Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Loved it. If you thought the second book was good, its nothing compared to the third. Curran, Kate, everyone is just such a interesting character. The world that has been built for this series just keeps getting more interesting as well. Looking forward to more about Kate's eventual battle with her father and the relationship between her and Curran.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Review - Magic Burns
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great book. Moved much much faster than the first and you really get to start to know the characters. The relationships being built are intricate and interesting. I was in a hurry to start the next book when I finished. And I did right away.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great book. Moved much much faster than the first and you really get to start to know the characters. The relationships being built are intricate and interesting. I was in a hurry to start the next book when I finished. And I did right away.
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Review - Stray
Stray by Rachel Vincent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great start to a series. Its cool to read about shifters that are cats instead of wolves for a chance. And how they function in a pride over a pack. I really fell in love with the characters - Faythe, Marc, Jace and all the others. Cant wait to see how the whole story plays out. A well developed world with well developed characters. Hard to put down.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great start to a series. Its cool to read about shifters that are cats instead of wolves for a chance. And how they function in a pride over a pack. I really fell in love with the characters - Faythe, Marc, Jace and all the others. Cant wait to see how the whole story plays out. A well developed world with well developed characters. Hard to put down.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
MJ Rose Guest Blog and Contest at BBB
MJ Rose is at Bitten By Books today for a release party, chat and contest.
First Prize: A Nook eReader from Barnes & Noble OR a Kindle from Amazon. READERS Choice.
Go here you dont want to miss it.
First Prize: A Nook eReader from Barnes & Noble OR a Kindle from Amazon. READERS Choice.
Go here you dont want to miss it.
Perchance To Dream Trailer
Order Eyes Like Stars at Amazon HERE
Order Eyes Like Stars at Barnes and Noble HERE
Order Perchance To Dream at Amazon HERE
Order Perchance To Dream at Barnes and Noble HERE
And dont forget to visit the Theatre Illuminata site.
Contests Found 4/28
Win Forget Me Not - Ends 5/1
Win Bound by Darkness - Ends 5/1
Win Kiss of Death - Ends 5/2
Win Shade - Ends 5/2
Win Mistwood at Number One Novels - Ends 5/2
Win Hex Hall - Ends 5/3
Win Firefly Rain - Ends 5/5
500 Followers Contest - Ends 5/8
Win Firefly Rain - Ends 5/9
Win Kiss of Midnight - Ends 5/10
Win Beautiful Malice - Ends 5/10
Win Hand Me Down - Ends 5/11
Win Hannah's List - Ends 5/12
Win Fever Dream - Ends 5/14
Win 31 Bond Street - Ends 5/14
Win The Clearing, The Reason and Swoon at Your Own Risk - Ends 5/20
Will Grayson Squared Dance Contest - Ends 5/25
Win Shade
Win The Light
Win Bound by Darkness - Ends 5/1
Win Kiss of Death - Ends 5/2
Win Shade - Ends 5/2
Win Mistwood at Number One Novels - Ends 5/2
Win Hex Hall - Ends 5/3
Win Firefly Rain - Ends 5/5
500 Followers Contest - Ends 5/8
Win Firefly Rain - Ends 5/9
Win Kiss of Midnight - Ends 5/10
Win Beautiful Malice - Ends 5/10
Win Hand Me Down - Ends 5/11
Win Hannah's List - Ends 5/12
Win Fever Dream - Ends 5/14
Win 31 Bond Street - Ends 5/14
Win The Clearing, The Reason and Swoon at Your Own Risk - Ends 5/20
Will Grayson Squared Dance Contest - Ends 5/25
Win Shade
Win The Light
Waiting on Wednesday - Shadow Hills
From GoodReads:
His love captivated her... his secrets might kill her.
Since her sister’s mysterious death, Persephone “Phe” Archer has been plagued by a series of disturbing dreams. Determined to find out what happened to her sister, Phe enrolls at Devenish Prep in Shadow Hills, Massachusetts—the subject of her sister’s final diary entry.
After stepping on campus, Phe immediately realizes that there’s something different about this place—an unexplained epidemic that decimated the town in the 1700s, an ancient and creepy cemetery, and gorgeous boy Zach—and somehow she’s connected to it all.
But the more questions she asks and the deeper she digs, the more entangled Phe becomes in the haunting past of Shadow Hills. Finding what links her to this town…might cost her her life.
Release date: 7/13/10
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Double Shot Tuesday at BBB
Today is Double Shot Tuesday at Bitten by Books!
Rachel Caine will be talking about her latest book release Kiss of Death.
She will be giving away signed copies of her book AND a NOOK eBook reader!
Event link HERE.
Leanna Renee Hieber is stopping by on her Haunted London Blog Tour and is offering up several signed copies of the books in her series!
Event link HERE.
Rachel Caine will be talking about her latest book release Kiss of Death.
She will be giving away signed copies of her book AND a NOOK eBook reader!
Event link HERE.
Leanna Renee Hieber is stopping by on her Haunted London Blog Tour and is offering up several signed copies of the books in her series!
Event link HERE.
Teaser Tuesday
"Hermes picked up the bottle and rattled it. 'The lemon ones, yes. The grape ones are Furies, I think. Or are they hydras? At any rate, these are potent. Don't take one unless you really, really need it.'"
From page 104 of by Rick Riordan
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Review - Magic Bites
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It really should be more of a 3 1/2 rating, but you cant do 1/2's here. The first part of the book went a little slow to me. But it was a lot of info to learn, a complete new world on the existing ruins of current Atlanta. You have to learn about the main characters, the differences in magic and how things work. There is a lot to learn before the story really gets going on its own. Once it does though the book really picks up and moves at a great pace and its hard to put down. I really like Kate and the other characters and am looking forward to what happens next.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It really should be more of a 3 1/2 rating, but you cant do 1/2's here. The first part of the book went a little slow to me. But it was a lot of info to learn, a complete new world on the existing ruins of current Atlanta. You have to learn about the main characters, the differences in magic and how things work. There is a lot to learn before the story really gets going on its own. Once it does though the book really picks up and moves at a great pace and its hard to put down. I really like Kate and the other characters and am looking forward to what happens next.
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Review - First Drop of Crimson
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book. I love the Cat and Bones books already so was excited to learn more about Spade. I was also glad to see Denise come back and get her own story. If you already love Cat and Bones you will love Spade's book. If you havent read any of the Cat and Bones novels you wont feel behind in this one. Its a great companion book to the existing series. Cant wait to read Mencheres story next!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book. I love the Cat and Bones books already so was excited to learn more about Spade. I was also glad to see Denise come back and get her own story. If you already love Cat and Bones you will love Spade's book. If you havent read any of the Cat and Bones novels you wont feel behind in this one. Its a great companion book to the existing series. Cant wait to read Mencheres story next!
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Review - Magic to the Bone
Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Really great start to a series. Allie is a interesting character as is the world she lives in. There are many sides and effects to magic that I havent seen before in other "worlds." The world building is very well done and close enough to current times to not be too confusing. The characters are interesting and you want to know what happens to them. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Really great start to a series. Allie is a interesting character as is the world she lives in. There are many sides and effects to magic that I havent seen before in other "worlds." The world building is very well done and close enough to current times to not be too confusing. The characters are interesting and you want to know what happens to them. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
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Review - Angels Blood
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it. Well written, very interesting. The pace kept moving and I didnt want to put it down. The characters are great and you want to know more about them. Really looking forward to getting the chance to read the next in the series.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it. Well written, very interesting. The pace kept moving and I didnt want to put it down. The characters are great and you want to know more about them. Really looking forward to getting the chance to read the next in the series.
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Contests Found 4/24
Win Nothing But Trouble - Ends 4/27
Win The Wish List - Ends 4/29
Follower Appreciation Contest - Ends 4/30
Win a $25 B&N Gift Card - Ends 4/30
Win Beautiful People - Ends 5/1
100 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/3
Win Hunted by Others - Ends 5/4
Win Forbidden Passion - Ends 5/6
Win Hannah's List - Ends 5/10
Heinous Villains Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Win The Wish List - Ends 4/29
Follower Appreciation Contest - Ends 4/30
Win a $25 B&N Gift Card - Ends 4/30
Win Beautiful People - Ends 5/1
100 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/3
Win Hunted by Others - Ends 5/4
Win Forbidden Passion - Ends 5/6
Win Hannah's List - Ends 5/10
Heinous Villains Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Follower Appreciation Contest
Flipping Pages for All Ages and Wastepaper Prose are having a huge Follower Appreciation Contest.
From the official contest post:
Prizes will be split up and some will be put into packs. Instead of having everyone enter for everything, you can select which prizes you would like to be entered for. In the form, just check the boxes to the ones you would like to win, all of your entries will count towards each prize that you enter for. We did this because some of you may not want/need a critique, or maybe you already have some of the books we are giving away. Unfortunately we can't send prizes out internationally, but we will each be giving away a book from the book depository for up to $15 to our international followers, so thats 2 international winners!
Prize Packs will be labeled starting with (A) on the form. Check the letters for the prize packs you want to be entered for:
US/Canada followers:
Prize A- Wolf Lover Bookmark and swag(donated by Heather from Fire&Ice)
Prize B- Wolf Bracelet and swag(donated by Heather from Fire&Ice)
Prize C- 1st four books in the Gossip Girl Series by Cecily Von Ziegesar
Prize D- Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan and Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr(donated by Maria)
Prize E- The Wizard Heir by Cinda Williams Chima and Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
Prize F- Break by Hannah Moskowitz and Being by Kevin Brooks
Prize G- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins(donated by Maria)
Prize H- First chapter critique from Chelsea Campbell (Rise of Renegade X).
Prize I- The Mark swag pack (donated by Jen Nadol)
Prize J-Forget-Her-Nots swag pack (donated by Amy Brecount White) 3 winners
Prize K- Random new & forthcoming release swag packs - 2 winners
Prize L- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Prize M- ARC of Swoon at Your Own Risk
Prize N- Signed copy of The Snowball Effect by Holly Hoxter(donated by Holly Hoxter)
Prize O- Signed copy of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa(donated by Julie Kagawa)
Prize P- First chapter critique from Suzanne Johnson (Royal Street, coming summer 2011)
International Followers:
A book up to $15 at book depository- 2 winners
Go here to end by 4/30.
From the official contest post:
Prizes will be split up and some will be put into packs. Instead of having everyone enter for everything, you can select which prizes you would like to be entered for. In the form, just check the boxes to the ones you would like to win, all of your entries will count towards each prize that you enter for. We did this because some of you may not want/need a critique, or maybe you already have some of the books we are giving away. Unfortunately we can't send prizes out internationally, but we will each be giving away a book from the book depository for up to $15 to our international followers, so thats 2 international winners!
Prize Packs will be labeled starting with (A) on the form. Check the letters for the prize packs you want to be entered for:
US/Canada followers:
Prize A- Wolf Lover Bookmark and swag(donated by Heather from Fire&Ice)
Prize B- Wolf Bracelet and swag(donated by Heather from Fire&Ice)
Prize C- 1st four books in the Gossip Girl Series by Cecily Von Ziegesar
Prize D- Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan and Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr(donated by Maria)
Prize E- The Wizard Heir by Cinda Williams Chima and Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
Prize F- Break by Hannah Moskowitz and Being by Kevin Brooks
Prize G- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins(donated by Maria)
Prize H- First chapter critique from Chelsea Campbell (Rise of Renegade X).
Prize I- The Mark swag pack (donated by Jen Nadol)
Prize J-Forget-Her-Nots swag pack (donated by Amy Brecount White) 3 winners
Prize K- Random new & forthcoming release swag packs - 2 winners
Prize L- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Prize M- ARC of Swoon at Your Own Risk
Prize N- Signed copy of The Snowball Effect by Holly Hoxter(donated by Holly Hoxter)
Prize O- Signed copy of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa(donated by Julie Kagawa)
Prize P- First chapter critique from Suzanne Johnson (Royal Street, coming summer 2011)
International Followers:
A book up to $15 at book depository- 2 winners
Go here to end by 4/30.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Contests Found 4/21
Giveaway at The Last Word - Ends 4/24
Week 4 Pentience Kick Off Contest - Ends 4/25
Win Linda Wisdom's Hex Series - Ends 4/26
Win Mistwood/Brightly Woven - Ends 4/27
Win Paranormalcy and Black Hole Sun - Ends 4/28
Win a $50 Giftcard - Ends 4/30
Contest Time with Rachel Bateman - Ends 4/30
Win The Light - Ends 5/4
Mel's 250 Follow Thank You Giveaway - Ends 5/4
Win The Light - Ends 5/4
Win The Light - Ends 5/5
Win Forbidden Passion - Ends 5/5
Win Master of None - Ends 5/6
Honor Thy Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/10
Paranormal YA Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Powerful Chicks Giveaway - Ends 5/16
50-100 Followers Contest - Ends 5/31
Week 4 Pentience Kick Off Contest - Ends 4/25
Win Linda Wisdom's Hex Series - Ends 4/26
Win Mistwood/Brightly Woven - Ends 4/27
Win Paranormalcy and Black Hole Sun - Ends 4/28
Win a $50 Giftcard - Ends 4/30
Contest Time with Rachel Bateman - Ends 4/30
Win The Light - Ends 5/4
Mel's 250 Follow Thank You Giveaway - Ends 5/4
Win The Light - Ends 5/4
Win The Light - Ends 5/5
Win Forbidden Passion - Ends 5/5
Win Master of None - Ends 5/6
Honor Thy Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/10
Paranormal YA Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Powerful Chicks Giveaway - Ends 5/16
50-100 Followers Contest - Ends 5/31
Waiting on Wednesday - Prophecy of Days
From GoodReads:
PROPHECY OF DAYS, BOOK ONE: THE DAYKEEPER’S GRIMOIRE is the story of Caity Mac Fireland, a girl from San Francisco whose parents drag her to an isle off the coast of Scotland to manage some family property. Caity finds that a Mayan relic is concealed there, intentionally left centuries ago by Mayan Daykeepers in an attempt to keep their profound knowledge about the year 2012 alive into the current era.
As she delves into this world of secret knowledge, Caity is helped along by a visiting family friend and Feng Shui master, Uncle Li; a Mayan elder named Bolon; and Mr. Papers, her pet monkey that communicates through origami. A handsome Scottish lad gets pulled into the intrigue, as do several other people with questionable motives and loyalties. Caity must weave together a tapestry of information in order to make her radical discovery, a mystery protected by an elite coterie of power-brokers who influence world events. Caity’s twenty-first century mind is put to the test as she tries to uncover the answer to an ancient riddle while trying to outwit this powerful group that will stop at nothing to control the secret, and her.
Release date: 5/1/10
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Teaser Tuesday
"I could see the reflection of her face now. Surely it wasn't really that ugly. The green swirls of the gazing ball must be distorting it, making it look worse."
From page 183 of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Contests Found 4/17
Win Master of None - Ends 4/24
Win a $50 Gift Card - Ends 4/30
Win Incarceron - Ends 4/30
The Dip-Files 50 Follower Contest - Ends 4/30
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/30
Win the Retrievers series - Ends 4/30
Win Incarceron/Sapphique - Ends 5/2
Win Nightshade - Ends 5/3
The Real Magic of Harry Potter - Ends 5/6
Win Jekel Loves Hyde - Ends 5/15
HarperTeen Prize Pack Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Clear the Decks Giveaway - Ends 5/30
Win a $50 Gift Card - Ends 4/30
Win Incarceron - Ends 4/30
The Dip-Files 50 Follower Contest - Ends 4/30
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/30
Win the Retrievers series - Ends 4/30
Win Incarceron/Sapphique - Ends 5/2
Win Nightshade - Ends 5/3
The Real Magic of Harry Potter - Ends 5/6
Win Jekel Loves Hyde - Ends 5/15
HarperTeen Prize Pack Giveaway - Ends 5/16
Clear the Decks Giveaway - Ends 5/30
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Review - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest by Stieg Larsson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great conclusion to the series. I dont want to post any spoilers for those who havent read these but if you havent you totally should. Very interesting, very intriguing and suspenseful. The only detail I will say about this one is that I loved the trial scenes. I only wish we were going to be getting books 4-10. :(
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great conclusion to the series. I dont want to post any spoilers for those who havent read these but if you havent you totally should. Very interesting, very intriguing and suspenseful. The only detail I will say about this one is that I loved the trial scenes. I only wish we were going to be getting books 4-10. :(
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Waiting on Wednesday - Sisters Red
From GoodReads:
Scarlett March lives to hunt the Fenris-- the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett is an expert at luring and slaying the wolves. She's determined to protect other young girls from a grisly death, and her raging heart will not rest until every single wolf is dead.
Rosie March once felt her bond with her sister was unbreakable. Owing Scarlett her life, Rosie hunts fiercely alongside her. Now Rosie dreams of a life beyond the wolves and finds herself drawn to Silas, a young woodsman who is deadly with an ax-- but loving him means betraying her sister and has the potential to destroy all they've worked for.
Twenty-five-year-old Jackson Pearce delivers a dark, taut fairy tale with heart-pounding action, fierce sisterly love, and a romance that will leave readers breathless.
Release date: 6/7/10
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
BBB Interview Chat and Contest with Shirley Damsgaard
Shirley Damsgaard is chatting at BBB today.
She is also giving away some great prizes:
Prize 1: $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
Prize 2: 2 each complete sets of the Ophelia & Abby Mysteries!!
Go here to chat and enter.
Contests Found 4/13
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/19
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/20
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/22
Win The Crazy School - Ends 4/25
Win Angelology - Ends 4/25
Reading Rocks Package of Books Contest - Ends 5/1
Harry Potter Giveaway - Ends 5/3
Cleverly Inked Birthday Giveaway - Ends 5/13
Win Radiant Shadows
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/20
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/22
Win The Crazy School - Ends 4/25
Win Angelology - Ends 4/25
Reading Rocks Package of Books Contest - Ends 5/1
Harry Potter Giveaway - Ends 5/3
Cleverly Inked Birthday Giveaway - Ends 5/13
Win Radiant Shadows
Cleverly Inked Bithday Phenomenon
Cleverly Inked is having a huge birthday celebration.
Some of the prizes are pictured below!
Winners will be:
Grand Prize winner get to choose 10 books Plus a Mega Swag pack
Second place winner will get to choose 8 books Plus a Mega Swag Pack
Third place Winner will get to choose 6 books Plus a Mega Swag Pack
Fourth Place Winner will get to choose 6 books Plus a Swag Pack
Fifth Place Winner will Get to choose 5 books Plus a Swag Pack
Sixth Place Winner will get to choose 5 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Seventh Place Winner will get to choose 4 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Eight Place Winner will get to choose 4 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Ninth Place Winner will get the remaining 2 books Plus a Swag Pack.
Then it will continue on until they are all gone :)
How will this work? The Grand prize winner will get to pick their choice of books first, Then the second place winner will choose. The the Third Place winner will choose and so on like that till no more books.
The Swag packs will contain some swag from the book you have chosen unless I didn't receive any swag. If an Author donated 25 bookmarks from one of the books you have chosen, That does not mean you will receive all 25 of those bookmarks.
Go here for more info and to enter. Ends May 13th.
Some of the prizes are pictured below!
Winners will be:
Grand Prize winner get to choose 10 books Plus a Mega Swag pack
Second place winner will get to choose 8 books Plus a Mega Swag Pack
Third place Winner will get to choose 6 books Plus a Mega Swag Pack
Fourth Place Winner will get to choose 6 books Plus a Swag Pack
Fifth Place Winner will Get to choose 5 books Plus a Swag Pack
Sixth Place Winner will get to choose 5 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Seventh Place Winner will get to choose 4 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Eight Place Winner will get to choose 4 Books Plus a Swag Pack
Ninth Place Winner will get the remaining 2 books Plus a Swag Pack.
Then it will continue on until they are all gone :)
How will this work? The Grand prize winner will get to pick their choice of books first, Then the second place winner will choose. The the Third Place winner will choose and so on like that till no more books.
The Swag packs will contain some swag from the book you have chosen unless I didn't receive any swag. If an Author donated 25 bookmarks from one of the books you have chosen, That does not mean you will receive all 25 of those bookmarks.
Go here for more info and to enter. Ends May 13th.
Teaser Tuesday
"She stood up on the rock to get a better look.
All he was doing was shaking the water from his wet head, but a glaze of droplets seemed to hover over him, outside him, defying gravity in a wide apan across his arms."
From page 182 of Fallen by Lauren Kate
Monday, April 12, 2010
BBB Interview Chat and Contest with Sherri Browning Erwin
BBB has an interview, chat and contest today with Sherri Browning Erwin.
CONTEST: She is giving away a $50.00 Gift Card to the online bookstore of your choice, open to readers worldwide.
Go here for more info.
BBB Interview Chat and Contest with Gayle Ann Williams
Gayle Ann Williams is at BBB today with a great interview, chat and contest.
CONTEST: She is giving away
2 each $50.00 Amazon cards
3 copies of Tsunami Blue
6 pair of beautiful Shell earrings mounted on a Tsunami Blue cover-flat
Open to readers worldwide!
Go here to read more.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Contests Found 4/10
Win Vampireology - Ends 4/13
Win Embers - Ends 4/13
Win Signed Carrie Ryan Books - Ends 4/17
Win Haunt Me Still - Ends 4/20
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/21
100 Followers Contest - Ends 4/22
Win Mistwood - Ends 4/25
Win the Emerald Talisman - Ends 5/1
Ex Libris 50 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/2
Win Beautiful Creatures - Ends 5/7
Black and Blue Ink 120 Followers and Birthday Contest - Ends 6/1
Win Embers - Ends 4/13
Win Signed Carrie Ryan Books - Ends 4/17
Win Haunt Me Still - Ends 4/20
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/21
100 Followers Contest - Ends 4/22
Win Mistwood - Ends 4/25
Win the Emerald Talisman - Ends 5/1
Ex Libris 50 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/2
Win Beautiful Creatures - Ends 5/7
Black and Blue Ink 120 Followers and Birthday Contest - Ends 6/1
Princess Bookie Contest Craze
Princess Bookie is running a ton of great contests to celebrate today's Read-a-thon. You can win anything from ARCs to signed books but they all end tomorrow. Click the button above to check them out.
Top 6 Books fo Far in 2010
The top 6 books I have read so far in 2010.
This post is because I think everyone should read these and for the giveaway today at La Femme Readers.
This post is because I think everyone should read these and for the giveaway today at La Femme Readers.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Jessica Andersen is at BBB Today!
Author Jessica Andersen is at Bitten by Books for a guest blog , chat and contest. The contest portion of the event runs until 11:59 pm Central on 4/8/10.
Jessica will be talking about her new book release Demonkeepers book four in the Final Prophecy series.
CONTEST: She is giving away a a ‘2012 survival kit’, which includes signed books, rocking Maya chocolate, and a water-bottle expedition kit containing all the essentials (space blanket, first aid, matches, etc.).
Go here to read the post and enter.
Jessica will be talking about her new book release Demonkeepers book four in the Final Prophecy series.
CONTEST: She is giving away a a ‘2012 survival kit’, which includes signed books, rocking Maya chocolate, and a water-bottle expedition kit containing all the essentials (space blanket, first aid, matches, etc.).
Go here to read the post and enter.
SEA BLUE PEOPLE WIN MYSTERY BOOKS CONTEST: WEEK 2
Originally posted at Heidi R. Kling's website (scroll to bottom of post for link)
*with bonus GOSSIP GIRL ranting. Warning: Contains spoiler's from Monday's episode
Hey all!
Week Two has arrived!
Thanks for all your entries last week.
This week we have a couple new things to do in order to consider yourself "entered" into my contest.
ONE: Copy this blog post in your blog, link it back here, voila!
TWO: Change your Twitter icon to SEA --what can I say? I like Blue People! RT'ing the contest also counts if you have an avatar you are SO in love with (like Damon) and cannot possible change. ;) )
THREE: Add SEA to your Goodreads list and/or Vote for SEA in a debut/blue book etc. "list"
FOUR: And this is where things get interesting.
Everyone knows I like teen TV. Love the CW. Love Life Unexpected, Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries.
But I *hear* that Life Unexpected might be getting cancelled because of lack of viewers (gasp!) This is one of the sweetest, funniest, full-of-heart shows on TV and I love it. If it get cancelled I will cry. SO.
OPTION 4 is SIGNING THE PETITION TO THE CW encouraging renewal for LIFE UNEXPECTED.
http://www.petitiononline.com/s3781/petition.html
Please. Thank you.
FIVE: Did you see last night's Gossip Girl where Chuck went totally out of character and basically broke all character development (I'm guessing) for ratings and/or shock value? Not only did they reuse a tired (and pro-prostitution) plot of this movie:
They go on to suggest Chuck was in full support of his uncle's—with the character range of a shark— wicked plan.
LAME LAME AND MORE LAME.
YA author Kody Keplinger (THE DUFF) and I were so appalled by this that we decided to write new endings to save Chuck's reputation and to keep from throwing left-over Easter eggs at the TV.
As writers, we NEED TO STAY CONSISTENT with character development. Especially for a character like Chuck who has developed SO much and it has taken SO long. The fans have been rooting for him to change and when he finally does (and is completely believable and happy) to resort back to awful behavior is a cop-out. As fans, we are not happy.
If you are also unhappy, please send your thoughts here:
http://www.cwtv.com/feedback/comments
If you are happy don't pick option 5
SIX: Make a VLOG! Be creative. Just mention SEA somewhere. Bonus points for a SAVE LIFE UNEXPECTED or RANTING about character consistency. ANd singing. (Bonus points are in my heart. ;D )
OKAY, that's it!
Leave in comments what you chose to do.
Pick three!
Check back later this afternoon for a *new and improved ending* right here. :D
Contest ends at MIDNIGHT FRIDAY PST!
Thanks for playing!
ENTER HERE
*with bonus GOSSIP GIRL ranting. Warning: Contains spoiler's from Monday's episode
Hey all!
Week Two has arrived!
Thanks for all your entries last week.
This week we have a couple new things to do in order to consider yourself "entered" into my contest.
ONE: Copy this blog post in your blog, link it back here, voila!
TWO: Change your Twitter icon to SEA --what can I say? I like Blue People! RT'ing the contest also counts if you have an avatar you are SO in love with (like Damon) and cannot possible change. ;) )
THREE: Add SEA to your Goodreads list and/or Vote for SEA in a debut/blue book etc. "list"
FOUR: And this is where things get interesting.
Everyone knows I like teen TV. Love the CW. Love Life Unexpected, Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries.
But I *hear* that Life Unexpected might be getting cancelled because of lack of viewers (gasp!) This is one of the sweetest, funniest, full-of-heart shows on TV and I love it. If it get cancelled I will cry. SO.
OPTION 4 is SIGNING THE PETITION TO THE CW encouraging renewal for LIFE UNEXPECTED.
http://www.petitiononline.com/s3781/petition.html
Please. Thank you.
FIVE: Did you see last night's Gossip Girl where Chuck went totally out of character and basically broke all character development (I'm guessing) for ratings and/or shock value? Not only did they reuse a tired (and pro-prostitution) plot of this movie:
They go on to suggest Chuck was in full support of his uncle's—with the character range of a shark— wicked plan.
LAME LAME AND MORE LAME.
YA author Kody Keplinger (THE DUFF) and I were so appalled by this that we decided to write new endings to save Chuck's reputation and to keep from throwing left-over Easter eggs at the TV.
As writers, we NEED TO STAY CONSISTENT with character development. Especially for a character like Chuck who has developed SO much and it has taken SO long. The fans have been rooting for him to change and when he finally does (and is completely believable and happy) to resort back to awful behavior is a cop-out. As fans, we are not happy.
If you are also unhappy, please send your thoughts here:
http://www.cwtv.com/feedback/comments
If you are happy don't pick option 5
SIX: Make a VLOG! Be creative. Just mention SEA somewhere. Bonus points for a SAVE LIFE UNEXPECTED or RANTING about character consistency. ANd singing. (Bonus points are in my heart. ;D )
OKAY, that's it!
Leave in comments what you chose to do.
Pick three!
Check back later this afternoon for a *new and improved ending* right here. :D
Contest ends at MIDNIGHT FRIDAY PST!
Thanks for playing!
ENTER HERE
Contests Found 4/7
Win Evolve - Ends 4/9
My Overstuffed Bookshelf Weekly Giveaway Contest - Ends 4/12
Win Shift or Hell Fire - Ends 4/13
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/23
Win Hush Hush - Ends 4/25
Win Linger ARC - Ends 4/30
Misfit Salon Spring Fever Giveaway - Ends 4/30
21 Pages Mega Book Giveaway - Ends 5/1
25 Followers Contest - Ends 5/5
BookWhisperer 200 Followers Contest - Ends 5/6
My Overstuffed Bookshelf Weekly Giveaway Contest - Ends 4/12
Win Shift or Hell Fire - Ends 4/13
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/23
Win Hush Hush - Ends 4/25
Win Linger ARC - Ends 4/30
Misfit Salon Spring Fever Giveaway - Ends 4/30
21 Pages Mega Book Giveaway - Ends 5/1
25 Followers Contest - Ends 5/5
BookWhisperer 200 Followers Contest - Ends 5/6
Wishlist Wednesday - Flaherty's Crossing
From GoodReads:
From Pacific Northwest's award-winning author Kaylin McFarren comes a powerful novel about love, loss, and the power of forgiveness...
Successful yet emotionally stifled artist Kate Flaherty stands at the deathbed of her estranged father, conflicted by his morphine-induced confession exposing his part in her mother's death. While racing home, Kate's car mishap leads her to a soul-searching discussion with a lone diner employee, prompting Kate to confront the true reasons her marriage hangs in the balance. When her night takes an unexpected turn, however, she flees for her life, a life desperate for faith that can only be found through her ability to forgive.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Teaser Tuesday
"I stand up straight and tip my head slightly back the way Nina always did. I close my eyes. When I open them, I notice there's a slightly crumbling community bulletin board in a grassy cleaning about fifteen feet away, perfectly placed as to be directly in the line of vision of aNYONE GETTING OFF THE BUS."
From page 13 of Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten
Monday, April 5, 2010
March 2010 Books Read
March 2010 Books Read
1. Fade by Lisa McMann
2. Fantasy In Death by JD Robb
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson (New Author)
4. Beach House by James Patterson & Peter de Jonge
5. Bride of Tranquility by Tracy S Morris (New Author)
6. The Vision by Heather Graham
7. Sleep No More by Susan Crandall (New Author)
8. A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
9. Original Sin by Allison Brennan (New Author)
10. The Seance by Heather Graham
11. Protecting Their Baby by Sheri Whitefeather (New Author)
12. The Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson
13. Bite Me by Christopher Moore
14. Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
15. Finding the Lost: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
16. Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten (New Author)
17. The Anastasia Syndrome and Other Stories by Mary Higgins Clark (New Author)
18. What You Can't See by Allison Brennan, Roxanne St Claire, Karen Tabke
1. Fade by Lisa McMann
2. Fantasy In Death by JD Robb
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson (New Author)
4. Beach House by James Patterson & Peter de Jonge
5. Bride of Tranquility by Tracy S Morris (New Author)
6. The Vision by Heather Graham
7. Sleep No More by Susan Crandall (New Author)
8. A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
9. Original Sin by Allison Brennan (New Author)
10. The Seance by Heather Graham
11. Protecting Their Baby by Sheri Whitefeather (New Author)
12. The Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson
13. Bite Me by Christopher Moore
14. Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
15. Finding the Lost: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
16. Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten (New Author)
17. The Anastasia Syndrome and Other Stories by Mary Higgins Clark (New Author)
18. What You Can't See by Allison Brennan, Roxanne St Claire, Karen Tabke
Review - Burning Alive
Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasnt sure going in what I would think. Its similar to but not the type of world I usually choose to read. But the characters are great. A couple chapters in and I was completly hooked and went out to get the second book so I could read it right away. Looking forward to more in the series.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasnt sure going in what I would think. Its similar to but not the type of world I usually choose to read. But the characters are great. A couple chapters in and I was completly hooked and went out to get the second book so I could read it right away. Looking forward to more in the series.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Katie's Spring Cleaning Contest
Katie at Katie's Book Blog is having a great Spring Cleaning Contest. You can win:
Hardcovers:
-Stay With Me by Garret Freyman-Weyr
-Mia The Magnificent by Eileen Boggess
-Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman
Paperbacks:
-Love Undercover by Jo Edwards
-Labor Of Love by Rachel Hawthorne
-Maine Squeeze by Catherine Clark
-WTF by Peter Lerangis
-Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
-Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
-The Eternal Kiss edited by Trisha Telep
-Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
-Poseur by Rachel Maude
-If We Kiss by Rachel Vail
-Stargazer (Evernight #2) by Claudia Gray
ARCs:
-The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
-Little Miss Red by Robin Palmer
-The Good Girl's Guide To Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray
-Heist Society by Ally Carter
-Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount-White
-Dawn by Kevin Brooks
-Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff
-Geektastic edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castelluci
-I Am A Genius Of Unspeakable Evil And I Want To Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb
-The Comeback by Marlene Perez
-A Sweet Disorder by Jacqueline Kolosov
-The School For Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
And of course, the winners will get some awesome swag too. =]
Details:
-There will be 4 winners:
-Winner 1 will choose 8 books
-Winner 2 will choose 6 books
-Winner 3 will choose 4 books
-Winner 4 will choose 2 books
Go here for more info and to enter. Ends 4/30.
Hardcovers:
-Stay With Me by Garret Freyman-Weyr
-Mia The Magnificent by Eileen Boggess
-Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman
Paperbacks:
-Love Undercover by Jo Edwards
-Labor Of Love by Rachel Hawthorne
-Maine Squeeze by Catherine Clark
-WTF by Peter Lerangis
-Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
-Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
-The Eternal Kiss edited by Trisha Telep
-Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
-Poseur by Rachel Maude
-If We Kiss by Rachel Vail
-Stargazer (Evernight #2) by Claudia Gray
ARCs:
-The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
-Little Miss Red by Robin Palmer
-The Good Girl's Guide To Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray
-Heist Society by Ally Carter
-Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount-White
-Dawn by Kevin Brooks
-Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff
-Geektastic edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castelluci
-I Am A Genius Of Unspeakable Evil And I Want To Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb
-The Comeback by Marlene Perez
-A Sweet Disorder by Jacqueline Kolosov
-The School For Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
And of course, the winners will get some awesome swag too. =]
Details:
-There will be 4 winners:
-Winner 1 will choose 8 books
-Winner 2 will choose 6 books
-Winner 3 will choose 4 books
-Winner 4 will choose 2 books
Go here for more info and to enter. Ends 4/30.
Today's Adventure Blogoversary Giveaway
Today's Adventure is having a great Blogoversary Giveaway.
PRIZE PILE #1 (finished copies)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray, still in shrink wrap)
Numbers - Rachel Ward (HB)
Timothy and the Dragon's Gate -Adrienne Kress (PB)
Lips Touch - Laini Taylor (HB)
Ransom My Heart - Meg Cabot (PB)
Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris (PB)
Poetry Speaks Who I Am edited by Elise Paschen (HB, with audio CD)
Burn - Ted Dekker and Erin Healy (HB)
Bad Girls Don't Die - Katie Alender (HB)
Song of the Sparrow - Lisa Ann Sandell (HB)
The Prophecy of the Sisters - Michelle Zink (HB)
PRIZE PILE #2 (ARCS)
Everlasting - Angie Frazier
The Deadly Sister - Eliot Schrefer
The Keepers' Tattoo - Gill Arbuthnott
Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
Beautiful Creatures - Garcia/Stohl
Possessed - Kate Cann
Scarlett Fever - Maureen Johnson
Smile - Raina Telgemeier
Wish - Alexandra Bullen
Merlin's Harp - Anne Eliot Crompton
Stolen - Lucy Christopher
There will be three winners:
Winner #1 gets to choose one book valued $20 or less from The Book Depository. They also get to pick 2 books from each Prize Pile.
Winner #2 gets to choose one book valued $20 or less from The Book Depository. They also get to pick 1 book from each Prize Pile (after #1 picks).
Winner #3 gets to pick 1 book from each Prize Pile (after #2 picks).
Go here for more info and to enter. Contest ends on 4/30.
Contests Found 4/4
Paranormal Haven 250 Followers Contest
Win Immortalis: Carpe Noctem - Ends 4/6
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/8
Win an ARC of A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend - Ends 4/9
Movies in My Brain Contest - Paper Towns - Ends 4/11
Asamum 4 ARC Giveaway - Ends 4/11
Win Changeless - Ends 4/12
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/15
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/15
Win Ballad - Ends 4/16
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/18
JoJos Book Corner 200 Follower Giveaway - Ends 4/21
Win Before I Fall - Ends 4/21
Win an Airhead Prize Pack - Ends 4/23
Writer Musings April Book Giveaway - Ends 4/24
Personal Demons April Debut Contest - Ends 4/30
Katie's Spring Cleaning Contest - Ends 4/30
Win the Study series - Ends 4/30
Escape in a Book 300 Followers Contest - Ends 4/30
BLA 250 Follower Giveaway - Ends 5/8
Book Faery 140 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/14
Obsessed! 21 Book Giveaway - Ends 6/15
Win Immortalis: Carpe Noctem - Ends 4/6
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/8
Win an ARC of A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend - Ends 4/9
Movies in My Brain Contest - Paper Towns - Ends 4/11
Asamum 4 ARC Giveaway - Ends 4/11
Win Changeless - Ends 4/12
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/15
Win Radiant Shadows - Ends 4/15
Win Ballad - Ends 4/16
Win Dark Deceptions - Ends 4/18
JoJos Book Corner 200 Follower Giveaway - Ends 4/21
Win Before I Fall - Ends 4/21
Win an Airhead Prize Pack - Ends 4/23
Writer Musings April Book Giveaway - Ends 4/24
Personal Demons April Debut Contest - Ends 4/30
Katie's Spring Cleaning Contest - Ends 4/30
Win the Study series - Ends 4/30
Escape in a Book 300 Followers Contest - Ends 4/30
BLA 250 Follower Giveaway - Ends 5/8
Book Faery 140 Followers Giveaway - Ends 5/14
Obsessed! 21 Book Giveaway - Ends 6/15
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