The ol' sexy librarian cliché is a cliché for a reason! Yesterday I attended yet another romance related event at a local library. Maybe libraries like to capitalize on the whole Valentine's Day tie-in? I dunno. This event took place at Brea Branch Library. It was very nicely done. They had refreshments provided by Friends of the Brea Library, Sprouts and The Corner Bakery Café. There was plenty of comfortable seating, and there were a bunch of authors!! (What is the plural collective of authors? A gaggle of geese, a murder of crows, a pandemonium of parrots - apparently I…
I realize that the title I chose for this post might be misinterpreted to mean I thought Cherry Adair bombed during her amazing talk to my RWA chapter yesterday. I actually mean it as quite the opposite! She drops bombs wherever she goes! This woman is fierce. She is vivacious, and full of such frenetic energy you can't help but be motivated just by sitting near her and soaking up her aura. The meeting hall was packed with eager disciples of Adair. True to form, she kept us entertained and got our wheels turning on our goals and WIPs. She's…
I attended a reading by Tessa Dare at Yorba Linda Public Library last night. I adore historical romance, and Tessa Dare is one of my all-time favorite authors. I enjoy her tongue-in-cheek humor and how she doesn't take herself too seriously. She spoke on her methods, what she struggles with as a writer, and agreed with the overall opinion in the room that Netflix or Hulu or (insert your favorite content provider) should jump on making historical romances into movies or series! Um, hello? OUTLANDER anyone? Don't tell me there isn't a market for it. There was a pretty good…
