So I found this:
Skulduggery is just so cool. I think these books would make great films. There are some really cool casting ideas out there, and some of them overlap, I saw a couple of picks for David Tennant as the man himself and I’ve got to say I think that could really work.
Who do you think would be good?
Hey lovely readers. I have a fun gift for you. I have a copy of the wonderful WILDLIFE by Fiona Wood to give away.
This is a beautiful tale of growing up and surviving high school.
So what do you need to do to win this?
Leave a comment stating the title of one of your favourite coming of age tales and why. The winner will be selected at random.
The competition closes June 2nd 2013.
Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness! Look what I found. What is not to love here? Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell, I totally love these guys. I must, must, must get my hands on this book. Unfortunately I have to wait until later in the year. How can you not adore these illustrations.
Also while I’m here lets hear from the wonderful author on what the book is about.
So I did what I do occasionally and I spent some time watching vlogbrothers clips
And I found one dealing with The Fault in Our Stars and the fact it maybe become a movie sometimes soon.
For some reason it won’t let me embed the right clip but go here
John Green says he is ‘Cautiously optimistic’, we shall wait and see. Until then if you haven’t checked out the book, what are you doing sitting here reading this… get thee to a bookshop (brick and mortar or electronic) and do yourself a favour, get a copy of The Fault in Our Stars.
Okay so here’s the Rick Riordan low down. He has written a Percy Jackson/Carter Kane crossover short story. AWESOME! Is all I have to say.
The problem is it will be available in the paperback release of Serpent’s Shadow, in the US, no news yet on Australia. The other problem is what if you’ve already bought the book? Apparently it will be available as a e-single, also no word yet on if it will be available in the regions. My guess it they will be simply because Rick Riordan is such a popular writer.
You can read an except here.
Okay it is that time of the year again where anyone and everyone puts together lists of their top picks of the past year. I am going to be no different, I will, however, not be doing a top 10. What I have put here are the ones that really stood out, but truthfully I had many wonderful reading experiences this year just about gone, and I did limit this list to those books published in 2012.
Let me start with the youngest first and believe me there were so many really cool picture books this past year but here are a few that stood out.
The Snorgh and the Sailor : Will Buckingham and Thomas Docherty
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore : William Joyce
I Love You Little Monster : Andreae Giles and Jess Mikhail
Plant a Kiss : Amy Rosenthal and Peter H Reynolds
What Does Daddy Do? : Rachel Bright
Fiction 4 – 9 years.
Secret of the Swords : Frances Watts and Gregory Rogers
Hey Jack! series : by Sally Rippin
Billie B Brown series by Sally Rippin
Fiction 8 – 12
Floors : Patrick Carmen
Summer’s Dream : Cathy Cassidy
Dork Diaries series : Rachel Renee Russell
Young Adult Fiction
Stormdancer : Jay Kristoff
The Fault in Our Stars : John Green
Team Human : Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan
Some days you just need to find something that causes you to think, or just makes you laugh. At various times this man has made me do both, sometimes at the same time.
If you have not checked out the VLog Brothers do so. Here is a snippet:
(Just so this post has something booky in it): I’ll actually put it out here and say Fault In Our Stars is most probably going to make my top picks of the year too
April 2013 sees the release of Lili Wilkinson’s next book, The ZigZag Effect.
Lili’s books are fun and engaging and I am looking forward to this next one.
Welcome to the Shine Light blog tour. At each stop we’ll be revealing something new about the characters in Shine Light. What makes them tick? Do they have any secrets? Read on to find out . . .
Joel/Clash
Blog stop 8
Joel/Clash is the catalyst for Retra/Naif’s journey. At the beginning of the series she worships him without question or criticism. He’s all the things she’s frightened to be; extraverted, bold and uncompromising. He’s also her only friend in the world.
However, it’s not until Naif finally reconnects with him on Grave that she begins to get to know her brother as a real person – not a construct of her rose-coloured memory. Though not always liking what she sees, Naif cannot help but continue to admire him. Like Suki, he is a warrior who is personally motivated by a deep-rooted belief in individual freedom.
The only insight we get into Joel/Clash’s personality, other than Naif’s point of view, is through his relationships with Dark Eve and Charlonge. There is also no doubt he is revered by the Young Ones on Ixion as being handsome and brave, and in the time he’s spent on the island he’s developed into a strong, decisive fighter. But Charlonge thinks Dark Eve has corrupted his more reasonable side. She is right!
Joel/Clash loves Charlonge but his admiration for Dark Eve is profound. He’s never met anyone as committed to the idea of personal freedom as Eve is and it’s a bond that ties them together. Though he doesn’t love her in the way he loves Charlonge, she is a powerful influence upon him. At this stage in his life Joel/Clash gives priority to his principles and beliefs above his personal relationships. He is not ready for Charlonge emotionally; he is too caught up in the fight.
He does learn though, that his little sister is more than merely a sibling to be protected. It’s the first step in his journey of self-discovery. And the struggle for his affections between Eve and Charlonge continues on for a long while after the SHINE LIGHT is finished.
Break each code at the end of every blog post on the tour and your name will go in the draw to win a**super mystery prize** basket. Email your answers to marianne@mariannedepierres.com.
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Ready for your next fix? Meet Dark Eve at http://paranormal-angel.blogspot.com.au/
Did you miss the feature on Liam? See http://treasuredtalesforyoungadults.wordpress.com/
For the full tour listing see http://www.burnbright.com.au/
And now… Your extract.
Shine Light
By Marianne de Pierres
Stop 8 of 13
‘Yes. I searched in all the churches when I arrived but they had only stories like the ones I’d read at home. I thought, perhaps, that I’d come to Ixion for no reason. Then one day Brand came to Vank and locked herself in the gallery. She visited several more times, many days apart, always locking the door. When she left the first time, I scoured every nook of the gallery until I found them. Someone, perhaps one of the monks, had hidden Ixion’s history in the walls.’
‘Maybe they thought to preserve it?’
She looked thoughtful. ‘I expect when the Ripers came they had to flee. Perhaps they couldn’t take their books with them.’
‘I could get them for you. But I have no badge,’ said Jarrold. ‘What if they want to see it?’
Ruzalia stood. ‘They’re not watching the churches as much. The split between Lenoir and Brand means they’re disorganised. If you’re careful, you’ll be able to avoid them.’
‘Liam and I will fi nd Clash and Eve,’ said Naif, ‘to see if they know about the uther queen. You can bring the books to us there.’
‘They will be heavy. I doubt we can carry them far alone.’
‘The Grotto is close to Vank. Let’s meet there. We’ll bring help.’
Ruzalia spoke next. ‘And I will travel to Port of Patience to visit my merchant. We have much to talk about, he and I. When I return we must act, one way or another.’
The coldness in her voice made Naif flinch. She did not envy the merchant. The trip to Port of Patience would take a full day and night, which meant Ruzalia would be gone for two days at least. Naif hoped that would be enough time to fi nd out what they needed.
The pirate added, ‘I’ll set you down on the Lesser Paths near Vank. There is less chance the Ripers will see the ship there.’
Naif, Markes and Charlonge nodded. They all knew the area she meant.
‘Are you ready?’ asked the pirate.
Silent nods were the reply.
What happens next? Visit http://paranormal-angel.blogspot.com.au/ to find out!
Okay my lovelies, this week sees the release of Shine Light by the wonderful Marianne dePierres, it is the third book in the Night Creatures trilogy.
Here are my reviews for Burn Bright and Angel Arias.
I am really looking forward to this book and am thrilled to be part of the blog tour which will give insight into hopefully your favourite characters. The tour will be here on November the 8th but starts here. From there just follow the links.
Enjoy the darkness and the journey.
