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June 23, 2016
Giveaway 1 of 4: Signed ARC of Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan (CLOSED)
Age of Myth
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods
they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic,
and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of
power between men and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now, only a
few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his
destiny as the
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods
they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic,
and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of
power between men and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now, only a
few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his
destiny as the
Giveaway 1 of 4: Signed ARC of Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
Age of Myth
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods
they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic,
and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of
power between men and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now, only a
few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his
destiny as
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods
they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic,
and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of
power between men and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now, only a
few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his
destiny as
June 2, 2016
Goals for Phoenix Comicon this year
1. Try not to fangirl Alyssa Wong too hard
2. Avoid everything relating to Sanderson and Rothfuss if
possible
3. Annoy Michael J. Martinez less this go around
4. Study Beth Cato’s mannerisms and inflections so my
clockwork automaton will blend seamlessly
5. Get a copy of Red Rising signed for Shash
6. Convince Jamie Wyman we can take over the world
2. Avoid everything relating to Sanderson and Rothfuss if
possible
3. Annoy Michael J. Martinez less this go around
4. Study Beth Cato’s mannerisms and inflections so my
clockwork automaton will blend seamlessly
5. Get a copy of Red Rising signed for Shash
6. Convince Jamie Wyman we can take over the world
June 1, 2016
May Numbers/April Goals
In Real Life:
I had a SUPER minor surgery on my arm. They pulled out
three chunks of run-away fatty tissue. The lipomas were in the exact same spot
as one my mom had decades ago. Hers was removed by a dermatologist… mine was
pulled out by a plastic surgeon. I am still chuckling about that. Aside from
medical stuff (yay neurology follow up), we had an interesting month.
The dog had
I had a SUPER minor surgery on my arm. They pulled out
three chunks of run-away fatty tissue. The lipomas were in the exact same spot
as one my mom had decades ago. Hers was removed by a dermatologist… mine was
pulled out by a plastic surgeon. I am still chuckling about that. Aside from
medical stuff (yay neurology follow up), we had an interesting month.
The dog had
May 6, 2016
Hi-atus
Ian Malcolm was wrong. His quote is missing some words.
“Life finds a way… to get in your way.”
I’ve suddenly been thrown a new project that I can’t
share yet but that’s going to take up a large chunk of my time. This means I’ve
got to rearrange some things in my as-to-now normal work schedule. Changes,
they are coming.
One of those changes is that I’ll be dropping regular
blogging for
“Life finds a way… to get in your way.”
I’ve suddenly been thrown a new project that I can’t
share yet but that’s going to take up a large chunk of my time. This means I’ve
got to rearrange some things in my as-to-now normal work schedule. Changes,
they are coming.
One of those changes is that I’ll be dropping regular
blogging for
May 1, 2016
April Numbers/May Goals
In Real Life:
April was pretty tame in the real life department. I got new glasses, I spent a lot of time trying to remember what day of the week it was, and basically just forgetting ALL THE THINGS.
Reading:
1 book
(AVG GR Rating: 0)
So, this is kind of a cheat. The only book I logged on GoodReads this month was my own. And since I don't rate my books, the average is a big fat
April was pretty tame in the real life department. I got new glasses, I spent a lot of time trying to remember what day of the week it was, and basically just forgetting ALL THE THINGS.
Reading:
1 book
(AVG GR Rating: 0)
So, this is kind of a cheat. The only book I logged on GoodReads this month was my own. And since I don't rate my books, the average is a big fat
April 30, 2016
SMSO: Myke Cole
Myke Cole
On Twitter: @MykeCole
Check out his website
Who they Are:
Author
of the Shadow Ops Series.
Why you should follow
them if you’re not already:
Myke
is one of those rare creatures… an outgoing author. When I met him at PHX Comicon
last year, I approached him the same way you might approach an unfamiliar
pitbull. You know he’s probably harmless, but he’s barking a little
On Twitter: @MykeCole
Check out his website
Who they Are:
Author
of the Shadow Ops Series.
Why you should follow
them if you’re not already:
Myke
is one of those rare creatures… an outgoing author. When I met him at PHX Comicon
last year, I approached him the same way you might approach an unfamiliar
pitbull. You know he’s probably harmless, but he’s barking a little
April 29, 2016
Ten Book Reccs From Me!
The Classic that
you adore: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
I think this one
speaks to me because I love surrealist paintings.
Your choice of
that one Desert Island Read: The Mistborn Omnibus from Brandon Sanderson
Yes, that is my way
of cheating and taking three books. My reasoning is twofold. One, I like the
story and think it could distract me from my predicament….
you adore: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
I think this one
speaks to me because I love surrealist paintings.
Your choice of
that one Desert Island Read: The Mistborn Omnibus from Brandon Sanderson
Yes, that is my way
of cheating and taking three books. My reasoning is twofold. One, I like the
story and think it could distract me from my predicament….
April 28, 2016
Dear April
Dear April,
We’ve had some good times, but honestly… I’m really glad
you’re over.
There’s something about getting to the end of a month,
getting to start my to-do list over… coming to terms with the things that can’t
be done. Those things that fall into the category of “My ambition was bigger
than my time available.”
We’ve had a good time, April. Really. I’ve gotten a crazy
amount of
We’ve had some good times, but honestly… I’m really glad
you’re over.
There’s something about getting to the end of a month,
getting to start my to-do list over… coming to terms with the things that can’t
be done. Those things that fall into the category of “My ambition was bigger
than my time available.”
We’ve had a good time, April. Really. I’ve gotten a crazy
amount of
April 27, 2016
Why Iron Heinrich Is My Favorite Fairytale
When people ask me what my favorite fairytale is, I
usually tell them my second favorite. Mostly because it’s easier to simply say “Sleeping
Beauty” than to explain the Iron Heinrich part of The Frog Prince.
In the version that includes Heinrich (so many leave him
out), Heinrich is so distraught over his prince’s enchantment that he binds his
chest with three iron bands to keep his heart
usually tell them my second favorite. Mostly because it’s easier to simply say “Sleeping
Beauty” than to explain the Iron Heinrich part of The Frog Prince.
In the version that includes Heinrich (so many leave him
out), Heinrich is so distraught over his prince’s enchantment that he binds his
chest with three iron bands to keep his heart
