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# Amber Stults - Book Reviewer and Writer

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- [The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5202) - Title: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Author: Sangu Mandanna Publisher: Penguin Random House Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows
- [Hello 2023](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5199) - During the first few years of the Covid-19 pandemic, I often heard the refrain "I can't read anything" or "I can't focus enough to watch a movie". It seemed so foreign to me because i was continuing to do those things. I think I experienced it last year and while I did do those things,
- [That Summer by Jennifer Weiner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5182) - Title: That Summer Author: Jennifer Weiner Publisher: Atria Books Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Summer comes another deliciously twisty novel of intrigue, secrets, and the transformative power of female friendship. Daisy Shoemaker can’t sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful
- [Double Launch of Premee Mohammed and Rhonda Parrish at Aubrey's Books October 14th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5188) - Edmonton authors Premee Mohammed and Rhonda Parrish do a double launch for their new Fall titles. The event is this Thursday from 7pm - 8pm and can even be done virtually! The Annual Migration of Clouds has been called A dark, strange tale of the future that elegantly balances existential horror against necessary hope. Premee
- [Dog Gone, Back Soon by Dr. Nick Trout](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4709) - Book review of Dog Gone, Back Soon by Dr. Nick Trout
- [Malice by Heather Walter](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5147) - Title: Malice Author: Heather Walter Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Ray Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this “bewitching and fascinating” (Tamora Pierce) retelling of “Sleeping Beauty,” true love is more than a simple fairy tale. “Walter’s spellbinding debut is for
- [Astrid Sees All by Natalie Standiford](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5130) - Title: Astrid Sees All Author: Natalie Standiford Publisher: Atria Books Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review New York’s last bohemia—the glittering, decadent downtown club scene of the 1980s—is the setting for this brilliantly winning novel about a smart, vulnerable young woman taking a deep dive into her dark side, essential for fans of Sweetbitter, Fleabag,
- [Mailbox Monday - June 28th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5167) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. I bought the first book for myself, the next two were birthday gifts, and the last was from the library. Here are the books I picked up this week: One
- [Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5159) - Why did I read this book? A librarian picked it for me as a "Grab and Go" item. I asked for literary fiction. What did I think of this book? I really liked it! It took a few chapters to get into the rhythm as there are flashbacks to previous events mixed in with present
- [Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5157) - Why did I read this book? I read it as one of the 2021 Read Harder Challenge Tasks. What did I think of this book? I picked up the "Adapted for Young Adults" version which was mildly shorter and used language appropriate for young adults. It may have glossed over or not gone into great
- [Mailbox Monday - May 24th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5150) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. Only one new book entered my house this week. As a reader it sounds delicious! Here are the books I picked up this week: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- [Mailbox Monday - May 17th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5144) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. The first book is from the library and the second is from NetGalley. I follow Kaitlyn Greenridge on twitter who amplifies voices I don't follow on my feed. And it
- [Release Day for Tying the Knot by E.C. Bell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5141) - Today is the release day for Tying the Knot by E.C. Bell. I just wanted to thank everyone for stopping by and saying hello. The blog tour wrapped up yesterday and I wanted to provide the links to the other stops which includes guest posts, a review, and another interview. April 21 - 23 --
- [Mailbox Monday - April 26th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5139) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. I really didn't think I'd pick up anything new this week but I picked up something on NetGalley and the library from the same author. Here are the books I
- [Mailbox Monday - April 19th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5134) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. Here are the books I picked up this week: Tying the Knot by E.C. Bell - Marie Jenner just wants a Vegas holiday.When psychic Crystal Demoines tells James Lavall that
- [Blog Tour Stop Tomorrow for E.C. Bell's Tying The Knot](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5126) - Just a reminder that tomorrow my interview with E.C. Bell goes live. Her newest book in the Marie Jenner Mystery Series publishes later this month and all of the ebook versions in the series were given new covers. Marie Jenner just wants a Vegas holiday. When psychic Crystal Demoines tells James Lavall that his uncle's
- [Interview with E.C. Bell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5122) - Happy Thursday! I'm the first stop on the Tying the Knot blog tour for E.C. Bell! As you may recall, I'm online friends with Rhonda Parrish, who is a great editor, writer, and generally wonderful person. She edited Tying the Knot and that's how I was able to get an "in" with E.C. Bell for
- [Blog Tour Stop with E.C. Bell 4-15-2021](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5119) - Hello friends! I have an embarrassing confession to make. A while ago, like a year or more, Wordpress came out with a new design for creating blog posts but I really hated it, so I switched to the "classic" version which has a ribbon of options along the top that I find easy to use.
- [To Fetch a Felon by Jennifer Hawkins](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5107) - Title: To Fetch a Felon Author: Jennifer Hawkins Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Emma Reed and her beloved Corgi move from London to Cornwall with the dream of opening a tea shop—but first they’ll have to collar a criminal in the first book in a charming new series. Emma
- [Mailbox Monday - April 12th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5112) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. All of my books this week came from my local award winning library system, the Columbus Metropolitan Library. It was a light week while I get some other books off
- [Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5101) - Title: Victories Greater Than Death Author: Charlie Jane Anders Publisher: Macmillan Tom-Doherty Associates - Tor Teen Source: Publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Outsmart Your Enemies. Outrun the Galaxy. “Just please, remember what I told you. Run. Don’t stop running for anything.” Tina never worries about being 'ordinary'--she doesn't have to, since
- [Mailbox Monday - April 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5099) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. All of my books this week came from my local award winning library system, the Columbus Metropolitan Library. I'll start leaving comments on my fellow meme-sters posts after I get
- [Mailbox Monday - March 29th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5096) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. It has been several years since I participated which is a shame because I've received so many good books to read! I used some gift cards a few months back
- [Weird Kid by Greg van Eekhout](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5075) - Title: Weird Kid Author: Greg van Eekhout Publisher: Harper Audio Source: Audio Copy from publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review From the author of Cog and Voyage of the Dogs, Weird Kid is a hilarious and heartfelt homage to everyone who feels like they don’t belong. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibb. Jake Wind
- [School for Psychics by K.C. Archer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4915) - Book review of School for Psychics by K.C. Archer
- [Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5047) - Title: Ink & SigilAuthor: Kevin HearnePublisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Ray BooksSource: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Al MacBharrais is both blessed and cursed. He is blessed with an extraordinary white moustache, an appreciation for craft cocktails—and a most unique magical talent. He can cast spells with magically enchanted ink
- [Tour Stop: Book Review of The Desire Factor by Christy Whitman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5089) - The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power by Christy Whitman Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing (April 21, 2021) Category: Self-help, Motivational, Creativity, Inspirational, Non-Fiction Tour dates: March & April, 2021 ISBN: 978-1582707594 Available in Print and ebook, 208 pages Description of The Desire Factor by Christy Whitman There
- [Excerpt from The Desire Factor by Christy Whitman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5085) - I really hope you enjoy the below excerpt from The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Spiritual Nature by Christy Whitman. The excerpt is from Chapter 4 - The Principle of Having. Once any new desire has been born within us, there are only two fundamental attitudes we can take
- [Review and Excerpt for The Desire Factor Tomorrow](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5078) - Hello friends! I'm so excited to tell you that tomorrow you'll get to hear about The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power by Christy Whitman. That's right! I'm a stop on the book tour that started this month and ends in April. The tour was organized by Virtual
- [Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5062) - Book review of Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler
- [The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5059) - Title:Â The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus Author: Jaime Jo Wright Publisher:Â Bethany House Source: The publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review 1928 The Bonaventure Circus is a refuge for many, but Pippa Ripley was rejected from its inner circle as a baby. When she receives mysterious messages from someone called the "Watchman," she is
- [Little Bit Nerdy Much?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5053) - You know how technology is supposed to help your life and make things easier? But sometimes it just seems to do the opposite? Way back in my college days we had to take a computer course which covered productivity software like Wordstar and Lotus 1-2-3. It's so crazy to think that I now use Microsoft
- [The Nidderdale Murders by J. R. Ellis](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5039) - Title: The Nidderdale MurdersAuthor: J. R. EllisPublisher: Amazon Publishing UKSource: Netgalley in exchange for an honest review In a Yorkshire Dales village everyone has a motive for murder—except the killer. A retired judge is shot dead outside the Dog and Gun inn in the remote Yorkshire village of Niddersgill. There’s a witness who saw everything, and the
- [Book Club & W.W. Norton Present: Nick Flynn in conversation with Paul Lisicky](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5035) - Book Club & W.W. Norton & Co. Present: Nick Flynn in conversation with Paul Lisicky This Is The Night Our House Will Catch Fire is a breathtaking work of spare lyricism and astonishing insights. Rarely does a memoir speak so openly about marriage alongside childhood trauma. And rarely does a work engage so deeply with how
- [Faking It by Rebecca Smith](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5020) - Title: Faking ItAuthor: Rebecca SmithPublisher: Harper Collins UK, One More ChapterSource: NetGalley Meet Hannah Thompson: wife, mother, teacher and… secret erotica author? My Guilt List: 1. If we have a date night then I’m always asleep before it’s halfway through and honestly, if I had to choose, I’d rather have a hot bath and read my
- [Swashbuckling Cats edited by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4997) - Title: Swashbuckling Cats Editor: Rhonda Parrish Publisher: Tyche Books Source: NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. If you think cats and water don’t mix, think again. Plunge into worlds of piratical cats: some selfish, some mischievous, all fond of hitting the catnip stash. From ships on the deep blue sea, to
- [Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5017) - New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne returns to the world of his beloved Iron Druid Chronicles in a spin-off series about an eccentric master of rare magic solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland. “Ink & Sigil is escape reading, and I loved every word.”—Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of A Longer Fall Al MacBharrais is both blessed
- [The Big Get-Even by Paul Di Filippo](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4929) - Book review of The Big Get-Even by Paul Di Filippo
- [Dead Perfect by Noelle Holten](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5008) - Title: Dead Perfect Author: Noelle Holten Publisher: HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. To be Published October 2020 A murdered woman… When the body of a young woman is found in a local park, DC Maggie Jamieson knows she’s dealing with no ordinary killer. The murder victim has
- [The Last Place You Look by Kristen Lepionka](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=5002) - Title: The Last Place You Look Author: Kristen Lepionka Publisher: Blackstone Audio Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library I listened to this on audio book so I missed small details that I'd normally catch when reading the ebook or print version but I still really enjoyed it. The narrator was perfect. It has bits set in Columbus
- [Unfamiliar Familiars by Megan Lynn Kott and Justin DeVine](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4988) - Title: Unfamiliar Familiars Author: Megan Lynn Kott and Justin DeVine Publisher: Chronicle Books Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review The witch and her black cat are an iconic partnership, but every witch is different—shouldn’t you have a familiar as unique and powerful as you are? Leave the toads and crows to the basic
- [The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4972) - Book Review of The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton
- [Swashbuckling Cats Virtual Launch Party with Tyche Books Tuesday May 26th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4977) - Notice of Swashbuckling Cats Virtual Launch Party with Tyche Books
- [Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4967) - Book Review of Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
- [The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4963) - Book review of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
- [Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4960) - Book review of Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
- [Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4951) - Book Review of Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
- [Virtual Events](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4946) - In this time of social distancing, everyone is trying to get by with what's available to them. Unfortunately, I haven't found anywhere that's aggregating all the events that are being held. I've watched quite a few of the Metropolitan Operas, and earlier today I watched a Jill Sobule Facebook Live video from the other week.
- [My Boyfriend is a Bear by Pamela Ribon and Cat Farris](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4934) - Review of My Boyfriend is a Bear by Pamela Ribon and Cat Farris
- [All The Beautiful Girls Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4925) - Penguin Random House has a early giveaway of All The Beautiful Girls by Elizabeth J. Church. It's open until 2/28/18. Good luck!
- [Reading in 2018](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4922) - Book challenge info for reading in 2018.
- [Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4907) - Chapter review of Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
- [Wide-Open World by John Marshall](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4873) - Title: Wide-Open World Author: John Marshall Publisher:Â Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Source: Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review For readers of Three Cups of Tea; Eat, Pray, Love; and Wild comes the inspiring story of an ordinary American family that embarks on an extraordinary journey. Wide-Open World follows the Marshall
- [Summer Book Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4901) - Harper Collins has a summer book giveaway for you! It's an entire package of beach reads. The books are: The Badass Life by Christmas Abbott; Beach House: Coming Home by Georgia Bockoven; The Cafe by the Seaby Jenny Colgan; My Sister's Bones by Nuala Ellwood; Same Beach, Next Year by Dorothea Benton Frank; Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson; The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan; The Light in Summer by
- [Station Eleven: A Novel by Emily St. John Mandel](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4768) - Book review of Station Eleven: A Novel by Emily St. John Mandel
- [The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4762) - Book review of The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
- [Scarecrow edited by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4889) - Title: Scarecrow Editor: Rhonda Parrish Publisher: World Weaver Press Source: My personal library Hay-men, mommets, tattie bogles, kakashi, tao-tao—whether formed of straw or other materials, the tradition of scarecrows is pervasive in farming cultures around the world. The scarecrow serves as decoy, proxy, and effigy—human but not human. We create them in our image
- [The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4887) - Why did I read this book? The cover caught my eye at Half Price Books. What did I think of this book? It was interesting. There were a few unexpected things like how the students arrive at the school and the topics the "Evers" and "Nevers" study. The ending was abrupt which wasn't great. I
- [Waste Not: And Other Funny Zombie Stories by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4878) - Book review of Waste Not: And Other Funny Zombie Stories by Rhonda Parrish
- [Keep Calm by Mike Binder](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4868) - Book review of Keep Calm by Mike Binder.
- [What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4862) - Book review of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam
- [The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4858) - Book review of The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
- [Release Day for C is for Chimera](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4853) - You know what today is, right? It's the official release day for C is for Chimera. I received an electronic ARC for review but haven't read it yet. I misplaced my kindle cord and the poor thing has been sitting dormant for over a month. To date, I still haven't found it so I ordered
- [Jewish Book Month - November 6th to December 6th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=661) - In another week or so is Jewish Book Month. The Jewish Book Council designates this month as a time to celebrate and promote Jewish books. It seems most of the Jewish books anyone ever talks about are tales about the Holocaust but there is so much more. Immigrant tales, short story collections, biographies and cookbooks. Will
- [Kreativ Blogger Award](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2231) - Note: The below post is from 2010 and I found it while reviewing what was in my draft folder. I decided to share it instead of deleting it as much of it is still quite true. I think it was never posted because I was tasked with awarding it to five people and I didn't
- [Bloggiesta Finish Line](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4835) - It's Sunday night and I'm about ready to cross the Bloggiesta Finish Line. Below is the list of goals I created and the progress I made: Schedule post about my All Hallows Reads plan. Done! Look for that later this week. Schedule three mini-bite reviews. Done! I wrote them, scheduled them, and even started on
- [Bite Size Book Reviews](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4821) - Announcement about Bite Size Book Reviews
- [The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4830) - Book review of The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
- [The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4824) - Book review of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
- [R.I.P. X Challenge](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4813) - reading challenge
- [Bloggiesta Fall 2015 Starting Line](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4808) - What exactly is Bloggiesta? It's been around several years and while the timing has changed, the mini-challenges and events have evolved, the focus of Bloggiest hasn't changed a bit. It's about giving your blog some love and attention in ways you may not do often. In the past I've setup SEO Keywords on old posts,
- [All Hallows Read 2015](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4805) - Update on new All Hallows Read this year
- [Mailbox Monday - September 21st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4803) - A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. I reserved some books at the library this week and heard of some through BookBub. Here are the books I picked up this week: Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson - Nothing
- [A Flock of Shiny Stories!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4796) - Release day for corvidae
- [Mid-Year Check-In](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4791) - mid-year check-in for books I've read
- [Hellfire & Damnation III by Connie Corcoran Wilson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4775) - Book review of Hellfire & Damnation III by Connie Corcoran Wilson
- [Excerpt from Hellfire & Damnation III](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4771) - Connie Corcoran Wilson and Virtual Author Book Tours kindly arranged for me to share an excerpt as part of the book tour for Hellfire & Damnation III. I hope you enjoy it! Circle Six: Heresy The Final Victim Lee had been drinking since late afternoon. It didn’t so much stop the pain of the
- [Lock In by John Scalzi](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4757) - Title: Lock In Author: John Scalzi Publisher: Tor Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. Four per cent suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And one percent find themselves “locked in”—fully awake and
- [Graceling by Kristin Cashore](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4742) - Title: Graceling Author: Kristin Cashore Publisher: Graphia Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a
- [Black Lake: A Novel by Johanna Lane](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4712) - Book review of Black Lake: A Novel by Johanna Lane
- [Random House 12 Days of Giveaways](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4731) - Each day Random House is spreading some joy by giving away books. Return each day for another chance. Today is Day 2.
- [The Beauty and the Sorrow Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4705) - Regal Literary's The Beauty and the Sorrow Giveaway
- [A is for Apocalypse Cover Reveal Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4696) - A is for Apocalypse Cover Reveal Day
- [Upcoming Cover Reveal](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4694) - Upcoming Cover Reveal
- [Her Loving Husband's Curse by Meredith Allard](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4683) - Book review of Her Loving Husband's Curse by Meredith Allard
- [Yesterday's Reviews](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4671) - Yesterday's flood of Book Reviews
- [The Borgia Betrayal by Sara Poole](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4662) - Book review of The Borgia Betrayal by Sara Poole
- [Lowcountry Bribe by C. Hope Clark](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4655) - Book review of Lowcountry Bribe by C. Hope Clark
- [Jana Bibi's Excellent Fortunes by Betsy Woodman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3959) - Book Review of Jana Bibi's Excellent Fortunes by Betsy Woodman
- [L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4641) - Book Review of L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
- [The Shimmer by David Morrell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2005) - Book Review of the Shimmer by David Morrell
- [Meet Tess Hilmo during Book Blogger Appreciation Week](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1930) - Interview with Tess Hilmo for Book Blogger Apprecation Week
- [The Wolves Keeper Legend by Sylvia Weber](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1784) - Book Review of The Wolves Keeper Legend by Sylvia Weber
- [The Doll by Taylor Stevens](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4624) - Book review of The Doll by Taylor Stevens
- [2014 Niteblade Fundraiser ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4631) - Information on 2014 Niteblade Fundraiser
- [Niteblade Fundraiser - Fantastic!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4435) - Update on Niteblade Fundraiser
- [Don't Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4594) - Book review of Don't Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski
- [Season of the Witch by Natasha Mostert](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4603) - Book review of Season of the Witch by Natasha Mostert
- [The Widow's Guide to Sex & Dating by Carole Radziwill](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4611) - Book review of The Widow's Guide to Sex & Dating by Carole Radziwill
- [A Month of Letters - Update #3](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4600) - My progress during the third week of a month of letters.
- [The Candidates by Inara Scott](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3653) - Book review of The Candidates by Inara Scott
- [A Month of Letters - Update #2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4588) - My progress during the second week of a month of letters.
- [A Month of Letters - Update #1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4585) - My progress during the first week of a month of letters.
- [Regal Literary Giveaway Time](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4582) - Regal Literary has books for all age groups up for grabs. For a few more weeks, you can enter their 2014 Giveaway of new releases. Good luck!
- [Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4565) - Book review of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.
- [Books Gifted in December 2013](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4570) - Books Gifted in December 2013
- [Final NaNoWriMo 2013 Update](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4568) - update on my 2013 failure known as NaNoWriMo
- [First Week of NaNoWriMo 2013 ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4557) - First Week of NaNoWriMo 2013
- [Sunshine by Robin McKinley](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4548) - Book review of Sunshine by Robin McKinley
- [The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4498) - Book review of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
- [Help Choose a Chimp](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4539) - Niteblade is choosing a chimp to adopt. Help pick!
- [Niteblade Fundraiser a Success!!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4528) - Niteblade fundraiser success.
- [It's Ohioana Book Festival Time!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4510) - Announcement about Ohioana Book Festival.
- [Free Comic Book Day 2013](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4506) - Free Comic Book Day 2013 announcement
- [Mailbox Monday - April 8th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4501) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4473) - Book review of Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4467) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [A Month of Letters 2013 Wrap-Up](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4428) - Update on my month of letters.
- [Goodreads and LibraryThing](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4458) - Goodreads and LibraryThing Thoughts
- [Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4426) - Book review of Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill.
- [Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4363) - book review of Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
- [Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4055) - Book review of Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD
- [Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3245) - Book Review of Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
- [A Month of Letters 2013 Update #4](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4381) - Update on my month of letters.
- [Upcoming Niteblade Fundraiser](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4373) - Information about upcoming niteblade fundraiser
- [A Month of Letters 2013 Update #3](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4368) - Update on my month of letters.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4358) - What arrive din my mailbox this week.
- [A Month of Letters 2013 Update #2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4352) - Update on my month of letters.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4347) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4339) - Book Review of MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche
- [A Month of Letters 2013 Update #1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4334) - Update on my month of letters.
- [The Fate of Mercy Alban by Wendy Webb](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4317) - book review of The Fate of Mercy Alban by Wendy Webb
- [Troll or Derby by Red Tash](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4296) - Book review of Troll or Derby by Red Tash
- [Mailbox Monday - January 21st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4299) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Excerpt from Rest for the Wicked by Cate Dean](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4285) - Excerpt from Rest for the Wicked by Cate Dean as part of the Heroines with Heart blog hop in January 2013,
- [Heroines With Heart 2013 Blog Tour](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4263) - Information on Heroines With Heart 2013 Blog Tour
- [A Month of Letters 2013](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4267) - A Month of Letters 2013 Challenge
- [Mailbox Monday - January 14th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4276) - which books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [Mailbox Monday - December 17th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4207) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [NaNoWriMo is Over!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4204) - NaNoWriMo is Over!
- [Remnants of Life: Legends of Darkness by Georgia L. Jones](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4200) - book review of Remnants of Life: Legends of Darkness by Georgia L. Jones
- [BlackWyrm Publishing Free eBook Open House](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4213) - BlackWyrm Publishing Free eBook Open House
- [Mailbox Monday - November 12th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4186) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Lakebridge: Summer by Natasha Troop](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4161) - Book Review of Lakebridge: Spring by Natasha Troop
- [Lakebridge: Spring by Natasha Troop](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4099) - Book Review of Lakebridge: Spring by Natasha Troop
- [First Rule Publicity Virtual Book Tour for Natasha Troop](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4164) - Announcement about First Rule Publicity Virtual Book Tour for Natasha Troop
- [Mailbox Monday - November 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4150) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [Writerly Weekend](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4140) - It's almost time for NaNoWriMo and I'll be doing it again this year. (Last year I took a break.) This past weekend was full of writerly activities to help get me pumped for it. The online speculative fiction writer's conference, Coyote Con, returned. Saturday I attended "The End of the World - Apocalyptic Fiction", "Gaming
- [Mailbox Monday - October 29th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4116) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - September 20th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2788) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Thoroughly Modern Monsters by Jennifer Rainey](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4118) - book review of Thoroughly Modern Monsters by Jennifer Rainey
- [All Hallow's Read](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4121) - information about all hallow's read
- [Thurber House Evening With Authors - Susan Orlean](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4086) - With my ticket and paperback copy of Rin Tin Tin in hand, I rushed into the Columbus Museum of Art and found a nice aisle seat for the event. When Susan walked down the aisle to take her seat, the women in front of me commented on her skirt. It was a showstopper! Ron Shaull,
- [Mailbox Monday - October 22nd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4093) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - October 15th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4080) - Which books arrive in my mailbox this week
- [Thurber House Evening with Authors - Chris Cleave](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4058) - Synopis of Thurber House Evening with Authors - Chris Cleave
- [Mailbox Monday - October 6th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4061) - Which books arrive in my mailbox this week
- [Waiting by Ha Jin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2658) - book review of waiting by Ha Jin
- [Goblin Tales by Jim C. Hines](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4013) - Book Review of Goblin Tales by Jim C. Hines
- [Bloggiesta Finish Line](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4018) - The bloggiesta mini-challenges I completed.
- [Bloggiesta Time!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4008) - Start line for Bloggiesta
- [Mailbox Monday - September 24th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=4000) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Under Appreciated Authors](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3993) - Last weekend, Ayelet Waldman started a Twitter conversation about under appreciated authors. She listed three authors: Kelly Link Shirley Jackson Edward St. Aubyn Kelly Link is one of my favorites and I was hoping to meet her at the 2010 World Fantasy Convention. It's not often my reading material crosses with those of other people
- [Witches in October!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3990) - Witches are in the Air Event
- [Niteblade Blog Train - Final Stop](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3983) - The Niteblade Blog Train made a final stop at Niteblade. Rhonda is offering visitors to the Niteblade Blog Train the opportunity to win their own Niteblade collection. If you don't like fantasy or horror you can give it to someone else as a gift!
- [Interviews at Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3970) - Interview with myself about Niteblade interviews
- [Chuga Chuga Chuga Chuga](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3966) - announcing stop on the Niteblade train
- [The Modern Fae's Guide to Surviving Humanity edited by Joshua Palmatier and Patricia Bray](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3947) - Book review of The Modern Fae's Guide to Surviving Humanity edited by Joshua Palmatier and Patricia Bray
- [Goodness!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3938) - My plan over the weekend was to finish up the Dog Days of Summer reviews and get them scheduled. It's been in the high 90s and seemed like a good plan to stay out of the heat. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans for me. She sent thunderstorms and high winds to Ohio. I'll post
- [Dogs Don't Lie by Clea Simon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3208) - Book review of Dogs Don't Lie by Clea Simon.
- [Dog Days of Summer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3880) - special reviews from July 3rd to August 11th
- [Mailbox Monday - June 25th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3925) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [Mailbox Monday - June 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3921) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Winners Only for The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3917) - Winner annoucement
- [Giveaway of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3883) - Giveaway of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier
- [The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3901) - Book review of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier
- [Mailbox Monday - June 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3897) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - June 4th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3870) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Stumped](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3865) - Nominations for World Fantasy Convention
- [Mailbox Monday - May 7th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3858) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Interview with Amber Kallyn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3842) - Interview with Amber Kallyn
- [A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3835) - Book review of A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan
- [Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3827) - Book review of Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines
- [Coyote Ugly by Pati Nagle](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3217) - Book Review of Coyote Ugly by Pati Nagle
- [Final Day of Niteblade 2012 Fundraiser](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3817) - Final Day of Niteblade 2012 Fundraiser
- [Niteblade 2012 Fundraiser](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3789) - Niteblade 2012 Fundraiser information.
- [National Library Week - National Bookmobile Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3801) - Some facts about Bookmobiles on National Bookmobile Day.
- [National Library Week - National Library Workers Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3797) - National Library Week - National Library Workers Day
- [National Library Week, April 8 - 14, 2012](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3786) - National Library Week, April 8 - 14, 2012
- [A Month of Letters Challenge - The Wrap-Up](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3772) - A Month of Letters Challenge - The Wrap-Up
- [National Library Week - Challenged Books](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3788) - National Library Week - Challenged Books
- [The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3738) - Book review of The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson
- [Regal Literary Giveaway for National Bookmobile Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3774) - Giveaway of Audrey Niffenegger books for National Bookmobile Day
- [A Month of Letters Challenge Update #2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3746) - A Month of Letters Challenge Update #2
- [Mailbox Monday - February 27](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3762) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [A Month of Letters Challenge Update #1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3741) - Update on how I've done during the Month of Letters Writing Challenge.
- [A Month of Letters Challenge](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3714) - I've signed up for the A Month of Letters Challenge for February 2012
- [Regal Literary Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3708) - Regal Literary giveaway of Josh Bazell's Wild Thing.
- [January 2012](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3724) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - January 30th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3710) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Striking a Pose ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3705) - Jim C. Hines's post about women and fantasy covers made me giggle.
- [The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3631) - book review of The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls
- [Promotion and Workshop Opportunity for Published Authors](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3695) - Promotion and Workshop Opportunity for published authors via Savvy Authors
- [What Have I Been Up To?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3684) - What I've been doing in October and November
- [Mailbox Monday - December 12th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3676) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - December 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3671) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Still here!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3668) - Look for some fresh content soon. :)
- [Vacation](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3664) - I'm on vacation for the next week with limited internet access. Some reviews are scheduled to run while I'm gone. :)
- [Mailbox Monday - October 10th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3641) - Which books showed up in my mailbox this week
- [The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3205) - Book review of The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin
- [Little Red Riding Hood Revisited](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3608) - Wondering if any new little red riding hood books came out.
- [The Traitor's Wife by Kathleen Kent](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3611) - Book Review of The Traitor's Wife by Kathleen Kent
- [Mailbox Monday - September 26th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3603) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [ROW80 Round 3 Final Check-in](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3605) - ROW80 Round 3 Final Check-in
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 9/18/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3592) - ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 9/18/11
- [BBAW Daily Topic: Blogging](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3574) - BBAW Daily Topic: Blogging
- [ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 9/14/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3587) - ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 9/14/11
- [Radiance: A Novel by Louis B. Jones](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3496) - Book review of Radiance: A Novel by Louis B. Jones
- [BBAW Daily Topic: Readers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3571) - Reading habits
- [BBAW Daily Topic: Community Part II](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3566) - more about community
- [BBAW Daily Topic: Community Part I](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3553) - BBAW Daily Topic: Community
- [BBAW Daily Topic: Interviews](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3558) - Previous interviews
- [Meet Book Blogger - Jen Forbus](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=243) - Meet Book Blogger - Jen Forbus
- [Interview with Suey of It's All About Books](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2771) - Interview swap with Suey of It's All About Books
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in - September 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3543) - How many words I wrote this week.
- [August 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3537) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - September 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3539) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [ROW Sunday Check-in 8/28/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3535) - ROW Sunday Check-in 8/28/11
- [The Egyptian by Layton Green](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3525) - Book review of The Egyptian by Layton Green
- [The Summoner by Layton Green](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3492) - Book review of The Summoner by Layton Green
- [ROW Midweek Check-in 8/24/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3513) - ROW Midweek Check-in 8/24/11
- [The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3486) - Book review of The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3477) - ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11
- [Mailbox Monday - August 22nd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3482) - What items arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [July 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3479) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 8/17/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3472) - ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 8/17/11
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in with Random Thoughts](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3463) - ROW80 Midweek Check-in: Late and Random Thoughts
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week Coming](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3436) - Book Blogger Appreciation Week Coming in September
- [ROW80 Midweek Check-in August 3rd and Procrastination](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3458) - ROW80 Midweek Check-in August 3rd and Procrastination
- [Mailbox Monday - August 1st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3432) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [The Path Home by Caedem Marquez](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3439) - Book review of The Path Home by Caedem Marquez
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in - July 31st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3427) - ROW80 Sunday Check-in - July 31st
- [Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3195) - Book review of Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner.
- [ROW80 Midweek Check-in - July 27th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3421) - Progress in round 3 of ROW80
- [Mailbox Monday - July 25th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3417) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [ROW80 Sunday Check-in - July 24th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3406) - Happy Sunday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. I did the math and that averages to 125 words a day. Since Wednesday I've made some movement in the right direction. I'm behind. It's still early though, so
- [ROW80 - Midweek Check-In 7/20/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3408) - ROW80 - Midweek Check-In 7/20/11
- [August Readathon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3404) - August Readathon
- [ROW80 – Midweek Check-in 7/13/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3398) - ROW80 – Midweek Check-in 7/13/11
- [Ascension by Sable Grace](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3239) - Book review of Ascension by Sable Grace
- [Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3103) - Book review of Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn
- [Mailbox Monday - July 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3332) - What books arrived in my mailbox last week
- [ROW80 – Sunday Check-in 7/10/11 ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3378) - ROW80 – Sunday Check-in 7/10/11
- [ROW80 - Midweek Check-in 7/6/11](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3374) - ROW80 - Midweek Check-in 7/6/11
- [Milrose Munce and the Den of Professional Help by Douglas Anthony Cooper](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2794) - Book review of Milrose Munce and the Den of Professional Help by Douglas Anthony Cooper
- [Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3197) - Book review of Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber
- [Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3341) - Book Review of Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber
- [Draw the Dark by Isla J. Bick](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2899) - Book review of Draw the Dark by Isla J. Bick.
- [The Restorer by Amanda Stevens](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3201) - Book review of The Restorer by Amanda Stevens.
- [Mailbox Monday - July 4th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3322) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - June 27th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3318) - What arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [A Round of Words in 80 Days](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3313) - Sign up for a round of words in 80 days.
- [June 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3308) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - June 13th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3293) - What arrived in my mailbox this week
- [May 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3288) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Regal Literary YA Summer Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3286) - Regal Literary YA Summer Giveaway announcement
- [Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3231) - Book Review of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
- [Mailbox Monday - May 30th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3282) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - May 23rd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3278) - What arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - May 16th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3269) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [April 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3251) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - May 9th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3260) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Ohioana Book Festival and Free Comic Book Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3255) - This Saturday is the Ohioana Book Festival and Free Comic Book Day
- [Earth Day 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3234) - What I did for Earth Day 2011
- [When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3215) - Book review of When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon.
- [Mailbox Monday - April 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3222) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [Try Me by Parker Blue](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3190) - Book review of Try Me by Parker Blue
- [Mailbox Monday - April 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3185) - What arrived in my mailbox this week
- [The Association 1: President Park Incidents](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3174) - Book review of The Assocation 1: President Park Incidents by E. P. Shirleyjack.
- [Mailbox Monday - April 4th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3168) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [March 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3161) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 28](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3159) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Ian Rankin on NPR](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3151) - Ian Rankin's interview on NPR
- [Mailbox Monday - March 14th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3144) - What books arrived in my mailbox last week.
- [The Bells by Richard Harvell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2895) - Book review of The Bells by Richard Harvell.
- [Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2874) - Book review of Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 7th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3130) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [February 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3090) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Muslim Women Reformers by Ida Lichter](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3098) - Book review of Muslim Women Reformers by Ida Lichter
- [Mailbox Monday - February 21st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3107) - Which books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 14th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3088) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [My Favorite Reads of 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3033) - My top 5 reads of 2010
- [Mailbox Monday - February 7th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3080) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Spellbent by Lucy A. Snyder](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2888) - Book Review of Spellbent by Lucy A. Snyder
- [The Gym](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3077) - An unexpected sight at the gym.
- [Mailbox Monday - January 31st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3064) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [January 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3066) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Editing is Scary!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3058) - Thoughts on my editing workshop
- [Mailbox Monday - January 24th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3054) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [The Outlander by Gil Adamson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3047) - Book review of The Outlander by Gil Adamson
- [Little Bee by Chris Cleave](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3042) - Book review of Little Bee by Chris Cleave.
- [Writing Goals for 2011](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3036) - Writing Goals for 2011
- [December 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3027) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [November 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2979) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month
- [Bark Up The Right Tree by Jessie and Ruth Tschudin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2995) - Book review of Bark Up The Right Tree by Jessie and Ruth Tschudin
- [Mailbox Monday - December 27th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3016) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Knowing Your Market](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=3005) - Knowing Your Market - how to research your market or genre
- [NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-in #4](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2974) - NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-in #4
- [Mailbox Monday - November 29th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2969) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In #3](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2965) - NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In #3
- [Katie Up and Down the Hall by Glenn Plaskin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2869) - Book review of Katie Up and Down the Hall by Glenn Plaskin
- [Dog Books Reviewed This Month](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2956) - Dog Books Reviewed This Month
- [NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In #2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2951) - NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In #2
- [NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In #1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2946) - NaNoWriMo 2010 Check-In on how I'm doing
- [Green Books Campaign: American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2842) - Book Review of American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell
- [Mailbox Monday - November 8th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2933) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Out of the Transylvania Night by Aura Imbarus](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2885) - Book review of Out of the Transylvania Night by Aura Imbarus.
- [October 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2925) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Winner of Sparks and Shadows Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2923) - Announcement of Sparks and Shadows Giveaway Winner
- [Giveaway of Sparks and Shadows by Lucy A. Snyder](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2906) - Giveaway of Sparks and Shadows by Lucy A. Snyder
- [Mailbox Monday - November 1st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2912) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Story of the Month - "Forgetting"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2903) - Highlight of a story I've read that's stuck with me.
- [Mailbox Monday - October 25th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2882) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2876) - Book review of The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing.
- [The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=479) - I finished The Good German over the weekend but I'm waiting to watch the movie before I review it. For now, you'll get a bonus review of The Jane Austen Book Club which qualifies as part of the Lit Flicks Challenge. I had no intention of watching the movie and when I looked at the
- [Mailbox Monday - October 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2862) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [CSN Stores Giveaway Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2857) - CSN Stores Giveaway Winner announcement.
- [CSN Stores Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2845) - CSN Stores Giveaway
- [Mailbox Monday - October 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2850) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [September 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2838) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - October 4th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2836) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Manifest: A Mystyx Novel by Artist Arthur](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2813) - Book review of Manifest by Artist Arthur.
- [It Officially Feels Like Autumn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2825) - musings on autumn weather
- [Giveaway and Recipe Exchange from Two Writing Friends](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2827) - Giveaway and Recipe Exchange from Two Writing Friends - Rhonda is giving away a copy of Shades of Green and Beth is holding a recipe exchange.
- [Community Interview with Artist Arthur - Part 2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2806) - Community Interview with Artist Arthur - Part 2 arranged by Lisa Roe, Online Publicist
- [Community Interview with Artist Arthur - Part 1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2804) - Community Interview with Artist Arthur - Part 1 arranged by Lisa Roe, Online Publicist.
- [My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2702) - Book review of My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent.
- [Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2730) - Book review of Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison
- [BBAW Day 4:  Forgotten Treasures](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2780) - BBAW Day 4: Forgotten Treasures topic.
- [Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2717) - Book review of Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
- [The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2760) - Book review of The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer.
- [Upcoming Attractions!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2754) - Reviews and events to look out for during September, October and November on my blog.
- [August 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2752) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [What Happens When You're Gone?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2723) - Musings on Stieg Larsson's literary legacy
- [To Your Dog's Health by Mark Poveromo](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2719) - Book review of To Your Dog's Health by Mark Poveromo.
- [Still Here](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2725) - Just got finished judging for BBAW. Did you sign up?
- [Moonstone by Marilee Brothers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2625) - Book review of Moonstone by Marilee Brothers.
- [The Kitchen Shrink by Dora Calott Wang, M.D.](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2690) - Book review of The Kitchen Shrink by Dora Calott Wang, M.D.
- [Mailbox Monday - August 2nd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2683) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [CSN Gift Certificate Giveaway Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2677) - CSN Gift Certificate Giveaway Winner
- [CSN Stores Gift Certificate Giveaway!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2654) - CSN Stores Gift Certificate Giveaway.
- [July 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2660) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Guest Post by Dora Calott Wang, M.D.](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2667) - Is Wall Street Making Life or Death Decisions? - essay by Dora Calott Wang, M.D.
- [Mailbox Monday - July 19th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2650) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [The Girls' Guide to Rocking by Jessica Hopper](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2634) - Book review of The Girls' Guide to Rocking by Jessica Hopper.
- [Bleeding Heart Square by Andrew Taylor](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2643) - Review of Bleeding Heart Square by Andrew Taylor.
- [Twice Dead by Kaylana Price](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2629) - Book review of Twice Dead by Kaylana Price.
- [Story of the Month - "Alice After the Mall"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1447) - Highlight of a story I've read that's stuck with me.
- [When Will There Be Good News? - Kate Atkinson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2341) - Book review of When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson
- [Raw Redemption by Lacresha Hayes](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2556) - Book review of Raw Redemption by Lacresha Hayes.
- [Reviewing and Revising](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2591) - Trying to decide what to use in a flash fiction workshop
- [Mailbox Monday - July 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2614) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [June 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2569) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2604) - Book review of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker.
- [Interview with Tiffany Baker](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2599) - Interview with Tiffany Baker, author of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County
- [2010 EW Summer Books Challenge](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2573) - Announcment about participating in the 2010 EW Summer Books Challenge
- [Mailbox Monday - June 28th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2595) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Review of Shadow of the Antlered Bird at Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2583) - Book review of Shadow of the Antlered Bird by David Sklar available at Niteblade.
- [The Rest of June](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2589) - What to expect on this site for the remainder of June.
- [Review of Unholy Embrace at Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2579) - Book review of Unholy Embrace available at Niteblade.
- [M.J. Rose on Promotion](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2571) - Link to NPR interview with M.J. Rose on promotion and marketing
- [Bloggiesta June 2010 Edition is Done!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2559) - My recap of the Bloggiesta June 2010 edition.
- [The Way Home by George Pelecanos](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1497) - Book review of The Way Home by George Pelecanos.
- [Bloggiesta RSS Mini-Challenge](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2554) - Bloggiesta RSS Mini-Challenge update
- [Kitty Norville Giveaway Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1273) - Kitty Norville Giveaway Winner
- [February 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1080) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month
- [A Good Year by Peter Mayle](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1052) - Book review of A Good Year by Peter Mayle.
- [Lit Flicks Challenge Completed](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1063) - Lit Flicks Challenge Completed
- [Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1012) - Book review of Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
- [Time For Another Book Giveaway Carnival!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1027) - Announcement about Bookroom Reviews Book Giveaway Carnival.
- [Lit Flicks Challenge Update - Only a Few Days Left!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1014) - Lit Flicks Challenge Update
- [Literacy and Longing in L.A. by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=976) - Book review of Literacy and Longing in L.A. by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack.
- [Devil In A Blue Dress by Walter Mosley](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1000) - Book review of Devil In A Blue Dress by Walter Mosley as part of the lit flicks challenge.
- [Uncommitment: Dealing with a Predator by Leigh Laurence](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=970) - Book review for Uncommitment: Dealing with a Predator by Leigh Laurence.
- [Bookworms Carnival - Literature and Film](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=977) - Entry into the bookworms carnival.
- [Being Lost Isn't Always Bad](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=958) - Thoughts on being lost.
- [John Hemingway - Author's Reading Tonight](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=965) - John Hemingway - Author's Reading Tonight at the Wexner Center
- [Mailbox Monday - February 16th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=963) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Pecha Kucha](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=961) - Pecha Kucha in Columbus
- [Kitty and The Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=940) - Book review of Kitty and The Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn.
- [Holiday Love Affair This Week!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=943) - Holiday Love Affair This Week (aka giveaway) at Bragging Rites blog.
- [The Book of the Unknown: Tales of the Thirty-Six by Jonathon Keats](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=927) - Book review of The Book of the Unknown: Tales of the Thirty-Six by Jonathon Keats
- [Spring Is On The Way](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=937) - Signs of spring in my neighborhood.
- [Diary of a Teenage Faërie Princess by C.B. Smith](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=883) - Book review of Diary of a Teenage Faërie Princess by C.B. Smith.
- [Story of the Month - "Body At The Beach"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=911) - My thoughts on the short story "Body At The Beach".
- [Awards and Contests Updates](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=903) - Updates on writing awards and contests.
- [Mailbox Monday](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=891) - What books arrived in my mailbox last week.
- [Bloggiesta Day 1 and Day 2 Update](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2520) - Bloggiesta Day 1 and Day 2 Update of things I've done so far.
- [January 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=885) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [John Updike Passes Away](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=875) - John Updike Passes Away
- [The Thurber House](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=843) - Information about the Thurber House and their events.
- [Wyoming Book Festival in September 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=802) - Announcement about Wyoming Book Festival in September 2009
- [Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=830) - Movie and book review of Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon.
- [Sue Miller Reading Recap](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=821) - Sue Miller Reading Recap
- [Sue Miller Reading Tonight!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=817) - Sue Miller reading.
- [Lit Flicks Challenge Update](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=787) - Update on the Lit Flicks movie and reading challenge
- [Fun Words and Phrases](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=793) - Fun Words or Phrases in my life.
- [The Good German by Joseph Kanon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=734) - Combined book and movie review of The Good German.
- [The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=436) - Book reviews of The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer.
- [2008 Publications](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=769) - List of my 2008 publications.
- [Preditors and Editors Polls!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=765) - Announcement about preditors and editors poll.
- [December 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=748) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Return of Story of the Month](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=855) - Announcement regarding the return of the story of the month.
- [Books Read in 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=771) - List of Books I read in 2008
- [Happy One Year Anniversary!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=752) - Announcement about 1 year blog-iversary.
- [May 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2464) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [And So Bloggiesta Begins!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2491) - Goals for Bloggiesta
- [MayNoWriMo 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2462) - All about Joely Sue Burkhart's MayNoWriMo 2010.
- [Mailbox Monday - June 7th (A Day Late)](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2481) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2345) - Book review of Kitty's House of Horros by Carrie Vaughn
- [Get Ready for Bloggiesta!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2475) - Bloggiesta announcement for June 2010.
- [More Playlists for Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville Series](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1197) - To get you in the mood for tomorrow with Carrie Vaughn, I have the last two playlists available from Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand and Kitty Raises Hell. The nice thing about Carrie's playlists are the memories some of these songs conjure up for me. Playlist for Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand Electric
- [Story of the Month - "Salvation's Children" by Christopher Hivner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2358) - Spotlight on short story "Salvation's Children" by Christopher Hivner.
- [The Bag of Bones - Vivian French](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2394) - Book review of The Bag of Bones by Vivian French
- [Interview for Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2454) - Announcement regarding interview of Mike "Frick" Weber for Niteblade.
- [Muse Online Writers Conference](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2451) - Muse Online Writers Conference information
- [Mailbox Monday - May 17th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2448) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Update on Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2444) - Paperback book release for Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg
- [Mailbox Monday - May 10th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2426) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Ohioana Book Festival](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2428) - Report on the Ohioana Book Festival
- [Writo de Mayo](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2424) - Information about Writo de Mayo event.
- [Mailbox Monday - May 3rd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2421) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [April 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2417) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [March 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2271) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Coyote Con](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2411) - Coyote Con Information
- [Giveaway Winners for I Has a Hotdog!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2407) - Winners of giveaway for I Has a Hotdog!
- [Win Your Own Copy of I Has A Hotdog!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2378) - Giveaway for I Has a Hotdog sponsored by Hachette Book Group
- [Free Comic Book Day is Almost Here](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2401) - Free Comic Book Day is Almost Here
- [Cumberland](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2392) - A few minutes through Cumberland, Maryland
- [Mailbox Monday - April 26th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2389) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [I Has A Hotdog! What Your Dog is Really Thinking - Professor Happycat](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2372) - Book review of I Has A Hotdog! What Your Dog is Really Thinking by Professor Happycat. Includes highlights and Corgi Count.
- [Mailbox Monday - April 19](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2375) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [The Possible Decrease in US Postal Service Delivery](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2300) - Some thoughts on the possible cutback of residential deliveries.
- [Mailbox Monday - April 12](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2354) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - April 5th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2349) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 29](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2333) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Technology Changes and So Do I](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2326) - The technology changes I've gone through in the last nine months.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 22](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2328) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day...](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2323) - even a Welsh Corgi becomes Irish.
- [One Good Turn - Kate Atkinson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2254) - Book review of One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson
- [Mailbox Monday - March 15](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2316) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Signs of Spring](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2309) - Signs of spring at my house.
- [Mailbox Monday - March 8th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2298) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Story of the Month - "Dragon Snot and Chosen Ones"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2277) - Spotlight on short story "Dragon Snot and Chosen Ones" by Therese Arkenberg.
- [Read an E-Book Week](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2287) - Read an E-Book Week announcement.
- [Admit One: My Life in Film by Emmett James](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2283) - Book review of Admit One: My Life in Film by Emmett James.
- [Over Her Head by Nora Fleischer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2174) - Book review of Over Her Head by Nora Fleischer.
- [February 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2228) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 22nd](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2261) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Kicking My Behind](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2257) - Short story kicking my behind that has a deadline of 6 days.
- [Henning Mankell Interview](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2249) - Information about his new book, his next book, and the writing process.
- [Truly, Madly by Heather Webber](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2205) - Book review of Truly, Madly: A Lucy Valentine Novel by Heather Webber.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 15th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2239) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Write Your @ss Off Progress](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2230) - Write Your @ss Off Weekend Progress and accomplishments
- [Mailbox Monday - February 8th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2223) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [January 2010](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2226) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Saying Goodbye to An Old Friend](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2182) - My Palm T|X is dying.
- [Write Your @ss Off Weekend!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2214) - Write Your @ss Off Weekend announcement
- [Shades of Green by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2191) - Review of Shades of Green by Rhonda Parrish.
- [The Concubine's Daughter by Pai Kit Fai](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2088) - Book Review of The Concubine's Daughter by Pai Kit Fai
- [Interview with Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2189) - Interview with Rhonda Parrish about Shades of Green and Aphanasia.
- [Mailbox Monday - February 1st](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2186) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week
- [Rhonda Parrish Shades of Green Giveaway and Visit](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2184) - Announcement that Rhonda Parrish is giving away a copy of her novellete Shades of green, review on Monday and interview on Tuesday.
- [Mailbox Monday - January 25th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2168) - What books arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Writing Advice: Learning From The Masters](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2171) - It's good to read the work of someone who does the things you want to do with your writing.
- [Interview with J.R. Tomlin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2156) - It's my pleasure to share an interview with J.R. Tomlin conducted via email earlier this month. Author interviews are always interesting because you never know what they have to say about their work or their work style. Here's my review in case you want to know more about A Warrior's Duty before reading the interview.Â
- [A Warrior's Duty by J.R. Tomlin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2148) - Book review of A Warrior's Duty by J.R. Tomlin.
- [Mailbox Monday - January 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2142) - What arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [Bloggiesta Finish Line](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2135) - Stats and mini-challenges completed for bloggiesta.
- [Mailbox Monday - January 11th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2129) - What arrived in my mailbox this week.
- [December 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2095) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Win Your Own Copy of A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents by Liza Palmer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2104) - Win Your Own Copy of A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents by Liza Palmer by leaving a comment on what you would leave behind, if you could. Open to US and Canada addresses only.
- [Starting Bloggiesta](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2113) - Some categories and things I want to accomplish during bloggiesta.
- [Bloggiesta This Weekend](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2108) - Bloggiesta held this weekend.
- [Carrie Vaughn Continues Kitty Norville Series](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2100) - Information about Kitty's House of Horrors on sale tomorrow!
- [Mailbox Monday - January 4th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2097) - What books arrived in my mailbox. What arrived in yours?
- [Happy New Year!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2090) - New Year Wishes for 2010
- [Guest Post/Article by Simon Cox](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2078) - Thoughts from Simon Cox on Dan Brown's work.
- [Mailbox Monday - December 28th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2080) - A list of what arrived in my mailbox. What books did you get?
- [Bloggiesta Is Coming Next Month!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2074) - Announcement about Bloggiesta in January 2010.
- [Do Nothing But Read Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2072) - Announcment about Do Nothing But Read Day
- [November 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2018) - writing stats and submission information for November 2009.
- [NaNoWriMo 2009 Wrap-Up](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2055) - NaNoWriMo 2009 Wrap-Up
- [Magic Trixie and the Dragon](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1806) - Book Review of Magic Trixie and the Dragon by Jill Thompson
- [Introduction to: Decoding The Lost Symbol by Simon Cox](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2053) - Guest article written by Simon Cox
- [Riding Downhill](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2051) - NaNoWriMo 2009 progress
- [Nearly on the Downward Slope](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2049) - NaNoWriMo 2009 progress
- [Children of Dust: A Memoir of Pakistan by Ali Eteraz](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2040) - Book review of Children of Dust by Ali Eteraz
- [Preview of Children of Dust by Ali Eteraz](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2037) - Chapter One of Children of Dust by Ali Eteraz.
- [Almost the Ides of November](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2033) - NaNoWriMo 2009 Progress
- [Green Books Campaign - Review of The Cardinal Divide by Stephen Legault](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2026) - Green Books Campaign 2009 event and a review of The Cardinal Divide by Stephen Legault.
- [Green Books Campaign - November 10th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2022) - Announcement of Participation in Green Books Campaign 2009. Over 100 green friendly books reviewed by over 100 bloggers on one day.
- [A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents by Liza Palmer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=2009) - Book Review for Liza Palmer's A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents
- [October 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1999) - Statistics on short story submissions.
- [Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1692) - Book review of Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
- [Writing with the Senses](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1647) - Examples of how using the senses when writing can make a character or setting come alive.
- [Which Comes First - The Market or the Story?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1888) - Thoughts on writing for writing's sake versus writing for a specific market.
- [September 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1996) - Information on short story submission statistics.
- [Back from Vacation](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1992) - I'm back from my beach vacation in North Carolina. I feel like I hit the ground running without a chance to look back. Yesterday, I slept in late and it wasn't until about 2 hours into work I realized I forgot to eat breakfast. Isn't that just crazy? Next weekend I'll be out of town
- [A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1987) - Book Review of A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve
- [Rising Above it All: How Rambo's Creator Earned His Pilot's License - guest post by David Morrell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1917) - Why David Morrell got his pilot license
- [BBAW: Small Publisher Giveaway Winners](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1970) - Announcement of Small Publisher Giveaway
- [BBAW: Small Publisher Book Giveaways!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1955) - Small Publisher Book Giveaways for Book Blogger Appreciation Week.
- [Found Books](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1952) - Books found through book blogger recommendations
- [Bookmarks are like Socks](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1944) - Musings on what happens to my bookmarks
- [New Review in Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1927) - Announcement of review published in Niteblade Magazine
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week September 14th - 18th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1919) - Announcement regarding participation in Book Blogger Apprecation Week
- [August 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1850) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Interview with Elle Newmark](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1896) - Interview with Elle Newmark, author of The Book of Unholy Mischief
- [I'm Still Here!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1892) - Just wanted to write a short note to say I'm still here and around. My day job recently underwent some changes that require more hours of me and this week it caught up with me. Very little time for sleep and blogging though I'm hoping this will change soon. I have a few reviews to
- [A Spell for the Revolution by C.C. Finlay](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1694) - Book review of A Spell for the Revolution by CC Finlay
- [Imperfect Characters Make Perfect Characters](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1884) - Thoughts on how imperfect characters make the most interesting ones for readers.
- [Reminder About Book Blogger Appreciation Week Awards](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1881) - Reminder to nominate book or author blog for Book Blogger Appreciation Week.
- [The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1854) - Book review of the The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark
- [Economic Crunch for Small Publishers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1856) - There are some regularly scheduled writer's chats over varying topics each week and I don't often get to attend them. During the course of one I recently attended it was mentioned a small publishing house would not be publishing any new books for the remainder of the year and not accept any new submissions until 2010.Â
- [The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley, Jr., and Tanner Colby](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1859) - Book review of The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts written by Tom Farley, Jr., and Tanner Colby
- [July 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1678) - Statistics for writing submissions, rejections and acceptances for the month.
- [Dead Men's Boots by Mike Carey](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1843) - Review of Dead Men's Boots by Mike Carey.
- [The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1818) - Book Review of The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand
- [Excerpt from The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley, Jr., and Tanner Colby](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1827) - Chapter 6 from The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts.
- [Characters on a Journey](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1822) - Characters can go on event driving or realization journeys.
- [Ravens by George Dawes Green](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1776) - Book review of Ravens by George Dawes Green.
- [test](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1811)
- [Writing As Your Characters](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1789) - Writing as Characters expands to blogs and interview questions.
- [Meet Sylvia Weber - Author of The Wolves Keeper Legend](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1750) - Interview with Sylvia Weber, author of The Wolves Keeper Legend.
- [Annies Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1696) - Book Review for Annie's Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret by Steve Luxenberg
- [Upcoming Posts and Visits](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1748) - Information on Steve Luxenberg tour stop and Sylvia Weber interview.
- [Memoirs, Movies and Those (Mostly) True Stories - Guest Post by Steve Luxenberg](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1744) - Steve Luxenberg's thoughts on using true stories in movies and non-fiction books.
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week In September](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1752) - Announcement regarding dates for Book Blogger Appreciation Week and nominations in award categories.
- [Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1640) - Review of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan book Dead Witch Walking.
- [Short Story Writing Advice](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1727) - Advice on short story writing from writers
- [Mid-Year Tally 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1716) - Last year an acquaintance of mine gave a mid-year tally of her publications, writings, movies watched, books read, etc. and it inspired me to look at the numbers for my year. I'm repeating my mid-year tally this year. read 30 books watched 73 movies wrote 25 book reviews (2 published) wrote 0 poems wrote ? short stories Last year I
- [Author Interviews Work](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1718) - Buying habits after radio interviews
- [Baron Thinks Dogs are People Too! by Laurie Dean](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=930) - Cute and lovable Baron wants a best friend... but in an effort to get his family's attention, Baron's lively antics take him in the wrong direction. After being whisked away to doggie school, Baron learns important lessons about behaving himself. But will he ever find the friendship his furry heart longs for? Baron sounds a
- [That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1633) - That Went Well is more than a funny memoir about growing up with and caring for a special needs sibling. It personalizes the movement to create day care centers and free public education for children with special needs. The reader meets Terrell Harris Dougan, her sister Irene Harris, and the people who come into their
- [The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman - Update](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1581) - The information I get regarding how some of my visitors end up here can be funny. Lately I've noticed in the keywords searches that people looking to find information on Soul of a Chef get directed here. I reviewed the original edition in late 2008. A revised edition was released a few months ago. It
- [June 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1506) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in June: 0 Rejections in June: 1 Submissions sent out in June: 1 Total stories/poems/contests pending responses: 4 The good news is that I am writing some new material again. It's short stories. Though I think I have a few books
- [Adaptability](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1669) - Some ways in which writers adapt so they can write
- [Crossed Genres Flash Fiction Contest](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1659) - Crossed Genres has opened the polls for their Flash Fiction Contest. Voting (just one per IP Address) is happening now until June 30th. There are 10 entries to choose from and just over 4000 words if you read them in one sitting. All of the entries are different and by voting you might make a writer very
- [The iPhone and Kindle](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1652) - I may or may not have mentioned it before but when it comes to new technology I'm a slow adopter. It's not because I don't want some of the latest and greatest gadgets. I spent many years working in the Help Desk industry and have seen too many cases of where getting the latest and
- [Bloggiesta Summary](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1616) -  Here's my list of things I wanted to get done. Items crossed off have been completed. Finish adding WordPress Plugins. (SEO Optimization and a mirror for LiveJournal are the two I had to finish.) Finish writing reviews. (That Went Well, The Trap, The Patriot Witch, King Titus, Dead Witch Walking, and Death's Daughter.) Finish my
- [Bloggiesta Goals](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1593) - Here is my list of items to accomplish during Bloggiesta. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Finish adding WordPress Plugins. (SEO Optimization and a mirror are two of them.) Finish writing reviews. (That Went Well, The Trap, The Patriot Witch, King Titus, and Dead Witch Walking to start.) Finish my blog tour/book review policy page.
- [The Patriot Witch by C. C. Finlay](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1569) - Book Review of The Patriot Witch by C.C. Finlay
- [The Trap by John Smelcer](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1444) - Book review of The Trap by John Smelcer.
- [Bloggiesta Begins](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1585) - Have you met Pedro? (Plan. Edit. Develop. Review. Organize.) Isn't he cute?  Because I'm at work today and have an engagement party tonight I will spend most of Friday planning what I want to accomplish. I had an idea before but I didn't make an actual list and I want to see how the mini-challenges
- [My Bookcase](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1578) - We have several bookshelves in our house. Most of them are built-in pieces but I only have two to call my own. The first is in our living room and holds some of my TBR pile including many issues of comics I need to catch up on. One day soon I should organize it so it doesn't
- [Magic Trixie by Jill Thompson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1533) - In Magic Trixie the reader is introduced to who else but Magic Trixie, her family and her friends. Magic Trixie is a sassy little witch. The first floor of her house is home to Elixir, a restaurant run by her parents and a cousin. She attends Monstersorri School. Show-and-Tell starts in a few days and she's
- [Bloggiesta Ole!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1573) - Natasha of Maw Books Blog came up with the idea to hold Bloggiesta next week from Friday through Sunday to have 48 hours of time to update blogs. You don't have to be a book blogger to participate! While I won't have the 48 hours available to me due to prior commitments, I will spend
- [Secrets to Happiness by Sarah Dunn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1543) - About Secrets to Happiness It's hard to resist that cover, isn't it? That dog knows bliss. In Secrets to Happiness, Holly Frick was dumped by her ex-husband a year ago and she hasn't gotten over him. Her best friend is ready to have an affair and makes Holly meet the man. Holly has been contacted by an ex-boyfriend's
- [Introducing Jamie Ford](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1454) - Tomorrow I'll have a review of Jamie Ford's debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. He's on tour this month through Pump Up Your Book Promotion. About Jamie Ford: Career-wise, Jamie went to art school in Seattle to become an illustrator, and ended up an art director/copywriter. He's won an embarrassingly large
- [Secrets to Happiness Blog Tour Stop](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1537) - On June 12th I'll have my book review available for Sarah Dunn's book Secrets to Happiness as one of the tour stops for her newest release. Below are the other tour stops. Most will have reviews of the books but there may be a few with interviews or book giveaways. Many thanks to Miriam from Hachette
- [Magic Trixie Sleeps Over by Jill Thompson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1509) - In this story about Magic Trixie, she gets tired of her nightly bedtime routine. Upon finding out her classmates don't have to bathe or brush or brush their teeth she resents her parents. Her friends offer to have her sleepover so she can see what they do. As you can imagine, the night time rituals
- [Mood Music for Writing](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1525) - Some writers use music to set the mood while they are writing. They may listen to a specific time period to conjure a mood or get into the mindset of a character. In general, I'm not one of those writers. In fact, I rarely listen to music at all when I write. I find I can
- [WordPress Plug-ins](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1516) - I've been adding some WordPress plug-ins to the site today and signed up for Technorati. Let's hope nothing breaks! Technorati Profile
- [May 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1442) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in May: 0 Rejections in May: 0 Submissions sent out in May: 3 Total stories/poems/contests pending responses: 4 Didn't I say May had better watch out for me? :) Back in April I submitted a poem for a contest and the
- [Writo De Mayo](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1495) - Last year and this year I've participated in a challenge called Writo De Mayo. It has a lot more flexibility than NaNoWriMo. The participant chooses the goal. I've seen goals of "writing # words daily", "writing drabble/poem each day", and "finish reading book/research for novel". This year my goal was to have a second draft
- [Talking Craft](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1488) - One of the things I miss about a local writing group is the discussion about craft. Each writer has his or her own method of writing. The manner in which we get a beginning, a middle and an ending is as unique as the writer. It's difficult to agree on what makes a book "good" or
- [Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1469) - When I first began hearing about this book I thought the cover was pretty. The title made me think it might deal with a chocolate shop in a hotel. I was mistaken. The Panama Hotel in Seattle becomes a landmark in Henry Lee's life of a bittersweet time for him during World War II. In
- [What Makes a Memorable Villain?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1463) - A while back I wrote about unlikeable characters and villains.  One of my writing lists had a recent discussion about villains. What makes a villain memorable? How can the writer make a villain that is more than a two-sided paper cutout? For some, the villain had to be "bad" but have humane qualities. For others, memorable villains
- [The Stepsister Scheme Review](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1452) - Niteblade has announced the table of contents for the June issue. You'll find my review of The Stepsister Scheme by Jim C. Hines in the issue. If you want to read it early, it's available on the Niteblade News page. :)
- [Ideas](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1449) - One common question asked of writers is "Where do you get your ideas?" They rarely come from the same place each time. The problem with ideas is the lack of accompanying instructions. I keep a writing journal where I jot ideas, overheard conversations and so on. My PDA holds a memo of blog post ideas
- [Discomfort is Okay](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1438) - It feels safe to have routines but a little discomfort now and then can be good. It provides little ways for us to evaluate why we do certain things and expands our horizons. Why do I write first person in short stories but novels in third person? Maybe it's time to change things up a bit
- ["Sister Margaret" Giveaway Winner!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1435) - Congratulations to Joyce Sterling Scarbrough for winning her own copy of "Sister Margaret" by Rhonda Parrish! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to have more giveaways and author visits soon.
- [April 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1303) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in April: 0 Rejections in April: 0 Submissions sent out in April: 1 Total stories/poems/contests pending responses: 1 You know what makes a successful author, right? Perseverance. That means writing, revising and sending out material. This was not a month where
- [Abiding Hope and Love Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1425) - I'm happy to announce the winner Connie Arnold's poetry collection, Abiding Hope and Love, is Brenda LaVelle!! I've emailed Brenda about where to send her autographed copy of Abiding Hope and Love. If you didn't win this giveaway, I'm sure Connie will be touring again for her poetry collection and you'll get another chance. You
- [Abiding Hope and Love Giveaway and Excerpts](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1361) - Connie Arnold has graciously provided a signed copy of Abiding Hope and Love for one of my lucky readers. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment between now and Wednesday, April 29th at 11:30pm Eastern to let me know of your interest. This is open to international postal addresses. The winner
- [Secondary Characters = <3     - Guest Post by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1419) - Have you ever fallen in love with a character in a story? How often is it a member of the supporting cast? It happens to me all the time. When I read "Breathers" by S.G. Browne my favorite character wasn't the main character Andy, but his best friend Jerry. In Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book"
- [Sister Margaret by Rhonda Parrish](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1406) - Here's a summary of "Sister Margaret", a Coffee Break selection released by Eternal Press earlier this month. Michael has always felt bad about the way he treated his friend Charmaine when they were younger, even going so far as to blame himself for her becoming a prostitute. Now she's a priestess to Rakkir, the god
- [Meet Rhonda Parrish!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1383) - I've known Rhonda Parrish for several years and am always amazed by her latest accomplishments.   In addition to inspiring other writers through an online writing community, she edits Niteblade and somehow manages to find the time to write original material.  Her story, "Sister Margaret", was recently published by Eternal Press. In celebration of the occasion, Rhonda allowed me to
- [Follow Me by Joanna Scott](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1389) -  The cover to Follow Me is intriguing. Is the female running to or from something? The first paragraph of the book jacket doesn't answer the question but it pulled me into the story. On a summer day in 1946, Sally Werner, the precocious daughter of hardscrabble Pennsylvania farmers, accepts her cousin Daniel's invitation to
- [Joanna Scott Blog Tour](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1344) - Joanna Scott is the author of four novels, including 1997 Pulitzer Prize finalist The Manikin, and a short story collection, Various Antidotes, which was a finalist for the 1995 PEN/Faulkner Award. She has received a MacArthur Fellowship and a Lannan Award. She lives in Rochester, New York. On Monday she is on a blog tour for
- [Interview with Connie Arnold](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1357) - Connie Arnold is the author of two poetry collections - Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace and Abiding Hope and Love. She lives in North Carolina with her husband Tom, and they have two children and three small grandsons. Connie lives with the daily challenges of lupus, and the pain and weakness it causes. I
- [Upcoming Visitors](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1350) - I have some guests stopping by the next two weeks. Please come back and make them feel welcome. April 23rd - Connie Arnold interview, excerpts and giveaway! April 27th - Book review of Joanna Scott's newly published book, Follow Me. April 28th and 29th - Review of Sister Margaret by Rhonda Parrish along with an interview.  Rhonda will
- [Tax Day](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1348) - It's Tax Day in the United States but there are a few places offering treats. Starting at lunchtime McDonalds offers a Quarter Pounder or Big Mac for 15 cents with the purchase of another at full price. MaggieMoo's is offering a free scoop today. Diners can get 15% off their bill at P.F. Chang's. The
- [Wolfsbane and Mistletoe edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1261) - The premise behind this short story collection is throw the words "Christmas" and "werewolves" at a bunch of authors and see what happens. The stories are as varied as the writers. Some use Christmas as a focus and others use it merely as a time frame for the story. All involve werewolves but only one
- [Poem of the Month - Gravy ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1338) - In a twist to the Story of the Month feature, I'd like to highlight a poem for National Poetry Month. My husband introduced me to it while the first Resident Corgi was going through chemotherapy. Except for the first six or seven weeks of his life, Zilla was with us for an unforgettable eleven years. The
- [Magic, Mensa and Mayhem by Karina Fabian](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1309) - This year the Mensa World Gathering is being held in Florida at BillyBeaver(TM)'s Fantasyland and several Faerie citizens have been invited. The Gap between the Mundane and Faerie dimensions hasn't been open long and with rumors of an upcoming war amongst the High Elves Bishop Aiden wants Vern and Sister Grace to keep an eye on things.Â
- [Meet Karina Fabian!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1305) - Last week you were introduced to today's guest, Karina Fabian. I was fortunate enough to conduct an interview with her via email about her writing interests and the characters in Magic, Mensa and Mayhem. Amber: I feel like I've known Vern forever because I've heard about him for quite some time. I'm surprised Magic, Mensa
- [Introduction to Vern and Grace](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1307) - I wanted to take a moment of your time to introduce you to Vern and Sister Grace, the stars of Magic, Mensa and Mayhem. Vern is your average North African Faerie Wyvern with a not-so average lifestyle. Immortal and androgynous, he and his kind are no more evil than any other natural phenomenon. In fact,
- [March 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1301) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in March: 0 Rejections in March: 2 Submissions sent out in March: 0 Total stories/poems/contests pending responses: 0 I'm assuming the three poems I sent to a contest are not winners. April 19th is when the top eight poems will be
- [Creating a Magic System - Guest Post by Karina Fabian](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1279) - Creating a Magic System By Karina L. Fabian  Amber asked me to write a little about how magic works in the Faerie world and how I came up with its rules and philosophies. I'll be frank--a lot of it is working itself out in the stories, so with each story or book where magic
- [Magic, Mensa and Mayhem Next Week!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1289) - Next week Karina Fabian will be stopping by for a visit. If you don't already know Karina here is some information to introduce you to her.  After being a straight-A student, Karina now cultivates Fs: Family, Faith, Fiction and Fun. Winner of an EPPIE award for best sci-fi (Infinite Space, Infinite God) and a
- [Reminder: Karina Fabian Stopping By April 7th](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1284) - April 7th is Karina Fabian Day! You'll be able to read my review of her newest book, see what Karina had to say in her interview and get her thoughts on Creating a Magic System. Until then... enjoy the book trailer for Magic, Mensa and Mayhem! Magic, Mensa and Mayhem
- [Kitty Norville Book Giveaway!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1179) - By this afternoon I'll have reviews up for the two most recent books in Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville Series - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand and Kitty Raises Hell. Each book in the series stands on its own. However, if you want to get started at the beginning I have a prize package to give away
- [Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1239) -  Kitty knows something from Las Vegas has followed her home to Denver. It smells of brimstone, uses fire and seems to have hands although she can't see them. This apparent demon begins widening its circle of destruction from Kitty to her pack and eventually the streets of Denver. Along the way, Kitty becomes involved
- [Interview With Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1203) - Today is Carrie Vaughn Day while she is doing a virtual tour for Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand and Kitty Raises Hell. The series has been great fun for me to read and review. I'm so pleased that I was able to send some questions to Carrie and be able to share her answers
- [Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1233) - Kitty and Ben now engaged. Like all things in Kitty's life... nothing goes as planned. They decide to elope and have a Las Vegas wedding. Ozzie, her boss, approaches Kitty about doing a live studio show while she's there. It's her chance to do a tv show on her terms this time. The trip turns
- [Upcoming Visitors](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1191) - Things have been quiet here as I get ready for some visitors to stop by the blog over the next few weeks. This Wednesday is Carrie Vaughn Day! I'll have my reviews of her two most recently published Kitty Norville books available for you and a little something extra. :) On April 7th Karina Fabian will
- [Trying New Things](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1175) - As you may recall, last week I was scheduled to attend a knife skills class. Only two students drew blood and none of it was mine! Besides making nicer looking food with a more even cooking time, I have some new characters walking around in my head. Now I have to get them all down on
- [Kitty and the Silver Bullet](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1096) - One of Kitty Norville's guiding principles is her lyncanthropy is a disease and she must live within the confines setup by human society if she's going to be happy. The wolf side of her nature has different rules from her human side. The two sides often conflict leaving Kitty to make some hard choices. I love it.
- [Book Giveaway Carnival Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1158) - I want to thank everyone that participated in the Book Giveaway Carnival sponsored by Tracy of Book Room Reviews and who stopped by to enter my giveaway for a paperback copy of Knockemstiff and a bookmark. Both the book and the bookmark were produced by Ohioans. The paperback copy of Knockemstiff gets released tomorrow. I've received
- [Good to Try New Things](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1154) - It's nearly always good to try new things. Baking is something I enjoy doing. I've always found it more fun than cooking. Many times cooking requires constant attention. I'd much rather let something be and then check on it when it's nearly done. Tonight I'll be attending a hands-on cooking class covering basic knife skills.Â
- [Book Giveaway Carnival - Going Local!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1105) - ***THIS IS A STICKY POST THAT WILL BE REMOVED ON MARCH 9TH. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO READ MY REVIEWS AND WRITING.*** This time I'm participating in Tracy's Book Giveaway Carnival. My theme for this giveaway is local. I'm giving away a book and a bookmark created by Ohioans. Donald Ray Pollock grew up in Knockemstiff,
- [Story of the Month - "Beluga, Beluga"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=917) - "Beluga, Beluga" was published in the Fall 2008 edition of Sotto Voce. Nothing happens as expected in this story by Mark Leahy. The first sentence immediately grabs the reader.  "I wake up on the foam mattress on my sister's floor and for an hour the cat and I watch squirrels dart across the living room
- [How Not To Get Your Book Reviewed](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1087) - I occasionally get emails about reviewing a book and hosting the author for a blog tour. If the synopsis interests me I begin digging what I can to see if I would enjoy the book. After all, it could be embarrassing to host the author and not enjoy something about the book, right? Recently I
- [Wrapping It Up and The Next Step](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1139) - This is my final post (for now) on how newer authors can get their books reviewed by bloggers. Not every book is available through Amazon and not all authors can afford to spend all the money they make from book sales on promotion. Some authors find it's easiest to set aside an hour or two
- [Friends and Strangers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1129) - Welcome to the next installment in my series on "How To Get Your Book Reviewed". It can take a while (months or years) to build up a following on a blog. As a newer author about to embark on a blog tour this isn't enough time to get beyond a small group of regular followers.Â
- [Show Me Your Words](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1122) - This is the third post in my series on "How To Get Your Book Reviewed". If you've read the first two posts then you've managed to setup a site so a potential reviewer can learn more about you and/or your book. In a bookstore, potential buyers pick up the book, read a blurb on the
- [Let Me Find You Online](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1095) - This is my second post in the series "How To Get Your Book Reviewed". Everyone has a right to privacy but when you've written a book if you plan on doing blog tours or using other promotions via the internet, your readers and reviewers must be able to locate you or your book. Have a
- [Book Review in March Issue of Niteblade](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1100) - I forgot to mention yesterday... my lastest published review is in the March issue of Niteblade. The Spaces Between Your Screams is a good collection of horror short stories.
- [Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1048) - After Kitty's traumatic experience in Washington she decides it's time for a vacation. As a former college English major she romanticizes being alone in a cabin to write her memoirs. The book is not coming along at all and being in the woods makes the Wolf in her want to come out more often. A
- [June 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=70) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in June: 0 Rejections in June: 0 Submissions sent out in June: 1 Total stories/poems pending responses: 5 Pending responses include two poems to one market, a drabble under consideration at one market, a short story under consideration at
- [May 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=56) - No depression allowed for how May turned out! I completed my writing challenge (which I'll write more about tomorrow) and my latest book review for Niteblade hit the internet late last night. These statistics are all for short stories or poems. Book reviews are not included. Sales in May: 0 Rejections in May: 1 and 1 assumed
- [April 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=45) - These statistics are all for short stories or poems. Book reviews are not included. Sales in April: 0 Rejections in April: 0 Submissions sent out in April: 1 Total stories/poems pending responses: 5 Pending responses include a flash fiction piece with an expected response time of six months (I sent it out in October 2007,
- [March 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=35) - These statistics are all for short stories or poems. Book reviews are not included. Sales in March: 0 Rejections in March: 2 Submissions sent out in March: 0 Total stories/poems pending responses: 4 The two rejections were poems sent to one market. Pending responses include a flash fiction piece with an expected response time of six months
- [February 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=15) - These statistics are all for short stories or poems. Book reviews are not included. This may end up being depressing so I may not do it every month. :) Sales in February: 0 Rejections in February: 0 Submissions sent out in February: 1 Total stories/poems pending responses: 4 One of my goals this year is
- [July 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=84) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in July: 0 Rejections in July: 1 Submissions sent out in July: 3 Total stories/poems pending responses: 7 Pending responses include two poems to one market, a drabble under consideration at one market, two short stories sent to
- [August 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=229) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in August: 0 Rejections in August: 4 Submissions sent out in August: 3 Total stories/poems pending responses: 3 Pending responses include a drabble under consideration at one market and two short stories at two different markets.  I don't do simultaneous submissions very
- [October 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=557) - Sorry about posting this a day late; I spent most of yesterday driving back to Ohio from North Carolina. To be honest, I didn't do any of the driving. Mostly I read and slept. My beach vacation is over. These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included.
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Official Participants](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=308) - Here it is! This is the official list of the blogs participating in Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Many of them will have special giveaways as part of the festivities. 1 More Chapter 2 Kids and Tired Book Reviews 248 Book Club The 3 R's: Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness 49 Writers No Books 4 the Love
- [Literary Rock Stars and The Quills](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=66) - I think nearly every industry has rock stars in it. Rock stars are usually recognizable to non-industry people and are the ones people want to be around. Sometimes rock stars are only known to the people that follow that genre or subject matter. I think a list of author rock stars would include Stephen King, Neil
- [An Hour of Comedy](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=853) - Friday evening was fun. When I arrived they were accepting raffle entries to win two tickets to the next "Evenings With Authors" night. Three Dog Bakery was a sponsor and there was a big basket with little treat bags. Tom Holiday with the Board of Trustees served as the host. He introduced Markoe and they started
- [Not a Villain - Just an Unlikable Character!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=699) - One thing I've been told repeatedly as a writer is to make the main character likable or provide something that makes the reader connect with the character. I recently reviewed a book in which the main character was unlikable. The character was so unpleasant I kept wanting to put the book down unfinished but didn't. If
- [Sweetsmoke by David Fuller](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=721) - Caribousmom is where I first read anything about this book. It was in the newly released section of the library recently and recognizing the name as one I wanted to read, it came home with me that day. Set in 1862 during the Civil War, the reader is introduced to Cassius, a carpenter and slave
- [Happy Holidays!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=730) - I hope the holiday season has been good to everyone and may the New Year bring only the best!
- [Last Minute Book Gift Ideas](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=716) - I know some people wait until the last minute to buy gifts and this can sometimes backfire. You have the perfect gift in mind but when you get to the store it's out of stock. It's always good to have a back-up plan. If you need last minute book ideas I have a few places
- [Henning Mankell/Kurt Wallander News!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=710) - I recently discovered that three of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander books have been made into movies for the BBC starring Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallander. And Mankell is working on another Wallander book! The movies will air in the United States on PBS in the spring. Apparently many movies with Kurt Wallander as the main character
- [Things The Grandchildren Should Know by Mark Oliver Everett](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=680) - Things the Grandchildren Should Know is a memoir by Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of the band Eels. He answers to "E" which may explain why people who saw me with the book last week did not know him by name but had heard of the Eels. The title and the cover are not a good combination. Several
- [Interview with Mark LaFlamme](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=675) - For today I have an interview conducted with Mark LaFlamme through email. If you have not read my review of his latest novel, DIRT: An American Campaign, you may want to read it first. There are no spoilers in the review or this interview. I'm happy Mark was able to spare some time from his
- [DIRT: An American Campaign by Mark LaFlamme](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=658) - DIRT: An American Campaign is the latest book available by Mark LaFlamme. The first chapter is available for viewing on BookLocker. It was the strength of the writing in this chapter that made me want to read it. Governor Frank Cotton is a Republican hoping to be named as the party's candidate during the presidential primaries.Â
- [Reading Lots and Posting Soon!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=667) - Right now I'm trying to read three different books while I am busy with baking and wrapping gifts for the holidays. The holiday cards should be ready to go by Monday. On Monday there will a review of Mark LaFlamme's book, DIRT: An American Campaign. I know I promised it back in October but right after
- [The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Towards Perfection by Michael Ruhlman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=605) - This is the first Michael Ruhlman book I've read. Since it is one of his early efforts I found a clumsy sentence here or there that brought me out of the life of a chef but the conversational tone and explanations was able to pull me back in. My introduction to Ruhlman (and Michael Symon) was the
- [Story of the Month - "Edges" ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=105) - I read this story in June but lately the memory of it keeps returning. It's likely due to a combination of the creepiness of the story, Marge Simon's artwork, and Guy Maddin. What does Guy Maddin have to do with it? The last decade or so when I see images of Canadian hockey players I think of Maddin's movies...
- [November 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=639) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in November: 0 Rejections in November: 1 Submissions sent out in November: 0 Total stories/poems pending responses: 0 The flash fiction piece I sent out last month received a rejection. The market provides feedback on submissions from the editors and
- [NaNoWriMo Progress - Weeks Three and Four](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=620) - Week Three - Dated 11/19/08 I learned that it is near impossible to write while at work. Granted, it's something I knew already but it was confirmed yesterday. We have some slow periods but the pace always seems to pick up in November. For the most part I have tried to write each day even
- [More Awards and Nominations](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=630) - I've just found out about a relatively new award for prose fiction under 1000 words written in English. It is called the Micro Award. The nominations for the 2nd Annual Micro Award are due by December 31st, 2008. Only short stories (no poems, non-fiction pieces, or translations) are accepted. The author of the winning story
- [Issue #6 of Niteblade is Available!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=626) - It is December 1st and that means Issue #6 of Niteblade is available! Inside is one of my book reviews. Rhonda is so full of awesome. She completed NaNoWriMo 2008 and got the latest issue out on time. Rhonda has a special offer for five bloggers right now. The ad free .pdf version of Niteblade
- [Apex Book Company Has Goodies!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=615) - The annual raffle is still going on until December 10th with goodies for writers and readers alike! The writer in your life could win a critique of their work (this is always good when the same people have read five or six different versions of the same piece) or you could win some awesome books.Â
- [Giving a Little Thanks](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=607) - Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States. As usual, I will be celebrating the holiday with my husband's family. My parents make the drive from the middle of nowheresville to join us for the holiday. For many years it was the same people around the table with an addition or two as a cousin or
- [NaNoWriMo 2008 Progress - Weeks One and Two](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=564) - Week One - Dated 11/04/08 Right now I'm on track for completing 50,000 words by the end of the month. I've not reached my daily word count goal but some writing sessions are more productive than others. One thing I've been disappointed in is my lack of NaNoisms. These are funny, unintentional typos. Sometimes a
- [Where Has the Time Gone?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=593) - The NaNoWriMo forums are broken up into many topic areas. Under Life During NaNo novelists can discuss how well it's going for them. For the novelists in distress there is an area titled "NaNoWriMo Ate My Soul" but what I am really feeling is "NaNoWriMo Ate My Time"! Right now I have about a half
- [2008 Weblog Awards ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=574) - I have to thank Natasha of Maw Books Blog for the 411 on the Weblog Awards! The nominations for the 2008 Weblog Awards have begun pouring in with actual voting for the 48 categories set to begin on December 1st, 2008. It's always neat when bloggers find out people like their blogs enough to tell other
- [November Giveaway](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=568) - Now that the US election is over, many people will have freetime on their hands. They don't have all the election stuff to follow like they did over the last few months. How better to utilize that time than to go searching for some free books? Some of your favorite or soon-to-be favorite authors may
- [NaNoWriMo - Inspiring Others To Give!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=552) - One of the good things to come out of NaNoWriMo is the donation program and how it inspires others to give. Donations can be made directly to The Office of Letters and Light or through the purchase of NaNoWriMo related items in their shop. The first year I participated in NaNoWriMo the donations (after operating
- [NaNoWriMo - Thoughts from Published Novelists & 2008 Pep Talks](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=543) - One of the things that makes NaNoWriMo fun is taking the pressure off writing. Yes, there is pressure to write 50,000 words but some of the pressure is alleviated by focusing on quantity instead of quality. It's difficult to tie up one's inner editor who wants to correct all spelling and grammar mistakes immediately. Lots of
- [Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=539) - St. Martin's Press sent me a copy of this book as part of their Reading Group Gold program. I first heard about it a month or so ago and wondered how I could not have heard of it before now. Movie rights have been sold and it's been translated into other languages. Apparently I've been
- [More on The Muse Online Writers Conference](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=533) - I'm at Topsail Beach this week in North Carolina on vacation. I may be taking a break from my day to day responsibilities but I've not been taking a break from my writing. One of the workshops I attended at The Muse Online Writers Conference was "Write that Bio With Sheri Gormley". Sheri is the
- [Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=523) - In September I received a copy of Any Given Doomsday as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program. Its release date is set for November 4th, 2008. In Any Given Doomsday, the reader meets Elizabeth Phoenix, a former cop with psychometric powers. Ruthie, her foster mother and the only person who ever truly loved her, is
- [NaNoWriMo - What is it?  And How is it Pronounced?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=517) - What is NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month, known as NaNoWriMo, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November. The brainchild of Chris Baty, it began in July 1999 with twenty-one participants. The writing event was moved to November and the number of participants grew each year. I think once word spread and internet technology was used for registration it
- [Some Nifty Reminder Tools](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=459) - Writers and readers alike are always looking for tools that will help them stay organized. The variety available is endless. Some are for specific things like shared calendars or birthday/anniversary reminders. I found out about three recently but haven't put any of them in action. Here they are in alphabetical order: IWantSandy.com - You can email
- [The Muse Online Writers Conference is Educational!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=508) - My eyes hurt, I'm tired and a callous is forming on my mouse wheel finger. This is the current cost of The Muse Online Writers Conference this year. Great, isn't it? When I first heard of the conference I thought to myself, "It's online and it's free. It's probably not going to be very good." I
- [Upcoming Reviews!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=506) - I've taken a breakfrom reading the last few days so I can finish my reviews on Dirt: An American Campaign, Any Given Doomsday, and the Twilight Series for the blog. It feels weird not to be carrying a book around with me. I'm also participating in the Muse 2008 Writers Online Conference. There's homework and writing
- [Kelly Link - Magic for Beginners Free Download](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=500) - I heard about the free download of Kelly Link's Magic for Beginners yesterday and thought I'd share it. If you're a fan of short stories in the magical realism vein then this should be a book for you! My favorites are "The Hortlak", "Catskin" and "Stone Animals". I read this in January 2007 while on
- [No Short Story This Month](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=491) - I usually highlight a short story on the 7th of every month. Really the only short stories I got to read were in the September issue of The First Line and the double issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction. There isn't anything that keeps coming back to me so I'm going to skip one for
- [Six Interesting Things About Me Or My Work](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=484) - Rhonda requested I post a few interesting tidbits about me or my work. Since my blog has been more about reviewing lately I thought it would be good to focus on the writing side of me for a bit. On the surface it's an easy enough request to find six things but because I live
- [Spotlight: The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=472) - This was another book I decided to read during Banned Books Week. I began reading it yesterday and finished it up today which is why the review is up a day after the week ended. Why Has This Book Been Challenged? Children performing magic or witchcraft. Summary David Stanley's mother has been dead for a year
- [Spotlight: In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=464) - Why has this book been challenged? The objection to this book is the nudity of Mickey, the main character.  Some have stated it is gratuitous. Also, it could be taken as the first step to using pornography in the future. Summary of the Book Mickey is in bed when he hears noises. He yells for the
- [Cybils Awards Nominations are Now Open!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=461) - Nominations for the third annual Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (the Cybils) will be open Wednesday, October 1st through Wednesday, October 15th. The goal of the Cybils team (some 100 bloggers) is to highlight books that are high in both literary quality and kid appeal. The Cybils were founded by Anne Boles Levy
- [September 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=452) - These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in September: 1 Rejections in September: 2 Submissions sent out in September: 0 Total stories/poems pending responses: 1 Did you see my published Flash Fiction piece yet? It was in the September issue of The Shine Journal. You can read
- [Tuesday Thingers: Which Banned Books Have You Read?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=448) - Taken from Boston Bibliophile's blog: For this week's Tuesday Thingers, I've copied the list of the most-challenged books of the 1990s straight from the ALA website. I've highlighted the ones I've read. Highlight what you've read, and italicize what you have in your LT library. (I only have a few read books in my LibraryThing
- [Win A Trip to the Texas Book Festival](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=443) - I just read about this earlier today on Helen Ginger's blog. The Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas is giving away a trip for two to the festival which is from October 30th to November 3rd this year. (This grand prize includes airfare and accommodations.) Second prize is a Fort Worth Arts and Culture Tour (this
- [Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=409) - Faceless Killers introduces the Swedish detective, Kurt Wallander, to US readers. (There are approximately a dozen books featuring Wallander but not all have been translated into English.) One cold evening, an elderly farm couple is attacked. The husband is killed and the wife is found barely alive. She's able to offer clues to solve the crime
- [August Giveaways!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=210) - August is nearly over and I haven't posted any book giveaways for you. Shame on me! Reading With Monie is giving away an advance reader copy of American Widow. The graphic novel will be released on September 9th. The author's husband started a new job at the World Trade Center on September 10th, 2001. The novel
- [ALA Read and Author Series Posters](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=426) - While looking at the ALA site for Banned Book Week I came across the current Celebrity READ posters in their shop. It reminded me that during high school I had the David Bowie poster hanging on my wall. I don't recall how I got it. It seems like it should have been a prize for
- [Celebrate Banned Book Week](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=420) - This year Banned Book Week is Saturday, September 27th through Saturday, October 4th. How are you going to celebrate? Several cities in the US have events planned. I'll pick one of the books on the challenged list and read it.
- [The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction - Oct/Nov 2008 Issue](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=415) - Gordon Van Gelder, Publisher/Editor, of the magazine offered over a dozen copies of the October/November 2008 issue to bloggers. I was one of the lucky ones. I've heard of the magazine for years and read some of the contents but never actually read an entire issue until now. This is one of those magazines meant to be
- [Winner of My First Giveaway for Book Blogger Appreciation Week!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=369) - I've been reading all of the comments to the You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story giveaway. There is as much variety in your choices as there are choices to choose from! Whenever I'm asked to name my favorite movie I can't decide. I have a top five list. These are movies that I
- [Reminder - Second Book Blogger Appreciation Week Giveaway ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=392) - The giveaway for the erotica ebook The Duchess by Rhonda Lee is still open. This week I'll have some wrap-up posts about Book Blogger Appreciation Week and some reviews.
- [Winner of My Second Book Giveaway for Book Blogger Appreciation Week](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=404) - Congratulations to Laura K for winning an ebook copy of The Duchess by Rhonda Lee. Rhonda should be emailing you the ebook soon. Thank you to Rhonda for providing the ebook for the giveaway!
- [Another Book Giveaway for Book Blogger Appreciation Week!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=347) - In appreciation of book bloggers, Rhonda Lee has provided an electronic copy of her book, The Duchess, for a giveaway on my blog! The Duchess was released earlier this month by Eternal Press. It is presently the third bestselling Eternal Press item on Fictionwise. You can preview Chapter 1 to see if this erotica book will
- [Book Blogging Survey Answers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=390) - Amy from My Friend Amy sent all of the official blog participants these survey questions. I thought I'd answer them and share them with you. 1) What is the craziest place you've ever read? I suppose the craziest place would be wherever I can take my PDA with me. The last year or so I've
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week Award Winners!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=384) - In case you weren't able to travel all over the internet this week, here is a list of the winners: Best Meme/Carnival/Event - My Friend Amy (Book Blogger Appreciation Week) Best Commenter/Commentator - Musings of a Bookish Kitty and Rip My Bodice Best Design - Bookgasm Best Book Club Blog - Reading Group Guides Most
- [Thank You to Amy of My Friend Amy](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=375) - This summer, after book blogging was patronized in the mainstream media, Amy from My Friend Amy made a suggestion that we celebrate book blogging. From that idea, Book Blogger Appreciation Week was born. Many of us have participated in interviews, contests, giveaways, and the awards process. Really, this never would have happened were it not
- [Brag About Yourself!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=357) - I feel like myself now. The cable at home has been restored and I am once again connected to the internet at any time of the day I want. Woo hoo! Each day, My Friend Amy has been asking a question for Book Bloggers and Readers to answer. Now that I'm back on my feet, I
- [Book Giveaway for Book Blogger Appreciation Week!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=319) - Just in time for Book Blogger Appreciation Week I won two copies of You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story by Richard Schickel and George Perry. I'm keeping one of these nice five pound coffee table books for my library and I'm giving the other one away to my readers! The book is a
- [Blogging Tips](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=362) - The topic posted over at My Friend Amy for Day #3 was about blogging. We've been doing a great job talking about books, but what about blogging? It's half of what we do. What better way to show our appreciation than to share our very best tips. So, today, I ask you to answer two
- [Greywalker and Poltergeist by Kat Richardson](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=327) - Kat Richardson has begun a book tour for the release of Underground - the third book in the Greywalker series. Blog posts about the tour is what brought her and the series to my attention. I thought Underground sounded interesting so I decided to read Greywalker and Poltergeist first so I wouldn't be behind. As
- [Quick Update on Power](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=339) - It seems I have power at home once more but no internet access so I'm still scrambling for wifi access when I can. :)  The responses to the giveaway and the interview have been wonderful. I'm so happy to see so many new friends stop by. I should have another giveaway posted this evening
- [I've Been Interviewed!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=330) - Jen Forbus was kind enough to interview me for Book Blogger Appreciation Week. You can find the interview on her blog. Enjoy!
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Awards Presentation Schedule](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=312) - The votes have been tallied! So that every blog nominated can enjoy the spotlight, these awards will be presented Wednesday morning through Thursday night at the following blogs. These blogs were asked to host because they jumped in early with their support for Book Blogger Appreciation Week. I can't wait to see and meet the winners!
- [We're Okay!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=305) - The winds from Hurricane Ike hit Ohio yesterday. My house lost power yesterday afternoon and I suspect we won't have it or cable/phones for several more days yet. The street next to us had several tree branches come down on power lines. One lane of traffic is blocked by trees. At least one street lamp
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Official Giveaway Post](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=297) - Â If you follow along for the festivities of BBAW at My Friend Amy, you will find many chances to win LOTS of goodies! Like what? Well have a look below. All of these things will be given away between September 15-19. There will be a huge variety of ways to win them and giveaways
- [Lit Flicks Challenge Meme](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=289) - As part of the Lit Flicks Challenge, a meme has been posted and I thought I'd share my answers with you. Feel free to share your own answers! 1. Are you more likely to see a movie if it’s based on a book? It really depends on whether or not the book is something I've ever
- [The Cloud Factory](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=265) - Several weeks ago my husband and I went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a weekend. While there we got to see the Cloud Factory first hand. I don't know who came up with the term "Cloud Factory" but Michael Chabon uses it in his book The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. At one point in time I was
- [Book Blogger Appreciation Week - Contest for Book Blog Readers!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=282) - Well, Readers, Book Blogger Appreciation Week wouldn't be happening if you weren't reading our blogs! To show appreciation for you, Jennifer at The Literate Housewife Review is holding a contest. Entries emailed to her finishing the sentence "I read book blogs because..." by Saturday, September 13th will have a chance at winning lots of books.Â
- [Reading & Blogging for Darfur](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=269) - There are so many people blogging about themselves and their interests on the internet it's a bit hard to keep up with it all. Today I'd like to introduce you to Natasha Maw. She blogs about books and decided she wanted to make a difference. This September she's Reading & Blogging for Darfur. For every
- [Story of the Month - "The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=259) - It's easy to pigeonhole some authors by the genre or format of their work. Stephen King is not one of them. His work has been published in print, e-book, comic book and multimedia forms. He can write horror, mystery, non-fiction, short stories and novels. And yes... he's even working on a musical with John Mellencamp.Â
- [Story of the Month - "Say It With Flowers" ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=74) - This month's short story is another selection from Every Day Fiction. "Say It With Flowers" by Tels Merrick appeared in the June issue. It's not easy picking a new story each month because it can be difficult to define what makes a story stick in my head weeks after reading it. For this story, it's
- [Story of the Month - "Dead Dog Rising" ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=60) - The short story for this month is "Dead Dog Rising" by Kate Hill Cantrill. It was most recently published in Issue 20 of SmokeLong Quarterly. First, I'm a sucker for dogs. While I know they are animals I accept that they have feelings, needs and thoughts like humans. Sometimes these can be articulated with a
- [Book Blogger Apprecation Week Finalists Announced!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=249) -  I received an email today from Amy at My Friend Amy's Blog with an announcement regarding the finalists for the Book Blogger Appreciation Week Awards Nominations. She's placed the links to the finalists on this page. The poll for voting can be found on this page. Voting is open until September 12th.
- [Lit Flicks Challenge Begins](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=235) - During the last few months I've come across different book challenges on book reviewer blogs. Each one has a different premise and/or goal. I've come across a challenge that is nearly tailor made for me. It's the Lit Flicks Challenge! Here are some of the rules: Challenge runs from September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. Read
- ["The Monster Under the Bed" at The Shine Journal!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=239) - In May I participated in a writing challenge where I wrote one short story a day based on a writing prompt. One of my flash fiction pieces "The Monster Under the Bed" has been chosen for the Twinklings page in the September issue of The Shine Journal. The Twinklings page is reserved for short stories that are
- [The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=137) - This book was described to me as the "smart person's version of The Da Vinci Code." Since I've only read The Rule of Four, I can't compare the two books for you and let you know if the description is true or not. What I can tell you is that this book kept my attention
- [Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=153) - Steve Martin is known in the publishing world for his fiction books so this was a little bit of a departure. In Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life he chronicles his stand-up career beginning with how he got his start in show business and ending with his decision to pack it all away. Literally. Steve
- [Quick Book Blogger Appreciation Week Update!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=207) - I received an email today that some new categories have been added to the nominations. They are: Most Altruistic Blog Funniest/Most Humorous Blog Best Sci-fi/fantasy/horror/spec-fic blog Best Commenter/commentator If you've already sent in your nominations you can send in another email!
- [Pecha Kucha Night Part 3](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=177) - My other posts about Pecha Kucha can be found here and here. Without further ado here is information on the last half of the presentations: Lisa Dillman / Food Writer / The Dinner Process - Lisa wasn't always a waitress. At one time she used to sit in a cubicle creating PowerPoint presentations. Her presentation
- [Coming Up: Book Blogger Appreciation Week Sept. 15 - 19](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=142) -  During the week of September 15th to September 19th, My Friend Amy will be holding Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW). In addition to special drawings for book reviewers, she has a contest planned for readers. Amy has opened up BBAW Award Nominations. Nominate your favorite book bloggers for awards until 8/31/2008. Stop on by
- [Pecha Kucha Night Part 2](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=164) - The first part of my post about Pecha Kucha Volume 7 in Columbus can be found here. Soon Part 3 will be posted. One of the wonderful things about Pecha Kucha Night is the variety in the presenters. Even people who have the same profession approach similar topics differently. Some of the presenters seemed more
- [Pecha Kucha Night Part 1](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=158) - I spent the evening at Landmark's Gateway Theater for Pecha Kucha Night. It was my first time at the event and I wasn't sure what to expect. It seems the format for the evening is always the same but the venue and presenters change the audience. Some people were dressed up and others were in
- [More TBR Reviews Forthcoming](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=156) - It's Thursday morning. I've begun and finished three books from my TBR pile. More book reviews will be coming soon!
- [Types of Book Reviewers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=100) - One of my online writing groups contains a handful of book reviewers along with authors and marketing personnel. Recently the book reviewers had a discussion about how they got into book reviewing and the types of books they'll review. This got me thinking about the types of book reviewers I've seen. Through my internet travels
- [Free Books: How Do Book Reviewers Get Them?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=144) - Not all book reviewers are paid for their reviews by a publication. They post their reviews on their blogs. With the vast amount of books published each year, a book reviewer could read books from their "to be read" aka TBR pile and be a few years behind the current releases. The best way to create
- [Reviews Done and Preditors and Editors Poll](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=7) - This week I've managed to finish two book reviews and send them off to the editors. I have one more book review assigned to me to finish. Once it's complete, all my assigned book reviews will be off my plate so I can work on some new fiction. The Preditors and Editors polls for 2007 close tomorrow.Â
- [I'm Now On LibraryThing!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=132) - After much debate between Good Reads and LibraryThing I decided to use LibraryThing to keep track of which books I own. It should also assist with keeping track of the books I've read. Several people I know have accounts on both sites; I may get one on Good Reads later but for now, LibraryThing is the
- [Heat By Bill Buford](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=102) - Two weekends ago I finally finished Heat and I'm going to stick with my initial assessment of it. Anyone interested in behind the scenes information about restaurant kitchens should find this book to their liking. It gives great insight into family meals and the hierarchies used to make a kitchen run well. This is written for
- [Story of the Month - "The Weald Maiden's Will"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=47) - The short story I'd like to highlight this month is "The Weald Maiden's Will" by Nicholas Ian Hawkins. It is published in the March edition of Every Day Fiction. Feel free to rate the story or any other story on the site. If you really enjoy the site, don't be shy about making a donation
- [POV Call For Entries Broadcast Season 2009](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=62) - I picked up a postcard yesterday at my husband's work and thought it might be of interest to someone reading this... P.O.V., public television's premier showcase for independent nonfiction film, seeks submissions from all perspectives for broadcast in annual PBS series. P.O.V. welcomes all subjects, styles and lengths. Unfinished films may be eligible for completion
- [How Many Books Can You Read?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=107) - How often do you finish reading a book? Some people are naturally fast readers, some never seem to find the time and others just fall asleep as soon as the pages fall open. Everyone seems to have a different rate depending on the hours that can be spent reading (jobs and kids seem to be
- [Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=94) - I read in a Yahoo headline there was going to be a party and a midnight release for Breaking Dawn, the last book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. In my head I made a connection between midnight movie premieres and midnight book release parties (I think they were started with the Harry Potter
- [Works in Progress](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=10) - A few weeks ago (actually on the 14th) I finished the last book review I had assigned to me. The editor is in Fiji so I have no idea when the reviews will be posted. In general I don't like to talk about the things I have in progress. When talking about the work face
- [Writing Progress This Week](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=33) - A short but intense bout of the flu on Tuesday kept me from one of my writing appointments last week. Does a 50% average mean I flunk writing for the week? :) There is a lot of "business" behind the writing and it's easy to get caught up in it. For instance, on Saturdays I
- [Hopefully Easier to Find Posts](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=83) - I haven't been using the Category and Tag labels as well as I could. Tonight I went through most of the posts and tried to add them into something that would be easier for people to find. It would seem the tags are only visible to me at the moment though. That may be a
- [Final July Giveaway Post!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=82) - It's nearly the end of July and there's a push for blog traffic with giveaways in the air! Bloggy Giveaways is holding its Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Giveaway Carnival. Normally they post a site a day that is giving away something. Let me tell you... the giveaway items for this carnival are all across the board.  I've seen
- [James McBride](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=12) - I must admit the days have really passed me by. I try to update the site each Monday and before I knew it, Monday had come and gone. Spike Lee was the recipient of the Wexner Prize for 2008 and came into town last Monday to receive the prize and participate in some events surrounding the
- [Jeff Smith](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=51) - The last few days I've been busy at The Wexner Center for the Arts. In conjunction with the Cartoon Research Library, the galleries have an exhibit of his work side-by-side with his influences. Friday evening was opening night and Saturday Jeff sat down with Scott McCloud to talk and then they did signings. Show openings are
- [OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists)](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=68) - Today I spent part of the afternoon at the Greater Columbus Art Council's offices for one of their OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists) events. Dawn Friedman, a local freelancer, presented How to Become a Working Artist: What it Takes to Make a Living. Friedman mainly focused on marketing and branding with a few tips thrown in such as "be your
- [Bring On The Heat!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=79) - What a shame my culinary curiosity was almost non-existent in my youth. The last few years I've been more interested in food and how to prepare it. I'm really more of a baker than a cook because I really prefer to mix everything together, stick it in the oven, do something else for how ever
- [Niteblade Anthology and Voting](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=59) - Niteblade is still accepting submissions for its first ever print anthology. It will be a mixture of new material based on Marge Simon's cover artwork and older favorites. You can still read the last four issues online and vote for your favorites from each issue. No book reviews for the anthology from me; it's all
- [Junior Geography Detective Series](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=58) - Elysabeth Eldering's first book in the Junior Geography Detective Series is currently set for an August 2008 publication date. States are featured as a mystery destination with the readers guessing the state after receiving clues and facts about each state. If you know someone who is interested in receiving monthly emails about the series and
- [Milos Forman](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=36) - I know... I know... as you're reading this you are probably wondering if I ever go to any author readings or if I'm just on the sidelines when movie directors come to town. As a matter of fact, I get to do both; I just haven't been to an author reading in a while. Last
- [David Gordon Green](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=34) - Last Friday (a week ago) I attended a screening of Snow Angels where the director, David Gordon Green, introduced the film and then took questions afterwards. I often recommend his movie, Undertow, to other writers that want to get into a literary frame of mind. Snow Angels is based on the novel of the same name written by Stewart O'Nan.Â
- [Terry Moore](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=53) - The creator of Strangers in Paradise and Echo was here last Thursday as part of the events surrounding the Jeff Smith exhibit at The Wexner Center. Initially I liked Strangers in Paradise because the women looked real and their story was interesting. I wasn't really into superheros anymore and had long given up my fantasy
- [Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=8) - About three years ago I met Elmore Hammes at a local NaNoWriMo kickoff party. He's impressed me with the number of novels he can churn out each year and with the quality of his writing. Elmore's been published in The First Line and submitted one of his novels for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. I received
- [2008 Blog-To Show Success!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=81) - I have to give Liz Strauss a round of applause. She pulled off the Second Official Successful-Blog Blog-To Show featuring 260 blogs. Liz accepted blog nominations over a few days. On Saturday she used the post date feature in WordPress to post all of the blogs every minute. It was time consuming for her to read
- [storySouth Million Writers Award Voting](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=75) - Earlier this year I wrote about the storySouth Million Writers Award. Voting for the next Million Writers Award is now open until July 17th. You must vote here. Fortunately, the voting page includes links to each story. I've been reading one or two a day since Wednesday so I should be able to vote on my
- [storySouth's Million Writers Award Update](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=61) - Back in March I noted that nominations were open for storySouth's Million Writers Award for best online short story. The notable stories have been chosen and are being narrowed down to the top ten at the moment. Some excellent online reading can be found there if you're interested.
- [Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=43) - A winner has been chosen! The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award went to Bill Loehfelm for his novel Fresh Kills. Congratulations, Bill!
- [storySouth Million Writers 2008](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=29) - Nominations begin today for the 2008 storySouth Million Writers best short story award and ends March 31st.  Editors can nominate up to three short stories of 1000 words or more that have appeared in their online publication during 2007. Readers can nominate one short story of 1000 words or more. Again, the story had to be published
- [storySouth's Million Writers Award Winner](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=80) - Congratulations to Matt Bell for his winning story "Alex Trebek Never Eats Fried Chicken"! You can read the story on STORYGLOSSIA's site. Congratulations should also be extended to Sruthi Thekkiam for getting second place with her story "Friday Afternoons on Bush Number 51". Current plans include running the award next year. If you're an editor you
- [Janwillem van de Wetering Passes Away](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=78) - I don't normally read The New York Times but I went to their site today. One of the headlines announced the passing of this author. What a shame! He's one of those authors I've greatly enjoyed reading over the years but I'm not aware of anyone who knows of him. That's why it's no surprise
- [More July Giveaways!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=77) - I came across more book giveaways that are taking place this month that may be of interest to some of my visitors. Until July 21st you can win copies of Frank McCourt's books Angela's Ashes and 'Tis. All you need to do is comment on the blog entry at MAW Books. 'Tis is still on
- [Mid-Year Tally](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=76) - An acquaintance of mine gave a mid-year tally of her publications, writings, movies watched, books read, etc. and it inspired me to look at the numbers for my year. read 7 books saw 58 movies wrote 5 book reviews wrote 2 poems wrote 35 short stories (most still in first draft stage) I found I
- [Welcome!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=1) - Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet! I hope to update this space with more news soon.
- [More Giveaways!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=71) - You may recall my last post about book giveaways included The Host by Stephanie Meyer. Her publisher, Hachette Books Group USA, is doing a Summer Reads Giveaway of fourteen books. That should keep you busy the rest of the summer! You can sign up for entries on Trish's blog. The contest ends on July 12th so
- [Fund Drive, Giveaways and a Raffle for Readers](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=67) - Writers (and readers) are very giving people. I regularly donate to an organization that helps make it possible for homeless Corgis with medical costs to get the needed medical attention before finding a new home. CorgiAid just had their 2008 auction and the results are still being totaled. Lisa Scottoline is owned by a Corgi (it's unusual for
- [Why I Didn't Post Yesterday](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=69) - If you follow my blog with any regularity then you know I usually post something every Monday. Last night was an exception. I was busy working on a bio. You ask, "But Amber, don't you have a bio on your site?" Why yes. Yes! I do have a bio on my site. This was a
- [Flash Fiction Flash Newsletter](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=64) - Pam Casto is looking for more subscribers to her Flash Fiction Flash newsletter. I received the June issue yesterday and it has information on flash fiction markets, contests, and who has been recently published. Per Pam: I have three big projects in the works and I'd like to get as many new subscribers as I
- [Busy Writing Month Over!](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=57) - Last month I mentioned May would be a busy writing month. With 45 minutes to spare, I had 31 short stories based on writing prompts written.  There are two more half-written stories where I knew they were going to be longer than the time I had or would be best served as novels. I didn't write
- [Anthology Builder](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=55) - Sometimes I feel like I'm on the edge between cool/hip and trendy. The older I get the less I want to be trendy but some things are just too cool not to be shared. Less than a year ago, Anthology Builder went live. If it weren't for Rhonda's announcement about one of her stories there
- [Introductions](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=54) - Until your name is known everywhere and your work is published in multiple languages, I think most writers feel a little uneasy introducing themselves as a writer. It usually brings on questions that may be difficult to answer such as, "Would I have read anything you wrote?" or "Do you have a book I can
- [Whew! ](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=52) - I can't believe it's Monday already. The weekend, which always seems to have some strange clock to keep the time, alternately flew by and seemed to last forever. So far I am 6/31 short stories for the month. One of the criteria is that the short story must originate from a writing prompt. I started
- [Busy Writing Month](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=46) - This should be a busy writing month for me. I'm participating in a May writing challenge on LiveJournal. Each participant has a different goal. My goal is to write 31 short stories which is basically a short story a day. Is it any surprise that on the morning of May 5th I only have three written?Â
- [Short Story Book or Site Recommendations?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=44) - Do you have any recommendations for a short story collection or a short story web site? I've been trying to read a few short stories a week in the hopes of having more than one choice for the next Story of the Month. Every Day Fiction has been a good resource thus far.
- [Clearing The Cobwebs](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=39) - It's good to challenge yourself by setting new goals or figuring out how to do something you want. Sometimes the best thing, though, is to clear the cobwebs by concentrating on something completely different or a change of scenery. I did both by spending the weekend in New York. Instead of concentrating in my own
- [Reading and Writing](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=38) - I have a book review due before May 1st so I've been busy reading the book. I think I have 200 more pages before I'm done. This week I decided I'd done the final edits on a short story I've been working on (aka revising) for the last two years and sent it off somewhere
- [Story of the Month - "Nanny"](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=37) - I've decided to do a new feature by the 7th of each new month.  As you can guess, I highlight a short story that makes an impression on me. The story may not have been published in that particular month or the previous month - the only qualification is that I read the story after the previous Story
- [Excuses, Excuses](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=32) - There is every excuse not to write and usually not enough for writing. As imaginative folks, writers can make up new excuses that haven't been used before. My excuse this week was company. During the summer and the fall I never knew when unexpected company would drop in. The winter months usually make Ohioans go
- [Snow Bound](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=31) - The weather forecasters called for snow this past weekend and a winter storm warning. We received about two feet altogether. I'm sure other parts of the state received more. Early Friday morning is when it began to snow. By Saturday nearly everyone in my neighborhood was stuck inside their homes. Believe it or not, I
- [Published Book Review and Updates](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=30) - The March 2008 issue of Niteblade came out yesterday with my book review of T.C. McMullen's novel, The Unseen, which is the first book of her Manipulated Evil Series. Rhonda Parrish put together another great issue. In other news... Today the ten finalists for the Amazon Break Through Novel Award were announced. In order to vote
- [The Oscars and Postage Rate](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=14) - In years past my husband and I celebrated the Oscars by attending or hosting parties. Most recently we've watched them by ourselves. I enjoy seeing the celebrities walk down the red carpet, trying to figure out who the date is, and wondering what question is going to come out of the interviewer's mouth. As the years have
- [Ideas](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=13) - One question writers are frequently asked is "Where do you get your ideas?" Some play the "what if?" game when a scenario strikes their fancy and a spin is put on it. Other writers will say they get their ideas from dreams. Or if they write horror they write about what scares them. My own
- [The Moment When It All Changes](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=11) - Do you remember the first book you read that spoke to you? I don't mean the one that made you nod your head because you can relate to the story or the characters. And I don't mean the one that made you cry because the words were so beautiful. There's one book that makes you
- [Plagiarism or Copyright Fair Use?](http://www.amberstults.com/?p=9) - While traveling to the AAA auto repair center to pick up my car I heard something on NPR that caught my attention. The latest literary scandal involves Cassie Edwards, Paul Tolme, and the black-footed ferret. Cassie Edwards is a historical romance novelist. I don't think I've read any of her work. Her 100th novel, Shadow

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- [Biography](http://www.amberstults.com/?page_id=3) - Amber grew up on a street where children were scarce, so books became her closest friends. The relationship has paid off in spades as her flash fiction, short stories and book reviews have been published in The Shine Journal, Niteblade and other online magazines. Amber is presently focused on book reviews. When she isn't traveling,
- [Book Tours and Reviews](http://www.amberstults.com/?page_id=1513) - Book Tours I do enjoy hosting book tours. For all book tours I do expect to read the book and review it. (Interviews are more fun when I can ask questions about the book.) These are usually scheduled one to two months in advance. I am receptive to guest posts. What I Read y interests
- [Bibliography](http://www.amberstults.com/?page_id=4) - Below is information on my published book reviews, fiction and interviews. Book Reviews Tapestry of Tales: Fairy Tales Retold: by Sarah Deckard in Niteblade, July 2010 Shadow of the Antlered Bird by David Sklar in Niteblade, June 2010 Unholy Embrace by Neil Benson in Niteblade, June 2010 The Demon Redcoat by C.C. Finlay in Niteblade,
- [Contact](http://www.amberstults.com/?page_id=41) - If you have questions about her writing or book reviews Amber can be reached via email -Â Â amber[at]amberstults.comÂ

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