Yolanda Sfetsos's Blog, page 229

Busy, busy...

I've been busy with some real-life stuff during the last few days. And also feeling really bad about what's going on in Japan. My heart goes out to everyone whose life has been turned upside down by the earthquake, tsunami, and now this nuclear problem. I can't believe that it keeps getting worse and worse. Some of the images coming through are totally devastating.

I'm a kid of the 80's and spent much of that time fretting about the possibility of a nuclear threat, so I've always had a...

TAKEN BY THE OTHERS by Jess Haines

Once, New York P.I. Shiarra Waynest's most pressing problem was keeping her agency afloat. Now she's dealing with two dangerous, seductive vampires who have been enemies for centuries. The only thing Max Carlyle and Alec Royce agree on is that they both want Shia - for very different reasons. Max is determined to destroy Shia for killing his progeny, while Royce's interest is a lot more personal. That's not sitting well with Shia's werewolf boyfriend, Chaz. As the feud between Max and Royce...

Luci & Damien Excerpt

[image error] He laughed. "You're so darn funny." He paused for a second, as if trying to think about how to tackle the next bit of the conversation. "Well, I guess what I mean is a little more like a gray hair, but on a much bigger scale."
I shook my head. Heck, the gray hair thing wasn't even happening to me yet. "Nope, nothing drastic like that. Why? Are you trying to find out if I'm getting old?"
"No, there's just something…"
"Well, do tell."
Damien looked over my shoulder and then shook his head...

LIFE AS WE KNEW IT by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Miranda's disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, earthquakes rock the continents, and volcanic ash blocks out the sun? As summer turns to Arctic winter, Miranda, her two brothers, and their mother retreat to the unexpected safe haven of their sunroom, where they subsist on stockpiled food and limited water in the warmth of a wood-burning stove.
Told...

Randon Thoughts on a Friday

No, it's not snowing here. It's only autumn.

Plus, it doesn't snow in Sydney. Although it's pretty dark and dreary at the moment. Looks like it's going to be another overcast day. Ugh. I want the sun to make a comeback. The sun makes everything better and brighter. :)
So. I'm still busy writing the first draft of my yet-to-be-titled novella. It's been going a lot better than I thought it would, which is awesome. Yesterday, before heading out to pick my daughter up from school I'd hit 10,568...

Still writing...

Yes, I am. And I have to admit that I'm really excited about how this story is going. So far, I've written almost 8,000 words and the world, characters, and situations are still flooding my brain. It feels so good when that happens.
After losing the spark for the YA/UF story I started last week--yeah, that really got me down--I thought I'd stay in the (writing) dumps for a while. So it's awesome to have re-ignited that spark of enthusiasm for a different story. :)
Also, I had two more...

RED-HEADED STEPCHILD by Jaye Wells

In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina Kane has the only profession fit for an outcast: assassin. But, her latest mission threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races and Sabina must scramble to figure out which side she's on. She's never brought her work home with her---until now.
This time, it's personal.
Wow, this book is amazing! From the moment I picked it up, I knew I was going to love it. Sabina got straight into the story by having to do...

Happy Read an eBook Week!

That's right. Just click on the pic for more info. :) I plan to read a few stories on my Kindle, later this week.
Also, one of my publishers, ImaJinn Books, is giving away free eBooks in Adobe PDF and Kindle/Mobi PRC formats. Just check out the Free Books tab on the website, so you can see what's on offer. They'll be adding more books during the week. And with the great selection at ImaJinn, you're bound to grab something that interests you. :)
So. It's the start of a new week. What have you a...

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Diana Wynne Jones

In the land of Ingary, where seven league boots and cloaks of invisibility do exist, Sophie Hatter catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell.
For once, I'm actually reading a book after watching the movie. Of course, the first time I watched this movie was a while ago, but still. I loved it so much that every now and then I think about it. Besides, Hayao Miyazaki rocks, and we've pretty much seen every movie he's ever made. He has an awesome...

March = not so happy

Y'know how I've been feeling a little strange this week? Well, out of curiosity, I had a quick look at the past few years--here on my blog--and discovered that around this time of the year, I always seem to get gloomy for no real reason. Looks to me like it's a seasonal thing or something. As in: I'm not ready to let go of summer yet. Man, I could really live in a place where it's forever summer. Seriously.
I'm also not looking forward to the time change later this month. I love the fact that ...