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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
12 Comments:
I have a Nook--and I love the convenience of it--but yes, I do pick up a hard copy now and then. Usually when I'm in the store and can't resist the cover.
I'm a Kindle convert. And all this time I swore I wouldn't ever want to read a Kindle. In the first place, most Kindle books are cheaper, and mine have already paid for the Kindle, since I bought mine on sale. And instant order saves on shipping. I'll see a book I want, and I'll order it on Kindle. I read my Bible on my Kindle, though I do keep those huge commentary books nearby, and I'm just glad I'm not skipping from place to place, but just reading straight through.
OH, also, I read a hardcopy book the other day--a small book, but it was hardcover. It hurt my hands. Kindle doesn't.
I have Kindle for Mac on my computer and iPhone, but have to admit I would much rather have the actual book in my hand. I only use the two apps when I'm some place that I don't have the current book I'm reading with me.
Beverly
I tried reading one of Colleen's books on Kindle for the PC. I don't think I got past the first chapter. It might be different with an actual Kindle and I can certainly see the value of instant delivery.
I LOVE my Kindle!! Since getting the Kindle, I haven't picked up a "book-book". I love the convenience of it but my favorite feature is the text size option since I have a hard time seeing smaller text. I am also able to highlight on my Kindle; it saves it nice and neat in "My Clippings". You are right, it is difficult to navigate to a certain chapter, but I think the pros outweigh the cons. :)
I'm a slowly becoming a Kindle lover! Originally I gave in to my husband's urging that this would be a good gift for me, because I get sick reading in the car & the Kindle has the text to speech. (I'm still getting use to this feature.) I love having almost 500 books in one little machine. I love that the prices are cheaper or even free, especially the classics. But I do still enjoy a "real" book too! My husband is a totally Kindle convert. He really feels like he reads easier on the Kindle.
I have a Kindle. I like looking for free books and downloading them. (I have 692 free books on it.) I like reading fiction on it, but not non-fiction. You're right: finding specific chapters and verses in the Bible is hard.
I'd rather have a paper book, however. When I pick up a book, I can smell it and feel the pages. Holding it, I remember the story and often feel nostalgic. On the Kindle I don't get any of that. I look at the title and can't remember what it's about. Plus, one of my favorite ways to read a book is the first chapter, then the last chapter. Then the second to last chapter, etc. I skip around. You can't do that on a Kindle.
Also, mine regularly crashes, so I have to hunt for where I was.
I would rather have a book. A book is like an old friend to me, I can open it up, feel the pages, smell the paper, it is comfort in my hands. A book is something I can disappear into when I'm tired of the realities of life. I would rather read than watch tv or a movie any day. The only thing I like better than an actual book is a book on CD, I still love being read to. Sorry, but as long as books are printed on paper, you'll never convince me to read on a computer.
Love my Kindle! I had the app on my computer and did ot enjoy reading on it. But when I got my Kindle it all changed. It is just so easy to have all my books with me. I never read dead tree books now. I go and look at the lovely covers at the bookstore, take pictures with my phone, and then go home and put them on my Kindle wish list. I love that I can read the first chapter for free and then buy only if it is a good fit with my reading wants. I still love books!! But I like ebooks so much more than dead tree ones. I read so very much more now. I find so many free ones on www.ereaderiq.com I have found navigating the Bible a little slow and frustrating but I am getting better at it every day!
I'm with Pam, I love my Kindle for fiction, but not for non-fiction. AND I love the free books. :-) Mainly, I like it for keeping book clutter from my home.
I love my Kindle too, but really only for fiction. If I'm reading the Bible or some kind of study book, I'd much rather use a hard copy.
wow, we did our own Kindle survey. Amazon should pay me. LOL
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