Nov 21 2008
Through the fire of Mrs. Giggles
If you want to see your erotic romance ebook published, there is one site that you have to know about. Don’t assume that a woman who has the light-hearted online name of “Mrs. Giggles” is a light-weight, herself. Mrs. Giggles is THE premier erotic romance ebook reviewer. She also reviews print romance novels, but it’s her ebook review page that I have bookmarked: 
http://www.mrsgiggles.com/ebooks/index.html
She’s very good and has a highly respected voice because she knows what she’s talking about. I think the only people who read more are the actual editors at the publishing houses.
I haven’t yet been reviewed by Mrs. Giggles, and frankly, I’m a little nervous at the prospect. I’m not nervous because I don’t think my work will be treated fairly. On the contrary, I’m expecting that someday I’m going to be shown exactly what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong–which is what I need, but it’s never easy.
Reading her reviews is always a hoot. She reviews the good, the bad, and everything in between. She also gave Emily Veinglory’s novella Wolfkin 94 out of 100 (and with it, a hurricane symbol), which it richly deserved.
Mrs. Giggles isn’t a big fan of M/F/M, which I write, but she is fair with the books she reviews, which is why you should picture me taking notes. I make certain I read every review she does of a book that is even a little similar to my own. I think carefully if I’m doing any of the things she complains about.
So make a note of Mrs. Giggles and check the site very, very often. She can save you from making hundreds mistakes that other writers have made–if you’re willing to listen.
