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Registering for BBAW

10 June 2010 Jackie 7

This year, the Awards process is being handled a little differently.  Last year, there was some, for lack of a better word, drama regarding the nominations and voting process.  Basically, anyone could vote for a site and a select few voted for the short list.  In theory, it doesn’t sound […]

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All Wounds by D. James

10 June 2010 Jackie 1

Continuing with The Eternal Kiss anthology, edited by Trisha Telep, I just finished the final story, All Wounds by Dina James. I’m a little behind on my reviews and All Wounds was one that has been waiting around for me.  Initially, I couldn’t remember much about the story, but that’s […]

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Crazed Crusade of Magic

9 June 2010 Jackie 3

Check out the shininess Shiloh Walker is showing off. It’s the cover for the third Grimm Circle novel, Crazed Hearts.  This one features Ren, who we meet in No Prince Charming, and I still can’t figure out who he is.  Has anyone?  Crazed Hearts releases July 13, 2010. Devon Monk […]

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Ambition by L. St Crow

9 June 2010 Jackie 0

Continuing with The Eternal Kiss anthology, edited by Trisha Telep, I just finished the twelfth story, Ambition by Lili St. Crow. First off, I haven’t read any of St. Crow’s Strange Angels novels, so I’m not sure if Ambition is set in the same world or not.  If it’s not, […]

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Passing by N. Holder and D. Viguie

9 June 2010 Jackie 4

Continuing with The Eternal Kiss anthology, edited by Trisha Telep, the eleventh story, Passing by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie and it’s one I definitely like. I’m really hoping Passing is the beginning to a whole new series because the world that we’re introduced to is definitely interesting and I […]

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Naked by M. Hart

8 June 2010 Jackie 1

When I first read the blurb for Naked by Megan Hart, it sounded really interesting and I couldn’t wait to read it.  However, after finishing it, I feel like I’m still waiting…waiting for something to happen. No strings. No regrets. And no going back. I didn’t think he wanted me. […]

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Guest Author: Carrie Lofty

8 June 2010 Jackie 7

Today, Literary Escapism is excited to welcome Carrie Lofty, author of Song of Seduction, to the floor. Austria, 1804 Eight years ago, composer Arie De Voss claimed his late mentor’s final symphony as his own and became an icon. But fame has a price: fear of discovery now poisons his […]

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The First Buntline

7 June 2010 Jackie 1

The latest New Author Mini Challenge kicked off last week and there is still plenty of time to join in.  For the month of June, we’re focusing on those first novels – the débutantes, the virgins, the first-timers.  Those novels by authors who are just starting out in the publishing […]

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Sea Witch by V. Kantra

7 June 2010 Tricia 2

Sea Witch by Virgina Kantra is the first book I have read that has focused on shifters from the sea, or Selkies. Margred is a Selkie—a legendary being of the sea, able to shapeshift into seductive human form. And she has found a human she desires… Burned out from the […]

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The 3rd BBAW Has Been Announced!

7 June 2010 Jackie 0

The 3rd Annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week has been officially announced! Amy kicked off the event at My Friend Amy (the site for the first BBAW) yesterday. Just like the past two years, Literary Escapism will be celebrating in some fashion.  I know for a fact that I’ll be offering […]