So I was feeling rather blue about the fact that I had read "Magic in the Blood" by Devon Monk and I couldn't get the other three. My library only had the first one, which I thought was rather odd. I mean, there are four (soon to be six) books in the series and the first one was damn good.
So I decided to send them a request email. I had done that once before to see if they could get Jessa Slade's books. They couldn't and now I'm counting my pennies until I can actually afford to buy them. It sucks being poor!
Anyway, I read the first book and...wow! I wasn't sure about the premise at first but several hours later I was so glad I took a chance. So my next step is to order the remain ones that are out (cause I'm such a series junkie). Aaaaagh! There are no others.
I thought, surely, it must be a mistake. How can you have one but not the others? Easily. Obviously they didn't think anyone else would ask for them. Well dammit!
So I did a little research to find out how many books my library lacked. Well, all but the first of the series is discovered. So I went about giving my plea. It basically went something like this:
Can you please order the remaining books in the Magic... series? (I listed all of them) I have read the first one and it was really good (not sure if I went into greater detail since there was a limit on word count). If for whatever reason you don't have the resources to purchase these books would you mind if I donated them to you? (They must have heard the "poor-ness" in me).
In any event, I've been checking my email for the last two weeks. Last time it only took them a few days to reject my request.
Well, I received an email today telling me that three of the books are waiting for me to pick them up. Can you say "Hell yeah!"? I'm so happy now.
Of course all this reading is going to be hard to do since I'm supposed to be editing and getting ready for school this fall (and all my workshops). Still, I worked hard on this (well not really...)and I'm going to enjoy my perk.
Think I should offer to buy Jessa's books this time around. Maybe that's the trigger...
Monday, July 19, 2010
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Chased by a chipmunk
Yup, you heard right. I was chased around by a chipmunk, that looked suspiciously like Burt Convy and eventually killed him, and the bug I stepped on while running down the stairs, with a can of Raid.
I can't quite figure out what that dream means. It did kind of freak me out for about an hour or so but then all was back to normal with me falling back to sleep. Still, it makes you wonder...why Burt Convy?
In other news, aside from getting rid of the satellite box in my room, I edited three chapters yesterday. Go me! I'm glad I finally got around to working on them, even though they were slightly out of order (chapter 1, 7 and 2). That was totally my fault for getting ahead of myself and not thinking to print out my summary in advance. I'll know for next time.
Still got three workshops going. Behind on all them but catching up. My sub-plotting workshop is actually helping me with my editing because I needed a reason for my heroine and hero to interact and damn if I didn't find one. It was right in front of me but I couldn't see.
Of course that being said it also made me change the scope of my hero's personality. I think I had been subconsciously working on not making him a bad guy but he really is a bastard. There are some redeeming qualities but I don't think there will be enough to make you root for him in this first novel. Well, actually he can do a few little things, like maybe save a baby from a fire (jots down the thought).
Well, that's all I have for now. Going back to work on my edits and try to stop reading 'A Rush of Wings' by Adrian Phoenix. It's not the kind of book I'm usually into and there are so many damn subplots that my head is spinning. Of course this is a series so I would like to know if she hooks up with him at some point. Guess I'll have to see if they are at my local library.
Laterz!
I can't quite figure out what that dream means. It did kind of freak me out for about an hour or so but then all was back to normal with me falling back to sleep. Still, it makes you wonder...why Burt Convy?
In other news, aside from getting rid of the satellite box in my room, I edited three chapters yesterday. Go me! I'm glad I finally got around to working on them, even though they were slightly out of order (chapter 1, 7 and 2). That was totally my fault for getting ahead of myself and not thinking to print out my summary in advance. I'll know for next time.
Still got three workshops going. Behind on all them but catching up. My sub-plotting workshop is actually helping me with my editing because I needed a reason for my heroine and hero to interact and damn if I didn't find one. It was right in front of me but I couldn't see.
Of course that being said it also made me change the scope of my hero's personality. I think I had been subconsciously working on not making him a bad guy but he really is a bastard. There are some redeeming qualities but I don't think there will be enough to make you root for him in this first novel. Well, actually he can do a few little things, like maybe save a baby from a fire (jots down the thought).
Well, that's all I have for now. Going back to work on my edits and try to stop reading 'A Rush of Wings' by Adrian Phoenix. It's not the kind of book I'm usually into and there are so many damn subplots that my head is spinning. Of course this is a series so I would like to know if she hooks up with him at some point. Guess I'll have to see if they are at my local library.
Laterz!
Monday, July 5, 2010
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (spinkled w/spoilers)
**THERE ARE SPOILERS. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK**
I just finished the book last night. I have to admit that I kind of liked it. I had originally read "Halfway to the Grave" and didn't really care for it at all. I think I was kind of disappointed in Cat. Maybe it was something in her personality, I don't know. In any event, I really liked Spade when he was introduced and was excited that he was given his own book.
Things seemed a little rushed for me though. I mean, here is this woman, Denise, whose husband was killed a little over a year ago and she vows to distance herself from all things vampire and otherworldly. Then suddenly a demon shows up and she goes running to the very people she felt were responsible for her husband's death.
She seemed a little to calm about having them re-enter her life, and yeah she did have a massive panic attack during a vampire ball but still, it wasn't much of freak-out. I guess I just wasn't convinced that she could fall in love that quickly but what the hell do I know.
I any event, regardless of Denise, I still liked Spade and I loved when Bones showed up. Those initial interactions between the two best friends were funny as hell and it didn't surprise me one bit to have Bones showing up and inquiring about his wife's best friend's welfare. It was oddly sweet seeing Bones play the big brother to Denise and his ability to read her thoughts only helped the matter in that we were able to cut right to the chase of things.
Still, I was rather surprised by the ending. Denise's willingly offered to drink Spade's blood so as to no lose her "humanity" was okay for her. Now she's all gung-ho about her new demon status. Really? I would have freaked the f**k out considering how unrelenting she was being anything but human.
Like I said, I only read the first book in the series and at that time Cat didn't know Denise. I've got the second book on hold and I'm hoping that by skipping past all the crap that I didn't like about the first one (namely her mother and their relationship) I might actually enjoy the series especially since there is another spin-off in the works and that sounds just as interesting as this one was.
I just finished the book last night. I have to admit that I kind of liked it. I had originally read "Halfway to the Grave" and didn't really care for it at all. I think I was kind of disappointed in Cat. Maybe it was something in her personality, I don't know. In any event, I really liked Spade when he was introduced and was excited that he was given his own book.
Things seemed a little rushed for me though. I mean, here is this woman, Denise, whose husband was killed a little over a year ago and she vows to distance herself from all things vampire and otherworldly. Then suddenly a demon shows up and she goes running to the very people she felt were responsible for her husband's death.
She seemed a little to calm about having them re-enter her life, and yeah she did have a massive panic attack during a vampire ball but still, it wasn't much of freak-out. I guess I just wasn't convinced that she could fall in love that quickly but what the hell do I know.
I any event, regardless of Denise, I still liked Spade and I loved when Bones showed up. Those initial interactions between the two best friends were funny as hell and it didn't surprise me one bit to have Bones showing up and inquiring about his wife's best friend's welfare. It was oddly sweet seeing Bones play the big brother to Denise and his ability to read her thoughts only helped the matter in that we were able to cut right to the chase of things.
Still, I was rather surprised by the ending. Denise's willingly offered to drink Spade's blood so as to no lose her "humanity" was okay for her. Now she's all gung-ho about her new demon status. Really? I would have freaked the f**k out considering how unrelenting she was being anything but human.
Like I said, I only read the first book in the series and at that time Cat didn't know Denise. I've got the second book on hold and I'm hoping that by skipping past all the crap that I didn't like about the first one (namely her mother and their relationship) I might actually enjoy the series especially since there is another spin-off in the works and that sounds just as interesting as this one was.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
The Kitchen Sink, and Why You Don't Need It
I thought this was very good blog over on FFnP. Just wanted to share. Hope you found it as useful as I did :)
The Kitchen Sink, and Why You Don't Need It
The Kitchen Sink, and Why You Don't Need It
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