Monthly Archives: August 2011

Review: Heartless by Gail Carringer

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Now eight months pregnant, Alexia Tarbotti, Lady Maccon, is still protecting Queen and country with her fancy, yet practical parasol. You see a mad ghost was inconsiderate enough to pop up in her house and relay a death threat against … Continue reading →

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Review: Blameless by Gail Carriger

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Blameless (The Parasol Protectorate)Blameless Lady Maccon, the former Alexia Tarbotti, is in big trouble. Queen Victoria has dismissed her from the Shadow Council and she’s left her husband’s house to reside with her parent’s and step siblings. Worse. She’s pregnant. … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from Fiona

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

It’s been an exhausting last couple of days, so I’m posting an excerpt from my latest novel, Fiona thus allowing my brain to relax a bit. Enjoy! In this scene, my hero gets the first inkling that Fiona might not … Continue reading →

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Review: Soulless by Gail Carringer

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Alexia Tarbotti is a Victorian spinster who is just trying to get a decent meal when a vampire attacks her. Despite repeated warnings, the vamp won’t take the hint and an unfortunate accident leaves her with no choice but to … Continue reading →

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Review: Last Chance Cowboy by Cathy McDavid

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

A man, a woman and a wild Mustang. Gabe Powell is fighting to keep his family together. A medical tragedy forced his family to sell off his family’s cattle business and most of his land. His only hope to keep … Continue reading →

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A ghost speaks out

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

My name is Milton Davis and I am dead. Not long time dead, you understand. So don’t worry I’m not going to bore you to death with tales of my passing (although it is interesting). And trust me some stories … Continue reading →

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Keeping my Butt in the Chair

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

I was never one of those people who was born with a keyboard in their hands. I started writing for the pure challenge of it. Since I dwell in science, I enjoyed the break from numbers, facts, and standard procedures. … Continue reading →

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Review of Self’s Blossom by David Russell

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Journalist Selene is a woman with a plan. Although her career is a success, she decides that something is missing in her life–romance– so she throws the full brunt of her intellect and determination behind filling the gap. After saving … Continue reading →

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Interview with Frances Pauli

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

What prompted you to write that first book? I’d started keeping a little file of notes on story ideas because I had the deep fear of losing a story. Every once in a while I’d read through them and remember … Continue reading →

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Fiona Gray speaks out

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Do you believe in ghosts? I don’t think I was ever given the option. My names is Fiona Grey and my constant companion is my late fiancé, Milton Davis. While it’s nice never to be alone, it’s hard to never … Continue reading →

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