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A Fanatic’s Wrap-Up: September Edition
Yes, I realize this is a day late. I have a good excuse though! I got to spend today playing with an adorable little 3 year old, who I took to see the aquarium and the tide pools. It was so FUN. Now, I’m tired, but I’m going to post this before I meander off to read. Books read and reviewed: * Pirate Treasure by Benjamin Flinders – 5/5 * The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall by Mary Downing Hahn – 5/5 * The Lost City of Atlantis by Benjamin Flinders – 5/5 * The Duck Song by Bryant Oden – 5/5 …
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“Before the Split” Blog Tour Information
“Before the Split” Blog Tour To honor National Domestic Violence Awareness month, author Swati Avasthi is combining a blog tour for her debut novel, Split, with a fundraiser for Family Violence Prevention Fund. She’ll be on twenty-six blogs with contests, cut scenes, and guest posts about Split and will donate $1/comment with a goal and cap of $250. If she receives 250 comments, she’ll double her donation. She has a lot of fund raising help from more than 40 agents, editors and authors who have donated personalized books, memberships, and critiques for an online auction. Follow the tour, get stuff…
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Wind Warrior Contest Finalists & “You Choose” Update
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enter! You made this contest a HUGE success! If you are a finalist, I will send you an email to get your mailing address. That information will be sent to Cynthia Roberts, and she will be picking 5 final winners from the pool of winners that she receives! Sound good? Okay, here we go! sRy_ at El ultimo primer beso Sena Sagani Alisha Holly Taylor abitnerdy at Agent Nerdy Congratulations to all of you! Emails will go out soon and I will forward your information to Cynthia! “You Choose” Update!!! The contest…
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Blog Tour: Covert Youth Agency – The Case of Tangled Love
An elite group of nerds fight injustices by running a clandestine operation in high school. The C.Y.A., a.k.a. Covert Youth Agency, hacked into the digital school sign and posted their message: – – – If ever you’re in need of help and you have nowhere else to go, seek out the C.Y.A. We’re always watching and we’re here for you – – – Peter “Pi” Samuels, a fourteen-year-old sophomore, runs the shadow operation. Pi’s obsessed with the high school band’s lead violinist, who’s as beautiful as the music she plays. When she contacts the C.Y.A. to find out if her…
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Blog Tour: Lancelot’s Lady Guest Post
It is my pleasure today to give my blog over to Cherish D’Angelo, author of Lancelot’s Lady. Although I haven’t had the opportunity to review it yet, I did have the opportunity to read this book and it is fantastically written! Cherish D’Angelo is quite the writer. Stopping by on her blog tour, she has prepared a post for you about what inspired her to write Lancelot’s Lady. I hope you enjoy! What inspired me to write Lancelot’s Lady? Thank you so much, Jessica, for hosting me during my Cherish the Romance Virtual Book Tour and for joining in the…
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In a bit of a slump….
I know everyone probably goes through moments like these, but I’ve been so up and down in mood over the last few weeks that it’s been hard for me to focus on my blog. I’ve managed to keep the lethargy and unease at bay to get through work, but my blog has kind of taken a bit of a back seat. In the mood to read, but not so much in the mood to write and review. Before you go worrying about me, I’m used to this. Unfortunately it runs in my family and the best thing for me when…
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Graphic Novel Review: The Little Prince (Graphic Novel)
For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince has captured the hearts and minds of its readers. The whimsical story with a fairy tale touch has sold over 80 million copies in 230 languages. This exciting graphic adaptation features beautiful, new artwork by Joann Sfar. Hand-chosen by Saint-Exupéry’s French publishers for his literary style and sensitivity to the original, Sfar has endeavored to recreate this beloved story, both honoring the original and stretching it to new heights. A vibrant, visual gift for longtime fans and those experiencing the story for the first time. (From Goodreads) Title: The Little…
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Blog Design packages are up!
Okay isn’t this the coolest bed ever? I sure think so….but then again I’m obsessed with all things odd. Anyhow I digress. I’m off to dreamland soon! (See bed above.) However I thought that I would let everyone know that my blog design packages are officially up and running! If you look above at my navigation buttons, over there on the right is a brand new glowing button for more information! I look forward to beautifying many more blogs. For now, bedtime. Night!
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Warning: Rambling Ahead!
Oh my gosh…this is the first time in a week that I’ve had time to post something that I actually write. Wow. I tell you, back when I started my blog and I wrote nonstop I always complained. Now that I participate in a lot more blog tours, sometimes I miss all those times I complained. Ironic yes? This is actually how I feel today! Well I think I need to play some catch up, so are you ready for some ramblings? No, well too late! You’ve already read this far so hang on tight, we’re going for it! ***…
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Nightshade ARC Giveaway!
Nightshade’s release is coming up so quickly! I was lucky enough to win an ARC from LibraryThing and so I’ve already devoured it. Trust me, it’s amazing! I’m truly smitten with Calla and her pack. So, it’s time to share the love! GIVEAWAY TIME! Rules: – You may only enter once, please make sure. Multiple entries will disqualify you. – You are not required to be a follower, however if you are thank you! I love my followers! – Please make sure to leave a valid email address! You have 48 hours to respond to a winning email. This giveaway is…