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Welcome to my new affiliates!
So I know I’m still relatively new to this whole book blogging world, but I also know that it is always good to have people who you can support and who can support you! It is with that knowledge that I present my new affiliates….. The lovely Raila from Books Out of the Bookshelves The fantastic Heather from A Bibliophile’s Paradise The sweet Kailia from Reading the Best of the Best & The amazing Linna from 21 pages Expect to see end of the week posts with news from their blogs from now on! Hurray support!
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Book Review: Zan-Gah
The hero, Zan-Gah seeks his lost twin in a savage prehistoric world, encountering suffering, captivity, conflict, love, and triumph. In three years, Zan-Gah passes from an uncertain boyhood to a tried and proven manhood and a position of leadership among his people. –From Goodreads Cover Inspection: Love the lion! First Thoughts: This is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. *** My Review: Zan-Gah is a new taste for my literary palette, and I admit that when I first finished reading it I wasn’t sure exactly what I thought. My head was still reeling from all the action that I had just…
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An Interview with Allan Richard Shickman
As I mentioned yesterday, I was privileged enough to be asked to read the Zan-Gah books for Allan Richard Shickman, and they were very good! Today he has agreed to stop by for an interview! Enjoy! 1. Where did the idea for a Prehistoric Fiction series come from? Sometimes it is hard to know where ideas are born, but it seems to me the Zan-Gah books began with geography. A change in geography is good for an artist or author because he sees things with “fresh eyes,” and what might be ignored by a long-time resident can be dramatically new to a visitor.…
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Author Introduction: Allan Richard Shickman
Recently I had the pleasure of reading Zan-Gah and Zan-Gah and the Beautiful Country for Allan Richard Shickman. I must say that these books were completely different from anything I’ve read before, but in an extremely good way! Reviews are coming tomorrow and Thursday, but first let’s meet this amazing author. (Photo Credit) ZAN-GAH author Allan Richard Shickman conceived Zan’s adventure after thousands of miles of travel through mountains, deserts and forest land. The idea for this exciting story was born in a cave deep beneath the earth— in the company of hundreds of bats. Allan is an artist, teacher,…
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BBAW Entry Post
So I’ve decided to enter myself! I debated a long time, since I still feel kind of awkward nominating myself, but I do believe that I can compete in this so….away we go! Best Eclectic Book Blog Review: A Season of Eden Review: Seers of Light Review: The Krybosian Stairpath Interview: Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown Life: Following Those Dreams Best New Book Blog Review: The Devouring Review: Tyger, Tyger Feature: “Me” Mondays Guest Post: Stacey Wallace Benefiel OTB: New Rating System and Post Breaks
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Children’s Book Review: Charlie Needs a New Cloak
Media Type: Print Book Title: Charlie Needs a New Cloak Author: Tommie DePaola Publisher: Prentice Hall Pages: Hardcover; 32 Release Date: October 25, 1982 Source: School Library ————————————————- Recommended to: Parents looking for a book to share with their children all about weaving and making clothing. Difficulty Level: Better for children above the age of 8, since much of the vocabulary is a little more advanced. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. I’ve been infatuated with…
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“Me Mondays” June 21st
It’s time for the first installment of “Me” Mondays! Don’t know what this is? Click HERE to visit the opening post and enter to win! Random.org has spoken and I’m answering question 6 today. Fiona Chan of Mostly International Contests + Giveaways asks, How do you manage your time for reading, blogging and other stuffs? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Great question Fiona! My friends ask me the same thing. How do you have TIME? Lucky for me I only work 5 hours a day. If you count in the time it takes me to walk to and from work (I don’t have a…
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Winner!! Seers of Light!
to Raila of Books Out of the Bookshelves! Raila is an International entrant, so she is the lucky winner of a gift card! A $15 E-Gift Card is on its way to you as we speak. I hope you’ll use it to buy Seers of Light ;). ENJOY!
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In My Mailbox (8)
In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren and inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie. IMM explores the weekly contents of our mailboxes, as well as books we might have bought this week! So I’m feeling a little better today. This stack of books holds promise and I’m sure my faith about the good in people will be restored soon. I’m a big believer in karma, and things have a way of turning full circle. So for now, I snuggle down with some good books and I wait. It was a great week for books! My library is…
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Book Review: Picture the Dead
Jennie’s connection with her twin brother, Toby, grew stronger after he died in 1864. Now Jennie must rely on her ability to communicate with the dead to find out what has happened to her beloved fiance, Will, while he was off at war. The army says he died honorably in battle. His brother confides that he became a violent criminal and died in a prison camp. Jennie begins to doubt that anyone is telling her the truth. This intriguing combination of historical romance, paranormal thriller, and clever mystery is illustrated by bestselling artist Lisa Brown. The unique visuals originated from…