Monthly Archives: September 2014

#18 “Masquerade” by Kylie Fornasier

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i.     Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii.   The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading

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So much loveliness

I feel really guilty about how long it’s taken me to display this award. I was nominated by the lovely (see what I did there?) Amy over at It’s Only Three. I insist that you click that link and check … Continue reading

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#17 “Love Letters To The Dead” by Ava Dellaira

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i.     Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii.   The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading

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Q & A with Darren Groth, author of Are You Seeing Me?

This may be the single most important blog post I have ever written. I have never interviewed an author before. It was a singularly nerve-wracking experience of which I enjoyed every single second. It all started with this wonderful tweet … Continue reading

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#16 “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i.     Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii.   The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading

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My most humble thanks

The other night, while I was studying for an exam, I got two wonderful surprises. I was nominated for two blogging awards. How did I find this out when I was supposed to be studying? The flashing blue light on my … Continue reading

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My Darling Escape: Part Two

My second day in Sydney started more abruptly than I was really prepared for. After getting to sleep at about 3.30AM, I woke up at about 9.30AM to the question “So, Bec, did you want to go to Bondi today? … Continue reading

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My Darling Escape: Part One

Reality is a harsh mistress, is it not? You close a book, turn off a good movie, leave an awesome party, and all of a sudden you’re back to square one with all of the bullshit you were trying to … Continue reading

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Top Ten Most Influential Books

I stole this list from a Facebook status courtesy of Happy Indulgence. I would have done this the proper way, on FB, but I know myself. I would have rambled on for far too long and taken up too much … Continue reading

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#15 “Are You Seeing Me?” by Darren Groth

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i.     Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii.   The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading

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