Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price. Unfortunately, life got into the way of me devouring this book as quickly as I did the first one in the series. However, the characters and action are vivid enough that I never missed a beat … Continue reading Review: Ouroboros (Circuit Fae #2) by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
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Author Interview with Jessica McHugh
By now, you all know that I'm a total wuss. I don't like jump scares. I can do gore in movies/on television because I desensitized myself through a research binge on practical effects, but there's no protective layer between the visceral on the page and my imagination. So while I desperately wanted to read Jessica … Continue reading Author Interview with Jessica McHugh
Con Report: FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018
Wow. What an absolutely amazing trip. [If you're here to find the copy of my alternate history presentation, you're in the right place! It's included below!] I'm not even going to recap last year, because this year blew it out of the water. I was honored to be invited back, and I hope to return … Continue reading Con Report: FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018
Review: Snowbound (Bloodline of Yule #2) by Maria Alexander
Disclaimer: I consider myself friends with the author; I received an electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I finished reading this book at the height of summer in my very warm home office. But I didn't even think of turning on the ceiling fan, because Alexander brought the freezing cold of … Continue reading Review: Snowbound (Bloodline of Yule #2) by Maria Alexander
Steel Time Book Launch & Excerpt!
Happy book birthday to me! Today, I'm pleased to announce the launch of the fourth book in my Steel Empires series. Steel Time is extra-special for me because time travel is one of my favorite speculative fiction motifs. Working the concept into my own expansive universe was challenging and a LOT of fun. (Unfortunately, I couldn't … Continue reading Steel Time Book Launch & Excerpt!
Review: Moribund (Circuit Fae #1) by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price. For all that I read urban fantasy and LGBT fiction, it surprises me that this is my first F/F urban fantasy -- and a young adult (YA) novel, at that. But if a book had to … Continue reading Review: Moribund (Circuit Fae #1) by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018 Schedule
This weekend I will be attending my second FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (formerly Salt Lake Comic Con)! My husband joins me at this con, and we use it as our annual anniversary celebration because it falls near the date of our wedding. We have a great time people-watching, spending too much money on nerdy … Continue reading FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018 Schedule
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
I didn't travel anywhere this month, but I still managed to have plenty of adventures! The highlights of the month were definitely the cover reveal for my next book, Steel Time, and buying the very first new car for either of us with my husband, a Tesla Model 3! Other fun things included some home … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
Book Spotlight & Review: Rights of Use (Black Book Project #1) by Shannon Eichorn
Today, I'm happy to help celebrate the birthday of a book I've been looking forward to for literally years, ever since the author and I met at a a convention and found kindred souls in our shared delight over Stargate, NASA, writing, and speculative fiction. Rights of Use brings me back to my teenage years, when … Continue reading Book Spotlight & Review: Rights of Use (Black Book Project #1) by Shannon Eichorn
Author Interview with Shannon Eichorn
To celebrate the release of her first novel, I was delighted to interview author Shannon Eichorn about topics near and dear to both of our hearts. If you're at DragonCon this weekend, be sure to track her down in the armory and pick up a copy of Rights of Use for yourself! For those of … Continue reading Author Interview with Shannon Eichorn
Review: In a Suspect Universe by Albert Wendland
Disclaimer: Dr. Wendland was a professor at the graduate program I attended, and he is now a friend and colleague; however, I purchased an advanced-release hardcopy of this novel for full price. I read Wendland's first book in this world, The Man Who Loved Alien Landscapes, in one evening. I wish I could have done the … Continue reading Review: In a Suspect Universe by Albert Wendland
Steel Time Cover Reveal!
I'm thrilled to announce two things today! The first, as indicated by the title of this post, is the final cover to book 4 of the Steel Empires series, Steel Time! The second is the official release date of my fourth novel: Thursday, September 6, 2018! Make sure to follow my blog for more information about … Continue reading Steel Time Cover Reveal!
Review: Invincible Volumes 13-15
The adventure continues! I'm at the mid-way point of the series now, and I'm certainly not bored yet. Invincible Vol. 13: Growing Pains Robert Kirkman (writer) Cory Walker (penciler, inker) Ryan Ottley (penciler) Cliff Rathburn (inker) Dave McCaig (colorist) FCO Plascencia (colorist) Rus Wooton (letterer) Forget this Mark guy. Can I just keep reading about … Continue reading Review: Invincible Volumes 13-15
Author Interview with Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Since I was lucky enough to read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of Red and Black, I knew I had to know more behind the book! This is a fantastic debut novel -- I hope you're inclined to pick it up after reading this interview with the author. You can find my review of the … Continue reading Author Interview with Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Author Interview with Sara Dobie Bauer
There's nothing better than when a fabulous author is also a lovely person and friend. I've been hooked on Sara Dobie Bauer's writing since I first read Bite Somebody, and her darker work is just as enticing. Today, I picked her brain about her latest release, Escaping Exile. ABOUT THE BOOK Andrew is a vampire from … Continue reading Author Interview with Sara Dobie Bauer
Review: Perfect Day by Sally Malcolm
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Having never read the original Austen novel, Persuasion, this book is based on, I was a bit tentative when Malcolm reached out to me and asked for a review. However, she knew that I've been on … Continue reading Review: Perfect Day by Sally Malcolm
Book Spotlight & Review: Red and Black by Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Next Monday is a book birthday for one of my fellow bloggers at Speculative Chic, but I couldn't wait any longer! I was thrilled to receive an advanced electronic copy of this debut novel. This was a great, fun read that will appeal to adult and young adult readers alike, with just enough superhero antics … Continue reading Book Spotlight & Review: Red and Black by Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Review: Escaping Exile (Escape #1) by Sara Dobie Bauer
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; I received an electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. The first thing you notice about this novella is the vibrant narrative voice. You learn everything you need to know about the main character and his circumstances within the first chapter, during the inciting incident, … Continue reading Review: Escaping Exile (Escape #1) by Sara Dobie Bauer
Review: Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales
Written by Justin Richards Illustrated by David Wardle As part of an amazing Doctor Who-themed raffle basket I won recently, I acquired this amazing boxed set of "Time Lord Fairy Tales." These sixteen short stories are told in the fashion of the fairy tales they are based on, but just like the television show they are … Continue reading Review: Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
Another summer month has flown by. I'm going to be honest -- my production on the creative side has been crap. Even the unbuilt LEGO sets calling my name from my guest room haven't been motivation enough to get work done. I'm not going to stop working on the Steel Empires series. But after 4 … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals