Wednesday, July 11, 2012
M.I.A
HELLO. I'm back. Sorry, I've been kinda MIA the past couple of days. That is so not common for me. Anyway, just so you know why I've been gone is because I was trying to finish one of my novels. And I'm done now! Another novel down! It feel so great! Anyway I had disconnected my laptop from the internet and sat in my room and wrote. And wrote. Yeah. Now that I'm done I can re-enter society. lol. (I'm in the process of uploading the end but if you are interested in reading the current chapters I have on goodreads go HERE! I'd love to hear what you think if you read it.)
BOOK HAUL:
Last week I got....
Incarnate by Jodi Meadows (Thanks to Felicia @ Readers Corner)
Secret Letters by Leah Sheier (DAC ARC Tours)
So that's what's been going on with me. What about you?
Sunday, July 8, 2012
About the Book
The letter said he was dying, that’s all Jules Weinstein knows when she leaves her life in San Francisco and moves to New York City to be with her father. She goes for the remarkable opportunity to really know her father. She never dreamed he had liberated a concentration camp, dealt cards to Bugsy Siegel or saved the life of a Black Panther. Wings of Hope is a road trip through the memories of a man making peace with his life. Little does she know that by getting to know her father, she will find herself. While her father struggles with whether his life was meaningful, Jules discovers that her father’s last gift to her is the ability to reach for her dreams. Her journey teacher her that “the goodbye” is sometimes the most heartbreakingly beautiful part of life.
About The Author
What inspired the idea for this story? My father had a truly amazing life. When I was pregnant, I wanted to get his stories down to share with my child because my father was already deceased. That grew into a novel.
Idea of a perfect dinner? Lots of candles, soft music, in a secluded location—like the beach or a
rooftop. I don’t really care what I eat, so long as it is good and comes with dessert!
M&M's Or Skittles? M&Ms
When did you know you wanted to write? I came home from a really crazy interview and wrote it down. It was so much fun that I knew I wanted to write.
Most excited books by other authors to read this year? Right now, I’m reading “Gone Girl.” I can
hardly put it down. It is amazing. I’m really excited for “Shadow of Night” by Deborah Harkness.
Favorite Color? Red
What are your Favorite scenes to write? I love to write dialogue. It is easy for me to hear the characters talking to each other.
If you could have any other author to dinner what would it be? I heard a talk by Alexander McCall Smith. He was hilarious. I think it would be really entertaining to have dinner with him.
Favorite fictional crush? If I were young, it would be Harry Potter. But I also have a crush on Mr. Darcy.
Mismatched or matching socks? Matching EVERYTHING.
If you had a geni what would you wish for? To be Oprah’s next book club selection!!
Has being a writer changed the way you read and perceive literature? Not really, I still love books
and get totally lost in them.
Any upcoming projects we should look for? I’m writing a legal thriller entitled, “Scorned Justice.”
If you had to change the name of your MC what would it be? Francesca
Organization or Messes? I am super organized.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
"Sweet, subtle, heart-warming romance." --USA Today Bestselling Author, Nicola Marsh
Two people from opposite worlds, one unforgettable kiss. You can't judge a carny by its cover. At a town fair on the coast of Oregon, handsome Native American carny, Vincent Youngblood, bestows an unforgettable kiss on shy, awkward teenager, Charlotte Davenport. Then disappears without another word, leaving her baffled and enamored. Ten years later, Charlotte is still living in the small fishing town of Astoria, while being trained to--reluctantly--take over for her philandering hotelier father when he retires. After all, who else will do it? Her two perfect sisters are busy being married to their flawless husbands and having cookie cutter children, while Charlotte remains single, childless, and every bit as mousy as she was a decade ago.
"Brooke Moss is a gifted storyteller. With a compelling plot and characters who will steal your heart, The Carny is a winner." -- Cate Lord, author of Lucky Girl.
Two people from opposite worlds, one unforgettable kiss. You can't judge a carny by its cover. At a town fair on the coast of Oregon, handsome Native American carny, Vincent Youngblood, bestows an unforgettable kiss on shy, awkward teenager, Charlotte Davenport. Then disappears without another word, leaving her baffled and enamored. Ten years later, Charlotte is still living in the small fishing town of Astoria, while being trained to--reluctantly--take over for her philandering hotelier father when he retires. After all, who else will do it? Her two perfect sisters are busy being married to their flawless husbands and having cookie cutter children, while Charlotte remains single, childless, and every bit as mousy as she was a decade ago.
As Charlotte struggles to climb out from underneath her judgmental parents thumb, the carnival rolls back into town, and Charlotte finds herself face to face with Vin again. He's back to run his father's carnival, walking away from a promising career in medicine he started in Chicago. Will her biased and judgmental family accept her relationship with a man who is not only a Native American, but works as a carny for a living? And what unsavory secrets bind the well-educated and seemingly superlative Vin to that ramshackle carnival? After all, you can’t judge a carny by its cover.
Special Teaser
The shook hands and I carried my flowers around the desk. Vin shoved his hands into his pockets and start to walk around the lobby slowly, taking the time to read the plaque underneath each picture on the wall, and to examine each artifact resting on the tables. As soon as his back was turned, Lois offered me and enthusiastic thumbs up, and I had to hold my breath to keep from yelling, "I KNOW RIGHT?"
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Welcome to Cover Dazed, the new feature on my blog where I spotlight new covers from the past week! It's basically the equivalent of Cover Reveal but with a snazzy title and picture, and some fabulous blurb from yours truly! Today, on Cover Dazed I have some AMAZING new covers, that you might have already seen, maybe not. Either way prepare yourself for extraordinary art!
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| Across the Universe, A Million Suns and Shades of Earth by Beth Revis |
Cover Blurb: I'm kinda bummed that they redesigned the covers before Shades of Earth comes out. I feel like the original beauties (see below image) fit better. I'm not saying that I hate the new ones, but they feel more like a paperback kind of cover. I really wish they'll still come out with a matching Shades of Earth cover for the first one. The new ones fit....just not the way I imagine.
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| Scarlet by Marissa Meyer |
Cover Blurb: I love this cover! It looks BEAUTIFUL with the cover for Cinder and from the blurb I've heard it will fit the story perfectly! Eeep! Must get my hands on this book! And guys...that red is beautiful. I very much approve.
Cover Blurb: Feeling Crooked? Try Sly! (ooh! It rhymes!) This cover looks uber cute! I love how it follow the pattern of the first book and the shade of green is awesome. I promise it's not a biased blurb just because green is my fav color. Can't wait to get this book....after I read Pretty Crooked. ;)
Cover Blurb: Oooooh. This looks like one of those creepy, thriller kind of books. *looks at book summary on goodreads* Well look at that. It sort of is! Haha! That's awesome. Well anyway. I love it. I think it looks totally cool with the whole frame and missing head part of the picture. Way cool. Can't wait to read the book now!
Cover Blurb: This one looks more vintage and historical and I like how they've done that. It sets it apart from some of the traditional eye-popping covers and It's really pretty. I already liked the synopsis and the cover gives it more depth and awesomeness!
And now the BEST FOR LAST!!!!!!
Guys are you ready to get CONVERGENT?!!!!!?
"Fake" Cover Blurb: I love it! It's beautiful and totally catches everything I hope the 3rd book to be! And honestly, this is EXACTLY the title I'm guessing the book will be called! So in my mind this is a perfect cover and whoever made it is one AWESOME-TASTIC person. What are you thoughts? Title? Fake Cover?
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| Pretty Sly by Elisa Ludwig |
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| Hysteria by Megan Miranda |
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| The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd |
Other Covers Of Note:
Furious by Jill Wolfson, Fragments by Dan Wells,
Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter & Pivot Point by Kasie West
And now the BEST FOR LAST!!!!!!
Guys are you ready to get CONVERGENT?!!!!!?
Disclosure: This is not the real cover. No title or cover has officially been released as of yet. The above is the product of intense fandom! I came across this and it was to awesome to pass by and not blog. Thanks to The Readers Heartstring for sharing!
"Fake" Cover Blurb: I love it! It's beautiful and totally catches everything I hope the 3rd book to be! And honestly, this is EXACTLY the title I'm guessing the book will be called! So in my mind this is a perfect cover and whoever made it is one AWESOME-TASTIC person. What are you thoughts? Title? Fake Cover?
And that's it for Cover Dazed! I'd love to hear what you think about these AWESOME-SAUCE covers! Let me know!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Welcome to Feature & Follow! This meme is hosted by Parajunkee & Allison Can Read. The purpose is to meet and follow new bloggers and get your own new followers! It's a total win-win!
This Week's Question:
Jumping Genres: Ever pick up a book from a genre you usually
don’t like and LOVE it? Tell us about it and why you picked it up in the
first place
Inky's Answer
What genre did you jump? Link me up!
I'd love to hear, and give you a follow!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Author: Rachel Carter
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: 7. 10. 12
Pages: 313
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: 7. 10. 12
Pages: 313
Lydia Bentley has heard stories about the Montauk Project all her life: stories about the strange things that took place at the abandoned military base near her home and the people who've disappeared over the years. Stories about people like her own great-grandfather. When Lydia stumbles into a portal that transports her to a dangerous and strange new reality, she discovers that all the stories she's ever heard about the Montauk Project are true, and that she's in the middle of one of the most dangerous experiments in history. Alongside a darkly mysterious boy she is wary to trust, Lydia begins to unravel the secrets surrounding the Project. But the truths behind these secrets force her to question all her choices--and if Lydia chooses wrong, she might not save her family but destroy them . . . and herself.
I was really excited to be able to get an ARC of this book as a part of the Debut Author Challenge ARC Tours! They are really fun and always have great books for spotlighting! Thanks to Lisa for arranging this! Anyway, I didn't know a whole lot about this book when I got into it, other than that it had a Supernatural/Time-Travel aspect. But I found I liked what I did find.
Wes was awesome. I really like him, not only for his looks but his character. I can't wait to get to know more about him in the next book! He seems amazing! Honestly though I felt like it took a while for the romance to get really connected and the characters to get to know each other well. It was at least halfway through the book before it happened! Oh well, it was pretty good by the end.
This book did feel a little short and it left off on quite a cliff-hanger so I'm interested to see where the will take this book! I would recommend it to those who like a bit of a supernatural book or time travel and some nice romance. Very easy to enjoy.
Content: Mild/Moderate [Teen drinking, innuendo Language (S***-1, D***-2. He**-2, Deity a few times) Kissing ]
This review is 100% from Inky's brain. Use of review w/out consent is prohibited.
Guys! I love sharing new covers with you, even if you've already seen them. I've got a TOTALLY new one for you all. Just revealed by the author! This is for Witch Born by Amber Argyle which is going to be released this fall. It's the sequel to Witch Song. By now you've probably skipped all my blurb haven't you? Okay yeah fine, I get your point. Without further adoing.....
Witch Born by Amber Argyle
Release Date: 9. 5. 12 by Starling
Brusenna thought it was finished. She defeated the Dark Witch, saving the Haven Witches from imprisonment and death. She found love and a place to belong. She was wrong. Haven is not the sanctuary it appears to be. Even love is in danger of slipping away like water through cupped hands.
Some things can't be saved. A new threat merges with the old as the Witches’ dark history begins to catch up with them. Only Brusenna knows the extent of the danger and how to stop it, though doing so might cost her everything. Including her life. Will Brusenna be required to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Release Date: 9. 5. 12 by Starling
Brusenna thought it was finished. She defeated the Dark Witch, saving the Haven Witches from imprisonment and death. She found love and a place to belong. She was wrong. Haven is not the sanctuary it appears to be. Even love is in danger of slipping away like water through cupped hands.
Some things can't be saved. A new threat merges with the old as the Witches’ dark history begins to catch up with them. Only Brusenna knows the extent of the danger and how to stop it, though doing so might cost her everything. Including her life. Will Brusenna be required to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Oh my Witch! Wow! Guys isn't that GORGEOUS! I love it! It's even prettier than the first on and that was pretty! Here is the full jacket cover:
I'm in love. Doesn't this just BLOW YOUR MIND?
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And that's all for the cover reveal! I'd love to hear what you think!
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