The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets by Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks - Book Review

Title: The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets  
Author: Carrie Staurt Parks & Rick Parks  
Publisher: North Light Books  
Publication Date: 2009      
Pages: 223   
Format: Paperback      
Genre: Non-Fiction  
Source: Bought Copy

The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann Giveaway

Hey everyone! I am participating in a tour for The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann and there is a great giveaway associated with the tour going on. My review of the book will be posted here on 2nd February, but that does not leave you all much time to enter the giveaway, so I thought I would post that widget now as well to give you chance to get your entries in before the tour ends.

Read on to see the Rafflecopter. The giveaway is open to anyone who lives outside of US, UK and Canada.

Sparks (Anya Kalinczyk # 2) by Laura Bickle - Book Review

Title: Sparks (Anya Kalinczyk # 2)  
Author: Laura Bickle  
Publisher: Pocket   
Publication Date: 2010     
Pages: 368   
Format: Paperback    
Genre: Paranormal/ Urban Fantasy
Source: Xmas Gift

The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - Official Movie Guide by Brian Sibley - Book Review

Title: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - Official Movie Guide
Author: Brian Sibley  
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt    
Publication Date: 2012    
Pages: 192  
Format: Paperback  
Genre: Film/TV  
Source: Bought Copy

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Visual Companion by Jude Fisher - Book Review

Title: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - Visual Companion  
Author: Jude Fisher  
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  
Publication Date: 2012  
Pages: 72  
Format: Hardback  
Genre: Film/TV
Source: Bought Copy

Twilight Prophecy by Maggie Shayne - Book Review

Title: Twilight Prophecy (Wings in the Night # 17)
Author: Maggie Shayne
Publisher: Mira
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback 
Genre: Paranormal 
Source: Xmas Gift

Guest Post - Liza O'Connor - Author of Saving Casey

Today I am joined by Liza O'Connor, author of Saving Casey, who is here to share with us a fun character interview and a bit more information about her latest release. Over to Liza....

Debut author, Liza O’Connor, has sent her characters, Cass and Troy, from Saving Casey for me to interview today.

Nicki: Here they are now. Come in you two, have a seat.

Troy: enters, opens the closet door, looks inside, checks the adjoining room, then waves in Cass. Once she sits, he moves to the door, and stands, ready for action.
Cass: *sits in the chair and looks around* Thanks for inviting me. Nice place you have.
Nicki: Thank you, I gather you’re Cass.
Cass: *rolls eyes* What gave it away? This hideous ghoul face?

Saving Casey by Liza O'Connor - Book Review

Title: Saving Casey

Author: Liza O'Connor

Publisher:Bono Books - Decadent Publishing

Publication Date: November 2012

Pages: 178

Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: YA

Source: Review Copy from Author

The Book Publisher's Toolkit: 10 Practical Pointers for Independent and Self Publishers - IBPA - Book Review

Title: The Book Publisher's Toolkit: 10 Practical Pointers for Independent and Self Publishers
Author: Independent Book Publishers Association
Publisher: Independent BookPublishers Association
Publication Date: November 2012
Pages: 57
Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: Non-Fiction
Source: ARC via NetGalley

Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version by Philip Pullman - Book Review

Title: Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher: Juno
Publication Date: November 2012
Pages: 405
Format: Hardback
Genre: Folklore / Fairy Tales
Source: Xmas Gift

E-Book Giveaway - Unforgettable by Elise K. Ackers

Today, I have a special giveaway from author Elise K. Ackers - an e-book copy of her new release, Unforgettable. Read more about the giveaway below and then enter via the rafflecopter.

In hospital following a near-fatal accident, Connor has temporary retrograde amnesia, and there's a blank slate where the last three years of his life should be. It's a woman with haunted eyes and secrets who offers to help him rediscover his past.

Colleague, friend and ex-lover, Emma warns him they must be discreet. No one knows about their past relationship, and for the sake of their jobs, no one can. She reintroduces him to his life and the fascinating redevelopment project they are working on, and the more time Connor spends with her, the more he wants a future with her in it.

Winners - Happy New Year 2013 Giveaway Hop

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway. A random selection has been made and the winners are:

Book from TBD:  Allie Liang

PDF of Time Keepers and Swag: Jennifer G W

Congratulations. I will be in touch with the winners shortly!

The Icing on the Cake by Juliet Stallwood - Book Review

Title: The Icing on the Cake
Author: Juliet Stallwood
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
Publication Date: 14th March 2013
Pages: 176
Format: E-Book - PDF
Genre: Non-Fiction / Cookery
Source: ARC via NetGalley

Embers (Anya Kalinczyk # 1) by Laura Bickle - Book Review

Title: Embers (Anya Kalinczyk # 1)
Author: Laura Bickle
Publisher: Juno
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 359
Format: Paperback
Genre: Paranormal
Source: Xmas Gift

Goodnight Brian by Steven Manchester - Excerpt Post

Today I welcome Steven Manchester to the blog. Steven is here with an excerpt of his new release, Goodnight, Brian.

Fate was working against little Brian Mauretti. The food that was meant to nourish him was poisoning him instead, and the doctors said the damage was devastating and absolute. Fate had written off Brian. But fate didn’t count on a woman as determined as Brian’s grandmother, Angela DiMartino – who everyone knew as Mama. Loving her grandson with everything she had, Mama endeavored to battle fate. Fate had no idea what it was in for.
 

An emotional tale about the strength of family bonds, unconditional love, and the perseverance to do our best with the challenging gifts we receive, Goodnight, Brian is an uplifting tribute to what happens when giving up is not an option.
 
Paperback & Kindle
Nook

The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey - Book Review

Title: The Chemistry of Tears
Author: Peter Carey
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 271
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary Fiction
Source: Xmas Gift

Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams - Book Review

Title: Dark Oracle (Oracle # 1)
Author: Alayna Williams
Publisher: Juno
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Genre: Paranormal
Source: Xmas Gift

Happy New Year 2013 Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Happy New Year 2013 Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Babs Book Bistro. There are many blogs participating in the hop, so do check out the full list at either of the host sites to enter some more amazing giveaways.


What can you win here, I hear you ask. Well, I have two special prizes for you today and both are open to International entries.