May Monster Madness Blog Hop

I know what you're thinking, Halloween is still six months away, but that's all the more reason to celebrate the fact that we're already halfway there! So, on that note, I hope you'll join me all week for the May Monster Madness Blog Hop, hosted by Annie Walls.I have a few interesting pieces already lined up, including a look back at some of my favourite vampire novels (we're talking real, supernatural, scary-as-shit vampires . . . no sparkly...

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eBook Review: The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King

Stephen King begins The Wind Through the Keyhole with a nod to Robin Furth and the gang at Marvel Comics. It's a fitting dedication since, with the exception of a narrative framing piece, this really could have (perhaps even should have) been a story arc in the comic series.That's not to say I disliked it, just that it really adds nothing of value or context to the overall Dark Tower saga. It's nice to revisit friends, and immeasurably...

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Paperback Review: Carnal Surgery by Edward Lee

In keeping with the spirit (pun intended) of the Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon, I'm pleased to present what will likely be my last horrific review of the week (unless I get time for a review of Stephen King's The Wind Through the Keyhole). Today I'm offering up Carnal Surgery, a dark, twisted, over-the-top anthology of extreme horror short stories from the pen of Edward Lee.Edward Lee is one of those rare authors who occupy a lot of space on...

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TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday

Feature & Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.Question of the Week: Have you had a character that disappointed you? One that you fell in love with and then “broke up”...

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eBook Review: Poseidon’s Children by Michael West

In keeping with the spirit (pun intended) of the Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon, I'm pleased to present my second horrific review of the week, a fun read entitled Poseidon’s Children by Michael West.I first discovered Michael via one of the Seventh Star Singles I won in a giveaway sponsored by Seventh Star Press. It was an amazing story, and once I had a chance to read my first Michael West novel, Cinema of Shadows, I was well and truly hooked.Poseidon’s...

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Waiting On Wednesday: Indignities of the Flesh & The Monster Hunters

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.In honour of this week's Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon, I have a paid of horror-themed "can't-wait-to-read" selections for you:Indignities of the Flesh by Bentley LittleBentley Little has forged a name for himself as one of the most startlingly original authors in contemporary horror. His subversion...

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eBook Review: Dirty Eden by J.A. Redmerski

In keeping with the spirit (pun intended) of the Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon, I'm pleased to present my first horrific review of the week, an intriguing read called Dirty Eden by J.A. Redmerski.This is a book I likely would not have otherwise stumbled upon, had Jessica not sent me a message via Goodreads, and one I likely would have declined to review, had it not been for the previous reviews calling it intelligent, dark-minded, vulgar, and...

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Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon

Yes, today is Day 1 of the Spring Into Horror Read-a-Thon, hosted by Michelle over at Castle Macabre.This is a week long read-a-thon that's all about being laid back and getting some scary reading done. Anyone with a blog is welcome to sign up, or you can sign up using your Goodreads, Twitter, or Facebook account. To follow along on Twitter, check out the #SpringHorrorRAT hastag.I'm going to be starting my week with Dirty Eden by J.A. Redmerski...

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TOUR EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Socialpunk by Monica Leonelle

After playing God for six years with the world he created, he couldn’t control any of his subjects, none at all. Over the years, he had watched them evolve and become the sum of their own choices rather than the sum of his; and for that, he regretted ever giving them life.A small, blinking red light from just inside his eyelid reminded him of the news they sent him earlier that morning. The company had cancelled his funding and would shut down his...

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TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday

Feature & Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.Question of the Week: Fight! Fight! If you could have two fictional characters battle it out (preferably from books), who...

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Get Jackie Gamber's Sela for FREE!

Get Sela for free on Kindle!The second book of the Leland Dragon series from Jackie Gamber is available for free on Kindle today and tomorrow!Peace was fleeting. Vorham Riddess, Venur of Esra Province, covets the crystal ore buried deep in Leland's mountains. His latest device to obtain it: land by marriage to a Leland maiden. But that's not all.Among Dragonkind, old threats haunt Mount Gore, and shadows loom in the thoughts of the...

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Waiting On Wednesday: The Hammer and the Blade by Paul Kemp

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:The Hammer and the Blade by Paul KempEgil and Nix, adventurers and swords for hire, are pulled into the dark schemes of a decadent family with a diabolical secret. Kill the demon.Steal the treasure.Retire to a life of luxury.Sounds...

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eBook Review: Web of the Spider Queen by John Grover

What do you get when you hand a horror author the skeleton keys to a fantasy kingdom already under siege by the forces of darkness? If you're lucky, you get a story like Web of the Spider Queen.For the most part, this is a straight-forward fantasy tale, one that dispenses with the preliminaries and launches right into the heart of the story. As readers, we're dropped into a hopeless situation, with the elves, fairies, and amazons of Orum on...

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eBook ARC Review: Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff Salyards

I actually finished Scourge of the Betrayer last week, but it's taken me a few days to decide precisely how to approach a review. It's such an oddly structured novel, and one that forgoes so many genre cliches, I wanted to give myself time to separate the novelty of the reading experience from the story itself.Most fantasy novels begin with a very clear explanation of who the characters are, what the story is about, and where the story...

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TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday

Feature & Follow Friday is a blog hop that is designed to provide some much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each of whom feature a chosen blog for the week, it's an interesting way to get to know one another.Question of the Week: What is one book that you would be nervous to see a movie adaption of because you think the movie...

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GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY: Three Steps to Writing a Dystopian Novel by David Kubicek

Please extend a warm welcome to David Kubicek, who has wandered into the ruins today to talk about his book, A Friend of the Family.αωαωαωαωαωαωαωThree Steps to Writing a Dystopian Novel: Balancing World-Building with Character-Buildingby David KubicekOccasionally I’ve heard science fiction writers complain that in order to create a future world or alternate reality they have to sacrifice characterization; to create a world and to create...

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Get Michael West's Poseidon's Children for FREE!

Get Poseidon's Children for free on Kindle!The first book of the Legacy of the Gods series from Michael West is available for free on Kindle today and tomorrow!Try out a great writer and new urban fantasy book that features artwork from the award-winning Matthew Perry. Like the Cthulu mythos? This one's definitely for you! Download for free right now for your Kindle or Kindle App.Please share this link and spread the word!Michael West is one of...

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Waiting On Wednesday: Amped by Daniel H. Wilson

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:Amped: A Novel by Daniel H. WilsonTechnology makes them superhuman. But mere mortals want them kept in their place. The New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse creates a stunning, near-future world where technology and humanity...

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In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren. The idea of the meme is pretty simple - share the books you bought for yourself, won via a contest or first-read program, received as part of a book tour, or were provided with for the purposes of a review.Since my wife already complains (good-naturedly, of course) about the bookshelves that have spread across two bedrooms, the pile on the floor by our bed, the pile...

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