Monthly Archives: July 2013

QUILTBAG Heroes No. 4

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

It’s QUILTBAG HERO Wednesday here at Off the Page, a day celebrating QUILTBAG heroes and role models, a showcase of the amazing gay, lesbian, bi, trans*, queer/questioning, unisexed, intersexed and asexual people, real and fictional, who inspire us. This week I’d like to … Continue reading →

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M/M Romance – The Chosen

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

  Today I’m pleased to welcome Annette Gisby to Off the Page chatting about her new M/M romance, The Chosen.

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Release Day Party! AWAKENINGS

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today we’re celebrating the release of JE Shannon’s brand new YA paranormal romance novel Awakenings.

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Queries that Worked No. 16

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Richard Pearson to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed him an agent. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. These … Continue reading →

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Taking Time vs Word Count

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

I am not a speedy writer and for some unknown reason I decided to part-take in CampNaNoWriMo, the July equivalent of the November mad dash towards 50, 000 words, where you can set your own word count. So I set … Continue reading →

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QUILTBAG Heroes No. 3

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

It’s QUILTBAG HERO Wednesday here at Off the Page, a day celebrating QUILTBAG heroes and role models, a showcase of the amazing gay, lesbian, bi, trans*, queer/questioning, unisexed, intersexed and asexual people, real and fictional, who inspire us. Sadly, I missed last week’s … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Book Turn-offs

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

I haven’t done a Top Ten Tuesday post in ages, but since today was a free day on the blog I thought I’d join in, listing my top ten topics that will make me NOT want to read a book.

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NA release day – CHARMED!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

  ***This is a New Adult book. Due to sexual content and some graphic language this book is recommended for young adults. Mature readers only. 18+ recommended.*** Life or Death? Not many people would choose death. But what if death chooses … Continue reading →

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Queries that Worked No. 15

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Joy N. Hensley to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her an agent. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. … Continue reading →

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Why Traveling is Good for the Author’s Soul

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last week I mentioned I’d be going on a road-trip. I did, and now I’m back, refreshed and ready to dive back into my WIP. I wasn’t convinced I loved my characters or could pull off the complicated premise of … Continue reading →

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