Elana's Book Comes Out This Week!

It's a great book week this week. Why? Because tomorrow sees the release of Possession by the awesome Elana Johnson.

Goodreads blurb:

Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.

But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.

This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.

I'm so excited to read Possession (and I know it's awesome because 3 of my CP's have already read/raved about it). It kind of makes me want to do this:

Can't wait to get this in the post this week.

What books are you looking forward to reading?

Lenny Lee Fest(ival) of Sunshine

Sometimes you don't need to meet a person to know they are special. Sometimes you just need to read a few heartfelt words. An email from Lenny can make me smile whatever it says. But the best word of all? Hugs.

Because you don't need to see someone to hug them. Sometimes the thought, the word itself, is just as powerful.

So I'm doing my (small) bit to send you a virtual hug today, Lenny.

Why is Lenny so special? Head over to his blog and find out.

Pst... I Know About A Contest

It's Wednesday. It's June 1st.

A new month brings the possible glow of new projects to start. Old projects to finish. A summer eating ice-cream and enjoying lazy days in the park. Oh, yeah, I just remembered that we're also one step closer to the release of Harry Potter Part 2.

Sorry, I had to have dancing Dumbledore again. He makes me laugh.

Anyway, I bring you a contest to start the month (courtesy of Operation Awesome): We're Giving Away Critiques... Want one? . And you can win me. Well, not me personally, but I'm giving a query critique away.

And a huge *fist pump* for my awesome friend and CP, Amparo. Amparo finished the first year of her Masters degree yesterday.

I don't know about you, but today I've got some planning to finish for my WIP. What about you? Any goals for this month? Are you starting a SNI?

I'm Not Here...

... I'm taking a day off posting today for the bank holiday.

Have a wonderful Monday everybody! 

It's Friday!

The lovely Emily White had some awesome news on Wednesday... her book ELEMENTAL is being published by Spencer Hill Press. Check out the news here.

It's a long weekend here in the UK. I'll be doing some writing, reading, and catching up on some blog commenting (*crosses fingers that Blogger isn't being a diva*). What are you up to this weekend? 

It's Wednesday, Wednesday, Gotta Get Down on Wednesday...

I got nothing today except to say head over to Operation Awesome where the awesome Jessica Bell is guest posting.

Until Friday, I leave you with a lolcat:

Monday, Monday

I'm excited this week. Why?


1) The awesome Jessica Bell will guest posting over on Operation Awesome on Wednesday. Her fantastic poetry collection, TWISTED VELVET CHAINS, is available now from here. 


2) Tangled is released here in the UK today. I think I'm the only person who hasn't seen the movie yet. Can't. Wait. 


3) Afterglow book reviews are gearing up for an epic summer contest. The prize? BOOKS!


Here are the goodies up for grabs:


Now is the time for running by Michael Williams

Lost Saint by Bree Despain – ARC

The Gift by James Patterson – ARC

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare – UK Copy

The Marbury Lens – ARC

Prophecy of Days by Christy Raedeke

The Sweetest Thing by Christina Mandelski – SIGNED COPY

Ten Things We Did (and probably shouldn’t have) by Sarah Mlynowski – ARC

Vanish by Sophie Jordan – ARC & SIGNED COPY

What Happened to Good-bye by Sarah Dessen – PERSONALIZED SIGNED COPY

*NOTE – For the personalized copy of the Sarah Dessen novel it will be shipped later than the others. She is in Houston on June 17^th but will be mailed directly after the signing.

Every copy is up for grabs! That means on June 10th when the contest results are announced there will be NINE winners!

So how do you win?

First you will need to be in the US. I apologize for all of those who live out of the country. We will have a giveaway courtesy of The Book Depository in the coming months that I’ll make sure is international!

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Official contest dates: May 23^rd thru June 10^th


So those are my updates. How are you?