tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25755385306255803132024-02-19T12:15:56.678-05:00LiteraturelySpeakingBreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-6088561723432488592012-06-18T00:11:00.000-04:002012-06-18T00:11:41.738-04:00Review: Going Down- Oral Sex Stories edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel<br />
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I think the mark of a great writer/editor is to craft or assemble stories that would appeal to everyone regardless of whether or not the people in the stories are similar to the reader. RKB is definitely a great writer and editor. Not only does she craft awesome stories, she assembles them in great anthologies, but the reader is left with the feeling that the main character in any of these stories could have been them.<br />
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Going Down: Oral Sex Stories is a wonderfully written anthology filled with stories to excite as well as gift the reader with new ideas to make their own sex lives more enjoyable. I found that these stories, for someone like me, have given me new direction and insight that I might not have had for a long time, if ever, without reading them. When I say someone like me, I mean someone who doesn't necessarily like giving oral sex. I love to receive it, but never quite got into the giving part. Yes, I know that makes me selfish, but it helps to have a loving partner, who still loves me, even with all of my quirks.<br />
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There were a few specific stories that spoke to me, stories that turned me on so much, I had to close the book after I finished them and start the book up on a different day. The favored few is what I shall call these stories from now on.<br />
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"Pretty Dull" by Charlotte Stein<br />
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Basically, it is about an extramarital affair, but it is so much more than "just an affair".<br />
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Although having an affair is a bad thing, fantasies abound where the main character gets what they weren't getting at home. To me, this was prime fantasy material to be tried with The Husband. Now don't get me wrong, I don't want to have an affair. But there is that element of excitement, you know about that excitement that you get when you're being a " bad girl". This story made me want to be a " bad girl".<br />
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"Milk Moustache" by Jacqueline Applebee<br />
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It is hard to say what this one is about, but what I took from it was- The main character became excited by something that she heard, that she had never realized would excite her.<br />
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I love new ideas and I really love new ideas that I can share with the man I love. The best relationships, I believe, are the ones that you can go home and share the craziest things in your head and they don't look at you like you are crazy. That's why this story appealed to me so much. Her boyfriend was right there with her every step of the way, getting " dirty" with her and he never once said, that's too out there for us to contemplate. You gotta love a comfortable relationship like this.<br />
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Well, I started to write the story that was my 3rd favorite and I realized that I was having a hard time deciding. It feels like just about every story was a favorite, in some way or another.<br />
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"Stacked" by Logan Zachary - I have never been so turned on by 2 men before, it was very enlightening.<br />
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"Getting Something out of it" by Annabeth Leong - WOW! I have never thought of my partner's member as "mine". Of course, I say it's mine, but that is totally different than really believing that it was mine. This story pulled me in a whole new direction, one that I couldn't have anticipated if I had tried.<br />
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"Bubble Dance" by Jeremy Edwards - 1 sentence - I will never think of bubble gum the same ever again!<br />
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I could keep going, but I think you get the idea. This is a GREAT anthology, but really, do you expect anything less when it has Rachel's name on the cover? I expect great things from RKB's work and she has delivered every time, without fail, definitely the mark of a great artist. Buy it! You won't be sorry. <br />
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In a world where magic walks and demons ride, you can't always play by the rules. </div>
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Jayné Heller thinks of herself as a realist, until she discovers reality isn't quite what she thought it was. When her uncle Eric is murdered, Jayné travels to Denver to settle his estate, only to learn that it's all hers -- and vaster than she ever imagined. And along with properties across the world and an inexhaustible fortune, Eric left her a legacy of a different kind: his unfinished business with a cabal of wizards known as the Invisible College. <br />
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Led by the ruthless Randolph Coin, the Invisible College harnesses demon spirits for their own ends of power and domination. Jayné finds it difficult to believe magic and demons can even exist, let alone be responsible for the death of her uncle. But Coin sees Eric's heir as a threat to be eliminated by any means -- magical or mundane -- so Jayné had better start believing in something to save her own life. <br />
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Aided in her mission by a group of unlikely companions -- Aubrey, Eric's devastatingly attractive assistant; Ex, a former Jesuit with a lethal agenda; Midian, a two-hundred-year-old man who claims to be under a curse from Randolph Coin himself; and Chogyi Jake, a self-styled Buddhist with mystical abilities -- Jayné finds that her new reality is not only unexpected, but often unexplainable. And if she hopes to survive, she'll have to learn the new rules fast -- or break them completely....<br />
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When Jayné Heller's uncle Eric died, she inherited a fortune beyond all her expectations -- and a dangerous mission in a world she never knew existed. Reining in demons and supernatural foes is a formidable task, but thankfully Jayné has vast resources and loyal allies to rely on. She'll need both to tackle a bodyswitching serial killer who's taken up residence in New Orleans, a city rich in voodoo lore and dark magic. <br />
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Working alongside Karen Black, a highly confident and enigmatic ex-FBI agent, Jayné races to track down the demon's next intended host. But the closer she gets, the more convinced she becomes that nothing in this beautiful, wounded city is exactly as it seems. When shocking secrets come to light, and jealousy and betrayal turn trusted friends into adversaries, Jayné will soon come face-to-face with an enemy that knows her all too well, and won't rest until it has destroyed everything she loves most....<br />
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When you’re staring evil in the eye, don’t forget to watch your back . . . </div>
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For the first time in forever, Jayné Heller’s life is making sense. Even if she routinely risks her life to destroy demonic parasites that prey on mortals, she now has friends, colleagues, a trusted lover, and newfound confidence in the mission she inherited from her wealthy, mysterious uncle. Her next job might just rob her of all of them. At Grace Memorial Hospital in Chicago, something is stirring. Patients are going AWOL and research subjects share the same sinister dreams. Half a century ago, something was buried under Grace in a terrible ritual, and it’s straining to be free. Jayné is primed to take on whatever’s about to be let loose. Yet the greatest danger now may not be the huge, unseen force lurking below, but the evil that has been hiding in plain sight all along—taking her ever closer to losing her body, her mind, and her soul. . . .<br />
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Jayné Heller has discovered the source of her uncanny powers: something else is living inside her body. She's possessed. Of all her companions, she can only bring herself to confide in Ex, the former priest. They seek help from his old teacher and the circle of friends he left behind, hoping to cleanse JaynÉ before the parasite in her becomes too powerful. <br />
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Ex’s history and a new enemy combine to leave Jayné alone and on the run. Her friends, thinking that the rider with her has taken the reins, try to hunt her down, unaware of the danger they’re putting her in. Jayné must defeat the weight of the past and the murderous intent of another rider, and her only allies are a rogue vampire she once helped free and the nameless thing hiding inside her skin.<br />
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<strong>Well, I never heard from my last winner so I am picking a new one. The new winner of Book 2 in The Vineart series by Laura Anne Gilman- Weight of Stone is Kelly Burroughs Crowell. The winner for book 3 in the Vineart series - Shattered Vine is Mippy. The winner for The Iron Elves Trilogy by Chris Evans is Carol (buddyt). You all have one week to email me your information or I will pick new winners. You should receive an email from me today, so look for it. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!</strong><br />
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In this world, Konowa Swift Dragon, former commander of the Empire’s elite Iron Elves, is looked upon as anything but ordinary. He’s murdered a Viceroy, been court-martialed, seen his beloved regiment disbanded, and finally been banished in disgrace to the one place he despises the most—the forest.</div>
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Now, all he wants is to be left alone with his misery…but for Konowa, nothing is ever that simple. The mysterious and alluring Visyna Tekoy, the highborn daughter of an elfkynan governor, seeks him out in the dangerous wild with a royal decree that he resume his commission as an officer in Her Majesty’s Imperial Army, effective immediately.</div>
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For in the east, a falling Red Star heralds the return of a magic long vanished from the earth. Rebellion grows within the Empire as a frantic race to reach the Star unfolds. It is a chance for Konowa to redeem himself—even if the entire affair appears doomed to be a suicide mission…and the soldiers recruited for the task are not at all what he expects. And worse, his key adversary in the perilous race for the Star is the dreaded Shadow Monarch—a legendary elf-witch whose machinations for absolute domination spread deeper than Konowa could ever imagine. </div>
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A DARKNESS FORGED IN FIRE will keep many lights on late into the night this summer as readers find themselves hooked to the last page.</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Musket and cannon, bow and arrow, and magic and diplomacy vie for supremacy once again in the second epic fantasy adventure from acclaimed author Chris Evans. As the human-dominated Calahrian Empire struggles to maintain its hold on power in the face of armed rebellion from within, the Iron Elves’ perilous quest to defeat the power-hungry witch, the Shadow Monarch, takes on greater urgency.</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">The Iron Elves, shunned by their own people for bearing the mark of the Shadow Monarch, and desperately wanting to forever erase this shame, became legendary for their prowess on the battlefield as the Calahrian Imperial Army’s elite shock troops. But when their commanding officer, Konowa Swift Dragon, murdered the Viceroy of Elfkyna, he was exiled, and these brave elves were banished to a remote desert outpost, doomed and leaderless, their honor in tatters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Recalled to duty to reform his regiment from the dregs of the Imperial Army, Konowa thwarted the plans of the Shadow Monarch at the Battle of Luuguth Jor—ensuring that the fabled Red Star, a source of great natural energy, did not fall into Her hands. Now Konowa must cross storm-tossed seas to seek out the lost elves and the prophesied return of another Star somewhere in a desert wasteland roiling with mysterious power, infernos of swirling magic, and legends brought back to life in new and terrible ways. And the fate of every living creature will come to depend on a small band of ragged and desperate soldiers, whose very loyalty to the Empire they have sworn to serve is no longer certain. When death is but a temporary condition, a terrifying question arises: who is the true ally—and fearsome enemy—in a growing conflict that threatens all? </span><br />
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Jerzy, Vineart apprentice and former slave, was sent by his master to investigate strange happenings—and found himself the target of betrayal. Now he must set out on his own journey, to find the source of the foul taint that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. By Jerzy’s side are Ao, who lives for commerce and the art of the deal; Mahault, stoic and wise, risking death in flight from her homeland; and Kaïnam, once Named-Heir of an island principality, whose father has fallen into a magic-tangled madness that endangers them all.<br />
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These four companions will travel far from the earth and the soul of the vine, sailing along coastlines aflame with fear, confronting sea creatures summoned by darkness, and following winds imbued with malice. Their journey will take them to the very limits of the Sin Washer’s reach . . . and into a battle for the soul of the Lands Vin. For two millennia the Sin Washer’s Commandment has kept these lands in order: Those of magic shall hold no power over men and those princes of power shall hold no magic. Now, that law has given way. And a hidden force seeks the havoc of revenge.<br />
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Laura Anne Gilman’s critically acclaimed, Nebula Award–nominated Flesh and Fire introduced a brilliantly imagined world where the grapevine—cultivated by the Vinearts who know the secrets of wine magic—holds together disparate lands. Now, confusion, violence, and terror are sweeping over the Lands Vin. And four people are at the center of a storm. <br />
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Jerzy, Vineart apprentice and former slave, was sent by his master to investigate strange happenings—and found himself the target of betrayal. Now he must set out on his own journey, to find the source of the foul taint that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. By Jerzy’s side are Ao, who lives for commerce and the art of the deal; Mahault, stoic and wise, risking death in flight from her homeland; and Kaïnam, once Named-Heir of an island principality, whose father has fallen into a magic-tangled madness that endangers them all. <br />
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Once, all power in the Vin Lands was held by the prince-mages, who alone could craft spellwines, and who selfishly used them to their own gain. Now, fourteen centuries after a demigod shattered the Vine, it is the humble Vinearts who know the secret of crafting spells from wines, the source of magic, and they are prohibited from holding power.</div>
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All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and you can have your chance! For more chances to win, visit the main contest page. Every participating blog you visit gives you another chance to win!</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><em>This post is part of Moira Rogers’ Wild Web Adventure Promo. For full rules and disclaimers, or to hold your own kindle contest, visit the contest post. Winners will be chosen during the first week of April.<br /></em><a href="http://www.moirarogers.com/blog/archives/3473">http://www.moirarogers.com/blog/archives/3473</a></p>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-50768960767937503002011-02-04T08:41:00.002-05:002011-02-04T08:44:09.678-05:00End of Year Party WinnersHey Alexia561 and Demon Hunter send me an email (bbricke AT yahoo DOT com) with your addresses and choice of book either from Amazon or Book Depository ($15 limit). Thanks for bearing with me while I finished up my school stuff and took my boards.BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-64748216401759583772011-02-04T08:38:00.003-05:002011-02-12T18:24:07.972-05:00Early Review- Demon Song by Cat Adams<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXrtidmaDOId3gZFL1wUGrETPNnGQSkb1_OPpKINSx_9DwYef2HINuEFlbm16sAaKA5FL8fHGWp8GUoZMttjzu4QbMYLq81c9QuHVWgXmZF9Bw6E3Cr8ts45mZVQ1k4uz4n2ggQbQMPE/s1600/Catadams.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569828852058947698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXrtidmaDOId3gZFL1wUGrETPNnGQSkb1_OPpKINSx_9DwYef2HINuEFlbm16sAaKA5FL8fHGWp8GUoZMttjzu4QbMYLq81c9QuHVWgXmZF9Bw6E3Cr8ts45mZVQ1k4uz4n2ggQbQMPE/s400/Catadams.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Being around Celia Graves is hard - heck, BEING Celia Graves is even harder.<br /><br />Celia is getting used to being a half-vampire siren. As if that wasn’t enough, she has faced off against both a Siren Queen and a demon who wants her dead, and she’s done all of this while dealing with a heart that's been broken twice by the same man.<br /><br />Just as we think Celia may get a little rest, she learns that an ancient rift between a demon dimension and our own begins to open. With all of the life-and-death struggles that she's going through, she is actually uniquely gifted to handle such a problem.<br /><br />But she's still going to need help from friends - as well as from people she no longer trusts.<br /><br />How many ways must I say how awesome this series is before everyone believes me? Suspense, drama, action, and even a little romance thrown in just to spice it up a bit. Very few authors come close to writing stories such as this. I’ve seen few movies that I actually enjoy as much as the BLOOD SINGER series.<br /><br />Cat Adams is a joy to read each and every time. With these books and this author I know that my interest will be held and my expectations exceeded before even opening the cover. Definite Gold Star reading material!BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-43044546216052013982010-12-20T15:01:00.005-05:002010-12-20T15:21:59.033-05:00End of Year PartyI am sorry that I haven't posted in a bit. I have been trying to finish my school work and I am proud to say that I passed. I can now take my LPN test( as soon as they send me the information on where I will be taking it.) I am hoping to get back into my blogging. I have missed it so much. In the coming days/weeks I will be getting back to my reviews and other blog business. Looking forward to so many awesome books in the new year. There are several that I am looking forward to- Demon Song by Cat Adams, River Marked by Patricia Briggs, The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa, the list goes on and on.<br /><br />What are you most looking forward to? I am cleaning out the bookshelves and I will let you know what I have to send to a few lucky winners.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg04nSMF5epC4A8DmMsMdNcoymITa_6h1KCCcm4M9N7c2M3rP1OdLTX3H6xb-guf8eXoRXHVk6ASSDh80k0X8bUhR5OgbD5l-USLV_8iDfZhqBBHs-P8-aU7vlJGAYvaoYOMVFVOtlfxP4/s1600/Pbriggs.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552859880753767762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg04nSMF5epC4A8DmMsMdNcoymITa_6h1KCCcm4M9N7c2M3rP1OdLTX3H6xb-guf8eXoRXHVk6ASSDh80k0X8bUhR5OgbD5l-USLV_8iDfZhqBBHs-P8-aU7vlJGAYvaoYOMVFVOtlfxP4/s400/Pbriggs.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBb8k85XFMC1TebXHI0urMvy68V_ugdfHt1GlGUJ5aFu3lNTTAJ9VvfrpIKh9_DdxCkK45NyYCXIwdo9GHypvAy0Y8kcFWwd8QzwW9X_uP3k7VS3us68w8EVLoS0CTpaeqA8vxucnXB4/s1600/Catadams.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552859873738155330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBb8k85XFMC1TebXHI0urMvy68V_ugdfHt1GlGUJ5aFu3lNTTAJ9VvfrpIKh9_DdxCkK45NyYCXIwdo9GHypvAy0Y8kcFWwd8QzwW9X_uP3k7VS3us68w8EVLoS0CTpaeqA8vxucnXB4/s400/Catadams.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74Y64mZ_9MB92wtUOk2hSmlSiRWIUsxFDfBKcL5mXzTYmoS6Fy6ry34a4bTStM4nMvuWF5Kfbyd94tjqMf15g01u9t1J52Ke6heQIVn18WajxgOV1Kjd-fDp1ZVnHg3NRXRNqzW5llUc/s1600/Jkagawa.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552859876049505602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74Y64mZ_9MB92wtUOk2hSmlSiRWIUsxFDfBKcL5mXzTYmoS6Fy6ry34a4bTStM4nMvuWF5Kfbyd94tjqMf15g01u9t1J52Ke6heQIVn18WajxgOV1Kjd-fDp1ZVnHg3NRXRNqzW5llUc/s400/Jkagawa.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBb8k85XFMC1TebXHI0urMvy68V_ugdfHt1GlGUJ5aFu3lNTTAJ9VvfrpIKh9_DdxCkK45NyYCXIwdo9GHypvAy0Y8kcFWwd8QzwW9X_uP3k7VS3us68w8EVLoS0CTpaeqA8vxucnXB4/s1600/Catadams.jpg"></a></div></div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-47071230282932266092010-11-09T08:00:00.001-05:002010-11-09T08:00:06.876-05:00Guest Post: Author- C. Fern Cook<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eWP_NaVxpjjGrzFwpiHlAQ41s3XkQBgIX9o6AeLZX0pCYq_UNl9s7BdLB8US9YYZJ9UTV1YVUmPFH9j1DfQZ2zyl5ALtudtax7tWxMlXHqqsXm4X_phXRwJBQd8lSZxumSF5POpUWcA/s1600/wild+series+book+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 65px; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535375123937025298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eWP_NaVxpjjGrzFwpiHlAQ41s3XkQBgIX9o6AeLZX0pCYq_UNl9s7BdLB8US9YYZJ9UTV1YVUmPFH9j1DfQZ2zyl5ALtudtax7tWxMlXHqqsXm4X_phXRwJBQd8lSZxumSF5POpUWcA/s400/wild+series+book+1.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9339Q2SW3ViPudTpZmureXhrNqJMrouPPFggRQF941U_sH4iNluwLwaqwZf7IqC6tCfOzAPpawk0Qnzndx2uRl68-3vCYt3KAWfnv4gJMxL4wzFXpqq39BH8khxB0eGa1jVnhH_XWaY/s1600/wild+series+book+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 72px; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535375116736644722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9339Q2SW3ViPudTpZmureXhrNqJMrouPPFggRQF941U_sH4iNluwLwaqwZf7IqC6tCfOzAPpawk0Qnzndx2uRl68-3vCYt3KAWfnv4gJMxL4wzFXpqq39BH8khxB0eGa1jVnhH_XWaY/s400/wild+series+book+2.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC9liRxQdosn7AnSyesLT8HD0j166A1eEyj27Qr69FyxuEwR5Wcl2YnIVEYAPqnjvxECEjTo13mwVrOXqikZylRk9h7RfjBC5Ay_2-CJmBlHmXjVbKgMWw_jYoU9JrYFGl2xIseYrmpY/s1600/wild+series+book+3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 69px; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535375112748113650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC9liRxQdosn7AnSyesLT8HD0j166A1eEyj27Qr69FyxuEwR5Wcl2YnIVEYAPqnjvxECEjTo13mwVrOXqikZylRk9h7RfjBC5Ay_2-CJmBlHmXjVbKgMWw_jYoU9JrYFGl2xIseYrmpY/s400/wild+series+book+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>HOW THE WILD SERIES EVOLVED<br /><br /><br /><br />The Wild series began when I was a patrol deputy in the Colorado Mountains . I worked in a county that was cattle country. As charming as that seems, many of the ranchers killed anything that crossed their property they didn't like.<br /><br /><br /><br />This did not sit well with me, the great animal lover that I am, I believe all animals have right to live on this planet. As a patrol deputy, I could do nothing about it unless it was an endangered species or poaching involved.<br /><br /><br /><br />I have always been the storyteller, I imagined a rancher that shared his land with all creatures including the dreaded wolf. This turned into a skin walker or werewolf story. A good story always takes on a life of its own. While I was writing the series, the story developed in ways I had never imagined when I first set out to write the first book.<br /><br /><br /><br />What would happen if you were attacked by a vicious animal? What if that animal turned out to be human, a changeling? Would you tell the cops about the person you killed in self-defense? Would you hide the body and tell no one? Who would believe your story?<br /><br /><br /><br />How would this affect the rest of your life? How could you put this behind you and just forget about it? Wouldn't you be on edge? Suspicious of everyone? How could you live a normal life from then on, especially if you became the creature that attacked you?<br /><br /><br /><br />Wild Evolution is about how Dan chooses to hide the body because he thinks no one would believe his story. He worries that if anyone found out, he would be charged with murder. It is hard to be a mellow when you are obsessed with keeping your secret a secret.<br /><br /><br /><br />Wild Justice is the continuation, how Dan tries to live a normal life and get married and have family. How he tries to live the American dream of owning his own business.<br /><br />Wild Legacy continues with Dan 's attempt to raise a family and try to blend in with the rest of the community. This is how the Wild series evolved.<br /><br /><br /><br />The characters are composite of people I have met through my real life experiences. The first in the series has a great deal of crime scene processing in it. The law enforcement officers are composites of officers I had worked with. The crime scene processing is as real life as possible; this comes from my experience as a crime scene investigator when I worked with Boulder PD.<br /><br /><br /><br />Just like my books, I have also evolved as a writer doing this series. I have learned a lot from the feedback from readers. I enjoy hearing from readers and hear about what they think. I invite any questions you might have about the series, my writing, or experiences in law enforcement.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />c. fern cook, author, WILD EVOLUTION<br />www.muddymuttsacres.com</div></div></div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-72935493232809595492010-09-19T18:50:00.008-04:002010-09-19T20:40:55.641-04:00Blogmania 2010 Winners!!!<div align="left"><br />Its over and everyone had a great time. We got introduced to some great blogs. Fun was had by all(hopefully). All of my winners have been contacted and have 48 hours from the time of this post to email me with their information. The winners and their prizes are as follows:<br /><br />Winner 1- One of the blank journals and the Autographed Theodosia series book set-<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><strong>T....( Name withheld per request) <span style="color:#000000;">Claimed<br /></span></strong></span><br />Winner 2- One blank journal and the books donated by BookreaderTimes-<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><strong>Alexia561 - <span style="color:#000000;">Claimed<br /></span></strong></span><br />Winner 3- $20 to The Book Depository-<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Stella Ex Libris</strong></span><br /></span><br />Winner 4- Lift by Kelly Corrigan, The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig, Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Stolarz, Mistress By Mistake by Maggie Robinson<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Julia( rexreadingrobot...)</strong></span> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Claimed</span><br /></span><br /></strong>Winner 5- A Highlander Christmas anthology, Lift by Kelly Corrigan( I actually found a second copy of this one so you get it too), James Rollins- Doomsday Key, Crocheted blanket and Handmade ornaments </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Dkay( dkay401....)- <span style="color:#000000;">Claimed</span></strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><br />Winner 6- Shade by Jeri Smith Ready and gently read copies of Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks and No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon,Thief of light by Denise Rossetti,How to Uncage a Girl by Fancesca Lia Block </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><strong>E.J. Stevens - <span style="color:#000000;">Claimed</span></strong></span></div><div align="left"><br /><br />For all of the winners that I am mailing items from my home I will try to put a little something extra inside your prize box. Thanks for so many new followers and I hope to keep you interested enough in the future to hang around. Many thanks go to Lynda Coker for starting this awesome event and also to everyone behind the scenes who we may not have heard from but we knew they were there.</div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-14284423366403167732010-09-15T00:01:00.009-04:002010-09-15T06:18:02.536-04:00Blogmania 2010 is HERE!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-q2hBhyphenhyphenn6rnp1mGLVW8fyuvu0iyIho6RI2JgV1nXK9OXU7jOiHUNClARtLXQKYkzUvxXZUOTgTL8URSUyp47GtHt0ob6lM3AqWAfrhhIITJF6ooYZ8bWOIXdzCvLO9y1x7Kd8gxRoqdA/s1600/Blogmania.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516903582934718354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-q2hBhyphenhyphenn6rnp1mGLVW8fyuvu0iyIho6RI2JgV1nXK9OXU7jOiHUNClARtLXQKYkzUvxXZUOTgTL8URSUyp47GtHt0ob6lM3AqWAfrhhIITJF6ooYZ8bWOIXdzCvLO9y1x7Kd8gxRoqdA/s400/Blogmania.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#663300;"></span><br /><div>Blog 79 of 169<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">A Queen's Ransom</span><br /><br />Well, I guess that all depends on who the queen is. Since it is me, my ransom would be books. In my previous blogmania posts I said I was going to have a chest, as some queens are wont to do, I have changed my mind. I thought I would rather add more books to my contest and an international winner as well. For the international winner I have added a $20 book allowance to The Book Depository because I hate people being left out of anything.<br />Now to recap the things that were added in previous posts the prizes begin as follows: </div><br /><div>*</div><br /><div>*</div><br /><div>*</div><br /><div>*</div><br /><div>*<br />From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DancingGreyStudio"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Dancing Grey Studios</strong></span></a></div><div>blank leather journals ( check them out in this <span style="color:#003300;"><strong><a href="http://literaturelyspeaking.blogspot.com/2010/06/blogmania-sponsor-2-dancing-grey-studio.html"><span style="color:#003300;">post</span></a> </strong><span style="color:#330000;">)</span> </span></div><br /><p><span style="color:#003300;"></p></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"><div><br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://rllafevers.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>R.L. LaFevers</strong></span></a>- autographed copies of the first 3 books in her Theodosia Series (<span style="color:#000000;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://http//literaturelyspeaking.blogspot.com/2010/08/blogmania-sponsor-3-rl-lafevers.html"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>pictured here</strong></span></a>)<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://http//www.bookreadertimes.proboards.com/"><span style="color:#330099;"><strong>BookReaderTimes</strong></span></a> - a copy of Underground by Kat Richardson, a signed copy of Wicked by Sara Shepard and a copy of Heartless by Sara Shephard</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Elizabeth Thelen</strong></span>- ( an awesome friend I "met" online through the MomWriters yahoo group)-<br />A crocheted blanket and some handmade ornaments.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have also added the following books myself- </div><br /><div>Lift by Kelly Corrigan, The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig, Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Stolarz, Mistress By Mistake by Maggie Robinson, Thief of light by Denise Rossetti, How to Uncage a Girl by Fancesca Lia Block, A Highlander Christmas anthology, Shade by Jeri Smith Ready and gently read copies of Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks and No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon. ( and possibly other books if I pick some up between now and when I mail the prizes) </div><br /><br />To enter this contest, simply fill out the<a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5ULW9PSXRHU25iNVdPTlAwMGdWMnc6MQ"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong> form</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><br /><code>Althought comments are greatly appreciated, you must enter through the form.<br /><br /><br /><br />FYI-<br />We have been having trouble with the code that has the list of participating blogs, if the html doesn't work or show up you can find an alternate copy of the list <a href="https://spreadsheets0.google.com/ccc?key=tagcI0sYZRlRYGOSurrqTcg&authkey=CMyWsq4M&hl=en&authkey=CMyWsq4M"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>here.</strong></span></a><br /><script src=""> >> ><br />> http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=8fc84dfc-d47d-4984-b945-54251c21bf73<br />> "<br />> >> > type="text/javascri pt"></script><br /><br /></code>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-86568379592187803372010-09-08T20:59:00.003-04:002010-09-08T21:25:58.237-04:00Alpha by Rachel Vincent --TrailerRachel Vincent has posted the trailer for Alpha and is giving away a signed copy of Alpha on her <a href="http://urbanfantasy.blogspot.com/2010/09/alpha-trailer-and-contest.html"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>blog.</strong></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliTmbWr6m89nd_lSqK_nnLGO7D2azyY43nHxCpWqju1w6OxN375PFQJPNZhloQ0nE6bvPrygPAQm7WVCdRzaL2G0Ku9w5eWy7CEZS21Hlxh3or7pD0P-iK_nzsR6kNlkjXcV34_MYEpw/s1600/alpha.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514715200091562770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliTmbWr6m89nd_lSqK_nnLGO7D2azyY43nHxCpWqju1w6OxN375PFQJPNZhloQ0nE6bvPrygPAQm7WVCdRzaL2G0Ku9w5eWy7CEZS21Hlxh3or7pD0P-iK_nzsR6kNlkjXcV34_MYEpw/s400/alpha.jpg" /></a><br />YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE FAYTHE…<br /><br />The unscrupulous new Council chair has charged Jace, Marc, and me with trespassing, kidnapping, murder, and treason. Yeah, we’ve been busy. But now it’s time to take justice into our own hands. We must avenge my brother’s death and carve out the rot at the heart of the Council.<br /><br />It’s not going to be easy, and loss seems unavoidable, but I have promised to protect my Pride, no matter what. With a target on my back and Marc at my side, I’m heading for a final showdown that can—that will—change everything forever.<br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MjRJKmo61CA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MjRJKmo61CA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="250"></embed></object>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-83368907156596927572010-09-02T08:00:00.004-04:002010-09-02T17:33:29.802-04:00Review of Siren Song By Cat Adams<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW47U9doEsuU32Dz91a0B-WCokIBVGWlFP8iKwKXeDOSQaWAzIdD2zWNziiRE54t27CuSbD5enkxmhw7Rg0_fOEUe8LJhMfO6kDiZ57c2KXkG-rOhXfLFH9zVqyBlCmdafX57GYBcoMJ4/s1600/SirenSongsm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510126847946578370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW47U9doEsuU32Dz91a0B-WCokIBVGWlFP8iKwKXeDOSQaWAzIdD2zWNziiRE54t27CuSbD5enkxmhw7Rg0_fOEUe8LJhMfO6kDiZ57c2KXkG-rOhXfLFH9zVqyBlCmdafX57GYBcoMJ4/s400/SirenSongsm.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Celia Graves survived becoming an Abomination. She continues to work as a bodyguard in the same town where she was attacked. The vampire attack awakened a part of Celia that she knew nothing about - she's part Siren. Summoned to the Sirens’ island for reasons unknown, Celia must fight off many enemies if she wants to find out about her heritage.<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed book one in this series, BLOOD SONG, and book two is no different. Just when you think you have Cat Adams’ world figured out, they throw more surprises at you. It seems Sirens have more than the average power. They’re not only able to seduce men and alienate women, but they also have several surprises up their sleeves.<br /><br />The author has created a paranormal fantasy world that leaves the reader wanting more. Interesting characters, wonderful world-building, and a mythology that gets more interesting with every character they throw into the mix. Many authors try to pull the reader in from the beginning of the story - Cat Adams succeeds.<br /><br />Fast-paced, twists and turns, excitement galore, SIREN SONG does not disappoint. With this second book, I am even more sure that this will be one of the best series that I will read this year. You never know what is going to happen, but you definitely know that whatever it is it will be exciting and hard to put down.<br /><br />5 star Gold Award<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXLh6JNi3pYl-KwHGNoLi1dz-XgAqcSKschipbwaLLject8_ywdeDgqtCB-KGn7UtlkYPfKVt3ElKfeNLf0QUMJI07F1KUe5kphy_GZgeZ0p1pvUIezdJ8Tk8kMfB7HkFVMGRQ54QlU8/s1600/gold+star+award.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 98px; HEIGHT: 94px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510126558141037602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXLh6JNi3pYl-KwHGNoLi1dz-XgAqcSKschipbwaLLject8_ywdeDgqtCB-KGn7UtlkYPfKVt3ElKfeNLf0QUMJI07F1KUe5kphy_GZgeZ0p1pvUIezdJ8Tk8kMfB7HkFVMGRQ54QlU8/s400/gold+star+award.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div>Reviewed for TeensReadToo.com- <a href="http://www.teensreadtoo.com/SirenSongCA.html"><span style="color:#000099;">http://www.teensreadtoo.com/SirenSongCA.html</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> </span></div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-78827689726468806942010-08-30T19:24:00.006-04:002010-08-30T19:42:18.514-04:00GUEST POST -- Adam Jay Epstein & Andrew Jacobson<div align="center">"Butt Plus Chair"<br /><br />Oliver Stone has three words of advice for any aspiring writer: butt plus chair. We take that a step further and add one extra word: butt plus comfy chair. What you sit on can't be understated. Sure, we absolutely agree that much of writing is just sitting down to do it. But if you're going to put in 9 to 5 days behind a desk it helps to sit on something plush and preferably ergonomic. Andrew prefers a swivel chair with a high back, arm rests for his elbows, and lots of cushion for his bony rear-end. Adam prefers the larger, lower to the ground leather chair, one he can squirm about in impatiently as Andrew types; cushy and perhaps even sleepable. When so much of your day is sitting -- or standing and pacing -- but mostly sitting, it's nice to know that what you're sitting upon feels good. So our sincere advice to all those writers out there is don't sit on a hard wood or lie in your bed with a laptop. Let's fight scoliosis and carpal tunnel syndrome with good spinal support and wrist cushions. And after you get comfy, make sure you have a clear outline of where your book will be ending, and what kind of journey your main character will be going on, so you're not simply wasting all that chair time. Spoil yourself. Go pick up that writing chair you've always wanted. Remember, it's tax deductible.<br /><br />If you'd like to learn more about The Familiars, come visit<span style="color:#990000;"> </span><a href="http://www.thefamiliars.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">http://www.thefamiliars.com/</span></a><span style="color:#990000;">.</span><strong><br /></strong><a href="http://twitter.com/the_familiars"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Twitter</strong></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86480756047"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Facebook</strong></span></a><br /><br />The Familiars hits bookstores everywhere on September 7th.<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center">The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein & Andrew Jacobson<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511349182437710130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhued3uaegWCTHwt5mEXqHIv94LuFq8lrMHfPbrvquocx0dtbR-oNzFlGA897DCyZwxvsNjAeATvForZOU9yyWnxkyLHaqqCupN0sTj7U6Q5lw3HPMotfvy8vf9utALXT0fWUCo2EpF4xw/s400/TheFamiliars-FINAL.jpg" /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511348486322713890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVmrFmQZnoAMEqjXdTRwT_v3HIKCf0ZweiSO6saJn9Y0uWppItf8Ph9fe-L8PBZ9e0eLxp4dIZ459GCzo38Tsp_kVxl_CK9PxdmX7h7cd63MLVYj6VGPfIxrSgUEd70_eRgcKNCSh_IM/s400/Andrew+and+Adam+Headshotr.JPG" /> </p>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-12736046272715755712010-08-30T18:25:00.005-04:002010-08-30T18:58:21.409-04:00Review- Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmk9OK7wMtNyZdG7mX4yrIin0ZzRMrvJjrwbgWYm0A7FWKTt0uq2GW-RSPlfRaUV7H_v4fFCDl1662sRy9UoQcSBWQUqxBwTV-U-vPePysWmsFF8gR5jC4bmNDVh63sPqtR5qEoacADQ/s1600/infintedays.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511333880176691970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmk9OK7wMtNyZdG7mX4yrIin0ZzRMrvJjrwbgWYm0A7FWKTt0uq2GW-RSPlfRaUV7H_v4fFCDl1662sRy9UoQcSBWQUqxBwTV-U-vPePysWmsFF8gR5jC4bmNDVh63sPqtR5qEoacADQ/s400/infintedays.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br />"Throughout all my histories, I found no one I loved more than you...no one."<br /><br />Those were some of Rhode's last words to me. The last time he would pronounce his love. The last time I would see his face.<br /><br />It was the first time in 592 years I could take a breath. Lay in the sun. Taste.<br /><br />Rhode sacrificed himself so I, Lenah Beaudonte, could be human again. So I could stop the blood lust.<br /><br /><br />I never expected to fall in love with someone else that wasn't Rhode.<br /><br /><br />But Justin was...daring. Exciting. More beautiful than I could dream.<br /><br /><br />I never expected to be sixteen again...then again, I never expected my past to come back and haunt me...<br /><br /><br /><br />Reading level: Young Adult<br /><br />Paperback: 336 pages<br />Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (August 3, 2010)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 0312649916<br />ISBN-13: 978-0312649913<br /><br /><br /><strong>Author's spaces-</strong><br /><strong></strong><a href="http://rebeccamaizel.com/blog/"><span style="color:#003300;"><strong>website</strong></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/RebeccaJoym"><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Twitter</strong></span></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebecca-Maizel-Author-Page/118575501508778?ref=search"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Facebook Fan page</strong></span></a></span><br /><p><span style="color:#660000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;"></p></span><br />I had the good fortune to receive an arc of this novel. I adored the main character and the transformation that she went through. This was a wonderfully written piece of artwork. The mythology seemed well thought out and I enjoyed the parts about her previous life. I enjoyed this book so much I have added a paperback copy to my shelf to keep. I am not sure though if the story should have been classified as YA.<br /><br />1 star- story flowed very well<br />1 star- enjoyable backstory<br />1 star- well thought out<br />1 star- great characters<br />1 star- Overall wonderful read<br />-------------------------------<br />5 starsBreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-3200202690067783662010-08-26T14:16:00.003-04:002010-08-26T14:27:24.857-04:00Review- Arson by Estevan Vega<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMu_c74xpcC2flIP0aAIntud5iZBi0_SFcYCbZ5UCsbZIGr5m3vLeyk_CqTPw1xMQYIwsjsjTUgdMkv4K4k_WIZbF4DcNrOMhP1MrOf40EFZ4Fp5kYovjj63CCvEmPWgJOrl1KX-dD3ME/s1600/gold+star+award.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509785665911845778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygfdL210d7lUFeSV-1espX9vXWW-Yi3xj3L980ro6RVrxn2WB_HLLUK8QWLXb-QZoCaLufpHESXcysH9xD4NeNhxj5oY3u66BcHjApGzz37sImR86fXtHHxzR70kc24qjKO7z49giI48/s400/book_arson.jpg" /></a><br />Arson Gable is a strange boy with an equally strange life. He lives alone with his grandmother, who has some mental issues that make life difficult. Arson can also create fire. He has a job in an ice cream parlor that’s going nowhere and no friends.<br /><br />Arson’s life changes the day a new family moves in next door. It’s a couple with a daughter who wears a mask because of an accident that occurred when she was a child. Secrets abound in this story, not only for Arson and the girl, but for their families, as well.<br /><br />Many readers may see the start of the story as slow, but Estevan Vega took his time and lets you get to know the characters, as well as their motivations. ARSON was an intriguing mystery that will have you looking forward to the next installment. This story was crafted over four years, and it definitely shows.<br /><br />This is not your ordinary mystery/horror/supernatural novel. You can’t help but love the main characters. I hope we don’t have long to wait for the rest of this wonderful story. Although parts of the tale were dark, adults and teens alike are sure to enjoy it. I would definitely recommend ARSON to my own teen.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Reviewed for-TeensReadToo.com-<br /></strong><a href="http://www.teensreadtoo.com/ArsonVega.html"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">http://www.teensreadtoo.com/ArsonVega.html</span></strong></a><strong> </strong><br /><strong>5Stars- Gold Award</strong>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-1247432922015160522010-08-26T13:16:00.008-04:002010-08-26T14:12:36.549-04:00Blogmania Sponsor #3- R.L. LaFevers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69w-S6PrbkWj1qtthZXK50SBMCjQbqxH7LJ6wRnrlRElgY-ur-0kgyhlvx7Y9GvLNjnQFqhx8dARDJ673Kn9qiY71b1cMW_rfZ2CGZVG7S-rtTt3QojI4R3n8fq-Rhyphenhyphen5wnDlgfOVYfeQ/s1600/THEO_crop.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 199px; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509779031693885170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69w-S6PrbkWj1qtthZXK50SBMCjQbqxH7LJ6wRnrlRElgY-ur-0kgyhlvx7Y9GvLNjnQFqhx8dARDJ673Kn9qiY71b1cMW_rfZ2CGZVG7S-rtTt3QojI4R3n8fq-Rhyphenhyphen5wnDlgfOVYfeQ/s400/THEO_crop.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjaByF6shWqGH2zaS9r8pID5De_CORHQwAn9mSGga95rcRmqO3l-a_63X6e1YM2UEmDkFpFOtpHY8nKyBjT1B4nCLDabXM5lmn7La3ASCtJOADwtq6FN7OR1qpqs4u2iShLdAVix0H6o/s1600/osiris_bg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509779041401757154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjaByF6shWqGH2zaS9r8pID5De_CORHQwAn9mSGga95rcRmqO3l-a_63X6e1YM2UEmDkFpFOtpHY8nKyBjT1B4nCLDabXM5lmn7La3ASCtJOADwtq6FN7OR1qpqs4u2iShLdAVix0H6o/s400/osiris_bg.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LArhswwpCo331VI6jQ_X0WLNrCuDeyGryxr6MOEAQguR2J15U8LWwiDx4Jo0iIeZ2E0mNL24VM1FyhinBHF9szfPNZS-7nGNFtmsTN9K246Qo4xleyiThvOxYZWxUqIh_5EGPqpMI_0/s1600/theo_eyes_lrg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 199px; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509779035447260738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LArhswwpCo331VI6jQ_X0WLNrCuDeyGryxr6MOEAQguR2J15U8LWwiDx4Jo0iIeZ2E0mNL24VM1FyhinBHF9szfPNZS-7nGNFtmsTN9K246Qo4xleyiThvOxYZWxUqIh_5EGPqpMI_0/s400/theo_eyes_lrg.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div>Although I try to make my posts original I have found that when I am looking at a new author I love to read the page where they tell about themselves. I think that it gives an insight to the author that you don't get from just looking at their book reviews.<br /><br /><br />Taken from the author's website, the About the Author page-<br /><br />R. L. La Fevers grew up in Los Angeles, California. Even though she lived in the city, she had an unusually wide variety of pets. In addition to dogs, cats, and rabbits, at one time or another her family also had a goat, chickens, chipmunks, a baby anteater, and, for a few short weeks, two baby bear cubs, who were VERY wild and untamed. This has given her a deep appreciation for wild things and their need to live in their own environment.<br /><br />In addition to all these animals, R. L. La Fevers was also surrounded by a gaggle of brothers who taught her an awful lot about how to get into mischief of all kinds. When she wasn’t taking care of her pets or getting her brothers out of scrapes, she usually had her nose buried in a book.<br /><br />Now she lives on a small ranch in Southern California with her husband, two teenaged sons (who are also very good at getting into mischief and scrapes of one sort or another), a dog who thinks he’s a person, and a cat who is really a tigress in disguise. Although she no longer has any exotic pets, she does have raccoons who visit her back porch, coyotes who howl near her window, and hawks that soar high overhead.<br /><br />author's blog-<span style="color:#003300;"> </span><a href="http://rllafevers.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#003300;"><strong>http://rllafevers.blogspot.com/</strong></span></a><span style="color:#003300;"><br /></span>Facebook page-<span style="color:#993300;"> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rllafevers"><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>http://www.facebook.com/rllafevers</strong></span></a><strong><br /></strong>twitter-<a href="http://twitter.com/rllafevers"><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>http://twitter.com/rllafevers </strong></span></a><br /><a href="http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Shrinking Violet Promotions</strong></span></a>- co-run with Mary Hershey</div><div>Author of The Lowthar’s Blade series,The Theodosia Series and The Nathaial Fludd Series<br /><br /><strong>Nominated to the Texas Library Association’s Bluebonnet List!<br />A Junior Library Guild Selection<br />A Booksense Summer Pick<br />Agatha Award Nominee<br />West Virginia Children’s Book Award Nominees 2008-2009<br />Michigan Library Association 2007 Mitten Award Honor Title<br />Winter 2008-2009 Kid’s Indie Next List </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">R.L. Lafevers was gracious enough to give autographed copies of the first 3 books in her Theodosia Series that will go to some lucky winner in September.</span></strong></div></div></div></div></div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-11842532351603723232010-07-20T18:26:00.013-04:002010-07-21T16:52:05.084-04:00CSN stores- A massive site of AWESOMENESS<a href="http://www.csnstores.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 40px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496136178899943618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2XX2EuENuLrpXIxmNmWgQzFQ7qtgfzxcvnSwKHMmf5Xf0haulTaz0JPPSmi5IKkcI3FvoI2T8UPcQBGCz1KdctzwlpevSs9aySkyeOkSxHVyRFpAFeWUP05sHRvVosiEF5TQjOzfWeA/s400/CSN_Stores_Logo.gif" /></a>
<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div>I know several bloggers, including myself have done CSN contests/reviews. I will be having one soon and I wanted to know what your favorite thing from any of CSN's 200+ stores is, your absolute favorite. You could buy a <a href="http://www.justvanities.com/Bedroom-Vanities-C9178.html"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>bedroom vanity</strong></span></a> , a bookshelf ( of which they have an amazing variety), to some really cool beds. CSN stores attracts the booklover in me because of all the great bookshelves they have- see pictures below. </div><div>
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<br /></div><div>I especially LOVE the bookworm and eternity bookshelves.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh57mhg-I9JIJHD30JiMjoY0m081sY7kOrcrGer_CTgd4Y2hyphenhyphenb1GAig2dZu7ZSAstZfBqUcgBCeLk9ympWCq14ILYUII6eebUNSB5CNKmLpHC8LRraP-OC5TQRWfPA8oopSBxGZNUWAQ/s1600/bookworm.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 166px; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496132104442754130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh57mhg-I9JIJHD30JiMjoY0m081sY7kOrcrGer_CTgd4Y2hyphenhyphenb1GAig2dZu7ZSAstZfBqUcgBCeLk9ympWCq14ILYUII6eebUNSB5CNKmLpHC8LRraP-OC5TQRWfPA8oopSBxGZNUWAQ/s400/bookworm.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pHEVZ5hxE-gbDNfb_0nrO4TwLDmdlGwgvEjZRzWTPo-S6_QjfthDKruT7UZEQConFwZ6rrI_TDnq3pKVpdsvDd4TJKh9WQ5ulfmctL4A6f7E6As9fzeh848JEQfH-ylYSYZIVVCvvAU/s1600/eternity+bookshelf.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 166px; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496131758988292514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pHEVZ5hxE-gbDNfb_0nrO4TwLDmdlGwgvEjZRzWTPo-S6_QjfthDKruT7UZEQConFwZ6rrI_TDnq3pKVpdsvDd4TJKh9WQ5ulfmctL4A6f7E6As9fzeh848JEQfH-ylYSYZIVVCvvAU/s400/eternity+bookshelf.jpg" /></a>
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<br /></div><div>While I was looking through the site I also saw several items that I would like to add to my home collection. Beautiful steamer trunks and oriental storage boxes are just a couple of things that caught my eye.</div><div>
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<br />For this impromptu contest, I want you to go to the CSN site and find your favorite thing ,then come back and post the link to that page. I need help deciding if I want to offer a review or a giveaway, so tell me what you'd do and why for another entry. Extra entries for following CSN store on <a href="http://twitter.com/csnstores"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Twitter</strong></span></a> <span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#000000;">and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/csnstores"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Facebook</strong></span></a>.</span> </span>For the winner I have either a copy of Infinty by Sherrilyn Kenyon or Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready and possibly other goodies that strike me. Winner will be chosen by random.org</div><div>Fill out this <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGh1NjB6QndGT19tekFJdFIzWUtXTEE6MQ#gid=0" width="760" height="1339" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"></iframe><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">FORM</span></strong></a> for entries as well as commenting on the post( it will make this easier for me to track)</div><div></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"><strong>Edited to add- The contest will run at least 2 weeks but may be longer depending on the interest it generates.</strong></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br />BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575538530625580313.post-76989817973192643472010-06-08T12:45:00.015-04:002010-06-17T20:17:33.399-04:00Blogmania Sponsor #2 Dancing Grey Studio<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DancingGreyStudio"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>Dancing Grey Studio</strong></span></a><br /><div><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480445486518534818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lCFD6Db58Wga_4M51YpKVqaJiwzteOV0fF2YxlO4GFHYEtbAP8mahReZY3ABQwYcLmkFfpfSwDEkX-5e6sLJzI9YI-sncy9WsxwRxKdTPHA_eRQ3zqnKLeuRuQEi1o5pGjOOmGom2WQ/s200/journal4.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bjuUw39u6Onmk9rc_688bgYA-V_ssoT6EVKHHDUXk9OrGgm6xE4SNWwwyjDwLVGSM1QHlYQbrstEWVf3ilnqSLdImRt3WYfCYDuAwv6hEd2xClqQAQNSaUHhh01lWv8JUtn-nO1DhaM/s1600/journal+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480445470637918962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bjuUw39u6Onmk9rc_688bgYA-V_ssoT6EVKHHDUXk9OrGgm6xE4SNWwwyjDwLVGSM1QHlYQbrstEWVf3ilnqSLdImRt3WYfCYDuAwv6hEd2xClqQAQNSaUHhh01lWv8JUtn-nO1DhaM/s200/journal+1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr9ynG-r55ArrfCDShBtluPdlidOcb2sHcU1KDeC7KLuy9A6vKQCLD5FKrnZxmpss3uotxTq-xQGpZAuLsnzxVZaYjMzIP-kN64x2KZ62s-A-FRDE4lWHWv4elhrSm183qN_rSkTZs30/s1600/journal2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480445474919644098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr9ynG-r55ArrfCDShBtluPdlidOcb2sHcU1KDeC7KLuy9A6vKQCLD5FKrnZxmpss3uotxTq-xQGpZAuLsnzxVZaYjMzIP-kN64x2KZ62s-A-FRDE4lWHWv4elhrSm183qN_rSkTZs30/s200/journal2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tMuZ48vWgBV45bDFL-8wbqP4hfA6x6sbQNDXCc97emt4HF4TLRUVWCCYavAT-jcmNXw16BQoLjuEvkTLpBYY9Fi1EvmNknd-z0k5YjRMQ0VeCoN2zz_E1uzoD9cSySc-fCuQepUXRo0/s1600/journal3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 75px; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480445480533647394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tMuZ48vWgBV45bDFL-8wbqP4hfA6x6sbQNDXCc97emt4HF4TLRUVWCCYavAT-jcmNXw16BQoLjuEvkTLpBYY9Fi1EvmNknd-z0k5YjRMQ0VeCoN2zz_E1uzoD9cSySc-fCuQepUXRo0/s200/journal3.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Eiko at Dancing Grey Studio sells her handmade journals. She graciously donated journals to my Blogmania giveaway.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480446476196870818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXkYQkI0RX-Uy9KYy42HtYLj5Ly2YmDEvSdPEMgqpO2h050Znlq3epEf7-1mTMK-9Ffmr8T80eVHKZFylu8nwASwo3LV_XN5AqPHJkpMvSUz51CpHHFmgWgALF-wtTQZ7JmxBGdCCcKM/s200/bigjournal2.jpg" /> Looking at the photos doesn't do these wonderful journals justice. The leather is so soft to the touch.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgki8DCDd3L9nmtpCnP0CPn4ydqi9VAOa-dnBVcXpYisMchoGI94pOI7vAYwVp3t-2pCYqwh9k9Si11w7bkDUzBfFilxNghxO9kqug_dixIugll9cfM0Bk4lbTATBgh79Z1kihjHGweQBg/s1600/sidejournal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 80px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480446481237228514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgki8DCDd3L9nmtpCnP0CPn4ydqi9VAOa-dnBVcXpYisMchoGI94pOI7vAYwVp3t-2pCYqwh9k9Si11w7bkDUzBfFilxNghxO9kqug_dixIugll9cfM0Bk4lbTATBgh79Z1kihjHGweQBg/s200/sidejournal.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 104px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480446487047413682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmwXySJIj2U6A0-POsjJTvKgu15hB22_BdWfXxh4t97OWGRakHnKrjQrPEKVQef0vwnFtyADVDZKGEP33mxd66lQ7PYU2jBLYkKir3q9L4BQyL2CUvHvN58XIxZhjih5rh_JrMuYQrbw/s200/sideview.jpg" /><br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 114px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480446490995381682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIh9glVkwQjBWpaCYKXI9GfwYmYMmBZNSO1gPjHW6jxo5BAkVpPV-EmOG0FxuNTnmp7bG0Re6z9i-4jUwT-QbK1sc4SklKr9ARpXcuyPP0AiTDXjvE_DEdsfR5zSirCm5_VfqVHLf2-NE/s200/inside+journal.jpg" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGqUa980Yam03dIYDJPlaawnl6Nn6kMXtLE32wo7jFaugoii8QxLqw9YSndG9A6-gnXmcL_oJhmyoXVvpbrFtw4ndbmaGzT9w9lcI9VaydKorSJPWB0A40lIxvT091bXis7kUOwcloCw/s1600/big+journal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480446470529166850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGqUa980Yam03dIYDJPlaawnl6Nn6kMXtLE32wo7jFaugoii8QxLqw9YSndG9A6-gnXmcL_oJhmyoXVvpbrFtw4ndbmaGzT9w9lcI9VaydKorSJPWB0A40lIxvT091bXis7kUOwcloCw/s200/big+journal.jpg" /></a> I think that whoever wins a journal in September will be very happy with this wonderful piece of artwork. I have decided that I am definitely going to be buying some of these for gifts in the near future. Please visit her etsy shop and show her some love. Her journal would be great for anyone in your life. </div><div><br />Below you will find her profile bio that is listed on the site.<br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DancingGreyStudio"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 53px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480451104114244274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKsxArdXr3CBVd7CxZXeNqiDCEqSZXfyxKGXqY9Zn9_kEuAtizKMCQp5r8e__jGytlgyz0KlxBiAs50c3Ve-2rNzBqdHxjAipQpW_RFVZmUhsKtOYI0g27JI411ocmen8gFtgzZazL0o/s400/dancinggreystudio.jpg" /></a><br />Bio<br />A little bit about Dancing Grey Studio and the maker of these journals.<br /><br />My name is Eiko. I am a sculptor and a book maker, and I am the sole resident artist of the Dancing Grey Studio, located in the Big Sky Country of Montana. I have been a sculpture installation artist for many years, and I have been a true lover of all books handmade. Each journal is hand crafted by myself at my studio with great attention to details & quality, and they are individually photographed & listed as they become available. These journals possess the same nostalgic charms of the centuries old travel journals. Of all the handmade books, I especially enjoy making journals. Everyone's uses can vary but without a doubt, a journal is a very special object in one's life. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>If you have a product that you think would fit into my <span style="color:#6600cc;">"Queen's Ransom"</span> theme and you would like to sponsor my blog, </strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bbricke@yahoo.com"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>email me</strong></span></a><strong> or leave a comment below.</strong></div></div></div></div></div>BreiaBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01114781903603896890noreply@blogger.com5