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My Very Own Book Boyfriend – Romantic Rendevous H0p

Posted on February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 by Daphne3

I made my own book boyfriend. 🙂 It’s true. While I was writing Demon Slayer, I fell utterly in love with the male “lead”, Dave Anderson. (It’s not a romance, so he’s not the hero, but he’s

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Legacy of Blood Published

Posted on May 30, 2012June 2, 2012 by Daphne

A few days ago, I published the novel I wrote in grad school–my twelfth novel. It’s now available on Amazon in Kindle format. Later this year, it will be available in other electronic formats, and then

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My April 2012 Book Reading

Posted on May 1, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

I’m loving the Hunger Games series! The books still in progress: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris Good Calories, Bad Calories

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Best Books I Read in 2011 – and 2010, 2009, 2008

Posted on April 15, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

For a few years I did a “best books” post at the end of the year. Then I missed a few years. But I want to bring that back. And as a bonus, I’ll even list the top books from the years I missed. I kept

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My March 2012 Book Reading

Posted on April 1, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

I highly recommend Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes. The books still in progress: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris Good Calories,

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My February 2012 Book Reading

Posted on March 1, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

In February, I got sick. Very, very sick. But I still got a little reading done. The books still in progress: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The 4-Hour Body

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My January 2012 Book Reading

Posted on February 1, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

January was even busier than December! *sigh* Here’s what I managed to get read: The books still in progress: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The 4-Hour Body

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My December 2011 Book Reading

Posted on January 10, 2012May 30, 2012 by Daphne

December was so busy! I didn’t get all that much read. Here’s what’s still in progress: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris Good

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Book News: December 13, 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). December 5: Interesting interview with

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My November 2011 Book Reading

Posted on December 6, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

After reading so much in October, I had a quieter month in November. Here’s what was still in progress at the end of November: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Kindred by Octavia Butler The

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Support Four Debut Authors and Snag $125!

Posted on November 28, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

Four books…Two Days…Great Prizes With this contest, there is something for everyone and it’s SO simple to win! On November 28 and/or 29, purchase 1 or all 4 of the debut author’s

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Book News: November 18, 2011

Posted on November 18, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). November 17: 18 interesting-looking

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My October 2011 Book Reading

Posted on November 3, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

In October, I challenged myself to finish one book (or novella or short story — basically, one file on my Kindle) a day. I managed 30 out of 31. Most of those books were ones I had already read part

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Book News: October 14, 2011

Posted on October 14, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). October 13: RT @timwaggoner: I Write,

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Book News: October 5, 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). October 4: 53 new urban fantasy & paranormal

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My September 2011 Book Reading

Posted on October 2, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

Here are the books, novellas and short stories I read some of in September: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead Breaking Free by Anya Richards Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina Queen

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Book News: September 20, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). September 19: Vampire attack in Florida.

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Book News: September 13, 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). September 13: Paranormal anth. incl

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Book News: September 7, 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). September 6: I’m reading Marked by

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My August 2011 Book Reading

Posted on September 2, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are the books, novellas & short stories I had in progress in August: The Seeking Kiss by Eden Bradley Exotic Indulgence by Vivian Arend, Jess Dee & Lexxie Couper Winks by Tricia Tighe The Facilitator

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Book News: August 27, 2011

Posted on August 27, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

These are book-related tweets, many to do with urban fantasy, fantasy, and sf, that I made over a period of time, all brought together (and cleaned up a little). August 26: Interesting discussion of

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My July 2011 Book Reading

Posted on August 3, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

In July, I had the following books in progress: Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut The Hidden Family by Charles Stross How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months

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My June 2011 Book Reading

Posted on July 5, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

In June, I worked on reading the following books & novellas: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan Open Season by C.J. Box Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut The Hidden

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My May 2011 Book Reading

Posted on June 2, 2011May 30, 2012 by Daphne

In May, I worked on reading the following books: Open Season by C.J. Box Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut The Hidden Family by Charles Stross The E-Myth Revisited

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Urban Fantasy Land Readers’ Choice Awards

Posted on January 28, 2009May 30, 2012 by Daphne

Check this out: Urban Fantasy Awards.

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Best Books I Read in 2007

Posted on February 17, 2008May 30, 2012 by Daphne

I’m trying to make this a yearly thing, although I’m a little late this year. Anyway, just like last year, of the books I read in 2007 (which may or may not have been published in that year), these

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More Suz…and Joss!

Posted on August 7, 2007May 30, 2012 by Daphne

OK, I know I just posted something about Suz Brockmann yesterday, but today, she put up this wonderful story about having dinner with Joss Whedon. And since I adore both Suz and Joss, and the story was

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Contest for Suz Brockmann

Posted on August 6, 2007May 30, 2012 by Daphne

One of my favorite authors is Suzanne Brockmann, and she’s currently doing a

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Danse Macabre – A Reading Journal, Part 2

Posted on June 19, 2007May 30, 2012 by Daphne

Danse Macabre by Stephen King and the Introduction to Dark Descent, ed. by David Hartwell If you haven’t already, read part 1. I likewise found his discussion of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde interesting.

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Danse Macabre – A Reading Journal, Part 1

Posted on June 5, 2007May 30, 2012 by Daphne

Danse Macabre by Stephen King and the Introduction to Dark Descent, ed. by David Hartwell The introduction to Dark Descent talks more specifically about short horror fiction than Danse Macabre

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