The passing of Walter Zacharius will leave a gaping void in the publishing industry, and in society. He was a true icon and a pioneer. This fitting tribute says far more about this great man than I can. Kensington gave me my start in publishing, and I will always remember Walter with fondness and gratitude.
Thank you, Mr. Zacharius. Rest in peace....
~Deb Stover
www.debstover.com
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Some Like It Hotter
This time-travel romance was originally released in April 1996 under the Pinnacle Books Denise Little Presents imprint with this cover:
It's a beautiful cover, but it doesn't really fit the story. True, the watermelon azaleas climbing the white wrought iron are very "Southern," and the story is set in Natchez, but this is not a "pretty" kind of story. It's sometimes gritty and often naughty, with a villain who actually scared me a few times while I was writing it. My working log line was "Dirty Harry Meets Scarlett O'Hara."
Since the rights have reverted back to me now, I am in the process of making it available again to readers in digital format. My good friend, Mary Chase, AKA Mary Chase Comstock, designed this amazing new cover. I think it fits the story much better, and I hope you will agree.
The file is in production now. Check back soon for links.
Happy reading!
~Deb
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| Original Cover (1996) |
Since the rights have reverted back to me now, I am in the process of making it available again to readers in digital format. My good friend, Mary Chase, AKA Mary Chase Comstock, designed this amazing new cover. I think it fits the story much better, and I hope you will agree.
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| For 2011 Digital Release, coming soon |
The file is in production now. Check back soon for links.
Happy reading!
~Deb
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
I am so excited. One of my all-time favorite historical romance authors--the incorrigible and incredible Rebecca Paisley!!!!--is launching a web presence, and will be blogging soon!!!! Check back here for more info. I'll post a link to her blog as soon as she posts her first note. :) I hope, I hope this means we may have another of her wonderful books to read in the not-too-distant future!!!!!!
May all my readers have a magical Valentine's Day!
Love,
Deb
May all my readers have a magical Valentine's Day!
Love,
Deb
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fall in Love Like a Romance Writer
Author Amelia Grey has compiled a collection of stories shared by romance authors we all know and read, including me. She asked us to share the story of how we met and fell in love with our spouses. Some of the stories are inspiring, some humorous, and some heartwarming. It's a fun collection. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
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| Visit Amelia's Site |
Happy reading. Remember to join me in chat Wednesday, January 26th at 9:00 PM Eastern Time at Mo's Book Buzz on Wednesday, January 26th at 9:00 PM Eastern time. Once the chat room loads, type in a user name (password not needed) and select Mo's Book Buzz room from the drop-down menu.
Happy reading!
~Deb
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Chat with Deb
Deb Stover will discuss the Kindle release of her award-winning 1996 time-travel, A Willing Spirit, and the forthcoming Some Like it Hotter ("Dirty Harry Meets Scarlett O'Hara") with readers at Mo's Book Buzz on Wednesday, January 26th at 9:00 PM Eastern time. Once the chat room loads, type in a user name (password not needed) and select Mo's Book Buzz room from the drop-down menu.
One lucky reader will get to choose between a door prize of either the Kindle edition or the original mass market release of A Willing Spirit. See you there!
~Deb
One lucky reader will get to choose between a door prize of either the Kindle edition or the original mass market release of A Willing Spirit. See you there!
~Deb
Friday, January 14, 2011
Keep New Books Coming!
This is a topic of concern to all of us--readers, writers, booksellers, etc. It must be shared if we want new books to read--and I do!
I'm proud of Romance Writers of America for taking a stand. Brava!
http://tinyurl.com/4tv9zen
Please help us fight online book theft. Scanning, uploading, sharing books without the specific consent of the copyright owner--that means the AUTHOR, in most cases--is blatantly illegal. When a book is published, the author grants the publisher specific rights to publish. Those are limited to certain markets and formats. When an individual or company makes an illegal copy and shares it with the world--Torrent or whatever--that person and that company are both committing a crime. Furthermore, every individual who downloads and/or uploads and/or shares that illegal copy is also committing a crime.
Most people I know would never consider buying or selling a stolen car. Yet many don't think twice about downloading or uploading stolen books, music, software, or movies on the Internet.
It's all stolen property, whether it's a Rolls Royce or a Romance Novel. Stolen is stolen...
Most authors can't afford to work for free. Can you? How would you feel if you went to work every day, did a good job, and found out a lot of your hours were for naught? They were "stolen" by individuals who believed they had a right to your time and effort simply because it was there and they could...?
Think about it.
If you want your favorite authors to keep writing, please help stop this madness. Thank you.
~Deb Stover
www.debstover.com
I'm proud of Romance Writers of America for taking a stand. Brava!
http://tinyurl.com/4tv9zen
Please help us fight online book theft. Scanning, uploading, sharing books without the specific consent of the copyright owner--that means the AUTHOR, in most cases--is blatantly illegal. When a book is published, the author grants the publisher specific rights to publish. Those are limited to certain markets and formats. When an individual or company makes an illegal copy and shares it with the world--Torrent or whatever--that person and that company are both committing a crime. Furthermore, every individual who downloads and/or uploads and/or shares that illegal copy is also committing a crime.
Most people I know would never consider buying or selling a stolen car. Yet many don't think twice about downloading or uploading stolen books, music, software, or movies on the Internet.
It's all stolen property, whether it's a Rolls Royce or a Romance Novel. Stolen is stolen...
Most authors can't afford to work for free. Can you? How would you feel if you went to work every day, did a good job, and found out a lot of your hours were for naught? They were "stolen" by individuals who believed they had a right to your time and effort simply because it was there and they could...?
Think about it.
If you want your favorite authors to keep writing, please help stop this madness. Thank you.
~Deb Stover
www.debstover.com
Monday, January 10, 2011
Snowy Morning
Not unusual for January in Colorado at 7,436 feet. We're due more with blowing, so I poked my head out the door and snapped a few iPhone photos before it starts again.
Happy reading and writing, all!
~Deb
www.debstover.com
Happy reading and writing, all!
~
www.debstover.com
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year
I chatted up the meal I am preparing on Facebook, and several people asked for my dessert recipe. I can't remember where I found this recipe, but I always make a few changes as I go to make it mine anyway. My apologies to the originator.
Menu:
Hoppin' John (Black-eyed peas for good luck, you know)
Beef roast with garlic and onions
Cabbage wedges braising in the drippings left by the roast
baked potatoes for one person, another gets quinoa
I forgot to put the sourdough bread in the bread machine, but it was in the plans. I think the Mimosas made me forget. :)
Having grown up in Kansas, I'm not familiar with Meyer Lemons, but now I am! Yummy.
Meyer Lemon Cake
Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil (I replaced this with 2 sticks of melted butter for personal preference)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon zest, divided
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and grease a tube pan. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs together with sugar until combined. Beat in 1 cup of oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1 teaspoon zest, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended.
3. Gradually beat in flour mixture then beat in sour cream. Pour batter into tube pan and bake 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake rest 15 minutes before inverting and frosting.
4. To make frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended. Frost cake when fully cooled and store in refrigerator.
Happy 2011!
~Deb
www.debstover.com
Menu:
Hoppin' John (Black-eyed peas for good luck, you know)
Beef roast with garlic and onions
Cabbage wedges braising in the drippings left by the roast
baked potatoes for one person, another gets quinoa
I forgot to put the sourdough bread in the bread machine, but it was in the plans. I think the Mimosas made me forget. :)
Having grown up in Kansas, I'm not familiar with Meyer Lemons, but now I am! Yummy.
Meyer Lemon Cake
Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil (I replaced this with 2 sticks of melted butter for personal preference)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon zest, divided
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and grease a tube pan. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs together with sugar until combined. Beat in 1 cup of oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1 teaspoon zest, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended.
3. Gradually beat in flour mixture then beat in sour cream. Pour batter into tube pan and bake 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake rest 15 minutes before inverting and frosting.
4. To make frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended. Frost cake when fully cooled and store in refrigerator.
Happy 2011!
~Deb
www.debstover.com
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