Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire is a stunning reflection on gender fluidity and a fresh reflection on the vampire mythos. The Bloodlaced Story: A New Vampire Myth Set in Japan, Asagi, a man and a woman, is enslaved, sold by their mother after their father dies. They are slaves in an abusive household lead by a…
Book Review of Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs
(I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest book review of Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs.) Charles and Anna I enjoy everything that Patricia Briggs writes, and this book is no exception. And, I love Charles. He is my book boyfriend. Similarly, we know that Anna is a particularly strong character…
Three Things I Learned From My Kidney
I don’t know how long it’s been since I did a “Three Things” post. Some of them are on this blog, others only on Facebook, so it is hard to catalogue them all. Nevertheless, it feels like I’ve ignored my duty to impart knowledge, so here are three things I learned from my kidney. Recently…
What is grief, if not love, persevering?
What is grief, if not love persevering? (Thank you Lucas Werneck @lukaswerneck for allowing me to use your gorgeous artwork) Some of the best writing out there today is happening quietly in the most unusual of places. On your TV. How long have we heard that watching TV is turning your mind to mush? That…
Diviner’s Game Trilogy by Jennifer Cody
Author Jennifer Cody creates chosen families and relationships that pull heavily on what’s “acceptably” taboo in this M/M gay romance series, The Diviner’s Game Trilogy. It’s a real life game of chess and each person is merely another piece on the intensely watched board that sits between two Diviners. Deadly, thrilling, and dreaded–it’s only a…
A Zombie Cosmetologist’s Favorite Things
‘Tis the season, even in year “Holy Hell What Happened,” so it is time to think of gifts. I am a firm believer in pampering so add these to your online ordering spree for yourself as well. (Unfortunately, I get no kick-backs for recommending these products. Sigh. You’d think they value a zombie’s opinion more.)…
Getting Started Writing From Ground Negative One
During this past DragonCon I had the privilege of speaking with a number of writers who were just beginning their journeys. It was so interesting that I wanted to write a series of articles for people who haven’t put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard in a long time and don’t know how to…
Juan of the Dead by Jacalyn Boggs
I haven’t read this the cover artwork is the sweeeeeeet. Go on a cruise, they said. Learn about other cultures, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Yeah, I thought my birthday cruise would be all sexy pool boys with fruity drinks and me working on my epic summer tan. Instead, I sacrificed my favorite…
Mad Hatter Vampire Prince
That’s a title, right there. Full disclosure, I haven’t read this book, but the title is super intriguing. Leave comments if you’ve read anything by this author. I love the art. A PREQUEL NOVELLA TO THE TOKEN HUNTRESS SERIES. CAN ALSO BE READ AS A STANDALONE. Kyran Klaus is the prince of Grand Klaus, his…