Tag: books
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Review: SWEEP IN PEACE (Innkeeper Chronicles #2) by Ilona Andrews
This particular collection of books by writing team Ilona Andrews is published as serial novels on their website. When I read the first book in the Innkeeper Chronicles, I was really afraid that it was going to be a meandering mess. However, I ate up the first book (Clean Sweep) and…
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Review: NO NORMAL (Ms. Marvel Vol. 1) by G. Wilson & Adrian Alphona
My husband has been on a kick for graphic novels written by women, and I’ve been on a kick for diversity representation in speculative fiction, so this was a delightful find for both of us.
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Review: JUST ONE DAMNED THING AFTER ANOTHER (The Chronicles of St. Mary’s #1) by Jodi Taylor
I stumbled across this book and picked it up on a whim, and I’m ever so glad that I did. While the concept of “secret organization that uses time travel for historical research purposes” isn’t new, Taylor manages to make this version her own with a number of subtle changes…
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Review: SMALL MAGICS by Ilona Andrews
Favorite story: Because I’m always thrilled to learn more about Kate’s protege, I was delighted to read “Magic Tests” in this collection. Julie shined in this story, especially because she’s not just a miniature version of Kate. She’s been influenced by all the adults in her life, and it shows in…
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RDSP News Roundup
It’s been a while since I posted, because I’ve been a bit caught up in things like writing book 4, reading lots of books, and binge-watching Orphan Black. (No spoilers, please. I’m only on season 2.) But lots has gone on in the world of my amazing publisher, Raw Dog Screaming…
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Book Giveaway!
To conclude my interview series, Calico in Conversation is hosting a scavenger hunt through each of my interview segments. If you’ve been reading carefully, you have a chance to win ebooks of BOTH Steel Victory and Steel Magic in the format of your choice! Go here to see the questions…
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Reader’s Choice Award Finalists
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for Steel Victory in the 2015 RDSP Reader’s Choice Award poll! As you can see, this super snazzy belt and bragging rights for the next year are on the line! Congratulations to my fellow finalists:
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STEEL MAGIC Launch Party Recap
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to East City Bookshop in Washington DC last night for the official launch party for my second novel, Steel Magic!
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Calico in Conversation Interview, part 3!
The final installment of my interview series at Calico in Conversation is now live! Go check out my thoughts on attending conventions, a few book recommendations, and other projects percolating in my brain. Don’t forget, there will be a quiz next week.
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STEEL MAGIC Launch Party
I hope that all of you who are local to the Maryland/Virginia/Washington DC area will consider joining me for the launch party for Steel Magic! Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Address: East City Bookshop 645 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 100 Washington, DC 20003 This is the link…
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STEEL MAGIC Release Day and Blog Tour, Stop 4: After “The End”
It’s finally book release day! The Steel Empires series now has two books, making it officially a series! I know I’ve been spamming it a lot, but here’s the link to purchase your print or ebook copy of Steel Magic, just in case you’re new to my little corner of…
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STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!
In honor of the final days of the Steel Victory 99 cent sale, I wanted to post one of the deleted scenes I have from this book. This is a Toria and Syri scene from the middle section of the novel that shows a lot of fun interaction between the…
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June Wrap-Up & July Goals
June has definitely been one of my rougher months in recent memory. The bad news is that I don’t feel like I got as far on a lot of my projects as I wish I could be. The good news is that I’m spending the long holiday weekend with my…
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STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 1: Werecreatures Galore!
YA humor and paranormal author A.J. Culey hosted me on her blog today for the first stop on the Steel Magic blog tour. To tie in with her newest release, The Trouble with Antlers (a.k.a. Melvin’s Rampant Rack), I introduced some of the werecreatures in my Steel Empires series as new students…
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Cover Reveal: WHAT’S LEFT OF ME by Jennifer Loring
I’m pleased to announce the cover reveal today for What’s Left of Me, book 2 in the Firebird Trilogy, by Jennifer Loring! The novel will be released by Limitless Publishing, and the gorgeous artwork is from Wicked by Design. I adore the echo of the phoenix in the tattoo. ABOUT THE BOOK Recovering…