This past month marked the third annual Splash into Summer event! This year, I co-hosted with Angel from Mermaid Vision Books, and we had so much fun! I'm already looking forward to next year. I'll spotlight random splashy books on upcoming Thursdays during my A Twist in the Tail feature...some of which were read for Splash but not turned around in time!
Right now, I'm putting together a super-secret month-long event for September. If it comes together the way I hope, I'll be announcing it soon! *fingers crossed* Look forward to it!
Right now, I'm putting together a super-secret month-long event for September. If it comes together the way I hope, I'll be announcing it soon! *fingers crossed* Look forward to it!
ONGOING GIVEAWAYS:
*None ATM, but check back later this week! ^_^
Check out the following August Blog Tour Schedule for more giveaways!
*None ATM, but check back later this week! ^_^
Check out the following August Blog Tour Schedule for more giveaways!
AUGUST BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
(Most blog tour stops feature giveaways as well!)
*SONGSTONE by Lena Goldfinch {8/1 Interview; Review}
*LULU IN LA LA LAND by Elisabeth Wolf {8/5 Guest Post}
*MIST by Susan Krinard {8/6 Review}
*TRUE LOVE'S FIRST KISS by Heidi Garrett {8/8 Excerpt; Review}
*FAIREST OF THEM ALL by Carolyn Turgeon {8/9 Guest Post; Review}
*FIRE by Heather James {8/14 Review}
*CONFESSIONS OF A HATER by Caprice Crane {8/22 Interview; Review}
*FABLE by Chanda Hahn {8/29 Book Blitz}
*RELIC by Renee Collins {8/30 Review}
(Most blog tour stops feature giveaways as well!)
*SONGSTONE by Lena Goldfinch {8/1 Interview; Review}
*LULU IN LA LA LAND by Elisabeth Wolf {8/5 Guest Post}
*MIST by Susan Krinard {8/6 Review}
*TRUE LOVE'S FIRST KISS by Heidi Garrett {8/8 Excerpt; Review}
*FAIREST OF THEM ALL by Carolyn Turgeon {8/9 Guest Post; Review}
*FIRE by Heather James {8/14 Review}
*CONFESSIONS OF A HATER by Caprice Crane {8/22 Interview; Review}
*FABLE by Chanda Hahn {8/29 Book Blitz}
*RELIC by Renee Collins {8/30 Review}
READING NOW:
{All links to Goodreads!}
*CONFESSIONS OF A HATER by Caprice Crane
PLANNING TO READ IN August:
FOR FUN:
*THE PLEDGE re-read, followed by THE ESSENCE and THE OFFERING by Kimberly Derting (Because I have the final book in ARC form. Aiiiiiie!!!!) {YA}
*THE KING'S GUARD by Rae Carson (And possibly a re-read of THE BITTER KINGDOM) {YA}
*THRONE OF GLASS and novellas re-read, then CROWN OF MIDNIGHT by Sarah J. Maas {YA}
*COUNTING BY 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan {MG}
*THE BONE SEASON by Samantha Shannon {Adult}
And, of course, book tour books!
WRITING BOOKS:
Because I plan to be writing something new this fall alongside a friend!
*THE MYTHIC GUIDE TO CHARACTERS: Writing Characters Who Enchant and Inspire by Antonio Del Drago
*READING LIKE A WRITER: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose
*THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
*THE VIRGIN'S PROMISE: Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual, and Sexual Awakening by Kim Hudson
*THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES by Joseph Campbell
*THE POWER OF MYTH by Joseph Campbell
{All links to Goodreads!}
*CONFESSIONS OF A HATER by Caprice Crane
PLANNING TO READ IN August:
FOR FUN:
*THE PLEDGE re-read, followed by THE ESSENCE and THE OFFERING by Kimberly Derting (Because I have the final book in ARC form. Aiiiiiie!!!!) {YA}
*THE KING'S GUARD by Rae Carson (And possibly a re-read of THE BITTER KINGDOM) {YA}
*THRONE OF GLASS and novellas re-read, then CROWN OF MIDNIGHT by Sarah J. Maas {YA}
*COUNTING BY 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan {MG}
*THE BONE SEASON by Samantha Shannon {Adult}
And, of course, book tour books!
WRITING BOOKS:
Because I plan to be writing something new this fall alongside a friend!
*THE MYTHIC GUIDE TO CHARACTERS: Writing Characters Who Enchant and Inspire by Antonio Del Drago
*READING LIKE A WRITER: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose
*THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
*THE VIRGIN'S PROMISE: Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual, and Sexual Awakening by Kim Hudson
*THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES by Joseph Campbell
*THE POWER OF MYTH by Joseph Campbell
[link to my GoodReads account so you can see my blurb feed as I read]
READ IN JULY:
{All links to Goodreads!}
TOTAL: 14 Books! (3 in 1 there... Low book count this month for me!)
*ARROW OF THE MIST by Christina Mercer {YA}
*HERO by Alethea Kontis {YA}
{All links to Goodreads!}
TOTAL: 14 Books! (3 in 1 there... Low book count this month for me!)
*ARROW OF THE MIST by Christina Mercer {YA}
*SEA CHANGE by S.M. Wheeler {Adult}
*EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN by Liz Kessler {MG}
*LOST VOICES by Sarah Porter {YA} [Re-read]
*WAKING STORMS by Sarah Porter {YA} [Re-read]
*THE TWICE LOST by Sarah Porter {YA}
*TIDES by Betsy Cornwell {YA}
*ENCHANTED by Alethea Kontis {YA} [Re-read]*HERO by Alethea Kontis {YA}
*Kingdom Series Collection {Feat. HER MAD HATTER, GERARD'S BEAUTY, RED AND HER WOLF} by Marie Hall {Adult}
*SONGSTONE by Lena Goldfinch {YA}
*CHANTRESS by Amy Butler Greenfield {YA}
REVIEWED IN JULY:
{All links to my review!}
{All links to my review!}
*THE EXECUTION OF NOA P. SINGLETON by Elizabeth L. Silver {Adult}
*THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE by Jennifer E. Smith {YA}
*ARROW OF THE MIST by Christina Mercer {YA}
*SEA CHANGE by S.M. Wheeler {Adult}
*EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN by Liz Kessler {MG}
*REVEL by Maurissa Guibord {YA}
*AGELESS SEA by M. R. Polish {Adult}
*THE TWICE LOST by Sarah Porter {YA}
*BLOOD & WATER by Alethea Kontis {Adult Novella}
*OF BEAST AND BEAUTY by Stacey Jay {YA} [Redux]
*THE CROWN OF EMBERS by Rae Carson
*AGELESS SEA by M. R. Polish {Adult}
*THE TWICE LOST by Sarah Porter {YA}
*BLOOD & WATER by Alethea Kontis {Adult Novella}
*OF BEAST AND BEAUTY by Stacey Jay {YA} [Redux]
*THE CROWN OF EMBERS by Rae Carson
FEATURES IN JUNE:
*{Mad About Nails}: Fourth of July Nails
*Mad About Nails: Cirque du Soleil Nails
*{Mad About Nails} YAGB Tour Nail Art
*Undine Spotting in ARROW OF THE MIST by Christina Mercer
*{Guest Post} Top Mermaid Vacation Spots by The Flashlight Reader!
*{Waiting on Wednesday} REAL MERMAIDS DON'T SELL SEA SHELLS by Hélène Boudreau
*{Exclusive Short Story} THE LIGHTHOUSE by Maurissa Guibord (From the world of REVEL)
*{Video Game Launch} The Sims 3: Island Paradise
*{Movie Trailer} Empires of the Deep
*{Mad About Nails} Mermaid Jelly Sandwich
*{Guest Post} Hélène Boudreau, author of the Real Mermaids Series
*{Splashy Spotlight} BUBBLE WORLD by Carol Snow
*{Splashy Spotlight} Disney's The Little Mermaid Finally Comes to Blu-Ray!
*Inspirational Mermaid Pictures
*{Exclusive Poem} Flight to the Deep by Sarah Porter & Carolyn Turgeon
*{Guest Post} Twin-Tailed Mermaids: Lusty Ladies of the Deep by Skye Alexander
*{Splashy Spotlight} THE NEPTUNE PROJECT by Polly Holyoke
*{Guest Post} Mer Mythology of Mer Tales with Brenda Pandos
*{Mad About Nails} 11 Polishes Fit For Any Land Mermaid!
*Mako Mermaids Series Premieres World-Wide July 26th!!!
*{Interview} S.K. Munt, author of THE MARKED ONES
*{Flash Fiction} "Well Behaved Mermaids Rarely Make Fairy Tales" by Alethea Kontis
*Splash into Summer 2013 Round-Up
*{Cover Reveal} HELLHOUND BORN by Karen Swart
*{Interview} OF BEAST AND BEAUTY Author Stacey Jay
*{Cover/Synopsis Reveal} DEATHSWORN by Leah Cypess
*{Spotlight & Excerpt} HELLHOUND TWISTED by Karen Swart
*{Exclusive Poem} Flight to the Deep by Sarah Porter & Carolyn Turgeon
*{Guest Post} Twin-Tailed Mermaids: Lusty Ladies of the Deep by Skye Alexander
*{Splashy Spotlight} THE NEPTUNE PROJECT by Polly Holyoke
*{Guest Post} Mer Mythology of Mer Tales with Brenda Pandos
*{Mad About Nails} 11 Polishes Fit For Any Land Mermaid!
*Mako Mermaids Series Premieres World-Wide July 26th!!!
*{Interview} S.K. Munt, author of THE MARKED ONES
*{Flash Fiction} "Well Behaved Mermaids Rarely Make Fairy Tales" by Alethea Kontis
*Splash into Summer 2013 Round-Up
*{Cover Reveal} HELLHOUND BORN by Karen Swart
*{Interview} OF BEAST AND BEAUTY Author Stacey Jay
*{Cover/Synopsis Reveal} DEATHSWORN by Leah Cypess
*{Spotlight & Excerpt} HELLHOUND TWISTED by Karen Swart
Thanks for the list of writing books! I'm going to check some of these out...
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them! My friend and I are both about to start work on our fantasy ideas and will be writing buddies. I'm going to focus on writing a lot this fall, so look forward to posts! I'll review some books, too!
DeleteYou're TBR books for August sound appealing. Still need to read Rae' books and for some reason, I was sent The Essence, but I nvr read The Pledge, so Idk what to do with that, lol.
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Yes, you DO. They are so so so so so so GOOD. Did I mention that yet? SO GOOD. I super-loved it after re-reading the first book and reading the second. I didn't super-love Rae Carson the first time I read TGOF&T, though I still really liked it.
DeleteAlso, I personally *loved* THE PLEDGE. It isn't for everyone, though. People either love or hate the book. There's little in-between. Most of what I hear when they don't like it is due to the fact that they don't like fantasy mixed in with dystopian. It's too weird for them. I personally *love* books with kings and queens and knights and all that jazzy stuff, and I also love dystopian, so I liked the mix!
I didn't have time to read THE ESSENCE when it dropped in January. I had time this summer and decided to wait half a year until the final book came out at this point...but now I don't have to wait!!! This week, here I come!!!