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Dreamfever by K.M. Moning

25 August 2009 Jackie 43

Freaking fabulous!  That is what Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning was.  The fourth book in the Fever series is so utterly wonderful that you really must be reading this series, if you’re not already. He has stolen her past, but MacKayla will never allow her sister’s murderer to take her […]

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What Happens in Vegas…After Dark (Anthology)

25 August 2009 Jackie 0

What Happens in Vegas…After Dark is a collection of novellas from authors Jodi Lynn Copeland, Lauren Dane, Kit Tunstall, Anya Bast that takes us back to Las Vegas and introduces us to the paranormal club across from the Liege Casino. Las Vegas…it’s the town that lives up to the promise […]

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Interview: Jory Strong

25 August 2009 Jackie 31

Today I’m excited to welcome Jory Strong to Literary Escapism.  Jory is the fabulous author behind the Ghostland series – Ghostland and Spider-Touched – and she has graciously agreed to answer a few questions.  If you have yet to read either Ghostland and Spider-Touched, then you really need to.  Spider-Touched […]

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Sunday Surprise!

22 August 2009 Jackie 5

The Vampire Queen’s Servant by Joey W. Hill (Vampire Queen #1) His blood. His soul. His body. Hers for the asking… Lady Elyssa Yamato Amaterasu Wentworth is a centuries-old vampire who’s been given a new servant – Jacob, a total alpha male unaccustomed to submitting to any woman’s wishes. What […]

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Your Late Night News….

22 August 2009 Jackie 5

Let’s start off with some good news…I found out today that I was nominated not for one BBAW, but three of them!  Literary Escapism is in the running for Best Reviews, Best Speculative Fiction and Best Blog Name.  You really like me!  Hehe. The BBAW shortlist will be posted on […]

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As Shadows Fade by C. Gleason

19 August 2009 Jackie 3

As the final novel in the Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason, As Shadows Fade was a superb way of ending the series. While Sebastian Vioget appears to be both the perfect warrior and lover to ensure the Gardella Legacy, Victoria cannot forget Max Pesaro – the former slayer still […]

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Actual Shift

19 August 2009 Jackie 1

Now I can post it. Here’s the cover for Rachel Vincent’s fifth Werecat novel, Shift. Isn’t it snazzy?  It’s a little different than the others, but the main difference that sticks out for me is the background.  If you look at the previous four novels, there’s not much a background […]

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The Shimmer

18 August 2009 Jackie 3

I was recently told about David Morrell’s new novel, The Shimmer, and while it’s not normally something I would pick up, it did sound intriguing.  Actually, the more I think about it, the more I get a Roswell vibe, so while it doesn’t appear to be paranormal, it could be […]

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Unknown Betrayals

18 August 2009 Jackie 5

Dude…check out what I found over at Michelle’s Book Blog.  It is the cover for the new Outcast novel by Rachel Caine, Unknown.  Yes it’s legit, confirmed via Twitter, and check out who has a cover blurb.  It’s our own Darque Reviews.  How awesome is that! Interviews: Rita Herron, author […]

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Good News Everyone!

18 August 2009 Jackie 5

Guess what! Literary Escapism was nominated for a BBAW Award for Best Speculative Fiction Blog (i.e. Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi/Spec-Fic). That’s exciting, now I have the problem of picking out 5 posts to submit to the judges in order for a chance to get on the shortlist.  Aahhhh!  I have to pick 5 […]