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Sixteen-year-old Keegan is struggling to keep her huge secret from her friends--she's an elf, descended from a long line of elves that live in secrecy alongside humans.
In elfin society, mates are predetermined but not allowed to meet until they are eighteen. Against tradition, Keegan's brother Thaddeus told her Rourk's name because his visions warned him she'd need Rourk's protection, especially since Keegan will play a key role in the coming war between the dark and light elves.
Conflicted:
Keegan, is only alive now due to Black Magic, and her bond with her Chosen is broken. She cannot remember Rourk at all.
For the first time, she feels like a normal teenager. She is dating Donald, her long-time crush, and everything seems perfect. But Rourk still feels their bond, and despairs for the woman he was always meant to love.
Keegan's best friend Anna is determined to find a way to use her powers to return Keegan's bond, no matter what it takes. The question is does Keegan even want it?
Consumed:
Keegan has dealt with a lot over the last two years: Death, black magic and the loss of her bond to her chosen mate. But on her eighteenth birthday, the bond with Rourk returns.
Now, Keegan faces her hardest decision. Tradition requires elves marry at eighteen. If she accepts the path laid out for her, she will be spared a lifetime of physical and emotional pain. But will that life ever really be her own?
Praise:
Really enjoyed this book. The story draws you in, and the characters are engaging, especially Rourk. I've never read a book about elves, so I wasn't sure what to expect. This was really good. Would recommend to anyone interested in a quick, fun, paranormal read.
-- Amazon Reviewer
I am not one for Elves or Fairies but yeah these Elves RULE! What is not to love? You have an age old prophecy, destined loves, a great family and amazing friends. Not to mention .... Rourk *yummy* All that is left is the amazing way it all is put together into this fantastic story.
-- Amazon Reviewer
If you pick up this book, I'm sure it will not disappoint, it had everything, it was cute, yet dark..and well that combo just makes for a perfect book on my shelf, Julia has truly written an amazing read. (:
Julia Crane is the author of the YA paranormal fiction novels: Keegan's Chronicles, Mesmerized, Dark Promise and Eternal Youth. Julia was encouraged by her mother to read and use her imagination, and she's believed in magical creatures since the day her grandmother first told her an Irish tale. Julia has traveled far and wide to all the places her grandmother told her about, gaining inspiration from her journeys to places like Nepal, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Italy, France and many more. And who knows? Maybe the magical creatures she writes about are people she met along the way.
Julia Crane has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Although she's spent most of her life on the US east coast, she currently lives in Dubai with her husband and three children.
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Reminder: New literary agents (this spotlight featuring agent Laura Biagi) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
About Laura: Laura Biagi joined the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency Inc. (JVNLA) in 2009. She is actively building her own client list, seeking adult literary fiction and young readers books. She also handles the sale of Australian and New Zealand rights for the agency. She has worked closely with Jean Naggar and Jennifer Weltz on their titles, as well as Jennifer Weltz on the submission of JVNLA’s titles internationally.
Laura’s writing background has honed her editorial eye and has driven her enthusiasm for discovering and developing literary talent. She studied creative writing and anthropology at Northwestern University. As a writer, she has participated in workshops at the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, the Juniper Summer Writing Institute, and the New York State Summer Writers Institute. She is the recipient of a Kentucky Emerging Artist Award for fiction writing. Laura grew up in a small town in Kentucky and maintains a fondness for Southern biscuits and unobstructed views of the stars.
She is seeking: In the adult fiction realm, she is particularly interested in literary fiction, magical realism, cultural themes, and debut authors. She is drawn to strong voices, complex narrative arcs, dynamic and well-developed characters, psychological twists, and dystopian/apocalyptic literary fiction.
In the young readers realm, she is seeking young adult novels, middle grade novels, and picture books. She loves young readers books that have a magical tinge to them and vivid writing. She also looks for titles that incorporate high concept, dark/edgy, and quirky elements, as well as titles that challenge the way we typically view the world.
How to submit to Laura: Please email your query to LBiagi at jvnla.com, or submit your query to her via the website at http://jvnla.com/submissions.html. Please include the first page of your manuscript when submitting your query.
Love this. There’s not a whole lot to this story, but oh man, the background details and very clever environment design are to die for (pun not intended). I also like the somewhat low frame rate that makes it almost feel like stop motion.
It’s the work of Paulin Cointot, Dorianne Fibleuil, Antoine Robert, and Maud Sertour.
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I love lists. I think it's because one word on a list inspires another. With that in mind, think of words that when you say them might make someone feel THIRSTY.
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I love lists. I think it's because one word on a list inspires another. With that in mind, think of words that when you say them might make someone feel THIRSTY.
1. “Life in Mono” By Mono - This is one of my favorite songs and for some reason it was the tune that always came to me when I thought of my main character, Kira. When I was working on her scenes, trying to figure her out, I’d literally hear this song in my head. So I just started playing it all the time and Kira came to life. I find it perfect for her because it’s a melancholy piece—sad and lonely, but still filled with hope. Kind of like Kira.
2. “Voices Carry” By Til Tuesday - There’s this scene in PROPHECY where Kira has to walk by all of the court ladies and they flick open their fans in front of their faces and just whisper. And I remember immediately hearing this song in my head as I envisioned this scene. Particularly that one refrain at the end - “He said shut up, he said shut up. Oh God can't you keep it down! Voices carry.” And I thought that this would be what she was thinking in her head as she walked past them and had to hear once again all their mean taunts.
3. “King of Sorrow” By Sade - This song is Jaewon. He is the King of Sorrow. Just look at these lyrics. “I'm crying everyone's tears, I have already paid for all my future sins. There's nothing anyone, can say to take this away. It's just another day and nothing's any good.” He has had so much pain and suffering in his young life. This is what he feels like everyday.
4. “Gimme Shelter” By The Rolling Stones - When Kira and her group are on the run, I would hear the Stones in my head. If I were a movie director filming this scene, this is what would play in the background. I think there is something epic and almost western sounding about this song, which works when you’ve got horses and danger and a demon army hunting you down.
5. “Pray” By Sunny Hill - Pray is a gorgeous K-pop song with one of the most bizarre music videos I’ve ever seen. It actually gave my kids nightmares. Seriously, don’t watch it. It’s freaky. But the song is beautiful and kind of heartbreaking. One of the chorus lines reminded me of a part of my book where Kira sheds tears for the souls of the unfortunates she needs to save. “Cry for me, and I'm sorry. It's not fair for me to put you through my sorrow.”
6. “Sweet Sacrifice” By Evanescence - Whenever I had to write a battle scene, I cranked this song. LOUD. There’s this one perfect line in the song that just resonated with me so much. “Fear is only in our minds but it's taking over all the time.” Yeah, that one.
7. “If” By Janet Jackson – “If” is definitely Shin Bo Hyun’s song. Because there’s something sexy about that bad boy and without a doubt, this is a sexy song.
8. “Get It In” By Yoon Mi Rae– This is a badass song. It has a badass video. Kira is a total badass. Enough said. Here’s the link to the video. Although it is mostly in Korean, there is an English version of the song. Warning: the video is violent.
9. “Rocketeer” By Far East Movement - Love this song! When it came out, I’d have it on repeat pretty much all day long. I adore Ryan Tedder’s voice.But my favorite part of the song is when they sing and rap “Let’s fly-y-y-y! Up up here we go, where we stop nobody knows.” To me, it’s kind of a perfect ending anthem for Kira.
10. “Rabbit Heart” By Florence and the Machine – I love this song and it really fits PROPHECY because even the bravest people will have moments where they are filled with fear and doubt. Not that Kira was ever a “rabbit hearted girl” but like the lyrics, she “must become a lion hearted girl, ready for a fight, before I make the final sacrifice.” Well in her case, more of a “tiger hearted” girl.
11. “May” By Belle Epoque – This is a K-Indie song from the soundtrack of the Korean hit drama Coffee Prince. It’s a thoughtful song, one I liked to play a lot while just staring blankly at my computer. I like to call this my thinking song! But it also has some lovely lyrics. “Even that dream we shared, shy words exchanged, those dream-like days are over…”
12. “The Kiss” By Trevor Jones from The Last of the Mohicans Soundtrack – Music and writing is all about mood. I am such a visual writer that scenes come completely to life in my head before I write them. But they aren’t silent. I’m never quite sure what the music might be, but I know the mood, in fact I can hear it. And to me, music is always about enhancing the mood. The Last of the Mohicans soundtrack, and this particular song, does exactly that. It envokes an emotional response that I tend to equate with Prophecy.
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Did you know my Etsy shop has jewelry? I found a GREAT model to help me out with my photo shoot! What do you think?
NOTE: These necklaces are NOT intended to be worn by dogs but I couldn't resist and Cassie was a GREAT model. (And yes, she got a BIG treat for being so cooperative!) Cassie's not just another blonde supermodel. ;)
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Our roses are blooming, and a big clump of daffodils is coming up right under one of the rosebushes. Tricksy plants, growing all the time. The freesia and rain lilies we planted are well up now (but weeks from blooming), and the nasturtium and cosmos seeds are coming in nicely. One plump grapefruit ripening on the tree. Just the one.
The neighborhood parrots visited the other day. They travel in a raucous swirl of green and chaos. I tried to get pictures, but they hid in the trees and then swirled up and away faster than I could focus. Which is a pretty apt metaphor for my life, these days. Bright, noisy, swirling past in a blur.
There’s a parrot there somewhere; can you see it? Blink and it’s gone.
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When the folks at The Atlantic asked me about kids who benefitted from The Joe and Shirl Scholarships, I asked the folks at the Worcester Art Museum if they could share some stories with me. I was aware of some kids who were getting connected to courses via the scholarship, but I didn't know specifics. I've enjoyed just knowing that there were kids out there who were enjoying the same arts education that I did as a kid. I didn't need details.
I hope that these stories will move you as much as they have me.
One energetic 8 year old boy from Vietnam has started to take classes here at WAM thanks to your scholarship.He is always so excited every Saturday and has begun recruiting his cousins and friends to come take classes.He is the only person in his family that speaks English so he has to translate for us but it has been a great experience for him.
Another recipient – 12 years old - has had a history of bad experiences in the traditional school system.She has some special needs and has always struggled with both academics and social skills.Her mother has told us how important the classes have been for her and she considers WAM to be her “safe spot”.
Another person affected by the scholarships is a mother of three (6, 8 and 13 year old children).Her husband left her and she is raising the three kids on her own.This mother cried when we told her we could give her kids scholarships.She was so excited, saying “We had no other options…”.
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Today a third grade teacher stopped me and said, “You should read some of the reviews my students wrote. They are awesome.” “Really?” I smiled. “Oh yeah. They were so much better than… Read More →
Today a third grade teacher stopped me and said, “You should read some of the reviews my students wrote. They are awesome.” “Really?” I smiled. “Oh yeah. They were so much better than… Read More →
Eowyn Ivey has written a novel, The Snow Child, that is sure to be a gem for many readers. This is based loosely on the children's novel, The Snow Child, by Freya Littledale. And maybe that's what caught me - I loved it that it was based on a child's fairytale and yet turned itself into a novel that had me riveted from very early on. I was drawn right into the story of Jack and Mabel and their life on the Alaskan frontier. I felt for them when they lost their first child, and I was so excited for them when they had a little girl show up on their property - it just seemed perfect. However, the story takes quite a twist when their little Faina grows up. It was pure fabulousness on the part of Ivey to take the story in the direction she did - she follows the premise of the fairytale, but takes you in a round-about way. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
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A few posts ago I introduced you to THE BOOT - Do Not Touch the Baby! Signs. (In case you visited the older post, saw the brown boot and are now thoroughly confused: it's there because I just updated it with new pictures! =) My story is available on that post, though, if you are interested in what caused me to start producing these.
You've seen the pink, you've seen the blue, and now you'll see the brown, too!
These are extremely unique (I had to invent them because I could not find one otherwise =). They would make great baby shower or holiday gift ideas! These really are a must have for the new parents and babies on your list! So scroll on down and order one (or two) today! Bulk orders welcome!
About "THE BOOT" Do Not Touch the Baby! Signs: Signs are available in 3 colors: Pink Boot for girls and Blue Boot for boys. There is also a Brown - gender neutral - boot!
Sign measures approximately 6.5" x 4.3"
Sign is laminated, so it's durable and easy to clean.
For maximum visibility, "The Boot" Do Not Touch the Baby! image is printed on both sides.
One small hole is punched in the sign for easy hanging. (Signs DO NOT come with the BooginHead PaciGrip shown in the picture. You may buy one separately or hang the sign yourself with other baby-safe materials. Stroller also not included.)
Handmade in the USA.
Signs are made on demand - please allow 5-7 business days for your sign to ship.
Ships via 1st class mail. Allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.
Note that this is NOT A TOY, so don't allow your baby to play with the "The Boot" Do Not Touch the Baby! sign. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Note: I make these on demand. While I have the images professionally printed, I do assemble these by hand, so they may have some minor imperfections (occasional air bubbles, etc.).While I wish I worked like an assembly line or a machine, I unfortunately am neither. =)
"THE BOOT" Do Not Touch the Baby! Sign Colors
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I’ve written quite a bit about attending the ALAN conference, but never about ALAN.
ALAN is the Assembly on Literacy for Adolescents.
The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents is an independent assembly of NCTE. Founded in November 1973, ALAN is made up of teachers, authors, librarians, publishers, teacher-educators and their students, and others who are particularly interested in the area of young adult literature.
ALAN offers a wealth of opportunities to anyone interested in young adult literature. Our memberships is made up of teachers, librarians, professors, authors, publishers, agents, and anyone else who loves YA! On the sidebar is a list of docs describing our mission, our outreach programs, our grants, our membership benefits, and our publications.
At the conferences I’ve attended, I’ve met academics, public librarians, lawyers who write YA, storytellers, teachers, publishers and authors. While I’ve been dismayed by the lack of people of color at the events, I have been impressed by their commitment to diversity.
During the conference, the following points were made.
• ALAN is looking for state representatives to work locally with members.
• There is a need for more people to review books for ALAN. The reviews appear on the ALAN website and/or in the journal.
• ALAN is making efforts to do more work with middle and high school teachers. You could be a teacher, publisher, author or student who has ideas on how this organization can provide resources for this endeavor.
ALAN maintains an online community which anyone can join. Log it, join the discussions, share your ideas and let your voice be heard! Think about going to the conference next year (Have I mentioned that you’ll receive 30 books when you attend??). Consider applying for a grant. Join! Give a friend a membership for Christmas! If you, like me want to see more books for teens of color, we both have to be more active in the YA community.
Just working away on Maddy Kettle over here and doing a part time job at a Christmas festival for a couple of weeks.
There are still a good number of originals left in my art sale here: www.orchardchristmas.blogspot.ca/ but hurry, it's only up for another week and half.
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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, unbound CONTENT is publishing an anthology (title TBD) celebrating the Jersey Shore. The book, edited by poet Joanie DiMartino, is expected to release in late 2013, and proceeds from the sale will be donated to ongoing restoration charities.
We are looking for: your prose, poetry, and artwork inspired by your recollections and reimaginings of the Jersey Shore. The focus should be more on love than loss, but send your best work for consideration. No restrictions or length limit on submissions, within reason. Send submissions to:
annmarie(at)unboundcontent.com (replace (at) with @ when sending email)
and INCLUDE JERSEY in the subject line. Writers and artists do not need to be residents of New Jersey to submit work for consideration. Deadline for submissions is 03/31/2013.
Joanie DiMartino is the author of two collections of poetry, Licking the Spoon, (Finishing Line Press) and Strange Girls, (Little Red Tree Publishing). She is the director of the Hidden Treasures Poetry Series in downtown Mystic, CT, and hosts the Soup & Sonnets Literary Salon for Women. Raised in southern New Jersey, she holds history degrees from both Rowan and Rutgers. She has fond memories of summers at the shore, and is a true Jersey Girl.
Title: Heart with Joy Author: Steve Cushman Series: Stands Alone Released: September 1, 2010 Publisher: Canterbury House Publishing Website: http://www.stevecushman.net/ Summary:
Fifteen year old Julian Hale’s life is turned upside down when his mother suddenly moves from North Carolina to Florida under the pretense of running her parents’ motel and finishing the novel she has been writing for years. While Julian has always been closer to his mother and wants to go with her, she tells him he has to stay with his father until the end of the school year
I won a copy of this book 2 years ago and finally got around to reading it this summer and am finally get a quick review put up. Seems like that's about how far behind I am on getting things reviewed lately.
Heart with Joy is a realistic young adult coming of age story with a male narrator. Not the norm for me. I read a lot of young adult books but rarely with a male narrator unless it is something in the fantasy genre. Julian was far from the stereotypical teenage boy your would expect to find in a young adult book. He enjoys cooking and spending time with an elderly neighbor.
This was a heartwarming story with an important message about following your heart and finding something in your life that brings you joy.
Rating: 4 Stars - Great Book
Content: a handful of swearwords, some talk of sexual situations
Source: Won in a giveaway
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This is the premise of the novel: Zoe has done something very bad and she has entirely got away with it. She is anonymously writing to a death-row prisoner about it, because she cannot tell anyone what she has done. Two timelines exist: the present day, when she is writing the letter and dealing with family dramas, and a year ago, in the lead-up to the Very Bad Thing happening.
I think my enjoyment of this book was hindered a bit by the fact that I found the protagonist, Zoe, to be somewhat unlikeable. I think there is often a compromise in books between creating characters that are realistic and creating characters that are likeable (though Zoe behaves stupidly and obnoxiously, there likely would be plenty of real teenage girls that would behave like this - and the plot hinges on some poor behaviour on Zoe's part).
The novel is suspenseful and easy to read, and though the characters seems young (Zoe's narration often seems like a thirteen-year-old, but she is fifteen), it's inappropriate content-wise for readers on the youngest end of the YA spectrum (definitely a judge-for-yourself type of thing, though. I am not one to dictate what is universally appropriate for a specific age). I liked the inclusion of sign language and Zoe's deaf younger sister Dot was one of my favourite characters in the book. I so love novels that are written as a letter to someone, and the letter-to-a-criminal format gave it an interesting angle.
The title, Ketchup Clouds,is quite odd and removed from what the book is actually about (I assumed ketchup wasn't commonplace in England as it isn't common here, which maybe is not the case. What is the difference between ketchup and tomato sauce? Tomato Sauce Clouds is not an improvement). Of course this is all rather unimportant, but I doubt the title would interest me if I saw it in a bookshop, though the blurb is quite intriguing (the cover is quite atmospheric, also). I wonder whether things are lost in translation, as well - this is an English novel, and I wonder whether people familiar with England would appreciate it more.
If you don't mind reading about a character who can be sometimes be a little unethical, this novel is well-plotted and tense, and though it's technically a YA suspense novel it largely reads as a contemporary YA. It will likely keep you reading to find out what exactly Zoe did. It's certainly well-written and I'm interested to read the author's first novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece.
I like the cover! It's definitely a name and title that would make me pick up the book, though I'd probably expect it to be a laugh instead of suspense. It's always sad if the main character is too unlikable.
Thanks for reviewing...I'd put this on my wishlist at Book Depository and couldn't remember why as their was no blurb with the book. Now I remember! I suppose we should be grateful it's not called HP Clouds...that would be the most quintessentially British title, surely!
Tomato Sauce definitely is the preferred term in the UK - ketchup is generally understood because of how much American culture we consume, but it's not the default. Really weird that they'd use it as the title for a British novel.
From Christmas classics and favorite Christmas picture books to the best Hanukkah and Kwanzaa books, plus author and illustrator birthdays, my December Calendar of Children's Books is growing. Bookmark it and keep coming back to see what I've added. Do you and your family have a favorite holiday book? If so, click on "Comments" below and tell us about it.
The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is part of the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books" series, a group of titles including The Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game that can be read together but also standalone. The Cemetery is part of each story, in this case a relatively small one, but more they are about the power of story and how our own stories are interwoven with those of others.
If you are a book lover then you will want to read Zafon's books and you will love them. What surprised me with Prisoner though is how much this is also a straightforward survival story about life when you country is lost to chaos, your government has gone mad and your hope is trapped under the thumbs of dictators large and small. It's the Spanish Civil War in all its horror and oddly enough, with the Les Miserables movie coming out next month and stories of secret prisons and kangaroo courts still filling the news today, I can't think of a more appropriate book for our times.
Plus the Cemetery of Forgotten Books is made of awesome. AWESOME.
Initially, Prisoner is set in 1957 and about Daniel who works in his family's bookstore with his widower father and a longtime friend and clerk, Fermin. The intrigue begins when a stranger arrives, buys an expensive edition of The Count of Monte Cristo and leaves it with a suspicious inscription for Fermin. Daniel follows the stranger and becomes caught up in all kinds of a mystery but is warned off by Fermin. (In the meantime he's got his own issues with his wife which is a nice small subplot.) He keeps pushing Fermin however who decides to tell Daniel the truth about the stranger and so much more.
Fermin's story comprises the middle part of the book and takes place in 1939 when he was imprisoned in Barcelona as part of the Spanish Civil War. The prison is as horrifying as you would expect and this story, about how men cling to sanity in the most insane of circumstance, is the heart of Prisoner. It's hard to read but beautiful in its bitterness; a ugliness that commands we do not look away and instead embrace it and hold on tightly to each and every word.
I'm really struggling to make this book sound like something other than a prison escape thriller and also to explain how poetic and elegant it is. It's not just about the prison but also about friendships and, more than anything, stories. There is the prison despot trying to attain fame through a story he can not write and the writer trying to stay sane by putting words on paper. And Fermin is the witness, the one who remembers it all and then must disappear in order to survive. It's an awful burden to know so much but be incapable of telling it all under threat of discovery. Of course the third part of the book is about that discovery, and also a treasure and finally, it all comes back to Daniel's family and the part played in this drama by his mother which is more about the horror of war than anything else. This is also when the Cemetery of Forgotten Books comes into play and a great discovery is made there.
Zafon's books read as very Spanish to me - stories that are universal in their appeal but deeply rooted to one specific place. For western readers his books bring the Spanish Civil War alive in ways that our pathetic history books never have (do we even spend a day on this war in class?) and like many great writers he brings home the message that story = hope and hope = survival in powerful and beautiful ways. The whole series is one I would recommend for readers who like thrillers and mysteries that dig deeper than the standard fare. They are more emotional then you expect, more thoughtful, more literary if that makes any sense. I hate to get into a genre war here because I love mysteries but Zafon's books aren't just about solving but about living in the finest, purest meaning of the word.
Also, please let there be a real Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Please.
[Book came from the publisher.]
I've recently shifted from reading mainly print books to having about half of what I read be in ebook format. My semi regular My Mailbox posts have only featured print books. I'm going to start featuring a few of the great ebooks I receive in Feeding My Reader Posts.
I recognize I have an Ebook addiction. There is no way I will ever be able to read all the great ebooks I have but I love having my Kindle full of wonderful books that I can choose from. I will never be able to keep up and share all the great ebooks I receive but I'm going to attempt to share some of them. Here are a few of the books that have been added to my Kindle recently.
Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux
Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history.
Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.
Red Madrassa by Terah Edun
FANTASY(✓) ACTION & ADVENTURE(✓) MAGIC (✓) COMING OF AGE (✓)
A magical accident threw them together. But when Fate holds all the cards, it can be impossible to tell the difference between pure chance and Destiny...
Allorna thought being a hereditary guardian meant an automatic posting with the royal family. Instead, she's assigned to Petty Larceny--which has its moments, especially when she engineers a jailbreak and finds herself on the run from her colleagues.
With healer trainee Sidimo in tow, she sets out to save Maride, a young mage unjustly accused of murder. But now she has to clear her name as well. Easier said than done, especially when they accidentally enroll at the Red Madrassa, a legendary school of magic.
Alongside Vedaris, a sarcastic dragon-boy, and Sitara, a storm-caller, they soon find themselves hooked on their studies. The road they've stumbled upon is a challenging one, and now each must decide whether the Madrassa is where they truly belong...
Red Madrassa is a epic, adventurous coming of age story that will enchant those who enjoyed the fantasy worlds of Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic, Mercedes Lackey's Heralds of Valdemar, or the wonderfully crafted landscape of Cinda William Chima's Seven Realms series.
Fire Prophet by Jeral Law
What if you could actually see angels and fallen angels engaging in battle—and you were expected to join the fight?
It’s been one year since Jonah Stone and his sister, Eliza, discovered that their mother is a nephilim, the product of a union between a human and a fallen angel, which makes them and their little brother, Jeremiah, quarterlings, or one-quarter angel. After embarking on an epic journey to rescue their mother and the other nephilim, who were kidnapped by fallen angels, the Stone kids have enjoyed a little peace and quiet.
But when Jonah and Eliza are attacked by fallen angels at school, they learn that quarterlings all over the world are being targeted, and separating them from their parents is the only way to keep them safe. The kids undergo special training to help them discover their own unique angelic gifts, which come in handy when they embark on a mission to find a mysterious prophet who they believe holds the key to Abaddon's defeat in a massive battle between good and evil.
Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle grade series packed with adventure, action, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly scriptural in that God alone is always in control.
Splintered by A.G. Howard
This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now. When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.
Evie's Knight by Kimberly Krey
Clean Romance Novel. When Evie falls in love with Calvin Knight, their young, virtuous romance conjures a truly wicked spell. Evie always thought her eighteenth year would be magical, but so far it's not what she hoped for. Her best friend has gone wild, her love life is void, and she misses her mom more than ever. But life for Evie is about to change. Calvin Knight, the object of her fascination, is about to fall madly in love with her. Just one problem: Their love conjures a murderous woman from beyond the grave who wants Evie dead. The same demon who has haunted the Knight men for over four generations. Soon Calvin is forced to make a choice: Set Evie free and hope to evade the wrath of The Raven- haired Ghost, or use his newly gifted strengths to fight against her. If he chooses to fight and wins, Calvin will free the Knight men of this demonic witch. If he loses, Evie will become her next victim.
Slated by Teri Terry
Kyla has been Slated—her memory and personality erased as punishment for committing a crime she can’t remember. The government has taught her how to walk and talk again, given her a new identity and a new family, and told her to be grateful for this second chance that she doesn’t deserve. It’s also her last chance—because they’ll be watching to make sure she plays by their rules.
As Kyla adjusts to her new life, she’s plagued by fear. Who is she, really? And if only criminals are slated, why are so many innocent people disappearing? Kyla is torn between the need to know more and her instinct for self-preservation. She knows a dangerous game is being played with her life, and she can’t let anyone see her make the wrong move . . . but who can she trust when everyone is a stranger?
Debut author Teri Terry has written a brilliantly compelling, original and thought-provoking novel about an uncomfortably plausible future.
A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso
In this compelling and spirited debut novel, 16-year-old Rayna Evans has spent the last three years in a mental institution for seeing angels—intent on remaining free, she ignores signs that she may be slipping into a world she has tried to climb out of. When her hallucinations begin showing up at school, can she keep her sanity and prevent students from dying at the hands of angels she cannot admit to seeing? Psychiatry, fantasy, and realism come together here in a story of a young girl struggling with identity, secrets, and confronting her greatest fears.
HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE by Crystal Marcos
The magical adventure continues in the spine-tingling fantasy-adventure, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE! Crystal Marcos delivers another whimsically entertaining escapade for ages seven and up. Readers will delight in more sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, non-stop action adventures of Peter and his best friend, Lina.
When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again. Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one's fears.
3 Comments on Feeding My Reader #2, last added: 12/12/2012
Kathy You need to start a weekly meme for Feed Your Reader. I definitely need to do this every week instead of Stacking The Shelves because all I use is my Kindle. Start it since it was your idea and ill follow or co host. Lol!! Michelle
Kathy, thank you for sharing the love and spreading the word about Evie's Knight! I was in some great company there, and will definitely be uploading a few of those babies onto my kindle as well! One digital Diet Coke cheers to you! :)
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7-up
coke a cola
hot
dry
arid
Sand, sports, activity, play, umm sex lol
parched
salt
movie popcorn
peanuts
parched
sand
pebbled
salt
Pilsner
Porter
IPA
Barley Malt, Hops
Blows me away
Barley Wine
Imperial Stout
Light Brown Ale
Don't bring me a sissy glass
Bring a frikking pail!
Arizona! When we visit the grands over the holidays I'm hoping it won't be over one hundred degrees as on most of our other visits...:)
Ok John R....how about that home brew?
Arizona is beautiful Troutbirder....except when it's 100 degrees....take lots of water!!!