Author Archives: Kris

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Reads, rants, randoms & R+s. You've been warned. BTW, don't follow me if you're a GLBTQQphobic wanker. It won't end well. For you.

encounters with my baby brother: 13

Posted on 01/05/2011 by Kris

Me: So, did you watch any of the Royal Wedding last night?The Baby Brother: Hell no.Me: *snort*The BB: That’s right. I refuse to participate in the Prince marrying well below his station.Me: *mouth hanging open*The BB: There’s something wrong with … Continue reading →

Posted in encounters, extra further randomness, my brother | 16 Comments

things that make you go O_o

Posted on 29/04/2011 by Kris

Since when has this ‘author’s cut’ thing been happening or have I just not noticed?Anyone have any idea how it works?  Or is it basically the same deal as a Director’s Cut, but with more pasting than cutting?  Especially of … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, publishers, things that make you go O_o | 25 Comments

dear publisher and/or author

Posted on 27/04/2011 by Kris

Dear Publisher/s and/or Author/s Two thumbs up for recently producing and creating m/m romances set in the Land of Oz.  That’s pretty awesome. What’s not so great is the whole use of American idioms and language in what is meant … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, dear author, dear publisher, me, publishers, reading, serious randomness, suckage | 36 Comments

in which kris struggles with the dark side

Posted on 25/04/2011 by Kris

Having a Royal Wedding and Anzac Day in the same week has me torn between the Empire and the Rebellion. At times like this, there is only one thing to do. Help me, Obi-Kang Kenobi. You’re my only hope.

Posted in extra further randomness, me | 19 Comments

a kris ‘n’ good books challenge: what’s wrong with a guilty pleasure?

Posted on 24/04/2011 by Kris

I’m sure many of us have a book or an author we turn to whenever we’re in the mood for something light and fluffy. A guilty pleasure. One of my so-called guilty pleasures, if the above cover wasn’t obvious enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in amber kell, guilty pleasures, me, reading | 40 Comments

vampire ponderings (part somethingorother)

Posted on 22/04/2011 by Kris

Reading about how much Amy Lane loves the phrase anal cherry reminded me of something I’ve been wondering about vampires. It is so related. Anyhoo… So, if you’re a virgin when you get vamped and then you have sex – let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, extra further randomness, vampires | 14 Comments

the kris ‘n’ good books review policy: the fineprint

Posted on 20/04/2011 by Kris

PS – Oh, and if you still actually approach me with a review request after all that, I will either (a) assume you’re completely fucking whacked and delete your email immediately or (b) accept it as an obvious offer to … Continue reading →

Posted in me, not a review, reading, reviews | 14 Comments

the kris ‘n’ good books review policy

Posted on 18/04/2011 by Kris

The Kris ‘n’ Good Books Review Policy 1.  I don’t do reviews on request because I’m too lazy. 2.  I might change my mind if you ask me nicely (ie bribe me with pron). 3.  Highly unlikely, though. 4.  Still, … Continue reading →

Posted in me, not a review, reading, reviews | 29 Comments

things that make you go O_o

Posted on 16/04/2011 by Kris

Hypothetical question 1: Say an author reads a review of one of their books and it’s all positive bar one thing – in fact, the reviewer gives it 4+ stars – how do you think they might react?  By saying … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, not a review, reviews, serious shit, things that make you go O_o | 29 Comments

maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 14/04/2011 by Kris

It’s not only the copious amounts of sex scenes in romance and erotica which have me skipping pages at the moment, but also the dreaded, seemingly endless fuck. This is me… ‘Yay!  They’re finally smexing!’ Later… *roll eyes*  ‘Oh, ferchrissake, would … Continue reading →

Posted in maybe it's me but, reading, romance, sexsexsexsexsexsex | 23 Comments