Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday

 Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating

This week, I'm featuring:
Soulmate (Ganzfield, #6)
6th in the Ganzfield series

What are you waiting on?
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Interview with S.D Shortwinter author of Tip of the Spear



Cover for 'Tip of the Spear'
Scipio Elysian is an ancient Legionnaire that - at an important moment in time - managed to really piss off God. Now, however, he has the 506th Shock Troops straight from the dark side at his disposal...and a nasty plan that will turn Europe into a bonfire.
Sabine’s latest assignment takes her to London, to protect the daughter of an international arms dealer targeted by Elysian’s damned souls. Vanessa Zhou, unfortunately, is absolutely thrilled to be in danger from dark denizens. Sabine joins forces with Awair Overjohn (walked in front of a bus, 1957) and Max Robespierre (guillotine without trial, 1794) to counter Elysian and his second in command – the certifiable Lizzie Borden.
Does Sabine have an idea on how to stop the madness? Yes, in fact she does. She fully intends to slice off Elysian’s gentleman sausage and feed it to him.
During the battle to stop an all-out war, Sabine discovers true sacrifice in the most unlikely of circumstances - and something she hasn’t known for a thousand years in God’s service ...friendship.
1 ebook, open internationally
Please check out our interview below, and fill out rafflecopter to enter


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Thank you Daniel for the interview and giveaway:

--The Twitter version: tell us about your book in 140 characters or less.

God's most decorated warrior is a 15-year-old girl with daddy issues. Sabine Mellde, a lonely teenage angel, is trying to earn her wings…despite a series of mishaps that have caused Heaven’s insurance premiums to skyrocket. Simply put, she’s screwed.

--How did you get the idea for the story?

I’ve been working on an infrastructure in Heaven for 15 years, where extraordinary people work for God in their afterlife. Sabine is the adopted daughter of a minor character from another book. I’m adopted, too, and like her, I’ve never really fit in.

--Which character would you most/least like to have dinner with?

The Archangel Michael, for sure. Like me, he’s a big movie fan, enjoys cheeseburgers and the latest technology. Plus, he’s 13 billion years old, so there would be a lot to talk about.

--What are some of your favorite books? Do you still have much time to read?

Anything by Barry Eisler or John Sandford. I grew out of Patricia Cornwall, but I used to be huge fan. And no, I don’t read much anymore. Too busy.
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-Do you have any other works in progress? Any teasers or release dates?

Poison Well will be out soon, which chronicles the rocky start of the Joint Human Analysis Directorate in Heaven. The Directorate tracks murderers and their victims for God. I don’t do sequels, mainly because I think the focus should be on the story in front of me, not the next one.

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-If a fairy godmother told you your life could be like a favorite book for 24 hours, which book would you pick and why?

That is an interesting question. Harry Potter, of course…except I would go to Vegas with those powers and cheat at blackjack! Mad stacks of money!


--Do you need anything to write (music, coffee, etc)? Are there any songs on your playlist- songs that inspired you or that were playing while you wrote?

Silence, just sweet silence….but I will take a break with Leona Neass or Filter.


--If you could have any superpower what would you choose?

I’m a guy. What would any guy want? To see through clothing, naturally.


--Besides writing, what do you like to do in your free time?

I restore antique vehicles. My last one was a WWII Jeep and I’m working on an old Volvo now. I enjoy hunting for the parts in spooky car graveyards.


--Is there anything else you want to add or say to your readers?

Enjoy your family while you can, those kids will be off before you know it. If it’s a choice between a great book and a day with your children, choose the kids.

Lightning round: this or that?
Vanilla or chocolate? Vanilla.
Edward or Jacob? No idea what you are talking about.
Hockey or soccer? Soccer
Ebook or paper? Paper.
Salty or sweet? Salty.
Beach or mountains? Beach.
Phone call or email? Both.
Early bird or night owl? Early bird.
Dog or cat? Dog.
Messy or neat? Neat
Ninjas or pirates? Pirates, aaarrgh.

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Review Copy Cleanup Challenge



Challenge guidelines:
✦ This challenge runs from 1 to 31 March, 2012
✦ Sign-ups are open until 15 March 2012. After that the linky list will be closed and participation in the challenges and giveaways won't be possible for anyone who hasn't previously signed up.
✦ To sign up, just fill in the Mister Linky form below. Link to your sign up post directly, please!The Linky is the same for both our blogs, so you only have to sign up once.
✦ When you post your sign up post on your blog, either include the challenge button with your post or link it back to this article so that people know where to sign up. Thank you!
✦ Every book you received for review counts towards the challenge, both ebooks and hard copies, including all genres and lengths.
✦ You don't need to follow the two hosts in order to be able to sign up for the event (although it's appreciated), but you do have to follow us in order to be able to enter our giveaways. In order to be entered in the giveaway, simply complete the given challenge and add the link to your post in the linky list.
✦ Challenges will be posted every week on Fridays and will last throughout the week until Thursday the next week. Every challenge ends with a giveaway. To enter in the challenges and giveaways, simply add the link to your challenge post in the Linky list in the main challenge post. It will be posted on both blogs.
✦ At the end of the event we will host our Massive Giveaway. This contains tons of prizes donated by awesome authors. All you'll need to do in order to enter this giveaway is to fill in a Rafflecopter form - as simple as that. :)
✦ Most of our giveaways will be open INTERNATIONALLY but you'll find all the relevant info about each giveaway when we post the challenges.
✦ Feel free to use the #RCCleanup hashtag on Twitter for your RCC related tweets or join in the Twitter party at http://tweetchat.com/room/RCCleanup and meet lots of lovely bloggers :)

Challenge schedule:

✦ March 2 - Show Off Your Pile
✦ March 9 - Cuddle Up With a Book
✦ March 16 - Don't Be Such a Tease!
✦ March 23 - Mysterious Meet-up
✦ March 30 - Love Will Find a Way
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Monday, February 27, 2012

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading 2.27


Welcome to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? This is a meme started at Book Journey, and it's great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well… you never know where that next “must read” book will come from!
Someone Else's Life
Source: Teen Book Scene
 By :Dale, Katie 

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

IMMB 2.26

 IMMB was started by Kristi at The Story Siren. I use it to showcase books I receive and as a social aspect for the blog. To sign up and find out more here

Operative (Ganzfield, #5)
Source: Spencer Hill 
my review HERE

Someone Else's Life
Source: Teen Book Scene
Currently Reading 
I also won a $5 giftcard from Twisted Sense! Woot and thank you!

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

What do you think of negative reviews?

Personally, I tend to not really post many negative reviews because several of reasons:
1-I’m pretty good at picking what I will like
2-When I do pick one I don’t like, I usually don’t finish, and I don’t think it’s fair to review an unfinished book.
3-I hope to be published one day and I don’t want to burn any bridges.

Do you post them or not and what's your thoughts?

Friday, February 24, 2012

Follow Friday 2.24


 RULES
To join the fun and make new book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:
(Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee & Alison Can Read}
(Required) Follow our Featured Bloggers
Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say “hi” in your comments and that they are now following you.
If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followed
Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followers
If you’re new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Question: (activity) Take a pic of the place you like to read most.
A: Don't know if its my fave, but I read mostly on the couch. That said, I read everywhere--bed, car, you name it. 
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I know it's not me reading, but it is my couch and my beautiful family.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Review: Operative by Kate Kaynak

Operative (Ganzfield, #5)
Operative by Kate Kaynak
Maddie and the rest of the team must catch the person selling classified information to terrorists--before they become the targets.
Publishes in US: March 15th 2012
5th in Ganzfield series, 6th Soulmate releases Dec 2012
Source: Spencer Hill

My Review:
    Operative is as full of amazing as I've come to expect from Kate Kaynak. She did not disappoint, and the only complaint I have is that I have to wait for Soulmate.
    Maddie is brave as ever, and I continue to admire her initiative and her concern for others. I'd really love to be more like her, and that would be true even if the hotness that is Trevor wasn't part of the package deal. Their relationship is so sweet to watch, and I love how it keeps developing, even though they had me a bit nervous at the beginning of this one, because I wasn't sure how things would be fixed.
    Kate writes some of the best secondary characters I've ever read as well. They all have so much life, and I'm always eager to find out more about them. It is hard though because she writes the story her way, and it's not always the easiest to read because it can break your heart.
    I am amazed at how she keeps surprising me and throwing in a curveball just when I think I have everything and everyone figured out--shows the mark of a true and talented author. I'm honored that she sends me her books to read, and that I can call her a friend as well.
    I've said it before, and I don't mind repeating, if you haven't read this series, you are seriously missing out! It's consistently been on my list of favorites that I recommend to anyone. Great characters, writing that's superb and evokes so much emotion while still managing to leave me on the edge of my seat. 

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Interview with David Estes author of Angel Evolution


Angel Evolution by David Estes
Cover for 'Angel Evolution'
When Taylor meets Gabriel at college, she is in awe of the subtle glow that surrounds him. No one else, not even her best friend, seems to notice.
Something about him scares her.
Is all as it appears? While Taylor struggles for answers, she finds herself in the middle of a century old war centered on one miraculous revelation: evolution.
5 ebook copies up for grabs, open internationally. Please check out and comment on interview below :)

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--The Twitter version: tell us about your book in 140 characters or less.
Girl meets boy who is an angel on a mission to seduce her. BFF meets boy who is a demon on a mission trying to stop the angel. Epic battle.

--How did you get the idea for the story?
I was inspired to write Angel Evolution by my wife, Adele.  Before I met her, I never believed I would have an idea good enough to write about.  She convinced me to pursue my first idea and just go with it and see where it would take me.  The Evolution Trilogy was born!  When I first started writing Angel Evolution, I had no clue that it might turn into a one thousand page trilogy.  The more I wrote, the more the story took on a life of its own and some of the characters changed in ways I never expected.
I’ve officially caught the writing bug and have written eight books in fifteen months!
--Which character would you most/least like to have dinner with? 
Awesome question!  I would most like to have dinner with a character who is in all three books, but is most prevalent in the third book.  His name is David and he’s Gabriel’s (the main male character) younger brother.  He changes throughout the trilogy in ways that will make you shiver and cringe.  I’d love to pick his brain on what makes him the way he is.
The character I’d least like to have dinner with is Dionysus, the angel puppet master.  His evil pervades all three books and I just think dinner with him would be a real drag.

--What are some of your favorite books? Do you still have much time to read?
I have so many favorite books it’s hard to pick just a few, but I’ll try.  At the very top of the list are any books by authors like Dean Koontz and J.R.R Tolkien.  Tolkien was my favorite author as a child, while Koontz became a favorite of mine later in life.  Each of them have an uncanny ability to weave words into a book, like threads into a tapestry.  I have also been inspired recently by Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games and Amanda Hocking’s numerous series—each have both seemingly come out of nowhere to gain immense popularity.  They are both great storytellers, which is what I hope to be. 
I love, love, love reading and I will never stop no matter how busy I am.  I sneak it in whenever I can.  My wife calls me ‘Brick’, after the child character from the TV show The Middle.  In the show, Brick is constantly reading no matter where he is.  That’s me.  We’ll be watching TV and then a commercial will come on and Adele will run back into the kitchen to get a drink, and when she comes back, I will have my book out, trying to sneak in a page before the show comes back on!  So while I don’t have nearly as much time as I used to because I work full time in addition to my writing, I still manage to read enough to satisfy my addiction.

--Do you have any other works in progress? Any teasers or release dates?
Besides spending time with my wife, writing is my favorite thing to do, so I’m keeping very busy.  I’m working on a number of other projects while launching the Evolution Trilogy.
My current project is a YA post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller written from the perspective of two characters in alternating chapters.  Without giving two much away, the two characters (one male and one female) come from very different walks of life, but are thrust together unexpectedly.  As their lives intertwine, they must seek to bring balance to a world that is out of control.   I hope to release the entire trilogy in mid-2012. 
I have recently finished a YA novel about a boy with a very unique disability and one hell of a sense of humor who meets loads of interesting teenagers on a suspenseful yet funny adventure to uncover the truth about the father he never knew.  I am seeking an agent for this novel but am still open to self-publishing it if I am unsuccessful.
I have also completed the first four books in a children's series aimed at kids between the ages of 7 and 10.  It's a classic superhero story about a girl who meets a strange animal who leads her to a treasure chest in the middle of the forest.  The chest contains a gift that allows the girl to perform miraculous feats.  I have another two books planned for the series, which I will be working to complete in 2012.  The first book in the series is currently being reviewed by a large children's book publisher.
My remaining projects range from a variety of children's novels from the fantastical to the downright silly, to my next venture into YA fantasy, and to the creation of an adult suspense/mystery series with a strong and interesting male character.  I have written the first page of more books than I can count without taking off my shoes!

--If a fairy godmother told you your life could be like a favorite book for 24 hours, which book would you pick and why?
I have lived in so many different worlds in my mind that I feel like I am trying to choose my favorite child.  (Not that I have kids yet, but if I did, ya know what I mean?)  There are great series like Tomorrow When the War Began, but although I live in Australia now, I would definitely steer clear of the Australia in that story—it is pretty much just a warzone.  Same goes for the post-apocalyptic country of Panem in the Hunger Games.  Although still dangerous, I might choose the monster-infested world in the Percy Jackson books.  That is, as long as I am a demigod offspring of one of the Greek gods!  Another good option would be Hogwarts.  Again, dangerous, but worth it to be able to use magic!

--Do you need anything to write (music, coffee, etc)? Are there any songs on your playlist- songs that inspired you or that were playing while you wrote?
I don’t need anything in particular to write (except my laptop, I guess, although I’m always jotting down notes and even whole sentences in my iPhone too), I generally have my iPod on when I’m writing because I tend to write in public places.  On the ferry to work, in a café at lunchtime, at the swimming pool: I write everywhere so I need music to block out the distractions. 
Good question about the songs.  The beginning of each part (each book has four parts) in the Evolution Trilogy, begins with a few bars from a song that relates to the chapter.  So I guess those would be the songs that inspired me.  They range from Lady Gaga to Pearl Jam to Bryan Adams.

--If you could have any superpower what would you choose?
This is a cool question for me because of the children’s series I’ve been working on which involves superpowers.  There are so many to choose from, but I think I’d go with teleporting, like the characters in the movie Jumper.  I love travelling, meaning seeing new places, not the act of getting there.  If I could avoid the airports—the security checks, bad plane food, lack of sleep and comfort—that would be awesome.  Plus, just imagine how much more time you’d have if you didn’t need to commute anywhere!!

--Besides writing, what do you like to do in your free time?
Writing…oh wait, you said, besides writing.  Number one is spending time with my wife, Adele.  We are soul mates in every sense and are happiest when we’re together.  We love to go to the beach, swim laps at the pool, play tennis, read on the daybed on our balcony, watch movies, or just hang out.  I wish I had more free time at the moment to do all of that, but working a full time job, writing, and promoting my published books has made free time quite scarce!

--Is there anything else you want to add or say to your readers?
While I don’t particularly enjoy promoting my books, I really enjoy connecting with my readers.  I do it via my blog, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Book Blogs.  See below for links to where you can find me at all of those places.  If you send me a message, I will respond.  (I take this promise more seriously than any other!)
Follow me on Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/davidestesbooks
Friend me on Book Blogs:  http://bookblogs.ning.com/profile/DavidEstes
Oh yeah, and my books are available on Amazon.com in print and anywhere e-books are sold (Kindle, iBooks, Nookbooks, Smashwords.com, etc.)!
Happy reading!

Lightning round: this or that?
Vanilla or chocolate?  Chocoholic
Edward or Jacob?  Jacob—I always root for the underdog
Hockey or soccer?  Hockey—play it, watch it, love it (although I played soccer too)
Ebook or paper?  Paper is still the best, but I am now reading books on my iPhone because I don’t own an e-reader.  It’s actually not as bad as it sounds!
Salty or sweet?  Overall….sweet, I get that from my mom.
Beach or mountains?  Beach!  I live at Manly Beach in Australia with my lovely wife, Adele.  We are at the beach constantly.
Phone call or email?  E-mail.  I’m a writer, after all.
Early bird or night owl?  Used to be a night owl, now an early bird.
Dog or cat?  Allergic to cats so gotta go dog, although my wife loves all animals so I might just have to deal with my allergies!
Messy or neat?  Neat—I have OCD (seriously, it’s bad)
Ninjas or pirates? Pirates are cool, but ninjas are cooler.

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Cover Reveal: Defiance by C.J. Redwine

Introducing DEFIANCE, coming this August!
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Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.
At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.
As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making. 

Enter to win a signed finished copy of DEFIANCE and an exclusive piece of DEFIANCE swag over at C.J.'s blog. Head there now to enter!

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Booking through Thursday 2/23

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Check out here for the question and to link up your post.
What do you look for when reading a book blog? Does the blogger have to read the same genre? Do you like reviews? Personal posts? Memes? Giveaways? What attracts you to a book blog?
Honestly, I visit book blogs the most because they have commented on my blog. 2nd most I visit because of giveaways. 3rd is when I am looking for reviews of a book I just finished to see what others thought after I wrote my review.
Otherwise: I prefer bloggers who have at least similar taste so I can see what they think about a book I'm on the fence about or I will try a book they rave about if I've dismissed for whatever reason.
Reviews and giveaways are the top thing that will keep me coming back to a blog besides those who visit me first, because I always try to return comments.

What about you?

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Booking through Thursday

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Check out here for the question and to link up your post.

I'm doing the question from last week because I missed it and wanna answer.
Have you every written any fan-fiction? If yes, why and for which book(s)? If no, would you like to and for which books(s)?
For that matter, do you ever READ fan-fiction??
I have written a chapter for Vampire Academy when I was waiting on the last book to come out, but I didn't get into it.
I've read a lot of fanfiction, mostly for Twilight and some for Vampire Academy.

Some of my favorites:
Wide Awake
Only Human
In the blink of an Eye
Peonies

Most of this was before I got into book blogging so I didn't have a mountainous TBR shelf,and a great source to get more suggestions. But there were some great stories out there, but also some not so great ones as well.

What about you? Read or write or neither? Got any Twilight faves to share?
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Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a topic brought to life by Jill over at Breaking the Spine. With Waiting On Wednesday you get to introduce to everyone upcoming books you’re excited about!

Thumped
THE CONCLUSION TO ONE OF THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT NOVELS OF LAST YEAR
It’s been thirty-five weeks since twin sisters Harmony and Melody went their separate ways. And now their story has become irresistible: twins separated at birth, each due to deliver twins…on the same day!
Married to Ram and living in Goodside, Harmony spends her time trying to fit back into the community she once believed in. But she can’t forget about Jondoe, the guy she fell for under the strangest of circumstances.
To her adoring fans, Melody has achieved everything: a major contract and a coupling with the hottest bump prospect around. But this image is costing her the one guy she really wants.
The girls’ every move is analyzed by millions of fans eagerly counting down to “Double Double Due Date.” They’re two of the most powerful teen girls on the planet, and they could do only one thing to make them even more famous:
Tell the truth.
What about you? Did you read Bumped? Do you want to read Thumped?
What are you waiting on?
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Indie Recommendations

Here are my recommendations from Indie authors for



The Light of Asteria: Kailmeyra's Last Hope by Elizabeth Isaacs My review here
Half-Blood (Covenant, #1)


Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout My review
Minder (Ganzfield, #1)
Minder by Kate Kaynak my review here


Destiny's Fire
Destiny's Fire by Trisha Wolfe my review here


Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens My review here
Rising Shadow (The Soterians, #1)

Rising Shadow by Jacquelyn Wheeler My Review here


Bridger by Megan Curd  my review here



Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison 

What are your favorites?

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I've been tagged

I was tagged by Smiling_Ina's Little Corner

THE RULES
You must post the rules.
Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you’ve tagged.
Tag eleven people and link to them on your post.
Let them know you’ve tagged them!

I'll find time eventually to come up with new questions and tag people ;)
Here are the questions:
1. What was your favorite debut novel in 2011?
Toss up--Jennifer Armentrout or Lauren Destefano

2. Who are your top five female heroines?
Rose from Vamp Academy, Hermione from Harry Potter, Nora from Light of Asteria, Maddie from Minder, Katy from Obsidian

3. Who is your favorite author of all time?
So hard. How about a top five... Lurlene McDaniel, Elizabeth Isaacs, Richelle Mead, Stephanie Meyer and JK Rowling

4. Who are your top three book boyfriends?
Gavin from The Light of Asteria by Elizabeth Isaacs
Dimitri from Vampire Academy (although I wouldn't mind me some Adrian) by Richelle Mead
Ash from The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa
Trevor from Minder by Kate Kaynak
Michael from Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison
Edward from Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Luc from Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers
Sebastian from Amber Frost by Suzie Davis 
Yeah. I'm indecisive. And stingy with the hotness

5. If you could switch roles with a fictional character, who would you want to switch with and why?
Hmm. Maybe Hermione

6. Which are your favorite supernatural beings? Why?
I like wizards-- dont know if that counts

7. Which book release are you most looking forward to in 2012?
3rd in Light of Asteria

9. Who are your top five favorite fictional couples?
Rose and Dimitri, Gavin and Nora, Trevor and Maddie

10. If you could pick only one book/series to take to a deserted island with you, which one would you pick and why?
Oh Lord. Really? that's just WRONG. Twilight probalby

11. If you could live in any of the worlds created by any author, which one would you choose and why?
Harry Potter cuz its awesome. 


Great deal on some books

From LK Gardner-Griffie's site
(These are her words, I just cut and copied)

February is known for being the month for sweethearts… and while I’m not the majorly romantic type (I leave that to my characters) I found myself thinking about what sweethearts my readers are and wanted to do something to celebrate them. And then I ran across this picture which reminds me of what Katie and Timmy were like when they were small. Sooooo…..

For the entire month of February, the print versions of the award-winning Misfit McCabe series will be available for 25% off the cover price through my website. Use coupon codeNDD0Z8Z79YRD at time of checkout. That’s right, you can purchase Misfit McCabe,Nowhere Feels Like Home, AND the brand-new Tattered through the Griffie World storeand receive 25%, or more than $2 per book off.

And for those of you who have entered the eReader world, I’m not leaving you out!! For the entire month of February you’ll be able to purchase Misfit McCabe and Nowhere Feels Like Home in the digital format of your choice for 50% off the regular ebook price. ForMisfit McCabe use coupon code TX74G and for Nowhere Feels Like Home use coupon code YG82K.

Wait a second!!! I can’t leave Tattered out of the discounted book love. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you already can download Tattered for free (which will be the case for a limited time), BUT Tattered, is a part of the Chirenjenzie Lovapolooza(along with The Light of Asteria by Elizabeth Isaacs and The Willows: Haven by Hope Collier) so it will be FREE as a Kindle download from 2/13/12 — 2/15/12. The for the remainder of February, Tattered will be reduced by $2, so if you missed the freebie, get it on sale. Don’t have a Kindle? No problem, did you know that there is a free Kindle PC app as well as Kindle apps for other devices?

So thank you to my current readers (I love you all) and welcome to my world for all my new readers. I truly appreciate sharing my stories with you.

About the Books:

Book 1 – Misfit McCabe
When Katie McCabe accidentally burns down a neighbor’s shed, she thinks it’s the worst thing that could happen. Boy is she ever wrong. Hustled off to live with her Uncle Charley, Katie struggles with the changes in her life. The only bright spot is making a friend who wants to be more. But the first person she meets is an enemy with ties to her past who believes in dangerous retribution. How far is he willing to go? Katie wonders if she has the strength to survive.

Book 2 – Nowhere Feels Like Home
Stuck in bed with a broken ankle and reeling from the loss of her father, her home, and life as she knew it, Katie McCabe must deal with her anger toward the town bully and a world that’s fallen apart. Being cooped up in the house with Uncle Charley and three overprotective cousins isn’t helping. Despite her new family’s good intentions, Katie feels like a lonely outsider. Will she ever be happy again?

Book 3 – Tattered
What do Sunday afternoon court proceedings, cheerleader tryouts, and a book burning have in common? Katie McCabe is back in action.

After her nemesis Harvey is found guilty and sentenced to community service, Katie wants to believe her troubles are over, but Harvey won’t rest until he gets revenge. When blackmail rears its ugly head, she’s caught in between friends and enemies putting her growing relationship with Tom at stake. Books go up in flames and Katie’s world rains down in tatters.






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Sunday, February 19, 2012

IMMB 2.17.12

 IMMB was started by Kristi at The Story Siren. I use it to showcase books I receive and as a social aspect for the blog. To sign up and find out more here

What I got/What I'm reading:


In Too Deep
Source: Flux publisher
Obsidian (Lux, #1)
My review HERE
source: netgalley
Brother/Sister
currently reading
source: interlibrary loan
Operative (Ganzfield, #5)
Source: Spencer Hill 
currently reading





Read Bridger for FREE!


Bridger by Megan Curd
Ashlyn McVean doesn’t believe in fairy tales. That is, until Ashlyn is thrown into the crosshairs of grudges her grandmother created long ago. After finding out she is one of two people able to cross between faerie realms, Ashlyn is faced with trying to understand her abilities, along with navigating a new relationship with her boyfriend, Liam. As if being on a centuries old hit list and dealing with crazed pixies isn’t enough, her new abilities mean trouble for Liam. Knowing her new life puts everyone she loves in danger, Ashlyn must decide what’s most important in her life between friends, family, love, and ultimately, realms.
My review HERE
Get it HERE

Thanks Megan, for sharing your awesomeness with us!
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Help!?!

Does anyone know enough about html (and blogger) to help me fix my comments? I have a customized template and I think that is why my threaded comments don't work and why there is a random "add a comment" link at the bottom that doesn't work.
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New Onyx Cover and Release Date Plus a sneak peek at Shadows


Now that's hot! I just read Obsidian, and while I'm a little sad I will have to wait longer, it's good news for Jennifer because as she says on her blog post
Onyx (Book 2 in the Lux Series) is going to be released in what they call mass market. I'm not just talking about mass market YA paperback size. What I really mean is that it's going to be in your local B&N and what not... and that takes some time on the distribution side of things. Everything from marketing, packaging, shipping, and storing. It takes time.
Here is the link to the Shadows excerpt
Which is pretty awesome by the way, but what else to expect from Jennifer? :)
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Friday, February 17, 2012

Cover Reveal: Finn Finnegan


Finn Finnegan by Darby Karchut

Finn (not bleedin' Finnegan) MacCullen is eager to begin his apprenticeship. He soon discovers the ups and downs of hunting monsters in a suburban neighborhood under the demanding tutelage of the Knight, Gideon Lir. Both master and apprentice are descendents of the Tuatha De Danaan, a magical race of warriors from Ireland. Scattered long ago to the four corners of the world, the De Danaan wage a two thousand year old clandestine battle with their ancient enemy, the Amandán, a breed of goblin-like creatures.
Now with the beasts concentrating their attacks on Finn, he and his master must race to locate the lost Spear of the Tuatha De Danaan, the only weapon that can destroy the Amandán, all the while hiding his true identity from his new friends, Rafe and Savannah, twins whose South African roots may hold a key to Finn's survival. Armed with a bronze dagger, some ancient Celtic magic, and a hair-trigger temper, Finn is about to show his enemies the true meaning of "fighting Irish."
Described as "kind of a cross between Harry Potter and the Spiderwick Chronicles, and it's a really fun read!" Finn Finnegan will be released March 12 2013 by Spencer hill press.

Follow Friday 2.17.12


 RULES
To join the fun and make new book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:
(Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee & Alison Can Read}
(Required) Follow our Featured Bloggers
Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say “hi” in your comments and that they are now following you.
If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followed
Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followers
If you’re new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Question: What is the most unique character name you've come across? 
The ones that come to mind are from Between the Sea and the Sky with Alandare, Esmerine and Dosinia. 


What about you?


My favorite read and review this week:
Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout

Check out my giveaways if you want while you're here:



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