Sisters Red Launch

Today I got to go down to Atlanta to the Sisters Red launch event.

Jackson Pearce is, of course, amazing. She talked about the book, giving babies alcohol, and her writing process, among other things. She had a Q&A time, where she talked a little about SWEETLY (she should be getting the cover in a few days), Purity, and her historical novel. She also gave some tidbits about Sisters Red. Did you know that Silas originally had another name? She wouldn't say what it was, because it was spoilery. The main guy in Sweetly is Silas's brother, and that's VERY interesting.
Here are a few more pics, but I won't put up the one of myself and Jackson because I look like a hunchback.

Also, Sisters Red was featured this morning on Good Morning America! Check out Jackson's video:

In Defense of Twilight

I was poking around online the other day, when I came across THIS:

Now, I'll be one of the first people to say that I don't particularly like Twilight, but this picture hurts me a little. I don't think that any book should be banned, taken away, or burned. What purpose does destroying a book serve? Nobody profits from this, except the book burner and Stephenie Meyer. Burning books deprives someone, somewhere an opportunity to read it.
Every book has the potential to help someone. They can help people learn to read, or give an escape. Books can teach us things without us feeling like we've been taught. I know that's kind of confusing, so I'll explain. When you read a book, you can empathize with the characters, even though they may be completely different from you. A reader can learn about the difficulties that people go through because of their skin color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other factor. People can better themselves through books.
Twilight may not be the greatest piece of fiction out there, but it serves a purpose. I know several people who used Twilight as a springboard for other books. It has ignited a passion for reading in countless people who otherwise wouldn't pick up a book.
So, if you're one of those people who hates Twilight or some other book, go on hating. But please don't destroy the book. Donate it to a library, shelter, or some other place where it has the opportunity to reach someone.

Jackson Pearce Signing!

I'm going to see Jackson Pearce again! This time instead of hiding in the shadows, she's having her own shiny Sisters Red launch party! I promise to share pictures and anything interesting that happens. There's a rumor that she'll be liveblogging the event, so keep an eye out!

Review: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting

Violet Ambrose can find the dead. Or at least, those who have been murdered. She can sense the echoes they leave behind... and the imprints they leave on their killers. As if that weren't enough to deal with during junior year, she also has a sudden, inexplicable, and consuming crush on her best friend since childhood, Jay Heaton. 

Now a serial killer has begun terrorizing Violet's small town... and she realizes she might be the only person who can stop him.


The Body Finder was a very interesting, creepy read. After reading the prologue, I was hooked. The ability to sense dead bodies isn't something I've seen before, and it was very well done. The writing envelopes you, as does the level of detail in everything. For me - as a guy - that wasn't always a good thing. I sometimes got tired of reading about how Violet wished her hair was straight and not curly, or the details of makeup and dresses. Having said that, I loved this book. It had just the right amount of suspense, and while the ending didn't completely catch me by surprise, I still completely enjoyed it. 
The cover is stunning, and definitely caught my eye when I first saw it. I didn't know exactly what it represented, but it made me want to read it. 


5/5


Recommended if you liked The Midnight Twins, White Cat, and mystery/suspense stories.


This book was received free from the publisher for review.

Contest Alert!

Christine Johnson is having an awesome contest to celebrate Clair de Lune! Bookplates, books, and other awesome stuff! Check it out at her blog!

Waiting on Wednesday: Freefall by Mindi Scott

Seth McCoy was the last person to see his best friend Isaac alive, and the first to find him dead. It was just another night, just another party, just another time where Isaac drank too much and passed out on the lawn. Only this time, Isaac didn’t wake up. 

Convinced that his own actions led to his friend’s death, Seth is torn between turning his life around . . . or losing himself completely. 

Then he meets Rosetta: so beautiful and so different from everything and everyone he's ever known. But Rosetta has secrets of her own, and Seth will soon realize he isn’t the only one who needs saving . . .


Just look at that cover! It looks amazing. I've been waiting for this one for a while. Look for it on October 5th, 2010.

Beautiful Darkness Contest

Do you want an ARC of Beautiful Darkness? Of course you do. So do I. The Here, The Now, And The Books is having a BD ARC contest! Go check it out!!