It's SHADE week on the blog! (and a contest)

I am very honored to run a week of Shade by Jeri Smith-ready! If you haven't already read my rave review, click here. This is an amazing paranormal story that really stuck with me long after reading it.

About the book (from Jeri's blog):

Love ties them together.
Death can't tear them apart.

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last.

Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.

Well, sort of.

Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan’s violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.

It doesn't help that Aura’s new friend Zachary is so understanding—and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit.

As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart…and clues to the secret of the Shift.

Look for the sequel, SHIFT, coming May 2011!

Book Trailer:


About the author:
Award-winning author Jeri Smith-Ready lives in Maryland with her husband, two cats, and the world’s goofiest greyhound.

Jeri's plans to save the earth were ruined when she realized she was more of a “problem maker” than a problem solver. To stay out of trouble, she keeps her Drama Drive strictly fictional. Her friends and family appreciate that.

When not writing, Jeri she can usually be found—well, thinking about writing, or on Twitter. Like her characters, she loves music, movies, and staying up very, very late.


...and thanks to Jeri, you have a chance to win a SIGNED copy of Shade, please fill out the form below!

Linger Trailer!

One of my highly anticipated boosk for 2010 is almost here!



Are you guys counting the number of sleeps too?

In My Mailbox - May 9, 2010

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by The Story Siren where we show what books have found a new home with us!

My goodies this week:

Something Wicked by Lesley Anne Cowan (Sorry, can't find a picture of this anywhere?!!I'm not sure what the final cover is but love the symbolism in the ARC. I'll try to upload an actual pic soon)

Something Wicked centers on Melissa, a teenage girl struggling with myriad issues. Melissa’s most recent troubles stem from a secret: her 28-year-old boyfriend, Michael, has just broken up with her. Melissa clings to the memories, riding a relentless wave of hope and disappointment. Meaningless sexual escapades, drunken nights, and drug-induced blackouts help her cope with heartbreak, but her pain goes much deeper than unrequited teenage love. Her insight, sense of humour, optimism, and sheer determination prove to be saving graces, as is her ability to find solace in the Greek myths she’s learned about in grade ten English class. And in the end, it is Melissa’s mother who proves to be the real victim, and Melissa who must save her.

I'm not a big reader of darker books, but what caught my eye was the premise, having so much potential for character development...plus the main character & I share the same name ;)

The Evil Within: A Possessions Novel
by Nancy Holder

Evil is a lot harder to fight when it comes from within

In this sequel to New York Times bestselling author Nancy Holder’s Possessions, Lindsay finds out that she, too, is possessed, and must return to creepy Marlwood Academy in order to rid herself of the spirit. Lindsay’s afraid of what the spirit is telling her to do—kill Mandy! But the secrets of Marlwood go much deeper than Lindsay thought. Sometimes the girls who seem like enemies are actually on your side. And the voices you trust the most—the voices that come from within—are the ones that want you dead.

I love scary ghost stories :)

What goodies did you get?

In Need of a bookcase (or two)!

It's official... the book cases are overstuffed and hubby is not to happy with the books being randomly stacked around the place. I'm a bit embarrased but know of all people you guys will understand :) So I ventured over to CSN and it was like heaven, so many to chose from. Then my 8 yr old was curious what I was drooling over and decided he wanted something too. The one thing we still need to get for him is a computer desk so with a click, we headed over to simplydesks.com. I think it's going to be a battle over my bookcase or son's desk. In a few weeks, I'll post a review & you guys will see who won, LOL!

Here is my dream bookcase (just need to win the lottery first!)

Contest winner!!!

A big thanks to everyone who entered my Thank You Giveaway.

the winner of Linger by Maggie Stiefvater is......

Maria (Serpentine Librarian)

Check your email Maria!