Of books, writing, and life in general
Today we have Civil Blood, the second book in the Best Left in the Shadows series by Mark Gelineau and Joe King. This book came out last month but I was only able to read it a couple of weeks ago. I read it in one sitting not only because it’s a novella but it was fast-paced and so easy to read.
Read more about the book and check out my review!
What is Children’s Book Week?
Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes — wherever young readers and books connect!
Read more about it here.
I’m all for celebrating books and the joy of reading, so I’m giving away a $5 Kindle book as part of this giveaway hop. That is, the winner will receive a Kindle book (valued at $5) of their choice. Enter via the Rafflecopter below!
I think I’ve been pretty clear that I’m a big fan of the Ascended series by Gelineau and King. I love the different storylines but my favorites so far are that of Ferran in Rend the Dark and Elinor of Reaper. Today I’m stoked to feature Skinshaper, the second novella in the Rend the Dark series.
Read on to know more about the book and check out my review!
I love featuring fantasy and adventure picture books here on the blog. I am always amazed by the gorgeous illustrations. Today I have here Ninja and Bunny’s Great Adventure by Kara S. Tyler, with illustrations by Sarah Pacetti. It’s a pretty cool book about two sisters and their adventure in Fairyland!
Read on to know more about the book and check out my review. Don’t forget to join the tour giveaway for a chance to win great prizes!
There are times when you encounter a story that’s so trippy and interesting and totally something you dig, and you just can’t help but wish that you wrote that story or that you can write something as close to fantastic as that story. I mean, you know what I mean, right? It could be a book or a movie – anything really – that makes you wish you thought of it first.
I haven’t been much of a reader for the last year or so, so these fantastic stories I’m referring to are actually movies that I’ve seen in the last few months. Just a warning, this post may contain some spoilers so if you haven’t seen any of these films – do a quick scroll, hurry! – and don’t want to know what happens in these movies, I suggest you turn away from this post now. Turn away, friend, and save yourself from, er, spoilers about old movies. Amsorrehhh..
I always gravitate towards science fiction and fantasy, but I also like picking up some suspense or mystery/thrillers every now and then. And today I have one for you! We’re featuring Vapor Trail by author Dick Hannah. I had the chance to review his first book a couple of years back. Vapor Trail is his third book and it’s a good one.
Read on to know more about it and check out my thoughts on the book.
I’m stoked beyond stoked to feature the amazing Intisar Khanani on the blog today for the cover reveal of her newest novel Memories of Ash, the much-awaited follow-up to Sunbolt, which happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. Seriously, I love it so much that I’ve read it several times. The cover of Memories of Ash was designed by Jenny of Seedlings Design Studio, and to celebrate, Intisar is holding a Kindle Fire giveaway, so make sure to check it out below!
I really do suck as a blogger. Earlier this year I said I would roll out an updated version of my Going Freelance series and I haven’t done it. GAH. I’m really sorry about that, folks. I do intend to update that thing this year, but I just haven’t been in an “updating” mood for the past few weeks. In fact, I haven’t been in a “writing” mood for the past few MONTHS, which means I’ve been ridiculously unproductive work-wise. I haven’t been reading much either. I read a few books in January, but only read one in Feb and I am now behind my monthly reading goal of two books plus a classic. Yes, I’m a sucky reader, too.
And that’s not all. I haven’t played ultimate in months! I have this crazy eye thing right now. My left eye basically has limited movement and it causes me to have double vision when I look to my left. It’s crazy and it’s being treated and all that, but I haven’t been playing ultimate because I’d be totally useless on the field with this sucky vision thing.
Today we’re featuring a collection of stories by some awesome authors. Mosaics: A Collection of Independent Women Vol 1 is finally here!
This project focused on bringing women’s voices to readers and celebrating the stories they have to tell. Mosaics Vol 1 includes stories by Keyan Bowes, Carol Cao, Chelo Diaz-Ludden, Sarina Dorie, Naomi Elster, Jordanne Fuller, Ari Harradine, Karen Heuler, L.S. Johnson, Tonya Liburd, Kelsey Maki, Julia Ray, Patty Somlo, P.K. Tyler, Deborah Walker, Keira Michelle Telford, Kim Wells, Elizabeth Wolf, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley
Read on to know more about this collection! And, of course, enter the massive giveaway for a chance to win a Kindle Fire, a $50 gift card, and a paperback library.