tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304927482011-07-28T08:10:26.620-06:00The FAQ and General Information Page for dee's book dish! Here you will find submission guidelines and anything else that might interest you!deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-29279989719492686722007-04-17T09:31:00.001-06:002008-05-03T16:44:54.401-06:00

If you would like to submit a book for a dish, please send it along to:dee's Book ReviewsPO Box 176Corbin, VA 22446Please be sure to include any pertinent information, such as a release date, bio information, or contact information. Please include an e-mail address so that I may contact you and let you know that I received your submission.Thank you.

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-16282485915837715162007-03-15T09:58:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:38:22.377-06:00

You bet!New author you really want to get the word out on? Send us their book and a press release. We'll dish the book and automatically consider it for FAB.Have news you want to spread around the web? Send it on over. We're working on new aspects of our site that will allow announcements!

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-4306491356719339422007-03-15T09:43:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:32:22.492-06:00

We try. We may not get to it right away, but we try and read books sent to us first. If you have a book that will be released soon and would like to have it dished on by a certain date, you may want to send us a note and let us know, if we think we can do it, we'll let you know. If we can't do it by the date you request, we'll let you know and the choice to send it will be yours to make.Please

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-75626768971444566572007-03-15T09:33:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:33:02.248-06:00

No. Sorry. It just doesn't work that way. We can't even promise a glowing dish. We have to be honest above all else. And our FAB picks are books that really speak to us or make us laugh or are just plain enjoyable. We may like a book, but very few merit the FAB title.

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-17292462097026486712007-03-15T09:29:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:26:43.397-06:00

Send us your book. We can't consider it if we haven't read it. At present, the dee's find their FAB picks by scouring the bookstores for new authors, and not only is it time consuming, not all stores may be carrying your book. You can e-mail us at deeanddeedish @ sbcglobal.net (once again, without the spaces) for the address to send the book(s). Please note, one dee is in VA and the other in

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-43875653815030619722007-03-15T09:18:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:27:35.349-06:00

At the present time, the dee's do not read many e-books. We are both very busy and do not have an e-Reader, so it isn't as easy for us to take e-books with us on the go. If you would still like us to dish on your e-book, we will be more than happy to do that, and you can send us the link at deeanddeedish @ sbcglobal.net (without the spaces). We are considering a separate week each month devoted

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-51690169439954758962007-03-15T09:10:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:29:56.738-06:00

There are a few exceptions to our FAB guidelines.If you are already established but will be introducing a new book under a pen name, the new book can be considered, BUT, we will not dish the books written under your other name during that week. We will mention you also write under that name, but the FAB week will be all about your new identity.If you have been e-published and are now breaking out

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1510855653328213032007-03-15T09:06:00.000-06:002007-03-15T15:23:40.900-06:00

Yes. 1) The author cannot have published more than 5 full length novels. 2) We prefer that the author has not yet hit any major bestsellers list. We are trying to get the word out about new finds, and chances are, if the author has a bestseller, we'll be reading it and dishing on it anyway. We love debut authors as well, so many times you'll find us spotlighting a brand new author.

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-73099318507897467312007-03-15T09:01:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:37:38.764-06:00

FAB = Fabulous Author/Book.Both dee's love to find new authors that write excellent books. In order to introduce our readers to great new talent, we initiated FAB. Each month, the dee's will each have an author they will spotlight. There will be contests, reviews of their book(s), and interviews. We encourage readers to post questions to the author and if you've read or pre-ordered the book

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-35339000877778049322007-03-15T08:06:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:30:25.960-06:00

More fun? For who? It just isn't in our nature to be cruel. Both of the dee's are writers (pre-pubbed, but still) and we understand the amount of work, blood, sweat and tears that go into writing a novel. So, if we don't like the book, we'll tell you, and we won't sugar coat. BUT, not liking a book is no excuse to belittle the author or all of their hard work. Sometimes we have very strong

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-72627003185762634452007-03-15T08:00:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:31:03.308-06:00

Technically? We suppose it is. If you look up the word review at dictionary.com then what we post falls into that category. However, we don't really feel like that's what we do. We say dish, because basically, we're just two friends talking about the books we've read. We say what we liked, what we didn't, and we keep it honest but not cruel.

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-78804863308073013492007-02-02T11:53:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:18:32.988-06:00

Well, 'cause we're pretty? Nah, that's probably not the answer you were looking for. In all honesty, we can see two possible answers, the first sounding totally conceited and just plain wrong, and the second being the truth.1 - (Totally conceited answer) Because we're extremely intelligent women who just happen to be right. About everything.2 - (The truth) That's actually not a question we

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-20928293828056495462007-02-02T11:01:00.000-06:002008-02-08T18:24:44.367-06:00

You know, this isn't exactly an easy question to answer, because really, who exactly are any of us? But, we'll try.dee - The only d whose name actually begins with "d". Busy wife and mother of six, aspiring writer (and she so totally rocks on with her bad self on the writing gig), when she's not homeschooling, waitressing, or taking care of her fabulous family, she's a readin'. You can of

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-5691453650207327322007-01-22T15:44:00.000-06:002007-01-22T15:53:16.940-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! If you are looking for our reviews, please click here or you can click the link on the side over there. We moved the review site so we could organize everything better and make it easier for you to find our dishes, and we love our new home, BUT (I know, always a but) we have this address here so we figured we may as well make use of it. So now, this site will serve as the FAQ

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167670879693333702007-01-01T10:49:00.000-06:002007-01-01T11:01:19.720-06:00

Happy New Year, you wonderful people! If you're reading this though, I'm a little worried about you. See, it's January 1, 2007, and we are not HERE anymore. This is the LAST post at this site.But don't worry, this site will stay up for a while, because it has directions to our new home. And we really want all of you to come on over to the new place and find us. It's a whole different atmosphere

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167587702967214602006-12-31T11:45:00.000-06:002006-12-31T11:55:02.986-06:00

Our readers picks for Best of The Best 2006Our readers have spoken, and they should be heard. As you all know, we held our last contest of 2006 recently. The contest was quite simple, really. We told you our Top Three Picks of 2006, and we asked you to tell us yours. Many of you were kind enough to respond, and we've compiled a list, based on what YOU liked best

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167372655006962002006-12-28T23:05:00.000-06:002006-12-29T00:10:55.326-06:00

Well now, that's not your normal and expected type of book for me to review, is it? Yeah, get over it. I needed to do a review. I was actually supposed to have one up yesterday, but I got lazy. I spent the day watching The Godfather with my hubs, then had to make him spaghetti. Who says tv isn't influential? Not his stomach, that's for sure.So why am I doing a review of a YA book that's been out

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167256497764736592006-12-27T15:54:00.000-06:002006-12-27T15:54:57.796-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! I hope each and every one of you had a very Merry Christmas, or Happy Holiday of your choice. I had a fabulous time and the kids are in hog heaven with all of their new toys. Now, I just have to find room for all of them! Before I get to today's review, I need to make a few announcements. First, please note that on January 1, 2007, we will be moved to our new home, Dee and Dee

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167163017770146512006-12-26T11:58:00.000-06:002006-12-26T13:56:57.946-06:00

How come every time I start a new review, I feel like it's confession time? And I'm not even Catholic! Well, here ya go... Nicholas Sparks is another of my guilty pleasures.He's one of those authors that I reach for when I need a really good cry. Every single one of his books that I've ever read has been a guaranteed tear-jerker. Now don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean that I think they're all

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1167057041742020332006-12-25T08:12:00.000-06:002006-12-25T08:33:17.126-06:00

Wow, it is early! Well, not really, but still... it is Christmas, so maybe I shouldn't even be on here yet. However, when you have six kids in the house, under the age of 15, there is no rest for the weary. But hey, I got the Between, Georgia audiobook AND the new Nicholas Sparks book, Dear John, so I'm not complaining at all. My family knows me so well!Besides, this is the perfect time for me to

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1166641252814160552006-12-20T12:26:00.000-06:002006-12-20T13:00:53.223-06:00

Yep, that's right - the contest is ending soon!If you don't enter, you can't win. If you don't win, then how are you going to start out the new year with new books?We're ending the December contest at midnight 24 December, 2006. Your entries or e-mails need to be posted by that day, or they won't count. Remember, all you have to do for this contest is send us an e-mail, or make a comment, telling

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1166186359202902392006-12-15T06:38:00.000-06:002006-12-20T08:58:23.396-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! In 2004, an amazing, life changing thing happened for me - my sister handed me a book that was sky blue and had a picture of glass slippers with cherries on the toes gracing the front cover. I didn't read the book right away because I hadn't really read in a long time. But then, a friend of mine borrowed this book and when she returned it the next day said, "You really should

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1166070880902270002006-12-13T21:45:00.000-06:002006-12-13T22:34:41.006-06:00

Hello. Lovelies! I know, I've been neglecting all of you and I am truly sorry. The Santa Shop at school is taking up all of my time and today Bear was sick. Not good. I promise, as soon as all of this ends, I will do better. So, did you hear? We are running a FABULOUS contest this month, and you, YES! YOU, dear reader have the chance to win SIX books. And although I thought this was a great idea

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165984353864248832006-12-12T21:41:00.000-06:002006-12-12T23:07:17.306-06:00

From dee :Ugh! I can't even believe I suggested this contest. How the heck am I supposed to choose only three books? Well, here you go, love 'em or not (and I strongly suggest you LOVE them, because, well - *I* do!) (Note: Click on the title to take you to my review. Click on the author's name to visit the author's own site)Dee's Number Three Pick:Werewolf Rising, by R. L. LaFeversThis was

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165980309030710082006-12-12T21:06:00.000-06:002006-12-12T21:26:40.213-06:00

And it's a wrap! Yes folks, it's that time again. We're having another contest! Are you excited yet? Well, you should be, because YOU could be the winner of some FABULOUS BOOKS that WE already love.Here's the deal:This week, Charity and I are going to each tell you what our TOP THREE REVIEWED BOOKS of 2006 are. This is not easy for us, you understand. If you are a regular around here, you already

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165705608381220782006-12-09T17:06:00.000-06:002006-12-09T17:06:48.403-06:00

Review to come. Promise.

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165537258496763352006-12-07T18:15:00.000-06:002006-12-07T18:20:58.523-06:00

Okay, I know I promised new reviews since I got my books yesterday, but it's not my fault. I swear it! I fell asleep last night at 9:00 (okay, probably that WAS my fault, but I was cranky and in a bad mood and seriously needed the sleep) and then this morning while at the school, the Santa Shop people delivered the inventory early. Remember me? Overextended PTO mom? So I've been at the school all

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165457474006821212006-12-06T20:09:00.000-06:002006-12-06T20:11:14.023-06:00

And a day early to boot. May be quiet until tomorrow afternoon! I'm hanging the sign on my door tonight that says, "SHHHHH! SHUT YOUR MOUTH, I'M READING!" I am so ready for some good reads. Talk to you very, very soon!Take Care

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165341752764490082006-12-05T10:51:00.000-06:002006-12-05T13:00:04.520-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! Like always, I hope this post finds each and every one of you in good spirits. I'm still surrounded by snow, but school is back in session and the house is slowly being restored to order. Which means I can finally sit down long enough to do a few things, like reading new books and reviewing them. I have an order coming in from Barnes and Nobel on Thursday, which means lots of new

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1165014188006988432006-12-01T17:02:00.000-06:002006-12-03T16:47:05.223-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! I want to start by giving a big shout out to Dee , who finished NaNo (no easy feat) and then celebrated by reading erotica - You GO, Girl! I'm snowed in here and you would think I would take advantage by reading and catching up on all my reviews I need to post - You would think wrong. I have spent the last couple of days fighting stir-crazy kids and re-reading my favorite

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164921697480124112006-11-30T14:35:00.000-06:002006-11-30T18:41:59.466-06:00

Warning: This review is not for kids. I repeat: This review is not for you, my darling daughter, so stop reading it right now. Also, if you are under 18, or at all squicky about s-e-x, then please, just skip on to the next review, ok?Now that we've got that established, can I just tell you that this book was HOT? OMG, it was hot.Now, I'm sharing guilty pleasures here, ok? And don't go all uppity

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164773036901911472006-11-28T21:55:00.000-06:002006-11-28T22:03:56.923-06:00

If you haven't already, go on over HERE and check out what Charity had done. She has been hard at work this month, while I've been off slacking with my NaNo novel. Seriously, the other Dee has just outdone herself.This is just to let you know that you will need to update your links, ok? We will be posting reviews on both blogs until the end of the year. That way, you can get used to us in our new

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164728644373399052006-11-28T09:38:00.000-06:002006-11-28T11:55:14.483-06:00

Hey there Lovelies! I hope every one is doing well today! We're still working on setting up the new blog page. I hope you will like it! I like it because you can search archives by the author. It is in no where near ready to go, but we do have our posts up over there and you can already search, just click here and you can see the rough form and let us know what you think! Would you like us to not

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164643624167680542006-11-27T09:57:00.000-06:002006-12-01T09:44:11.863-06:00

Oh, Lovelies! Do I have a book for you! My friend Michele sent me this book last week, and finally last night I had the time to curl up in my Breast Cancer print blanket all by myself and read. For three hours I sat in that chair, curled up in a blanket made with love and lost myself in this wonderful book. This was exactly what I was needing. That and the four day week-end I got to spend with my

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164468033800260062006-11-25T09:06:00.000-06:002006-11-25T13:18:43.976-06:00

Hello Lovelies, I do hope this post finds each and every one of you fully recovered from a Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, laughter, and love. And for our non-U.S. Lovelies, I hope this post finds you with all of the above in your life each and every day. I have been on an extreme lucky streak lately with regards to the books I've read. I have been so sure of my ability to pick up a

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164260073697195732006-11-22T22:05:00.000-06:002006-11-22T23:56:12.923-06:00

I have been in the middle of Whitney Gaskell adoration this past week. It all started a while back, actually, when this book here, Testing Kate, was released. I read about it over on the Literary Chicks website. You know how I love my LC, right? It started with Beth Kendrick, then Alesia Holliday, Lani Diane Rich, Eileen Rendahl and Michelle Cunnah followed. Meeting Michelle and Lani in New

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164152518684858552006-11-21T17:31:00.000-06:002006-11-22T09:35:06.893-06:00

Hello, Lovelies! And Congrats to the winners of this month's contest. I think Dee did a fabulous job putting it together and deserves a round of applause! Also, a BIG THANK YOU to author Kristan Higgins for judging! How cool is it that we had an author judge the contest?! Too, freakin' cool - that's how cool. I've already got next months contest set up, and it's just gonna be your average put a

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164127097770932822006-11-21T10:17:00.001-06:002006-11-21T11:03:00.983-06:00

I just got this fabulous e-mail from Kristan Higgins. She is our November Guest Judge for the Veterans and Rookies contest. Charity gathered up all of the entries and put them together, minus the names, for Kristan to be able to read through. She picked the winners. Yes, I said winners, plural. Since there were way more entries than we thought there would be, I just didn't feel right about only

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1164028096730142072006-11-20T07:04:00.000-06:002006-11-20T13:03:57.526-06:00

Hello Lovelies!!! Finally I'm getting another review up! I know, it's been a couple of days, and I apologize. But, I've been busier than a one legged man in A... oh, you get the picture. We here at DeeandDee have been working on switching over to the beta version of Blogger and it's taking a LOT of work. The reason for the switch is to make it easier for you guys to find reviews. They will be

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163956355721030522006-11-19T10:57:00.000-06:002006-11-19T11:51:55.233-06:00

Hey there lovelies. I hope this post finds each and every one of you in good health. I just wanted to do a quick post that explains a bit about the reviews I do and why.Before Dee invited me over here to blog with her, I had done a few reviews on my own blog Lip Service , I found, that while not the best at it, I really enjoyed talking about the books I read. And believe me, I read a LOT of books

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163775618016085492006-11-17T08:42:00.000-06:002006-11-17T12:30:59.250-06:00

Hello Lovelies! I've never reviewed an anthology before, so this will be interesting. What I plan to do, is give a short review of each of the three novellas in the book, with the BCC of each right before it. Sound good? We'll see. Of course I like it in theory, but in practice, it may not work as I want it to. Anyway. Don't forget, time is running short to enter our Veterans and Rookies Contest

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163672495541585632006-11-16T03:32:00.000-06:002006-11-16T04:49:50.376-06:00

Yes, I know this is "Veterans and Rookies" month. Yes, I know that Beth Kendrick is not actually a 'rookie' author, yet she may not quite be a 'veteran' to some of you, yet. But so what. This is MY blog (well, it's Charity's too, but this is MY review, so there!). And if I feel like telling you about Nearlyweds, then you're going to have to trust me.If you read my other blog, you know that I

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163624146435657212006-11-15T14:19:00.000-06:002006-11-15T14:55:52.570-06:00

Oh friends, November is just so full! We have fried turkey day coming up, my husband is off in Texas (the land of all things BIG, donchaknow?), Charity's done with that carnival, and I'm eeking out an average of 2500 words a day on my NaNo story. PLUS, we're doing this fabulous contest here at Dee & Dee, where you, our favorite people in the world (besides our kiddies and hubbies, and well, each

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163537291161821412006-11-14T14:27:00.000-06:002006-11-14T21:08:05.573-06:00

Well Hello, Lovelies! This review is for Lucy. She's already read the book, so it should be interesting to see how different our takes are. I had meant to do this review last night, instead I spent the evening in the hospital and then church for Miss Beautiful's School Fall Program. Then, since I had a full day of taking it easy planned, a friend called me this morning with an emergency and

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163463538834116262006-11-13T17:38:00.000-06:002006-11-13T18:18:58.856-06:00

I want to send a HUGE thank you to Charity this month. While I have been toiling away in NaNo land, she has been busy keeping the reviews rolling. Honestly, I don't have a clue what I'd do without her, and I'm glad I don't have to find out! THANKS CHAR!!Talk Gertie To Me by Lois Winston is another one of my New Jersey Conference buys. If you've never been to the New Jersey Romance Writer's

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163430508474908652006-11-13T09:04:00.000-06:002006-11-13T10:28:26.550-06:00

This review is for Deb R , because she voted first and her blog is fantabulous, just click her name and be hooked like me! I've been in a bit of a funk lately, my writing is not going well at all and that has me in a sad way. So yesterday I made a sappy CD from my iTunes, there are only 14 songs on it, but I went ahead and did a Music Meme with it, just click here to participate. It should be

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163272224504619822006-11-11T12:53:00.000-06:002006-11-12T14:24:36.913-06:00

Oh Lovelies, I have so many reviews to get done, I don't even know where to start! I let my kids look at the covers of the books I have lined up and let them pick where I should start. I'm not sure what it says about my children that they thought this cover looked cool, but I've never said Bear-Bear and Miss Beautiful were the most normal kids in school. (Click their names for pics.) And since I

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163175312520624982006-11-10T08:52:00.000-06:002006-11-10T11:56:02.086-06:00

Veterans and Rookies Yes, that's right. I wanted to tie in one of my most favorite holidays with this month's contest. And while I just LOVE me some fried turkey, that's not the holiday I mean. In honor of Veteran's Day (tomorrow), and because, well, I'm a Veteran (hey, after TEN YEARS in the Navy, you're darned right I'm a Veteran, and VERY proud of it, thankyouverymuch!), this month's contest

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163115933157641902006-11-09T17:38:00.000-06:002006-11-09T17:45:33.180-06:00

Okay, so I have about 9 reviews to get typed up and posted, along with 8 more books sitting in my TBR pile. BUT, I had to share this YouTube link with you. It is for the upcoming Atlantis Rising a debut for Alyssa Day. Not only is that cover one of the HOTTEST I've seen in a L-O-N-G time, this book looks so good, I have to have it NOW!!!Enjoy. And as always...Take Care

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1163025405349991902006-11-08T16:35:00.000-06:002006-11-08T18:06:30.926-06:00

OMG! Do you see that title?! Okay, so it probably isn't the catchiest of all titles ever, but it's better than anything I've come up with lately. Give me props, my lovelies, give me props ;)! Believe it or not, I started this review one week and one day ago. I've been in PAIN people, and anything I would have written would have been ludicrous, because they gave me some VERY powerful pain

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1162824780524284922006-11-06T08:33:00.000-06:002006-11-06T08:53:01.283-06:00

Thank you all so much for being patient with me while I recover from my oral surgery. I'm not quite 100% but I'm getting there, and the stitches should come out Wed!!!There was a tie in the voting process, so I put both names down on a piece of paper, put them in a hat and drew for the winner of the Jennifer Scales books, best I could do with a tie.Lucy you have won a signed copy of Jennifer

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1162598965840906162006-11-03T18:03:00.000-06:002006-11-03T18:09:25.856-06:00

Hi Lovelies! Just wanted to post a quick update. I had Oral Surgery on Wednesday, and unfortunately, it is taking me a LOT longer to recoup than I thought. There is a school carnival tomorrow that I have to be at, since I'm in charge of the food portion and I have 6 reviews I need to finish up and get posted.Winners to the contest will be posted Sunday at the latest, but I'm hoping to have a few

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1162227960141137082006-10-30T10:49:00.000-06:002006-10-30T11:06:00.156-06:00

Okay Lovelies, the time has come to pick the winners for this months contest! The mini-contest had two entries, and since I just can't choose, both of them will receive a copy of Playing With Fire by the beautiful Gena Showalter . Lucy and Christina please send your snail mail address to deeanddeedish@sbcglobal.net and I'll get the copies sent out!Contest Entries:Linda - I think I would like to

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1162162211151457262006-10-29T16:31:00.000-06:002006-10-29T16:50:11.170-06:00

Hello Dear Readers! I want to thank every one for entering the contest this month, I have been so very excited about it and cannot wait to announce the winners! The following is a list of all entrants for the main contest and the 3 winners will be announced on Tuesday.Robin SnodgrassAngelaJordanCherry RedKay (Gret)L. SalterbachLindaCherylChristinaSheriWhitneyIf I have missed anyone, please send

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1162062309777316712006-10-28T11:41:00.000-06:002006-10-28T13:13:29.776-06:00

What can I say about this book? What can I not say? I bought this book last week when I was in Borders with my daughter. She was looking for another Jennifer Scales book, and I was just looking. I'd noticed an ad for an author signing that day, and was pleasantly surprised to see the author still there. I really enjoy getting the chance to meet authors and hearing what they have to say about

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I must have been hit by the Good Book Fairy. The last several books I have picked up have been thoroughly enjoyable, and that thrills me no end. I love to do reviews when I liked the book. The book I'm getting ready to review was no exception, I started it and just gobbled it up! But, I'll get to that in a minute. First I want to remind everyone that there is still time to enter the contests we

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1161661253133596602006-10-23T20:27:00.000-06:002006-10-24T08:12:19.036-06:00

I have in my possession, dear readers, TWO of the books for this months contest. My lovely mail carrier delivered unto my mailbox this Saturday a package that contained BOTH the Jennifer Scales books, SIGNED by MaryJanice Davidson and Anthony Alongi and they threw in a very cool Jennifer Scales pin. So, it is with great regret I must now say to you, there will no longer be 5 books up for grabs.

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1161446946895652482006-10-21T09:50:00.000-06:002006-10-21T14:28:42.433-06:00

We are getting quite a few entries in this months contest, both in the comments section and through e-mail. Thank you to every one who is entering and spreading the word, and ThankYouThankYouThankYou, to the wonderful authors that are giving away signed books. The contest is still running and you have until Sunday, Oct. 29th to enter, so if you haven't yet, don't worry, there is still plenty of

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1161399446559197832006-10-20T20:08:00.000-06:002006-10-20T20:57:26.576-06:00

Isn't that just the cutest front cover you've ever seen? I mean, even my kids love it! Of course, trying to explain to my 6yo daughter why Michelle Cunnah put a bra on her book was interesting. Still though, all pink and pretty lace, with that little tag, it's just too perfect.And why am I reviewing another Michelle Cunnah book, when the last review I did was also a Michelle Cunnah book? Well,

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1161211513187663532006-10-18T15:46:00.000-06:002006-10-18T23:31:57.290-06:00

I think I've pretty much demonstrated how lacking I am at catchy title writing, so I've decided to not even attempt it anymore. I have, however, decided to make a secondary contest this month. That's right, a SECOND contest for the month! NO! I say, it is NOT enough that we have FOUR SIGNED books to give away! I MUST give away another one. Although, this one won't be signed, unless of course,

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1160937024510290322006-10-15T09:54:00.000-06:002006-10-15T12:30:24.650-06:00

So, catchy titles are not my forte. What of it? My shortcomings in the title category, do not change the fact that the title is 100% accurate. We at Dee & Dee Dish have a most excellent contest for you lovely readers this month. I'll break the details down for you at the end of this review, just know that it is HUGE! We have SIGNED books to give away this month. Books - yes, plural. Serena Robar

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1160526392215667642006-10-10T17:20:00.000-06:002006-10-10T18:26:32.306-06:00

I want that picture to be bigger. I want it to be HUGE so you can see it, and it burns into your memory, and the next time you are in the bookstore, you will spot it out of the corner of your eye, and you will be drawn to it, you will pick it up, and you will BUY THIS BOOK. Yeah, how's that for a review, huh?Ok, on a serious note, here's the deal. I am a huge fan of the Literary Chicks website. I

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1160498414380695812006-10-10T09:31:00.000-06:002006-10-10T10:40:14.476-06:00

Hello, Fellow Readers!!!!!! Hope all your reading has been happy lately (I know mine has) and you are getting some good recommendations from Dee and myself. Things have been incredibly nuts lately for us here at Dee&Dee Dish, so I apologize if it has been too far between reviews. I've already got 2 more books after this to review and several more for next week. Should be fun!!!Before I start

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1160062602918276582006-10-05T09:12:00.000-06:002006-10-05T09:36:42.983-06:00

The winner of our September Contest is BUNNY! Congratulations Bunny, you have won a $20 gift card to the bookseller of your choice!!!!If you would kindly send your snail mail addy via e-mail to clancys7@hotmail.com or asaandabbee@gmail.com , with your preference of bookseller, we will get the gift card sent to you.And, just want to give a quick heads-up (teaser) about our October Contest. I have

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1159803742761919332006-10-02T09:20:00.000-06:002006-10-02T09:42:22.780-06:00

Note from Charity: The following review is from our August contest winner, Rebecca. I think she not only did a fabulous job with her entry, but with the review as well. R.L. LaFevers is the featured author over on the Cherry Forums this month, so we're kicking it off here with another review of her latest Werewolf Rising. If I can talk Michael, who has also reviewed this book for us, Rebecca into

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1159630069257743422006-09-30T07:48:00.000-06:002006-09-30T09:27:49.340-06:00

Hey there, I know it's been a while, and I apologize. We've been running a contest so I chose to use that as my excuse not to post a review. Not a very good excuse, I know, but I've been busy! I'll probably be very busy for the next few months because I have taken a job and I work nights. One of the really hard things about this job is that it is for a major (and when I say major, that is an

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1159020269770614492006-09-23T08:04:00.000-06:002006-09-23T08:04:29.786-06:00

"Naw, Jem, I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." Scout, from To Kill a Mockingbird I can't think of a more profound line, in any book save the Bible, that totally captures my feelings about the world that we inhabit. Harper Lee, the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, could not have better summed up my feelings if she had asked me herself what I thought.

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1158956741706514512006-09-22T14:07:00.000-06:002006-09-22T22:21:56.186-06:00

In honor of Banned Books Week (September 23-30), we're having a contest!I'm doing a review on a Pulitzer Prize winning book that is on the Radcliffe Publishing list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. It is one of the 42 books on that list that has been either banned or challenged. To see a list of all 42 books, click here.What does my review have to do with the contest? EVERYTHING.

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1158603228633091222006-09-18T11:47:00.000-06:002006-09-19T12:06:36.403-06:00

Alright, confession time again - I read this book quite a while ago, but just had to do the other reviews first. Also, (Super Big Confession Alert) I wasn't sure I was even going to READ this book. That was, until I saw a review Marg had done on her blog Reading Adventures . I am a HUGE fan of The Plum Series , but have had a very hard time getting into the re-released romances of hers. I was

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1158179325473692912006-09-13T13:31:00.000-06:002006-09-13T15:40:32.146-06:00

From Dee:I know you've been waiting for this for a while. Well, so I have. Finally though, I have a day off, and I can be around when my oldest son, Michael (seen here) does his first ever book review for our book blog. He read "Werewolf Rising" by R. L. LaFevers. If you'll recall, Robin (R.L.) was here last month, when the book first came out. She very generously donated a signed copy of her

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1157827698360126112006-09-09T12:41:00.000-06:002006-12-13T21:37:05.576-06:00

If you have already read this book, you know it isn't a newly released book. It is, however, new to me. So, I thought I'd review it, because hey, I read it!I used to be a big fan of Hamilton's Anita Blake series, but lately, she's really seemed to forget who Anita was. I don't mind character growth, especially in a series, after all, character growth is essential to keep a series alive. The

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1157650222754297232006-09-07T11:27:00.000-06:002006-09-07T21:36:38.120-06:00

I told ya, I've been a reading fool lately! This makes four posts in a row for me and I still have several more to go, AND I'm going to the mall in a nearby town tomorrow, and this mall has a book store, so I will have many more reviews coming up! I also see that our stat counter is going up, up, UP, yet comments are still sparse. Drop us a line, wouldya? That way we know what you think. Let us

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1157485343850673142006-09-05T12:20:00.000-06:002006-09-05T13:42:23.963-06:00

But keep on them Bellagio Shoes. Yeah, that was my attempt at channeling the song Footloose by Kenny Loggins . I did a horrible job, but I gotta tell you - Leanne Banks nails it with her latest release Footloose . Before I begin today's review, I have a few confessions to make. Confession # 1 - I actually read two other books before this for reviews but I loved this book so much I had to review

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1157384051617748272006-09-04T09:33:00.000-06:002006-09-04T09:47:29.536-06:00

To tell you the truth, this will probably seem more like a FanGirl Squee Fest than an actual book review. I absolutely ADORE Vicki Lewis Thompson and her Nerd Books. As soon as I have one of these babies in my hot little hands, I read it all in one sitting. I don't drink the words in, I gulp them. For me, reading is the ultimate escape. I love to read books that let me experience a different life

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1156958837812088482006-08-30T10:46:00.000-06:002006-08-30T12:35:37.406-06:00

Hi, it's me,Chari-Dee, I know I have been very quiet lately, but I haven't had a chance to do as much reading this summer as I would like. And now that school has started back up - although PTO is keeping me very busy - I should start to have more frequent posts. In fact, I have 6 books scheduled to be in my mail box today, so the reviews may start flying for the next week. Dee and I have both

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1156444305932626102006-08-24T11:54:00.000-06:002006-08-24T12:31:46.096-06:00

Of course, I didn't just head into the Barnes & Noble at 11th&E in downtown DC and find this book. I was on a mission. I happened to be in town to meet some CherryBomb friends, and I knew that I had some hours to wait, and can you honestly think of a place that I like better than a bookstore? NOPE. So there I was... yeah, yeah, yeah, all alone in the middle of DC, in a bookstore, with NO KIDS,

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1156003842940966642006-08-19T10:03:00.000-06:002006-08-19T10:10:42.953-06:00

Entry #1 !!! We want to say Congratulations to Rebecca for winning the signed copy of R.L. LaFevers' newest release Werewolf Rising . Rebecca is 14 years old and a HUGE fan of R.L. LaFevers books. After reading her entry, it looks like Rebecca may have quite the career in writing herself!We want to say a BIG Thank You to every one who entered our very first contest here on Dee & Dee Dish. We are

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1155736030044161792006-08-16T07:43:00.000-06:002006-08-16T07:47:10.060-06:00

Yeah, I know that I said Char and I would judge, but I was just being silly. I mean, how are WE supposed to decide which one of those is better?So, we're putting it on you guys. YOU be the judge. In the comments section of THIS post, tell us which entry you liked the best. You have a little over 24 hours. Tomorrow at noon, I will come in and count the votes. Then, the winner will be posted. Once

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1155698761843120322006-08-15T21:15:00.000-06:002006-08-16T07:42:38.300-06:00

The contest is now closed and the 4 entries are as follows (I will state again, I sure wish I could enter but will be buying the book to read to Bear-Bear any way) (Oh, and these are in no particular order except the easiest way for me to post them - I'm lazy sometimes) all are exactly as they were received:Entry #1:My mom’s a cherry on the forums and saw your contest and since I’m a fan of Robin

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1155262835897601792006-08-10T19:52:00.000-06:002006-08-10T20:20:35.913-06:00

I hope my title wasn't too subtle, cause I really want ya'll to enter this here contest we have going on. In case you are just joining us there are only 5 days left to enter for a chance to win R.L. LaFevers' newest book WEREWOLF RISING. All you have to do is leave us a comment telling us a little bit about werewolves and what they mean to you. It can be funny, sad (you know, like The Day The

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1154852838526380032006-08-06T01:22:00.000-06:002006-08-07T17:29:37.473-06:00

...for our latest announcement! There is a new book coming out by a FABULOUS author, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with you. The totally amazingly talented Robin LaFevers, writing as R. L. LaFevers, has written a book called Werewolf Rising. It is going to be released on August 17th. I am so excited for this book and I'm going to tell you why. Sit back and enjoy this little tale...

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1154705766849878162006-08-04T07:24:00.000-06:002006-08-04T09:47:02.796-06:00

It is official, yes, official! I just filled out my paperwork and mailed me my check to the Joshilyn Jackson CDSSF(Crazy, Drooling, Screaming, Stalker Fans). And no, that link will not take you to the CDSSF web-site. Joss doesn't know about us and we want to keep it that way. If, like me, you totally adore this woman, send your check or money order for $75 to Dee c/o Dee & Dee Dish and I'll sign

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1154528472407333502006-08-02T07:14:00.000-06:002006-08-02T08:21:12.570-06:00

Since Joshilyn Jackson is here and there and everywhere this month, I thought I'd post about her here as well. Okay, not true, before she started popping up all of the world wide web, I had plans to post a review on this book for you. It just worked out that it would be at the same time she is prancing all over cyber space wearing her Ms. Popularity crown. But let me tell you, this chick deserves

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1153234432625763902006-07-18T08:27:00.000-06:002006-07-18T08:53:52.656-06:00

At least - the death of the Anita series for me. Today's review is of Danse Macabre by Laurell K Hamilton the latest installment in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series. I'm not sure how to go about reviewing this particular book. I went into reading it, expecting more of the same she has been putting out, Anita has sex multiple times with multiple men - Anita gets a new power - Anita has some

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1152800290423125272006-07-13T07:20:00.000-06:002006-07-13T08:18:10.436-06:00

No catchy title today - sorry, one just isn't coming to me yet. I'll try harder on the next review. I've been MIA lately, all over bloggerland, my sister came to town and I've been visiting with her and my family over at my parents house and today is my errand day but I loved this book and wanted to share before I got on with today's business.I just realized that the last two books I have

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1152471663753436432006-07-09T11:21:00.000-06:002006-07-09T13:01:03.793-06:00

Hi, it's me, Chair-Dee again. I want to thank Dee, cause she has now made it possible for me to blog over here whenever I want! She even changed the name to include me!! I'm pumped. As I explained over on my solo blog Lip Service , my nickname is Dee and that is why it is Dee & Dee. Also, if you want us to review one of your favorite books or a book that you have personally written, let us know,

Chari-Deenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1152307254258143122006-07-07T15:18:00.000-06:002006-07-07T15:20:54.273-06:00

Wow! Just - Wow! I'm blogging on Dee's Book Blog!!!!!!!! I am so pumped to be here and (I'd be lying if I didn't add) just a tad nervous. After all, Dee does great book reviews and I have a LOT to live up to if I don't want to let ya'll down. Dee is a very busy lady these days and she's invited me to do some reviews for this lovely new blog she has. I do some book reviews on my own blog (yeah, I

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1151706522021522232006-06-30T16:28:00.000-06:002006-06-30T16:28:42.026-06:00

I can't believe I'm doing this again. I really can't. But alas, it can not be helped. You see, I am now smack dab in the middle of novelist-worship, and this is my altar. I am doing another book review. Right after the last one. And it's the same darn author. I've never done this before, this back-to-back review thing, and I don't think I've ever plugged an author more than once. You can check if

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1151706471609459302006-06-30T16:26:00.000-06:002006-06-30T16:27:51.613-06:00

Ok, you have the image of this gorgeous book, now get off your computer and go buy it. (See, Char, I'm GREAT at book reviews! lol)My friend Charity got me hooked on Joshilyn Jackson. She didn't do it on purpose, but it happened all the same. Charity has Joss's site, Faster than Kudzu, linked on her blog. Charity also enters Joss's monthly contest, Blogging For Books (B4B). I had to check out the

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1151706375233677972006-06-30T16:25:00.001-06:002006-06-30T16:26:15.236-06:00

I just finished Guys & Dogs by Elaine Fox. I've never read any of her books before, though I have noticed them in stores. I actually went to Borders to look for this book last week, but couldn't find it, so they ordered it for me. I really wanted to read it after reading a very short review in my local newspaper. Normally, I'm not big on reviews, because everyone has different feelings about

deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106567263422534862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30492748.post-1151706287101682112006-06-30T16:24:00.000-06:002006-06-30T16:29:56.900-06:00

It's been a while since I've been here. I took a totally unplanned week off from blogging. I still checked out my friends' blogs daily, but just didn't have a whole lot to say on my own. I had stuff brewing up there in my head, and I think I was afraid to let anything spill out that I might need. Some of you may know how that goes. I will blog all about my lost week, but first I must tell you

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I just realized how much fun I have reviewing books. Now, this is not to be compared with the fun that I have WRITING, or the fun that I have BLOGGING. But still, it is fun. I know that I'll never be one of those big reviewers, because frankly, I can't stand most of them. And I know I'll never be as cool as the Smart BitchesWhile they have a great style, it is sooo not me. I love reading them,

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