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.
Monday, December 20, 2010
End of Year Party
I 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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Guest Post: Author- C. Fern Cook
HOW THE WILD SERIES EVOLVED
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
c. fern cook, author, WILD EVOLUTION
www.muddymuttsacres.com
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
c. fern cook, author, WILD EVOLUTION
www.muddymuttsacres.com
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Blogmania 2010 Winners!!!
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:
Winner 1- One of the blank journals and the Autographed Theodosia series book set-
T....( Name withheld per request) Claimed
Winner 2- One blank journal and the books donated by BookreaderTimes-
Alexia561 - Claimed
Winner 3- $20 to The Book Depository-
Stella Ex Libris
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
Julia( rexreadingrobot...) Claimed
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
Dkay( dkay401....)- Claimed
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
E.J. Stevens - Claimed
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.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Blogmania 2010 is HERE!!!
Blog 79 of 169
A Queen's Ransom
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.
Now to recap the things that were added in previous posts the prizes begin as follows:
A Queen's Ransom
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.
Now to recap the things that were added in previous posts the prizes begin as follows:
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From Dancing Grey Studios
From Dancing Grey Studios
blank leather journals ( check them out in this post )
R.L. LaFevers- autographed copies of the first 3 books in her Theodosia Series ( pictured here)
BookReaderTimes - a copy of Underground by Kat Richardson, a signed copy of Wicked by Sara Shepard and a copy of Heartless by Sara Shephard
Elizabeth Thelen- ( an awesome friend I "met" online through the MomWriters yahoo group)-
A crocheted blanket and some handmade ornaments.
A crocheted blanket and some handmade ornaments.
I have also added the following books myself-
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)
To enter this contest, simply fill out the form.
Althought comments are greatly appreciated, you must enter through the form.
FYI-
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 here.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Alpha by Rachel Vincent --Trailer
Rachel Vincent has posted the trailer for Alpha and is giving away a signed copy of Alpha on her blog.
YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE FAYTHE…
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.
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.
YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE FAYTHE…
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.
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.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Review of Siren Song By Cat Adams
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 star Gold Award
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.
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.
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.
5 star Gold Award
Reviewed for TeensReadToo.com- http://www.teensreadtoo.com/SirenSongCA.html
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