Superman and Hunters

DCComics-Action03The latest Moon Daughters comic is out and it looks like Maggie, Iris and Camille may have an unexpected visitor.

Jeri Smith-Ready has posted the sixth chapter to her online serial, Let It Bleed.  If you haven’t read the previous chapters, here they are: One, Two, Three, Four and Five.

Karen Mahoney has posted a snippet from her upcoming novel, The Wood Queen, which releases.

Dakota Cassidy has posted an excerpt from Blood Curse, the first novel in her new Blood Revelation series due out.

Author Appearances:

RMcCammon-Hunter from the WoodsAnton Strout has begun a new adventure.  The Once & Future Podcast is a new weekly Science Fiction & Fantasy book-centric podcast that will feature a lot of things you’ll want to know (i.e. breaking news in the publishing industry, upcoming release titles, guest authors, book tour info, convention news, etc). The debut broadcast of The Once & Future Podcast will be September 12th and will include interviews with Charlaine Harris and Jackie Kessler.  Authors already confirmed for future appearances are: Rachel Caine, Amber Benson, Chris Hardwick, Jim C. Hines, Matthew Cody and many others.

Maria Snyder has posted the cover copy for her upcoming fantasy novel, Touch of Power.

Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Fifteen Realms, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace may well be her life….

Jennifer Estep’s first Elemental Assassin novel, Spider’s Bite, is currently listed for only $1.99 at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

When DC Comics rebooted 52 of their lines, I knew there were going to be some story changes, but I never thought they would change how Superman was received in Metropolis. Just take a look at the cover for Action Comics #3 – the people of Metropolis are not exactly happy to have them in their city. Have you been reading any of the New 52?  What do you think?

There are always more fabulous covers that have been popping up. To see them all, head over to facebook, where I’ve added them to the FB album for your viewing pleasure.

Contests:
Dark Faerie Tales is giving away a copy of Leigh Fallon’s Carrier of the Mark – ends September 18th.

Dear Author is giving away a slew of new and upcoming Fall releases – ends September 9th.

Paperback Dolls is giving away a copy of the Smart Chicks Kick It tour anthology, Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions – ends September 15th.

Kerrelyn Sparks is giving away 11 copies of her latest Love at Stake novel, Vampire Mine – ends September 27th, maybe?

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I am a 30-something SAHM with two adorable boys and a supportive husband who is very tolerant of my reading addiction. I love to read and easily go through about a dozen books a month – well I did before I had kids. Now, not so much. After my first son was born, I began to take my hobby of reviewing a little more serious and started Literary Escapism to help with my sanity. I love to discuss the fabulous novels I’ve read and meeting all the wonderful people in the book blogging community has been amazing.