Books
Today begins a new series of interviews with fictional heroes. First up is Dane Pierce, of Hollywood, California, mega star and romantic lead in STARCROSSED HEARTS by Anne Carter. I caught up with Dane at a virtual coffee shop in Malibu. Pam: Good morning, Mr. Pierce. Would you like a cup of coffee? Dane: Just [...]
Australian students using netbooks in the classroom. Since Governor Swarzeneggar’s recent move to make digital textbooks a reality in California, I have been watching the process unfold and have listened to a dizzying array of public reaction. Typically, many people fire off opinions prior to becoming fully informed on the subject. Some fear that economically-disadvantaged [...]
“Amy Winslow isn’t looking for a mystery, and she doesn’t even like secrets. In fact, secrets have nearly destroyed her life. But when her brother’s accident forces her to take over a mysterious California lighthouse in his place, Amy finds herself immersed in its shocking past and uncertain future. “Case McKenna hasn’t quite reconciled his [...]
This is about electronic books, or “ebooks” as they’ve come to be known. I’ve had books available in this format for ten years now. For ten years, I’ve been waiting for this manner of reading to come into its own. It’s getting closer, just not there yet. There is a lot to write about with [...]
Was murder on Jerry Lambert’s mind as he stared out the bus window on that scalding, sweat-soaked L.A. morning? Does Los Angeles have its own particular brand of crazies, just scratching by amidst the daily roadblocks of urban life, the scorching summers, shaky seismic plates, potholes and panhandlers? Sisters in Crime of Los Angeles is [...]
I got an email this morning that made me sit up and take notice. Fellow Sister in Crime Sue Ann Jaffarian writes, “Just this morning I signed a TV/Film Option Agreement with producer [shhh!]. They have optioned Too Big To Miss, the first Odelia Grey book. YAY!” Well, first off, major congrats to Sue Ann [...]
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I’m still ruminating on digital textbooks. Not only is the state of Texas moving forward on getting ebooks approved as bonafide textbooks, but California’s Governor Swarzenegger just launched an initiative to get free digital content developed for high school students. I call that progress! And probably not too coincidentally, this week also marked Amazon’s entry [...]
I was delighted to discover this story online this morning, about how the Texas legislature has given a preliminary approval to a bill that will allow schools to use textbook money to buy ereaders and etextbooks for students. Do you get how important this step is? It is right on so many levels. From The [...]
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It’s so nice to meet new fans at a book fair. One lady hugged POINT SURRENDER to her chest and said she couldn’t wait to read it! Is that cool, or what? I sold a lot more books than I thought I would, especially with all the competition and the state of the economy. I [...]
Hey everyone! I haven’t blogged on here yet, but as my first blog, I thought that I would invite everyone to check out my new post today on my blog! It’s a review of Sam Morton’s E-Book, Death Match! Come check it out! Alyssa Montgomerywww.alyssamontgomery.com
