Shiloh Walker’s Wreck of a blog tour

Shiloh’s WRECK OF A BLOG TOUR! Enter to win a date with Shiloh Walker** (drinks at RT 2013 or Lori Foster/Duffy Brown RAGT) She’s out to wreck her life…he’s out to remake it…check out Shiloh Walker’s WRECKED. Excerpt “What in the hell just happened?”Zach’s lips touched the back of her neck. “Well, I’m no expert, […]

Type in stats #2:

This was supposed to go up earlier this week. Oops. Number of words typed in/added: 2300 words.  It is going much slower this week, but part of the reason is that I am writing basically new scenes.  The information in the scenes was there in the handwritten pages, but I am changing how it happens.  […]

Embarrassment of Riches: February roundup

While I have been pretty good about reading the new books I have bought, I have been less good about reading books eligible for this challenge.  But then I am a fast reader. :).  I did read four books, or at least tried to read them. The Werewolf Upstairs by Ashley Chase: This is a […]

Giveaway: Bladesong by J. C. Daniels

I am giving away two copies of J.C. Danielsexcellent Urban Fantasy Blade Song.   The giveaway ends on Sunday March 3, and the winners will also be announced on Sunday.  To enter, just leave a comment with your e-mail and if you prefer Kindle or Smashwords. Kit Colbana—half breed, assassin, thief, jack of all trades—has a […]

Review: Fated by Benedict Jacka

The Particulars:  Urban Fantasy, Ace (US)/ Orbit (UK), available in Print and e-book The Source: Purchased at Sf bokhandeln ( Swedish edition) The Grade: B- The Blurb:Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex’s own powers aren’t as showy as some mages, he […]

Out Now: Mountain Echoes by C.E Murphy

You can never go home again. Joanne Walker has survived an encounter with the Master at great personal cost, but now her father is missing – stolen from the timeline. She must finally return to North Carolina to find him – and to meet Aidan, the son she left behind long ago. That would be […]

Three recent trends in Romance that annoys me

The 50 Shade esque covers:  I am really, really tired of the 50 shades inspired covers. Or actually, what I am most tired of is the fact the publishers seems to not think about the fact that the cover is supposed to tell something about the book. But, I guess it is cheaper to photograph […]

Friday Bargains: Only print books

Normally, most of my bargains are e-books. Not today. I just discovered Book depository’s bargain bin and thought I would high light some deals.  NOTE: Some of these are for the UK editions, which are more expensive than the US edition. They have Cursed by Benedict Jacka. If you like Urban Fantasy, without any romance, […]

Cover reveal: The Portals duology by Laura Anne Gilman

Look what Laura Anne Gilman just posted at her blog. Aren’t they GORGEOUS? I am itching to request them at Netgalley ( and host a giveaway in October.)  Heart of Briar is available for pre-order at Book Depository. The blurb for Heart of Briar: “He has been taken. And you are his only chance.” That […]