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October 2008



Because Determination Pays Off

Friday, 31 October 2008 7:43 A GMT-06
 AAR Rachel has been pawing (ha!) ahead solving numerous technical challenges lately that go along with our takeover of the site tomrrow.  This amazing kitty (thanks again to Skeezix's food lady for the link) reminded me of her determi
Category: Sandy C.

Trivia Contest Winners

Friday, 31 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to Sharon B.!  Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest.  She wins copies of Julie Kenner's Carpe Demon, The Givenchy Code and The Cat's Fancy, along with Tash

It Feels Like November...

Thursday, 30 October 2008 8:36 A GMT-06
But it's looking a lot like September over at the AAR home page.For reasons that are too technical for me to technically understand, the site reverted to an old update.Stay tuned.  We'll be back up and running soon.

Winter Soups: Take Two

Thursday, 30 October 2008 5:07 A GMT-06
  A few weeks ago I posted about my craving for winter soups in cold weather. Well, that craving is still going strong. In the past week I've had two new-to-me soups that are totally delicious.First, thanks to a comment by PMHoward, I tried
Category: LinnieGayl

Win one of three autographed copies of Elizabeth Hoyt's new book!

Monday, 27 October 2008 8:03 A GMT-06
Happy Halloween Week everyone! Hi, it’s LeeB. again, with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have three books to give away:  Laura Lee Guhrke's "Secret Desires of a Gentleman," Deirdre Ma

Blogging Freestyle

Saturday, 25 October 2008 1:44 P GMT-06
Amidst much discussion (including a piece in the NYT)  about the increasing numbers of straight cat guys (something to which  a writer in Salon takes extreme exception), the Engineers are back.  This time out they're promoting kitt

Trivia contest winner

Friday, 24 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to Ann M.!  Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest.  She wins copies of Barbara Bretton's "Just Desserts"; Jennifer Ashley's "Immortals: 

Stylista Anyone?

Thursday, 23 October 2008 5:38 A GMT-06
I read an article in a local paper yesterday morning that said if you miss Project Runway (hooray, Leann won!), give the CW's Stylista a try. So, last night, at 9pm EST, I caught the first episode of Stylista. The premise of the show is that 11 a
Category: TV LinnieGayl

My eyes, my eyes!

Wednesday, 22 October 2008 10:41 A GMT-06
      Yes, punky, it really was  this bad in the 1970s. Courtesy of 15 Minute Lunch, a trip through the worst fashion decade ever.

Sometimes Those Art-y Types Really Need to Get Their Bananas Out of Their Butts

Monday, 20 October 2008 5:23 P GMT-06
Looking for an easier way to pack a banana on the go? The MoMA Design Store Set of 2 Banana Bunkers is the perfect solution.  Conforming to the shape of a banana, this uniquely styled holder helps keep the fruit free from bruises and cuts while

Win 5 romance books

Monday, 20 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Welcome again!  It’s LeeB., with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have four books to give away:  Barbara Bretton's Just Desserts, Jennifer Ashley's Immortals:  The Redeeming, Gayle Callen's Th

Cold Weather Foods

Sunday, 19 October 2008 7:25 A GMT-06
It's started turning a bit colder up north, although it's still not unbearable. So far I have yet to need to wear gloves or a hat, both clear signs that winter has arrived (and yes, I know it's only October, but I have worn gloves in late
Category: LinnieGayl

Mainstreamin'

Saturday, 18 October 2008 7:44 A GMT-06
I'm starting to think of it as the Charlaine Harris Halo Effect.A whole lot of people in my real life are watching and digging True Blood.  And, just as we talk about Mad Men and The Office and other cool shows, we're talking about Bill
Category: Books TV Sandy C.

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 17 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to Jackie W.!  Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest.  She wins copies of  Lindsay Randall's "Phantom"; Nina Bangs' "Eternal Pleasure&qu

West Wing Revisited

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 8:13 A GMT-06
Once upon a time, I watched virtually no reality television (except for Survivor). Instead, I watched lots of scripted shows. Among my all-time favorites, is the West Wing. Right now, I'm in the middle of a huge West Wing glom. In case you didn&#
Category: TV LinnieGayl

Mad Men Jeopardy

Monday, 13 October 2008 5:59 P GMT-06
Just like Don and Betty, I'm glum that there are only two episodes left in season two.But, thanks to my friends at the show's press agency, I'm pleased to pass along this great Internet Time Suck:  Mad Men Jeopardy.  It seems th
Category: TV Sandy C.

Win four romance books

Monday, 13 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Welcome to a new week!  It’s LeeB., with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have five books to give away:  Lindsay Randall's "Phantom"; Nina Bangs' "Eternal Pleasure"; Wendy

Dark Chocolate? Milk Chocolate?

Sunday, 12 October 2008 5:14 A GMT-06
Am I the only woman alive who doesn't like dark chocolate? I'm beginning to think that might be true. Actually, I rarely even crave milk chocolate. Now olives, pickles, chips, goldfish crackers? Those I crave on an almost daily basis. But cho
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Not Off Topic Today

Saturday, 11 October 2008 8:49 A GMT-06
I heard from a close friend who is definitely doing the Happy Dance that tomorrow is going to be an incredible day for historical romance:  Both the number one and the number three positions on the New York Times bestseller list will be held by
Category: Books Sandy C.

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 10 October 2008 5:12 A GMT-06
Congratulations to xx., the winner of this week's trivia contest; out of all the correct submissions, her name was drawn. The answer to the question: . Thanks to everyone for participating in the contest. Look for another trivia contest on Monday
Category: Contests

Reality TV Update

Wednesday, 8 October 2008 5:17 A GMT-06
  Just a few thoughts on some of my favorite reality shows.....Project Runway - People have been complaining all over the web about the failure of the judges last week to eliminate one of the remaining four designers. Instead, of making an actua
Category: TV LinnieGayl

Trivia Contest

Monday, 6 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
  Happy Monday! We're back with another AAR After Hours trivia contest. This week, one lucky reader will win the following four books: Loose Screw by Karen Templeton, The Conquest by Edith Layton, Rising Wind by Cindy Holby, and The Dra
Category: Contests

Blogging Freestyle

Sunday, 5 October 2008 8:10 A GMT-06
I've been taking a bit of a break from online romance communities, but not a total online break.  How else would I have discovered that True Blood's Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are a real life couple, confirmed by none other than Charl
Category: TV Sandy C.

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 3 October 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to Virginia H.!  Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest.   She wins copies of Trish Albright's "Siren's Song"; Jennifer Ashley's "Hig

Comfort Foods

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 5:16 A GMT-06
I've been having a huge pity-party for myself the past week or so. First I managed to catch a cold, and then - as is my usual pattern - it switched into a sinus infection. So now, I'm dosed up with yucky meds that will eventually take the stu
Category: LinnieGayl