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Wow! I can't believe it's been 5 years! It seems like these past 5 years have flown by. I still remember my very first post, a review of Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton (which was a horribly written review lol). I remember the first people I met from blogging and some of them have become my best friends! Yes Rachel, Mindy, Nancy, Bella, Damaris, Jess, Bonnie, Cameron, Bridget, Sophie, Katie, Jenny, Danny, Amber, Julie, Brittany, Rachel, Crystal, and Jen I'm talking to you! Love you ladies :D I also remember the awesome authors and publishers who have been a blessing to work with I love you all! If I mentioned everyone this would be quite a long post. But I did want to send a special shout out to Veronica Rossi, Talia Vance, Katherine Longshore, Cory Jackson, AG Howard, Sara B Larson, Claudia Gray, Martina Boone, Maria V. Snyder, Cat Winters, Evelyn Skye, Sabaa Tahir, Renee Ahdieh, and Joelle Charbonneau you have been some of my favorite authors and have become amazing friends! To the local ladies we must meet for Margaritas soon! So what has changed in 5 years? It doesn't seem like much but it's actually been a lot. To start I had a partner... but after the first year it wasn't working out so we parted ways. I couldn't lose the blog name I had come to love so I'm still Two Chicks on Books. I've also gone through 3 blog designs and this current one is by far my favorite but I may be looking for a new design next year I've had this one for 3 years lol! When I first started blogging I had always dreamed of working in publishing and 4 years ago that dream started to come true. I became an intern at Entangled Publishing and 4 years later I'm a Publicity and Marketing Director for Month9Books! I love my company so much! Thanks Georgia McBride for having faith in me and giving me a job that I love doing everyday! I also started a blog tour company with one of my besties Rachel from Fiktshun and Rockstar Book Tours has been a blast! I can't believe we've been doing this for 3 years now! So ok I'm not one for long winded posts but what I really wanted to say is thank you!!! All of you who have been a part of this 5 year journey I am so blessed to have each of you in my life and I'm looking forward to more years of blogging to come and to meeting more awesome people! And to celebrate turning 5 I'm giving away stuff because whats's better than giveaways?!?! Giveaway Details: 1 winner will receive a Kindle Fire 7 ($49.99 retail price). US Only. 1 winner will receive a Box of 2016 ARC's US Only. 1 winner will receive a Book from my Best of 2015 Post from Amazon or The Book Depository, International.
Because it's not legal per the FTC I can't require a follow but I really want my winners to be followers of my blog so I'd really appreciate it if you did! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway
So today I’m excited to have my good friend
Mary Lindsey here to talk about music and her book ASHES ON THE WAVES which was
a fantastic book and I highly suggest you all read it when it comes out! And
there’s also a giveaway so make sure to enter below!
Because the book is steeped in the rhythm
and feel of Edgar Allan Poe's works, I relied on the tempo and mood of his
writing, rather than music. Each chapter is springboarded from one of his
poems, letters, essays or stories. I didn't listen to music while writing.
Instead, I would read the source piece out loud, whether it was The
Fall of the House of Usher, "The Raven," or "Annabel
Lee."
There were songs that influenced the
process, however, even though Liam and Anna don't have a playlist. The
intensity of the relationship really hit me when listening to the song,
"Words," form the album, Water, by Fisher. It is an
obscure song, so there is no video.
Here's the first verse:
We were one heart,
separately beating in the time to one dream.
Born apart, we were twins cut
from the very same skin.
Now I, miss you more than words
Life got in the way
Words got in the way
Now I, don't know what to say,
Words get in the way.
They get in the way.
I listened to a lot of classical while
plotting and brainstorming. Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor" got a lot
of play, especially the Dies Irae and Rex Tremendae,Confutatis, and Lacrimosa sections.
I can't wear earbuds, so this was blasting in the house a lot. My family
is very tolerant, bless them.
The song that nailed the back part of the
book for me, though was "C'est La Mort," by the Civil Wars. Love it!
Thanks, Jaime for hosting me on your blog
today!
Thank you Mary love you!!!!
About the Book:
A sexy gothic romance based on Edgar Allan Poe's
"Annabel Lee"
Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and
labeled a demon by the villagers of Dòchas, Liam has accepted that things will
never get better for him—until a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives
on the island and Liam’s fate is changed forever.
With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been
denied, but the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the
sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couple’s love,
testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies
draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple
through one last trial—and this time it’s not only their love that’s in danger
of being destroyed.
Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling poem Annabel Lee, with
references to many of his other works including The Raven, Mary
Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power
of true love.
Perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series, Kendra
Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood, and Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.
Praise for Ashes on the Waves
“Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an
extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!” –Sophie
Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight
“Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting,
mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story.” –Cate Tiernan, author
of Sweep and Immortal Beloved
"A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and
mystery-laden suspense."--Kirkus Reviews
Did I mention there's a trailer? And it's AWESOME!!!!!!
About Mary:
Mary Lindsey lives in Houston with her husband, three kids, two dogs,
her daughter's pet rats, an Australian bearded dragon, and dozens of Madagascar
Hissing Cockroaches (The roaches are along story. Don't ask).
Make sure to go to Rockstar Book Tours to see the rest of the tour schedule. There are some awesome posts! ASHES ON THE
WAVES Giveaway Details:
5 Winners Total
2 winners will receive their choice of an ARC of ASHES ON THE WAVES
or a paperback of SHATTERED SOULS, a necklace tile, magnet, and a signed
bookmark.
1 winner will receive their choice of an ARC of ASHES ON THE WAVES or
a paperback of SHATTERED SOULS (out of whatever is left from the first 2
winners), a necklace tile, and a signed bookmark.
2 winners will receive their choice of an ARC of ASHES ON THE WAVES
or a paperback of SHATTERED SOULS(out of whatever is left from the first 3
winners), and a signed bookmark.
Hey y’all! So I have an awesome post for you today! Belen or as he’s lovingly nicknamed, Poppa Bear, from Maria V. Snyder’s Healer Series has paid
me a visit and he is wise beyond his years! I adore this guy! Want to see what
he has to say check it out below. Oh and don’t forget I have two giveaways for this
stop. One, for the Harlequin Teen Prize pack and I also have one copy of Scent
of Magic (US/Can on this stop) to give away to someone!!!! Also make sure to check out my review of Scent of Magic Here!
As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a
unique position: in the minds of friends and foes alike, she no longer exists.
Despite her need to prevent the megalomaniacal King Tohon from winning control
of the Realms, Avry is also determined to find her sister and repair their
estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole
confidant, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.
Though she should be in hiding, Avry will do whatever she can to
support Tohon's opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army, evading magic
sniffers, teaching forest skills to soldiers and figuring out how to stop
Tohon's most horrible creations yet: an army of the walking dead—human and
animal alike and nearly impossible to defeat.
War is coming and Avry is alone. Unless she figures out how to do the
impossible...again.
Now time
for Belen’s words of wisdom!
Poppa Bear Knows Best
I knew it as
soon as I saw her standing among Jaxton’s town watchmen. They had caught her and planned to execute
her for the forty golds Tohon offered, but she had this steely look in her eyes
when she scanned the crowd. I knew she’d
be trouble. I just wasn't sure if it
would be the good or the bad kind of trouble.
The town watch
had gotten to her first, but they wouldn't have her for long. Kerrick caught my attention and nodded. He kept his stony expression, not wanting to
get his hopes up. After two years
searching for a healer, this seemed too good to be true. I knew she was the real deal, but Kerrick
wouldn't listen until he had proof. The monkeys on the other hand were
practically jumping with glee. We
gathered to go over the plan one more time.
“What if she’s not a healer?”
Flea asked Kerrick.
“Then we leave her there,” he
said.
Flea, Quain and Loren
protested. Kerrick remained
unmoved. “We would draw too much
attention for nothing.”
“They’re not going to kill an innocent,”
I growled, stepping closer to him.
“We’ll take her with us and drop her off in the next safe town.”
Kerrick didn't
even flinch. He knew me too well just
like he also realized if he didn't rescue her, I would.
Finally, Kerrick sighed. “All right, Belen, but it’s up to you to give
us enough time.”
“Won’t be a problem.” I grinned in anticipation. I’d been given the task of distracting the
town watch so I headed to the local tavern to quaff a few strong drinks. It would take more than a few to get me
drunk, but I just needed the smell of alcohol on my breath and witnesses as I
become more…disorderly. Fun.
The ensuing bar
fight a few hours later involved lots of cursing and breaking stools. It was a
thing of beauty—the monkeys would have been proud. I slipped the owner a gold coin to pay for
the damage as the town watch rushed in to arrest me. Four men weren't enough so they sent for
more. At this rate, I’d have the whole
squad away from the jail house.
Eventually, they dragged me into the
jail house. I stopped struggling and
gave them a wide-eyed stare.
“He’s going to be sick!” one
cried.
They dropped my arms and stepped
back as I bent over and pretended to heave.
Now free, I started swinging at the two poor saps closest to me. During the fight someone opened the door to
the cells and the gig was up.
“She’s gone!” a man yelled.
Chaos reigned and most of the
watchmen rushed out. I threw one man onto
a wooden desk and it collapsed underneath him.
I cursed as loud as possible, signaling Kerrick to get moving. After knocking out the two others who stayed
behind, I grabbed the girl’s pack and chased after the men.
Before I reached the woods, I
noticed another larger group of watchmen assembling. Too many for Kerrick and the boys to
handle.
I yelled, “She went this
way!” And pointed to another section of
the forest. “Follow me.” I dashed south and they followed.
Well, I led them
on a merry chase well away from the real action. Of course, it took me longer to reach the
rendezvous point, but everyone was all smiles when I arrived. We’ve found our healer.
The beautiful
healer seemed a bit skittish at first. I
couldn't blame her we were a motley-looking crew and all strangers to her, but
we saved her life, that should count for something. Of course Kerrick had managed to make a bad
impression right away, being all stiff and cold and distant, bossing her
around. She bristled at every order and
I predicted sparks would soon fly between these two. Both good and bad.
Kerrick fell for her first. He’d never admit it, but she’d gotten under
his skin. It took her longer—no surprise
as he was downright nasty to her and I had to take him aside and pound some
sense into him.
It all worked out for the best.
Like I said, I knew it. I am Poppa Bear
after all J
Maria V. Snyder changed from being a meteorologist to a novelist in
1995, when she began writing to keep her sanity while raising two children.
Since then, she has published numerous freelance articles in magazines and
newspapers, and teaches fiction-writing classes at the local college and area
libraries. The classes give her the wonderful opportunity to encourage fellow
writers, and to keep improving her craft.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maria always had a
fascination with big storms. Dreaming of chasing tornadoes Maria earned a bachelors of science degree in
meteorology at Penn State University. But she discovered, much to her chagrin,
that forecasting the weather wasn't one of her skills. In order to chase
tornadoes you had to predict where they might form. Creating fantasy worlds
where she has complete control of the weather was more agreeable to her.
Maria's research on food-tasting methods with an expert chocolate
taster, her husband, turned out to be a delicious bonus while writing Poison
Study.
Maria has a brown belt in Isshinryu Karate, and enjoys playing
volleyball and the cello. Traveling in general and via cruise ship in
particular are her biggest distractions from writing. Maria has traveled to
Belize, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and through
the Panama Canal.
Maria lives with her husband, son, daughter and yellow lab, Hazelnut,
in Pennsylvania where she is at work on more LUNA novels. She is also pursuing
a master's degree in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University.
Readers are welcome to contact Maria at the following email address: maria@mariavsnyder.com.
Can you tell I’m excited?!?!?! LOL well I am! Y’all know how much I
loved Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins!
Hell I even co-hosted the Sweet Read along with Mindy, Rachel, Tara, and Nancy!
So when I found out that the rest of the series had finally gotten picked up (Thanks
Harper Teen for lagging and giving me a heart attack lol) I couldn’t wait to
see the new cover! And it’s finally here!!!!!
So without further ado I present you with the cover for Sweet Peril!
Anna Whitt, daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised
herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive
to make such a claim. She’d been naive about a lot of things. Haunted by demon
whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing
her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl.
Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe,
son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.
When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds
herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain
support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon
becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping
to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put
aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and
face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?
Book 3 of The Sweet Trilogy, Sweet Reckoning, is slated
for spring/summer 2014.
Gorgeous Right?????? I'm dying to read it even more now!!!
About Wendy:
Wendy Higgins was born in Alaska, grew up an Army brat, and lived all
over the United States before settling in the Washington, DC area. She attended
George Mason University for her undergrad degree in creative writing, and
Radford University for her masters in curriculum and instruction. Wendy taught
9th and 12th grade English in a rural school before becoming a mother and
author. She now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, daughter, and son. Sweet
Peril is her second novel.
Oh and don’t forget Wendy has already agreed to do the Sweet Peril
Blog tour with Rachel and I over at Rockstar
Book Tours so make sure to go follow us and sign up to be a
tour host! Ooh and make sure to follow us on twitter to keep up with all tour
news!
