Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends! If you want to take a break from your turkey gatherings read on! Our guest blogger today is the amazing Julie Kenner who is currently podcasting her latest book Tainted one chapter at a time - yup! at http://www.kennercast.com/ Welcome Julie!by Julie Kenner I love books and movies and television shows equally, though in different ways. Both video and print formats tell a story (unless we’re talking reality television, but let’s just not go there... Read Full Story

By Z(Aasiyah/Nolwynn) Hello everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! I guess you are all enjoying all the delicious food - makes me wanna bawl my heart out that I'm not in the US and never get to try out such a feast... Sigh, I'm in cry mode it seems. Decided to check the TV, and nothing to watch. The usual, boring, humdrum stuff. What's the problem, you may ask? There's too much action, too much happening in shows today. There's no focus, no time to stop and get to know a character. Is it just me? Al... Read Full Story

by Christine WellsIt seems that every day a story breaks in the so-called news about some entertainer or other who has had yet another shocker. Drugs, sex, criminal behaviour, it's all grist for the entertainment news mill. Clearly, people want to know about all of this because it's front and centre even in supposedly respected publications.Usually, talk like that doesn't interest me, because I either don't know the starlet in question or their lack of solid talent is such that they need the ... Read Full Story

by Kathryn SmithSo, it's release day and DARK SIDE OF DAWN should be showing up in bookstores all over the place. I'm a little distracted because I'm working on this new book which is due in March, and have another due in April. Am I worried? Nope. Just busy -- and trying not to get more distracted! So, I thought I'd blog this month about writers and being recognized.I'm not a big deal in the publishing world, but occasionally someone -- usually a book store staff member, or a dedicated roman... Read Full Story

by Michelle MilesI’m a huge fan of old rock. So when I heard the commercial for Pirate Radio (aka The Boat That Rocked) I knew it would have to be on my must-see list.Set in 1966, in England, there was a ban of rock and roll on the radio. So a group of renegade DJs got a boat and anchored off the shore and broadcast rock over the airwaves. They had millions of fans and lived the rock and roll dream.And meanwhile, the British government tries desperately to shut then down. “We’re the governmen... Read Full Story

by Kayla PerrinFor anyone in the publishing business, this has been one of the most interesting weeks in a long time. Bloggers are busier than ever, and people who mostly lurk on writing loops are engaging in heated discussions.What's the fuss?Only the biggest industry news in a long time. Romance giant, Harlequin Enterprises, announced that it is starting a new venture, Harlequin Horizons. Normally when Harlequin starts a new line, it's a cause for celebration. Aspiring authors are excite... Read Full Story

by Cate MastersTranslated from Italian, Ancora Imparo means I am still learning. Michelangelo was said to have spoken these words at age 87. An indication, perhaps, that humility is as much a part of the creative process as drive and an openness to new things. Writing is perhaps more of a challenge than painting in that authors must construct words in a way that will evoke a reaction in a reader. Not merely detailed descriptions to build a vivid story world, but we must make readers invest th... Read Full Story

by E. Nina RotheBecause of the colder weather, shorter days and gloomier light in NYC these days, I've been thinking more and more about serious issues. It often happens to me in the fall, I retreat inside and therefore inward too. Apart from experiencing a mild case of SAD each winter -- I recently wrote a post about this year's more serious bout with it on my blog -- lots of heavy world causes and lofty ideas begin inhabiting my mind, distracted only by the upcoming holidays and some miscel... Read Full Story

From CJ:So, you all know I had a book that came out a few weeks ago....in a world where it's ever more difficult to reach readers given all the distractions and clutter out there, writers have to try harder and harder to grab their attention.And no, I don't mean with our prose. I mean just so folks know that the book is out there to look for!In other words, advertising. So, I tried an experiment. Instead of a longer book trailer, I did a shorter (but less expensive) 30 second commercial an... Read Full Story

We're very pleased to welcome author Shobhan Bantwal to popculturedivas! Shobhan is hanging out today to chat about her latest release THE SARI SHOP WIDOW (Kensington Publishing – Sept 2009) & share her love of Bollywood films!Take it away Shobhan... Several years ago, as a teenager growing up in India, I was addicted to Bollywood movies. Bollywood is the term for Bombay Hollywood and it has provided loads of inspiration and fodder for my stories. My books are romantic women’s fiction bu... Read Full Story