Topical Tuesday: Should Malfunctions Equal Money Back?

I touched on this Saturday, but I think it’s an interesting topic and deserves its own post.
On a certain agent’s blog, I read about how disgruntled fans tried to return Breaking Dawn to the bookstores having already read it because they didn’t think it was a “good” book.
Now immediately I thought this was nuts, but [...]

Book Review: Breaking Dawn

Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
 
So, yeah, spoiler alert. I usually don’t talk about the content of a book when I review it. That way people can read the review and decide whether or not the book is for them, but with Breaking Dawn, I don’t think there is another way [...]

Thursday Pics: Another SCOUT sneak peek

Hey guys! Can’t resist sharing with your another sneak peek of my WIP graphic novel SCOUT. This is the third page and I hope y’all like it!
 

 
 
Status: I just got back from floating down the Guadalupe River and am entirely too sun burnt. I know, I know sunscreen. It’s a little late now. I’m glad to [...]

Topical Tuesday: You Never Can Trust A Writer

Folks have made a big stink about the historical accuracy of The Da Vinci Code. I choose Dan Brown’s book because of the enormous popularity it enjoyed followed by the equally enormous criticism, but the same goes for most works of historical fiction.
So, I have to ask the question: How “true” should historical fiction be?
 
A [...]

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

Thanks everyone who participated in the blog scavenger hunt. Sorry it took me a bit with the move and all to get the results, but I’ve got ‘em and I wanna share ‘em.
The two automatic winners are Jay and GypsyScarlett. They completed the blog scavenger hunt with lightening speed and I can’t wait to send [...]

Book Review: Twilight Saga–Eclipse

I’m changing it up on y’all…getting crazy with the schedule, aren’t I? Like book review on a Sunday! What will I do next?
Anyway, I just finished Eclipse. Yes, I know, I’m behind the times. But remember, Nate and I had to share copies of Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, so I read the House of Night [...]

Preteens know how to Partaaaaay

Since it *was* the event of the decade and all, I wanted to give y’all a little rundown of the Breaking Dawn Release Party held this past Friday night.
Nate and I showed up at the Bethesda Barnes and Noble around 10:15 PM on Friday after having stuffed our faces with sushi and milkshakes. (In case you’re [...]

Friday Forecast: Blog To Book–I Guess They Lost My Number

Have y’all heard of this blog called “Stuff White People Like“? I hadn’t. The name is pretty self-explanatory, but apparently we should have been paying more attention because this guy (Christian Lander) bagged a $300,000 book deal from Random House.
And! It wasn’t even some fancy-schmany blog. It was a WordPress one just like I’ve got [...]

Book Review: House of Night Series (Marked and Betrayed)

For those of you who were more than a little disappointed by Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga, I think I’ve found the answer. You can still have your insanely attractive vampires, teen girl narrator, and a splash of romance (Ok, so Twilight has more a tidal wave than a splash.) 
But, you can exchange the overpowering portion of [...]

Friday Forecast: Say Hello to Friday Fiestas

It seems the phenomenon of Friday Fiestas is here to stay. What started with midnight bashes to herald the Saturday release of the Harry Potter books has become a publishing must.
So, tap a keg, whip out the jello shots, and pour a bowl of Frito-Lays because starting now the book industry wants you to Paaaaaaaaaartay!
First, RSVP to [...]