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Author News, Interesting Tidbits and More – 11-11-09


By Donna

Author News & Stuff:

News:

The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay

Kelly Gay says that the second Charlie Madigan novel will be titled The Darkest Edge of Dawn (Aug. 31, 2010). The Better Part of Darkness, Kelly’s debut novel in this series, will release on November 24, 2009. I just finished reading The Better Part of Darkness, my review will be up next week. Kelly landed herself on my must read list with this one. Yeah, I enjoyed it that much.

Larissa Ione announced that she will be writing a paranormal novella in an anthology with Jacquelyn Frank that will be due for publication sometime in 2011.

Georgia McBride announced St. Martin’s Press “New Adult” Contest: Sponsored by #YAlitchat. If your an aspiring YA author, here’s your chance. St. Martin’s Press is out looking for “great, new, cutting edge fiction with protagonists who are slightly older than traditional YA and can appeal to a younger adult audience.”

Steamed by Katie MacAlister

Katie MacAlister is having a giveaway for several ARCs of Steamed (February 2, 2010), her new Steampunk novel.

Excerpts/Chapters/Free Reads:

Ann Aguirre posted an excerpt to Skin Tight (June 1, 2010), the second book in her new Skin series published under Ava Gray.

Rachel Caine post a sample chapter for Kiss of Death, the next Morganville Vampires book. She also post a free short short Grudge, it’s Sam’s story.

Kimberly Frost posted a Reader’s Guide for her book Would-Be Witch, the first book in her Southern Witch Series.

Heart Of Darkness by Gena Showalter Gena Showalter posted an excerpt to The Darkest Angel: A Lords of the Underworld tale. An iron-willed demon assassin, the angel Lysander has never known lust—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of Lucifer, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the pure-hearted Lysander into temptation…

Nalini Singh posted an excerpt to Bonds of Justice, a Psy-Changeling book due out in July 2010.

Rachel Vincent posted a mini excerpt of My Soul to Save, the second book in her Soul Screamers series.

New Covers:

LoverMine Lover Mine (April 27, 2010) the eighth book in J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series, was posted around the blogosphere by Babbling about Books and More, Dark Faerie Tales, Lovin’ Me Some Romance, Michelle’s Book Review Blog, Smexy Books, and Writings of a Wicked Book Addict. Yeah, this series is that popular!

The book blurb is from Goodreads.

In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - vampire warriors, defenders of their race... John Matthew has been through his vampire transition and taken to the life of the Brotherhood with a vengeance, but he still can't shake the nightmare of his past and is unsure of his future as a warrior hero. He's made a promise to honour the Brotherhood and their fight with the slayers at all costs, until the love of his life is kidnapped and he is forced to make a choice that could change his life and the Brotherhood's forever...

Succubi-Like-It-Hot SciFiGuy.ca posted the new cover for Succubi Like It Hot (January 19, 2010) from Jill Myles's The Succubus Diaries. The first book in this series, Gentlemen Prefer Succubi releases on December 29, 2009.

The book blurb is from Simon and Schuster.

NOBODY SAID SUCKING WAS EASY.

With a hot new figure, her dream job as an archaeologist, and two gorgeous boyfriends to scratch her seductive Itch -- an angel and a vampire -- Jackie Brighton is totally getting the hang of life as a succubus. Then she accidentally knocks the pizza guy unconscious with her touch. Great -- she's cursed. After striking a deal to get the curse lifted by a crafty demon, Jackie and her best friend Remy take a road trip to deliver a cryptic message to the nation's oldest succubus. Unfortunately, neither of her jealous lovers is talking to Jackie right now, and due to the curse, she's desperate to get her Itch scratched very soon. Their journey gets weirder with every mile -- demonic possession, a charming stalker, a cryptic warning -- and when they get to New Orleans, Jackie discovers a dangerous catch to her supernatural bargain. Someone wants her dead -- again. Can a brainy vixen in a miniskirt outsmart the forces of evil?

DarklyLuminous Babbling About Books and More post the new cover for The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker (April 27, 2010), the second book in the Strangely Beautiful series by Leanna Renee Hieber.

Book blurb from Leanna Renee Hieber’s web site.

With radiant, snow white skin and hair, Percy Parker was a beacon for Fate. True love had found her, in the tempestuous form of Professor Alexi Rychman. But her mythic destiny was not complete. Accompanying the ghosts with which she alone could converse, new and terrifying omens loomed. A war was coming, a desperate ploy of a spectral host. Victorian London would be overrun.  Yet, Percy kept faith. Within the mighty bastion of Athens Academy, alongside The Guard whose magic shielded mortals from the agents of the Underworld, she counted herself among friends. Wreathed in hallowed fire, they would stand together, no matter what dreams or nightmares—may come.

Interviews/Guest Blogging:

Interesting Tidbits:

I have a post up on what everyone's preference is for book reviews and it includes a poll. If you haven't voted please go by and cast your vote on whether you prefer short or long reviews or no preference. I'm really interested in what the outcome will be.

All Things Urban Fantasy has a new feature up: 2nd Opinion Review. In Abigail’s own words: I often disagree with reviews of particular books, sometimes even from reviewers who I usually agree with.  I know that some of you have disagreed with some of my previous reviews and I’d like to give you the opportunity to offer a 2nd Opinion Review. – Things could get interesting over there!

Odd Shots has a Are You A Psy Or a Changeling? Quiz up. I took it and apparently I’m a changeling. *sigh*

Dragon Age Origins Ann Aguirre has setup a new blog The Dragon Age Blog: Writers getting their geek on. Looks like Ann, Larissa Ione, Jill Myles, Michele Lee, Ilona Andrews, Brad Galloway and Moira Rogers (Bree and Donna) are all blogging over there about their newest gaming obsession: Dragon Age Origins. I think this must be the hot game of the moment because my son and his friends are also playing it. He talks of nothing else.

Comic Books Improve Early Childhood Literacy: The Telegraph reports that Professor Carol Tilley, a professor of library and information science at the University of Illinois, says that comics are just as sophisticated as other forms of reading, children benefit from reading them at least as much as they do from reading other kinds of books, and that there is evidence that comics increase children's vocabulary and instill a love of reading. – I find this real interesting especially since I use to hide the comics my dad bought from my mom. She swore up and down they were bad for me. [Slashdot]

Kindle for PC – You can now read Kindle books on your pc. Cool thing about it, it’s free and no Kindle required. The downside you can’t lay down with your pc or laptop and snuggle with it, like you can with a book or an ereader. [Lifehacker]

Giveaways Around the Virtual World:

As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.



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New Releases, Author News & More - 10/6/09


By Donna
New Releases: If you have a book review for one of new releases listed here, link it in comments and I will be happy to add it to this post.

October 6, 2009

 Demon Forged by Meljean Brook
The Guardians Series, Book 8
- Reviewed by

Fire by Kristin Cashore
Sequel to Graceling
- Reviewed by

The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Seven Realms Series, Book 1
- Reviewed by

 The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
Blue Bloods Series, Book 4

Dead Man Talking by Casey Daniels
Pepper Martin Mysteries, Book 5

Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
- Reviewed by

 A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse Series, The Complete Novellas
- Reviewed by

 Hunting Memories by Barb Hendee
The Vampire Memories Series, Book 2
- Reviewed by

Demon Ex Machina by Julie Kenner
Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Series, Book 5

Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill
Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 2
- Reviewed by

The Ghost King by R. A. Salvatore
Transitions Series, Book 3
- Reviewed by

 Lucinda, Dangerously by Sunny
The Demon Princess Chronicles, Book 2
- Reviewed by

Quatrain by Sharon Shinn
Collection of Novellas
-Reviewed by

 Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade
Marked Souls Series, Book 1
- Reviewed by

Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl
Kyndred Series, Book 1
- Reviewed by

Frostbite by David Wellington

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, Keith Thompson (Illustrator)
- Reviewed by

Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom
Jazz Tremaine Series, Book 4
- Reviewed by

Dragon Moon by Rebecca York
Moon Series, Book 11
Author News: My author news is pretty lean this week so I'm going to point you over to Literary Escapism. Jackie keeps an ongoing update going throughout the week on where the authors are and what they are up to.
Interesting Tidbits:
Giveaways Around the Virtual World: As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.

Chris over at Stumbling Over Chaos has a pretty good list of happens and contests, you should head over and check it out.



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New Releases, Author News & More - 9/22/09


By Donna
New Releases Today: If you have a review for any of the new releases, I would be happy to link it in this list. Just put a link in the comments of this post.

September 22nd

 The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2 edited by Tricia Telep

 Dawnthief by James Barclay
- Reviewed by

An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon

Devoured by Amanda Marrone
Author News:
  • VampFanGirl at Lovin' Me Some Romance found the new book cover for Pleasure of A Dark Prince by Kresley Cole, due to release on January 19, 2010.
  • Download a free copy of The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, it the first story in the Immortals After Dark series.
  • Jackie Kessler has a new website up that is centered around her YA book Hunger: Jackie Morse Kessler.
  • Karen Mahoney announced a book deal with Flux for her debut novel The Iron Witch and soon to be written book The Wood Queen.
  • Listen to the first chapter of Soulless by Gail Carriger, which releases on September 29th.
  • Sherrilyn Kenyon has the first 100 pages of Born of Night (release date 09/29/09) up and a new excerpt up for Born of Ice (12/02/ 2009).
  • Melissa Marr posted more details on her book Wicked Lovely becoming a movie over on her blog.
  • VampChix interviews Tricia Telep, editor of the newly released anthology The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2.
  • Book Pushers Anonymous interviews Ilona Andrews.
  • Meljean Brooks has posted an article of some free reads to help get you through your work week, she even goes as far as telling you how to disguise them from the workplace, at Odd Shots.
  • Chloe Neill is being interviewed at Amberkatze's Book Blog and A Great Read.
  • Lili. St Crow is interviewed by The Book Cellar.
  • Kelly Gay will be interviewed at The Eclectic Book Lover tomorrow and she will be talking about The Better Part of Darkness.
  • SciFiGuy.ca posted the fabulously delicious new cover for Katie MacAlister's Love in the Time of Dragons, book 1 in her upcoming Light Dragons series.
Interesting Tidbits:
Giveaways Around the Virtual World: As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.

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New Releases, Author News & More - 9/15/09


By Donna

New Releases Today: If you have a review for any of the new releases, I would be happy to link it in this list. Just put a link in the comments of this post.

September 14th
Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough
- Reviewed by
September 15th
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
- Reviewed by
Bauchelain And Korbal Broach by Steven Erikson
- Reviewed by
Forest Born by Shannon Hale
- Reviewed by
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Limited edition reissue in hardcover
- Reviewed by
Bite Marks: A Vampire's Testament by Terence Taylor
Ground Zero by F. Paul Wilson
- Reviewed by

Author News:

  • The Book Butterfly interviews Michelle Rowan, author of Demon Princess: Reign or Shine.
  • Undercover Book Lover interviews Merit from Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires Series
  • Chloe Neill asks: Are you ready for the first chapter of FIRESPELL? - Then be sure to sign up for Chloe's newsletter before Thursday, October 1st. Chapter one will be in her October 1st newsletter and will not be posted on her website until October 15th.
  • Suvudu interviews Chris Evans, author of A Darkness Forged in Fire and The Light of Burning Shadows
  • Alyssa Day has an eye opening post at Between Fire and Ice: A love letter to readers: Top 5 things (most) authors want you to know
  • VampChix interviews Maggie Shayne, author of the vampire series Wings in the Night.
  • Trueromance interviews Marjorie M. Liu, author of the Dirk & Steele and Hunter Kiss series.
  • Carrie Ryan interviews Maggie Stiefvater, author of Shiver.
  • Erica Hayes, author of the soon to be released novel Shadowfae, posted a free short story Hellcursed on her website.
  • Cat Adams posted that if your planning on attending Authors After Dark Paranormal weekend (October 23-25 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Suffern NY), due to a glitch in the hotel's system, registration is open until Sept, 20th.
  • Chris Howard is running a promo for Saltwater Witch, to get more people reading his online graphic novel of the Seaborn. Some gorgeous art is the prize, head over and check it out.

Interesting Tidbits:

  • Jackie at Literary Escapism will be interviewing Chloe Neill on September 29th and she is giving everyone an opportunity to submit questions: Is there anything you would like to ask Chloe about her Chicagoland series?
  • Lexie at Poisoned Rationality has created a great list of future release that extends to next year.
  • The Fiction Vixen found a blog tool that rates your blog: "What's your blog rated?" I ran my blog through and was surprised by the results:
    OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets
    This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words:
    • dead (7x)
    • dangerous (5x)
    • death (4x)
    • sex (3x)
    • zombie (2x)
    • ass (1x)
    Um, yeah. Okay. Moving on...

Giveaways Around the Virtual World: Right now there are a ton of giveaways/contests going on around the blogosphere in celebration of BBAW, I have a few listed here but for a full list head over to the BBAW website.

As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.




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