BOOKS AND BLOGGING PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy is defined as a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought. Well, my theory is if I can add at least 10 new books to my Wishlist and move at least 5 older Wishlist selections to my TBR list every month, then life is a ice cream sundae. And if I can find those 10 books from at least 5 new blogs each month then that's the cherry on top.

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!
Well, I've made it almost 5 years now, so for better or worse, I continue on. I tend to blog in spurts as the urge to be creative erupts. As I don't have an artistic bone in my body, you will see very few changes in the layouts. Hey, I'm a reader not an artist like so many of the awesome bloggers I follow. I know you don't always have the time but if you stopped and looked, take a half a minute and say your piece. Recommend a book that you have enjoyed or hated for that matter. Thank you to all who visit.
Oh, and I moved my Google Friend Connect info and share this buttons to the top, as without our friends, who are we?


Thursday, February 27, 2014

Author Madeline Pryce Interview and Amazon Gift Contest LIVE at BITTENBYBOOKS


“Ella Grey’s life sucks. A half-breed vampire, she does her best to pass the time killing demons and secretly admiring her Shadow Hunter partner, Micah. He’s hot, dangerous and knows it. He'd be just Ella’s type if he weren't likely to kill her the moment she put a toe out of line.
A chance encounter with a succubus changes everything. From the second the succubus’ spell washes over them, Ella and Micah are helpless to keep their hands off one another. The sex, when it’s not leaving them on the verge of death, is earth shattering and for the first time in ages Ella is connected with someone on a level she'd feared lost forever. But a dangerous prophecy has been set into motion, and if Ella’s not careful it'll pull her straight from Micah’s arms and into the deepest bowels of the underworld.”
Reading order
Dark Cravings (#1 Ella/Micah)
Dark Innocence (#1.5 Hannah/Dante) - now available!
Dark Secrets (#2 Ella/Micah) - coming soon! 

CONTEST INFO: Open to readers worldwide!

Prize: $25.00 Amazon Gift Card

Read a 4 star review of Dark Cravings by clicking here.
Madeline Pryce wrote her first novel when she was ten, penned with neon-pink ink in a loose-leaf binder. Captivated by romantic literature, yet intrigued by the paranormal, she continues to develop her own voice, writing the kinds of stories that inspired her as a teen.

Author Victoria Davies Interview and $40.00 Amazon Gift Contest LIVE at BITTENBYBOOKS

Abbey Sinclair has the distinction of being the only human employed at the Supernatural matchmaking service, Fated Match. Her boss, Vivian, is a beautiful siren. Business has been slow, and when prominent vampire socialite, Melissa Redgrave, expresses an interest in joining the service, Vivian is ecstatic.
The only catch is Lucian Redgrave, Melissa’s sire and guardian. He will not allow his charge to join the matchmaking service without meeting with a Fated Match representative other than Vivian, as he despises sirens. Despite Abbey’s no-vampire policy, Vivian forces her to meet with Lucian at the Redgrave mansion. Once Abbey and Lucian meet, the sparks fly, and he declares he will sign with the service first before allowing Melissa to join. He is determined to change Abbey’s mind about vampires.
CONTEST INFO: Open to readers worldwide!

Prize: $40.00 Amazon Gift Card


Read a 4 star review of Love at Stake by clicking here.

Customer Reviews from AMAZON


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4.4 out of 5 stars

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Author H.C. Playa Guest Blog and Amazon Gift Card Contest LIVE at BITTENBYBOOKS

“Tala Neil sets out to be nothing more than an excellent cop, but she can’t escape her Mage lineage. When she meets Alexander Kynigos, a lycan Guardian, her life takes an unexpected turn. Buried secrets are discovered, sparking hope for a life she never thought to have, but she must fight an old enemy and even older laws to protect those she loves.”
Here is a short story which takes place in the Guardian universe. 


CONTEST INFO: Open to readers worldwide!
Prize: $25.00 Amazon Gift Card



“HC Playa is a writer, a mad scientist in training (translation: full –time graduate student), a mother of three, and an animal wrangler. Although, some days she wonders if maybe she’s the one being wrangled.
An avid reader since the precocious age of four, she devoured books from numerous genres, but science fiction and fantasy hold a special place in her heart. A rambling, late night phone conversation with her sister sparked an idea, which led to discovering a new passion. Bitten by the writing bug, at last count she had seven novels in various stages of completion, and a growing collection of short stories.
Her favorite activity is to play in fantastical worlds, as it’s the best adventure there is.”
Connect with H.C.

Author Lina Gardiner Guest Blog and Kobo Reader Contest LIVE at BITTENBYBOOKS

In a dangerous, dark and caustic post-apocalyptic society, two hundred years after Electro Magnetic Pulse Wars nearly wiped out civilization... an outcast, a psychic who tries to hide her abilities, finds herself on a dangerous quest with a warrior and his brother. From the time she was branded and cast out, Darla Rune spends most of her time in the Boneyards. The only place she feels truly alive. These defunct technology dumping grounds are guarded by monstrous genetic deviants called Yardmen. They have orders to kill anyone they catch inside. So far, Darla's managed to avoid them. Only the bravest and hardiest of society survive their world. But even they are on the brink of annihilation, as a result of a self-indulgent, maniacal, newly overthrown, but still powerful dictator who has an agenda of his own. And humanity doesn’t matter. When the new governor becomes Darla’s warrior and confesses to be carrying out prophecies that only members of his family are privy to, Darla begins to experience new abilities of her own. Visions, knowledge she shouldn’t have. Like Joan of Arc from the past, she guides her warrior into the wilds (the Nevermore) to track down the dictator and stop him from carrying out his insane plan.



CONTEST INFO: Open to readers worldwide!

Prize: Brand new Kobo Mini eReader with 

a copy of Gift of Prophecy Kobo Coupon!

Lina Gardiner was born and raised in New Brunswick. She has a deep appreciation of the beauty and the special attributes of her province. As a test to see if she could make it as a writer, she wrote an article on the Fundy Trail Parkway and got the cover story in the magazine We're Home New Brunswick.

That was her sign to dive into her lifelong dream of writing. After that, she wrote a short story for an anthology entitled New Brunswick Short Stories by Dorothy Dearborn. It took six years of serious writing to finally sell her first novel. Her editor liked the characters so much she offered Lina a series before the novel even hit the shelves. Lina continues to write every day and appreciates every chance she gets to make her writing stronger and better

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Author Lauren M. Roy Release Party and Amazon Gift Contest LIVE at BITTENBYBOOKS

“Night Owls bookstore is the one spot on campus open late enough to help out even the most practiced slacker. The employees’ penchant for fighting the evil creatures of the night is just a perk…
Valerie McTeague’s business model is simple: provide the students of Edgewood College with a late-night study haven and stay as far away as possible from the underworld conflicts of her vampire brethren. She’s experienced that life, and the price she paid was far too high for her to ever want to return.
Elly Garrett hasn't known any life except that of fighting the supernatural beings known as Creeps or Jackals. But she always had her mentor and foster father by her side—until he gave his life protecting a book that the Creeps desperately want to get their hands on.
When the book gets stashed at Night Owls for safekeeping, those Val holds nearest and dearest are put in mortal peril. Now Val and Elly will have to team up, along with a mismatched crew of humans, vampires, and lesbian succubi, to stop the Jackals from getting their claws on the book and unleashing unnamed horrors…”
CONTEST INFO: Open to readers worldwide!

Prize: $25.00 Amazon OR Indiebound Gift Card (winner’s choice)