Last week I gave a library talk on the romance genre titled “You Read That Trash?” as part of a heritage talk series. Romance novels of course are loaded with fabulous heritage aspects, from the amazing covers themselves, to the social history of women through the century.One fascinating aspect was the popularity of medical romances and how,Continue reading “You Read That Trash?”
Author Archives: Joanne Hill
What a tragic number of books read in March
This past month (that would be March) was pretty pathetic in the reading stakes I was pleased to see one of the books I judged for the Romance Writers of America RITA awards that I gave high scores to had finalled. Always nice to know that what I think is a really great romance novelContinue reading “What a tragic number of books read in March”
Three lessons learnt from the week just past
Three things I have learnt from the past week. All terribly important.1) Always check your texts prior to heading out to the airport to catch a flight. Do not assume that the new 3am text is just confirming your on-line check in for your 11am flight. It may in fact be a text informing youContinue reading “Three lessons learnt from the week just past”
February reading list
Some great books this month, including some re-reads.Not a massive list, as one spent a fair bit of one’s time not feeling all that great, and so listening to middle of the night talkback radio with the insomniacs, shift workers and the crazies (of which clearly I was in the last group) was entertainment enough.TouchingContinue reading “February reading list”
The Very Bad Habit that will be the death of me – or will it?
I have known for some time that the Very Bad Habit of sitting in bed, with a laptop, writing stuff, would one day be the death of me. Well, the death of a pain-free existence. I have thought this every time I have slumped in bed against dodgy pillows, admired the cat sleeping, a cupContinue reading “The Very Bad Habit that will be the death of me – or will it?”
FREE ROMANCE NOVELS THIS VALENTINES DAY
A few opportunities to grab tons of great reading over Valentines Day – in fact up until February 20th. Twenty five free books, naturally they’re romances from sweet to paranormal to historical…. definitely worth checking out… a perfect gift to yourself!! Go to the pretty page below and have a look…http://traceyalvarez.com/valentines-promo/
Free books for Valentines Day
A terrific free book promotion AND a Kindle Fire GiveawayMarrying Melinda is included, free for a few days so please check it out and load up on books. So much fun reading.
Joanne song and the name Joanne
With Lady Gaga’s Joanne song, album, and upcoming tour, I’m sure there are a few people with the name Joanne who are not unhappy it’s getting a bit of a lift.My father claimed (and I choose to believe him) that I was named after Joanne Woodward, so am quite happy about that. I mean, toContinue reading “Joanne song and the name Joanne”
The enormous appeal of romance novels – why we love them
I’m giving a talk in a library in a few months on the appeal of romance novels so have been thinking a bit about it.Everyone no doubt has a different reason for why they like a good romance. Just as those who read thrillers like the anticipation and the ride of the journey, those whoContinue reading “The enormous appeal of romance novels – why we love them”
DIY Home Improvement and the floorboards
I am so not a DIY home-improvement, get-excited-over-renovation kind of person. I fully think that any couple who are even CONSIDERING renovating, especially if one of them is anal a bit fussy, should have a marriage guidance counsellor on tap. This stuff is rough. I also don’t much care for it when, of course, IContinue reading “DIY Home Improvement and the floorboards”
