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Blog Tour – Tommy Batchelor Guest Post
Hi all! Today I’m proud to welcome Tommy Batchelor and his book, Lost on Spirit River, to my blog! Many apologies to Tommy, as this was supposed to go up yesterday. I’ve been working so hard to make sure his tour ran smoothly and guess who was the one who forgot her post? Doh. He’s here today to share with us a favorite memory from his childhood! Take it away Tommy! *** One of my favorite memories growing up?…Mmmm… I was about fifteen at the time and my Uncle and Aunt along with their two youngest sons had moved to the…
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Book Review: Hidden
When Ahmed’s parents send him to a residential treatment center known as Serenity Ridge, it’s with one goal: to “fix” their son, at any cost. But eleven months of abuse and overmedication leave him desperate to escape. And when the opportunity comes, Ahmed runs away to San Francisco. There, he moves into a secret safe house shared by a group of teens. Until they become independent at eighteen, the housemates hide away from authorities, bound by rules that both protect and frustrate. Ahmed, now known as Ben, tries to adjust to a life lived in impossibly close quarters with people…
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Book Review: The Lost Gate
Dan North knows from early childhood that his family is different — and that the differences are secrets that can never be told. This contemporary Urban Fantasy introduces the North family, a clan of mages in exile in our world, and their enemies who will do anything to keep them locked here. –From Goodreads Cover Inspection: My first thought was as to why there is a book on the cover when I initially saw it. Were books the gates? I could understand that! Still, the cover totally drew me in. I won’t lie, I was smitten from moment one. First…
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Plights of the Round Table: Arranging a BIG event!
Hello everyone and welcome to the first ever edition of Plights of the Round Table! Before we begin you can see the full rules here and submit your own question as well. To break it down quickly: * Be NICE and give ADVICE* Jessi from The Elliott Review asks: I am just wondering how to best go about arranging for a big themed event in the blogging world – like a blogoversary or birthday celebration that I’ve seen so many do. Have some advice for Jessi? Want to share something that worked for you? Shout it out in the comments!
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Some things I’ve decided…
* I will no longer require people to follow my blog to enter contests. EVER. After some thought I think it’s totally unfair, and honestly I want you all to follow because you love my content not because you feel like you have to :). * Extra entries for contests will be limited to one for tweeting. Makes it easier for me and you. * All contests will be hosted through Google Docs from now on, well because let’s face it. Google Docs rocks! * I am going to IGNORE that number over there (points to follower count) from now…
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Blog Tour: Book Review – The Girl in the Green Raincoat
In the third trimester of her pregnancy, Baltimore private investigator Tess Monaghan is under doctor’s orders to remain immobile. Bored and restless, reduced to watching the world go by outside her window, she takes small comfort in the mundane events she observes . . . like the young woman in a green raincoat who walks her dog at the same time every day. Then one day the dog is running free and its owner is nowhere to be seen. Certain that something is terribly wrong, and incapable of leaving well enough alone, Tess is determined to get to the bottom…
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Book Review: City of Fire
When her older sister dies trying to prevent the theft of one of her people’s great treasures, Scirye sets out to avenge her and recover the precious item. Helping her are Bayang, a dragon disguised as a Pinkerton agent; Leech, a boy with powers he has not yet discovered; and Leech’s loyal companion Koko, who has a secret of his own. All have a grudge against the thieves who stole the treasure: the evil dragon Badik and the mysterious Mr. Roland. Scirye and her companions pursue the thieves to Houlani, a new Hawaiian island being created by magic. There, they…
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A weekend away.
This weekend I spent some time at the happiest place on Earth! Can you guess where I was? I’ll give you a hint… YUP! DISNEYLAND! One of my 2011 goals was not to feel guilty when I didn’t post here, but instead to embrace whatever came my way. Can you believe that I used to give up going on trips because I wasn’t prepared on my blog? What was I thinking. This weekend I walked away from my blog, away from my computer, and had a complete and utter blast with family that I haven’t seen for a few years.…
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Light Series: Interview with Lily & A GIVEAWAY!
I am pleased as punch today to welcome Jennifer DeLucy to my blog! She is one of my favorite authors, and definitely a person of the highest caliber of sweetness. She is on a tour promoting the Light Series, which includes Seers of Light and Whisper of Light so far, with a third book coming very soon. If you haven’t yet met William, Lily and the crew, you really need to read these books! Today I give you a glimpse into the mind of Lily, one of the Sentinents and also our fearless heroine in Seers of Light. Enjoy! 1) Hi…
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Blog Tour – Book Review: A Chronicle of Endylmyr
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: A Chronicle of Endylmyr: The Witches of Endylmyr Author: Charles Hall Publisher: Outskirts Press Pages: Paperback; 564 Release Date: September 28, 2010 Source: Pump Up Your Book Promotions ————————————————- Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fantasy lovers Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N A clash of civilizations Full of ambition an Eastern despot seeks to control all magical items in the world of the novel. These items include a magical falcon, a magical owl, and crystal orbs that allow their owners to…