I Am Writing a BOOK????

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 You read that correctly. Your girl is writing a book. I had announced on Instagram and TikTok that I was writing my first novel. 
While it is a slow process for me, I am really excited to get this adventure out of my head and share it. 
I read a quote that said "Write what you want to read." So that is what I am doing. This storyline was supposed to go a different route. More contemporary. But as I wrote it, something happened.

ARC Reads and Bailey

I have been working on two ARC reads the past few weeks. What is sad, is that every time I get into my reading, something bad happens and I have to stop. Sadly, I think I will be taking a break from ARC readings for a while. I'll most likely just stick to one author, until I can get things situated with work and life. 

As you can see I have two books in these photos. Dust and Shadow by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. And Gemini by Sonya Mukherjee. I have read quite a few books from Lindsey, but this is a first from Ms. Mukherjee. I am hoping to be done with Dust and Shadow here soon. Gemini is taking longer than planned. Since I have never read a book with conjoined twins, I'm having a hard time grasping it. 

Now little miss Bailey is getting bigger by the day. two weeks ago was her first vet appointment. She did very well and took her shots like a big girl. Yesterday, I took this photo of her.

As you can see, her ears are starting to stand up. She will be 2 months old on Wednesday, and I'm so happy that I have her. She's a rotten mess and a pain in my butt. But she is a good girl and is learning fast.

I am hoping to start doing more posts, here in the future. I am not writing enough on my blog and feel bad for getting behind. But like with my ARC reads, every time I get started on a post, something comes up.

Until next time,



Meet Bailey

On Sunday, my husband and I got up early and drove 1.5 hours. Why? Because we got a puppy.

Everyone, meet Bailey.

Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

Title: Angel's Blood

Author: Nalini Singh

Series Title: Guild Hunter

Published: January 1, 2006

Pages: 339

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Source: Self Purchaced

 

Summary:

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best- but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option—even if the task is impossible.

Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.

The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other—and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt does not destroy her, succumbing to Raphael’s seductive touch just might. For when archangels play, mortals break.  

New Books and Questions

As of late I had a hard time sticking to Jane Eyre. I have too many questions about the publishing style, that I can't seem to get far. That and I was mostly reading it until I got a new book in.
Oh.... I will torture you on this one. I can't tell you the title. I'm reading this for a friend, which I a, glad she's letting me give this a try.

I am so excited!!!! I haven't gotten as far as I'd want to be. Which sucks. Life is starting to get in my way.

But on the brighter side of things, I got a book I preordered....... FINALLY!!!!!

And the Winner is.......

For the past month I held an AWESOME giveaway. I was so nervous at first, because the last giveaway I held, people were upset that it was US only. Now that I have a job. I made my recent one International.

The feedback amazed me.

I had a TON of people entered. With three ways to enter too!

When it became close to closing, I made sure to let my followers know.

Of course it's not fun until some harmless teasing is done!

Without further ado. My Winner is.........

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

Welcome to part Two of the giveaway, that was posted on Instagram. For this portion you must leave a comment below with you Instagram Username in the comment. That will equal you second entry.
The winner will receive both FrostBlood and Empress of a Thousand Skies as well as a gorgeous bracelet. Read below for the rules and original post from Instagram.
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It's #giveaway time!!!! Winner will receive FrostBlood AND Empress of a Thousand Skies with an awesome bracelet!!! (Did I forget to mention that both books are hardcovers?)
This GiveAway is International and will end at 2250 (or 1050 pm US EST) on April 1st. Winner will be announced on April 2nd! Here are the rules.
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•You must be following me (I will be checking)
No giveaway accounts and profiles must be public.
•Repost this photo with the hashtag #csb_giveaway
•For a second entry go to my blog and comment on the post about this giveaway. Make sure you leave your IG username in the comment.
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May the odds be ever in your favor.
Don't forget to have fun!

Featured Reader

I had asked my followers from Instagram if they wanted to be featured on my blog and answer some questions and share their bookish story and allow their followers to get to know them more.

So everyone meet the first Reader.

Meet Becky from Derbyshire, U.K.! She is known on Instagram as The5thBookReader. She has awesome photos on her account and is such an awesome character! She is so sweet and friendly. I highly suggest you go follow her on Instagram if you aren't already!