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Random Scoop: Raging Against the Tattooed Cover Machine

I used to do Random Scoops when I first started my WordPress.com hosted blog. They were off-the-cuff posts on things that would just randomly jump out at me when I was scoping out other blogs,  reading, thinking about reading while cooking, reading when I was supposed to be cooking, wishing I could read – you [...]

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Random Scoop: Why, Yes, I'm a Mystery Reader, Actually

I used to do these “random scoops” all the time because it seemed for a while there that my brain never really tuned out to the romance reading/book side of myself. I would have these random thoughts about books and romances particularly during the oddest of times; out on a date with hubbster, playing on [...]

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Random Scoop: Long Haired Romance People…

…but a quick side trip first. Before I get to the long haired romance people part – Does anyone out there like The Thomas Crown Affair? Do you LOVE The Thomas Crown Affair? Do you want to roll in it and make it your DVD bitch? Well, too bad, I’ve already made it my DVD [...]

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Random Scoop: Pet Names, Take A Hike.

I just realized one thing that is a top five or so pet peeve with me and books. The overindulgence in the pet name usage. One main character notices a trait, or physical feature, something that reminds them of something and then from there unto The End, their new pet name is sprinkled liberally throughout [...]

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