How is it already May? Seriously, how???
April isn't even the shortest month of the year! I feel like all I have to do is blink anymore and time starts flying by at the speed of light.
April was pretty packed for me. (And I know, I know...I still owe quite a few email responses! I'm so behind on life atm!)
For one thing, Fairy Tale Fortnight!!!
Yesterday, I did a wrap-up post, so make sure you check that out because I'm not going to re-post all the features/etc. today.
Not only that, but BOOK SIGNINGS!!!
This past month has been so amazing for books!
For one thing, I got to meet my childhood hero, Gail Carson Levine:
There are no words for how incredible and heartfelt and emotional this evening was for me. I ADORE Gail Carson Levine. I've read practically all of her books
(And even dragged most of them along to the signing with me:)
I brought my own battered copy of ELLA ENCHANTED and bought two new copies, one for my almost year-and-a-half-year-old-niece (I hope she'll be a reader!), and one for my friend's four-year-old daughter, who couldn't be there. ELLA ENCHANTED is my favorite kids book EVER and has to be shared with a new generation. It was amazing of Gail Carson Levine to sign them all. I wasn't sure! And SHE was happy I had her favorite book DAVE AT NIGHT, which isn't one of her well-known titles. My heart was so full that night!!!
In addition to Gail Carson Levine, I also got to meet Maria V. Snyder for the second time and add a signed copy of SHADOW STUDY to my collection AND I was lucky enough to meet Neal Shusterman touring for his brand-new, critically-acclaimed novel CHALLENGER DEEP. Like I said, it has been an AMAZING month!!!
Can May top it?
Ummm, YES!!! I get to go to Sarah J. Maas' book launch for A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES (Which is AMAZING) this coming Tuesday, and then it's time to bring on BEA!!!
Not much else happened in April. I took a mini-break after Fairy Tale Fortnight and didn't post consistently to catch up on everything I neglected during FTF. Heck, I'm still catching my breath!!
Ummm, MUSIC.
I'm still loving "Heroes (We Could Be)" by Alesso ft. Tove Lo thanks to exposure due to a cover from Christina Grimmie, and like listening to both versions. This month, I discovered and became obsessed with "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten. I also fell in love with Melanie Martinez all over again thanks to "Dollhouse" and "Carousel." Right now, I really like "Picking Up the Pieces" by Paloma Faith, too. It isn't often that I discover new music...and I've found a lot of good stuff all at once!
OH, and MOVIES!!!
I did get to go out this past week with friends to the Thursday night launch of The Avengers, which was AWESOME.
May is going to be interesting! Once I finish up with these last few required blog tour books, I'm on a READING BAN!!! No reading until BEA!!! I want to concentrate on writing for a while, and it's hard to begin developing a new idea when someone else's characters are living in your head. But don't worry!! I have reviews banked for you! ^.~
I guess that's everything that's been going on lately.
Here's a look at everything that happened in April...except, of course, for anything Fairy Tale Related! For my event wrap-up, go here!
April isn't even the shortest month of the year! I feel like all I have to do is blink anymore and time starts flying by at the speed of light.
April was pretty packed for me. (And I know, I know...I still owe quite a few email responses! I'm so behind on life atm!)
For one thing, Fairy Tale Fortnight!!!
Yesterday, I did a wrap-up post, so make sure you check that out because I'm not going to re-post all the features/etc. today.
Not only that, but BOOK SIGNINGS!!!
This past month has been so amazing for books!
For one thing, I got to meet my childhood hero, Gail Carson Levine:
There are no words for how incredible and heartfelt and emotional this evening was for me. I ADORE Gail Carson Levine. I've read practically all of her books
(And even dragged most of them along to the signing with me:)
I brought my own battered copy of ELLA ENCHANTED and bought two new copies, one for my almost year-and-a-half-year-old-niece (I hope she'll be a reader!), and one for my friend's four-year-old daughter, who couldn't be there. ELLA ENCHANTED is my favorite kids book EVER and has to be shared with a new generation. It was amazing of Gail Carson Levine to sign them all. I wasn't sure! And SHE was happy I had her favorite book DAVE AT NIGHT, which isn't one of her well-known titles. My heart was so full that night!!!
In addition to Gail Carson Levine, I also got to meet Maria V. Snyder for the second time and add a signed copy of SHADOW STUDY to my collection AND I was lucky enough to meet Neal Shusterman touring for his brand-new, critically-acclaimed novel CHALLENGER DEEP. Like I said, it has been an AMAZING month!!!
Can May top it?
Ummm, YES!!! I get to go to Sarah J. Maas' book launch for A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES (Which is AMAZING) this coming Tuesday, and then it's time to bring on BEA!!!
Not much else happened in April. I took a mini-break after Fairy Tale Fortnight and didn't post consistently to catch up on everything I neglected during FTF. Heck, I'm still catching my breath!!
Ummm, MUSIC.
I'm still loving "Heroes (We Could Be)" by Alesso ft. Tove Lo thanks to exposure due to a cover from Christina Grimmie, and like listening to both versions. This month, I discovered and became obsessed with "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten. I also fell in love with Melanie Martinez all over again thanks to "Dollhouse" and "Carousel." Right now, I really like "Picking Up the Pieces" by Paloma Faith, too. It isn't often that I discover new music...and I've found a lot of good stuff all at once!
OH, and MOVIES!!!
I did get to go out this past week with friends to the Thursday night launch of The Avengers, which was AWESOME.
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| Here's a preview of an upcoming Mad About Nails to celebrate! |
May is going to be interesting! Once I finish up with these last few required blog tour books, I'm on a READING BAN!!! No reading until BEA!!! I want to concentrate on writing for a while, and it's hard to begin developing a new idea when someone else's characters are living in your head. But don't worry!! I have reviews banked for you! ^.~
I guess that's everything that's been going on lately.
Here's a look at everything that happened in April...except, of course, for anything Fairy Tale Related! For my event wrap-up, go here!
ONGOING GIVEAWAYS:
*None right now BUT check back in May!!!
Check out the May Blog Tour Schedule for more upcoming giveaways!
*None right now BUT check back in May!!!
Check out the May Blog Tour Schedule for more upcoming giveaways!
READING NOW:
{All links to Goodreads!}
*CHANTRESS by Amy Butler Greenfield {YA}
*INVASION OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen {Adult}
*THE BONE CLOCKS by David Mitchell {Adult}
PLANNING TO READ IN MAY:
*CHANTRESS ALCHEMY by Amy Butler Greenfield
*CHANTRESS FURY by Amy Butler Greenfield
*HAFWAY PERFECT by Julie Cross and Mark Perini
....that's it. And yes, that small list is KILLING ME because I just got some ARCs and purchased a couple of books that I REALLY, REALLY want to read!!!
{All links to Goodreads!}
*CHANTRESS by Amy Butler Greenfield {YA}
*INVASION OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen {Adult}
*THE BONE CLOCKS by David Mitchell {Adult}
PLANNING TO READ IN MAY:
*CHANTRESS ALCHEMY by Amy Butler Greenfield
*CHANTRESS FURY by Amy Butler Greenfield
*HAFWAY PERFECT by Julie Cross and Mark Perini
....that's it. And yes, that small list is KILLING ME because I just got some ARCs and purchased a couple of books that I REALLY, REALLY want to read!!!
[link to my GoodReads account so you can see my blurb feed as I read]
READ IN APRIL:
{All links to Goodreads!}
TOTAL: 8 Books (And 1 novella...slow month, I know!)
*CRIMSON BOUND by Rosamund Hodge {YA}
*MORE THAN MUSIC by Elizabeth Briggs {Adult}
*MORE THAN EXES by Elizabeth Briggs {Adult}
*AIMEE AND THE HEARTTHROB by Ophelia London {YA}
*THE FILL-IN BOYFRIEND by Kasie West {YA}
*WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson {YA}
*AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir {YA}
*THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen {Adult} [Re-Read]
*THE ROYAL WE by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan {Adult}
{All links to Goodreads!}
TOTAL: 8 Books (And 1 novella...slow month, I know!)
*CRIMSON BOUND by Rosamund Hodge {YA}
*MORE THAN MUSIC by Elizabeth Briggs {Adult}
*MORE THAN EXES by Elizabeth Briggs {Adult}
*AIMEE AND THE HEARTTHROB by Ophelia London {YA}
*THE FILL-IN BOYFRIEND by Kasie West {YA}
*WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson {YA}
*AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir {YA}
*THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen {Adult} [Re-Read]
*THE ROYAL WE by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan {Adult}
REVIEWED IN APRIL:
{All links to my review!}
*THE CURSE GIRL by Kate Avery Ellison {YA}
*An in-depth look at Disney's new live-action movie "Cinderella," in theaters now! {Movie}
*CINDER AND ELLA by Kelly Oram {YA}
*An in-depth look at the movie/musical "Into the Woods," now on DVD and Blu-Ray! {Movie}
*THE SUMMER OF CHASING MERMAIDS by Sarah Ockler {YA}
*{ICYMI} Happy Easter! Celebrate with William Joyce's E. Aster Bunnymund!
*STITCHING SNOW by R.C. Lewis {YA}
*UPROOTED by Naomi Novik {Adult}
*{Vlog} Fairy Tale Games to Play with Friends {Board Games}
*{Vlog} ONCE UPON A CLOUD by Claire Keane {Picture Book}
*{ICYMI} CIRCLE OF CRANES by Annette LeBox
*{Vlog} ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Down the Rabbit Hole by Lewis Carroll, as told by Joe Rhatigan and Charles Nurnberg, with illustrations by Eric Puybaret {Picture Book}
*{Vlog} BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Ursula Jones, with illustrations by Sarah Gibb {Picture Book}
*{Vlog} THE LITTLE MERMAID by Hans Christian Andersen, with illustrations by Charles Santore {Picture Book}
*{ICYMI} NAMESAKE, Volumes 1 + 2 by Megan Lavey-Heaton and Isabelle Melançon//Pre-Order VALOR: A Fairy Tale Comic Anthology About Courageous Heroines {Graphic Novel//Online Web Comic}
*In Memoriam: Sir Terry Pratchett {Feat. WITCHES ABROAD} {Adult}
*{Design Analysis Vlog} ISLE OF THE LOST by Melissa de la Cruz {MG}
*CHILD OF LIGHT {Video Game}
*CRIMSON BOUND by Rosamund Hodge {Upper YA}
*MECHANICA by Betsy Cornwell {YA}
*A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J. Maas {Upper YA}
{All links to my review!}
***I WILL list the stuff I reviewed during FTF for just in case you missed the wrap-up because some of them are brand-new titles or older ones that need more love!! BUT I'll make a marker at the bottom for if you want to skip it, okay? ^.~***
*THE CURSE GIRL by Kate Avery Ellison {YA}
*An in-depth look at Disney's new live-action movie "Cinderella," in theaters now! {Movie}
*CINDER AND ELLA by Kelly Oram {YA}
*An in-depth look at the movie/musical "Into the Woods," now on DVD and Blu-Ray! {Movie}
*THE SUMMER OF CHASING MERMAIDS by Sarah Ockler {YA}
*{ICYMI} Happy Easter! Celebrate with William Joyce's E. Aster Bunnymund!
*STITCHING SNOW by R.C. Lewis {YA}
*UPROOTED by Naomi Novik {Adult}
*{Vlog} Fairy Tale Games to Play with Friends {Board Games}
*{Vlog} ONCE UPON A CLOUD by Claire Keane {Picture Book}
*{ICYMI} CIRCLE OF CRANES by Annette LeBox
*{Vlog} ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Down the Rabbit Hole by Lewis Carroll, as told by Joe Rhatigan and Charles Nurnberg, with illustrations by Eric Puybaret {Picture Book}
*{Vlog} BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Ursula Jones, with illustrations by Sarah Gibb {Picture Book}
*{Vlog} THE LITTLE MERMAID by Hans Christian Andersen, with illustrations by Charles Santore {Picture Book}
*{ICYMI} NAMESAKE, Volumes 1 + 2 by Megan Lavey-Heaton and Isabelle Melançon//Pre-Order VALOR: A Fairy Tale Comic Anthology About Courageous Heroines {Graphic Novel//Online Web Comic}
*In Memoriam: Sir Terry Pratchett {Feat. WITCHES ABROAD} {Adult}
*{Design Analysis Vlog} ISLE OF THE LOST by Melissa de la Cruz {MG}
*CHILD OF LIGHT {Video Game}
*CRIMSON BOUND by Rosamund Hodge {Upper YA}
*MECHANICA by Betsy Cornwell {YA}
*A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J. Maas {Upper YA}
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*AIMEE AND THE HEARTTHROB by Ophelia London {YA}
*BREATHE, ANNIE, BREATHE by Miranda Kenneally {Upper YA}
*THE TRUTH ABOUT US by Janet Gurtler {YA}
*THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen {Adult} [Redux]
FEATURES IN APRIL:
***Again, nothing from Fairy Tale Fortnight listed. Go here instead
for 10 guest posts, 13 interviews, 5 short stories/excerpts,
and 13 fun features!***
*{Trailer Reveal/Excerpt} HOLD ME LIKE A BREATH by Tiffany Schmidt
*{Author Interview+JESSE'S GIRL Preview!} BREATHE, ANNIE, BREATHE by Miranda Kenneally
*{Excerpt} THE TRUTH ABOUT US by Janet Gurtler
*{Design Vlog} THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen
*Alternative Free Fridays + Weekly E-Book Deals
*Introducing Musical Artist Rachel Platten and her empowering anthem "Fight Song!"
*{Excerpt} COLD BURN OF MAGIC by Jennifer Estep
*February Month in Review // March Monthly Preview
*Top 6 Books Read + Top 4 Authors Met in the 5 Years My Blog Has Existed!
*Revealing the Stunning Covers for 10 Upcoming Hot New Releases!
*A Twist in the Tail: Talking About Apollycon 2015!
*Alternative Free Fridays + Weekly E-Book Deals
*Kat+Bunny Present: Top 10 Books For DIVERSITY IN FANTASY & Top 10 For Best *NON* High Fantasy Titles!
{Excerpt} LOVE STRUNG by Jamie W. Matlock
*{Mad About Nails} Celebrate THE ORPHAN QUEEN by Jodi Meadows with Fun Nail Art Ideas!
*{Bookworm Problems} Leaving home with 5 books and returning with...16!?
*{Spotlight} PRETTY WANTED by Elisa Ludwig
*Top 10 Spring 2015 Titles TBR!
*Rounding Up the Stunning Covers for 16 MORE Upcoming Hot New Releases!
*Top 10 Books From My Childhood!
* Exclusive EARLY EXCERPT + A Gift for YOU when you Pre-Order JESSE'S GIRL by Miranda Kenneally!
*Want More Female Superheroes? Help Support New TV Series JUST SUPER!
*{Author Interview+JESSE'S GIRL Preview!} BREATHE, ANNIE, BREATHE by Miranda Kenneally
*{Excerpt} THE TRUTH ABOUT US by Janet Gurtler
*{Design Vlog} THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen
*Alternative Free Fridays + Weekly E-Book Deals
*Introducing Musical Artist Rachel Platten and her empowering anthem "Fight Song!"
*{Excerpt} COLD BURN OF MAGIC by Jennifer Estep
*February Month in Review // March Monthly Preview
*Top 6 Books Read + Top 4 Authors Met in the 5 Years My Blog Has Existed!
*Revealing the Stunning Covers for 10 Upcoming Hot New Releases!
*A Twist in the Tail: Talking About Apollycon 2015!
*Alternative Free Fridays + Weekly E-Book Deals
*Kat+Bunny Present: Top 10 Books For DIVERSITY IN FANTASY & Top 10 For Best *NON* High Fantasy Titles!
{Excerpt} LOVE STRUNG by Jamie W. Matlock
*{Mad About Nails} Celebrate THE ORPHAN QUEEN by Jodi Meadows with Fun Nail Art Ideas!
*{Bookworm Problems} Leaving home with 5 books and returning with...16!?
*{Spotlight} PRETTY WANTED by Elisa Ludwig
*Top 10 Spring 2015 Titles TBR!
*Rounding Up the Stunning Covers for 16 MORE Upcoming Hot New Releases!
*Top 10 Books From My Childhood!
* Exclusive EARLY EXCERPT + A Gift for YOU when you Pre-Order JESSE'S GIRL by Miranda Kenneally!
*Want More Female Superheroes? Help Support New TV Series JUST SUPER!
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