New review at Girls in Capes: A CROWN FOR COLD SILVER

This week, I review A CROWN FOR COLD SILVER by Alex Marshall at Girls in Capes! Here’s a short preview of my review of this adult epic fantasy: In what is possibly the actual greatest scene of any fantasy novel ever, Zosia discovers that her imposter’s been wearing some sort of metal bikini-like thing andContinue reading “New review at Girls in Capes: A CROWN FOR COLD SILVER”

March 2015 Books Completed

March was a catch-up month for the 100 Books Challenge.  I did decently in February, but January’s tiny list left me scrambling a bit for the year. But I managed to get a good chunk read in March!  Part of it related to the books I read for one of my current classes at Rosemont. Continue reading “March 2015 Books Completed”

My most anticipated Fall 2014/Winter 2015 continuing series (Orbit Books)

One of my favorite publishers is Orbit Books.  That’s kind of a difficult thing to say, since there are tons of publishers that put out books I adore — Firebird, Penguin’s SPEAK imprint, Quirk Books, Dark Horse, and First Second all come to mind – but most books I’ve read from Orbit US have beenContinue reading “My most anticipated Fall 2014/Winter 2015 continuing series (Orbit Books)”

Flash Review, Issue #003

Here are a few short reviews of the books I’ve been reading recently. Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway Purchased at Main Point Books. I first heard of this book around the time it first came out in 2008, and the book’s concept stuck in my mind since then: a girl breaks up with a boyfriend,Continue reading “Flash Review, Issue #003”

[Guest Post] What to Expect When You’re Expecting (NaNoWriMo)

Having done NaNoWriMo for seven-odd years, I’m going to offer you some (parsley) sage (rosemary and thyme) advice about what to expect in each week of your legendary Noveling adventure. Week 1 Week 1 is like the first rush of romance in a new relationship.  You are just so darned excited to finally be goingContinue reading “[Guest Post] What to Expect When You’re Expecting (NaNoWriMo)”