2010 Giveaways, April, Promotions         No comments

Congratulations to all of our entrants. We are pleased to announce the lucky recipients of the 52 titles we dispensed during the month of April.

Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz – Valeen, Amber, and Theresa
Eat the Cookie…Buy the Shoes by Joyce Meyer – Ellie, Donna, and Heather S.
Mommy Power by Dr. …

 BlogTalkRadio, Featured, Promotions         No comments

Literary Lolita is pleased to announce the upcoming BlogTalkRadio program with the award winning romance author Robin Wells! Join us as we interview Robin Wells and discuss her latest book, STILL THE ONE.
Tune in to BlogTalkRadio on May 10th at 2:00 PM ET
Publisher: Forever Romance of the Hachette Book …

 Blog Tours, Featured, Guest Posts, Promotions         No comments

In conjunction with Forever Romance we’re pleased to introduce Paula Quinn, author of Ravished by a Highlander and self professed fan of all things Camelot. Ravished by a Highlander was recently released in paperback on May 1st. Paula has been touring the blogosphere promoting the book and sharing the wealth …

 Weekly Wrap Up, Writing         1 comment

I’m sure you’ve noticed the lack of activity during this week and may have wondered why it occurred. I’ve discussed my recent experiences with discomfort caused by supposed dental issues and migraines briefly – primarily in the weekly writing updates or during comments with other readers – so I won’t …

 Holidays & Events         2 comments

I would like to extend a warm and Happy Mother’s Day to all the men and women positively shaping the lives of the children in their care. I’m reminded of a song I heard as a small girl and believe the lyrics make a perfect accompaniment for this special day.

No …

 Holidays & Events, Promotions         4 comments

The organizers of the 2010 Book Blogger Convention have created a scholarship program and public drawing to cover the registration fees for this year’s event. The book bloggers are taking the Big Apple by storm. The inaugural event will be held on Friday, May 28th. Organizers have lined up …

 Blog Tours, Featured, Guest Posts, Promotions         2 comments

In conjunction with Grand Central Publishing, please join me in welcoming today’s guest contributor Kim Wright, author of Love in Mid Air. Kim was kind enough to join us to discuss Love in Mid Air. Her debut title has been well received and the industry feedback is positive!
According to Publishers …

 Holidays & Events, Promotions         1 comment

May has arrived and ushered in the 2010 Kentucky Derby race. If you’ve never witnessed a horse racing event you’re in for a treat! It’s two minutes of heart pounding scream inducing euphoria that brings cheers and tears to racing fans around the world. The storied event is heralded for …

 Author Spotlights, Promotions         1 comment

Literary Lolita is pleased to announce the upcoming guest post by the award winning novelist Kim Wright, author of the well received Love in Mid Air. She’s been writing about travel, food, and wine for more than 25 years and is a two-time recipient of the Lowell Thomas Award for …

 2010 Giveaways, May, Promotions         7 comments

In conjunction with Center Street Publishing, we’re offering three lucky readers a copy of The Pocket Therapist: An Emotional Survival Kit by Therese Borchard.
Therese Borchard is the author of hit daily blog “Beyond Blue” on Beliefnet.com, one of the most popular columns on the site. Her blog appears weekly on …

 BlogTalkRadio, Promotions         1 comment

Literary Lolita is pleased to announce the upcoming BlogTalkRadio program with author and popular Beliefnet.com columnist Therese Borchard! Join us as we interview Therese Borchard, author of THE POCKET THERAPIST.
Tune in to BlogTalkRadio on April 28th at 2:00PM ET
Publisher: Center Street of the Hachette Book Group

I’d like to …

 500 Words A Day, Projects and Events         4 comments

The 500 Words A Day Challenge is a weekly writing event for aspiring novelists hosted by Debbie at Inkygirl.com.
Is it me or does it seem as if the weeks are whizzing by? Not that I’m complaining of course. I’ve had my fill of murky weather and I’m aching for a …

 Miscellaneous, Writing         No comments

Literary Lolita is a valiant supporter of environmental awareness and whole living. We discovered the Carbon Neutral Program and would like to share their unique approach to education and environmental conservatism.
“My blog is carbon neutral” is an initiative, originally started in Germany by the “Make it Green” program, that has …

 2010 Giveaways, April, Promotions         No comments

We’ve had a remarkable response to our April events and thank you for your participation. All entries must be submitted before midnight (pst) on April 30th. If you haven’t entered, don’t delay. We’ll begin posting May titles later this week.
Here’s a recap of our offerings:
Fiction
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (audio) by …

 On the Nightstand, Weekly Features         2 comments

Writing can be a very solitary task. We spend endless hours huddled before a screen or tightly clutching a pen willing the remarkable to spill forth. I find the same holds true as a budding entrepreneur. It’s an arduous path heavily forged by tenacity and self-belief. For many dream seekers …