A - Z Author Challenge 2012

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

;)

[Lisa Kay]

Updated Post #9 = 26/26 Done!

[Lisa Kay]

I should have gone with one of your authors, Sandra!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Hooray LK!

Was it the F you had trouble with? LOL

[Barbara ★]

READ: 12/26

A: Belle Andre - Never Too Hot
B: Shannon Butcher - Burning Alive 4/23
C: Kristin Cashore - Bitterblue
D: Jo Davis - Hidden Fire 1/17
E: Suzanne Enoch - Don't Look Down
F: Kimberly Frost - Would-Be Witch
G: Tess Gerritsen - Call After Midnight & Under The Knife
H: Faith Hunter - Mercy Blade 5/27
I: Larissa Ione - Eternal Rider 4/11
J: N.K. Jemisin - The Broken Kingdoms
K: Susan Krinard - Lord of Sin
L: Justine Larbalestier - Magic or Madness 4/4
M: Juliet Marillier - The Well of Shades
N: Naomi Novik - Crucible of Gold 4/17
O: Jana Oliver - The Demon Trapper's Daughter 1/25
P: Donita Paul - The Vanishing Sculptor
Q: Erin Quinn - Haunting Beauty 2/21
R: Patricia Rice - Mystic Warrior: A Mystic Isle Novel
S: S.A. Swann - Wolf's Cross 3/28
T: Vickie Taylor - Legacy of Stone 3/7
U: Lisa Unger - Sliver of Truth
V: Lynn Viehl - Shadowlight 3/27
W: Kiersten White - Endlessly
X: Xondra Day - My Gay Zombie
Y: Yasmine Galenorn - Ghost of a Chance 3/11
Z: Zoe Archer - Half Past Dead

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Updated Post #7: 24/26. The worst letters are left. Might take a while.

Well done Lisa Kay!

[Darcy]

Congrats Lisa Kay!

[Lisa Kay]

Sandra wrote: "Was it the F you had trouble with? LOL"

Thanks, Sandra! And, yes, I agreed to review a book and it just happened to have a "F" author. Very painful. LOL!

Anyway, I'm thinking of doing this again, Round II, since I checked out one of John Updike's short stories books from the library. Can I use books that I've read since January 1st, but haven't included in my Round I list?

[Lisa Kay]

Thanks, Valerie! You are right on my heels!

[Lisa Kay]

Thanks, Darcy! Still, you beat me.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Was it the F you had trouble with? LOL"

Thanks, Sandra! And, yes, I agreed to review a book and it just happened to have a "F" author. Very painful. LOL!

Anyway, I'm thinking of..."

Of course, LK. The only restriction is that they be read this year so that's no problem :)

[Lisa Kay]

Great! Thanks, Sandra.

[Lisa Kay]

Okay, here I go again!

WYA: ~ A-Z Author Challenge 2012 Round II~

22/26

A. - ✔ Adrian, Lara = Kiss of Midnight ★★★½✩ OCD 5/29 “re-read via audio” & “buddy read”
B. - ✔ Briggs, Patricia = Iron Kissed ★★★★✩ OCA 2/1 “buddy read”
C. - ✔ Cassandra Clare = Clockwork Angel ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01/12 “buddy read”
D. - ✔ Deborah Harkness = A Discovery of Witches ★★★★★ CDs to iPod/Touch 4/28
E. - ✔ Elizabeth Hoyt = Thief of Shadows, by ★★★★½ audible.com 7/6
F. - Frank, Jacquelyn = Drink of Me (OCD)
G. - ✔ Gellis,Roberta =Gilliane ★★★★½ Kindle 4/21
H. - ✔ Harrison, Thea = Dragon Bound ★★★★★ audible.com 5/5 [“re-read” via audio]
I.  - ✔ Ione, Larissa = Desire Unchained ★★½✩✩ C’s-CDs 4/25
J. - ✔ Jim Butcher = Storm Front ★★★★½ PB & ODA 5/1
K. - ✔ Kelly Meding = Three Days to Dead ★★★★✩ Loupe’s-CDs 5/26
L. - ✔ Lauren Willig = The Deception of the Emerald Ring ★★★★★ audible.com 4/18 “buddy read”
M. - ✔ Marissa Meyer = Cinder ★★★★½ Library-HC 3/28 “NBRC: buddy read”
N. - ✔ Nalini Singh = Mine to Possess ★★★★✩ audible.com 4/11
O. - ✔ Osborne, Maggie = The Wives of Bowie Stone ★★★★½ PB 4/23
P. - ✔ Patricia Briggs = Fair Game ★★★★★ & a Wow! HC 3/6
Q. - ✔ Quinn, Julia = A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2) ★★★★✩ audible.com 5/30
R. - ✔ Robb, J.D. = Judgment in Death ★★★★★ & a Wow! ODA 5/19
S. - ✔ Singh, Nalini = Hostage to Pleasure ★★★★★ & a Wow! 5/24
T. - ✔ Toni Blake = Willow Springs ★★★½✩ PB 7/3
U. - ✔ Updike, John = Trust Me ★★★★✩ Library-HC 6/24
V. - Victoria Alexander = The Wedding Bargain (C’s-CDs)
W. - ✔ Willig, Lauren = The Seduction of the Crimson Rose ★★★★½ PB & ODA 5/10
X. - ✔ AleXandre Dumas = The Count of Monte Cristo ★★★★✩ ODA & Kindle 4/12 “buddy read”
Y. - Yasmine Galenorn = Legend of the Jade Dragon (Library-PB)
Z. - Zoe Archer = Rebel (PB)

Read


To Read


Alternates:
Frank, Jacquelyn = Jacob (see if Loupe has)


OCD = OneClickDigital
ODA - Over Drive Audio

[Lisa Kay]

Okay, Sandra, question: What about an author's pen name? I just finished (great romantic/adventure story, BTW) and I noticed the author's (Theresa Weir's) real name is Anne Frasier. Can I use her for my F author?

[Barbara ★]

READ: 13/26

A: Belle Andre - Never Too Hot
B: Shannon Butcher - Burning Alive 4/23
C: Kristin Cashore - Bitterblue 6/4
D: Jo Davis - Hidden Fire 1/17
E: Suzanne Enoch - Don't Look Down
F: Kimberly Frost - Would-Be Witch
G: Tess Gerritsen - Call After Midnight & Under The Knife
H: Faith Hunter - Mercy Blade 5/27
I: Larissa Ione - Eternal Rider 4/11
J: N.K. Jemisin - The Broken Kingdoms
K: Susan Krinard - Lord of Sin
L: Justine Larbalestier - Magic or Madness 4/4
M: Juliet Marillier - The Well of Shades
N: Naomi Novik - Crucible of Gold 4/17
O: Jana Oliver - The Demon Trapper's Daughter 1/25
P: Donita Paul - The Vanishing Sculptor
Q: Erin Quinn - Haunting Beauty 2/21
R: Patricia Rice - Mystic Warrior: A Mystic Isle Novel
S: S.A. Swann - Wolf's Cross 3/28
T: Vickie Taylor - Legacy of Stone 3/7
U: Lisa Unger - Sliver of Truth
V: Lynn Viehl - Shadowlight 3/27
W: Kiersten White - Endlessly
X: Xondra Day - My Gay Zombie
Y: Yasmine Galenorn - Ghost of a Chance 3/11
Z: Zoe Archer - Half Past Dead

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, Sandra, question: What about an author's pen name? I just finished (great romantic/adventure story, BTW) and I noticed the author's (Theresa Weir's) real name is Ann..."

Sorry, LK, you can only use the name published on the cover. So Theresa Weir is it.

[Lisa Kay]

Thanks, Sandra!

[Lisa Kay]

Okay, here I go again!

WYA: ~ A-Z Author Challenge 2012 Round II ~

20/26

A. - ✔ Adrian, Lara = Kiss of Midnight ★★★½✩ OCD 5/29 “re-read via audio” & “buddy read”
B. - ✔ Briggs, Patricia = Iron Kissed ★★★★✩ OCA 2/1 “buddy read”
C. - ✔ Cassandra Clare = Clockwork Angel ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01/12 “buddy read”
D. - ✔ Deborah Harkness = A Discovery of Witches ★★★★★ CDs to iPod/Touch 4/28
E. - Elizabeth Haydon = Prophecy: Child of Earth (PB) “buddy read”
F. - Frank, Jacquelyn = Drink of Me (OCD)
G. - ✔ Gellis,Roberta =Gilliane ★★★★½ Kindle 4/21
H. - ✔ Harrison, Thea = Dragon Bound ★★★★★ audible.com 5/5 [“re-read” via audio]
I.  - ✔ Ione, Larissa = Desire Unchained ★★½✩✩ C’s-CDs 4/25
J. - ✔ Jim Butcher = Storm Front ★★★★½ PB & ODA 5/1
K. - ✔ Kelly Meding = Three Days to Dead ★★★★✩ Loupe’s-CDs 5/26
L. - ✔ Lauren Willig = The Deception of the Emerald Ring ★★★★★ audible.com 4/18 “buddy read”
M. - ✔ Marissa Meyer = Cinder ★★★★½ Library-HC 3/28 “NBRC: buddy read”
N. - ✔ Nalini Singh = Mine to Possess ★★★★✩ audible.com 4/11
O. - ✔ Osborne, Maggie = The Wives of Bowie Stone ★★★★½ PB 4/23
P. - ✔ Patricia Briggs = Fair Game ★★★★★ & a Wow! HC 3/6
Q. - ✔ Quinn, Julia = A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2) ★★★★✩ audible.com 5/30
R. - ✔ Robb, J.D. = Judgment in Death ★★★★★ & a Wow! ODA 5/19
S. - ✔ Singh, Nalini = Hostage to Pleasure ★★★★★ & a Wow! 5/24
T. - Thea Harrison = Oracle's Moon (Loupe’s-CDs)
U. - ✔ Updike, John = Trust Me ★★★★✩ Library-HC 6/24
V. - Victoria Alexander = The Wedding Bargain (C’s-CDs)
W. - ✔ Willig, Lauren = The Seduction of the Crimson Rose ★★★★½ PB & ODA 5/10
X. - ✔ AleXandre Dumas = The Count of Monte Cristo ★★★★✩ ODA & Kindle 4/12 “buddy read”
Y. - Yasmine Galenorn = Legend of the Jade Dragon (Library-PB)
Z. - Zoe Archer = Rebel (PB)

Read


To Read


Alternates:
Frank, Jacquelyn = Jacob (see if Loupe has)


OCD = OneClickDigital
ODA - Over Drive Audio

[Jen]

All Done!!

Duration 01/01/2012-12/31/2012
Books Completed 26/26!

A Ilona Andrews Magic Strikes Jan 5/12 ★★★★
B Patricia Briggs Fair Game Mar 14/12 ★★★★★
C Christopher Paolini Eragon Jan 24/12 ★★★
D Darynda Jones Second Grave on the Left Feb 22/12 ★★★
E Eoin Colfer The Lost Colony Feb 29/12 ★★★ changed from Artemis Fowl
F Jeaniene Frost Halfway to the Grave Feb 9/12 ★★★
G Gail Carriger Soulless Apr 22-12 ★★★★
H Charlaine Harris Deadlocked May 20/12 ★★
I Ilona Andrews Magic Bleeds Jan 14/12 ★★★★
J JD Robb Celebrity in Death Feb 29/12 ★★★★
K Kelly Armstrong Bitten Apr 27/12 ★★★
L Larissa Ione Eternal Rider Apr 12/12 ★★
M Molly Harper Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs Feb 2/12 ★★★
N Nora Roberts The Witness May 7/12 ★★★★
O Orson Scott Card Speaker for the Dead Feb 6/12 ★★
P Patricia Briggs Masques Jan 11/12 ★★
Q Amanda Quick Crystal Gardens June 8/12 ★★★
R Rachel Caine Ill Wind Feb 28/12 ★★
S Seanan McGuire Rosemary and Rue Apr 5/12 ★★
T Thea Harrison Dragon Bound Apr 3/12 ★★★★
U Lisa Unger Darkness, My Old Friend May 24/12 ★★★
V Carrie Vaughn Kitty and the Midnight Hour Feb 1/12 ★★
W William Goldman The Princess Bride Jan 6/12 ★★
X Lexi George Demon Hunting in Dixie ★★★★★ May 24/12
Y Yasmine Galenorn Witchling Jan 15/12 ★★
Z Zoe Archer Devil's Kiss Apr 11/12 ★★

[Lisa Kay]

Woohoo! Congrats, Jen!

[Darcy]

Great job Jen!

[Jen]

Thanks!

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Well done Jen!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Hooray, Jen!

[Jen]

WYA: A-Z Author Challenge 2012 Round 2

Duration 01/01/2012-12/31/2012
Books Completed 26/26!

A Amanda Stevens The Restorer May 16 ★★
B Patricia Briggs Hunting Ground Feb 14/12 ★★★★
C Christopher Paolini Inheritance Mar 28/12 ★★★★
D Darynda Jones Third Grave Dead Ahead Mar 8/12 ★★★★
E Janet Evanovich One For The Money June 11/12 ★★★
F Jeaniene Frost One Foot in the Grave July 31/12 ★★
G George R.R. Martin The Ice Dragon Feb 2/12 ★★
H Thea Harrison Storm's Heart May 10/12 ★★★
I Ilona Andrews On the Edge Apr 12/12 ★★★★
J Jenna Black Dark Descendant Mar 5/12 ★★★
K Kevin Hearne Tricked June 14/12 ★★★
L Lynsay Sands Under a Vampire Moon May 14/12 ★★★★
M Molly Harper Single White Vampire June 2/12 ★★★★
N Nora Roberts The Reef May 30/12 ★★★
O Karen E. Olson The Missing Ink June 28/12 ★★★
P Patricia Briggs Moon Called Apr 15/12 ★★★★
Q Amanda Quick Mischief July 11/12 ★★
R J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone June 13/12 ★★★★★
S Lynsay Sands Single White Vampire Feb 9/12 ★★★★
T Thea Harrison Serpent's Kiss June 26/12 ★★
U Lisa Unger Black Out Aug 1/12 ★★
V Vicki Lewis Thompson A Werewolf in Manhattan Aug 10/12 ★★★
W Christine Warren Wolf at the Door Sept 10/12 ★★★★
X Lexi George Demon Hunting in the Deep South Aug 24/12 ★★★★
Y Rebecca York Killing Moon Sept 5/12 ★★★
Z Carolyn Zane Taking On Twins July 29/12 ★★

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Yay! Added you to the list as Jen 2, smarty pants. LOL

[Jen]

Sandra wrote: "Yay! Added you to the list as Jen 2, smarty pants. LOL"

Thanks! LOL

[Barbara ★]

READ: 14/26

A: Belle Andre - Never Too Hot
B: Shannon Butcher - Burning Alive 4/23
C: Kristin Cashore - Bitterblue 6/4
D: Jo Davis - Hidden Fire 1/17
E: Suzanne Enoch - Don't Look Down
F: Kimberly Frost - Would-Be Witch
G: Tess Gerritsen - Call After Midnight & Under The Knife
H: Faith Hunter - Mercy Blade 5/27
I: Larissa Ione - Eternal Rider 4/11
J: N.K. Jemisin - The Broken Kingdoms
K: Susan Krinard - Lord of Sin
L: Justine Larbalestier - Magic or Madness 4/4
M: Juliet Marillier - The Well of Shades
N: Naomi Novik - Crucible of Gold 4/17
O: Jana Oliver - The Demon Trapper's Daughter 1/25
P: Donita Paul - The Vanishing Sculptor
Q: Erin Quinn - Haunting Beauty 2/21
R: Caris Roane - Ascension 6/9
S: S.A. Swann - Wolf's Cross 3/28
T: Vickie Taylor - Legacy of Stone 3/7
U: Lisa Unger - Sliver of Truth
V: Lynn Viehl - Shadowlight 3/27
W: Kiersten White - Endlessly
X: Xondra Day - My Gay Zombie
Y: Yasmine Galenorn - Ghost of a Chance 3/11
Z: Zoe Archer - Half Past Dead

[Leigh]

Update 25/26

Letter O and X have been hard for me. I hope to finish next month.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Very close Leigh ;)

[Jessica]

Update to post 18: 20/26

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Updated Jessica! Going strong.

[Leigh]

Update 26/26. Finally finished!!! Thanks Sandra.

[Darcy]

Great job Leigh!!

[Leigh]

Thanks Darcy. I didn't think it was going to be so hard. Some letters were more difficult than others.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Don't I know it...I'm stuck with two letters left. Well done Leigh!

[Leigh]

Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ wrote: "Don't I know it...I'm stuck with two letters left. Well done Leigh!"

Thanks Valerie. What letters are you having a hard time with?

[Lisa Kay]

Woohoo, Leigh! Congrats.

[Darcy]

I agree that some of the letters are harder than others, but that is what makes it a challenge. lol

[Leigh]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Woohoo, Leigh! Congrats."

Thanks Lisa Kay.

[Leigh]

I agree it was a good challenge.

[Aimee]

Good job Leigh.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Leigh wrote: "What letters are you having a hard time with?"

Lol. Letter U and O. I have read something for the O but it's romance/erotica and was aiming for something less trashy. I got another option coming in a few months. The real problem is the U.

[Leigh]

Thanks Aimee.

I had the same problem with O and U. I tried several books with each letter before I found one I would finish. Thank God for the library. lol

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Hooray, Leigh!

LOL. U is always my hardest letter. This time I'm going with a book I haven't read in 20 yrs. An Aussie classic mystery novel - Arthur Upfield - not yet sure which book.

[Leigh]

Thanks Sandra.

[Michelle]

I'll try this challenge even though it's already halfway through the year. I've read almost 60 books so far so I think if I backdate them I can fill out most of the letters.

20/26 Complete
A: Ilona Andrews - On The Edge
B: Kendare Blake - Girl of Nightmares
C: Cormac McCarthy - The Road
D: J.C. Daniels - Blade Song
E: Jennifer Echols - Such a Rush
F: Jeaniene Frost - Eternal Kiss of Darkness
G: Bethany Griffin - Masque of the Red Death
H: Kim Harrison - White Witch, Black Curse
I: Ilona Andrews - Magic Bites
J: John Steinbeck - Of Mice and Men
K: Karen Marie Moning - Darkfever
L: Pittacus Lore - I am Number Four
M: Marissa Meyer - Cinder
N: Chloe Neill - Drink Deep
O: Lauren Oliver - Delirium
P: Kristen Painter - Blood Rights
Q: Susan Kaye Quinn - Open Minds
R: R.L. LaFevers - Grave Mercy
S: Sophie Jordan - Firelight
T: Laini Taylor - Daughter of Smoke and Bone
U:
V: Kyla Vanderklugt - Spera
W: Scott Westerfeld - Goliath
X: Alex Flinn - A Kiss in Time
Y: Moira Young - Blood Red Road
Z:

This was harder than I thought. I still need to find U and Z.

Do the books have to be "real" books? Can I count things like comics, short stories, or graphic novels?

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Michelle, welcome to the challenge. I've added you to the list :)

You can't count comics but you can count short stories and graphic novels.

[Michelle]

Ok, thank you! That might help a little when I go search for U and Z.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

No worries ;)