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Read any good books lately?

While waiting for my revision package from my editor, I've been on a reading frenzy.

Perhaps it's a YA burnout, or just my mood, but I'm not having much luck in my choices this year.

I don't like talking about books that I didn't care for, so here's a few that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED


I've read 26 books this year. This is a small percentage.

So I'm looking for your help in finding my next book crush. I'm considering Anansi Boys on audio. I've heard it's a great audiobook and I've just discovered the joys of driving and listening.

I'm looking forward to others that are coming out soon - Bitter Blue, The Drowned Cities, The Calling, Endure. I'll be purchasing all of these.

Any advice? What's your book recommendation?

lucky seven meme

I've been tagged by Rena in a Lucky Seven meme. I don't normally do memes. And considered for a while how brave I was going to be, but it's only seven sentences, so decided to share this rough draft.

Here's an excerpt from my wip - WILD WOOD THUNDER.
Page 77, seven lines down, seven sentences.


"Logan!"I yell, and stumble forward.             He'sface down in the gravel with the water rushing around his legs. I place a handon his back and feel it move with a breath. I let out a sigh of relief. A darkoozing blood trail soaks down the side of his pants from his knee. His lips areblue. I realize he must have gone through the second set of rapids as well.


And you know I have to post a photo to match. Since this is a canoeing survival story, here's a few from my archives when I worked as a backcountry Park Ranger in Quetico wilderness park.


Me and Taiga in the rain

winner

The winner of my latest book giveaway ...


is ...

Theresa Milstein!!

Thanks everyone for all your comments about how awesome dogsledding books are! What fun to read!

and, because I love pictures, here's a random photo from our trip in Georgian Bay last year. Paradise.

Another giveaway

Truth by Julia Karr ARC
Lost Voices by Sarah Porter
(from my publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Isn't that a stunning cover?)
My Big Nose and other natural disasters by Sydney Salter
My Very Un Fairy Tale Life by Anna Staniszweski

One commenter wins all four books. Randomly selected.

Simply leave a comment telling me why dogsledding novels are awesome.
And I would love it if you added ICE DOGS to your goodreads list.

Ends March 25.

Storm of the season

Over a foot of snow in 24 hours with high winds = no power for two days. But we've dug out, we're back on, and we're ready for the next one. Bring it!

Tongues and Teeth and stuff

 Photo by Alaskaphotography.com

The Iditarod begins tomorrow - March 3. For all your doggie goodness news, check out some of these links


 the Official site here

Race Talk forum
Backstage Iditarod

New Web Cam sites

Iditarod Start
Nome (the finish line)


For more amazing pictures of tongues and teeth check out Alaska Photography

including this short video of a crash. omg. I've so been there.




Enjoy!

Catch Fire

My dear blogger friend Alex J. Cavanaugh is celebrating his new release today. Alex is a true champion of the writing community giving his time and energy to supporting authors in every stage of the writing journey. And today the cosmos are smiling for his turn.
The goal is to help CassaFire "catch fire" on the best seller charts and achieve the success of the first book, CassaStar. There's also a special package of prizes being given away at the author's blog as well as book giveaways during his two-week blog tour. See Alex's site for details
CassaFireby Alex J. CavanaughAvailable today!Science fiction - space opera/adventure
CassaFire is the sequel to Cavanaugh's first book, CassaStar, an Amazon Top Ten Best Seller:"…calls to mind the youthful focus of Robert Heinlein's early military sf, as well as the excitement of space opera epitomized by the many Star Wars novels. Fast-paced military action and a youthful protagonist make this a good choice for both young adult and adult fans of space wars." - Library Journal
Buy the book:
Barnes and NobleAmazonKindle

Why Do They Run?

It's eighteen days away.

Every year, I sign up for the Iditarod Insider to get the latest news and videos. I pick the free option, but if you are a teacher, or huge fan, you can choose to subscribe to the whole package. It's a fun way to be part of the race, without the travel.

Check out my favourite video so far this year here and click on THE DOGS OF THE IDITAROD for a one-minute clip that will make you smile.

Or, if you just want to know WHY THEY RUN, check out my book, DOGSLED DREAMS.


It's all about love.

Goodreads

sled dog central
OMG - my book has magically appeared on Goodreads.

ICE DOGS

It's alive! 

I would love it if you added it to your list

May B winner

Little late getting this post out due to the skate skiing conditions across the lake. SPECTACULAR! What a day.

and so,

Winner of the ARC of Caroline Starr Rose's May B is ...


Susan Fields

YAAAAYYY   *Kermit arms waving

Random photo from here so there's something to look at in this post.

Thank you to everyone who entered.