BEA
Whole Life Wednesday — 3
This has been an interesting week. I broke my ‘diet’ a couple of times. Once it resulted in a migraine, and I haven’t had one in a while. I can’t scientifically say it was something food related, but given the lack of them since I started this plan and the sudden occurrence that night after eating quite a bit that wasn’t in my […]
Review: The Mistress Contract by She and He
The Mistress Contract (Amazon, Goodreads) by She and He Published by Unbridled Books, October 2011 The remarkable true document that is The Mistress Contract opens with a piece of paper that was signed in 1981 by a woman and her wealthy lover. The contract establishes an exchange that she thinks fair: If he will provide an adequate and separate […]
Review: Going Underground by Susan Vaught
Going Underground (Amazon, Goodreads) by Susan Vaught (Amazon, Goodreads, Website) by Bloomsbury USA, September 2011 Del is a good kid who’s been caught in horrible circumstances. At seventeen, he’s trying to put his life together after an incident in his past that made him a social outcast-and a felon. As a result, he can’t get into college; the only job […]
Impulse Purchase of the Day: BuckyCubes
Have you heard of BuckyBalls? Have you had a chance to experience them for yourself? They’re small magnetic balls that you can form into all kinds of different shapes and they are a ton of fun. I noticed that they had a booth at the BEA this year too. And now they’ve come out with BuckyCubes. Same idea, but […]
Review: Janitors by Tyler Whitesides
Janitors (Amazon, Goodreads) by Tyler Whitesides (Amazon, Goodreads, Website) Published by Shadow Mountain, July 2011 The magical, secretive society of JANITORS will sweep the country in the fall of 2011. Have you ever fallen asleep during math class? Are you easily distracted while listening to your English teacher? Do you find yourself completely uninterested in geography? […]
Review: Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley
Mister Creecher (Amazon, Goodreads) by Chris Priestley (Amazon, Goodreads, Website) Published by Bloomsbury, September 2011 Billy is a street urchin, pickpocket and petty thief. Mister Creecher is a monstrous giant of a man who terrifies all he meets. Their relationship begins as pure convenience. But a bond swiftly develops between these two misfits as their bloody journey takes them ever […]
Review: Witches! by Rosalyn Schanzer
Witches! The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem (Amazon, Goodreads) By Rosalyn Schanzer (Amazon, Goodreads, Website) Published by National Geographic Children’s Books on September 13, 2011 In the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two girls began to twitch, mumble, and contort their bodies into strange shapes. The doctor tried every remedy, but nothing […]
Review: The Predicteds by Christine Seifert
Daphne is the new girl in town and is having trouble fitting in. At least she has Jesse… sort of. He wants to be more than “just friends,” but there’s something he’s not telling her about his past. Something dangerous. When a female student is brutally attacked, police turn to PROFILE, a new program that can […]
Cover Lust — Clockwork Prince
One of the added benefits of attending the BEA is getting to see upcoming titles and of course this year was no different. Simon & Schuster revealed this gorgeous cover for the next Infernal Devices book, Clockwork Prince. I love all of Cassandra Clare’s covers and between the artwork there are amazing stories to boot. […]
Pyr to Enter the YA Genre Fiction Market
I stopped by the Prometheus/Pyr booth while at the BEA and after talking with their publicist, I learned of their upcoming venture into the YA market. I’m super excited about this news as I love their adult books, so I can hazard a solid guess that I will love their YA books as well. Here is the full press release: […]
It’s Time
I’m waiting for the train to take me into the city. I’m itching to get there and explore the BEA’s floor and to hit up some of the BlogWorld exhibits and panels. Tomorrow will be my biggest day but today is all about reconnecting with authors and publishers. Updates will be posted sporadically and of […]
A Week of Events Approaches
In one week, I will be in NYC for three exciting events. The number one event is Book Expo America. I’m excited to be attending my third year! It’s always a great event, there are tons of awesome panels, great authors and publishers to meet and of course it gives me a chance to meet up with some […]
BlogWorld Here I Come!
Now I thought myself lucky that this year I would not only get to go to the BEA and the Book Blogger Con, but that I’d get to check out the BlogWorld Expo as well. It saddened me that I wouldn’t make it to the actual conference part, but it just wasn’t in the budget this year. That […]
Review: Vengeance by A. J. Scudiere
Nine years ago, Claymore Beller tried to do the right thing. It was the last thing he did. In retaliation for his efforts, his mafia bosses laid waste to his family. Only the youngest — Cynthia — came up fighting. Three years ago, Lee Maxwell made the same error. His wife and daughter paid for […]
Look out, I’m joining!
I’ve looked at a few organizations over my career and some specific to Austin since I moved here. Yesterday, I decided to finally do something about it. I am now an official card carrying member of: Young Womens Alliance — An organization of women that empowers its members to develop personally and professionally through educational programs and opportunities to lead, […]
Could this get any better?
So I just received this release about the Book Expo America co-locating with the BlogWorld Expo the same week. I can’t believe it. I’m going to be exhausted, but it’s amazing that I will hopefully be able to attend BlogWorld in addition to the BEA and the Book Blogger Convention. I’m giddy with happiness. If registration for BlogWorld […]
Recap of 2010
Well it wasn’t quite what I expected for a year, but there were some really awesome things about it. I managed to land a full time position with a great software company. I moved out of my friends’ house and into an apartment with a wonderful man who I also met in 2010. I really feel that a lot of things started to fall into […]
The BEA/BBC Experience
This year was a blast for both the Book Expo America and the Book Blogger Convention. I had hoped that my final box of items from both events would arrive this weekend, but unfortunately it has not. Silly me, I put the cards and important contact information for all those that I met up with during both events in […]
BEA Publishers List
These are the publishers I’m looking forward to seeking out and specifically talking to while at the BEA on Wednesday and Thursday in addition to those I already have appointments set with. Balzer & Bray — Division of Harper Collins Blooming Tree Press Disney Press Egmont USA Greenleaf Book Group Harcourt — Division of Houghton Mifflin Harper Collins Horror Writers […]
Upcoming Events
My calendar, as you can see at the top, is now up and running. I’ve put in all my upcoming events for both work and fun so feel free to check out my free time If you would like to meet up at a particular time while I am in NYC for the BEA/BBC, please take a look […]
Starting the BEA/BBC Countdown
It’s getting to be time to really start planning my trip to NYC in just a couple of weeks and with all the emails I’ve been getting to set up meetings while I’m there, I need to actually set up a schedule. It’s starting to look like Wednesday is going to be a day of visiting the list of […]
The BEA and the Book Blogger Convention? Count me in!
I just signed up for my BEA pass as well as registered for the Book Blogger Convention that is happening the day after BEA wraps up. I’m super excited. Hopefully I can get the plane tickets squared away in the next couple of weeks and be ready to go. Anyone else going to either event or both? […]
Review: He was destined to rebel and destined to lose, but that does not make his fall any less tragic. Heaven’s Darkest Hour – Joseph J. Blaikie
Title: Heaven’s Darkest Hour Author: Joseph J. Blaikie Publisher: Comfort Publishing Date (to be) Published: May 15, 2009 Summary (from back of book): Heaven’s Darkest Hour tells the tale of Lucifer’s journey from beloved son of God to the ruthless embodiment of evil known as Satan. The Prince of Light’s path to darkness winds from the Garden of […]
Book Expo America a.k.a. How I Wrecked My Shoulders for My Love of Books
I went to the expo this morning not really knowing what to expect. I arrived at 9 am, checked in and proceeded to tour the exhibit hall for the next four hours. I met some great people from the literary world and have to say it was well beyond my expectations for the day. I was dragging a bit at […]
Book Events Galore: Book Expo America and the National Book Festival
Thanks to Amanda, I was able to get a pass to go to the Book Expo America (BEA) this weekend. Not only will I hopefully be able to catch up with Amanda, but also Candace and Lisa who I received Don’t Call Me a Crook! from to read and review. I’m excited to check out the new titles and to […]
