Luna imprint

[Seonaid]

Anyone other than me read these? I picked up a couple because they were by authors I already enjoyed. From there, it was natural for me to go on and try the others. I've found the series is very hit-or-miss, but I really enjoy them.

For those who don't know, Luna is a Harlequin imprint (yes, the romance novels). They are basically fantasy/sci-fi (though mostly fantasy) romances. Some of them have more romance than others. http://www.luna-books.com

 

[trancejeremy]

When I was younger, I used to read just about every vampire novel available, and a lot of those were "romance". Or looked like them, they'd often have barechested models (of a guy) on the cover. I always hated buying them, because the clerk would always make a smart remark (Why do bookstore clerks always feel a need to comment on your purchase?)

But, no, I haven't read any of them, but some are those look good. Seem expensive though, $15...

 

[Seonaid]

Yeah, when I looked at the site, I was surprised. I buy them at the store and they're a "normal" price ($6-8). They do have an annoying tendency to be oversized, which, of course, ups the price.

Edit: I don't buy oversized books unless they're special for some reason and won't come out in normal paperback size.

 

[AdmundfortGeographer]

My wife has tried a few but she has head-explode moment because of the awful editing through out the whole line, moreso than is expected normally. She's a former editor so she spots things like that easily.

 

[Seonaid]

That's funny; I also have edited for money and I haven't noticed too many problems. I have noticed some mistakes, but not enough to say it plagues the whole line. :shrug:

 

[AdmundfortGeographer]

Well, to be clear, copyediting is fine.

It's her opinion that the developmental editing needed much more attention. She agrees that the line is hit or miss, the top of her loved list is C E Murphy's series set in Seattle. She loves it. But to her there are many other books in the line that needed better guidance and shaping from a development editor.

 

[Seonaid]

Haha! I would definitely have to agree with that one. It seems like some, particularly by the lesser-known writers, were rushed through the process. I have been completely turned off by some of the authors (Michele Hauf in particular).