A big thank you to Marcia at The Printed Page for originating Mailbox Monday. This weekly meme is now on tour. The hostess for March is Laura of I’m Booking It. Be forewarned that reading and participating in Mailbox Monday posts can increase your TBR pile. For the past three weeks I keep reading Amanda… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – March 28
Month: March 2011
Ian Rankin on NPR
Yesterday’s NPR interview with Ian Rankin is going to add another book to my TBR pile. I’ve heard of him but haven’t read anything by him. The title of his newest book is The Complaints and features an internal affairs police officer, Malcolm Fox. He sounds like a straitlaced sort of guy trying to do what’s expected… Continue reading Ian Rankin on NPR
The Bells by Richard Harvell
Title: The Bells Author: Richard Harvell Publisher: Crown Publishing Source: ARC from NetGalley The celebrated opera singer Lo Svizzero was born in a belfry high in the Swiss Alps where his mother served as the keeper of the loudest and most beautiful bells in the land. Shaped by the bells’ glorious music, as a boy… Continue reading The Bells by Richard Harvell
Mailbox Monday – March 14th
A big thank you to Marcia at The Printed Page for originating Mailbox Monday. This weekly meme is now on tour. The hostess for March is Laura of I’m Booking It. Be forewarned that reading and participating in Mailbox Monday posts can increase your TBR pile. I honestly didn’t think I’d have anything to write about… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – March 14th
Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton
Title: Tyger Tyger Author: Kersten Hamilton Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Source: ARC from NetGalley Teagan Wylltson’s best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures-goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty-are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn’t worried. Her life isn’t in danger. In fact, it’s… Continue reading Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton
Mailbox Monday – March 7th
A big thank you to Marcia at The Printed Page for originally hosting Mailbox Monday. It’s now on a monthly tour. The March hostess is Laura of I’m Booking It. This was a week for ebooks for me. Very fitting since ebook week began on March 6th. A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan – This… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – March 7th
February 2011
These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in February: 0 Rejections in February: 1 Submissions sent out in February: 2 Total stories/poems/contests pending responses: 1 February brought me a Flash Fiction workshop taught by the knowledgeable Jim Harrington. I’m so thankful I’ve only experienced generosity and helpfulness from… Continue reading February 2011
Muslim Women Reformers by Ida Lichter
Title: Muslim Women Reformers Author:Ida Lichter Publisher: Prometheus Books Source: Lisa Roe, Online Publicist Lichter has written an informative book which can serve several purposes: Educate the reader about how a country can allow religious law to override government law or politicize religion. Provide a resource to readers of fiction and non-fiction books to read. … Continue reading Muslim Women Reformers by Ida Lichter