Favorite books by favorite authors poll
I'm in the final days of tweaking Bewitched & Betrayed!!! I'll be sending it to my editor on Monday. WOOT!!!!!! Words can't describe how ready I am for a break. And I am taking a break -- three weeks' worth of no writing. Just reading, resting, and getting reacquainted with my husband. But not to worry, I'll still be blogging. My three-week break will peak with a long weekend on North Carolina's Outer Banks with my handsome husband. Derek has arranged beachfront accommodations, a two-hour horseback ride on the beach, and an 80-minute couples' massage. He's a romantic one, my honey. : )
Today, I want to help out my Author/Mentor Mom, Linnea Sinclair. She's one of the "Lucky 13" authors included in this year's Favorite Books by Favorite Authors poll at All About Romance. I've already voted, and for those of you who are Linnea fans, pop over and show her the love by voting for your favorite Linnea books. The poll opened on June 1st, and first round balloting ends Sunday June 14th.
And thank you all who came over to Bitten by Books yesterday for the chat. I had a great time -- thank you!
UPDATE: This morning, SFWA (The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America) reported on their Twitter site that the superb fantasy author David Eddings has died. His Belgariad & Mallorean series were two of my all-time favorites and were a true inspiration for me and my books. Here is the official announcement from Locus. Mr. Eddings' passing is a great loss to the fantasy community.
Today, I want to help out my Author/Mentor Mom, Linnea Sinclair. She's one of the "Lucky 13" authors included in this year's Favorite Books by Favorite Authors poll at All About Romance. I've already voted, and for those of you who are Linnea fans, pop over and show her the love by voting for your favorite Linnea books. The poll opened on June 1st, and first round balloting ends Sunday June 14th.
And thank you all who came over to Bitten by Books yesterday for the chat. I had a great time -- thank you!
UPDATE: This morning, SFWA (The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America) reported on their Twitter site that the superb fantasy author David Eddings has died. His Belgariad & Mallorean series were two of my all-time favorites and were a true inspiration for me and my books. Here is the official announcement from Locus. Mr. Eddings' passing is a great loss to the fantasy community.
posted by Lisa Shearin at
6:08 AM
9 Comments:
Sounds like Derek is a keeper. :)
You are right. David Eddings passing will leave a definite hole in the fantasy book world.
If I had to pick one author whose work inspired my books the most, it would be David Eddings. His characters became like real people to me. I've worked hard to do half as well as he did bringing his characters to life.
While a couple of my friends re-read LotR every years, I re-read the Belgariad and the Mallorean. Even to this day, I still find it a joy to read (and re-read) the series.
And for the record, Silk is The Man. :D
I agree, Ace. Silk IS The Man. I wanted Mr. Eddings to give him his own series SO badly.
The break sounds wonderful!
David Eddings was an author on my TBR pile (although from the lbirary because I have none of his work). I'll definitely check them out now. It's sad. Thoughts are with his family.
Congratulations on your book being almost done, that's fantastic! Derek sounds really lovely!
I was so sad to hear about David Eddings, he's such an amazing author. I wrote my own personal tribute to him, if you're interested.
Brownie points to Derek!
I've never read anything by David Eddings but he's been on my TBR list for awhile. :(
Wow! Sounds like a lovely break you have planned--oh, a couple's massage! *sigh*--and a well-deserved one, too. Derek did good.
I was saddened to hear of David Eddings' passing. I haven't read any of his books but I'll add them to my TBA list.
That sounds like a wonderful break. I hope you're enjoying planning for that weekend already. {SMILE}
I know a fair number of folks who will miss David Eddings's writing. {smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
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