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The Origin of Mr. Blank: A guest post by Justin Robinson
Today’s guest is Justin Robinson! He’s the author of the very recently published, Mr. Blank. This has been on my radar since I first saw the announcement from Candlemark & Gleam! It sounds amazing. Fast moving and full of twists! Anyway I’m rambling. Point being, Justin Robinson is here today to share his creation of Mr. Blank’s character with you!!! I’m loving this post, but I’ll stop talking and let you enjoy it. Take it away Justin! The Origin of Mr. Blank I swear, for the first month, I thought I was working for the Russian mob. It was a…
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Kimberly Kinrade talks YA Fiction. Plus, win her newest book!
The Mass Appeal of YA Fiction – It’s Not Just For Teens Guest Post by Kimberly Kinrade Chances are you or someone you love is addicted to Young Adult fiction. In all likelihood, you know many non-teens who fall into this category. For those who just don’t understand the fascination, or who worry about your loved one’s mental health, I’m here to help. Young Adult fiction didn’t start as a genre so much as an age classification for books. Depending on who you ask, (or what you read) YA lit falls somewhere between Middle Grade and Adult literature and is typically…
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Keith Domingue talks writing!
It’s all about Keith Domingue today!!! As you may recall, I reviewed Luthecker earlier this month and guys…seriously? It’s amazing! ESPECIALLY if you love Thrillers. Trust me. You need to add this to your reading list. Keith is here today to share with you his opinion on writing. Are you a budding writer? This post is for you. He’s a smart man, but that will be obvious when you read this. So without further ado, I’ll give the floor over. Enjoy! Write what you know…or not. “Write what you know” is common advice given to writers when they begin their…
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An Interview and Giveaway from Mike Slabon!
Mike Slabon is here today! If you’ll recall, he’s the author of Undead Reckoning, a book that is all about a mix of zombies and utter hilarity. You should really read this one if you love all out humor :). It’s well worth your time. Without further ado, I’ll give the floor to Mike and his interview! Make sure to read on. There’s a giveaway too! 1) Undead Reckoning is being made into a movie. What is the tagline on the movie poster? I should preface this one. Dead Reckoning is form of orientation where one uses identifiable landmarks to…
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Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Keeper of the Black Stones
Today I’m happy to help Glass House Press unveil the cover of their upcoming release: Keeper of the Black Stones by P.T. McHugh! Click the book cover to add this title to your Goodreads! Awkward in his own skin, shy around girls and worried about anything and everything, Jason Evans is just like a million other teenage boys in high school, with one very large exception: he has been given a gift that allows him to jump through time. A set of stones has fallen into his lap that gives him access to any place – and any time –…
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Book Review: Velveteen
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Velveteen *Series: Velveteen #1 Author: Daniel Marks Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 464 Release Date: October 9, 2012 Source: Publisher ——————————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Violence ——————————————————– HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who don’t mind graphic scenes, and unflinchingly morbid humor. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Velveteen Monroe is dead. At 16, she was kidnapped and murdered by a madman named Bonesaw. But that’s not the problem. The problem is she landed in purgatory. And while it’s not…
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Book Review: Undead Reckoning
Media Type: Print Book Title: Undead Reckoning Author: Mike Slabon Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 455 Release Date: December 15, 2011 Source: Author ————————————————- Intended Reading Group: Adult Genre: Horror / Satire? ————————————————- HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who don’t mind violence in their books, and are okay with a lot of plot hopping. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N When Eddie Griffin becomes the youngest NFL rookie to win the Super Bowl, little does he realize it will save his life. The day he pays a post-Super Bowl visit to the troops stationed…
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Book Review: Three Parts Dead
Media Type: Print Book Title: Three Parts Dead Author: Max Gladstone Publisher: Tor Books Pages: Hardcover; 336 Release Date: October 2, 2012 Source: Publisher ——————————————- Genre: Urban Fantasy HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy the UF genre, and are okay with starting off a little lost. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N A god has died, and it’s up to Tara, first-year associate in the international necromantic firm of Kelethres, Albrecht, and Ao, to bring Him back to life before His city falls apart. Her client is Kos, recently deceased…
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Book Review: Luthecker
Media Type: Ebook Title: Luthecker Author: Keith Domingue Publisher: Domingue, Inc. Pages: Paperback; 376 Release Date: July 24, 2012 Source: Author —————————————— Genre: Thriller HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love a good, fast-paced thriller with vivid characters. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon ALEX LUTHECKER lives off of the grid. He prefers the comfort of the night. He avoids the crowded and chaotic daylight hours, because the relentless anxieties of the multitudes overwhelm him. This is because Alex has a rare gift. He is a pattern reader. Patterns in nature, patterns in…
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Coming Soon on HDB… (10/7/12)
Last week was a little spotty I know. It’s T-minus 2 weeks to the wedding and my brain is a little mushy! These next two weeks will be a little less than normal. On the bright side, there’s a lot of great stuff coming up this week. So let’s get to it! ********** MONDAY/TUESDAY To start the week, a review of Luthecker by Keith Domingue. This is a thriller that has captured my imagination and I’m still not even quite done! This might go up tomorrow or Tuesday depending on when I finish the book, but I’ll be sure to let…