REGRESS by SF Benson
I had the fortune of winning REGRESS as part of a Facebook event, and I'm loving it so far. I also met SF Benson at UTOPiAcon, and she is one of my favorite people. Have a look at this amazing premise:The United States has fallen.Creativity…
Five Book Picks from NCIBA, and a Happy Halloween
Last week, I had the fortune of attending the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association Fall Discovery Show. And boy, did I discover. I took home a haul of books, which I will definitely blog about in ensuing months, but for now,…
Wicked Winter Set and a Good Cause
Warm up your chilly nights with 15 stories by some of today’s hottest USA Today, and Amazon bestselling authors as they tell you tales of vampires, shifters, elementals, fae, and demons trying to find a little love this winter. Expected release…
Book Review: UNLOCKED by Margo Kelly
I originally got wind of this title by receiving an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of another book, but once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. The premise immediately grabbed me, and the story kept me hooked until the very end. This is…
Guest Post! Anna Staniszewski: Finding the Emotion in Your Story Idea
I've been fortunate enough to feature Anna Staniszewski on a variety of occasions, including here, here, and here. I'm also excited about her newest book, ONCE UPON A CRUISE.Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise--especially…
Excerpt: The Shadow Series by Lila Bowen
Last year, the Lila Bowen's first book in The Shadow series, WAKE OF VULTURES, received starred reviews from Kirkus and RT. The sequel, CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS, came out last week, and is already getting buzz. (Incidentally, Lila Bowen is also…
TATTOO ATLAS by Tim Floreen
Last year, I featured Tim Floreen's first book, WILLFUL MACHINES, and loved it. His new book, TATTOO ATLAS, debuts next week, and it has a great premise. Have a look:A year ago, Rem Braithwaite watched his classmate Franklin Kettle commit a…
Cover Reveal: FRAUD, by Casey L. Bond
I met Casey L. Bond at UtopiaCon, and I'm so excited to reveal the beautiful cover of her brand new book: Title: FraudAuthor: Casey L BondGenre: NA ParanormalCover Model: Ashley CarusoCover Designer: Cover Me DarlingCover Photography: Nadege…
The Crystal Frost Series by Alicia Rades
I met Alicia at UtopiaCon this year. She's the author of the Crystal Frost series, and she has a new book, Distant Dreams, coming out October 12. Not only does she write excellent books, but she also has her own freelance writing business. Have…
Book Review: SUNKISSED by Jenny McLachlan
I first heard about Jenny McLachlan from an associate publicist at MacMillan Publishers, and I'm so glad I read this book! Every good story has a great first line, and SUNKISSED is no exception: "I'm hiding in my bedroom wardrobe with my sister's…