Category Archives: maybe it’s me but

maybe it’s me, but… (part two)

Posted on 09/12/2010 by Kris

In yesterday’s post about sappy endings a couple of people mentioned the believability associated with an HEA ‘coming out’ scene and its time frame. As I was responding to the comments, I kept wondering about which HEA I would think … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 08/12/2010 by Kris

Call me a romantic sap, but, by the book goddesses, can I get ridiculously gushy and gooey when there’s a big happy ending. Nothing like an overly dramatic, completely unrealistic I-love-you-and-will-do-anything-to-be-together-with-you-for-ever-and-ever-like-coming-out-in-a-very-public-way scene to warm the cockles of this reader’s heart. … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 21/11/2010 by Kris

Have you ever noticed how things seem to go in cycles in the book blogging community? For example, one day everyone loves/hates {insert author, book, genre, something here} and the next day they hate/love it? Swear to God, if I … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 17/10/2010 by Kris

Do you ever come across reviews or ratings for books by well known authors and think to yourself “wait. another 5 star rating? like that’s a fucking surprise.” and roll your eyes? If I wasn’t so lazy arsed, I’d be … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 20/09/2010 by Kris

I know I talked about noticing the abundance of ectoplasmic cum ghosts in m/m romance lately, but this seems to have been taken over by stories featuring grieving heroes moving on to find new love after the death of a … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 12/08/2010 by Kris

I do like this cover, but then again I have this thing for back tatts. I have to say that this girl looks hot as hell with hers.

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 02/08/2010 by Kris

Every time I see a teenage boy with a bad haircut and old fashioned glasses all I want to do is yell ‘zOMG! IT’S HARRY POTTER!’ The thing is that when you see one all of a sudden they are … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 20/07/2010 by Kris

I was reading an author’s bio the other day and in the very first sentence it was pointed out that their name was a pseudonym. As many of you know, I don’t generally have a problem with pen names but … Continue reading →

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 12/07/2010 by Kris

Does anyone else think that, at first glance, this girl looks like a lion??

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maybe it’s me, but…

Posted on 03/07/2010 by Kris

Does this remind you of someone? You may want to be careful about how you answer, just fyi. Oh, and don’t forget to make your choices for Matthew’s story challenge. You seriously don’t want me to find your lack of … Continue reading →

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