E.J. Stevens's Blog, page 113
March 21, 2010
Spring Equinox
Spring is finally here! We were treated to a few lovely warm days here in the North East and I admittedly escaped the shadows of my inner sanctum to frolic in the sun. I am wearing my freckles like a merit badge (this has been a very long Winter!) though it may lower my goth street cred. *pfft!* My corgi and I explored the mossy green hemlock forest near my home and were honored with a very early mating song by hundreds of eager frogs singing from the nearby vernal pools. A wonderful tas...
March 17, 2010
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception
I began reading Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception
by Maggie Stiefvater yesterday thinking that the fall of four leaf clovers on the front cover was appropriate for the holiday. I wasn't able to put it down. This book has a pleasant mix of compelling characters and shadowed mystery that kept me reading even when I should have turned the light off for bed (always a sure sign that I'm enjoying a book!). I recommend Lament to fans of young adult, fantasy, and paranormal romance.
The Emerald Isle
I've noticed many bloggers sharing their pics of Ireland today and thought, "I want to share too!". I lived in Dublin for three months and though my favorite haunts were around Grafton Street this pic was actually from one of my rare trips to the countryside. That day we nearly collided with a flock of sheep, while moving at shockingly high speed, but it was worth the trip to have the chance to wander through the old church ruins and surrounding graveyard that we found along the roadside. ...
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! May your day be filled with magic and wonder.
March 14, 2010
Unrestrained Cover Envy: Torment
(the sequel to 
which also had gorgeous cover art!).
March 13, 2010
Grimoires and Guardians
I found this beautiful art print Forest Guardians by Ravens Feather Studio at the Reliques shop on Etsy. I also recommend visiting the artist's blog, Little Faerie Tales, where she currently has pictures posted of her amazing mixed media Fayre Grimoire .
Forest Guardians copyright by Joanna Rowan Mullane of Ravens Feather Studio.
March 12, 2010
Signed Bookplates
My book tree bookplates arrived yesterday so if any of you would like a signed bookplate to add to your copy of From the Shadows
or Shadows of Myth and Legend
please email me with your address and I would be happy to send these to you.These bookplates are self adhesive with a peel off backing.
March 10, 2010
Dean, Sam, and Mick! Oh my!
I just received an email that Amazon was having a HUGE dvd blow out sale and decided to check a few box sets on my wishlist. I am so glad that I did! Supernatural: The Complete First Season
, Supernatural: The Complete Second Season
, Supernatural: The Complete Third Season
, Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season
, and Moonlight: The Complete Series
were all 60% off. I ordered all five box sets for under $94! *squeeee!*
March 9, 2010
Hippitty Stompitty!
The birds are singing, the snow is melting, Spring is nearly here and these boots are Spring-tastic!
Dear Easter Bunny,
Hold the Peeps and Cadbury eggs! Please leave me these docs this year instead.
xx,
E.J.
Dear Easter Bunny,
Hold the Peeps and Cadbury eggs! Please leave me these docs this year instead.
xx,
E.J.
