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Interview and Giveaway with Seanan McGuire!
Today on the blog, I have the awesome Seanan McGuire, author of the Toby Daye series, and the Newsflesh series (writing as Mira Grant). Seanan is one of my fave authors, and has one of the most comprehensive and fun bios that I’ve seen on an author site, so I decided that some things just needed to be clarified. Seanan was kind enough to humor me and she was also … Continue reading
Review: Embers by Laura Bickle
Embers by Laura Bickle Publisher: Simon and Schuster (Pocket) 4/5 Synopsis: Truth burns.Unemployment, despair, anger—visible and invisible unrest feed the undercurrent of Detroit’s unease. A city increasingly invaded by phantoms now faces a malevolent force that further stokes fear and chaos throughout the city.Anya Kalinczyk spends her days as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department, and her nights pursuing malicious spirits with a team of eccentric ghost hunters. … Continue reading
Paranormal Romance 2.0
In case you haven’t heard about the awesome new site Heroes and Heartbreakers, well, you have now! Heroes and Heartbreakers is a community website featuring daily content for serious fans of the romance genre in all of its forms. Great gossip, blogs, and news can all be found there! As an introduction to this great site, please click HERE to read an article by the awesome Jessica (aka The Spinecracker), … Continue reading
Interview and Giveaway with Carolyn Crane!
Today on the blog, I have the lovely and talented Carolyn Crane, author of the Disillusionists Trilogy, and one of my fave urban fantasy writers! One lucky winner will also get their choice of Mind Games or Double Cross (SIGNED!) **Giveaway Details** Giveaway is now closed! Thanks to everyone that entered! Please welcome Carolyn to the blog! My Bookish Ways: Carolyn, thank you so much for stopping by the blog! … Continue reading
Winner: The Cold Kiss of Death by Suzanne McLeod
I have a winner in the Cold Kiss of Death Giveaway! Congrats to: Lucia Hua (i Live i Laugh i Love Books)! Thanks so much to everyone who entered! *Winner has been notified and has 5 days to respond with their mailing address. Winner was chosen using Random.org
Review: Black Wings (Black Wings #1) by Christina Henry
Black Wings Publisher: Ace/Nov. 2010 Urban Fantasy Black Wings Series 3.5/5 As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black is responsible for escorting the souls of the dearly departed to the afterlife. It’s a 24/7 job with a lousy benefits package. Maddy’s position may come with magical powers and an impressive wingspan, but it doesn’t pay the bills. And then there are her infuriating boss, tenant woes, and a cranky, popcorn-loving … Continue reading
Interview and Giveaway with Chris Grabenstein!
I recently asked the wonderful (and busy, and generous) Chris Grabenstein, author of the Ceepak mystery series and the YA Haunted Mystery series, if he would be so kind as to answer a few questions for me. He graciously agreed, and I’m beyond thrilled to have him on the blog! I’m also offering a copy of The Crossroads, the first Haunted Mystery novel, to one lucky winner! **GIVEAWAY DETAILS** **GIVEAWAY … Continue reading
Review: Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber
Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber Publisher: Harper Teen Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever.Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend’s Run is famous for them. She’s used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend’s Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving … Continue reading
Suspense Sunday #9 + Review: The Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein
Today I have a special Suspense Sunday! Usually I post a selection that I’ve read from my library with a description. Today I actually have a review for you! In preparation for my interview with the awesome Chris Grabenstein tomorrow, here is my review of The Crossroads! The Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein Publisher: Random House Children’s Books ZACK, HIS DAD, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father’s … Continue reading
March Dare!
The lovely Jessica at The Spinecracker does this fun feature every month on her blog called the Monthly Dare, where she has another blogger “dare” her to read a title a little out of her comfort zone and vice versa. Well, March is my month! For my dare, Jessica has chosen The Iron Duke, by Meljean Brooke! Now, I’ve had The Iron Duke on my TBR for awhile, and have … Continue reading