FROZEN READS: Here are five books you should read. Get under that warm blanket, curl up by the fire, and drink some hot cocoa while reading one of my favorite books.
1. CITY of BONES by Cassandra Clare
Recently made into a movie (I will be reviewing the movie later this month), the book is awesome. Fifteen-year-old Clary has a normal life until she sees a boy murdered in a local nightclub. But things are not as they seem. No one else can see the killers. Is she losing her mind?
No, they are Shadowhunters, a young breed of warriors who fight demons while hidden from mortal eyes by ruins and spells. The one who interests Clary the most, sarcastic but gorgeous Jace, won't leave her alone. After her mother disappears and a demon attacks Clary, he takes her to the institute where he and his friends live. Together they will have to figure out why Clary can see them when no one else can.
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2. NEED by Carrie Jones
This one caught me off guard, and has quickly become a favorite. It starts off a bit predictable with a young girl moving to Maine to live with her grandmother. Then it gets interesting. Someone or some thing is watching her from the woods, whispering her name. Boys are going missing in town. Her new friends are hiding secrets, including the boy she likes.
Zara learns there are things called Pixies living among them and the Pixie king wants her. She isn't sure why. Does he want to kill her with a Pixie kiss? And if he does, can her new boyfriend save her from it? Or is he part of the problem?
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3. THE DEMON'S LEXICON by Sarah Rees Brennan
This is one of those books I can read again and again and never get sick of it. This book is about two brothers, Alan and Nick, and their strange lives. You see, in their world magicians are evil and work closely with demons. These things are after the brothers because their mother stole something valuable from one of their nastiest magicians, and he wants it back.
Nick is gorgeous, rude, and sarcastic, but girls still love him. Too bad he can't return the emotion. Something is wrong with him, and he has trouble caring about anyone. He just can't seem to form relationships as easily as his brother. On the other hand, he is a much better fighter. Any demon that tangles with him is going to be sorry.
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4. TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer
Say what you want about it, but this book has made a lot of non-readers into obsessive readers and I like that. This book also brought me back to reading YA. I love the paranormal twist a lot of these books have to them. Before I read Twilight I couldn't fathom how you could have a love story involving a vampire. To me it was ridiculous. Vampires drink blood. They want to kill you. Gross. But this book changed my outlook on paranormal creatures. It also inspired me to finish my vampire book, making Jack into a good guy rather than an evil guy. Vampires Rule turned into a vampire turned hero story instead of the horror, King type book that it was originally going to be.
I don't think I need to tell you what Twilight is about. Even people who haven't read it know all about the Team Edward, Team Jacob thing. They've heard of Bella and how she falls in love with a vampire. If you haven't read it, I suggest you do.
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5. SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater
I love wolves, more than vampires or any other creature in paranormal literature. This is a book I wish I'd written. Amazing and original, I love the story of a girl watching a wolf in the woods behind her house and wanting to protect it. Then she meets a boy and discovers he is cursed to spend the winter months as a wolf. They only have the summer to be together.
If you haven't tried this book yet, go for it.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
Author Spotlight: Quinn Loftis
Welcome Quinn Loftis, author of the Grey Wolves series.
INTERVIEW:
1. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Since we're snowed in, lots of milk, Coke Zero, and turkey for sandwiches.
2. If you could wave a magic wand and have a different career, what would it be? There isn't anything else I'd rather be doing.
3. What inspires you out of writer's block? Writing a great scene between the Hero and Heroine (usually an argument lol)
4. If someone wrote a biography about you, what would the title be? Mad Ravings of a Raving Mad Woman.
5. Any works in progress? Into the Fae!!! I am so excited about this book.
6. Werewolf or Vampire? Vampire or Zombie? Aliens or Mole People? Werewolf (as you know), Vampire, Aliens.
7. Puppies or Kittens? Puppies (puppy breath duh)
8. Which of your characters is most like you? I'm a perfect blend of Jacque and Jen.
9. Which character is least like you? Sally
10. Which character would you want to be friends with? All of them LOL.
11. Do you have a favorite charity? St. Jude's Research Hospital.
You can learn more about Quinn and her books at http://www.quinnloftisbooks.com
INTERVIEW:
1. What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Since we're snowed in, lots of milk, Coke Zero, and turkey for sandwiches.
2. If you could wave a magic wand and have a different career, what would it be? There isn't anything else I'd rather be doing.
3. What inspires you out of writer's block? Writing a great scene between the Hero and Heroine (usually an argument lol)
4. If someone wrote a biography about you, what would the title be? Mad Ravings of a Raving Mad Woman.
5. Any works in progress? Into the Fae!!! I am so excited about this book.
6. Werewolf or Vampire? Vampire or Zombie? Aliens or Mole People? Werewolf (as you know), Vampire, Aliens.
7. Puppies or Kittens? Puppies (puppy breath duh)
8. Which of your characters is most like you? I'm a perfect blend of Jacque and Jen.
9. Which character is least like you? Sally
10. Which character would you want to be friends with? All of them LOL.
11. Do you have a favorite charity? St. Jude's Research Hospital.
You can learn more about Quinn and her books at http://www.quinnloftisbooks.com
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Author Spotlight: Kim Karr
I don't usually do spotlights on authors outside of the YA genre, but Kim Karr is a Facebook friend, and she has a new book out. Torn is the second book in the Connections Series. Here is my interview
1. Tell us a bit about your book Torn. Connected is a story about finding love when you think there is none left to find. It will make you believe in love at first sight and that people do have soulmates, or at least I hope it did, and Torn is about what happens when the unexpected happens and how those soulmates deal with it.
2. When did you decide you wanted to write? I've always wanted to write. I was an English major in college but switched majors halfway through my first four years. Many things inspired me to actually write Connected, but what urged me to do it was a book. A book titled Wife 22. The author discusses her character hitting a 'tipping point year.' Well, I hit mine in 2012. What is a tipping point year? It's when you turn the same age your mother was when she died. That put things into perspective for me and made me want to write.
3. How did you go from Indie to published with Penguin? Two days before Connected was released, Amy Tannerbaum contacted me for a copy of the manuscript. The day Connected was released I signed with her. She sent it out to publishing houses and Kerry Donovan of Penguin wanted it. I signed a 2 book deal and just recently signed another 2 book deal.
4. What are you reading now? I usually listen to books while reading others. I am listening to All In and reading Weathering the Storm.
5. Who is your favorite character to write for? I like writing all the characters, but I love writing River. He's unlike anyone I've ever read.
6. Is there a genre you'd like to write for someday? I love writing New Adult so much, I doubt I'd try anything else.
7. Where can readers find you online? www.authorkimkarr.com or http://www.facebook.com/authorkimkarr
Thanks for the interview Kim!!!
If you love romance, give Kim's book a try. Start with Connected. If you love it, Torn is also available.
1. Tell us a bit about your book Torn. Connected is a story about finding love when you think there is none left to find. It will make you believe in love at first sight and that people do have soulmates, or at least I hope it did, and Torn is about what happens when the unexpected happens and how those soulmates deal with it.
2. When did you decide you wanted to write? I've always wanted to write. I was an English major in college but switched majors halfway through my first four years. Many things inspired me to actually write Connected, but what urged me to do it was a book. A book titled Wife 22. The author discusses her character hitting a 'tipping point year.' Well, I hit mine in 2012. What is a tipping point year? It's when you turn the same age your mother was when she died. That put things into perspective for me and made me want to write.
3. How did you go from Indie to published with Penguin? Two days before Connected was released, Amy Tannerbaum contacted me for a copy of the manuscript. The day Connected was released I signed with her. She sent it out to publishing houses and Kerry Donovan of Penguin wanted it. I signed a 2 book deal and just recently signed another 2 book deal.
4. What are you reading now? I usually listen to books while reading others. I am listening to All In and reading Weathering the Storm.
5. Who is your favorite character to write for? I like writing all the characters, but I love writing River. He's unlike anyone I've ever read.
6. Is there a genre you'd like to write for someday? I love writing New Adult so much, I doubt I'd try anything else.
7. Where can readers find you online? www.authorkimkarr.com or http://www.facebook.com/authorkimkarr
Thanks for the interview Kim!!!
If you love romance, give Kim's book a try. Start with Connected. If you love it, Torn is also available.
Christmas Shopping??? Must Have Books
This week the YA Storytellers are bringing you a list of must-have books for an enjoyable holiday season. If you bought someone a Kindle or Nook (or any reading device for that matter) for Christmas, fill it up with some books. They will love it that much more.
Check out the other lists here http://yastorytellers.com
My list? Here we go.
We will start with non-free books.
1. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (so far there are five in the series)
2. Need by Carrie Jones (there are four in the series)
3. The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan (sp?) (there are three in the series)
If you are loading books as a gift, unless you know they love a certain author, it's probably a good idea to just get the first in the series. Let the reader decide if they want more.
FREE books? I love free books. There is no risk. Try it and find a new author to love.
1. Raven by Suzy Turner (great rating on Amazon, lots of reviews, and is on several lists)
2. Vampires Rule by K.C. Blake (lots of reviews, good rating, the first of five)
3. Branded by Keary Taylor (a very popular author)
4. Hollowland by Amanda Hocking (an interesting book on zombies)
5. Bait by K.C. Blake (getting great reviews, second book is out)
Check out the other lists here http://yastorytellers.com
My list? Here we go.
We will start with non-free books.
1. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (so far there are five in the series)
2. Need by Carrie Jones (there are four in the series)
3. The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan (sp?) (there are three in the series)
If you are loading books as a gift, unless you know they love a certain author, it's probably a good idea to just get the first in the series. Let the reader decide if they want more.
FREE books? I love free books. There is no risk. Try it and find a new author to love.
1. Raven by Suzy Turner (great rating on Amazon, lots of reviews, and is on several lists)
2. Vampires Rule by K.C. Blake (lots of reviews, good rating, the first of five)
3. Branded by Keary Taylor (a very popular author)
4. Hollowland by Amanda Hocking (an interesting book on zombies)
5. Bait by K.C. Blake (getting great reviews, second book is out)
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
WIN COVER CHARM BRACELET
I tried to get rafflecopter on here, but it wouldn't let me do it, so we'll have to do this the old-fashioned way.
Want to win this???
Want to win this???
There are only four in existence. Want it?
How do you enter to win this bracelet? Simple. You get an entry for each of the following.
1. Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-C-Blakes-Author-Page/246146215412824
2. Tweet about my book Hunter. You can use this prepared tweet if you want:
Get HUNTER by K.C. Blake (BAIT is FREE) a new paranormal series. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G8OUCVY
3. Leave a comment below.
4. Post about Hunter on Facebook. (you can copy the tweet above and use it.)
RULES: MAKE SURE to let me know what you did and provide links. I need proof that you have done these things. If you are already a follower of my blog, FB page, etc, let me know and you will be entered. This is for US RESIDENTS ONLY. If you try to enter and you have a mailing address outside of the United States, another winner will be chosen. Sorry about that, but I cannot ship outside of the US. I reserve the right to disqualify anyone I see as cheating or not following the rules. The winner will be chosen on December 23rd, with the winner announced by Christmas Day. You then have FOURTEEN days to get in touch with me via email here: kblake234@hotmail.com with your mailing address. If I do not hear from the winner within the allotted time, another winner will be chosen. If the top three people do not respond to claim the prize, it will remain the property of K.C. Blake. The prize will be shipped the first week of January, barring incident beyond my control such as freak snowstorm or strike by postal service. There is only one prize to be awarded. Questions? Feel free to post them. Thank you.
HUNTER AVAILABLE NOW
*Sorry it took me so long to make this announcement. I've been having computer problems.
If you haven't started this exciting series yet, BAIT (book #1) is FREE.
You can find HUNTER at Amazon, Smashwords, and soon at B&N, Ibookstore, etc.
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