Ellora’s Cave just donated a really cool gift to Brenda Novak's Online Auction for Diabetes Research and we’re trying to get the word out to get her a good price for it. It’s an all-expenses-paid trip to RomantiCon 2009 (our inaugural convention October 9-11) Best of All is the memento of the trip: Winner gets her (or his) picture with the Caveman cover model of her choice on the cover of her favorite Ellora's Cave book! (Click here to bid on this incredible gift)  From Author Deborah MacGillivray: Russian Federation: Court Rules Against Book Reviews (May. 11, 2009) On April 23, 2009, a federal district court in the southern Russian province of Dagestan issued an unprecedented ruling, ordering a journalist of a local newspaper to pay compensation in an amount equal to US $1,000 to a writer who did not like a review of his book published in the newspaper. The plaintiff, an author whose work of fiction was reviewed in the publication's book review section, sued the reviewer, claiming that the author and his family had experienced severe mental suffering and that his professional reputation was damaged as a result of the review. The writer stated that after reading the book review, he experienced chest pains, headache, and elevated blood pressure. He demanded to be compensated in the amount of US$150,000. Both parties were dissatisfied with the court ruling and expressed their intention to appeal. Observers have commented that this judgment creates a very dangerous precedent, opening the way for lawsuits based on subjective opinion. Some have even suggested that if a book reviewer can be sued, a reader who did not like a book can sue the author for making a bad quality product.  From reader Julia: I just attended the BAD (Bureau of American Defense) booksigning for Whispered Lies in Pennsylvania, and I wanted to let you know how exciting it was to meet Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love in person. I read Phantom in the Night and was thrilled they were coming to my town. One woman said, "No one can write thrillers like women and Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love have taken it to a whole new level." I know this probably isn't news to you, but I know you write about the news on Monday and it was the best news ever for me! (Julia, I'm always glad to include readers perspectives on authors and books...thanks for writing...and the pic) From FiledBy: I wanted to tell you about a new website called FiledBy, the most comprehensive online marketing platform and directory of published author web sites on the internet. FiledBy launched in March 2009 with over 1.8 million author sites. The FiledBy platform enables authors, co-authors, illustrators, photographers, editors and other contributors to easily build an online community where they can promote their work and interact with fans and peers. Authors can register, claim their site, and start updating and enhancing their content. Readers can join as well and discover authors, buy books, write reviews, join groups and create a bookshelf on their personal page.  From Author Marianne Mancusi: Just wanted to pass along a link to the Romantic Times Booklover's Convention video that Liz Maverick and I just finished putting together. It's a ten minute piece covering all the happenings at the recent Orlando gathering - from panels to parties, awards to booksignings, and, of course, Mr. Romance! (Please click here to check out the video of the Rebels of Romance)  From Author CJ West: I wanted to let you know that I'm giving away copies of my thriller, Sin & Vengeance, that was adapted for film by Marla Cukor. I'm hoping that if enough people read it online we'll have a huge audience for the movie when it comes out. You can get it here. password: cjwest (Just a reminder CJ...you promised to invite me to the movie premiere so I can blog from there. I'm watching the mail for my invite) Monday Giveaways!  Due to popular demand, I'll now post on Mondays any contests that authors are having on their website. Here's your chance to win big. Visit these authors/publishers: Jenna Petersen's Passionate Pen site for writers is celebrating 10 Years with contests every month, this month win a HUGE bag of books from Avon. Author Annie West will give away copies of her new releases: The Greek's Convenient Mistress and Blackmailed Bride, Innocent Wife in her May/June website contest. Author Lisa Hendrix says: I'm giving away the last available signed galley of my June release, IMMORTAL OUTLAW, plus a package of my favorite gourmet coffee to enjoy while you're reading. Just pop over to the Contests page at my website for details. Author Beverley Kendall says: I'm giving away two free copies of Sherry Thomas's upcoming release NOT QUITE A HUSBAND and a $15 gift certificate to the first prize winner for the bookstore of her/his choice (Borders, Amazon, B&N or Fictionwise). The drawing is May 20th.
Anyone interested in being included in this Monday Feature may email me at barbaravey@gmail.com. Include one sentence to describe your giveaway and your website address. Subject of email: Monday Giveaway Bottom Line: "Imagination is more important than knowledge..." -Albert Einstein Posted by Barbara Vey on May 18, 2009 | Comments (8)
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Amanda commented:
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Missy Taylor commented: First just a note to say thanks to you for all the hard work you do.
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Catherine Mann commented: Thanks for posting the awesome RT video link. My teenage daughter just finished Mari Mancusi's young adult book BOYS THAT BITE and totally loved it! We've already ordered the next two in the series.
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Catherine Mann commented: Thanks for posting the awesome RT video link. My teenage daughter just finished Mari Mancusi's young adult book BOYS THAT BITE and totally loved it! We've already ordered the next two in the series.
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Dianna Love commented: Julia - Thanks for the wonderful post! We had a great time with all the fans who turned out for our WHISPERED LIES launch.
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Dina commented: love contests, thanks Barb for posting them.
May 18, 2009
In response to: Monday News Dina commented: love contests, thanks Barb for posting them.
May 19, 2009
In response to: Monday News violet s commented: Good morning Barbara! Where is RomantiCon 2009?!! For the raffle/give-away?!! Thank you for your blog!!
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