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Self-publishing, here I come

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Thinking about…no, intending to self publish.  I’m very encouraged by the story of Amanda Hocking here. Not that I expect to make $2 million, but it’s nice to know self-published authors are coming out of the ghetto of the book … Continue reading →

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Balls to the wall

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Well, last year slipped under my radar, but not this one!  This year, I am going balls to the wall with my writing career, starting with bringing out as many e-pubs as possible. Anyone out there has any experience in … Continue reading →

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Newbie soaper

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Book #38 is the Everything Soapmaking book, by Alicia Grosso, which had me soaping within days.  It’s very helpful, clear and easy to follow.  I’d personally have enjoyed watching some more photos, although that’s basically eye-candy. Maybe I’ll just buy … Continue reading →

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Book #33: C is for Corpse

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Simona Taylor

I love love love the Kinsey Milhone series so much, I’m trying to space them out, even though I have the first 10 or so.  Apart from the gripping, finely plotted mystery, Sue Grafton’s characterisation is just so fantastic.  I … Continue reading →

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A story about Simona

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Thanks to Zahra Gordon of the Trinidad Express for a lovely article. Roslyn Carrington never dreamt of any profession other than writing. And good for her, neither did her “evil twin” Simona Taylor. Together, they have published 13 novels the … Continue reading →

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Simona Taylor’s part of Passion/Romance week at Harlequin

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Drop by the eHarlequin website and leave your comments at the Intimate Exposure forum.  It’s on for passion/Romance week right now! Click here to join the forum.

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Opal Mehta, gimme a break!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Book #27 is How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life by Kaavya Viswanathan.  Now, I wanted to read it not because I thought it would resonate with me, but because I was talking about her plaigarism … Continue reading →

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Simona Taylor: Pole dancer

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Interviewed a pole dancer today, and got a free lesson.  And some bruises.  Lot of bruises.  Enjoy. Simona Taylor: pole dancer. (Really!)

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Top ten best books about moms!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Hey!  Harlequin just named Intimate Exposure one of its Top Ten best books about moms! Check out the book here. And here’s the full list:  Top 10 Books about Moms Daycare Mom to Wife by Jennie Adams A Taste of … Continue reading →

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Can’t teach and write romance?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Simona Taylor

An American high school teacher is in hot water because parents don’t “approve” of her writing erotic romance.  What the hell?  This woman writes romance on her own time, and has it published under a pen name, as is her … Continue reading →

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