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THE BROKEN ONES by Stephen M. Irwin

It's the near future and the world has descended into chaos. On the surface, everything looks the same yet the unthinkable has happened...the dead have risen.
Everyone is haunted by a dead relative, friend, spouse, or stranger, and these spirits are unshakable, silent and watching. No one is safe. Governments the world over fail to deal with the epidemic, they begin to lose control of their economies and their resources. Their people. Crime is rife, and murders commonplace. But who is...

Spring Cleaning

Yeah.
Every year, around this time, I get the itch to start 'sorting' through... things. My bookshelves get reorganised, my writing stuff gets shuffled and filed in a different way, we go through the kitchen, living room, and anywhere else that might need attention. Then we decide what we no longer need--whether it be rubbish, recycling, or things to donate somewhere.
Over the weekend, we went through our bills, warranty paperwork, etc. After getting so many new appliances this year, some of t...

I need an umbrella today

Well, the rain held out all of yesterday, but it's here today. :(

We had to buy a new fridge last night. Yeah, it seems like all of our appliances are dying this year. To be fair, though, we've had this fridge since we moved in here... and that was almost 13 years ago. So it did last for ages!

The last week it's been making funny noises, so we decided it was better to buy a new fridge now. Instead of waiting until it breaks down completely and we have to rush around looking for one and letting ...

KINDLING THE MOON by Jenn Bennett

Meet Arcadia Bell: bartender, renegade magician, fugitive from the law. . . .
Being the spawn of two infamous occultists (and alleged murderers) isn't easy, but freewheeling magician Arcadia "Cady" Bell knows how to make the best of a crummy situation. After hiding out for seven years, she's carved an incognito niche for herself slinging drinks at the demon-friendly Tambuku Tiki Lounge.
But she receives an ultimatum when unexpected surveillance footage of her notorious parents surfaces...

Where's the week gone?

Really, I have been busy this week! ;)
I actually worked on the second round of edits for my upcoming Alyce Kerr spin-off book, SINFUL. It stars Sebastian Morrow, and a new heroine with too many secrets.

Yeah, I like reading and writing about secrets. lol.
Anyway, I managed to get it done yesterday afternoon. I actually spent every available moment I had--while hubby was at work, daughter at school--on it. And it paid off, because I got it done in three days. Very cool. I really enjoyed...

Hachette Contest: WIN one of five special SIGNED hardback editions...

That's right, Hachette's having an awesome contest at the moment:

From the website:
Hachette Australia are so excited about the upcoming release of Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, we are giving you the chance to WIN one of five special SIGNED hardback editions.
Become a fan of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone Facebook page, answer the following question in 25 words or less and enter now! (Please enter the title of the book as Daughter of Smoke and Bone and the barcode as...

A BRUSH OF DARKNESS by Allison Pang

The man of her dreams might be the cause of her nightmares.
Six months ago, Abby Sinclair was struggling to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Now, she has an enchanted iPod, a miniature unicorn living in her underwear drawer, and a magical marketplace to manage. But despite her growing knowledge of the OtherWorld, Abby isn't at all prepared for Brystion, the dark, mysterious, and sexy-as- sin incubus searching for his sister, convinced Abby has the key to the succubus's whereabouts...

Ouch!

This is how my right eye feels today. And I have no idea how it happened. :(
Last night, I was sitting on the end of my bed reading with the kitty sitting beside me, when it suddenly felt like something had gotten in my eye. I assumed it was an eyelash, because I often have one of my thick eyelashes falling into my eye and then struggle to get it out. This time, I couldn't find an eyelash, but had a hard time opening my eye.
In the end, the outer side of my right eye still hurts. It almost...

Some Things are very Frustrating...

Haven't had a chance to blog the last few days. To be honest, hubby and I were going through a very frustrating time. I'll keep it brief, because I'm trying to forget about what happened, and how some companies don't give a crap about their customers. :/
/start rant

Last Thursday, we ordered this from here. This was done online. We were both excited about getting this. Monday, comes and goes. Tuesday, we're waiting for it and make sure not to leave the house. No one comes. I go downstairs in...

THE SOOKIE STACKHOUSE COMPANION by Charlaine Harris

The complete guide to the internationally bestselling Sookie Stackhouse True Blood books.
THE SOOKIE STACKHOUSE COMPANION is a unique guide to Sookie Stackhouse and her dark fantasy southern-Gothic world, as well as an in-depth look at the award-winning HBO series TRUE BLOOD.
The book will feature a brand-new Sookie story and Charlaine's own map of Bon Temps. Other treats include: an introduction by Charlaine about the impact Sookie Stackhouse has had on her writing career and the influence on...