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Book Giveaway - Christmas Intervention

Since I've been neglecting my reviews lately, I'm going to make it up to you guys with a giveaway! Mara Ismine was kind enough to donate copies of her ebooks for me to raffle off! The first giveaway is her Christmas Intervention books. The lucky winner of this giveaway will receive Christmas Intervention Phase 1 and 2. Note: Both of these are in PDF format.Jase hates Christmas, always has done.

Please Help a Wheelchair Bound Girl

I know this isn't book related, but I felt like I really should post this. One of my friends is suffering from multiple autoimmune diseases. As a result, she has a hard time getting around; she spends most of her time in bed and is wheelchair bound. She always helps out her friends when they're in need but now she needs some help. She recently got a new wheelchair which makes it easier for her to

Teencrentric Canceled

Due to "nasty weather" Teencentric is canceled. =[ I was excited about meeting Tamora Pierce and getting my books signed too. =[

iPad

Most of you have probably heard that Apple revealed it's new tablet - the iPad. Seriously though, what "genius" in marketing named that one? As a side note, I found this quite giggle worthy: Macs + iPad = Macsipad. =)The media has been heavily marketing this as an "ereader." IMO, this isn't going to corner the market in ebooks like they seem to think it will. For one, it doesn't use e-ink,

Teencentric

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while but school has been really hectic. I'm hoping to have some more reviews up by this weekend. I do have some news for you though! I will be going to Teencentric. Teencentric is a teen reading festival in Spartanburg, SC. Fantasy author Tamora Pierce will be there speaking and signing books. I'm really excited to meet her since she is one of my favorite

New design

As you can tell, I've added a few new things to the design of the blog. The biggest things I've added are the new graphics. I have a new banner at the top and a new footer that's below every post. (The footer banner is still being tweaked a little bit.) These two lovely graphics were designed by the awesome graphic artists at Articulate Productions. If you ever need high quality graphics done, I

Between Brothers

Title: Between BrothersAuthor: J.M. SnyderSeries: N/ARating: 5/5 starsReview:Brian hasn't been to his childhood home in over fifteen years. But when his younger brother calls him one day and asks him to come home, he comes running. But Brian hasn't been avoiding his family for nothing - he's been hiding a secret. He's in love with his baby brother, Joey.The first thing I need to say, is either

FREE book - Alien Cradle

One of the new things I'm doing on this blog is to post when I come across a free (and legal) book. Some of these books will be ebooks, some will be physical books, some will be temporary, some will be permanent and some will be giveaways. So, without further ado:Title: Alien CradleAuthor: Jeff InloLink: Download HereLength: 85,918 words / 250 pagesGenre: Science FictionSummary: Rath Scampion,

All Work & No Play

Title: All Work & No WayAuthor: Carol LynneSeries: Cattle ValleyRating: 3.5/5 starsReview:Cattle Valley is a community that is largely gay. The town is one of the most accepting on the planet and that appeals to Ryan, Nate, and Rio. The three men have been in a relationship together and are hoping Cattle Valley's residents will be more open to it than their hometown. Only when they get there,

A Fostered Love

Title: A Fostered LoveAuthor: Cameron DaneSeries: N/ARating: 4/5 starsReview:After fifteen years, Jonah Roberts finally returns to the foster home that he lived in for a couple months. When he was sixteen, he screwed up and ended up being sent to Juvenile Detention. But no matter what, the woman who ran the foster home, never gave up on him. Now, fifteen years later, he's returned to attend