News

Tor took world rights to a new paranormal romance series by Cathryn Fox and Paula Altenburg, writing under the pseudonym Taylor Keating. Fox and Altenburg, both published romance writers, follow a video game designer who, with the help of a hunky guardian, tries to buy back her soul after selling it to perfect her latest game. Game Over, is due out August 2010. (Sounds very interesting)

Author Brenda Novak will team with paranormal- romance writer Christine Feehan to present FAN 2010 aboard the Delta King in Old Sacramento. Though the event isn’t until March 5-7, fans are urged to register early; there’s room for only 100 people. The cost, $225, includes lodging, most meals and a lineup of special events. Details are at Fan Convention.

“Being an English guy you get a lot more breaks. You’re allowed to look a little worse. It’s that thing about English teeth. Actually, Canadian teeth are pretty bad.” Rob Pattinson insults Canadian Teeth.

I don’t know who’s mouth he’s been looking into, but my teeth are pearly white thank you very much.

Interviews/Guest Authors:

Katie MacAlister at Borders Blog

Bree Despain at Dark Farie Tales

Diana Pharaoh Francis at Biten By Books

Jennifer Rardin at VampChix

Kelly Meding at All Things Urban Fantasy

Richelle Mead at SciFi Chick

Contests:

One of Fifty Copies of Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (US ONLY)

Vampire Wire has a copy of Vampire Taxonomy

Literary Escapism has a few contests upcoming

Twitter Funnies:

@mark_henry: Did I just tweet myself? There should be a term for that. Twatted?

@dakotacassidy: I’m not worried bcuz you won’t sell any books w/my name on it. LOLLOLLOLLOL

@nicolepeeler: Lubricating the brain pan with a little tequila. It’s a good thing!