The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton - Book Review

Title: The Secret Keeper

Author: Kate Morton

Publisher: Atria

Publication Date: October 2012

Pages: 480

Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: Literary Fiction/Historical

Source: ARC via NetGalley

Promo: Blood Song & Blood Storm by Rhiannon Hart

Today, I'd like to share with you some exciting news from YA Australian author, Rhiannon Hart. Now, some of you may have seen me mention the Lharmell series on here before and you'll remember I'm a big fan of the books.

Well, Rhiannon has quit her job and will soon be out in SE Asia, concentrating on her writing and, in the meantime, Random House Australia have taken up her books for worldwide distribution. That's right, lucky Rhiannon is now an international author and, in celebration of the e-book release of books one and two, I am doing a little promo piece for her.

Read on for more information on the books, including a little teaser excerpt....

Guest Post - T D Thomas, Author of Hera: Queen of Gods

Today I welcome author T D Thomas to the blog to talk about Greek Gods and his book, Hera: Queen of Gods.

WWGGD: What Would the Greek Gods Do?

Everyone knows the catchphrase, WWXD or “What Would X Do?” where (if I can get a bit algebraic here), X = basically anyone or anything you can think of. Phrases like this are called “snowclones:” linguistic versions of Internet memes. You take a phrase (e.g. One Does Not Simply Walk into Mordor) and replace one of the words (e.g. Mordor) with something else (e.g. Biology class late) to make a new phrase: “One Does Not Simply Walk into Biology class late.” Voila. A snowclone.

New E-Reader - Yay!

So, my mother and sister decided to club together to get me a new e-reader as I'll turn 30 29 again in a few weeks' time.

My past e-reader, a Kobo, was coming up two years old and was an old button-pushing model, no touch screen. It served me well and was still going, but it was starting to wear a bit and I was keen to upgrade.

So, they sent me the money through and I went and bought a new one last week - the current model Sony Reader. I just charged it up this morning and look forward to testing it out in the coming days.

Escape Publishing: A New Digital-First Imprint from Harlequin Australia

Today, I am thrilled to welcome Kate from Harlequin Australia to the blog. Kate is here to tell you all about Harlequin's new digital-first imprint, Escape Publishing. Over to you, Kate....

Hi Nicki, thanks for hosting me today. I'm so very pleased to be here.

My name is Kate, and I'm the Managing Editor of Harlequin Australia's new digital-first imprint, Escape Publishing. Our aim is to bring Australian voices and stories to a global audience, and our books are DRM and geographic-restriction free. But that's all business. Let's talk fun, shall we?

First Look: The Beauty and Inspiration of Travel Volume 1

Today, I just want to tell you a little bit about a book I have coming out on 1st December. Now, this isn't one of my usual offerings; it is an anthology of travel-related stories in which my own tale of meeting my husband while on holiday features. A number of other great ladies are involved and here is a first look at the cover and blurb....

Touch of Power (Healer # 1) by Maria V. Snyder - Book Review

Title: Touch of Power (Healer # 1)

Author: Maria V. Snyder

Publisher: Harlequin

Publication Date: December 2012 (2011)

Pages: 390

Format: Paperback
Genre: Fantasy/YA

Source: Review Copy from Publisher

Shaman, Sister, Sorceress (Olivia Lawson # 3) by M. Terry Green - Book Review

Title: Shaman, Sister, Sorceress

Author: M. Terry Green

Publisher: Self-Published

Publication Date: 28th September 2012

Pages: 354

Format: E-Book - EPUB
Genre: Fantasy

Source: Review Copy from Author

Dissonance by Stephen Orr - Book Review

Title: Dissonance

Author: Stephen Orr

Publisher: Wakefield Press

Publication Date: 2012

Pages: 408

Format: Paperback
Genre: Literary Fiction

Source: Bought Copy

After Moonrise by P. C. Cast & Gena Showalter - Book Review

Title: After Moonrise

Author: P. C. Cast & Gena Showalter

Publisher: MIRA Harlequin

Publication Date: 1st November 2012

Pages: 317

Format: Paperback
Genre: Paranormal

Source: Review Copy from Publisher

The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke - Book Review

Title: The Mad Scientist's Daughter

Author: Cassandra Rose Clarke

Publisher: Angry Robot

Publication Date: 29th January 2013

Pages: 270

Format: E-Book - EPUB
Genre:Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Source: ARC via NetGalley

The Diet Dropout’s Guide to Natural Weight Loss: Find Your Easiest Path to Naturally Thin by Stan Spencer - Book Review

Title: The Diet Dropout’s Guide to Natural Weight Loss: Find Your Easiest Path to Naturally Thin

Author: Stan Spencer

Publisher: Fine Life Books

Publication Date: 1st January 2013

Pages: 92

Format: E-Book - EPUB
Genre: Non-Fiction

Source: ARC via NetGalley

The Lost Button by Irene Rozdobudko - Book Review

Title: The Lost Button 
Author: Irene Rozdobudko

Publisher: Glagoslav Publications Ltd

Publication Date: June 2012

Pages: 182

Format: E-Book - EPUB
Genre: Literary Fiction

Source: Review Copy from Publisher

Sin by Zakhar Prilepin - Book Review

Title: Sin

Author: Zakhar Prilepin

Publisher: Glagoslav Publications Ltd

Publication Date: April 2012 (2007)

Pages: 272

Format: E-Book - EPUB
Genre: Literary Fiction

Source: Review Copy from Publisher

Tree of Pearls, Queen of Egypt by Jurji Zaydan - Book Review

Title: Tree of Pearl, Queen of Egypt

Author: Jurji Zaydan

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Publication Date: 1st December 2012

Pages: 239

Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: Literary Fiction

Source: ARC via NetGalley

Erekos by A. M. Tuomala - Book Review

Title: Erekos
Author: A. M. Toumala 
Publisher: Candlemark & Gleam

Publication Date: September 2011

Pages: 222

Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: Fantasy

Source: ARC via NetGalley

Ally Malinenko - Guest Post

Today I am joined by author Ally Malinenko to tell us a bit more about her latest Lizzy Speare release. Over to you, Ally....

When the alarm goes off, I roll over pretending that it didn’t happen. My husband leans over. Five more minute, I grunt. Please. He acquiesces. It’s 5 am. It’s a weekday. Therefore, it’s time to write.

It wasn’t my idea to write at five in the morning. I would never have an idea as ludicrous, as crazy, as sleep-depriving as, well I’ll say it, stupid as that. It was my husband’s idea. I just went along with it because clearly I hate myself….and sleep.