Fifty Shades Of Grey - Satire of Fanfic?

An interesting blog post theorising that Fifty Shades of Grey could be a satire.

Showcasing Echelon Press Authors - Karen Syed

Lost and Found


Allison is not having her best day. Thanks to the weather, an insignificant flyer on her windshield opened up a big ol' can of worms. Even the rain can't smother the sparks that fly between Allison and her new neighbor.



About the Author

Karen Syed owns Echelon Press. Every day is a success for her as she grows herself and her business. She has several novels published, along with articles and short stories. As a previous bookstore owner, she was nominated for PW for Bookseller of the Year. She is committed to encouraging everyone she meets to seek a more positive quality of life by reaching for their dreams.


She is currently writing a Steampunk series called Petticoat Junction. With more than a twenty-five years experience in the book industry, she hopes this one will propel her into the bestseller category.

Mommy Porn

This is what Eve Summers has to say about Mommy Porn.

RWNZ Annual Conference - Woo Hoo!

Reminder: the RWNZ Annual Conference is around the corner. Quoting from the RWNZ Newsletter:

The following editors and agents are attending the RWNZ Conference, Love is in the Air, and will be taking pitches on Friday 24 August and Saturday 25 August at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Auckland.

• Joanne Grant, Senior Editor, Harlequin Presents
• Haylee Kerans, Publishing Manager, Harlequin Enterprises (Aus)
• Nephele Tempest, Agent, The Knight Agency
• Erin Niumata, Agent, Folio Literary Management

If you have registered for the Weekend Conference and would like to book a pitch with one or more of the editors and agents listed below, then send an email to this year's Pitch Coordinator, Jo Fereday, at jo@jofereday.com listing your choices in order of preference. Please note that we cannot guarantee you will obtain a pitch appointment with all of your choices, but we will do our best.