Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Genesis Press Romance Book Company Innovates Using Viral Video and Tanya Wright From HBO's TRUE BLOOD


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Press—the nation's oldest and largest romance publishing company geared toward an African-American audience—releases FIXIN TYRONE. Keith Walker, the book's author, is the self-professed "master of romantic suspense and urban fiction. I wrote this book for women, mainly," says Walker. " I have always been somewhat of a sensitive brother and I have a lot of empathy for nearly every situation. I hope that my readers learn that true love is important. It may not conquer all, but sometimes it is worth fighting for." FIXIN TYRONE, says Walker, is "one woman's struggle to find peace and fulfillment in a life that seemed to be flowing perfectly until her son's thuggish father is released from prison."

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Crimes by Moonlight: Mysteries from the Dark Side edited by Charlaine Harris Pre Order your newest Sookie verse short story

There is a new Dahlia short story in this book!

  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (April 6, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425235637


Charlaine Harris to attend Writers for Readers in North Carolina

There is still time to purchase your ticket to see five award-winning authors at the Orange County Literacy Council's annual Writers for Readers Gala Reception and Book Luncheon on February 14th & 15th, 2010. This year's luncheon includes:

  • National Book Award Finalist Dorothy Allison (Bastard Out of Carolina)
  • Southern short story writer George Singleton (Pep talks, Warnings, and Screeds)
  • Lee Stringer, writer and advocate for the homeless (Grand Central Winter)
  • Short story author Wells Tower (Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned)
  • and novelist Charlaine Harris, whose Sookie Stackhouse series is the inspiration for HBO's hit vampire saga True Blood.
Also, don't forget our Authors Gala Reception featuring food from famous cookbook authors including:
  • Jean Anderson {James Beard Award Winner}
  • Sara Foster {Foster's Market}
  • Moreton Neal {Remembering Bill Neal}
  • Nancie McDermott {Southern Cakes}
  • John & Dale Reed {Holy Smoke!}
  • and Bill Smith {Crook's Corner}

more info here

http://www.orangeliteracy.org/home/menu.php

Deborah Ann Woll Interview: True Blood


As the first series of True Blood comes to an end, we're finally getting a glimpse into what it's like to be turned into a vampire - but from rookie Jessica's point of view, there's not much fun in it.

We caught up with actress Deborah Ann Woll to find out what's in store for the young bloodsucker.


Are you enjoying your role?
Are you kidding? It's fantastic. I'm a very reserved person so to get on set and be totally crazy and wild is the greatest.

How are you coping with the vampire fangs? Ever bite your lip?
They're pointy. I'm a bit of a klutz. And it's a little hard kissing with them in, I'll say. I have to be very careful.

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Kevin Alejandro talks about going from 'Southland' cop to 'True Blood' vamp

Where you know Kevin Alejandro from is a kind of Rorschach Test for your TV viewing habits: To you, he may be Hilda’s late husband Santos on Ugly Betty, or Celia’s passive-aggressive Mexican kidnapper on Weeds, or gangland police detective Nate Moretta on Southland. And now he’s juggling two cable favorites with TNT rebooting the formerly-on-NBC Southland and HBO’s True Blood hiring him as a new love interest for blood dealer/short-order cook/male prostitute Lafayette. He called us from the set of the steamy vampire drama — which returns for season 3 this summer — to chat about fighting gang warfare (which comes to a head on tonight’s Southland, at 10 p.m. on TNT) and wooing Bon Temps’ vampiest multitasker.

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Michelle Forbes ( MaryAnn) talks True Blood on BBC Radio


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Werewolves abound in 2010 - let's start with 'The Wolfman'



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Kevin Alejandro details 'True Blood' role

Kevin Alejandro explained his character's part in the upcoming season of HBO's True Blood.

Alejandro will play the love interest for blood dealer and male prostitute Lafayette, the character played by Nelsan Ellis. Most recently, Alejandro played police detective Nate Moretta on TNT's Southland, which returns for its third season this summer.

"They're really completely opposite characters. It's what every actor really wants," Alejandro told Entertainment Weekly.

When asked if his character is a vampire, the actor said that he is unsure.

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Vampire author Anne Rice set to release video book


The author of "Interview With a Vampire," "The Vampire Lestat" and many other favorites has agreed to terms with the video book company Vook on a multimedia edition of "The Master of Rampling Gate," a vampire story published in Redbook magazine in 1984 and set in an England mansion in the 19th century.

"Vook represents a very exciting combination of new technological elements, that I think is long overdo in publishing," Rice said in a statement released Wednesday by Vook. "I'm excited that `The Master of Rampling Gate' is going to have new life in this form, and cannot wait to see the finished product. I'm not sure that my mind can conceive of all the possibilities of this new form. I'm learning. And it feels good."

Opinions are still mixed among publishers and authors about video books, or vooks, with some calling them a gimmick and others saying new formats are needed for the Internet age. The product integrates text, video and social networking.

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http://vook.com/

If I Could Have Anything in the World For Valentine’s Day, It Would Be Alexander Skarsgard…


Ah, the day of love and romance is upon us again. But Valentine’s Day isn’t all about candlelit dinners with your BF – it’s about celebrating yourself – and your girlfriends – as well. So be good to your besties this V-Day, especially if they’re flying solo on Feb. 14. Yeah, your girls are single and ready to mingle – but still, essentially, alone – which is why they deserve presents more than most! But before you start feeling morose that you’re unattached this year, check out the gift that keeps on giving: True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgard naked in a bathtub. Just TRY and feel gloomy about not having a valentine after checking out this photo (above) – it’s impossible!

  • What to Get Your Inner Freak. Download some Sade or Robin Thicke onto this bad boy and get yourself in the mood. Did I say for love? No I didn’t.
  • What to Get Your Type-A BFF. A perfect way to make sure your bestie is always available when you need her to be. And look – it’s pink!
  • What to Get A Closet Jersey Girl. Try THIS tan on for size. Healthy, natural and will get you looking way more natural that Snooki and her girl J-Woww.
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True Blood to Feature Random Pair of Roommates

When True Blood returns for season three, spoilers have revealed that Jason Stackhouse will fall in love.

But it sounds like he may have difficulty taking this werewolf woman home. After all, Jason won't be living alone this summer.

The character will be paired with a new roommate: Hoyt Fortenberry.

“Jason lets me sleep on the couch,” says Jim Parrack told TV Guide Magazine. “We’re definitely the Odd Couple.”


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True Blood Music Video of the Day:Dark Waltz



Dark Waltz

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