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What Are You Reading Right Now Part 2
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Jan 16, 2019 09:41PM

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I was a huge reader as a kid/teenager, then had to put fun books down for college as I devoured textbooks. After college was marriage/kids/adulting and I wasn’t able to pick up a book again for about 8 years. And I had forgotten how much I loved reading.
Squeeze it that joy when you can. ☺️
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "David wrote: "Thanks all! Mr. Brody is SO cute and a super sweet little easy-going guy (the opposite of Beau who is in the demon-child phase :)
Dang, Heidi, sorry to hear that. Just lost interest..."
Good! And I completely agree :)
Dang, Heidi, sorry to hear that. Just lost interest..."
Good! And I completely agree :)
Karen’s Library wrote: "David!!! I’ve been seeing pics of Beau and Brody on Facebook from your wifey. Those are some cutie patootie boys!! You did good! And WOW... Congrats on the Fatemarked audiobook winning the SOVA awa..."
Awww thank you!!! So glad you enjoyed my new book, it took me TOO LONG to finally publish it :)
Awww thank you!!! So glad you enjoyed my new book, it took me TOO LONG to finally publish it :)
Victoria wrote: "David wrote: "First off, I want to apologize for not being around much (meaning not at all!). My life has been, well, crazy. I got a day job 18 months ago because sales of my backlist fell off a cl..."
Thanks Victoria, I really appreciate it! I was pretty surprised when Fatemarked won :)
Thanks Victoria, I really appreciate it! I was pretty surprised when Fatemarked won :)

Doesn't surprise me... Like I said, your books totally deserve it. I mean those things I say in my reviews. :)
David wrote: "First off, I want to apologize for not being around much (meaning not at all!). My life has been, well, crazy. I got a day job 18 months ago because sales of my backlist fell off a cliff and my wif..."
Congrats! I remember you inviting me to thisgroup 4(!) years ago I think even thoogh it is somewhat less active then before(not many group reads,or br)its still a great read.
Two of my sisters are pregnant so I will be a auntie this year! so happy!
Congrats! I remember you inviting me to thisgroup 4(!) years ago I think even thoogh it is somewhat less active then before(not many group reads,or br)its still a great read.
Two of my sisters are pregnant so I will be a auntie this year! so happy!
I also loved One of Us is Lying and want to read her new book! And I really need to read The Fifth Season one of these days!
Karen’s Library wrote: "So cool, Oda. Congrats on being an auntie!!! You’ll love it!"
thanks :D I think so.
thanks :D I think so.

The entire series is now complete and I’m ready for King of Scars!
If only it were releasing this Tuesday....
Christine wrote: "How was that book Oda Renate?"
A bit boring and snobbish yet also it had great parts.
Defently a fun book if you like libraries.
A bit boring and snobbish yet also it had great parts.
Defently a fun book if you like libraries.
Oda Renate wrote: "David wrote: "First off, I want to apologize for not being around much (meaning not at all!). My life has been, well, crazy. I got a day job 18 months ago because sales of my backlist fell off a cl..."
Congrats! That's SO COOL :)
Congrats! That's SO COOL :)
Sarah wrote: "Reading
on my kindle :)"
Wow, it's been ages since I read that. I'm so excited for you to experience it :)

Wow, it's been ages since I read that. I'm so excited for you to experience it :)
Karen’s Library wrote: "David, do you have a plan for book 2??"
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of other balls in the year, most of which are sort of secret? For one, I am ghostwriting a novel for a lesser celebrity (actor, model, private equity fund manager). He is paying me well, but the book, if it's ever published, will have his name on it, not mine, and under my contract I cannot tell anyone I wrote it. It's weird but sort of enjoyable at the same time!
Also, I have several pen name projects going too, which I've been working on for a while now. They are outside of my normal YA market (MUCH more adult), hence the use of pen names. All said and done, I'll probably be done with my backlog of projects around September. Then I'm hoping to start on my next epic fantasy series in the same vein as Fatemarked, which means the Star-Born Mage sequel will be put on the backburner for a while.
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of other balls in the year, most of which are sort of secret? For one, I am ghostwriting a novel for a lesser celebrity (actor, model, private equity fund manager). He is paying me well, but the book, if it's ever published, will have his name on it, not mine, and under my contract I cannot tell anyone I wrote it. It's weird but sort of enjoyable at the same time!
Also, I have several pen name projects going too, which I've been working on for a while now. They are outside of my normal YA market (MUCH more adult), hence the use of pen names. All said and done, I'll probably be done with my backlog of projects around September. Then I'm hoping to start on my next epic fantasy series in the same vein as Fatemarked, which means the Star-Born Mage sequel will be put on the backburner for a while.
Elora Mitchell wrote: "I stayed up way too late last night finishing my reread of The Crooked Kingdom.
The entire series is now complete and I’m ready for King of Scars!
If only it were releasing this Tuesday...."
Such a good series.
The entire series is now complete and I’m ready for King of Scars!
If only it were releasing this Tuesday...."
Such a good series.
Recently finished:
3 stars. Great world and premise, but I only liked one side character. The MC was particularly annoying.
3.5 stars. I liked this world, the politics, and the general plot. Another super annoying MC though. But a quick read and good palate cleanser.
4 stars, Strong read, although very sad. The book posed a great central question that I'm still thinking about.
4 stars. Good mystery, but so sad and hard to read in parts. I love how the book was written, going between a podcast and the MC's thoughts.
4 stars. A really good story about childhood, family, and racism in the 60s and 70s. And it was written in verse, which I liked.
Currently reading:
really liking it so far
enjoying my reread!
Going to be starting
soon.





Currently reading:


Going to be starting

David wrote: "Karen’s Library wrote: "David, do you have a plan for book 2??"
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of..."
Wow, David!! I don't know how you manage to DO IT ALL!? You must have superpowers! Can't wait to see what all your projects are! 😝
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of..."
Wow, David!! I don't know how you manage to DO IT ALL!? You must have superpowers! Can't wait to see what all your projects are! 😝
Jenny wrote: "Recently finished:
3 stars. Great world and premise, but I only liked one side character. The MC was particularly annoying.
3.5 star..."
Wow, you've been busting out the books!! Nice!
I have NOT! Work is killing me with 60 - 65 hour work weeks this month. I've been too brain dead to read so was spending my few free hours binging Game of Thrones. I finished last night so now I'm going through GoT withdrawals. Hahaha!
I did just finish listening to a reread of
. And I hope to finish
today. I'm still trudging through


Wow, you've been busting out the books!! Nice!
I have NOT! Work is killing me with 60 - 65 hour work weeks this month. I've been too brain dead to read so was spending my few free hours binging Game of Thrones. I finished last night so now I'm going through GoT withdrawals. Hahaha!
I did just finish listening to a reread of



David wrote: "Karen’s Library wrote: "David, do you have a plan for book 2??"
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of..."
Woah, lots going on for you!!! Good luck with all of it :)
Nooooo! Don't ask me that! LOL I'm ashamed to say I am months and maybe more than a year from planning the sequel. I have a bunch of..."
Woah, lots going on for you!!! Good luck with all of it :)
Karen’s Library wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Recently finished:
3 stars. Great world and premise, but I only liked one side character. The MC was particularly annoying.
[bookcover:Breakwater|3437..."
Thanks! I have failed immensely on the Six of Crows buddy read, though, LOL! Still hoping to get to it soon!

[bookcover:Breakwater|3437..."
Thanks! I have failed immensely on the Six of Crows buddy read, though, LOL! Still hoping to get to it soon!

I've started
continuing my sci-fi mood. Although, it's feeling more dystopian than sci-fi. But, cool tech so far, AND it takes place on the moon. Eep! I got this book in my advent book exchange with Jenny and Jen.

Karen’s Library wrote: "I've started
continuing my sci-fi mood. Although, it's feeling more dystopian than sci-fi. But, cool tech so far, AND it takes place on the moon. Eep! I got this b..."
I liked this one, good YA read!

I liked this one, good YA read!



Wow, it's been ages since I read that. I'm so excited for you to experience it :)"
I really enjoyed it! I was a little nervous because it was my first "fairy tale retelling" but I was not disappointed. :)
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