Wanna Date a Cover Model?

Most RT readers and convention-goers remember Fred Williams. You couldn't avoid his easy smile or his boisterous laugh throughout the convention the last two years. And now, you have a chance to see that smile on the other side of the dinner table. Author Pat Simmons is running a contest: pre-order her new book, TALK TO ME, and she will enter you to win a date with Fred. Details are available at her web site, www.patsimmons.net.

TALK TO ME tells the story of how Noel Richardson and Mackenzie Norton meet and fall in love, but not without some difficulties. It's also an interesting look into deaf culture, something I have never really seen in a novel before. It is Ms. Simmons' second book and the subject matter is handled beautifully.

Speaking of RT's convention, at this year's convention, I picked up a few first chapter samples. There are often several of these around, some gorgeously put together, some mostly just photocopies. Of the ones I read, the main one I remembered was THE ACCIDENTAL DEMON-SLAYER by Angie Fox.

The first chapter was very cute. In fact, it was cute enough that when I saw the book in the drugstore a few weeks ago, I picked up a copy. It's got a motorcycle-riding granny, a lovable terrier and the sexiest griffin, yes, griffin, I have ever read about. It also has an unusual form of magic at the heart of the story. Overall, it was pretty original, and I will be curious to read the sequel when it comes out.

I also recently read a book called THE REDEMPTION OF SARAH CAIN by Beverly Lewis. Ms. Lewis is known for her books that take place in the Amish world. This story was one of the quickest reads I have ever had, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. It may not be the most well known of her books, despite having been made into a TV movie (directed by Michael Landon Jr.), but it is a very pleasant read. I definitely recommend it.

Nicole