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November 4, 2010
Pixies are Go!!!
So way back in February I teased mentioned I was writing a Spellcrackers short story, and that it had pixies in it ... well, I'm super stoked to say that the story has been accepted, and is going to be published in the next urban fantasy anthology edited by the wonderful Charlaine Harris and the fabulous Toni P L Kelner! Yay!
*Does the mega happy dance*
As I'm sure you all know, Charlaine and Toni have already edited two fantastic anthologies together - 'Wolfsbane and Mistletoe', and 'Death's Excellent Vacation' - and this new one due out August 2011 is called 'Home Improvement: Undead Edition', which you won't be surprised to find out is all about how those of the supernatural persuasion go about improving - or otherwise - their homes *g*. read more here
*Does the mega happy dance*
As I'm sure you all know, Charlaine and Toni have already edited two fantastic anthologies together - 'Wolfsbane and Mistletoe', and 'Death's Excellent Vacation' - and this new one due out August 2011 is called 'Home Improvement: Undead Edition', which you won't be surprised to find out is all about how those of the supernatural persuasion go about improving - or otherwise - their homes *g*. read more here
October 31, 2010
Halloween Trick or Treat Giveaway!
No tricks here *g*, but I have got a treat of a giveaway for you over on my blog ...
The Cold Kiss of Death is set around Halloween and features ghosts and all sorts of creatures of the night, and readers have told me it's SCARY and DISTURBING in places, so in celebration of this auspicious night, I'm going to give away a signed copy to one lucky commentator (international).
So, for a chance to win a signed copy of The Cold Kiss of Death #2 (or an ARC* of The Bitter Seed of Magic #3, if you've already got TCKOD) all you have to do is ... read more here
The Cold Kiss of Death is set around Halloween and features ghosts and all sorts of creatures of the night, and readers have told me it's SCARY and DISTURBING in places, so in celebration of this auspicious night, I'm going to give away a signed copy to one lucky commentator (international).
So, for a chance to win a signed copy of The Cold Kiss of Death #2 (or an ARC* of The Bitter Seed of Magic #3, if you've already got TCKOD) all you have to do is ... read more here
September 25, 2010
Join the Spellcrackers Clan!
I now have a StreetTeam/Newsletter group, so why not come and join the Spellcrackers Clan! Click on the Clan Badge below for details!
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September 22, 2010
Want to win a book??
Want to win a copy of Glimpses by Lynn Flewelling??
Then visit my blog and leave me a comment telling me your favourite traditional fantasy book/series (excluding any by Lynn to make it more interesting *g*). One of my all time favs is Patricia Briggs' Hurog duology *I heart dragons!*
Lynn Flewelling's Glimpses explores "lost" moments from her popular Nightrunner Series, events alluded to or passed over - Alec's parents and childhood, Seregil's early liaisons in Skala, Seregil and Alec's first night as lovers, how Seregil and Micum Cavish met and an excerpt from the next Nightrunner book due out in 2011.
Contest open until 30th September 2010 details here
Then visit my blog and leave me a comment telling me your favourite traditional fantasy book/series (excluding any by Lynn to make it more interesting *g*). One of my all time favs is Patricia Briggs' Hurog duology *I heart dragons!*
Lynn Flewelling's Glimpses explores "lost" moments from her popular Nightrunner Series, events alluded to or passed over - Alec's parents and childhood, Seregil's early liaisons in Skala, Seregil and Alec's first night as lovers, how Seregil and Micum Cavish met and an excerpt from the next Nightrunner book due out in 2011.
Contest open until 30th September 2010 details here
August 31, 2010
Tell me something magical for a chance to win one of my books!
The wonderful Marta Acosta persuaded me to answer all sorts of revealing questions has interviewed me for Vampire Wire. Go here and 'read all about it' and leave a comment for me, or a comment telling us about something magical you like or liked as a kid, to win one of my books*, .
Marta is the author of the fang-tastic Casa Dracula series and her fourth, and very sadly, last book in the series, Haunted Honeymoon, is out later this month! And while you're over there, don't forget to scroll down to find out how you can win an ARC of Haunted Honeymoon.
Then there's Marta's GRATUITOUS VIDEOS OF THE DAY featuring my favs Gerard Butler and Alexander Skarsgård *fans herself*, with the fun bonus of Alan Rickman as Snape! Yay! Thank you, Marta!
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Vampire Book Club have a poll up for their September group read, and yep, you've guessed it (as if the clue below wasn't big enough *g*!) The Sweet Scent of Blood is one of the possible reads ... Now its got some stiff competition, but hey, if you all go over and vote for me, it could be in with a chance *Bats eyelashes and says, pretty please* :-)
:: Please vote for me! :: Please vote for me! :: Please vote for me! ::
*Winner's choice (includes an ARC of The Bitter Seed of Magic when available). Giveaway is open until September 11, 2010, and is international. See Marta's post for full details.
Marta is the author of the fang-tastic Casa Dracula series and her fourth, and very sadly, last book in the series, Haunted Honeymoon, is out later this month! And while you're over there, don't forget to scroll down to find out how you can win an ARC of Haunted Honeymoon.
Then there's Marta's GRATUITOUS VIDEOS OF THE DAY featuring my favs Gerard Butler and Alexander Skarsgård *fans herself*, with the fun bonus of Alan Rickman as Snape! Yay! Thank you, Marta!
***
Vampire Book Club have a poll up for their September group read, and yep, you've guessed it (as if the clue below wasn't big enough *g*!) The Sweet Scent of Blood is one of the possible reads ... Now its got some stiff competition, but hey, if you all go over and vote for me, it could be in with a chance *Bats eyelashes and says, pretty please* :-)
:: Please vote for me! :: Please vote for me! :: Please vote for me! ::
*Winner's choice (includes an ARC of The Bitter Seed of Magic when available). Giveaway is open until September 11, 2010, and is international. See Marta's post for full details.
August 24, 2010
My recent book treats!
Sticking my head out of the Writing Cave here. I sent off the short story I finally finished tweaking today, so I decided to celebrate and treated myself to . . . some books, of course *g*
Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong. I love all of Kelley's books, but this is Savannah's story, and I'm very eager to read it, I think she might be one of my fav characters of Kelley's. My only :-( is that I prefer the US cover to the UK one, but ...
Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler. I so enjoyed Jane's first adventure, it had so many great characters, but there was one in particular that intrigued me so I'm hoping to find out more about him in this one *g*.
Total Eclipse by Rachel Caine. Rachel's Weather Warden books are my comfort reads, and I probably re-read them at least once a year. I think this is the last book from Joanne's pov, so I'm sad about that, but I know it will be brilliant. And - David . . . *fans herself*
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane. I love Stacia and her Megan Chase books, and I've been looking forward to reading about Chess and Terrible ever since Staica first mentioned them on her blog (when she first sold the books). I know this one's going to be fantastic.
Death's Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris et all. Short stories by lots of my fav authors - including a new Sookie one! - what could be better, other than a vacation to read it on :-)
As Lie The Dead by Kelly Meding. I thoroughly enjoyed Three Days to Dead, and thought it a great premise, and a great world (loved the gargolye) so I'm interested to see how things go for Evy.
originally posted at my blog 4th August 2010
Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong. I love all of Kelley's books, but this is Savannah's story, and I'm very eager to read it, I think she might be one of my fav characters of Kelley's. My only :-( is that I prefer the US cover to the UK one, but ...
Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler. I so enjoyed Jane's first adventure, it had so many great characters, but there was one in particular that intrigued me so I'm hoping to find out more about him in this one *g*.
Total Eclipse by Rachel Caine. Rachel's Weather Warden books are my comfort reads, and I probably re-read them at least once a year. I think this is the last book from Joanne's pov, so I'm sad about that, but I know it will be brilliant. And - David . . . *fans herself*
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane. I love Stacia and her Megan Chase books, and I've been looking forward to reading about Chess and Terrible ever since Staica first mentioned them on her blog (when she first sold the books). I know this one's going to be fantastic.
Death's Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris et all. Short stories by lots of my fav authors - including a new Sookie one! - what could be better, other than a vacation to read it on :-)
As Lie The Dead by Kelly Meding. I thoroughly enjoyed Three Days to Dead, and thought it a great premise, and a great world (loved the gargolye) so I'm interested to see how things go for Evy.
originally posted at my blog 4th August 2010
May 2, 2010
Dames and Historical Deadlines
I'm honoured to be a Dame for a Day over at the Deadline Dames* where I'm blogging about London, its history, and the Ravens at the Tower of London but maybe not in the way you think *looks shifty*.
So why not head on over and take a look for yourself . . . oh, and if you leave a comment over there, you'll be in with a chance to win a copy of The Sweet Scent of Blood. So what are you waiting for? Go! Now! You know you want to *g*
*Yay! These Dames are some of my fav authors! Many thanks to the fab Kaz Mahoney for inviting me!
So why not head on over and take a look for yourself . . . oh, and if you leave a comment over there, you'll be in with a chance to win a copy of The Sweet Scent of Blood. So what are you waiting for? Go! Now! You know you want to *g*
*Yay! These Dames are some of my fav authors! Many thanks to the fab Kaz Mahoney for inviting me!
