Category Archives: The Book Pile

The Best of British Horror Fiction: Guest Post by Luke Walker

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Diane Dooley

He’s baaaack! Yes, folks. We have another terrific guest post from Brit author, Luke Walker (without whom my blog would have  a few thousand less hits *grin*) This post came about because after reading Luke’s ‘The Red Girl,’ I came … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Cover

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Diane Dooley

I’m a sucker for an alluring cover, so I’ve made a gallery of some that have caught my eye recently. Do you have a favorite cover of a book of darkest fiction by a woman? Or is there currently a … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Africa, Romance Style!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Diane Dooley

One of the things I really like about Decadent Publishing is their willingness and propensity to create bold new lines for romance stories. Their latest venture is the Ubuntu line, described by Managing Editor, Zee Monodee, as “stories set in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Caught in Amber by Cathy Pegau

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Diane Dooley

This is science fiction romance done just the way I like it: complex characters, high stakes, and a ‘happy ever after’ that never seems inevitable. Nathan Sterling is one of the good guys: a law enforcement officer on a gritty, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Science Fiction Romance

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I first “met” passionate reader, Anna M., in an SFR readers group on Goodreads. Clicking through her shelves, reviews and recommendations was a trip into a universe that I had no idea was so vast. She is a master at … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Diane Dooley

Hi, folks! Welcome to the blog of Diane Dooley, your latest stop on the Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop. I’m giving away two e-copies of my recent release, That Night.  What’s it about? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s about workaholic book … Continue reading →

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Christmas Novella Giveaway!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Diane Dooley

This is such a busy time of year! So many people are rushing around and stressing themselves out. Maybe what you should do is give yourself a little time to relax. Curl up on the couch with a blanket, a … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘A Galactic Holiday:’ A Science Fiction Holiday Anthology

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Diane Dooley

A Galactic Holiday, an anthology of science fiction novellas with a winter holiday theme, most definitely leans towards the romantic side of science fiction. Three feel-good stories of future worlds and the people who inhabit them make for a warm … Continue reading →

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That Night: Coming Soon From The Wild Rose Press

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Diane Dooley

Here’s the opening for my upcoming release, That Night. Available from the Wild Rose Press on December 12th, 2012… Lindy pulled into the overgrown driveway, her car knocking snow from the low-hanging branches. She parked behind the log cabin as instructed, turned off … Continue reading →

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Absolute Writers: Chris Stevenson

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Diane Dooley

Today I welcome to my blog Chris Stevenson, another of the writers I have encountered at Absolute Write. He graciously agreed to an interview, so with no further ado: Tell us about yourself. What do you write? I’ve written a … Continue reading →

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