Light at the end of the tunnel?

Contrary to a snarky comment from a best-selling author to me last summer, something along the lines of, "Sure, I'll sign your Sony Reader, even though I hate what ebooks are doing to the publishing industry" it seems the sale of ebooks has driven overall growth in that industry. (and is me, or does that guy reading in the photo look like the head Nazi in Raiders of the Lost Ark? You know, the one whose face melted off when they opened the Ark?)

I'm a bit confused about some of their numbers--for instance, I'm pretty sure ebook sales overall have gone up more than 39% in the past three years (more like 300% if I was to guess). But still.

People obviously think there are jobs to be had in the publishing business too, judging by the number of people who query me every day asking about editing jobs.

Recession much? Seems like everybody is after a 2nd job, which unfortunately many people believe will pay millions because "SusieLou in your hometown is earning $8000 a week working at home!" People just don't want to hear that those jobs don't really exist. (live webcams not withstanding)

Piper Denna

Romance is sexy!

New cover art

Fantasy Mountain is slated for release in early January with Lyrical Press. (I'm so excited to get this book "out there" to a wider reading audience!)

And I got the cover art for it....

Isn't it lovely? I still swear Renee does the best cover art in the business.

Piper Denna

Romance is sexy!

Things That Work

This is probably my favorite bra of all time. Not only can you change the straps out and attach them halter-style, racerback, or normal, but you can also change where they attach along the back strap. (very nice for women like me with somewhat narrow slip-off shouders--you can adjust the straps to hook toward the middle, without being crisscrossed, and still hide them under any type of tank top) It comes with a set of clear straps also, though I'll admit those drive me nuts. The last option would be strapless... which makes this the ultimate bra to wear shopping, because no matter what you're trying on, this bra will work with it.

At $50, it's not cheap, but not more than most of Victoria's Secret bras.

Definitely gets the Piper Patter Seal of Affection.

Piper Denna

Romance is sexy!

Catching up

A few of my online pals have been asking for some photos from our trip. So... Here we go.

This is me on the first evening, in all my just-showered-and-didn't-bother-with-much-makeup-or-hairstyling glory:

One of many floaties we spent hours on. Kinda cute how somebody pushed it out there with 2 straws in 1 cup. Every beach chair at the resort comes with one of these--makes it nice and cushy for laying on the chair, and divine for floating in the water.

"World famous" Rick's Cafe... Lots of cliff diving there for entertainment. Go

od food and drinks, too!

Dear hubby Jim:

The view from our balcony:

This was a crucial component. Stand it up, and somebody appeared quickly (if not magically) to take a drink order. I might've set a record for beachside mimosa consumption....

Last day, while we were waiting for our airport shuttle. My half-open eyes were probably a symptom of trying not to cry!

I *heart* Jamaica, mon!

Autumn Piper

Got romance?

VPI

Nope, not a typo. I'm not talking about Very Important Peeps, I'm talking about a Very Ponderous Inbox.

Ugh. Only problem with skimming emails for pressing matters for 2 weeks is, all those not-so-pressing items become a bit more important with the time lapse.

I spent yesterday planning a strategy (aka composing Mongo To Do List) for conquering it. So away I go. If I don't surface by Wednesday, send in reinforcements, will ya?

Piper Denna

Romance is sexy!