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Ten Books That Wowed Me in 2010

Sweet Dreams by Emmy Z. Madrigal – My romance book series, Sweet Dreams, took off in a way I never thought it would. I have to thank those of you who convinced me to podcast it. I never thought so many people would want to hear my silly school girl dreams. It does seem to bring happiness and a sense of peace to those who listen or read and I'm pleased with that.For more info on the series, go to:

www.sweetdreamsnovel.com


DarkAge  by Kirk Warrington – My husband's book, DarkAge, also came out in 2010. I am so proud of him! I'm also excited to see the characters that I have been reading for ages available to me in bound book format. They have become members of our family. People often ask me how it is to be married to a writer, being a writer myself. It doesn't get too weird… except when we start talking about who might win in a character to character fight. What do you think? Jespa or Hades? Rob Malloy or Kev?


  Wicked Initiations by Jennifer Rahn – Jen is such a delightful woman. When she let me read an advance copy of this book, I was impressed by her ability to weave an interesting vampire tale I had never heard before. I'm proud my quote is on the cover. "Wicked Initiations is an original take on vampire mythology, plucked from a magical desert that will bewitch you and make you one of it's own."Way to go Jen!


Black Butler by Yana Toboso – The Black Butler manga series by Yana Toboso is the greatest I've read since Godchild! The awesomeness of Sebastian (the butler) mixed with style, class, and detailed pictures of pastries – what more could you want? The fact that there is some kind of evil secret between him and his master makes it even better. I really want to see a live action movie of this like they did with Death Note.


Travels by Jerry J. Davis – I had no idea what to expect with Jerry's book. We've been friends for awhile, but I had never read any of his work until I picked up Travels. What an awesome read! End of the world technology take over stories are a dime a dozen these days, but Jerry tells such an original version!  I like it so much, I'm going to call to get the Travels channel hooked up at my house. Nah, don't worry about the hypnotizing effects, I'm not too much of a tv watcher, but if you don't hear from me for a few weeks, check on me please. Hhehee.


A Most Dreadful Earthquake by Dorothy Fowler – This book was a lucky find at a used bookstore. Most of you know I love letters and journals. This is an awesome collection of historical letters about our beloved city when it was shook by earthquake and fire in 1906. It also inspired me to write a short story titled Hammersmith House which will be featured on HorrorAddicts.net episode #54.


 Ivory by Steve Merrifield – When I first got my Kindle, I didn't quite know what to do with it. I bought my book on it, and then stalled. What would be a book that I could download on this new technology that I would want to carry around and chance it getting erased (is what I thought). I plugged in "Free eBook" into Yahoo and quickly got transplanted into Smashwords. That's where I found this gem hidden. Ivory was a free eBook, so I wasn't scared to test it out on my brand new Kindle. The cover pulled me in right away. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Ivory keeps you guessing from the moment you start reading. His haunting main character will not allow you to forget about her. Months later, I still think about Ivory and wonder if I might see her one night, needing rescued.


 Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steve Hockensmith – I'm sorry to say it, but I was unimpressed with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Yes, it was funish to read, and the cover is priceless, but after the initial wow of… "Geez my favorite Austen characters are invaded by zombies" it got old. There were no surprises. However, Dawn of the Dreadfuls is a different story. Although claiming by Quirk Books to be in the same series as PPZ, this is a NEW story of our favorite Bennett girls. I've always loved Mr. Bennett as a character and this book showcased him. It also had me cracking up with Jane and Lizzy fight training scenes and hilarious neighborhood zombie attacks. No, Mr. Darcy isn't going to save the day in this one, but it's a good read nonetheless.


 Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford – He was a genius to mix my two favorite topics (vampires and Jane Austen) together in one book. I loved reading about what Jane Austen might think of her books being sold without getting the royalties. I was also excited to find out who her mysterious vampire sire was. Very amusing – a light read – and it saved me from one of the worst days I've had in awhile. If a story can keep you engaged even though you are at your breaking point, it's a keeper.


 Podthology: The Pod Complex Edited by Tim Reynolds – Talk about a monster cast. This puppy boasts some of the best podcasters around. I was proud to be a part of this project. I could name drop till you all got incredibly tired and clicked off this post, but I just want to mention that I am honored to be in the same book as my favorite podcaster, Mike Bennett. Mike is awesome, and if you haven't tried him out, you need to go now and either buy Podthology to read his story Salvation, or got to mikebennettpodcast.com to listen to any of his works. I am a big fan of his horror shorts on Hall of Mirrors podcast and his vampire novel, Underwood and Flinch.


 Honorable Mention – Alice in the Country of Hearts by Quinrose - I would just not feel right if I didn't mention this manga series. It is good fun for all of those of us who love Alice. This is a different take on wonderland though. The Mad Hatter is a mafia boss and the residents have clocks for hearts! Must read for any goth-loli or clock punk enthusiast.

For the BITERS! Night's Knights Sequel

DUSK'S WARRIORS NEWS!!!

So you've been waiting… and waiting… and waiting…

And I promise you — you have only a little more time to wait before the sequel to Night's Knights, Dusk's Warriors, starts hitting iTunes and other podcast airwaves.

First, I am proud to announce that the theme music for Dusk's Warriors will be provided by the very talented band, Factory of Dreams.

Here is their video for "Weight of the World".

Second, I am equally proud to announce a contest that I know many other authors have done in the past and that is offer you listeners and readers to get your name in the book. But wait… my contest is different. WHY? Well because you will be in Dusk's Warriors… not some other uncool, unJespa-fied book! Share the pages with your favorite character. Whether your favorite be Jespa, Julien, Severina or Markham, your name may be close to… may be pressed up against… your favorite Night's Knights icon. Yum! So how do you submit?

1. Take a picture of yourself or a friend holding the Night's Knights book, cover, eBook, iPod, or other item that has Night's Knights in the picture (yes Photoshop is ok).

OR

*Take a picture of yourself or friends dressed as Night's Knights characters.

OR

*Make some fan art depicting characters from the book.

2. Send the picture in jpeg or png format to me at: emzbox@sbcglobal.net

THREE LUCKY BITERS will get their full name in the book. You may be demons, or vampires, or angels… never can tell. Mwhahahaa. Good luck! 

More news about Dusk's Warriors is it's awesome cast. Beside me, I'll be adding in: Mark Eller, Mike Bennett, MJ Hahn, Rhonda Carpenter, H. E. Roulo,  Arlene Radasky, and a few other podcasters I've yet to confirm. Also some new voices such as: Camellia Rains (the voice of Jez in the Horror Addicts mini-soap GothHaus) and Ariel DaWintre who has done some voice work for HorrorAddicts.net in the past. I hope this production will be as exciting for you Biters as it is for me! 

V^^V

~Emz

Emz Holidays Offers

Night's Knights eBook for $.99

Night's Knights is on sale from now until the end of 2010 for just $.99 for Android and iPhone users. Search apps on your phone for Night's Knights or Emerian Rich.

Emerian Rich & 16 other authors

in Just in Time FREE PDF offer

Books make terrific holiday gifts, but finding the perfect book is always a challenge. If only we could flip through the books on our schedule. If only if the bookstore could come to us. That's the idea behind "Just in Time for the Holidays." In this PDF we've included multi-chapter excerpts from some of the greatest books you'll be able to find this holiday season. You will find books that will take you on an epic adventure across magical lands, step into the future, or journey to the past. See the world through the eyes of a teenager living on the streets of Cambridge. Journey into a land of dreams, and much more. "Just in Time for the Holiday" has something for everyone on your list.

Each excerpt is prefaced by information about the book and its author. At the end of every excerpt in this PDF you'll find links to retailers where you can get your own copies of the books.We hope you enjoy these excerpts and wish you a happy holiday season.
Sweet Dreams EXTRAS Package!

Buy Sweet Dreams now! At Amazon.com
Sweet Dreams is now available on Amazon.com!

Buy the book and enjoy this special offer package.

Since this comes so close to Christmas, I can't guarantee a personalized book can be shipped from me to you by the special day**. However, I can offer you this special collector's edition extras package to be delivered to you or the sweetheart in your life that you are buying the book for.I've taken a picture of the collector's pack here, addressed to one of Sweet Dreams long time fans, Collene.

This collector's edition extras pack includes:

*A personalized letter from the main character of Sweet Dreams, Victoria Knox.

*A Rob Malloy business card.

*A personalized bookplate signed by the author to peel off and stick in your book.

*And (for the first twelve who email) a limited edition Sweet Dreams dogtag necklace.

Getting this prize pack is easy and FREE!

All you have to do is take your picture with the book and email it to:

emmyzmadrigal@sbcglobal.net

Along with:

*Who the package should be made out to.

*Your snail mail address.

*Color preference. (Stationary shown in picture will vary, but we will try to match your color preference.)

So, after you order your Sweet Dreams book from Amazon.com and give it to yourself or someone else at your holiday event this year, don't forget to snap some pics and send them to Emmy!

For those of you who may be ordering a Sweet Dreams book for your loved one, but it might not get there in time, please feel free to download and print this coupon for under the tree.

**Personalized signed books will be available direct from the author in 2011. There will also be live events where you might catch her in person! Subscribe to this blog and keep watching.

Sweet Dreams Print Novel NEWS!

News from the Romance side of Emz!

All of you are asking me when Sweet Dreams will be live to buy. The answer is… SOON!

We are waiting for it to post on Amazon any day now.

Since this comes so close to Christmas, I can't guarantee a personalized book can be shipped from me to you by the special day**. However, I can offer you this special collector's edition extras package to be delivered to you or the sweetheart in your life that you are buying the book for.

I've taken a picture of the collector's pack here, addressed to one of Sweet Dreams long time fans, Collene.

This collector's edition extras pack includes:

*A personalized letter from the main character of Sweet Dreams, Victoria Knox.

*A Rob Malloy business card.

*A personalized bookplate signed by the author to peel off and stick in your book.

*And (for the first twelve who email) a limited edition Sweet Dreams dogtag necklace.

Getting this prize pack is easy and FREE!

All you have to do is take your picture with the book and email it to:

emmyzmadrigal@sbcglobal.net

Along with:

*Who the package should be made out to.

*Your snail mail address.

*Color preference. (Stationary shown in picture will vary, but we will try to match your color preference.)

So, after you order your Sweet Dreams book from Amazon.com and give it to yourself or someone else at your holiday event this year, don't forget to snap some pics and send them to Emmy!

For those of you who may be ordering a Sweet Dreams book for your loved one, but it might not get there in time, please feel free to download and print this coupon for under the tree.

**Personalized signed books will be available direct from the author in 2011. There will also be live events where you might catch her in person! Subscribe to this blog and keep watching.

Loscon 37 – A celebration of Urban fantasy, Steampunk and SF Noir

 Author, Horror Hostess, and dashPunk author, Emerian Rich, will be at Loscon 37 on Friday November 26th and Saturday November 27th. Come check out the Dark Loscon, A celebration of Urban fantasy, Steampunk and SF Noir.

November 26-28th 2010

at the LAX Marriott in Los Angeles

Loscon is the primary Los Angeles Regional Science Fiction literary convention produced by the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society.

Held each year over Thanksgiving weekend it is our main fund raising event.

The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society is the oldest continuously meeting science fiction literary society in the world.

Come check out her panels and say hello. She will have goodies for those who approach her!

Sweet Dreams Print Novel

We're almost there! I received the print proof yesterday and am doing last minute changes with the editor. Don't worry, it's coming soon! We might just make this Dec. 1 deadline.

If any of you are going to Loscon in Los Angeles this year, I will be there on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 26th & 27th). If you come up and say hi, I will have a special gift for all of you Sweet Dreams fans. If we are really lucky, I might have advance copies for sale.

I also have swag for Horror fans. Come say hi and get something!

FULL COVER ART FOR SWEET DREAMS

Sorry to leave everyone hanging there for awhile.

I've been super busy with the print book of Sweet Dreams.

I'm happy to announce that the book is in it's finally proof stages.

I hope the release will be before Dec. 1, CROSS YOUR FINGERS!

Here is the full cover art for you to check out.

Talk To Emz on Free Audio Bookshelf

FREE Audio Bookshelf Emerian Rich LIVE interview

Call in to the show to ask Emz questions about writing, podcasting, or what her favorite things to do at Halloween are!

Upcoming Show: 10/29/2010 11:00 AM

Call-in Number: (347) 994-1839

Or listen and join the text chat live at Free Audio Bookshelf on Blog Talk Radio at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freeaudiobookshelf

PODCAST LAUNCH WEEK!

Sweet Dreams fans:

I will be on the season premiere of Podioracket

Thursday September 9th at 6pm PST, live on Blog Talk Radio.

Talking about Sweet Dreams, podcasting, and… the new book!

Some lucky callers are going to win limited edition dogtags! Don't miss it.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/podioracket

Call in and ask me a question!  Call in number: (347) 996-3319

 

 

Horror Addicts:
The new season of Horror Addicts will tape this
Friday night, September 10th at Quills on Second Life.

Events This Week On Second Life

I will be on Second Life this week, talking about my romance series Sweet Dreams and co-hosting Little Pub of Horrors with Kghia. Here's a little bit about each of those events. Hope to see you there!

August 3rd, 4th & 5th – 4:30pm SLT (PST)
The Sweet Dreams, Milk Wood Mini-Con!
Every day @ 4:30pm SLT (PST), August 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Join us in the cozy library on the hill to listen and learn. Emz Mazie (Emmy Z. Madrigal) will play a portion of her romance novel, Sweet Dreams, and also answer...