In My Mailbox #11

This week I got a lot of ebook. I just bought one printed copy and some manga.

• Wings by Aprilynne Pike. I have it in my Kobo Desktop App.

Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful—too beautiful for words.
Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.
In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.

• Switched by Amanda Hocking. Thanks to Ivy reads.

When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn't until eleven years later that Wendy finds out her mother might've been telling the truth. With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - and it's one she's not sure if she wants to be a part of.

• Ivy also gave me My Blood Approves

Teenager Alice Bonham's life feels crazy after she meets Jack. With his fondness for pink Chuck Taylors and New Wave, he's unlike anyone she knows. Then she meets his brother, Peter. Even though he can't stand the sight of her, she's drawn to him. Falling for two guys isn't even the worst of her problems. Jack and Peter are vampires, and Alice finds herself caught between love and her own blood

I still have some ebooks in my inbox. But I'll save it for next week. Because the internet connection is acting up

• Evermore by Alyson Noel. I wish they do not change the cover. This is the one and the only printed copy that I bought.

Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people’s thoughts, and know a person’s life story by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste… Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear and disappear, he always seems to know what she’s thinking—and he’s the only one who can silence the noise and the random energy in her head. She doesn’t know who he really is—or what he is. Damen equal parts light and darkness, and he belongs to an enchanted new world where no one ever dies.

What you have in your mailbox?

Feel free to leave the link. I'm looking forward to have what you got this week.

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren

Follow Friday (4/8): Lesley @ My Keeper shelf

This week feature:

Lesley @ My Keeper Shelf

This Week Question:

DO YOU JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER?

I do.However it does not become the first reason why I buy/read a book. As long as the book got a good recommendation from my friends, I am going to grab it.

How about you? Please free leave the link of your blog in the box. I will follow you back

PS: Lindsay Buroker gives three ebook of Encrypted for lucky readers. Enter to win here.

Review: Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis

Twelve-year-old Kat Stephenson may be the despair of her social-climbing Step-Mama, but she was born to be a magical Guardian and protector of Society--if she can ever find true acceptance in the secret Order that expelled her own mother. She’s ready to turn the hidebound Order of the Guardians inside-out, whether the older members like it or not. And in a society where magic is the greatest scandal of all, Kat is determined to use all her powers to help her three older siblings--saintly Elissa, practicing-witch Angeline, and hopelessly foolish Charles--find their own true loves, even if she has to turn highwayman, battle wild magic, and confront real ghosts along the way!

My Thought

I have seen this book in some blogs and they gave a high rating to this book. 4 until 5 stars. I was so glad when I found out that it was in Grab Galley March. Thanks to Simon&Schuster who provided me this e-ARC.

Kat was a fun character. It did not take many pages to fall for this girl. She was so unique. From all things that she had in her mind or her attitudes. A lot of times, I found myself smiling even giggling because of her stubbornness or everything that she said in conversation. I did not find any difficulties to understand her. Being accused as trouble in family was not nice. Especially when she had some problem with Angeline and Ellisa, her sisters. They are also my favorite. I enjoyed the family's relation. Reading all their moments that were written in this book remind me to my own sisters. I think her stepmother also played a great role. Without her the story might be plain.

I have never expected that I would find magical stuff in this book. Surprisingly, it became one of interesting thing. I enjoyed all the idea about Guardian, mirror, book, a witch who could cast a spell without wand or even saying any word. However few times I found myself searching for the charms.

It was hard for me to imagine a girl like Kat wearing a 19th century dress. But I am pretty sure It would be nice to see her in motion pictures.

Overall Kat, Incorrigible is delightful reading. I think it is not only for middle grade because all ages could enjoy this book. Can't hardly wait for the next book

Cover
I loved it, although I could not find any scene where all tea pots flying that can be seen in the cover.

4/5

Author: Stephanie Burgis

Source: Grab Galley Simon&Schuster.

Hardcover, 304 pages

Published April 5th 2011 by Atheneum (first published August 1st 2010)

Author Guest Post: Bronwyn's Stand by E.Kelly

Another guest post is here. Now E.Kelly, the author of Bronwyn's Stand. She is here to talk about her book.

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Synopsis.
Bronwyn Barrister has her life in order. She has loyal friends, a successful business, and a family who loves her beyond measure. She has everything she has ever had the courage to dream for. One man, however, has begun to threaten it all. She sent him to prison for eleven years, but now he's free to exact his revenge upon her. With menacing phone calls and vile threats, he stalks her. He is a monster from her past, the past she tries to hide.

When Vincent Lane and his team are hired by Bronwyn's uncle to keep her safe, he finds himself drawn in by her beauty, strength, and wicked intelligence. And when he allows himself to look beyond the surface, he discovers the woman behind the defenses; a woman who strips him bare and makes him want more than he has ever wanted in his life. As the stalking and danger escalates to arson, Vincent is torn between ecstasy and terror. He must find a way to stop this madman before it's too late

The Writing Process

Since publishing Bronwyn’s Stand, many readers have asked me about my writing. How do I manage to find time? How often do I write? Do I have a plan when I start a book? Do I follow an outline? Well… if you’ve seen my blog, you know that the story of Bronwyn’s Stand lived in my head for roughly twenty years (yes, 20!) before I wrote it down. When I finally decided to see if I could capture the story in print, I didn’t make any notes or outlines. I simply replayed the story in my head and typed it. That’s not to say I didn’t edit, revise, and sweat over it. Even though I had almost the entire story planned, it still took me six months to write it. Since then, I’ve written two more books, each taking me approximately six months. I know some authors insist on working on their writing every day. Unless I’m on summer vacation (Elementary Reading Specialist), I usually average four to five days a week. Sometimes the writing process is smooth. Sometimes it’s a struggle. Either way, it’s challenging. And I never could resist a challenge.

Bronwyn’s Stand

Bronwyn Barrister is an intelligent, strong, fiercely independent woman. She loves and is loved. And while she can’t really be described as happy, she is at least content. Until her past begins to catch up with her.

Vincent Lane is the son of a family friend. He and his security team have been hired to protect Bronwyn, to keep her safe. The task quickly becomes more than a job when Vincent finds himself drawn to Bronwyn. And with the first kiss, he knows he won’t be able to settle for a casual affair.

But Bronwyn has a secret – one that she keeps buried deep. Afraid that with the telling, she will sever the fragile connection she and Vincent have forged. Bronwyn’s Stand is the story of one woman who, with the love of one man, finds the courage to let go of her past in order to seize her future.

Choosing Love

When I first wrote and released Bronwyn’s Stand, I thought of it as a standalone novel. I didn’t realize that readers would ask for more. I didn’t realize they would fall in love with Preacher, Poet, Caveman, and Hollywood. I saw them as secondary characters. Readers did not. So… for the readers – the Choosing Love series.

Book 1: Bronwyn’s Stand (Einstein’s story) February 2010

Book 2: Anna’s Strength (Preacher’s story) Summer 2011

Book 3: Jacqueline’s Desire (Poet’s story)

Book 4: Sophia’s Courage (Caveman’s story)

Book 5: Katharine’s Resolve (Hollywood’s story)

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Thanks for stopping by, E.Kelly.

If you want to know more about E.Kelly you can visit her blog here.
You can grab her book at Barnes&Noble. Paperback or Ebook

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This guest post is a part of BLB Ebook Tour

Waiting on Wednesday : Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The prequel to Half-Blood will whet your appetite for the book release!

For any of you who are waiting for Half Blood, you might have known that Jennifer, in her blog, said that the prequel is about to publish. There is no exact date yet. It will be released in a Free ebook format. You can check her blog post about this book here.

I have not read Half Blood yet. I think Daimon will be a good start before reading Half Blood that will be published on September 15th, 2011.

There is chat session with Jennifer at YA Book Lover's Chat on Thursday, April 7th, 2011. I hope I can join them. Because it's been so long since my last stop.

How about you? Which book are you waiting for?

Please free to leave the link of your post. I'd love to see it.

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"Waiting" On Wednesday is a weekly meme that hosted by Breaking The Spine

Author Guest Post: A Walk In The Snark By Rachel Thompson

YEY. I got one more Guest Post. Today, I have Rachel Thompson. She's the author of A Walk In The Snark.

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Sometimes I think I'm too jaded. Then I think no, it's just the lighting ~

Rachel Thompson, A Walk In The Snark

If you’re at all familiar with @RachelintheOC via my Twitter feed, my blog, or my new book A Walk In The Snark, you probably know me as that redheaded Queen of Snark in a sea of blondes (OC does stand for Orange County, CA, home of the Tragic – I mean Magic – Kingdom), after all. Essays like Stupid Pants Syndrome, Men are from Seinfeld, Women are From Friends (Mancode), and I’m Fine. Deconstructed. (Chickspeak) certainly cement that fact.

But how did I get here? For millions of bloggers, those were the keys questions I was asking myself: how can I take my stories and put them into a book? Should I even bother? Will it translate?

Will anyone buy it?

I could have crawled up into a ball of indecision in my dirty martini (extra olives, of course) right then and there, but I knew a thing or two about social media and marketing (as well as writing, of course) so I pushed forward with my vision for my book. I knew I had written something people could relate to. How?

To keep my sanity as a SAHM, I wrote my first Mancode essay on my RachelintheOC.com blog about one year ago (April, 2010), titled it “Men are from Seinfeld, Women are from Friends,” and the response was overwhelming, immediate. Clearly, it wasn’t just my guy who went to the grocery store flummoxed by my note: BUY BREAD and would return instead with soup made in China I then had to check for lead content. Honestly.

Twenty-ish Mancode posts later, I had hit my brand, my goldmine. I expanded into Chickspeak, rounded it out with parenting, some real-life poignant stories of lost love, and felt I had enough to give readers a glimpse of me. Off it went to a professional editor and graphic artist and I had my book!

Why do men want to change the world but can’t change the toilet paper?

Clearly, I’m not talking rocket science here. I’m a humorist. My goal is to make you laugh, think, and give you a respite from your daily life of having to do laundry or yes, change the toilet paper roll!

I’m hard at work on my next book, The Mancode: A Survivor’s Tale. My husband is a good sport and to be honest, this Mancode stuff has been great shorthand for our going-on-nineteen-years marriage. Read the essay about Refrigeratoritis—you’ll know exactly what I mean.

Thank you to Aleetha and BookWishList for supporting me and my book A Walk In The Snark, and the Indie Book Collective on our upcoming Bestseller For A Day promotion this Wednesday, April 6^th where my book will be just 99 cents! Help me launch up the Amazon charts this one day only! Tell your friends, your mom, even your dog! Remember, you don’t need a Kindle to read my (or ANY) eBook. Just a computer or a smartphone.

As our Bonus Buy (2 for the price of 1), you can also purchase a fabulous collection of short stories and poems by fab fellow author Kimberly Kinrade. Her book Bits of You & Pieces of Me is also just 99 cents BUT if you return to the site and fill out our fairly painless form, Kimberly will rebate the purchase price. #Woot! Also, you get five entries into my contest to win up to FIVE $10 Amazon Gift Cards!!

Please email me if you have any questions or comments at RachelintheOC@gmail.com or come visit my blog anytime RachelintheOC.com or Twitter or Facebook or GoodReads. I’m everywhere (except, ya know, the kitchen). I also teach writers epublishing, social media and other cool stuff over at the Indie Book Collective so find me there as well.

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Thanks for stopping by Rachel.

The guest post above is one part of the BLB Ebook Tours.

Author Guest Post: "Two-Fisted Tweets" by James Hutchings

Today, I have James Hutchings, the author of Two Fisted Tweets. He is talking about his book
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Two-Fisted Tweets is a collection of thirty short stories. Each is less than 140 characters (the length of a Twitter tweet).

I've always been more interested in short stories than in novels, both writing and reading. However, if I hadn't discovered the Nanoism and PicFic websites, who publish tweet-length writing, I don't think I ever would've written anything that short.

I've been surprised how much you can get into a tiny number of words. This is especially true in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, where there are common plots that you can suggest by mentioning one or two elements.

I think I'm partly reacting against the tendency towards huge 'doorstop' novels, where every story has to be 1000 pages long and part of a series. It seems to be especially severe in fantasy, I guess because of the long shadow of Lord of the Rings

I don't want to write a blurb that's longer than the book, so I'll stop there. If you're interested, the homepage for the book is Smashwords, and my blog

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Thanks for stopping by James.

This guest post is a part of BLB Ebook Tour. You can check another schedule here.