http://adorobooks.com/wp Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:56:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're doubly delighted to make Lin Robinson's FLESH WOUNDS available to readers--decades after these slices of "noir" were cult classics in hip urban weeklies all over the west. Not just because of the lacerating and penetrating nature of the writing, but because of the perfect marriage of the ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=20 We were happy that Grayson chose us to host his blog-based serial of SKY SEEDS, and even happier that he has wrapped up this thrilling story so we can offer it in a cross-platform eBook format. SKY SEEDS drew a lot of commentary while in serial form: nice to see ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=22 Another book from Lin Robinson, our most prolific author.  This one's a novel and we don't know whether to call it a mystery, action, sports or travelogue. Set in Mazatlan, Mexico, SWEET SPOT follows Mundo Carrasco--national baseball hero turned journalist--through the riot of Carnival a step ahead of getting ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=17 These are exciting times at Adoro Book Works, the little press that probably could and may yet. Adoro was founded with the idea of innovating ways in which literature reaches readers. Our initial offerings were mostly paperback books: we did that in creative ways, but mostly at the back end ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=11 We've gotten a lot of questions about just who and what Adoro is all about. It's complicated. It's basically experimental, an attempt to do some innovative things and stretch the envelope of what a small, internet-based press can accomplish in regard to penetrating the traditional market and producing books of notable quality. (Not ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=9 To those who have asked about submissions: Sorry, but Adoro is not open to submissions at this time. We are small, working on getting established and don't wish to get swamped at this point, nor to cause long waits for authors. Until further notice we are searching for writers to invite, rather ... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=7 Adoro means "I worship" or "I love" in Spanish, Latin, and Italian. Hence, "Adoro Books" Also Ad Oro, roughly translated from Latin, means "Going for the gold..." We think of this is the Olympics sense, not sheer greed. But we're not adverse to making a buck... http://adorobooks.com/wp/?p=4