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October 2007



The Wickedest Man in the World

Wednesday, 31 October 2007 3:15 P GMT-06
That's what the popular press of the day dubbed Aleister Crowley.   (And all those Dukes of Slut thought they had a lock on the title!)While I think the title is wildly inflated - something the tabloid press is just as proficient at tod
Category: Sandy C.

L.A.'s Newest Implants

Tuesday, 30 October 2007 8:36 A GMT-06
 At last, Nip/Tuck day is here.  And it's farewell to South Beach and hello to L.A., though somehow the entire cast seems to have made the move with Christian and Sean. This is without a doubt the coolest show on TV and, to make it
Category: TV Sandy C.

Sylvia Day Book Contest and Passionate Interview

Monday, 29 October 2007 10:10 A GMT-06
This Monday’s contest is not a “spooky” author, but rather one who writes sexy, passionate and oh so good romances for almost any genre you can think of. Sylvia Day has cornered the market from historicals to paranormals. Her list o

My 68 Top 100 Romances

Saturday, 27 October 2007 8:00 A GMT-06
 FWIW and submitted for your approval:1.    All Through the Night – Connie Brockway2.    Welcome to Temptation – Jennifer Crusie3.    Lord of Scoundrels – Loretta Chase4.  
Category: Books Sandy C.

Drumroll please...

Friday, 26 October 2007 7:27 A GMT-06
We have a winner from our Alexandra Ivy book giveaway contest!The winner is Dev! Dev was picked out of the entries submitted with the correct answers to these questions: Name at least two of the Guardian characters: Dante, Viper, Styx, Cezar or
Category: Books Contests

Tick, Tick, Tick....Musings as the ballots come in....

Thursday, 25 October 2007 6:59 A GMT-06
Time is quickly winding down in AAR's 2007 Top 100 Romance Poll. If you've already voted, a big thanks from all of us. If you haven't, you have less than a week left. Voting closes at midnight on October 31.With over 1,700 titles now just
Category: Books LinnieGayl

And Here's Don's Kodak Moment

Wednesday, 24 October 2007 12:42 P GMT-06
Thanks to the wonders of YouTube, here's Don Draper knocking his own socks off with his presentation to Kodak.  If you haven't watched the show, you might still enjoy this scene and if you're planning on watching the show, there are
Category: TV Sandy C.

Alexandra Ivy Interview and Mega Book Giveaway!

Monday, 22 October 2007 10:09 A GMT-06
It is another Monday in our “Spooky” book giveaways for the month of October. This week, Alexandra Ivy has given us an exclusive interview about her paranormal series, the Guardians of Eternity. Her second book, Embrace the Darkness hits

Don Draper Has a Kodak Moment

Sunday, 21 October 2007 9:40 A GMT-06
Okay, it's official:  Mad Men is easily the best new show of 2007.Thursday's night season ender was magnificent with major plot developments and a few big surprises, as well.  My favorite moment was the deviousness of Betty's pa
Category: TV Sandy C.

AAR Aid is Underway

Friday, 19 October 2007 11:47 A GMT-06
And we're definitely off to a promising start. LLB posted about her own disappointment with where we stand so far, but I don't see things the way she does.  $1,500 is not a bad start at all, especially since things really didn't get
Category: Sandy C.

Spooky Sherri Erwin Winners Announced!

Friday, 19 October 2007 10:24 A GMT-06
It is happy winners Friday! The three winners of a copy of To Hell With Love along with a surprise treat are....Rosemarie CCasey MEllie LOut of all the entries, they were picked and answered this question correctly:Sherri is part of a group called Th

What I Have Learned From Your Lists

Thursday, 18 October 2007 6:59 A GMT-06
As one of AAR's three pollsters (along with Lee and Cindy), I've been busily entering your votes for AAR's 2007 Top 100 Romance Poll since October 1. Now that I've finally submitted my ballot, I've been able to spend a little more
Category: Books LinnieGayl

Celebrating Great Writing

Wednesday, 17 October 2007 2:51 P GMT-06
My friend sula is just discovering Jennifer Crusie.  I'm almost jealous to tell you the truth.Lucky young woman that she is, sula just finished the wonder that is Welcome to Temptation, a book that is, for the record, my favorite contemporar
Category: Books Sandy C.

Baby Panda Sneezes!

Tuesday, 16 October 2007 9:29 A GMT-06
 Sometimes I am very easily amused. 
Category: Sandy C.

Spooky Sherrri Erwin Interview and Book Giveaway!

Monday, 15 October 2007 10:09 A GMT-06
It’s Monday again and that means another “spooky” book contest! This week Sherri Erwin has taken time to answer some interesting questions about the topic of HEA’s and Halloween.  And she may pop up this week to answer an

I Am So Over Network TV

Sunday, 14 October 2007 1:30 P GMT-06
So, I'm getting some of my life back.I just gave up on Dirty Sexy Money in its third episode.  With too much focus on the ditzy Darling family and not enough on Peter Krause, I am officially out.  It was the only new show I was even mil
Category: TV Sandy C.

We Have A Winner!

Friday, 12 October 2007 7:13 A GMT-06
Out of all the entries submitted, (and there were alot!) Kathy B is the lucky winner of our Nalini Singh prize pack. She was one of many who gave the correct answer to these following questions:What was the first book Nalini sold to Silhouette D

Memories and Top 100 Romances

Thursday, 11 October 2007 1:40 A GMT-06
You know that line, 'Memories, light the corner of my mind'?Pfffft.  I'm digging around and trying to bring in floodlights.I have never had the kind of memory for names (people I am really meeting or H/H of books) and titles?  F

Awesome Nalini Singh Contest and Mini-Interview!

Monday, 8 October 2007 10:02 A GMT-06
It is Monday, and you all know what that means…This will be our biggest book giveaway yet. Plus we have another big surprise because Nalini Singh (http://www.nalinisingh.com/) has taken the time to answer some questions for us! And during the

Never Ass-u-me

Sunday, 7 October 2007 7:57 A GMT-06
I make my living as an advertising copywriter.I’m used to the sneers from those with higher-toned careers.  But, hey, the stench of commercialism is all over me, baby, and I’m not one whit ashamed.   Not that I feel the nee
Category: Sandy C.

Travel and Reading: Part III

Saturday, 6 October 2007 7:01 A GMT-06
About six years ago I had the opportunity to be in Paris for five days. It wasn't my first trip to Paris, so I'd already done all of the "usual" tourist things. While I wanted to revisit many of my favorites, I also decide

Trivia contest winner

Friday, 5 October 2007 7:44 P GMT-06
Congratulations to _________.  She correctly guessed the answer and her name was pulled out of the hat!  The question was:And the correct answer was:Look for another trivia contest on Monday, October 8, 2007.

Under Pressure?

Thursday, 4 October 2007 2:29 A GMT-06
So, where are you on your list?You know, your top 100 romances list?Don't tell anyone, but quite a few people are already done!!  Makes me feel like a bit of a slacker but then I procrastinate with the best of them.True story, the last time

Trivia contest: Four erotic romances/erotica novels can be yours

Monday, 1 October 2007 7:42 P GMT-06
Hi, LeeB. here again.  Another Monday, another AAR After Hours trivia contest!  This week, we have one prize pack of four erotica books to give away.  All you need to do is answer this question correctly: