Hello, my name is Lori I love to escape between the pages of a good book. I made this blog, so I can share my love of books with anyone interested in knowing what I consider a 'Great Read'. My preferred genres are Urban Fantasy, Historical Romance, and Paranormal Romance. I am not a professional book critic, so expect many grammatical snafus. Thank you for visiting my blog
WARNING:I do not know when to shut up, so there will most likely be spoilers in my reviews. I also have been known to use a naughty word or two... on occasion.
Authors & Publishers
Special contributers to my book addiciton!
If you are an Author and/or Publisher and would like me to consider
reviewing your book, please feel free to contact me at
ladyrogue@ymail.com.
*My Preferred Genres*
Urban Fantasy
Paranormal Romance
Historical Romance
(Regency |
Viking |
Highland |
Pirate |
Medieval)
I will consider reading and reviewing other genres that contain a supernatural, paranormal or urban fantasy elements.
Terri Osburn Winner
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The winner of a copy of MEANT TO BE by Terri Osburn is:
Sharlene (another Sharlene!)
Congratulations! Please email us at theromancedish (at) gmail...
Blogging 101 Presentation
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Basic Blogging for the Start-up Blogging Last night I had the pleasure of
presenting my usual Blogging tutorials in front of a live audience. Well
that w...
Keep on down the road...
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One of the best things about writing a series is letting the characters
grow and expand, show the reader more of what makes them tick. While the
first boo...
Review: Never a Hero by Marie Sexton
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*Title: *Never a Hero
*Series:* Tucker Springs, #5
*Author:* Marie Sexton
*Published:* May 13, 2013
*Pages:* 167
*Genre:* M/M romance
*Source:* NetGalley
*...
Book Review: The Iron Wyrm Affair
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The Iron Wyrm Affair
By: Lilith Saintcrow
Publisher: Orbit Books
Publish Date: August 7, 2012
Format: Paperback, 5"x8" 308pgs
Genre: Urban Fantasy...
Review: Fairyvision by J.L. Bryan
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*Fairyvision (Songs of Magic #5) by J.L. Bryan*
*Synopsis* (Goodreads):
Jason, Erin, and the other Zebras go on a world tour with their enchanted
instrum...
Review: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti
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*Against the Wall (Maverick Montana #1) by Rebecca Zanetti*
*Category Romance, Contemporary Romance*
Ebook $2.99 (168 pages, BRAZEN)
*Never challenge a cow...
Winners - Blush by Lauren Jameson
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Thank you to all who stopped by and entered to win *Blush* by Lauren
Jameson.
The three winners are:
*Maureen*
*Na*
*Asianleo*
Please email ...
Book Review: Who We Are by T.J. Klune
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*[image: Who We Are by T.J. Klune]Title*: Who We Are
*Series*: Bear, Otter, and the Kid, Book 2
*Author*: T.J. Klune
*Genre*: Contemporary Romance, M/M Rom...
Thursday Thoughts: A Confession
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Happy Thursday! So in a bit of a continuation of last Thursday's post, I
have a confession to make... It's been six books since my last review (LOL).
Yes, ...
On McPig's Wishlist - Under a Graveyard Sky
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This sounds so cool! I might have to preorder this book.
*Under a Graveyard Sky
by John Ringo*
*A family of survivors who fight back against a zombie plag...
Interview with AJ Kelton
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*Can you tell readers a little bit about yourself?*
*
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*Jordan: *Well, I live in the middle of the US and have been writing for
what feels like forever....
US vs. UK: Allegiance Covers
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US // UK
I'll be honest and admit that I've never been a fan of the new UK covers
for this series, not since the very first *Divergent* cover that was ...
Review: The Storm King
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Folk singer and national treasure Pete Seeger has collaborated with
producer Jeff Haynes to create an audio book that is a must listen for
anyone who loves...
Just One Day Review
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Gayle Forman's newest is vastly different from If I Stay and Where She
Went, both some of my very favorite books. While I don't think this is "as
good" as...
Indian Blanket Blanketing the Area
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We didn't have much in the line of bluebonnets this year, but Indian
Blanket took over. Really pretty. This was near a bank and so I popped on
over in the ...
I NEED A HERO GIVEAWAY
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*Hey ATPT peeps! If you are a fan of my Facebook page I've been talking
about doing a big huge GIVEAWAY to say thank you for being the awesome
peeps you...
Review: Prophecy Girl by Cecily White
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Prophecy Girl
Author: Cecily White
Release Date: April 2, 2013
Publisher: Entangled
Angel Academy Book #1
ISBN: 9781620612
Genre: Young Adult
Rev...
Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry
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Dare You To by Katie McGarry
- Pub. Date: May 28, 2013
- Publisher:Harlequin Teen
- Pages:462
- Series: Pushing The Limits #2
- Goodre...
Review: Bonds of Need - Lynda Aicher
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*When Kendra Morgan attends a party at an exclusive sex club, she's not
driven by mere curiosity. Hoping to prove she's put the past behind her,
Kendra mu...
Why Haven't I Read You? (16)
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Every Wednesday I’ll choose a book off one of my (many) shelves that I
haven’t read for some reason or another, and include the first few lines
from the...
Review BAD MONKEY by CARL HIAASEN @AAKnopf
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Book Description
Release date: June 11, 2013
Andrew Yancy—late of the Miami Police and soon-to-be-late of the Monroe
County sheriff’s office—has a h...
Last day of the Not Quite Mine Tour
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Today is the last day of my blog tour. My tours generally go for two weeks,
give or take a couple of days. I meet lots of new people...and with any
luck r...
Review: Blood of Isis by Elizabeth Otto
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Blood of Isis by Elizabeth Otto April 5, 2013 Paranormal Romance Etopia
Press Reviewed by Mandi Jayda Swenson’s late husband created a type of meth
drug th...
Money Run (Ashley Arthur #1) by Jack Heath
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[image: book cover of Money Run by Jack Heath]
Title: Money Run (Ashley Arthur #1)
Author: Jack Heath
Release date: April 1, 2013
Publisher: Scholastic
Pages...
Book Soulmates is going to BEA!
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Holy shit you guys!!
After four years of dreaming about Book Expo America, it's finally coming
true! In exactly one week, we will be on an airplane hea...
Heart of Obsidian Mega Contest
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This contest is for everyone who loves the Psy-Changeling series!
The aim of the contest to is spread the word about *Heart of Obsidian*, and
give back to...
Vampire Academy Movie: Almost Full Cast
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They need a lot of people to fill out this academy, and until now they have
done a decent job. But every other week there is a new casting choice
announced...
HAPPY RELEASE DAY to BURNING SAGE!
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By *Deena Remiel*
I am so thrilled and over the moon to present to you, *BURNING SAGE*! I am
a fan of all things paranormal, but my heart belongs to the f...
Book BFFs Interview Melissa
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During the last Bout of Books readathon I met an awesome group of girls (a
couple I had seen around before, a few were new friends) and a group was
made...
WW28: FLAME OF DESTINY
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*WW28* book offering*:* *Flame Of Destiny* by *Colleen Helme*
*"There's some clothes right here." He gestured to the chair. "Yours were
too torn and bloo...
Oklahoma
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I can’t begin to formulate a post on how awful the tragedy is in Moore,
Oklahoma after the tornado yesterday. If you’re like me and you wish you
could do...
In My Mailbox- May 20, 2013
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In My Mailbox: Here's what I got in my mailbox last week
MONDAY
Towering-Alex Flinn--review for an Around the World ARC Tour
Rise (Eve #3)- An...
And the Winner of UNWRITTEN by Charles Martin is...
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Thanks for checking out UNWRITTEN. It sounds like a great story and I can't
wait to read it. One of you won't have to wait long because you're the
winne...
This or That with Chris from Trophy Husband
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Newly released is Lauren Blakely's Trophy Husband, a hot and fun book! To
celebrate the release, I've got a this or that list with Chris, the sexy
hero of ...
Review: Yellowcake by Margo Lanagan
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*Tags: young adult, fantasy, short story collection*
*Summary*
*Yellowcake* brings together ten short stories from the extraordinarily
talented Margo Lana...
Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines
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[image: Twisted Perfection (Too Far, #3)]
*Twisted Perfection by Abbi Gline*s
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**Life outside of her house was a new experience for Della Sloane. The dark...
Eliza Gayle Wet and Wild Blog Hop Stop!
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Welcome to my stop of the Wet and Wild blog hop hosted by the talented Skye
Warren. She puts together great hops and I’m happy to be included again. Is
eve...
Monday's Muse
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Last week was a complete disaster for me :( I wish I could just pull the
sheets over my head, go to sleep and wake up with a do-over. Do you ever
feel ...
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
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Hosted By: Sheila @ *Book Journey*
The school year is wrapping up! My kids will be out in just a few days, and
I'm already fretting over how I will keep t...
Review A Taste of You (Epicurean #1) By Sorcha Grace
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"A Taste of You" Author: Sorcha Grace Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Pages: 311 Source: Netgalley review. Published: April 28, 2013
Author's Website Bu...
Mind Games Italian cover!
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It is so fun to see Mind Games translated into Italian! And here is the
cover. It's a very different visual interpretation of the book, but I think
it capt...
Bowie's Commander Tom as You've Never Seen It
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Commander Hadfield on his recent stint on the ISS performs live the
definitive version of Bowie's Commander Tom. Amazing achievement and video.
Sample Musings #5: HIdden Gates by D.T. Dyllin
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Since I have to read through so many book sample in the process of deciding
what to review for the blog, I figured why not do a "Sample Musings"
feature t...
Review: Stripped by Brooklyn Skye
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click above to see all the stops! *
* *Summary/Cover Image from Goodreads:*
*“I like you.” His voice is low and soft, which I don’t deserve. I look
away,...
The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
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Okay, so after a stint of not reading any YA dystopian novels because my
reactions were shall we say, *less *than positive, I decided to take a
chance wit...
How to Attract a New Sweetie
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Diamond Warrior by Michael Parkes Recently I listened to a talk by
relationship coach Lisa Hayes. It was part of her series on Dating in the
Vortex and foc...
Cover Reveal - The Loneliest Alpha - T. A. Grey
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Title: The Loneliest Alpha
Author: T. A. Grey
Series: The MacKellen Alphas
Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance
Publisher: T. A. Grey
Release Date: ...
Blog Update: Times Are Changing
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I wanted to share with all my followers that there will be a slight pause
in review posting for a few days.
I finally caved and I am switching the blog to ...
Born of Illusion by Teri Brown is Munch-Worthy
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[image: Born Of Illusion]
Anna Van Housen is thirteen the first time she breaks her mother out of
jail. By sixteen she’s street smart and savvy, assistin...
Me, Lover At Last and the LoveLetter Convention.
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I’ve got no clue how to start this blogpost as it will be me rambling. But
then again, how is that different from other posts, right?! I’ve just had a
we...
Long time, no blog......
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So, I'm the world's worst blogger. Officially. My last post was in
August?!?! I have missed blogging and the entire book blog community, but
unfortunate...
SOUL BONER!!!!!
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Yesterday was a bleh day. Sometimes you just have days like that. I did
some work - hated everything I did and have already started re-writing it -
and tri...
Winners! ONCE TEMPTED by Laura Moore
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*Congrats to the 3 winners of ONCE TEMPTED by Laura Moore*
*QUILT LADY*
*TARA STERNS*
*ERIN*
**I have sent Laura your e-mails and she should be conta...
Merging Readaholic & It's My Life
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I have decided to merge Readaholic and It's My Life into one blog. I feel
that this change will be beneficial to both myself, and my readers. I hope
that...
Guest Post: Jessica Veri on My Life After Now
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Jessica has close ties with the HIV/AIDS world. How has this affected her
and her friend’s lives personally, and how does Jessica think MY LIFE AFTER
NOW ...
Spring Cleaning = Book Sale!
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Well it’s that time of year… cleaning must be done.
Since I’m in the process of moving in with my fiance (oh yeah, I’m engaged
now), it’s about time I qu...
Download free WOLF'S SOUL. FREE only today
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You can download a free copy of Wolf's Soul from Museitup today.
Tierney O'Malley's
*Wolf's Soul*
Paranormal Romance
To keep the woman he loves,he’ll do mo...
Travel Reading
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I haven't written here in months, because I've been focusing on traveling
and writing and life and things. But I couldn't stay away for that long,
you sexy...
A photo of Bindi Irwin at 14
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A photo of *Bindi Irwin at 14* has stunned the internet. Bindi was just
7-years-old when her father, legendary TV personality Steve Irwin, passed
away and ...
Review: The Woman from Paris by Santa Montefiore
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*The Woman from Paris* by *Santa Montefiore*
Published by Simon & Schuster in February 2013
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*They had built their lives in this grand old house, its wal...
The winner of the Become A Character Contest!
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Congratulations to Sherita Landers for winning the Become A Character
Contest in Better Off Dead!
Please be sure to stay tuned for the next contest which wi...
Where Did the Author Go?
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Before I start this post, let me say that you guys are absolutely
wonderful. I love meeting you at cons and signings, and even though I'm
ridiculously (to ...
Cover Art, Video & Other Things
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I know it's been a long time (too long) since I've updated the blog. Things
have been extremely chaotic in my home. Since November we've been battling
vari...
NEW YEAR FREEBIE!
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M E D I A R E L E A S E
*For Immediate Release*
Contact: Carolyn Howard-Johnson
E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com
**
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*Double Freebie To Start the...
UnderCover...Wednesday?
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Okay, I know - this is normally my Friday feature. Let's change it up a
bit!
What is it that I love about this? Honestly...I'm not sure.
Normally I'm a c...
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"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at *Breaking the Spine*,
that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
___________...
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas! I know it's been over a year since I last posted but I
just wanted to greet everyone a merry, merry Christmas. I hope you all
enjoy it wi...
So long, and thanks for all the fish*
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Well guys, I think it's finally time for me to admit that this blog has
come to its end.
I've been putting it off as long as I could, in the hope of my l...
Kickstarting Your Muse
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Like all writers, I struggle with balancing writing with the day job, work
with play. I've had times when I had writer's block and other periods where
I ha...
The Gutter Girls Can't Wait For.....ICED!
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How excited are we that we will very soon be back in the world of Dani,
Mac, Barrons, Ryodan, Christian, and all the other fantastic characters in
Karen Ma...
And now it's time to say goodbye . . .
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Really.
Goodbye.
I'm done.
This is not a test.
I am not joking.
It is not April 1st.
In fact it's October 24th.
Nothing direct happened to me. This i...
No Longer Updating the Site
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Dear Vampire Friends,
I've had such a blast bringing you interviews, giveaways, and vampire news
over the past 5 1/2 years, but I'm afraid this will be my ...
Skin of My Teeth Trailer Launch CONTEST
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Yes, it's that time....*CONTEST TIME*!
TRAILER LAUNCH CONTEST: The SKIN OF MY TEETH trailer has clawed it's way
into this world! Share the trailer on yo...
Waiting On Wednesday - Diana Pharaoh Francis
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Ooops, this was supposed to post yesterday...
*BLOOD WINTER*
*By Diana Pharaoh Francis*
*Book 4 - Horngate Witches*
*Release Date -*
*December 26, 2012*
*Se...
Another change
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After talking it over with my bestest friend Mel, I will be shutting down B
Renae Reads in the next couple of weeks. I started this blog to talk about
the ...
Book Review - A Limited Justice by Catriona King
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A Limited Justice is the first in a new series by Belfast based former
forensic examiner turned author Catriona King. I was sent the book to
review by the...
Get Free Academic Writing Samples Here
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Every student needs helps, and you are included for sure. And this help is
especially useful when it comes to your writing for all of your academic
assignm...
StoryWings Has Moved
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StoryWings is now hosted by Wordpress!
You can still find me at storywings.com, but unfortunately it is no longer possible to follow via google connect.
Bu...
Twitter Parties and Giveaways
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There's a couple of upcoming Twitter parties that come action packed with
giveaways that you won't want to miss!
*When*: Monday, June 25, 2012; 9am – 10a...
simple money just like a salary advance
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Financial problems are instant as well as urgent. They require instant
payment so that this problem is about to be solved goes along with no all
severe ...
Destined by Aprilynne Pike
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Rating: 4.25/5.0
Release Date: May 1st, 2012
Age Level: Young Adult
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 320
Recommend? Since this is the last book in a series, I r...
Showing off my collection to my home's visitors
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Guest post written by Michaele Brown
When I welcome people into my home, I like for them to enjoy all of the
things that I enjoy so much about it. I think t...
Into the Dreaming: the missing Dageus portraits
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Over the years, many of you have written in to ask why you never got to see
the two paintings Dageus painted of himself to warn future generations of
Kelta...
Bite Club has moved!
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Nope, not a joke. As of today, Bite Club joins with VampChix for one big,
exciting, packed-with-information and fun blog over at
http://vampchix.blogspot....
The Hunger Games: A Book Review
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My sister and I, wild and crazy girls that we are, started a book club this
year! The Susan and Sarah Book Club began the year by reading *The Hunger
Gam...
Winner Announcement
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I know you all have been impatiently waiting to hear who won what in our
Holiday Giveaways so I won't keep you in suspense any longer.
As chosen by Random....
We don't know what the future brings
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Hey all my wonderful readers
I'm so sorry I have been away for a long time.
I have a serious health problem and it has taken all my time dealing with
that...
Dueling Monsters: Dr. Moreau Recap
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Dr. Moreau portion of this
year's Dueling Monsters read-a-long! I hope you enjoying getting to know
Moreau...
Author Drop In...featuring Cinda Williams Chima
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I am so excited to have one of my favorite authors on the blog today! * Extreme
Reader Book Reviews* extends a warm welcome to...
Moving to a New Domain!! o_o
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The blog is moving!! To Wordpress!! CLICK ME for a post that actually makes
sense!! :P
I am disabling comments on *Obsessed!* and will eventually delete it...
Tips for New Poker Bloggers
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June 13, 2011 Poker blogs have been around for nearly as long as online
poker, with many players keeping a blog of their personal poker journey as
they lea...
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
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2011 has been a very interesting year for me, some good and some not so
much. But after a lot (and I mean a lot) of contemplation, I am happy to
announce t...
New Blogging Location
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Good morning! I just wanted to drop by and let you all know that I am
still book blogging but I am doing it at a different location. If you want
to co...
Welcome back Book Expo America!
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Howdy ya'll! I know I've been away for a while and I promise I will not
bore you with the details of what happened since my last post, but instead
I come b...
Blogs With Bite is returning!
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Blogs With Bite is not dead yet bloggerinos!
Parajunkee and the gang have handed over to me and Blogs With Bite will be
back officially as of 1st of June!
...
New Book Releases Calendar - Ongoing
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*New Book Releases for the following Fantasy sub-genres:
Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Horror, Steampunk plus YA within these
sub-genres*
*This in...
Marion DeSisto and The Final Retribution
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*Final Retribution: Book Three of the Angelic Chronicles*
This third and final book of the trilogy is an exploration of how opposites
attra...
Winner Of Linger!!!!!
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Phew! Sorry guys it took awhile to get through all of the entries!!!
However we do have a winner! Now with a drum-roll..........
The Winner is........
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Home Runs
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Lately, I've been doing SO much writing and critting for my group that I
haven't had time to blog.
And, I love blogging.
I could say I'm actually going t...
Last Post Ever
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Hi everyone! Like the title of this post, this will most likely be my last
blog post ever or, at least, for a very long time since I don't know if or
when ...
Possess Me At Midnight
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Possess Me At Midnight is the best in Shayla Black's Brethren Series so
far. Ice is one hot uber-alpha. Tortured and haunted in ways I had no clue
of in ...