You guys may remember back a bit, where I interviewed M.Y. Zeman and discussed her books in the Chronicles of a Wererabbit series. Well today, I want to talk to you guys about the third book in the series, Snow Island! Here's the official blurb: A mysterious island with a dark secret... Vampires, werewolves, unicorns,... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Green: Magic and Myth from Ireland
St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow! A day when most of the world lights up in green. Tons of Irish (and Not Irish But Irish On This Day) folk will be partaking in traditional Irish food, culture, and of course, drink. As for me, I don't celebrate Saint Patrick himself, but I do celebrate the Irish... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: Rebel’s Blade by Frost Kay
Today we're talking about a new Epic Fantasy coming our way in March: Rebel's Blade by Frost Kay! Rebel's Blade is Kay's debut novel, and it sounds like it's coming out swinging. Let's chat! Tell us about Rebel's Blade. The name of my debut novel is Rebel's Blade, it's the first book in The Aermian... Continue Reading →
Review: The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
Lately, I've reaaaally been in need. Literary need. I've read so much spooky stuff, that I had a dire desire for a change of pace. Usually, this means it's time to re-visit some Sarah Addison Allen, who always makes me feel grounded, but alas... all of my books are still packed up in my garage.... Continue Reading →
Review: The Arborist by P.T. Phronk
Today's post comes to you on the heels of some more spooky reading- that of P.T. Phronk's The Arborist. Because I just don't get enough at Halloween. Or maybe it's like always Halloween in my house. With hearts, or stockings, or birthday cakes! Y'all know me. Here's the official blurb: The tree wasn’t there last... Continue Reading →
At the Cemetery Gates: Year One Reviewed!
Things are finally settling down for just a moment around here, getting ready for the final Holiday storm, so I sat down to finish up some waaaaaay late reading! First up, I finished reading At the Cemetery Gates: Year One by John Brhel & Joseph Sullivan, the same duo that brought you Marvelry's Curiosity Shop.... Continue Reading →
“It’s Marvel-rye” : Marvelry’s Curiosity Shop Reviewed
In one of my previous posts, we talked up spooky books for the upcoming season... and because I'm impatient, I went ahead and started my Creepytober reads! In August! I CAN DO THINGS LIKE THAT. LET'S BE REBELS. My first read was Marvelry's Curiosity Shop, a Fantasy-Horror short story compilation by John Brhel & J.... Continue Reading →
No, YOU’RE too early to pick Halloween reads!
It's getting close. Oh so close. IT'S ALMOST FALL! Which brings lots of stuff around here: MAH BIRTHDAY, Hallowversary (when you get married on Halloween because you're amazing!), baby birthday, cool weather, beautiful leaves, and a still and quiet darkness. Ahhhhhhh. Seriously, you should see the amount of memes people have posted to my personal... Continue Reading →
Make Way for The Raven King: A Review
Now that I'm back from vacation, I FEEL OVERWHELMED BY THE AMOUNT OF WRITING I NEED TO DO. *Hyperventilates a little* I've got this. So! Right before I left, I finished reading The Raven King, the final book in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle. And there's a lot to talk about. If you aren't up... Continue Reading →
Food in Fiction
Ahhh. I love food. I know you're saying, "Why yes, Melody, most creatures who consume to thrive do love food..." But I love food in more than a "MAKE ME LIVE!" way. To me, food is love. I make my friend's and family's favorite foods to make them happy and show that I care. I... Continue Reading →