Tag Archives: fantasy

ebooks from libraries

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I took the plunge earlier this week and made my librarian walk me through checking out ebooks from the library. And while the selection isn’t fantastic, it’s still pretty neat. Checking out e-books from the library is like the best … Continue reading →

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win the spirit war by rachel aaron!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Rachel Aaron is giving away copies of The Spirit War (signed, even!), which releases in 25 days. The Eli Monpress series is a fun fantasy romp and if you enjoy fun fantasy romps (I mean, why wouldn’t you?) then this … Continue reading →

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recommended: Hammered by Kevin Hearne

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Okay, fine, I’ll admit it. I have a thing for druids. You see, there aren’t enough books about them. So naturally I really appreciate what Kevin Hearne is doing for the world: giving us more books about druids, like the … Continue reading →

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recommended: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Like gritty urban fantasy with a sex, drugs, rock and roll? Ridiculous question, I know. You should check out Stacia Kane’s Downside Series. The latest release is Sacrificial Magic, which I basically couldn’t put down. 1. No werewolves or vampires … Continue reading →

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recommended: Hexed by Kevin Hearne

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I’m pleased to recommend Hexed by Kevin Hearne. 1. I already heartily recommended the first book in the Iron Druid series, Hounded. Hexed does not disappoint, picking up with some story threads in Hounded and fleshing out a wonderful, complicated … Continue reading →

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Hunger Games, Larry Brooks Style

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Pardon me while I squee like a fangirl. Larry Brooks is doing a Hunger Games story deconstruction starting this week. The first post is here: the prologue at Storyfix. Sure, I’ve got my own THG page and I did something … Continue reading →

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contests: Sacrificial Magic and Eli Monpress Omnibus

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Two more ways to get free (and awesome!) books: Goodreads is doing a giveaway of Stacia Kane’s Sacrificial Magic. I’m pretty excited about this book, I’ve devoured the first four books in the series. Like punk-rock urban fantasy with grit … Continue reading →

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book contest: Eli Monpress Omnibus

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

This contest by Rachel Aaron sounds like a very good thing. I’ve read these first three books and they are wonderful. The Eli Monpress series is a fun fantasy romp. I’ve got the books digitally, but holy cow, an omnibus? … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Jenny Pox by JL Bryan

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

I’d like to recommend Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan. A few reasons why: 1. Girl who spreads plague by touch in small-town South Carolina. You had me at the premise. You had me at the location. 2. Jenny doesn’t ever … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Flash Gold By Lindsay Buroker

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Want your steampunk set in the Yukon? Of course you do! I must recommend Flash Gold by Linsday Buroker. It’s a beautiful novella and just the perfect length for the story. 1. A steam-powered dog sled? Yes, please. 2. Cool … Continue reading →

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