Sunday Post #52

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share new about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

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Happy Mother's Day to all. Being a mother comes in all forms and we need them all. :)

*phew* That was one crazy three weeks. Sorry I've not been around, lots of family stuff. What have I been doing? Well...the kiddo has lots going with his last few track meets, training starting, and then we signed him up for a football recruiting scout program. We are thinking of his college years already. Then I've been helping with my grandma, my dad, and all between a sick dog with many visits to the vets and a husband who got his foot caught between a pallet and his machinery. Luckly all are well. However, it's all been rather time consuming.

I've so much to do. A very long list of loads of things to scratch off. I have a secret project I'm working and hoping to have go live the weekend of the 17th. *eyes calendar* I can do it. I can. And so many other things that need to be done before the end of the month, preferably by end of weekend but we'll see if time allows.

What's Happening in Books:

Current Read:
Walking Sticks: The Gift by Sharron Riddle

AND have been reading as chapters come up:
Soulless by Skyla Dawn Cameron (2 chapters a week for free on her site!)

Current Podcast Book Listen:
I'm re-listening to The Coffee Legacy by Katharina Bordet in excitement of Danube Waves coming our way.


Finished Last Weeks:
Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn by Danielle Ackley-McPhail & Day Al-Mohamed
A Curse Awakened by Cecy Robson
Sound and Fury by S.A. Archer & Ravynheart
Bite Me by P.J. Schnyder

Finished Podcast Book Listen:

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Last Week on the Blog:

Cover Reveals: (click titles to go to post & learn more)

Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn by Danielle Ackley-McPhail & Day Al-Mohamed

Posts:
Beware the Jabberwocky by Kate SeRine

It's Out! Hustlers, Harlets, and Heroes
It's Out! Evolution: SAGE (sexy superheroes!)

Hustlers, Harlets, and Heroes - Guest Post by Krista D. Ball

My Balticon Schedule - Yes, I'm a panelist!

Around the Internet...



Reviews:

Grimm Consequences by Kate SeRine

Full Share By Nathan Lowell

Hell by Mur Lafferty

Cybrosis by P.C. Haring

Podcast Review:

Mama Bitchstress Reviews:

GIVEAWAYS:



Weekly Posts:

***NEW*** Mythical Monday Tara May on Pixies and Faeries in Neolithic Era
William Petersen on Unicorns of the Sea

Throwback Thursday

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This Week to Come on the Blog:

Mythical Monday Jim Stratton talking Japanese Samurai, Tengu, and Tanuki (Mon)

As for Reviews...I'm not sure. I've got reviews started but need to finish the final touches with color before scheduling. I will do this week.

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Received Last Weeks:

This collection is for the last two-three weeks.

Review:

A Curse Awakened by Cecy Robson
Goodreads Synopsis:
Discover Cecy Robson’s sensational Weird Girls series—or return to where the magic first began—with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers.

Celia Wird shouldn’t possess the ability to transform into a tigress. Her three sisters should never be able to burst into flames, heal wounds, or transform common objects into deadly weapons. And yet they do.

Before they were born, the Wird Sisters were cursed by a spell that was intended to destroy them, not endow them with extraordinary powers. The sisters’ magic is untamed and explosive at best, and time is running out for them to take command.

Vampires have targeted Celia’s sweet, tragically human ex-boyfriend Danny. The sisters rush to his aid, but in order to take down the vamps, first they must face their dark past and break a spell that’s screwing up their powers. Except this curse wasn’t meant to be broken . . . and the witch who cast it isn’t done toying with them yet.

Cybrosis by P.C. Haring
Goodreads Synopsis:
For Agent Ciris, the mission should have been simple: get in, apprehend the target, get out. But when the simple snatch and grab goes horribly awry, the worlds first cyborg finds herself backed into a corner. At odds with her superiors, she becomes embroiled in two conspiracies — one intended to destroy her with a cybernetic virus that will neutralize the technology that keeps her alive, the other intended to keep hidden the untold secrets of her origin. With the walls closing in around her, Ciris becomes a rogue agent with no one to trust and only one objective — unravel the shrouds of secrecy before time runs out.

Walking Sticks: The Gift by Sharron Riddle
Amazon Synopsis:
When her best friend gifts her with an eerily realistic skull walking stick, Riva's already crappy life descends into terror. As if dealing with the local queen bitch out for revenge and her drunk mother weren't bad enough, Riva's "gift" has sprung to life, unleashing a spirit hell bent on stealing her body. A curse set into motion. Three possessed walking sticks, three girls turning to wood. Riva won't go down without a fight, but can she reverse the magic before it's too late.



Purchased/Winnings/Gifts:

Salted by Aaron Galvin
Goodreads Synopsis:
Life isn't better under the sea. Lenny Dolan is all too familiar with this reality. A Selkie slave in the realm beneath the waves, he has no choice when charged with leading a crew ashore to capture an elusive runaway. If unsuccessful, the loved ones kept behind will pay for his failure with their lives. But when their target leads Lenny and his crew to deeper, darker secrets, the Selkies are faced with a moral dilemma. Secure their own freedom at the expense of others, or return empty-handed to face the grisly consequences? How Lenny and his crew answer the question will teach them the harshest truth of all. Only through the loss of innocence does one become Salted.

Bite Me by P.J. Schnyder
Goodreads Synopsis:
Book one of London Undead

Few people walk the streets of London since the zombie outbreak, but that's not an issue for Seth. As a werewolf, he can handle himself and save humans reckless enough to take a nighttime stroll. While on patrol he comes across a group of people under attack. The one woman brave enough to take a stand against the zombies catches his eye—and not just because of her way with a gun. Learning the beautiful woman is homeless and fends for herself only intensifies his urge to protect and care for her.

Maisie can't help but admit that she's attracted to her werewolf rescuer. She's drawn to Seth's strength and ferocity, and finds herself opening up to him in ways she never imagined, even though she's determined to not rely on Seth or anyone else. She doesn't want another person to get hurt—or die—for her sake. She has enough scars, physical and emotional, from the last time…

But when Seth realizes something is drawing the zombies to Maisie, there may be nothing he can do to save her…

Tyrant Moon by Elaine Corvidae
Goodreads Synopsis:
It is the late Bronze Age of another world. Iron is unknown, only barbarians ride horses, and the stirrup will not be invented for centuries. To the north, the nomadic Skald roam the treeless steppes with their vast herds, while in the sub-tropical south the first dreams of Empire begin to be fulfilled.

Thraxis was once the most powerful of the Athraskani wizards, before the rogue mage Balthazar cast a death curse upon him. Now any use of magic only speeds the progression of the curse that is devouring his life. The Arrow that Flies the Farthest was the Champion of her clan, until the coming of Balthazar plunged them into the madness of warfare. Her only hope of stopping the war lies with the dying Thraxis, who alone knows how to destroy the jewel that gives Balthazar his power.

Together, Athraskani mage and barbarian warrior must begin an incredible journey that will take them from the civilized bounds of the Empire to the wild steppes of the Skald. But can a man sworn to do no harm and a woman born to kill find the common ground to defeat their enemy…before time runs out for them both?

Free Ebooks:

Aetheric Elements: The Rise of a Steampunk Reality by Travis I. Sivart
Goodreads Synopsis:
Automatons and airships, bustles and beasts, corsets and curses, dandies and dastardly deeds, all await you as you explore the cultures which evolved into a Steampunk industrial civilization. Learn about the people who made history and created the events that molded a world into a near utopia, only to be torn asunder as the society was about to achieve the pinnacle of its existence. Enjoy a savory sampler of Steampunk society and sinister scenarios to whet your appetite for the author's upcoming full length novel. 

This anthology of nineteen tales of terror, mystery, and adventure takes you into Travis Sivart's weird and wonderful world.

The Normans from Raiders to Kings by Lars Brownworth
Goodreads Synopsis:
There is much more to the Norman story than the Battle of Hastings. These descendants of the Vikings who settled in France, England, and Italy - but were not strictly French, English, or Italian - played a large role in creating the modern world. They were the success story of the Middle Ages; a footloose band of individual adventurers who transformed the face of medieval Europe. During the course of two centuries they launched a series of extraordinary conquests, carving out kingdoms from the North Sea to the North African coast. 

In The Normans, author Lars Brownworth follows their story, from the first shock of a Viking raid on an Irish monastery to the exile of the last Norman Prince of Antioch. In the process he brings to vivid life the Norman tapestry’s rich cast of characters: figures like Rollo the Walker, William Iron-Arm, Tancred the Monkey King, and Robert Guiscard. It presents a fascinating glimpse of a time when a group of restless adventurers had the world at their fingertips.


Free Audio Books/Stories:

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Reviews to Come:

Double Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book

Captain's Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book

Owners Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book

Ravenwood by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book

Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
Marco and The Red Granny by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)

Earth by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)

Wasteland by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)

War by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)

Tales of the Children by P.G. Holyfield (in audiobook while at work) An Anthology collection in the setting of Land of Caern.

The Secret World Chronicle: Invasion by Mercedes Lackey & Steve Libbey (in audiobook while at work)

The Secret World Chronicle: The Hunt by Mercedes Lackey & Steve Libbey (in audiobook while at work)

Rusted Veins by Jaye Wells

Haunted by Amanda Bonilla

The Secret World Chronicle: World Well Lost by Mercees Lackey,Steve Libby, Cody Martin, & Dennis Lee

Morevi by Tee Morris & Lisa Lee
Tales from the Archives, Vol 3: #1 by Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, & others.

Tales from the Archives, Vol 3: #2 by Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, & others.

Tales from the Archives, Vol 3: #3 by Tee Morris, Pip Ballantine, & others.

Flash in a Can by Danielle Ackley-McPhail

Crossing Lines by John Mierau

Marked Man by John Mierau

Harlan's Wake by John Mierau

The List by John Mierau

Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn by Danielle Ackley-McPhail & Day Al-Mohamed

A Curse Awakened by Cecy Robson
Sound and Fury by S.A. Archer & Ravynheart
Evolution: SAGE by S.A. Huchton
Bite Me by P.J. Schnyder

BALTICON Schedule!

I've been chirping away a countdown for weeks now. You see the counter on the top of my right side bar too.

I'M GOING TO BALTICON!!!

*flail in excitement*


Ok. Got that out of the system... *looks around* Ok, maybe not. I'll probably do that every day, several times a day, until I leave.

This will be my third Balticon trip. I love it. Love the people. Everyone is so supportive and amazingly kind. Really. If you get to go, go. It's worth it. I have found a home at this convention and will go as long as I can afford it.

This year is a tad bit more special for me. In talking with authors after last year, I've been invited to be a panelist. Yes, me! I'll be sitting on that panel, nervous as hell, talking to others about the things I know. So, what are those things? Well, hold on I'll get to that.

First, I want to give a huge applause and a hat tip to Patrick Scaffido. Arranging these schedules with the hundreds of people that are going to be here, WOW. Amazing job. Thank you for all your time and effort to do this. We all appreciate it.

Aaah, to what you are waiting for. (Please keep in mind this can change. It's tentative verifying with everyone that times match up. But I couldn't wait to share the awesome news.)

My Tentative Schedule. 
Saturday, May 24, 2014:

• How To Do A Blog Tour (Panel) (Participant), Sat 16:00 - 16:50, Chesapeake (Hunt Valley Inn)

Sunday, May 25, 2014:

• Academic vs. Emotional Book Reviewing (Panel) (Participant), Sun 11:00 - 11:50, Salon B (Hunt Valley Inn)
• Promoting Your Book (Panel) (Participant), Sun 12:00 - 12:50, Derby (Hunt Valley Inn)
• Blogging for dummies (Panel) (Participant), Sun 18:00 - 18:50, Chesapeake (Hunt Valley Inn)
• Social Media Promotion (Panel) (Participant), Sun 20:00 - 20:50, Chesapeake (Hunt Valley Inn)

Are you going? Hope to see you there!

Hustlers, Harlots, and Heroes...

I've read, and absolutely loved, What Kings Ate and Wizards Drank. Now I'm looking forward to reading Hustlers, Harlots, and Heroes, by Krista D. Ball.

I hope you enjoy this post on how Krista came to writing this new book.

I was re-reading Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the time for an adaptation I was writing—First (Wrong) Impressions. I was diving into some of the internet forums, websites, and mountains of books concerning the history of Austen’s time. A lot of conversations came up and the comments were rather surprising:
     Non-white people can’t be in Regency novels.
     Slavery didn’t exist in Britain.
     Slavery did exist, but it was over by the time Jane Austen was born.
     Women weren’t allowed to work “back then.”
     What I would give to live in Regency times; it was such a better time.

The more comments I read, the more surprised I became.

Romanticizing the past is very easy to do. The life of Lizzy Bennet (Pride and Prejudice) sounds relaxing when I have mounting deadlines. She can walk at her leisure, have time for crafts, have dinner with friends, and not even have to cook a meal for herself. But for the few Lizzy Bennets that did exist, there were plenty more servants who did Miss Lizzy’s hair.

You won’t find many rich women of note, nor find many Earls and Dukes inside these pages. Hustlers, Harlots, and Heroes is a quick and dirty field guide to help you write the people Austen left out, and Dickens talked about. The image of the genteel balls and the glorious gowns will be pushed aside. I’ll explore the women of many backgrounds who scrubbed those ballroom floors, and the men who served and serviced those beautiful women.

Image from in H,H,&H
12 Mary Secole & Florence Nightingale

As always, a writer’s guide lies at the heart of this book. Whether you are writing about airships soaring across The Channel or a woman dressed as a man on the high seas, Harlots will have something for you. I want to give you, the inventor and creator of your own mystical world, the tools to add conflict, drama, and realism into your story.

For those of you who plot mayhem for your Steampunk heroines, there will be plenty of ideas that go beyond the typical cogs, wheels, and steam. I hope to present you with challenges and questions to push your stories. I often provide the tough questions for you to ask your heroes.

Don’t worry because the dashing Regency bucks won’t be left out! I’ll guide them past the working ladies of Covent Garden, giving them plenty of pointers along the way. Lovers of naval battles and land battles will find plenty of information on how to bring diversity to their armies for a realistic flair.

Of course, Harlots isn’t just for writers, even though it’s a writer’s guide. If you’re in love with Major Richard Sharpe (hubba hubba), laughed at Mrs. Bennet, or dress up at fan conventions as a steampunkress, you’re my kind of people. The entire reason we writers create worlds is because of readers. We write these stories for you to enjoy. I wouldn’t dream of leaving any of you out of this adventure. You are the reason we get up the morning, stay up late at night, and drink too much cheap gin.

This is an excerpt from Hustlers, Harlots, and Heroes, c 2014 by Krista D. Ball and published by Tyche Books.

About Krista D. Ball:
Krista D. Ball was born and raised in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, where she learned how to use a chainsaw, chop wood,and make raspberry jam. After obtaining a B.A. in British History from Mount Allison University, Krista moved to Edmonton, AB where she currently lives.

Somehow, she’s picked up an engineer, two kids, six cats, and two very understanding corgis off ebay. Her credit card has been since taken away.

Like any good writer, Krista has had an eclectic array of jobs throughout her life, including strawberry picker, pub bathroom cleaner, oil spill cleaner upper and soupkitchen coordinator. These days, when Krista isn’t software testing, she writes in her messy office.

Find Krista:
Site:  http://kristadball.com/
Twitter:  @kristadb1
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Krista-D-Ball/201377490386

Purchase the books: (click the image)
Pick up Hustlers, Harlots, and Heroes:



You can also pick up What Kings Ate and Wizards Drank: (on sale this week for 99c)

It's Available!!

Many of you know my love for this series. If not, where have you been!?! LOL!

Superheroes and sexy. LOOOOVE!

I'm thrilled to share that TODAY the second of the trilogy is available for you to purchase.

Title: Evolution: Sage
Author: S.A. Huchton
Series: The Evolution Series (#2)
Genre: Adult Superhero Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: May 6
Edition/Formats: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:
"Devastated by her choices, Candace Bristol is on the brink of losing it all: her mind, her hope, everything she thought she was.

But from the ruins rises new purpose. An enemy has emerged and it will take everything to combat this new threat. Broken as she is, picking up the pieces and carrying on might be the hardest battle to win, but it's either fight, or lose what little she has left.

Amongst the wreckage, hope still burns. The flicker of a flame kindles something within her she thought was dead.

Love can break you.

So, too, can it bring you back to life."

About Starla:

A geek of all trades, Starla Huchton has been crafting stories in various genres since 2007. Her first novel, The Dreamer’s Thread was released as a full cast audiobook podcast, becoming a double-nominee and finalist for the 2010 Parsec Awards. After releasing short fiction of steampunk, noir fantasy, and other varieties, she released the first three books of the Sci-Fi Romance Endure series in 2013. All three books of the Evolution series will be released in 2014, as well as a Steampunk Fantasy novel, Master of Myth (the Antigone’s Wrath series, book 1), which was the first place winner of the Crested Butte Writers’ contest, The Sandy, in 2012.

When not writing, Starla trains three Minions, a black lab, and a military husband whilst designing book covers for independent authors and publishers at Designed by Starla.

Places to find Starla:

Blog

Facebook Author Page

Twitter

Website

Places to find Evolution: Sage:

Amazon

Goodreads

Also pick up the first story in Evolution series:
Amazon:  Evolution: ANGEL

Mythical Monday (48)

It seems there are many books based on or influenced by Myths and Mythological Beings.

There are so many different Mythology and Mythological Beings recorded. Some are very popular and well known, others not so much. There are many similar beings, yet different depending on the culture it’s based in.  The definition of Myth covers about anything in the Urban Fantasy/Fantasy realm to me.

I’ve invited authors to share briefly the Mythological being or Myth that influenced their character(s) or story, or what their character(s) are based on influencing their books.  Hosting here, one author and being or myth per week.

This week we have:

Fantasy author 
William Petersen

Talking Unicorns of the Sea.

A note from the author:

"I've always been fascinated with myths and lore. I wonder what shred of truth gave rise to them, and what traumatic or inspiring events surrounded them. I'm particularly taken with the myth of the unicorn and the magic of their horns. The first time I saw a picture of a Narwhal, I was convinced that they were unicorns. As an adult, my fascination has been tempered with science and education, but my imagination still runs wild every time I see one of these amazing creatures. I invite you to share that fascination with me." W.P.

*****

At the top of the world, the last magical creatures on Earth must stop running and make their stand...

An aspiring whale researcher, Maddie, and a disenfranchised ex-convict, Marcus, cross paths as a sinister plot unfolds around them. The discovery that magic creatures still exist, and so do the evil men who have pursued them through time, thrusts the two into the heart of the struggle.

Maddie and Marcus learn that unicorns are not myth, nor have they died out; they merely adapted and evolved as their needs and environment changed. After being hunted to near extinction by generations of evil wizards and chased through forests, swamps and finally, into the sea, they have become Narwhals. The so-called 'Unicorns of the Sea'...

The two also learn that the evil pursuing the animals has evolved as well, now employing modern weapons, tactics and technology to round up the last magical creatures on the planet. Using the compounds found within the huge, spiral horns of the whales, a new wizard seeks to fulfill his destiny and finally end the ancient struggle.

*****

Author Bio:
Missouri native and life-long resident. I'm either camping, fishing, sitting outside next to a fire or watching something about history, science or nature right now. I may even be writing...

I find endless inspiration within the natural world for science-fiction, horror and fantasy...

"Every story starts with 'What If ?', and I strive to bring you with me as I attempt to explore that question."

Find William:
Site:  http://theinwardspiral.wordpress.com/
Twitter:  @WideWorldofWill

Purchase Book: (click the image, and pick up for free - today)

Re-release Book Review: Cybrosis

Cybrosis

By:  P.C. Haring

Publisher:  Off the Deep End Multimedia LLC

Publish Date:  May 2, 2014

Format:  eArc

Genre:  Science Fiction, Cyberpunk

Series: 1st book in A Codename Ciris Conspiracy series

Recommendation:  Yes.  If you enjoy action and adventurous mystery with technology mixed in, go read this one!

Book Synopsis:
For Agent Ciris, the mission should have been simple: get in, apprehend the target, get out.  But when the simple snatch and grab goes horribly awry, the worlds first cyborg find herself backed into a corner.  At odds with her superiors, she becomes embroiled in two conspiracies - one intended to destroy her with a cybernetic virus that will neutralize the technology that keeps her alive, the other intended to keep hidden the untold secrets of her origin.  With the walls closing in around her, Ciris becomes a rogue agent with no one to trust and only one objective - unravel the shrouds of secrecy before time runs out.

First Sentence:
Computer networks cover the Earth, connecting distant corners in an instant.

Purchase At:
Amazon  /  Barnes & Nobles

**I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

My Thoughts and Summary:
Ciris and her crew of operatives are on a mission to find and bring in Dr. Leon Quincy, who has become a dangerous computer hacker.  The simple mission turns messy and damage claimed by many is beyond belief of The Center, who's now upset with Ciris for her disregard of care to property around her.  Ciris is listening to the speech from Director Briggs on her disregard and how the physical damage caused while on cases has become beyond excessive since the accident, then unwillingly and not knowing why, she passes out.  These two combined with holding information from her crew gets Ciris grounded to paperwork, but quickly she returns to the field when she is the only agent around and Quincy is at his worst again.  We then see someone has other ideas for Ciris, using her computer side as a weakness...or is it her human side?  Ciris fights her virus and Cybrosis while trying to come to terms with many lies and betrayals around her.

This book started out as Podcasts, which you can find on the authors site.  I found my way there by way of Tales from the Archives, and listened to the first podcast.  I loved what I heard, but not having an iPod to load to, and not being able to carry with me, along with always being interrupted at home (you know how those kids and husbands are) I wasn't able to get to listening to more.  Which bummed me out as I really wanted to.  So, when I found out P.C. Haring made his debut into books, I jumped at the chance to read a copy of this book.  And I'm so glad I did.

We start with full, high speed action with loads of bullets and fire!  Then we end with it as well.  And through out the book, yes we have it there too.  Ciris is always wrestling with someone.

I loved the word usage!  So vivid, and easy to visualize.  Such strong words used, dropped the images into my head.
     "riddled with holes..."
     "charred remains..."
     "She raised her left arm and a pod slightly larger than a deck of playing cards rose a few centimeters from the back of her forearm." - This whole sentence made it so easy to visualize!  Who couldn't see this?

This brings me to my next subject, cyber and technology.  I always get a little fearful when picking up a cyber book or science fiction book that I will not understand the equipment or terms used.  In this case, P.C. Haring made it incredibly easy for me.  His descriptions were vivid and in terms I understood.  He didn't linger on the items longer than he had to, I know there is some huge and powerful equipment here, but as they are part of the setting and story, they were not the storyline itself.  Ciris was.  Thank you P.C. Haring.  I enjoyed the high tech equipment and usage.  The cars, can be driven or navigate on their own.  Computer access to Centers network from in the car.

Ciris... I have to say I feel for this woman.  All that has happened to her to get here, and beyond.  She is broken, but she is very strong.  Really, one of my kind of leading ladies.  P.C. Haring does well of controlling our feelings where Ciris is concerned, when we feel with Ciris the holes in her heart then turn it off with Ciris to be business when at work.

P.C. Haring kept me wondering and turning the pages as he deepened the mystery behind Cybrosis, the virus, and the betrayals all around in each chapter.  I was curious what our "man" would do next, when would we meet him, and why.  I wanted to learn all the answers and to see what destruction Ciris would create next.

Very nice debut into books!


Would you like to learn more?  You can check out P.C. Harings' site: The Network of P.C. Haring.
If you would like to listen to the Podcasts of Cybrosis (which I have to say in just the first one I enjoyed the different voices) You can do so with this link.

Throwback Thursday (152)

I found this picture of Trinity College Library, and thought it would work for this meme with a little play with lighting and adding the words.

Let's talk about those books already on the shelves, yours or the stores.

I have a post for books I'm looking forward to coming out;

Looking Forward To...

But what about all those wonderful books that are ALREADY on the shelves.

Whether it be on your shelf waiting to be read or on the shelves in the stores waiting for you to give it a good home.

So, I thought I would share a book a week that is just waiting for me to travel through it's world.

Now... where do I start? Lets go by Published Date on the books...

This Week:

Ooooh, this is another I had wanted for so long then when one local book store closed, I picked it up. I'm thrilled to have it, and so need to get to it.

Where does the time go? I need to get to all these books!

Goodreads Synopsis:
Frey is the captain of the Ketty Jay, leader of a small and highly dysfunctional band of layabouts. An inveterate womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, avoiding the heavily armed flying frigates of the Coalition Navy. With their trio of ragged fighter craft, they run contraband, rob airships and generally make a nuisance of themselves. So a hot tip on a cargo freighter loaded with valuables seems like a great prospect for an easy heist and a fast buck. Until the heist goes wrong, and the freighter explodes. Suddenly Frey isn't just a nuisance anymore - he's public enemy number one, with the Coalition Navy on his tail and contractors hired to take him down. But Frey knows something they don't. That freighter was rigged to blow, and Frey has been framed to take the fall. If he wants to prove it, he's going to have to catch the real culprit. He must face liars and lovers, dogfights and gunfights, Dukes and daemons. It's going to take all his criminal talents to prove he's not the criminal they think he is ...

I've heard back from a few bloggers that they would like to join in this meme post, so I'm adding a Linky for you to join in.  Grab the picture above, and join in.  All I ask, is if you can acknowledge my blog in the post so others know where to come back to.