Real Steel

We watched Real Steel last night. I really like Hugh Jackman, and he did the best he could. Some of the dialogue was silly. There was one almost monologue that went on and on. And on. Okay, dude. We get the picture. You finally understand you're a screw-up. There were also two incidents where the dialogue was so obviously expository, it was sad.

Both the villains were cardboard. I swear, they only got the parts because they looked like someone's image of the characters. The woman's foreign accent was so bad, my son and I laughed about it.

However, the effects were cool. I really liked the black bookie. I liked him as much as I hated the stereotype hick baddie. The point where the plot takes a turn at the junkyard was great and the kid was good, even if he overdid the spunkiness at the beginning a bit.

I didn't hate it.

4 Star Review

Tracy of One Good Book Deserves Another has a wonderful blog filled with honest, specific reviews. Wanting a no-holds-barred critique of my books, I approached her with some complimentary copies of my series.

Here are some excerpts from her review of ONCE UPON A KISS, the third Be-Wished book.

It takes a special sort of talent to put forth erotic novellas/short novels with a paranormal/fantasy bent and not only find the right balance between the sex, the romance, and the story, but to execute it well enough to be felt throughout each tale. With this third installment of her Be-Wished series, Willoughby once again proves she has such a talent in spades!



There are so many elements of this story and the series overall that Willoughby does so well. The flawless continuity and seemingly effortless flow of world building and exposition is impressive. Character reaction is at least relatively realistic in the face of some pretty wild and fantastical paradigm shifts. 


Three touching, emotional, and fabulously sexual erotic novellas/short novels into the Be-Wished series, and Willoughby is still going strong. Frankly, I just can't wait to see what she comes up with next.


Go here to read the whole review.

Exciting Reader Opportunity

One of my publishers, Ellora's Cave, announced that they've begun a fantastic, wildly successful promotional deal with select titles, and ALL IN was one of those chosen for the deal! I can't divulge all the details now, but I'll just say, I'm really excited.

I'll let you in on the nitty gritty in a couple of weeks. :D And believe me, it's killing me not to tell.