Happy book birthday to an excellent sequel! Yesterday, I interviewed author Sara Dobie Bauer about her paranormal romance Bite Somebody. Today, I'm pleased to review the sequel, Bite Somebody Else. #Imogene4Life! ABOUT THE BOOK Imogene helped her newbie vampire friend Celia hook up with an adorable human, but now Celia has dropped an atomic bomb of surprise: … Continue reading Book Spotlight & Review: BITE SOMEBODY ELSE by Sara Dobie Bauer
FINAL CALL for Steel Blood blog tour volunteers!
I'm starting to work on the final details for the celebration of Steel Empires Book 3 on July 19, so this is your last chance to be part of the party! Thank you very much to everyone who has signed up so far. I will start pulling together the final schedule and contacting everyone within … Continue reading FINAL CALL for Steel Blood blog tour volunteers!
Author Interview with Shaun Hume
Shaun Hume reached out to me a few weeks ago regarding a possible review for his book (he complimented me on my book covers, which is the fastest way to this author's heart) (other than salty black licorice). Unfortunately, I was unable to fit him into my schedule, but I was still intrigued enough that … Continue reading Author Interview with Shaun Hume
Participants needed for STEEL BLOOD blog tour this July
Are you a book blogger and/or reviewer? Would you like to be part of a blog tour this summer to promote the next book in the Steel Empires series, Steel Blood? Please use this Google form (no registration required) to submit your contact information, availability, and interest in the following: Spotlight (book and author info) … Continue reading Participants needed for STEEL BLOOD blog tour this July
STEEL BLOOD cover reveal contest announced!
The amazing cover artist for the Steel Empires series, Brad Sharp, did such a fantastic (fang-tastic?) job on the cover for Steel Blood that my publishers and I couldn't decide between them! So we're leaving it up to all of you with a vote. Head over to Raw Dog Screaming Press' website to choose your favorite … Continue reading STEEL BLOOD cover reveal contest announced!
Schedule for Cleveland ConCoction 2017
I'm looking forward to returning to Cleveland ConCoction for my second year (March 10-12)! It's a great mix of literary, media, gaming, and costuming focus, with something for everyone. It's also my favorite con in terms of they way they are set up to promote authors, with an Author's Alley where the con sets up … Continue reading Schedule for Cleveland ConCoction 2017
Book 4 is DONE (sort of)
That's actually a lie. The first draft of book 4 of the Steel Empires series, Steel Time, is done. There's still a ton of work for me to do, including cutting at least 10,000 words of length, but I can't fix what doesn't exist. And now it definitely exists. It's been a crazy year: worldwide, in my … Continue reading Book 4 is DONE (sort of)
Review: MAGIC STEALS by Ilona Andrews
While Kate and Curron obviously hold a place close to my heart, I think my favorite romantic couple in this series is easily Dali and Jim. Because I've also known these characters as individuals for so long, this makes their relationship all the sweeter. This novella was a fun read because it both plays on … Continue reading Review: MAGIC STEALS by Ilona Andrews
Review: A STUDY IN SABLE by Mercedes Lackey
I was excited by both the return of Nan and Sarah in Lackey's Elemental Masters series and the introduction of this universe's version of Sherlock Holmes and the Watsons. The aspect of this novel that I was most impressed with was that my brain never once tried to "cast" my mental images of the characters … Continue reading Review: A STUDY IN SABLE by Mercedes Lackey
Author Interview with Sheri Queen
Today I'm taking a break from NaNoWriMo panic productivity to feature a new release from fellow urban fantasy author Sheri Queen! I haven't read this novella yet, but so much about it intrigues me. It's both an installment in a multi-author project and acts as an introduction to Queen's own universe, the Sleepy Hollow Hunter series. … Continue reading Author Interview with Sheri Queen
Review: FROM A HIGH TOWER by Mercedes Lackey
I was thrilled that Lackey once again broke the mold with this installment of the Elemental Masters series. Some things were the familiar, such as a modern (well, Victorian-era) retelling of a traditional fairy tale featuring a strong heroine with elemental magic powers. However, like in Blood Red before it, this novel also transported us outside … Continue reading Review: FROM A HIGH TOWER by Mercedes Lackey
NaNoWriMo 2016 (sort of)
It's that time of year again, kids! When the writers in your life disappear for hours upon end, consume copious quantities of caffeine (and sometimes alcohol), and come out the other end of 30 days with some semblance of a book completed. Though I'm not officially signed up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2016 (sort of)
Review: HIDDEN DESIGN: THE PROPHECY by Tia Tormen & C.K. Stone
Sex sells. Everyone knows that. Marketing professionals especially know that. But does the inclusion of sex necessarily make something better? Erotica has become more mainstream in popular fiction within the past few years and can make any genre book more appealing to the right audience. In some cases, however, the sexual element can detract from … Continue reading Review: HIDDEN DESIGN: THE PROPHECY by Tia Tormen & C.K. Stone
Author Interview: Jessica Knauss
I was delighted to interview author Jessica Knauss in support of her new novel, Awash in Talent (now available in ebook and hardcopy). About the Book So much Talent can kill you. Welcome to Providence, Rhode Island, home of telekinetics, firestarters, and psychics! Emily can’t escape her annoyingly Talented telekinetic healer sister without committing a crime. Kelly … Continue reading Author Interview: Jessica Knauss
Review: BURN FOR ME (Hidden Legacy #1) by Ilona Andrews
I really try not to be one of those people who judges a book by the cover, but I don't think there can be any argument that the cover of Burn For Me is about the most romance cover to ever be a romance cover. I don't care. Buy the book anyway. Ilona Andrews overturns … Continue reading Review: BURN FOR ME (Hidden Legacy #1) by Ilona Andrews
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 was happy to come back … Continue reading Review: SWEEP IN PEACE (Innkeeper Chronicles #2) by Ilona Andrews
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 the way she handles interpersonal … Continue reading Review: SMALL MAGICS by Ilona Andrews
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! This independent bookstore was a great space for an event, and the staff was very welcoming. I'm really glad that I had such a great experience … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Launch Party Recap
STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 5: Whose Fault Is It, Anyway?
For the final stop on the Steel Magic blog tour, I swung by the online home of YA Dark Fantasy author Andi Adams! She asked me to talk a little bit about the origin of the Steel Empires series. Read my post, "Evolution of an Urban Fantasy Series" to learn how Highlander inspired my love of … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 5: Whose Fault Is It, Anyway?
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 two girls. It was ultimately … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!