Seasons Greetings! {23rd December 2013}

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !

I am taking a break over Christmas and New Year .
Be back around January 6th.

Musing Mondays {December 23rd 2013}

Musing Mondays asks you to muse about one of the following each week…

• Describe one of your reading habits.
• Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
• What book are you currently desperate to get your hands on? Tell us about it! 
• Tell us what you’re reading right now — what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, aren’t) enjoying it.
• Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
• Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books — let’s hear it, then!

• Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
The most recent books I bought (in November) were about blogging . While I learnt a lot and they were very interesting .They were a bit over my head!

I'm looking for inspiration I guess . Kind of running out of ideas .

At the moment i'm not really doing a lot of reading , with holidays and a lot of family things coming up I'm not really in the mood for reading .This doesn't happen often .

http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com

Teaser Tuesdays {December 10th 2013}

My Teaser :

"In many great households satirical games are played at Christmas . Household roles are reversed .
Chief officers are forced to act as menial  servants for a short while , and a kitchen servant  might be set up as a steward or lord."    pg 253 The Time Travellers Guide To Medieval England by Ian Mortimer

Teaser Tuesday {3rd December 2013}

My Teaser :

"A number of your favourite foods will not be available . There are no  potatoes or tomatoes , these come from lands yet to be discovered.For the same reason there are no turkeys ; your Christmas dish instead - if you can afford it - is likely to be a swan ,a goose, beef ,ham or bacon."

pg167 The Time Travellers Guide To Medieval England by Ian Mortimer

Musing Mondays {Dec2 2013)

I don't have a musing today .
Pop over to ShouldBeReading for MizB's musing .
I can't believe we're in December !!

WWW Wednesdays {November 27th 2013}

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading ? I'm not reading anything at the moment.i'm kind of out of inspiration.

What did you recently finish reading ? I recently finished ""Get Rich Blogging" by Zoe Griffin  . Excellent book will be rereading sometime.

What do you think you"ll read next? I've no idea ,at the moment i'm kind of not feeling like reading !I don't know why it is but it is .If that makes sense ?

WWW Wednesday {Nov20th 2013}

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading ? I'm not actually reading anything at the moment. I'm not able to settle on anything to read . I don't know why it is i just can't settle.

What did i recently finish reading ? I finished " Blog Wonderful " by Dana Fox .it is excellant ,i'll probably reread it at some point .  

What will i read next ? I've no idea !  

Musing Mondays {Nov18th.2013}

Musing Mondays asks you to muse about one of the following each week…

• Describe one of your reading habits.
• Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
• What book are you currently desperate to get your hands on? Tell us about it! 
• Tell us what you’re reading right now — what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, aren’t) enjoying it.
• Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
• Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books — let’s hear it, then!

I have a bit of  a rant this week , I've noticed some  odd things in the iTunes Ibooks store.

Things not categorised correctly i suppose ? Or maybe iTunes has a sense of humour ?

For example a romance novel in" professional and technical" ?  Why is a work of fiction in that category ?

I suppose that's marginally better than the kids book that was in the same section "professional and  technical "before ?? 

I really don't get this kind of messing about ,it isn't rocket science .

In a  bricks and mortar book store it would be the customers getting the blame ,for not putting things back in the right place .

What about you? 

Teaser Tuesdays {Nov12.2013}

My Teaser :

“I write of merry jest and greenwood shade,
But tales of chivalry are not my trade;
So if you wish to read that five years' story
Of lady-love, romance, and martial glory,—
The mighty feats of arms that Gawayne did,—
The ever ripening love that Gawayne hid
Five long years in his breast, biding his time,—
Go seek it in some abler poet's rime.”

Excerpt From: Charlton Miner Lewis. “Gawayne and the Green Knight.” iBooks. 

This book dates from 1903 and is a translation of a Fourteenth Century book .

Reading roundup . {Nov08}

Books read so far :

Series :

GreyWolves :  "Prince of Wolves" by Quinnloftis Free , "Blood Rites " by Quinnloftis €2.49, 

"Just One Drop" by Quinnloftis €2.49, "Out Of The Dark "by Quinnloftis €2.49, 

"Beyond The Veil " by Quinnloftis €2.49, "Fate and Fury " by Quinnloftis €3.49,

"Sacrifice of Love " by Quinnloftis€3.49 . ""I am going to be completely honest. Prince of Wolves is the first full length novel I have ever written .There are so many things that I didn't have a clue how to do and I'm still learning." Quinnloftis 

Jack Reacher : "High Heat " by Lee Child €1.99, "Never Go Back " by Lee Child  €15.99,

"The Affair " by Lee Child €6.49, "A Wanted Man " by Lee Child €6.49 ,"Deep Down" by Lee Child €1.99

"Second Son "by Lee Child €1.99.

Nebador series :     http://www.nebador.com
Book 1 The Test
Book2 The Journey €1.99
Book3   Selection €1.99
Book4 Flight Training €1.99
Book5 Back To The Stars €1.99
Book6 Star Station €1.99

Book7 Local Universe €1.99

"Dreams of Grey " by Maurice Lawless Free, "Chance Encounter "by Coral Moore Free,I didn't really like this one .

"Legend of the White Wolf - The Forgotten Ones "by Crystal DawnFree .

"Inferno" by Dan Brown €12.99

"The Ode Less Traveled " by Stephen Fry €6.49, "Paper Weight" by Stephen Fry.€6.49

Other : 

Writing : 

"Write Good Or Die" by Scott Nicholson.free , 

"Top 10 Writing Tips", Discover the Writer In You" by Dee White ,free

"The Writing Sampler"by Bryan Cohen , free

"How To Work For Yourself 100 Ways To Make Time,Energy And Priorities" by Bryan Cohen .Free

"So You Want To Write A Book ....Are You Ready?" by Lynn Klippel , free

"Planning Before Writing A Novel "by Shruti Chandra , €0.99

"Free Guide To Self- Publishing And Book Promotion :Inside Secrets.. "by Valerie Estelle Frankel , free

"Useful Free Websites For Creative Writers" by Jessica Hassett,free

"Become The Expert In Your Field "by Roger Wyer, free

"Creative Writing" by Academy of Achievement ,free

"Self Publishing Using IBooks Author" by JAMLF University Press ,free

"Create An EBook With Pages And Keynote"by Alberto Pian ,free

"Create Your First Interactive Book Using iBooks Author "by Ted Bendixson & Neils van Spauwen,
"How To Write A Book In 30 Days" by Karen Weisner ,free

"How To Write Fiction " by The Guardian.€2.99

How To Write A Book In 30 Days by Karen Weisner .€2.99

"How I Created A Successful Website " by Rand.B.Wilson.free

"34 Tips On HowTo Make & Save Some Money" by Dennis M.free

"Confessions Of A Free Lancer " by Chris Stokel-Walker.free

"How To Find The Job,Career Or Business Role That's Right For You " by Celine Healy.free

"Discover A Niche And Sell It Online " by Jeannie Pitt .free

"How To Create Your Own Apps Business,Making Money By Selling" by Intel.free

"iPad And IPhone App Developement " by Daniel .H. Stienberg .free

"How To Draw Step-By Step" by Kaylea .J.Mangrum.free

"iPad User Guide For iOs7 "by Apple Inc."Guide To iOS7 by Shane Richmond .free

"8000+ Riddles And Answers To The Riddles" by Jack Riddle .free.
I am so glad this is free !Poor spelling ,what appears to be text speak .Then there is "I don't know what the answer is I was hoping you would know" ?!  Not recommended .

"500 Must Have Apps 2013 Edition " by The Telegraph .free

"iPad Mini Guide " by Macworld Editors. free

Blessed are the Introverts by Mark.D.Stucky . free

101 Things to sell online by Jeannie Pitt. free

Yes I like kids ,No I don't want any by Selina Brown free

The positive thinking secret by Aaron Kenner . free.Misleading title ! Not a self-help .

80 Tips to develop self esteem by Anne Guibert .free

The ultimate beginners guide to blog marketing by Greg Bunting .free

"Where's The Money?" by Ruth Ann Nordin. Free

"The Ten Commandments of Earning Money Online by Gary Hicks  .Free

Secrets of Ebook Publishing Success by Mark Cocker. Free

Savy book marketing secrets by Diana Lynn Smyth .free

Marketing your Ebook by Chris Robley , Brian Felzen and Stephen Spatz.free

Create your blog from scratch by Angelos Papaionnidios .free

Steve Jobs Agenda by Harry Wessleng .free

Gad chic unofficial guide to Siri by gad chick .free

The Essential Guide to Internet Marketing by CloudTactix Interactive.free

Learn Skip Tracing by Valerie McGilvrey .free

Maximize your Potential : the simple secrets by Michael Atlas .free

The Plantagenets by Dan Jones.€7.99

Dead Interesting by Glasnevin Cemetery.€4.99

Don't bully me because I'm different,I'm an Aspie by Laura Green.free

The BiPolar Bible by Joseph Vincent Scarrino .free

"Quiet " by Susan Cain.€6.49.Excellant .Love this book 

"Free Private Treatment For Anxiety Or Depression " by Hugh MacNab.free

More Halloween reads ! {Oct29}

GreyWolves by Quinnloftis ;

Prince Of Wolves ."Jaque Pierce was just an ordinary 17 year old girl getting ready to start her senior year in highschool in Coldspring, TX. When a mysterious foreign exchange student from Romania moves in across the street, Jacque and her two best friends Sally and Jen don't realize the last two weeks of their summer were going to get a lot more interesting. From the moment Jacque sets eyes on Fane she feels and i..."

Blood Rites. "Jacque must fight to protect all she holds dear-including her relationship with Fane-in the second installment of Quinn Loftis's Grey Wolves series.

Just One Drop .

"Jennifer Adams's life is turned upside down when she discovers that she isn't completely human, in the third installment of Quinn Loftis's Grey Wolves series."

Out Of The Dark .

"Quinn Loftis continues the story of Jennifer, Decebel, Vasile, and Sally in the latest action-packed installment of the Grey Wolves series."

Beyond The Veil.

"Though the Serbian pack has been brought to heel thanks to the downfall of their Alpha, the war is far from over. Desdemona, a witch of unfathomable power, has escaped the wolves' wrath, but she will not go quietly into the night. She takes refuge in a place where even the smallest sliver of light does not dare to enter. Though she had to flee, she has not given up on the treasure she wishes to ac..."

Fate and Fury.

"The last few days have been the darkest of Sally's life. After experiencing the joy of finding her mate, she now suffers the pain of losing everything she holds dear. Both the Romanian and Serbian packs have been captured, ripping Sally's soul mate away from her almost as soon as she had found him. Her best friend and the emotional glue that usually holds Sally together, Jacque Pierce, lies writhing."

Sacrifice Of Love.

"As one evil falls, another rises in its place. The powerful witch, Desdemona, has finally been killed by an alliance of wolf, elf, and fae. But Reyaz, brother to Cypher the warlock king, has vowed retribution for a life that was taken from him. Now Cypher must decide not only how to protect his newfound mate and his people, but also how to destroy the only family he has left. Meanwhile, Jen’s pregnancy progresses and the fateful due date draws ever nearer. The thought of losing Decebel’s child constantly threatens to overwhelm her. With each passing day, Decebel grows more distant, causing Jen to wonder what toll the impending loss of their child is taking on him. Unbeknownst to Jen, in an act of desperation to protect his unborn child and mate, Decebel strikes a deadly bargain with the Great Luna—his life in place of his child’s. There is only one way for that to happen; the bond between he and Jen must be broken. As Jen as Decebel struggle through their darkness, another kind of darkness is infiltrating Fane’s heart. Doubts and questions linger as he tries to cope with the emotions brought on in the aftermath of Desdemona’s curse. He knows what happened wasn’t real, but still he can’t rid himself of the terrible images seared into his memory. Jacque is his light, the one who keeps the darkness at bay, yet he won’t let her inside to do just that. Sally continues to learn what it means to be a gypsy healer and Costin struggles to protect her as she runs full speed ahead to help her wolves, heedless of her own safety. She sees her best friends struggling, each enduring their own trials. She’s desperate to help them, but can she keep them safe? With all of these things hanging heavy over the heads of the Serbia and Romania packs, their attention is divided. The wolves do not even realize a threat has slowly infiltrated their midst. Will they recognize the threat in time to save the lives that precariously hang in the balance?Against this backdrop of darkness, choices will be made, fears will confronted, and the ultimate sacrifice will be made. Will the wolves stand together to defeat the threats arrayed against them, both from within and without? Will love conquer all? Or will the beleaguered wolves finally succumb to their demons?"

http://www.quinnloftisbooks.com

Dark Kind by Raven Dane :

Blood Tears .

"A foreign child - taken to live under Azrar's protection as his ward. But what strange ability does this girl possess, that so terrified her own people it led them to abandon her in Isolann's wolf-ridden forests?And will it aid in Prince Azrar's destruction or his survival?"

Blood Lament.

"Falsely accused - Jazriel - hurt beyond measure, embarks on a reckless path. Can Gabrielle protect him and guard the secrets of the Dark Kind or will he bring destruction down on them all?"

 

Blood Alliance .

"In the face of overwhelming odds, old enmities must be set aside if the world is to survive a powerful and terrifying attack of zombie forces controlled by an alien super-intelligence. But can ancient hatreds be overcome or will they be the undoing of the Blood Alliance? In this stunning conclusion to the Dark Kind Vampire series, Blood Alliance shows award-winning fantasy horror author Raven Dane at her very best. This new edition from Endaxi's Prosochi Press has been re-edited and re-set to a high standard to join its matching companion volumes on your bookshelf or eReader."

http://ravendane.blogspot.ie

Dracula by Bram Stoker .

"'it was butcher work...the horrid screeching as the stake drove home; the plunging of writhing form, and lips of bloody foam' Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic shocker introduced Count Dracula to the world, an ancient creature bent on bringing his contagion to London, the very heart of the British Empire. Only a handful of men and women stand between Dracula and his long-cherished goal, but they are vulnerable and weak against the cunning and supernatural powers of the Count and his legions. As the horrifying story unfolds in the diaries and letters of young Jonathan Harker, Lucy, Mina, and Dr Seward, Dracula will be victorious unless his nemesis Professor Van Helsing can persuade them that monsters still lurk in the era of electric light. The most famous of all vampire stories, Dracula is a mirror of its age, its underlying themes of race, religion, science, superstition, and sexuality never far from the surface. A compelling read, rattling along at break-neck speed, it is a modern classic."

The Dublin Years ,The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker by Elizabeth Miller & Darce Stoker.

"An extraordinary literary find--the lost notebooks of the man who wrote "Dracula."

http://bramstokerestate.com/Home-of-Bram-Stoker-Estate-Gothic-Dracula-Official-website-Bram-Stoker-Estate.html

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova .

"Breathtakingly suspenseful and beautifully written, Kostova's phenomenal #1 bestseller tells the story of a young woman plunged into a labyrinth where the secrets of her family's past connect to an inconceivable evil: the dark 15th-century reign of Vlad the Impaler. 

Teaser Tuesdays {Oct29}

My teaser :

"The man muttered something under his breath .Then he bent down and started scooping Sam's possessions back into her bag.Sam picked herself up and started to apologise , but the man had disappeared into thin air."pg8 Murder On The Midnight Plane by Gaby Waters. 

http://www.usborne.com

Some spooky reads for kids !

Usborne Spinechillers.

    The Midnight Ghosts by Emma Fischel 

"Strange things are a foot at Twelve Bells End, deep in the heart of the sleepy village of Middle-Knight -on-Sea.Messages appear on mirrors , suddenly icy draughts send a chill through the rooms -

and where is the clock that can be heard striking twelve but not seen?"

  

House of Shadows by Karen Dolby and Adrienne Kern 

"When Ned and Kit arrive at Hallows Grange , they soon realise that things are not quite what they seem.Haunted by a house which no longer exists , Kit and Ned are transported back in time to witness scenes from the distant past. But will they be able to right a dreadful wrong which has plagued the strange house and its inhabitants throughout history?Their own futures may depend on it..." 

Ghost Train To Nowhere by Phil Roxbee Cox

"The old railway station has been desearted for years, so why are there sounds of whistles in the night  and rumures of trains rushing by?"

The Haunting of Dungeon Creek by Phil Roxbee Cox

"Dungeon Creek is a town with a troubled past.When Boz and JJ buy an old oil painting in the town market , that past seems to reach out to haunt them .But what dark secret does the old painting hold?
And why are so many people interested in it?Boz and JJ find themes;vex drawn deeper and deeper into the strange history of the old coastal town until the story reaches its spine chilling climax on the treacherous rocks of Dungeon Creek."

          Stagefright by Paul Stewtart , Usborne Spinechillers 

"From the moment that Dom arrives at Mask Manor ,it is clear that his stay will be anything but peaceful.Dark forces are at work , and soon Dom finds himself drawn into a nightmare world of ghosts, visions and wicked lies. Aided by a girl called Abi, and led on by mysterious powers beyond his control , Dom  begins to piece together the awful truth of the abandoned Playhouse . But he must act quickly ..for time is running out."
         

 Usborne Book of Ghost Puzzle Adventures .
The Haunted Tower by Susannah Leigh

"A trip to Spectre's Isle and it's spooky tower embroil Charlie, Nic and Ali into a perilous plot and a quest for phantom treasure ."

The Vanishing Village by Sarah Dixon .

"The Vanishing Village is a spooky story about a strange village that appears at midnight and vanishes without trace by dawn."

The Ghost In The Mirror by Karen Dolby .

"An eerie light, glowing from a window of deserted Grimstone Manor , leads Polly,Sam and Joe on the scariest ghost hunt of their lives."

Usborne Book of Solve Your Own Mystery Stories .
Escape From Blood Castle by Jenny Tyler.

"Escape from Blood Castle is a strange and exciting adventure .Its hero is Intrepid Ivor.Follow him through the underground maze,onto the roof and down into the dungeons of Blood Castle as he hunts for the all-important papers."

The Curse Of The Lost Idol by Gaby Waters.
"The Curse of the Lost Idol is a thrilling adventure and an exciting mystery set in Egypt "

Murder  On The Midnight Plane by Gaby Waters and Graham Round

"Murder on the Midnight Plane is a sinister story of death in the air, a gang of crooks and buried treasure."

http://www.usborne.com

                                                                                          

Teaser Tuesday {Oct22}

My teaser :

"Desperately raising his arms for protection ,Dom stumbled . He fell against the gates, which creaked open behind him.As he stumbled inside . the attack came to an abrupt halt.."H-Help me " he cried." pg3 Stage Fright by Paul Stewart 

Profile :Nebador "A YA Sci-Fi adventure" {Oct20}

"Book One:The Test begins as a young man arrives in a medieval kingdom seeking a crew for his mysterious ship.It is soon clear he is looking for something other than salty old sailors."

"Book Two:The Journey ,the captain and his young students journey around the kingdom as he teaches them many subjects and the trails of life test their hearts and minds."

"Book Three :Selection ,brings the group of travellers ,after many challenges ,to the moment of selection.The chosen five quickly discover that their adventures have just begun and ,a universe far beyond their knowledge awaits ..."                    

"Book Four:Flight Training, the new crew of the little ship must learn countless lessons before they can visit far-away places without danger."    

"Book Five:Back To The Stars, the setting is a long line of mysterious planets , all stranger than any story,that lie between the birth place of the young crew and their destination among the stars."

"Book Six :Star Station our beloved characters find that stepping into a new civilisation can be very challenging.But occasionally, every one needs to come home   ."

                               

"Book Seven:The Local Universe takes the story to a new level as the crew begins advanced training and real missions to solve serious universe problems that involve the fate of entire civilisations."


"Anyone who finds a spelling , grammar ,punctuation or logic error or a bad website link , gets a free paperback book or a dramatic audiobook disc!"  

http://www.nebador.com/Home.html

WWW Wednesdays {Oct16}

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading? 
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

What  are you currently reading ?  I'm reading Paper Weight by Stephen Fry ,It's a collection of articles from radio , newspapers and magazines .

What did you recently finish? The Ode Less Traveled by Stephen Fry . {I have a long list of recently finished !}

What do you think you'll read next ?  I have 6 books waiting on my ipad mini most free ebooks .So probably one of the six .