Ebook Readers and The Evolution of Ebooks

Check out the great video over at AbsoluteWrite that's a panel discussion on ebooks from O'Reilly 2009 Tools of Change for Publishing featuring Harlequin ebook rep Malle Vallik, Samhain editor Angela James, Booksquare's Kassia Krozser and Smart Bitch Sarah Wendell.

It discusses ebook devices, ebook consumers (ladies, that's us), and what they want from an ebook in the future. They whip out more ebook electronics than a 21st century O.K. Corral, so if you've kicked around buying an ebook reader, this is a nice way to get opinions from some avid readers on which ones work best.

My Two Giggles for The Week: Act II of Dr. Horrible and Snarking Romance Covers

Dr. Horrible Act II. First ten seconds. ROF. LOL. Caution - it helps to watch Act I to see why the first few seconds of Act II is are just...priceless.

Smart Bitches is doing what they do so well - cover snarking. Cost of smart bitches website 0 dollars. Sara's comment on the third book cover. Priceless.

Danielle Steele Short Story Contest at Ladies Home Journal

I just saw over at Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books that Danielle Steele is hosting a short story contest with Ladies Home Journal to promote her new perfume. The grand prize winner gets publication of an excerpt in Ladies Home Journal and $2,500. The deadline is January 31, 2008.

I love the Smart Bitches website - they review romance novels and tell you which are worth your time and moolah. I especially love the critiques of old and new romance covers. But be warned, don't go there if you are offended by raw language or man titty. They have both.