Author Archives: Racheline Maltese

We believe that we will Do the Thing!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

During the World Cup, the U.S. slogan was I believe that we will win. This, both before and after the U.S. was knocked out of the tournament, generated a lot of discussion both about the arrogance of Americans and the … Continue reading →

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Totally Bound’s New Imprint & Vegas Hustle

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

While Erin & I continue to recover from the Great Editing Adventure of July 2014 (and various holiday activities), it’s time to talk about other people’s books again.  I think the blurb alone will tell anyone who knows us, exactly … Continue reading →

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Romance @ Random: Begin Again review & True Blood recap (7.2)

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

This week I have two pieces up at Romance @ Random, both of which are a little more relevant to what Erin and I write than usual. The first is a review of Begin Again, a quasi-romantic comedy from the … Continue reading →

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More summer reading from Hachette authors

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

As many of you know, the drama between Amazon and Hachette (among others) continues. We don’t want to tell people to buy or not buy at Amazon. There are pluses and minuses for authors, Amazon employees, and consumers. Just because … Continue reading →

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Did the Thing!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

It’s time to celebrate what you got done this month!  Right now, I’m freaking out because of just how much more I have to get done this month, including answering some great Do the Thing comments here and on Tumblr, … Continue reading →

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Marriage equality, queer fiction, and Starling

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

The federal court in Indiana overturned that state’s ban on same-sex marriage today.  Some counties are already issuing licenses, and weddings have taken place.  In other, they are waiting to see if a stay is put in place in the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Starling’s hero, Paul Marion Keane

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

RWA-NYC‘s heroes and heroines of summer blog series continues.  Last month, they included an interview with the star of Starling, J. Alex Cook.  This month, the interview is with with the book’s hero, Paul Marion Keane. Choosing to call Paul … Continue reading →

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Torquere Twitter takeover tonight (and other news)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

Tuesday night (June 24, 2014) from 8 – 10pm EST, Erin and I are taking over Torquere’s twitter account.  While you can always bother us at our individual Twitters (@erincmcrae & @racheline_m), please come play with us.  We’ll be tagging … Continue reading →

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Romance @ Random – True Blood Season 7 Episode 1 Recap

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

Death! Kidnapping! Sex on top of cars!  Oh True Blood you are back, and you’re crackier than ever. Lots of fine, fine eye candy this episode, at least one shocker, and a whole bunch of spoilers from me over at … Continue reading →

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Do the Thing! – Trust, Part 2

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Racheline Maltese

Trust people who are nice to you. That sounds ridiculous to say aloud, but it’s really hard for a lot of people.  It’s hard for me. There are a few reasons for that.  One is that I’m from New York … Continue reading →

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