We’ve made some fun changes here at juliejames.com that I think you all are really going to like. Most notably, I’ve added a page for the FBI/US Attorney series that provides a tongue-in-cheek overview of the series, and talks about the inspiration behind the books. I’ve also created profiles for the three heroes in the series that you don’t want to miss. (Trust me–it’s worth checking out.)
In addition, I’ve also added an international editions page that includes publisher links, titles, and covers (where available) of the various foreign translations of my books. If you get a chance, click through the lineup of international covers for each book. There are some fun, great covers in there–and a couple rather, um, interesting ones, too.
Like the changes? Is there something else you’d like to see? I’d love to hear your feedback!
So yesterday started out not so great (8am, dental work, there was a drill involved–enough said), but got much better when I received word of two early reviews of About That Night. Big hurray!
First, RT BookReviews selected About That Night as a Top Pick! and had this to say:
“James’ latest novel is sweet and spicy. The author paints a picture of missed opportunity and a reunion filled with fast quips and chemistry that heats up the pages. Readers will love the back-and-forth between the main characters, but throughout the book the rest of the cast of characters and the story is a fantastic romantic comedy. This one would be great on the big screen.”
And then Night Owl Reviews made About That Night a Reviewer Top Pick and said:
“I am completely in love with this book. . . [T]he book was so modern and in today’s world it was easier to relate to the characters. The book moved from the very first page to the very end of the book. I honestly have to go out and buy the other books by this author. I think I have found another favorite author to add to my collection.”
Now that makes up for a little drilling, right?
In keeping with the Valentine’s Day spirit, these past couple of days there’s been a whole lot of love toward A Lot Like Love (interestingly, a book set around Valentine’s Day). First, I’m so thrilled that ALLL was chosen as Best Contemporary Romance and tied for Funniest Romance in the All About Romance Readers’ Poll! Thank you so, so much to everyone who voted for the book. A full list of the winners can be found here.
Just as exciting, on Sunday morning I woke up to discover that A Lot Like Love had been picked as the Favourite Contemporary Romance in the 2011 Australian Romance Readers Awards! Whoo-hoo! Thanks so much to ARRA, and to the Australian readers– you guys have always been so wonderfully supportive of my books!
And last but certainly not least, last week A Lot Like Love won a Lovey Award at the Love is Murder writers’ conference. Very cool! I even have some photos to share:
From L-R, Donald Bain, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Julie James, David Morrell, and Raymond Benson
Author Hank Phillippi Ryan and myself
Lovey Award
Thank you, to everyone, for all your enthusiasm for A Lot Like Love. It’s wonderful to hear that so many of you enjoyed the book!
Hi all! For those of you in the Chicago area, here’s some info on a signing I’m doing on Feb 2 with three mystery authors. I’m one of the featured authors at this year’s Love Is Murder writers’ conference and the signing on Thursday evening is open to everyone. A few details, per the article link above:
“The Love is Murder Mystery Conference will host a free pre-conference book signing on Thursday evening, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Intercontinental O’Hare Hotel, the site of this year’s conference.
Open to the public, the signing will give non-registrants their only opportunity to meet and talk with all four NY Times-bestselling Love is Murder featured authors: Donald Bain (with Jessica Fletcher, the Murder, She Wrote series), Julie James ( A Lot Like Love, Something About You)), David Morrell (The Naked Edge, The Shimmer, ) and Hank Phillippi Ryan (Drive Time, The Charlotte McNally series); and featured local author Julie Hyzy (Deadly Interest, the Alex St. James series).
During the signing, drawings will be held every 15 minutes for books and Love is Murder merchandise. Conference registration is NOT required; hotel parking is $5.00 for the event.”
It sounds like it’ll be a great event– I hope to see some of you there!
More information about the Love Is Murder conference can be found at: http://www.loveismurder.net.
P.S. The article incorrectly cited me as a NY Times bestselling author–but maybe with this next book! : )
Hey everyone! Just yesterday, I sent off the copy edits for About That Night–which is a good thing, because I really need to stop tinkering with that darn book. But now, it’s officially out of my hands.
To celebrate, I thought I’d . . . share some fun foreign covers! In this batch, we have:
German cover for Something About You "Love at all Hazards"
(love the crime scene tape!)
French cover of Practice Makes Perfect
(I so need to get a pair of those shoes)
Just the Sexiest Man Alive Indonesian cover
(Hmm . . . where is her hand going?)
