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The May issue of The Season is up!

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

First and foremost, to all those who celebrate this day:

 

HAPPY EASTER!

 

Second, the May issue of The Season is up–yeah just in time for the May releases, which will begin coming out on Tuesday. I’ve made some changes to the book pages and added Comment/Rating functionality for all books. I’ll be giving out weekly books (5 new releases) to readers who post reviews and one $25 Gift Certificate monthly. Watch out in the coming months for even more changes like weekly rankings by Page Views and Review Ratings.

In the meanwhile, I hope you’ll check out the new issue and click the Facebook ‘Like’ link below ARCHIVES on the homepage.

Have a great Easter Sunday! I’ll see you tomorrow.

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The April issue is up!

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

A very quick post to let you know the April issue of The Season is finally up! I’ll be back later to post some more winners. :)

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Contests!!!

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

My March Contest is up on my site! This month, I’m doing a Book-A-Month for a Year Giveaway. It will work something like this, the winner will receive a list of 15 books every month to choose from, and they will select 1 (one). I will then send them whichever book they select  every month for an entire year, totaling 12 current releases. I will initially ask winner what their genre preference is before I send them the selection choices. Click here to enter.

The contest I’m most excited about this year, is The Season’s Annual Unpublished Writing Contest.  For the past two years, I’ve tried to get unpublished authors’ manuscripts in front of agents and editors, which was lots of fun. This year, given the popularity of digital books and self-publishing, I’ve decided to do something different, and hopefully for participants, just as fun and helpful. This year the winner’s book will be self-published with The Season’s total cooperation.  The winner will receive:

  • A professionally designed cover that author has 100% input.
  • Editorial assistance.
  • Promotion and Marketing (blog tour, ad spot, newsletter mailing, reviews)
  • Author keeps ALL the profits
  • uploading book onto Amazon, B&N and Smashwords etc.

I will be begin accepting entries June 1, 2011 (pitch letter, first 3 pages and synopsis). Genres included are romance (all sub-genres), cozy mystery and YA (young adult). As the time draws closer, I’ll be posting more information about the contest.

 

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The March issue has arrived!!

Monday, February 21st, 2011

A day late. Not bad in the scheme of things. Boy this month flew by fast didn’t it? The good news there is that Spring is almost here, which means the layout must change. I won’t think about that now because that will be for the April issue. In the meanwhile check out all the fabulous March releases. In the notable–which means Top Picks–category we having the following must-reads:

Historical

WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE – Julie Anne Long – Click title to read the 10 Topper Review
TREASURE ME - Robyn DeHart - Click title to read 10 Topper Review
HIS ENEMY’S DAUGHTER - Terri Brisbin – Click title to read 9.5 Star Review

Paranormal

THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE – Jeaniene Frost - Click title to read 9.5 Star Review
PRIMAL BONDS - Jennifer Ashley – Click title to read 9 Star Review

Okay, so now it’s time to give away some March releases. Just comment to win. Two winners, two books each!  Check out the new issue here!

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Year in Review: 2010 Historical Debuts

Monday, December 20th, 2010

So here are the Historical Debuts of 2010! So what do you think of this year’s crop? Are there any that struck you as particularly memorable for whatever reason–good or bad? Any you still plan to read but had just never heard about? Any you would recommend? I’m giving away a bunch of prizes but I’m not saying exactly for what because I don’t want to skew the answers. Be honest and you have a chance of winning.  Tell me how many of the below debuts have you’ve read and answer one of the other questions above and you’ll be entered to win.

Click the above image and it will take you to the 2010 Historical Debut page on the site where you can read the back cover blurbs and available reviews, view covers and any available book trailers and also give you quick access to buy links for all the major online book sellers.

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‘Tis The Season Writing Contest Winners

Monday, December 6th, 2010

This contest was a lot of fun and I’d like to thank all the entrants for their participating. It’s not easy to put your work out there for potential criticism. I do hope everyone enjoyed themselves and walked away, if not with a final or critique, with at the least, a very positive experience. With that said, here are the top three winners, their winning entries and their choice for the 25 page critique:

Grand Prize Winner – CORI OWENS-MENDEZ - Restitution
Critique Choice: Grace Bradley, editor – Ellora’s Cave

2nd Prize Winner – MELISSA SMITH - Christmas Eve Bride of Convenience
Critique Choice: Kevan Lyon, agent – Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

3rd Prize Winner – AMY DUNN - Dillon’s Gift
Critique Choice: Leis Pederson, editor – Berkley

Congratulations, ladies!!! To your continued writing success!

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The Season December issue is up!

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Yep, it’s already that time. Okay, so it’s past that time by about a day but what matters is that the December issue is finally up on the site.

WHAT’S NEW

Month-At-A-Glance:

Have you noticed that the releases aren’t grouped in any particular order except by genre. That’s because I put the pages together as I get the reviews in OR if I received the book early enough to determine that I should have a review for it by the go live date.

Here’s the problem with my no order presentation–no one knows what book is on the next page or what rating it received until they stumble upon it. Hey, I’m easy, I don’t mind that kind of surprises but some folks don’t. So for my visitors who want to see the books based on their rating so they can cherry pick the reviews they want to read, I’ve added a Month-At-A-Glance page to all the genres (Mystery will be coming later once I start getting the December reviews for them).

Historical Month-At-A-Glance

Weekly Giveaway:

I’m giving away 6 fabulous releases, all books featured in the December issue. Not only are the books featured on the Home Page but they are all designated with the easy to spot WIN symbol. If the link on the pages don’t work, you can email me at contests at theseasonforromance dot com to enter. Please include your first and last name. On the subject line, please type the title of the book you’re entering to win. If you include your snail mail address, you don’t have to contact me again if you win.

‘Tis The Season Writing Contest Finals:

Today begins the first day of voting in ‘Tis The Season Writing Contest. There are 11 really fine stories posted so I urge you go read, rate and comment. One gifted aspiring author will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card and a 25 page critique of their WIP from their choice of participating editors and agent.

Click here to start reading;)

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‘Tis The Season Writing Contest News

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Tomorrow I will begin accepting entries for the writing contest. If you are submitting, please email your entry or entries to me at:

entries at theseasonforromance dot com

Please use standard manuscript guidelines (double spaced, 1 inch margins) and submit in Word (.doc or .docx) or rtf format. Please do not underline for emphasis; italics are preferred.  At the top of the first page please include your name, title, genre and word count. Your 100 word (max) blurb should precede your entry. Your entry must be  between 1200 – 1600 words. The blurb word count is NOT included in the word count of your entry.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email at contact at theseasonforromance dot com.

Remember, the final day to submit your entry is October 29th at 11:59 PM EST.

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The November issue is up on the site!

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The November issue is up on The Season website. We have some great Top Picks so make sure you check them and let me know what you think.  Voting is still going on for Readers’ October Top Pick so vote now and vote often–seriously kidding. LOL.

I’ll be back later today–towards the evening-ish–with another post. I’m slowly weeding my way through 3 stacks of books I need to give away. This year I’m getting excited about Christmas. Are you?

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‘Tis The Season Writing Contest

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Last year, I held a Pitch Contest on the Blog so I decided this year I’d host a different kind of  contest. This year I will hold a ‘Tis The Season Writing Contest in the same vein of Avon Fanlit (for those who remember the 2006 Writing contest hosted by Avon and Fanlit).

Here are the details:

1. The grand prize is a 25 page critique from an editor or agent and a $100 Visa Gift Card. The second and third prize winners will receive a 25 page from an agent or editor and some wonderful books.
2. Guidelines for entries will be posted on The Season website on October 17th.
3. Accepting entries from October 22-29th.
4. Voting from November 1-12th.
5.  Finalists announced November 14th.
6.  Final voting from November 15-19th.
7. Winners announced November 22nd.

The editors and agent donating the 25 page critiques are Grace Bradley, editor at Ellora’s Cave, Kevan Lyon, agent with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, and Leis Pederson, editor at Berkley, a division of Penguin Group.

Entries will be from 1200 – 1600 words. They will also be holiday themed and will follow the guidelines set forth by the editor and agent (check website on October 17th for instructions). Genres included are historical, contemporary, paranormal and romantic suspense. The heat level can be anything from Inspy (Inspirational) to Erotic.

Entries MUST be received by October 29th by 11:59 PM EST. This contest is open to unpublished authors ONLY.

Direct any questions to me, Beverley, at contact at theseasonforromance dot com or comment below.

**Unpublished meaning you are not able to qualify for PAN status under RWA terms.

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Speaking of contests, two more of my reviewers have entries in NEW VOICES Mills and Boon Contest. Karyn Gerrard’s entry is HIS WICKED CELTIC KISS and Rebecca Stewart’s RUNNING FROM THE DUKE. Any participation would be much appreciated. :D

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