by Susan S., guest blogger Tell me, has this happened to you? You visit (insert bookseller here), and see a heart-stopping, oxygen-stealing romance novel cover. One of those with a very attractive model on the cover. Leaving you to wonder, “Who is that?” A feeling sets in. You don’t care for it (its called frustration). [...]
I know this video is slightly dated – came out back in March (2009) – but I think it’s really interesting. 200 + Motorbikes! Wow! Half the time I had no idea what he was talking about. Did you? He was sure excited about them though! My biggest obsession is romance novels. I definitely have [...]
So I just learned that my “Search for Fabio” posts are part of a wider search for Mr. Romance. Variety announces that Mr. Romance is going to be a New Regency film and is about a skeptical guy entering the Mr. Romance Pageant contest in hopes to win back his lost love. Does this sound [...]
Publishers Weekly recently published an article on clinch covers. Since I’ve been running a segment on locating the next Fabio of romance novel models, I was immediately drawn to read the post. I was certain heaving bosoms, flowing hair, and orgasmic looks would be disclosed. I was pretty much right. Overall the article was pretty [...]
Nothing beats a lazy morning or evening, a good book in hand, and a bubble bath. Is there anything more delightful than this personal pampering treatment? I can’t think of anything unless it’s a good book, some tea and a rainy afternoon curled up somewhere under a blanket. However this post isn’t strictly about personal [...]
I am sure you all know exactly who I am talking about. There is only one Dr. McDreamy and that’s Patrick Dempsey from Grey’s Anatomy. I can hear all the appreciative murmurs coming through the computer now – don’t deny it. Resistance to this man is futile. Patrick Dempsey is exactly my kind of sexy. [...]
This week in the search for the next Fabio, Lex Valentine has submitted Will Chalker to our attention. Will Chalker is a British male supermodel and woo is he one gorgeous honey. Blond hair, green eyes, and ladies he’s a Pisces. Chalker started modeling around 2000 and has been full-time since 2003. He would make [...]
Have you ever wondered how publishers create book covers? I was trolling through YouTube the other day and found this video that talked about the process. It’s a little dated but I’m positive that it holds true to today as well. Even better it looks at creating romance covers and since I’m doing my Fabio [...]