Ashley Stoyanoff's Blog, page 14
October 1, 2012
I'm Being Interviewed at Lace Vintage Book Reviews
Come on over and check out Lace Vintage Book Reviews where I’m being interviewed. While you are there, don’t forget to read my guest review of Riley’s Secret, a fantastic book by Christina Smith.
Links: Interview | Guest Review | Lace Vintage Book Reviews
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P.S. I'll be contributing weekly guest reviews to Lace Vintage Book Reviews so don't forget to follow this awesome blog.
Published on October 01, 2012 06:07
September 30, 2012
Paranormal Fiction Addiction
Okay, it’s official. I’m addicted to YA paranormal fiction.
I was checking out my TBR shelve today, and I realized that the next 30 books or so are all YA paranormal fiction. As I perused the books, I couldn’t help but wonder, how did this happen? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was hooked on adult romance? I continued looking through the piles and I realized that pretty much every new book I’ve picked up over the last couple years has been YA paranormal fiction, and I’ve loved them all.
Of course, this got me thinking...Why? What is it about these books that has sucked me in so much that I now rarely pick up anything else? Here's what I came up with:
Escaping to a new world: Sometimes real life is stressful. We go to school or work all day, and then we come home to a mountain of chores. It can feel like a never-ending cycle, but when you pick up a good book, you can literally lose yourself into a whole new world. One of the things I love about the paranormal is how vastly different the world is from my normal day to day life and this flows into my second love of paranormal fiction...
Believability: So, we are sitting here reading about vampires, witches, werewolves, etc., and then we get thrust into some crazy other dimension and with the authors' skills, every word we are reading is believable. We can see the world. We can feel it, and the possibilities become so real it’s almost as if we can reach out and touch it. It's a pretty amazing feeling.
Hotties with insane powers: Who doesn’t love hotties with crazy powers? I know I do. Really, hotties and super-human powers, what’s not to love?
Giddy school girl in love feeling: And then, the hottie meets the love interest, and we get to fall in love with them. It’s always a rollercoaster ride of emotions, especially when the love interest finds out the truth about their new flame.
After picking out the things I love about my paranormal fiction books I thought just for a second that maybe, just maybe, I should mix it up a bit. But then I shrugged, smiled, and picked up another paranormal fiction, because, well, I realized that I’m glad I’m addicted.
I was checking out my TBR shelve today, and I realized that the next 30 books or so are all YA paranormal fiction. As I perused the books, I couldn’t help but wonder, how did this happen? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was hooked on adult romance? I continued looking through the piles and I realized that pretty much every new book I’ve picked up over the last couple years has been YA paranormal fiction, and I’ve loved them all.
Of course, this got me thinking...Why? What is it about these books that has sucked me in so much that I now rarely pick up anything else? Here's what I came up with:
Escaping to a new world: Sometimes real life is stressful. We go to school or work all day, and then we come home to a mountain of chores. It can feel like a never-ending cycle, but when you pick up a good book, you can literally lose yourself into a whole new world. One of the things I love about the paranormal is how vastly different the world is from my normal day to day life and this flows into my second love of paranormal fiction...
Believability: So, we are sitting here reading about vampires, witches, werewolves, etc., and then we get thrust into some crazy other dimension and with the authors' skills, every word we are reading is believable. We can see the world. We can feel it, and the possibilities become so real it’s almost as if we can reach out and touch it. It's a pretty amazing feeling.
Hotties with insane powers: Who doesn’t love hotties with crazy powers? I know I do. Really, hotties and super-human powers, what’s not to love?
Giddy school girl in love feeling: And then, the hottie meets the love interest, and we get to fall in love with them. It’s always a rollercoaster ride of emotions, especially when the love interest finds out the truth about their new flame.
After picking out the things I love about my paranormal fiction books I thought just for a second that maybe, just maybe, I should mix it up a bit. But then I shrugged, smiled, and picked up another paranormal fiction, because, well, I realized that I’m glad I’m addicted.
Published on September 30, 2012 16:35
September 19, 2012
5 awesome ways to beat that pesky thing called Writers Block
Most writers run into that unspeakable thing called Writers Block at one time or another. I know I have, and today I thought I would share some of my favorite things to do when I find myself stuck staring at that taunting blank screen.
1. Idea: Do a random word sprint
Random word sprints are one of my favorite things to do. I’ve found the best place to start is with a dictionary. Randomly pick a page and write down the first word you see. Repeat this until you have a list of 50 words. Next, take it one step further and hit thesaurus.com. Look up each word and pick your favorite synonym. When you’re finished, not only have you grown your vocabulary, but I’m betting you’ll be able to find that idea you were struggling to grasp at in the first place.
2. Idea: Read a newspaper
One of the things I like about reading a newspaper rather than a novel is that the newspaper is full of facts instead of colorful imagination. Sometimes all we need is that idea—that fact—to add our own color to. What better place to find it then a document that is full of facts?
3. Idea: Take a picture and describe it
I find this approach most helpful when I’m struggling with description, but it’s also just a fun activity that can help clear your mind. Take a camera and head outside. The important thing here is not to search for that perfect shot but just start shooting completely unplanned pictures. I know this will be hard since we writers are perfectionists by nature, wanting the perfect back splash for your epic scene, but give it a try. Once you’ve taken your fill of pictures head back to the computer and pick your favorite. At this point, I like to start at the bottom and work my way up describing everything I see right down to the thickness of the grass. When you’re finished you may have just found the perfect setting for the scene you were struggling with.
4. Idea: Review something
We have all watched a movie or a TV show, read a book, or checked out a website recently, why not review it? When I review something to help get my creative juices flowing, I usually pick an element to review that I was struggling with in my writing. For example, if I was struggling with giving one of my characters a personality, rather than being just a bump in the scene, then I’ll critique the characters in the movie I just watched. This works because it makes you look at every little detail about their personality, and in turn may give you the idea that will help you figure out who you really want your bump of a character to be.
5. Idea: Stop thinking and just write
It’s easy to over think what you’re writing about. While your mind spirals out of control thinking of the best possible word or setting or character you might actually forget what it was that you were trying to write in the first place. The key here is to put the project aside and clear your mind. Pick the first thing that pops into your head and write it down. If it’s just a word write it down, expand on it, and evolve it. Try working with this thought for 30 minutes. Before you know it, you’ll be picking up the project that had you stumped with fresh inspiration.
As you’ve probably noticed, all the things I do the beat writers block involves stepping away for the project that has me stumped. I’ve spent many hours staring at a blank computer screen, reluctant to walk away, determined to finish the idea that seems to have fluttered just out of my grasp.
I think one of the biggest mistakes (at least of me) is that we try to force the words to fill the paper instead of letting the words come naturally. So when you feel that forcing feeling coming on, a change of scenery may be just the thing you need.
1. Idea: Do a random word sprint
Random word sprints are one of my favorite things to do. I’ve found the best place to start is with a dictionary. Randomly pick a page and write down the first word you see. Repeat this until you have a list of 50 words. Next, take it one step further and hit thesaurus.com. Look up each word and pick your favorite synonym. When you’re finished, not only have you grown your vocabulary, but I’m betting you’ll be able to find that idea you were struggling to grasp at in the first place.
2. Idea: Read a newspaper
One of the things I like about reading a newspaper rather than a novel is that the newspaper is full of facts instead of colorful imagination. Sometimes all we need is that idea—that fact—to add our own color to. What better place to find it then a document that is full of facts?
3. Idea: Take a picture and describe it
I find this approach most helpful when I’m struggling with description, but it’s also just a fun activity that can help clear your mind. Take a camera and head outside. The important thing here is not to search for that perfect shot but just start shooting completely unplanned pictures. I know this will be hard since we writers are perfectionists by nature, wanting the perfect back splash for your epic scene, but give it a try. Once you’ve taken your fill of pictures head back to the computer and pick your favorite. At this point, I like to start at the bottom and work my way up describing everything I see right down to the thickness of the grass. When you’re finished you may have just found the perfect setting for the scene you were struggling with.
4. Idea: Review something
We have all watched a movie or a TV show, read a book, or checked out a website recently, why not review it? When I review something to help get my creative juices flowing, I usually pick an element to review that I was struggling with in my writing. For example, if I was struggling with giving one of my characters a personality, rather than being just a bump in the scene, then I’ll critique the characters in the movie I just watched. This works because it makes you look at every little detail about their personality, and in turn may give you the idea that will help you figure out who you really want your bump of a character to be.
5. Idea: Stop thinking and just write
It’s easy to over think what you’re writing about. While your mind spirals out of control thinking of the best possible word or setting or character you might actually forget what it was that you were trying to write in the first place. The key here is to put the project aside and clear your mind. Pick the first thing that pops into your head and write it down. If it’s just a word write it down, expand on it, and evolve it. Try working with this thought for 30 minutes. Before you know it, you’ll be picking up the project that had you stumped with fresh inspiration.
As you’ve probably noticed, all the things I do the beat writers block involves stepping away for the project that has me stumped. I’ve spent many hours staring at a blank computer screen, reluctant to walk away, determined to finish the idea that seems to have fluttered just out of my grasp.
I think one of the biggest mistakes (at least of me) is that we try to force the words to fill the paper instead of letting the words come naturally. So when you feel that forcing feeling coming on, a change of scenery may be just the thing you need.
Published on September 19, 2012 11:41
September 14, 2012
Book Review: Riley's Curse, A Moon's Glow Prequel by Christina Smith
Links: Goodreads | Purchase
Title: Riley's Curse, A Moon's Glow Prequel
Author: Christina Smith
Number of Pages: 115
Publication Information: Christina Smith (September 2012)
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Fiction
Shelf: Review Copy
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary From Goodreads
See how a life can change after just one bite.
Because of one fateful night, Nathaniel Riley loses his girl, his family, and life as he knows it. His world has been turned upside down. One day, a normal teen living in the 1890's, the next a mythical creature he didn't know existed. How can he live with himself with deadly urges he can't control?
He's a monster with a conscience who wants to make up for all the pain he's caused, but how can he do that when a fellow monster wants to take everything in his life away from him.
Nathaniel Riley has lived for a long time. Before he met Megan, he had a family, another girl he loved and a world in which he was happy. Find out how it all changed in just one moment.
My Review
Riley’s Curse by Christina Smith is a quick and entreating set up to what I’m sure will be a fantastic series.
The main character, Nathaniel, starts out in this story as a young man whose only real concern in life is to find that perfect gift for his girl. Little does he know, his life is about to be ripped apart. When plagued with the werewolf curse, he struggles to keep a tight grip on his humanity and fight the monster he has become.
One of the things I love about Smith’s writing is her delightful use of words to create a brilliant depiction of every scene. By masterfully weaving setting, character, and action together, she gives us a story that we can fully emerge and lose ourselves in.
In my opinion, Smith's biggest accomplishment with this story was the ending. I don’t want to give it away, but WOW! What an ending! I was so utterly disappointed when I turned the last page. I wanted more, and I couldn’t believe it was over. I am dying to see where this story will go.
I look forward to the next segment in this series, and I would recommend this book to everyone.

Title: Riley's Curse, A Moon's Glow Prequel
Author: Christina Smith
Number of Pages: 115
Publication Information: Christina Smith (September 2012)
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Fiction
Shelf: Review Copy
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary From Goodreads
See how a life can change after just one bite.
Because of one fateful night, Nathaniel Riley loses his girl, his family, and life as he knows it. His world has been turned upside down. One day, a normal teen living in the 1890's, the next a mythical creature he didn't know existed. How can he live with himself with deadly urges he can't control?
He's a monster with a conscience who wants to make up for all the pain he's caused, but how can he do that when a fellow monster wants to take everything in his life away from him.
Nathaniel Riley has lived for a long time. Before he met Megan, he had a family, another girl he loved and a world in which he was happy. Find out how it all changed in just one moment.
My Review
Riley’s Curse by Christina Smith is a quick and entreating set up to what I’m sure will be a fantastic series.
The main character, Nathaniel, starts out in this story as a young man whose only real concern in life is to find that perfect gift for his girl. Little does he know, his life is about to be ripped apart. When plagued with the werewolf curse, he struggles to keep a tight grip on his humanity and fight the monster he has become.
One of the things I love about Smith’s writing is her delightful use of words to create a brilliant depiction of every scene. By masterfully weaving setting, character, and action together, she gives us a story that we can fully emerge and lose ourselves in.
In my opinion, Smith's biggest accomplishment with this story was the ending. I don’t want to give it away, but WOW! What an ending! I was so utterly disappointed when I turned the last page. I wanted more, and I couldn’t believe it was over. I am dying to see where this story will go.
I look forward to the next segment in this series, and I would recommend this book to everyone.
Published on September 14, 2012 14:11
September 12, 2012
My Life List
I’ve been working on this for a while now and have finally finished my life list, so I thought I would share it with you all. It’s a bucket list of sorts, a list of 100 things I want to learn, see and accomplish in my lifetime. Some of the things are simple, some extravagant, and others are just silly, but together they form my dreams.
1. Write my life list
2. Learn how to French braid
3. Run a marathon
4. Backpack through Europe
5. Read 5 books every month for a year
6. Publish a book
7. Write a sequel to that book
8. Do a cartwheel (I’m always scared I’ll fall on my head)
9. Learn to speak Spanish
10. Win a contest
11. Conquer my fear of heights
12. Design a clothing line
13. Go 6 months without buying a new purse
14. Learn how to play the guitar
15. Buy a house
16. Drive across Canada
17. See a shooting star
18. Make a difference
19. Go bungee jumping
20. Go sky diving
21. Sponsor a child
22. Become a Girl Guide leader
23. Learn to sail
24. Learn to scuba dive
25. Fly a plane
26. Go rock climbing
27. Ride a bull
28. Learn to sew buttons
29. Find a four-leaf clover
30. Learn how to play chess
31. Go kite boarding
32. Swim with dolphins
33. Learn to tap dance
34. Go white-water rafting
35. See the Grand Canyon
36. Go on an Alaskan cruise
37. Get paid to do what I love
38. Take a cooking class
39. Have a closet just for my purses
40. Grow a vegetable garden
41. Take drawing classes
42. Cook a Christmas turkey (by myself)
43. Stop drinking pop
44. Learn to knit a sweater
45. Take spin classes
46. Go to the gym 5 days a week
47. See Anne of Green Gables (again)
48. Make Alfredo sauce from scratch
49. Create my family tree
50. Learn to cut hair
51. Take a girls only vacation (sorry honey)
52. Build patio furniture
53. Go mini golfing
54. Throw a Halloween party
55. Throw a dinner party where I cook all the food from scratch
56. Make a different home-cooked meal every day for 1 month
57. Camp in Algonquin Park (again)
58. Make my own jam
59. Stay in an igloo
60. Go to Disney World
61. Learn to code a website
62. Design a purse
63. Make a dress
64. Learn to sew (I think this should probably go before making a dress)
65. Go on a weeklong canoe trip and camp at a different place each night
66. Learn to play the piano (again)
67. Take an origami class
68. Own a bookstore
69. Do 100 sit-ups (without stopping)
70. Take yoga classes
71. Design comfortable stilettos
72. See the pyramids in Egypt
73. Spend a day at the ROM (again)
74. Go to New York City
75. Build a dollhouse
76. Spend a summer in Portugal
77. Become a mentor
78. Help to make someone’s dreams come true
79. Spend a full weekend only doing things my husband wants to do (no matter how boring the video games are)
80. Have a Freddy Kruger movie marathon
81. Teach my cats to do a trick
82. Have a home library
83. Overcome my fear of riding horses and get back in the saddle
84. Read everything written by Shakespeare
85. See a whale
86. Learn to change the breaks on my car
87. Go deep-sea fishing
88. Read every Jude Deveraux novel
89. Weave a wicker basket
90. Take a ride in a hot-air balloon
91. Go to clown college (I’m really not sure why, but I love clowns)
92. Stay in a bed and breakfast in PEI
93. Swim in each of the 5 great lakes
94. Go to Australia
95. Fill my office walls with my favorite inspirational quotes
96. Learn sign language
97. See the northern lights
98. Invent something useful
99. Do the CN Tower Edge Walk
100. Never lose sight of my core values
I have learned a lot about myself while creating this list and also had some fun. Have you created your life list yet?
Published on September 12, 2012 21:00
September 4, 2012
eBook and Paperback Sale for The Soul’s Mark: FOUND
Hi Everyone!
I’m super excited to share some wonderful coupon codes to celebrate the thriving release of The Soul’s Mark: FOUND, extended edition.
Until Sunday, September 9th, 2012 you can receive 30% off the paperback or 50% off the eBook. All you need to do is follow the below links and enter the applicable discount code at the checkout.
The Soul’s Mark: FOUND - Paperback
Promotional price: $7.66 (30% Discount)
Coupon Code: PVGERGCM
Expires: September 9, 2012
Paperback Purchase Link: Click Here to Get your Paperback Copy
The Soul’s Mark: FOUND - eBook
Promotional price: $1.98 (50% Discount)
Coupon Code: EC27U
Expires: September 9, 2012
eBook Purchase Link: Click Here to Get your eBook Copy
I want to say a special thank you to all you fabulous reviewers that took the time to read and review The Soul’s Mark: FOUND and helped to spread the word!
Happy Reading Everyone!
I’m super excited to share some wonderful coupon codes to celebrate the thriving release of The Soul’s Mark: FOUND, extended edition.
Until Sunday, September 9th, 2012 you can receive 30% off the paperback or 50% off the eBook. All you need to do is follow the below links and enter the applicable discount code at the checkout.
The Soul’s Mark: FOUND - Paperback
Promotional price: $7.66 (30% Discount)
Coupon Code: PVGERGCM
Expires: September 9, 2012
Paperback Purchase Link: Click Here to Get your Paperback Copy
The Soul’s Mark: FOUND - eBook
Promotional price: $1.98 (50% Discount)
Coupon Code: EC27U
Expires: September 9, 2012
eBook Purchase Link: Click Here to Get your eBook Copy
I want to say a special thank you to all you fabulous reviewers that took the time to read and review The Soul’s Mark: FOUND and helped to spread the word!
Happy Reading Everyone!
Published on September 04, 2012 12:44
August 28, 2012
Cover Reveal - The Soul's Mark: HUNTED
I know you have all been patiently waiting for some details on The Soul's Mark: HUNTED, Book 2 in The Soul's Mark Series, so here it is...
When Amelia Caldwell learned that she was marked by a vampire’s soul, she did what any smart, self-preserving person would have done: tried to run. But thanks to the soulmate bond that tethered her mentally and emotionally to her vampire soulmate, Mitchell Lang, running was not an option and finding out she was a witch didn’t make her life any easier.
Now, Amelia has made peace with her new supernatural life and accepted her destiny with Mitchell, one of the most powerful vampires in the world. They are finally getting along but Amelia is sure he is hiding something—something big.
Little does she know that this is just the calm before the storm. When Mitchell’s former flame resurfaces and Eric’s dreams become distorted visions of his soulmate, hostility and tension threatens to tear their world apart.
Just when Amelia thinks life couldn’t get any crazier, vampires and humans start turning up dead. The killer—something more sinister and haunting than your run of the mill psychopath —is heading straight for their front door.
Stay tuned for updates on the release date.

Now, Amelia has made peace with her new supernatural life and accepted her destiny with Mitchell, one of the most powerful vampires in the world. They are finally getting along but Amelia is sure he is hiding something—something big.
Little does she know that this is just the calm before the storm. When Mitchell’s former flame resurfaces and Eric’s dreams become distorted visions of his soulmate, hostility and tension threatens to tear their world apart.
Just when Amelia thinks life couldn’t get any crazier, vampires and humans start turning up dead. The killer—something more sinister and haunting than your run of the mill psychopath —is heading straight for their front door.
Stay tuned for updates on the release date.
Published on August 28, 2012 01:30
August 23, 2012
Cover Reveal - The Soul's Mark: HUNTED
I know you have all been patiently waiting for some details on The Soul's Mark: HUNTED, Book 2 in The Soul's Mark Series, so here it is...
When Amelia Caldwell learned that she was marked by a vampire’s soul, she did what any smart, self-preserving person would have done: tried to run. But thanks to the soulmate bond that tethered her mentally and emotionally to her vampire soulmate, Mitchell Lang, running was not an option and finding out she was a witch didn’t make her life any easier.
Now, Amelia has made peace with her new supernatural life and accepted her destiny with Mitchell, one of the most powerful vampires in the world. They are finally getting along but Amelia is sure he is hiding something—something big.
Little does she know that this is just the calm before the storm. When Mitchell’s former flame resurfaces and Eric’s dreams become distorted visions of his soulmate, hostility and tension threatens to tear their world apart.
Just when Amelia thinks life couldn’t get any crazier, vampires and humans start turning up dead. The killer—something more sinister and haunting than your run of the mill psychopath —is heading straight for their front door.
Stay tuned for updates on the release date.

When Amelia Caldwell learned that she was marked by a vampire’s soul, she did what any smart, self-preserving person would have done: tried to run. But thanks to the soulmate bond that tethered her mentally and emotionally to her vampire soulmate, Mitchell Lang, running was not an option and finding out she was a witch didn’t make her life any easier.
Now, Amelia has made peace with her new supernatural life and accepted her destiny with Mitchell, one of the most powerful vampires in the world. They are finally getting along but Amelia is sure he is hiding something—something big.
Little does she know that this is just the calm before the storm. When Mitchell’s former flame resurfaces and Eric’s dreams become distorted visions of his soulmate, hostility and tension threatens to tear their world apart.
Just when Amelia thinks life couldn’t get any crazier, vampires and humans start turning up dead. The killer—something more sinister and haunting than your run of the mill psychopath —is heading straight for their front door.
Stay tuned for updates on the release date.
Published on August 23, 2012 13:16
August 19, 2012
Is your destiny written in stone?
I have always been a lover of theories on destiny and when you toss soulmates into the mix, the theories become almost magical. In a sense, destiny and soulmates are like a wonderful fairytale that lies in front of us just waiting to be uncovered.
Some say that we create our own destiny. We make decision, and each decision alters our path. Others say that our destiny is set in stone. We can take the long road or the short road, but no matter what we will end up at the same place.
I like to think that my destiny lies somewhere in the middle. I don’t believe that there is just one way to our destiny or that there is only one version of destiny. Each one of us has more than one path, and our decisions along the way dictate which path we take.
In the end, each path will lead us to a different outcome. So, I think, we do not create our own destiny but only choose which version of destiny we will follow.
If my theory is correct, and we do, in fact, have more than one possible destiny, does that mean that we have more than one potential soulmate? Or will we only find our soulmate when we both choose the same path?
What do you think?
Some say that we create our own destiny. We make decision, and each decision alters our path. Others say that our destiny is set in stone. We can take the long road or the short road, but no matter what we will end up at the same place.
I like to think that my destiny lies somewhere in the middle. I don’t believe that there is just one way to our destiny or that there is only one version of destiny. Each one of us has more than one path, and our decisions along the way dictate which path we take.
In the end, each path will lead us to a different outcome. So, I think, we do not create our own destiny but only choose which version of destiny we will follow.
If my theory is correct, and we do, in fact, have more than one possible destiny, does that mean that we have more than one potential soulmate? Or will we only find our soulmate when we both choose the same path?
What do you think?
Published on August 19, 2012 06:08
August 9, 2012
Update: My Indie Author Reading Goal
The Goal: Read 25 Indie Books between July and December 2012.
Before starting this challenge, I was in a bit of a reading slump. I had read and re-read all the books by my favorite authors and found myself needing something new. I spent hours and hours scouring the big book stores, but I just couldn’t seem to find anything that really grabbed my attention.
I’m thrilled to say my reading slump is over!
I’m off to a great start with this goal, polishing off 7 of the 25 books in the first month. One of the best things about this challenge is that it has introduced me to some awesome ‘New to Me’ authors that I will definitely be following.
Below is a list of all the wonderful books I have read so far for this goal with a link to my reviews. Check them out. You just might even discover your next favorite.
Delusions by Christina Smith
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/350125621
Whom the Gods Destroy by D.C. Belton
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/359905387
The Curse Girl by Kate Avery Ellison
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/360481946
In the Middle of Nowhere by Julie Ann Knudsen
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/373993059
Brunswick by Ann Haines
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/357057625
A Bed of Knives by Elizabeth Jasper
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/363453731
The Impossible Engineers by M.J. Fletcher
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/377779487
Show your love for all the fabulous Independent Authors out there by starting your own Indie Reading Challenge. :)
Next up on my To Read List is Evolution Trilogy by David Estes.
Before starting this challenge, I was in a bit of a reading slump. I had read and re-read all the books by my favorite authors and found myself needing something new. I spent hours and hours scouring the big book stores, but I just couldn’t seem to find anything that really grabbed my attention.
I’m thrilled to say my reading slump is over!
I’m off to a great start with this goal, polishing off 7 of the 25 books in the first month. One of the best things about this challenge is that it has introduced me to some awesome ‘New to Me’ authors that I will definitely be following.
Below is a list of all the wonderful books I have read so far for this goal with a link to my reviews. Check them out. You just might even discover your next favorite.
Delusions by Christina Smith
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/350125621
Whom the Gods Destroy by D.C. Belton
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/359905387
The Curse Girl by Kate Avery Ellison
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/360481946
In the Middle of Nowhere by Julie Ann Knudsen
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/373993059
Brunswick by Ann Haines
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/357057625
A Bed of Knives by Elizabeth Jasper
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/363453731
The Impossible Engineers by M.J. Fletcher
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/377779487
Show your love for all the fabulous Independent Authors out there by starting your own Indie Reading Challenge. :)
Next up on my To Read List is Evolution Trilogy by David Estes.
Published on August 09, 2012 06:18