Imzadi Dragonfly - A work in progress.

Additions to My Bookshelves Monday - Sept. 12, 2011

2011-09-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

From Powell’s Books

HELLBENT (Cheshire Red Reports #2) by Cherie Pries – UF, TPB

ONE SALT SEA (An October Daye Novel #4) by Seanan McGuire – UF, MPB

A PRINCESS OF MARS (John Carter of Mars Series #1) by Edgar Rice Burroughs –SCI-FI/FANTASY, MPB

FEAST OF SOULS (Book One of the Magister Trilogy) by C. S. Friendman – FANTASY, MPB

WINGS OF WRATH (Book Two of the Magister Trilogy) by C. S. Friendman – FANTASY, MPB

EON: Dragoneye Reborn/Rise of the Dragoneye (Eon Series #1) by Alison Goodman – YA FANTASY, TPB

From Barnes & Noble

THE FALLEN 3: END OF DAYS (Fallen Series #3) by Thomas E. Sniegoski – UF, TPB

My final book from Borders:

HELL’S HORIZON (Book Two of the City Trilogy) by Darren Shan – SCI-FI, TPB

A couple weeks ago Cherie Priest hosted a Hellbent giveaway of TPB, BOCD and MP3 BOCD. I didn’t know I was a winner until I picked up my mail Friday night. So I am adding to my finds list:

http://www.brillianceaudio.com/library/product.asp?AuthorId=1545&Titleid=30030 (Cheshire Red Reports #2) by Cherie Pries – UF, BOCD

For those of you keeping score, that puts HELLBENT on my list twice for last week. One TPB and one BOCD. I am a happy fan who will have a kickass commute this week. Oh yes I will.

Additions to My Bookshelves Monday - 16/09/2011

2011-09-05T01:00:00.000-07:00

I liberated some new books from B&N this week.

BLOODLANDS (A Novel of the Bloodlands #1) By Christine Cody
BLOOD RULES (A Novel of the Bloodlands #2) By Christine Coday

SUCCUBUS REVEALED (The Georgina Kincaid Series #6) by Richelle Mead

WHITE TIGER (Dark Heavens Trilogy #1) by Kylie Chan

BANISHED Givaway

2011-09-03T11:20:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the release of the MPB edition of her book BANISHED, Sophie Littlefield is hosting a giveaway. Stop by http://tinyurl.com/Win-Banished and check out all the ways you can enter to win a signed copy of the book.

My August Reads

2011-09-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

I read three whole books in August. Just three. At least they were a good three. I would recommend them all.

WICKED GAME (WVMP Radio Series #1) by Jeri Ready-Smith, UF, TPB – This was a fun start to the series.

DOWNPOUR (Graywalker Series #6) by Kat Richardson, UF, HB – I’m still up in the error as to which of the 6 books is my favorite, but this one is a contender. Great location and characters.

BLOODSHOT(Cheshire Red Reports Series #1) UF, BOCD & TPB – Seriously all kinds of awesomeness.

There should have been a fourth book on the list but I’ve had a hard time staying awake and reading or just sitting down to read. My book time suffers.

Finders Keepers: The end of August edition

2011-08-29T01:00:00.000-07:00

Here is what made it into the house the last couple of weeks. Some of these are purely for recreation and some of these are for recreational learning.

NIGHTLIFE (A Cal Leandros Novel #1) by Rob Thurman

STORIES FOR NIGHTTIME AND SOME FOR THE DAY by Ben Loory

THY MYTHOLOGY OF SUPERNATURAL by Nathan Robert Brown

HEART OF IRON by Ekaterina Sedia

THE HOUSE OF DISCARDED DREAMS by Ekaterina Sedia

THE BOOK OF CTHULHU Edited by Ross E. Lockhart – I must admit to buying this one because it has a story by Cherie Priest in it.

DRAGONS AND UNICORNS: A NATURAL HISTORY by Paul and Karin Johnsgard

DRAGONS MYTH & LEGEND by Jonathan Evans

FAVORITE FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Edited by Jane Yolen

WORLD MYTHOLOGY: AN ENTHOLGOY OF THE REAT MYTHS AND EPICS, Third Edition by Donna Rosenberg

2011-07-31T21:27:00.000-07:00

EYE OF THE TEMPEST (JANE TRUE SERIES #4) by Nicole Peeler
This is the one I went searching for last week. I was a little early.

SUPERNATURAL NOIR edited by Ellen Datlow

THE ANNOTATED H.P. LOVECRAFT edited by S.T. JOSHI

Finders Keepers

2011-07-25T21:45:00.000-07:00

I stopped at Barnes & Noble last week looking for a book that as it turns out hadn’t been released yet. While there I ran into one of my book signing cohorts.

NINE LIVES LAST FOREVER (A CATS AND CURIOS MYSTERY #2) by Rebecca M. Hale.

FIRST GRAVE ON THE RIGHT by Darynda Jones
I picked this one up because my book signing cohort said it was good and encouraged me to get it.

THE GRIMM LEGACY by Polly Shulman
I picked this up at Powell’s the week before when I went to J.A. Pitts book signing.

One

2011-07-18T18:55:00.000-07:00

Only one book made it home with me this week.

HOW TO MOON A CAT (A Cats and Curiors Mystery #3) by Rebecca M. Hale

Ummm… #2 never made it home. Guess you know what will be on my finds list for next week.

Look what followed me home from the bookstore.

2011-07-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here is what followed me home from Powell’s this last week.

DEAD IRON: THE AGE OF STEAM by Devon Monk

THE SNOW QUEEN’S SHADOW (Princess Novels Series #4) by Jim C. Hines

NAKED CITY: TALES OF URBAN FANTASY edited by Ellen Datlow

What I'm Reading and What I've Read

2011-07-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Friday, I finished BLACK HEART LOA (Hoodoo Series #2) by Adrian Phoenix. It was just as yummy as BLACK DUST MAMBO. Maybe even a little yummier. More players are revealed and more questions come up just when you get answers or hints of answers to the questions already asked. I’m looking forward to next year’s release of the third book. I really need to start reading Adrian Phoenix’s Maker’s Song Series.

This morning I started reading HONEYED WORDS (Sarah Beauhall Series #2) by J.A. Pitts. So far it’s pure awesomeness. John Pitts will be at Powell’s Wednesday night at 7:00 for a book signing. I’m hoping to have as much of this book completed as possible. Since I’m a slow reader and have falling asleep when trying to read in the evening lately, I make no promise to finishing it by then. Though, I am hopeful.

My June Reads

2011-07-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

THE NATIVE STAR (Native Star #1) by M.K. Hobson – An enjoyable adventure.

DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth – Most excellent. I highly recommend this book. It’s been a couple weeks since I finished the story and I still find myself thinking about the characters and what will happen next.

BLACK DUST MAMBO (Hoodoo Series #1) by Adrian Phoenix – Excellent. I finished this book the day #2 was release. I went to B&N to pick it up and started it that evening. Plus Adrian Phoenix will be at Powell’s July 6th so I wanted to have it read before the signing.

Book Finds for the last month or so.

2010-08-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

HEAT WAVE by Richard Castle

JEALOUSY: A STRANGE ANGELS NOVEL by Lili St. Crow

THE FALLEN 1: THE FALLEN and LEVIATHAN (FALLEN SERIES) by Thomas E. Sniegoski

THE FALLEN 2: AERIE and RECKONING (FALLEN SERIES) by Thomas E. Sniegoski

KISS ME DEADLY: 13 TALES OF PARANORMAL LOVE edited by Trisha Telep

LABYRINTH: A GREYWALKER NOVEL by Kat Richardson

WHO FEARS DEATH by Nnedi Okorafor

DEMON HUNTS: THE WALKER PAPERS (Book #5) by C.E. Murphey

LORD OF THE CHANGING WINDS: THE GRIFFON MAGE (Book #1) by Rachel Neumeier

LAND OF THE BURNING SANDS: THE GRIFFON MAGE (Book #2) by Rachel Meumeier

KITTY AND THE MIDNIGHT HOUR by Carrie Vaughn

VOICES OF DRAGONS by Carrie Vaughn

DISCORD’S APPLE by Carrie Vaughn

SANTA OLIVIA by Jacqueline Carey

Anthologies

GRANTS PASS: A POST-APOCALYPTIC ANTHOLOGY edit by Jennifer Brozek & Amand Pillar

DARK AND STORMY KNIGHTS edited by P.N. Elrod

Book Finds

2010-04-25T21:15:00.000-07:00

Here is a couple weeks worth of book finds.

SPELLWRIGHT by Blake Charlton
-I have it on good authority Blake will be at Powell's in June.Yippy!

TOUCHED BY AN ALIEN by Gini Koch

UNKNOWN by Rachel Caine

EX-KOP by Warren Hammond

From the Jill Kismet Series by Lilith Saintcrow:

HUNTER'S PRAYER
REDEMPTION ALLEY
FLESH CIRUCS

Book Finds

2010-04-04T17:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some books I've collected over the last few weeks.

Earlier this week I was surprised to find a package from my friend Mickie in my mailbox. She told me the Easter Bunny had mistakenly left my gift at her house. In it I found a copy of BONE SONG by John Meany.

STEELFLOWER by Lilith Saintcrow

MUST LOVE HELLHOUNDS by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews and Meljean Brook

WEREWOLF SMACKDOWN by Mario Acevedo

BATTLE OF THE NETWORK ZOMBIES by Mark Henry

DON'T DIE DRAGONFLY by Linda Joy Singleton

DOPPLEGANSTER by Laura Resnick

THE MAGE IN BLACK by Jaye Wells

ANGELOLOGY by Danielle Trussoni

MAGIC BITES by Ilona Andrews
MAGIC BURNS by Ilona Andrews
MAGIC STRIKES by Ilona Andrews

SOULESS by Gail Carriger
CHANGELESS by Gail Carriger

MAINSPRING by Jay Lake
ESCAPEMENT by Jay Lake
PINION by Jay Lake.

MAGIC LOST, TROUBLE FOUND by Lisa Shearin
THE TROUBLE WITH DEMONS by Lisa Shearin

THE BODY FINDER by Kimberly Derting

My March Reads

2010-04-04T14:41:00.000-07:00

Three appear to be my magic number. I'm not complaining. I'm a slow reader so I'm thrilled to get in as many stories as I can.

MAGIC IN THE SHADOWS (MPB) by Devon Monk

WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD (TPB) by Thomas E. Sniegoskie

BONESHAKER (TPB) by Cherie Priest

All are wonderful books. BONESHAKER is my first foray into steampunk and I look forward to more steampunk adventures. Not to mention more books by Priest. I believe FATHOM needs to make it's way to the top of the TBR pile a little quicker than it has this past year. In the mean time I'll be reading some Ilona Andrews and Lili St. Crow/Lilith Saintcrow as they will be at Powell's in May for a reading. I would like to have at least one book from each by them by then.

Book and Original Art Bookmark Giveaway at Daydreams and Wanderings

2010-03-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Daydreams and Wanderings to win a copy of VERACITY and a bookmark with Amanda's original artwork. She's looking to up her Follower count to 100. One of her lucky more established or newer followers will have the chance to win the book and beautiful bookmark.

Head on over and check out her blog.

Win a signed copy of ANGELOLOGY

2010-03-13T20:31:00.000-08:00

SciFiGuy.ca is holding a contest to win a signed copy of Danielle Trussoni's debut novel ANGELOLOGY. The deadline to enter is midnight, eastern time, March 15th. Go enter and read an excerpt of the book at SciFiGuy.ca.

Book Finds.

2010-03-08T20:54:00.000-08:00

It appears all I have are book finds. That's it. Well at least they're great finds.

I received a box from the always lovely Vickie this weekend. It contained:
SILENT NIGHT, HAUNTED NIGHT by Terri Garey
HELL'S BELLES by Jackie Kessler
THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS by Kelly Gay
THE DEMON'S LIBRARIAN by Lilith Saintcrow

I really do get the best hand-me-downs from her.

At B&N I found some new releases:
WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD by Thomas E. Sniegoski
DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER by Eileen Rehndahl
A LOCAL HABITATION by Seanan McGuire
ROADKILL by Rob Thurman

I'm reading WHERE AGNELS FEAR TO TREAD right now. I greatly enjoy this series.

Book Finds

2010-03-01T18:33:00.000-08:00

I added a couple more books to my collection last week.

BLOOD OF THE DEMON: Book two in the Kara Gillian sereis by Diana Rowland

CAT'S CLAW: A Calliope Reaper-Jones Novel (Book 2) by Amber Benson

My February Reads

2010-02-28T22:00:00.000-08:00

Well look at me. I actaully read three books this month. It's like I've become a speed reader or somthing. Ah come on. Stop rolling your eyes.

THE DROWNING CITY (MPB) by Amanda Downum

MAGIC TO THE BONE (MPB) by Devon Monk

MAGIC IN THE BLOOD (MPB) by Devon Monk

These were all great reads. I'll start reading MAGIC IN THE SHOWDOWS tomorrow.

Book finds. And a DVD too.

2010-02-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

Last week's book finds.

NEFERTITI by Michelle Moran

THE HERETIC QUEEN by Michelle Moran

MAGIC IN THE SHADOWS: book 3 of the Allie Beckstrom series

A MADNESS OF ANGELS by Kate Griffin

A GIRL'S GUIDE TO GUNS AND MONSTERS edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Kerrie Hughes

20TH CENTURY GHOSTS by Joe Hill

HEART-SHAPED BOX by Joe Hill

and

SUPERNATRUAL: The Complete First Season (DVD)

January Reading Journal

2010-01-31T11:37:00.000-08:00

January has a short reading journal.

Completed: RED-HEADED STEPCHILD by Jaye Wells
I enjoyed this book a lot and am looking forward to the April 1st release date of the second book in the series, THE BLACK MAGE. Why does a release date on April first leave me leery?

In the process of reading:
THE DROWNING CITY by Amanda Downum
This is another great read. Aside from the fact I thought the synopsis of this book looked interesting I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm absolutely loving it so far. Not quite halfway through yet.

RSVP For: 11/3 Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Diana Pharaoh Francis

2009-10-31T12:04:00.001-07:00

RSVP For: 11/3 Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Diana Pharaoh Francis

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RSVP FOR: 11/2 Release Party, Chat and Contest with Author Lori Handeland

2009-10-31T12:01:00.001-07:00

RSVP FOR: 11/2 Release Party, Chat and Contest with Author Lori Handeland

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VANISHED: A GREYWALKER NOVEL #4 by Kat Richardson

2009-08-09T19:53:00.000-07:00

From the VANISHED dust jacket.

Harper Blaine was your average small-time PI until she died—for two minutes. Now Harper is a Greywalker, treading the thin line between the living world and the paranormal realm. And she's discovering that her new abilities are landing her all sorts of "strange" cases.

For Seattle investigator Harper Blaine, her own case may prove the most difficult to solve. Why did she—as opposed to others with near-death experiences—become a Greywalker? When Harper begins digging into her own past, she unearths some unpleasant truths about her father's early death as well as a mysterious puzzle. She sets out to find his ghost but encounters only a void where he should be, leaving her with more unanswered questions.

Before she can continue her search, Harper gets an offer she can't refuse to go to London and pursue an investigation on behalf of some very demanding vampires. But there are unpleasant surprises waiting for her, and Harper soon discovers her present trouble in England is entangled with her dark past back in Seattle—and her ultimate destiny as a Greywalker.
　
I loved VANISHED. I think it may be my favorite in the series. Many questions about Harper’s past are answered here. There are many more questions waiting to be answered in the next book. As I read the last words in Vanished I found I I’m already looking forward to book #5.

If you haven’t started the series yet go pick up:
Greywalker #1

Poltergeist #2
Underground #3
Don’t forget the novella "The Third Death of the Little Clay Dog" in the anthology Meanstreats.

2009-06-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

May's Book Journal:

OWLFLIGHT by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
OWLSIGHT by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
OWLKNIGHT by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
TAKE A THIEF by Mercedes Lackey (I'm still reading this one.)

I've had OWLFLIGHT sitting on my bookshelf since 1998 or 1999. I even found the bookmark for the store I bought from. This bookstore stopped handing out free bookmarks YEARS ago.

Anyway, I've been catching up on the happening in Valdemar and the Vales and enjoying every moment.

X-Men Origines: Wolverine

2009-05-06T13:30:00.000-07:00

It appears I neglected to share that I saw X-Men Origins: Wolverine Monday afternoon. Silly girl. I enjoyed the story. The cast was fantastic. I think this is the first time I've seen Will.i.Am on the big screen and I'm fairly certain Liev Schreiber can do no wrong. Well Sabretooth can. Liev however, can not. As for Hugh Jackman. As usual he's great and of course Wolverine always has a little piece of my heart. If I were still a teenager prone to putting posters of heartthrob actors/characters on my wall a still of Wolverine running from the lab, in the buff, would definitely be the poster to hang.

I plan seeing it again in that comfy stadium seating and picking up the DVD the day it's released.

If all goes according to plan I'll be seeing Star Trek with my aunt and the mother of my ST convention partner in crime. I just wish my convention buddy still lived in the area.

Silver Phoenix - Contest

2009-04-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

Today is the release date for Cindy Pon's debut novel, SILVER PHOENIX: BEYOND THE KINDOM OF XIA.

To celebrate the release of her book Cindy in holding a contest to win one of her original beautiful Chinese brush art along with a signed copy of SILVER PHOENIX. Or if you'd prefer, you could choose a $100 gift card to a book store of your choice along with a signed copy of SILVER PHOENIX. Follow this link to see the options available to enter her contest.

Sadly my copy of SILVER PHOENIX has not arrived. Barnes & Noble reserved a copy but did not actually order the book for me. That has been rectified as of this afternoon. I have about four to five business days before I get to lose myself in Ai Ling's story. I can't wait.

Zombie Chicken Award

2009-04-05T17:28:00.000-07:00

I have received the always glamorous Zombie Chicken Award from Vixen's Daily Reads.

Now for the explanation of this prestigious Zombie Chicken Award which means:"The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all..."So to avoid the wrath of the Zombie Chickens I do award this accolade to the following bloggers :

Kat Richardson
Cindy Pon

Cherie Priest

Richelle Mead

Amber Benson

Remy Chandler is Back!

2009-04-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited. I went to Barnes & Noble yesterday to request they reserve a a copy of Thomas Sniegoski's Dancing on the Head of a Pin. It's scheduled release date is April 7th but B&N already had it on the shelf. I grabbed a copy and made my way home with it. Okay, I stopped at the cash register first and paid for it. Then I ran home and coveted my new find.

Book Journal - March

2009-04-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

Here is my reading list for March.

Marked - P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, TPB
Betrayed - P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, TPB
Chosen - P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, TPB
Untamed - P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, TPB

I've really enjoyed this series. The characters are enjoyable to get to know. I must admit I'd love to get to know some of the teachers at the school a bit more. However, I do recognize this is a YA series so I get why that might not happen. Since there at least two more books in the series I look forward to seeing what happens.

Mean Streats - Jim Butcher, Simon R. Green, Kat Richardson and Thomas E. Sniegoski, TPB

So far I've only read the novellas by Richardson and Sniegoslki. Both stories are fandamntastic. Butcher and Green will be my April reads. I know I won't be disappointed.

Andy Hallett: You Will Be Missed

2009-03-31T16:34:00.000-07:00

Today I found out the talented actor and singer Andy Hallet died Sunday at the young age of 33 of heart failure. Andy played the good natured demon Lorne, The Host on the TV series Angel. He was one of the most enjoyable characters on Angel.

The world has lost a wonderful talent. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends who loved him.

2009-03-17T12:41:00.000-07:00

Last Night I had a great time at a book signing and panel discussion at Powell's Books. The evenings guests of honor were authors Mark Henry, Mario Acevedo, Cherie Priest and Caitlin Kittredge. Portland was the last leg of a week long road trip tour billed as The Paranormal Bender Tour. It took the group from Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, finally here to Portland and then off to Seattle.

Mario Acevedo led the panel discussion and our tired authors shared interesting insights about how their early inspirations in writing, how long on average it takes each member to write their books to why you don't let Mario book the hotels. If you do you end up in a joint on the scary side of town that "smells like ass" with windows that no longer lock because they've been tampered with from the outside. Mario's new book JAILBAIT ZOMBIE is out and in my hot little hands. Though I still need to read the previous three books in his Felix Gomez series.

Cough drop popping Mark Henry managed to get ill during the tour. Poor, insanely crazy guy. I haven't read HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED yet but his current release ROAD TRIP OF THE LIVING DEAD is sitting here on my desk staring at me. I look forward to reading his work. That man has a lightning fast twisted wit that just begs for some sort of vehicle to run over unsuspecting readers. Books be it.

Caitlin Kittredge is just downright adorable. She can swear like a biker with a very sweet almost innocent voice. Her series has been on my TBR shelf as I've slowly been getting through it. I do believe I will most definitely have to move NIGHT SHIFT and PURE BLOOD higher up my list. I've been assured that I don't have to read the Nocturne City series in order but heck, I have them all I might as well. SECOND SKIN is her most recent release.

Cherie Priest is still new to me but I must admit I've taken a shine to her. Like the rest of her group she is scary bright and creative. I picked up her new novel FATHOM which is out in HC right now. She's mostly know for her Southern Gothic and some Horror. I can't wait to bury my nose in FATHOM book.

I'm disappointed in the low audience turnout of current and potential fans. Especially since three of the four authors are local NW authors. Only 28 people came to see them. I was sure that because there were four of them there that we would have more people. As tired as this group was from the tour they were fun to spend time with. I may not have read their work before last night but that will change soon.

You can find more blog entries from this group and many more paranormal and urban fantasy authors on The League of Reluctant Adults.

The Dragonfly has stalkers.

2009-03-05T14:49:00.000-08:00

Yay! Now she has to find her voice and keep them entertained.

What happens if I push this button?

2009-02-06T13:39:00.001-08:00

I really have no idea what I'm doing. I just figured I needed to learn about the world of blogging. Well here I go.