• Ramblings

    Blogoversary Giveaway #1 – The Illumine Series by Alivia Anders!

    As I mentioned earlier today marks the day my blog turns a whopping THREE YEARS OLD! *wipes tears* They grow up so fast… Anyway I’ll be celebrating all week by sharing some goodies with you, talking about what I love about blogging, and just being all around silly. I mean really, that’s what I’m all about anyway. Am I right? Bring on the festivities! ********************* Question of the Day: What is your favorite thing about blogging? The people! All the amazing people I meet on a daily basis, including authors, fellow bloggers, and just downright cool people who make my…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    A Shard of Ice has a cover!

    Chances are that you’ve seen this gorgeous cover peppering the blogosphere today. It’s so mind blowing and gorgeous though, that who could blame everyone for wanting to post it? Alivia Anders is an author who is near and dear to my heart, and who is talented beyond measure. I, for one, can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book!  Title: A Shard of Ice Series: Black Symphony Saga Publisher: Red Alice Press Release Date: April 14th, 2014 THEIR SOULS, REAWAKENED When 13-year-old Lilix Morgan is found alive and floating on a bed of ice at sea,…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Obumbrate

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Obumbrate    *Series: Illumine Series #2 Author: Alivia Anders Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 292 Release Date: July 7, 2012 Source: Purchased ———————————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence; Mild Language ————————————————————- HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of the series, and new readers who love a darker story with a strong female protagonist. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Essallie Hanley just wishes her life could go back to normal. But what’s normal when you carry the burden of knowing you’re a half-angel created for…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    5 Facts + An Interview with Alivia Anders!

    ARE YOU READY? I said, ARE YOU READY?  Well you better be, because today on the blog it’s all about Alivia Anders. She is the author of The Illumine Series, which you can see in her awesome dossier below. Illumine and Obumbrate are already out for your reading pleasure, and Riven is coming so very soon! Now, please enjoy some facts and an interview as Alivia tours Riven around the web! ********** 5 Facts + An Interview with Alivia! 1- My first time using a circa 70-80’s sewing machine to complete a HUGE project, I made a fully lined, stitched and movie accurate…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Obumbrate Cover!

    I know I’ve been scarce this week my reader friends, and I apologize for that. It’s kind of been a crazy week of transitions.Shiny new job awaits! Anyway back on the blog I have the focus today on my awesome author friend Alivia Anders! Her newest book in the The Illumine Series has a cover, and it’s wonderful! Here is the synopsis: Essallie Hanley just wishes her life could go back to normal. But what’s normal when you carry the burden of knowing you’re a half-angel created for war, that the only person who can help you is a demon…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Illumine’s Wish: An Epic Whirlwind Giveaway!

    This lovely person right here is Alivia Anders. She’s pretty much the coolest author type person that you’ll ever have the pleasure to meet. Her sense of humor is fabulous. She likes zombies. And chocolate. Oh, and she promises not to eat your brains. As long as they don’t resemble scrambled eggs. She’s just spiffy. THIS is Alivia’s book, Ilumine. As her debut novel, she has high hopes for where this book will go. I read it. I enjoyed it. Now I am eagerly awaiting the rest of the story! That’s why I am happy to help spread the Illumine love.…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Illumine

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Illumine Author: Alivia Anders Publisher: Self-published Release Date: January 7, 2012 Source: Purchased via Kindle ———————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence; Mild Language ———————————— HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers of paranormal fiction, and those who can stomach a little violence while setting off on an epic adventure! Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon For the past five months Essallie Hanley has been trying to forget about the frightening murder of her boyfriend. Haunted by vivid nightmares and hallucinations of the event she does anything she can…