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Guest Post: Dan Levinson, on chapter structure
================================================================== Good afternoon darling bookworms! I know this post is coming at you a little late, but for those of you who are writers (or aspiring writers for that matter) this will be something you’ll love! Dan Levinson is on the blog today, as he tours his new book Fires of Man. This book is filled with all kinds of Science Fiction goodness, and one I’d definitely suggest to fans of the genre! Check it out. Supposedly, the war between Calchis and Orion ended decades ago. But upon reporting to an isolated Orion army base for basic training, Private Stockton…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (6/23/14)
Click above to join in the fun! It’s a new week, and that means it’s time to share what I’m reading! I love this meme, because it’s a ton of fun to discover new books from other’s book shelves :). Let’s do this! I was given a copy of Fires of Man by Dan Levinson himself, and reviewed it on the blog as part of his blog tour. I’ll be posting a guest post of his tomorrow as well! I read Gone Girl as a buddy read with one of my author friends on BookLikes :). Thank goodness for that. I…
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Book Review: Fires of Man (Psionic Earth #1) by Dan Levinson
Media Type: Ebook Title: Fires of Man *Series: Psionic Earth #1 Author: Dan Levinson Publisher: Jolly Fish Press Pages: Paperback; 400 Release Date: June 17, 2014 Source: Author ————————————————— Genre: Science Fiction HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love sweeping science fiction with memorable characters. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes Supposedly, the war between Calchis and Orion ended decades ago. But upon reporting to an isolated Orion army base for basic training, Private Stockton Finn learns the war still rages, only the weapons have changed—most disturbingly of all, Finn has been…
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Audio Book Review: Landry Park by Bethany Hagen
Media Type: Audio Book Title: Landry Park Author: Bethany Hagen Narrator: Leslie Bellair Publisher: Penguin Audio Format: MP3 CD Length: 7 hours 50 minutes Source: Library ——————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of dystopian fiction, science fiction and historical romance! Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes Downton Abbey meets The Selection in this dystopian tale of love and betrayal In a fragmented future United States ruled by the lavish gentry, seventeen-year-old Madeline Landry dreams of going to the university. Unfortunately, gentry decorum and her domineering father won’t allow that.…
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Guest Post: Jennifer Ellision, author of Threats of Sky and Sea
Click the banner for more tour stops! Happy Monday my friends! Are you ready for some gorgeous cover love? Not only is Jennifer Ellision’s Threats of Sky and Sea an absolutely beautiful book, it’s also one that has my attention. The synopsis drew me in, and I can’t wait to dive in! Take a look. Sixteen year-old Breena Perdit has spent her life as a barmaid, innocent to her father’s past and happily free from the Elemental gifts that would condemn her to a life in the Egrian King’s army. Until the day that three Elemental soldiers recognize her father as…
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ARC Review: Eyes on You by Kate White
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Eyes on You Author: Kate White Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: Hardcover; 320 Release Date: June 24, 2014 Source: Publisher ———————————————- Genre: Mystery/Thriller HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy stories centered around television stars and celebrities. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes From New York Times bestselling author Kate White comes a riveting psychological suspense in which a media star must battle a malevolent enemy who may be disturbingly close to her. After losing her on-air job two years ago, television host Robin Trainer has fought her…
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Guest Post: Edward Lorn on Horror and the Objectification of Women
If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you’ll probably note that I’ve had Edward Lorn on my blog before! He’s not only a stellar author, but also one of the funniest and most honest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with. In other words? He always has a place on my blog whenever he wants one. Period. This time, E. is touring the blogosphere to promote the newest addition to his ongoing serial novel. Cruelty: Episode Five is out now and, if you’re new to this serial novel, you can actually pick up Episodes 1-5…
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Book Review: Will in Scarlet
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Will in Scarlet Author: Matthew Cody Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 272 Release Date: October 8, 2013 Source: NetGalley —————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of reimaginings/retellings of popular stories, or anyone wanting to be swept up in something fabulous! Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes This reimagining of the Robin Hood legend tells the story of the young boy behind the bandit hero’s rise to fame. Will Shackley is the son of a lord, and though just thirteen, he’s led…
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It’s time for SYNC Summer!
Have you heard? It’s SYNC Summer! I love this program, and I always promote it every year. I’m a bit late to the game this time, since I was gone the entire month of May, but there’s still plenty of free listening to be had! From now through August, SYNC is offering up two free listens each week. This Week’s Audiobooks: Download FREE pair here. Available June 5 – June 11. For more information, a schedule of upcoming books, and other goodies, check out the SYNC Summer website! Free audio books for your summer break. What could be better?
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Waiting on Wednesday (6/4/2014)
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. It’s hosted by Breaking the Spine. Okay I think it’s fair to say that I’m not the only one waiting on this book. To all the Throne of Glass fans out there, waiting for Heir of Fire is like trying to avoid a giant bar of chocolate sitting on the table. It’s nearly impossible I tell you! I got super lucky to get approved for it on NetGalley, but since it doesn’t release until September I’m too scared to start it yet. I’ll have to…