One Pulse Anthology and a Interview with Jon Keys, author of A Single Night

One Pulse (A Dreamspinner Press Anthology) Release Date September 17 Purchase Links by Connie Bailey, Ellis Carrington , Edmond Manning, Chrissy Munder , Cailtin Ricci,Andrea Speed , M.T. Aspen, Jayce Ellis , more… Stories drive life. Sometimes life is good; sometimes life is bad. But it’s the nature of our community that in the aftermath… Continue reading One Pulse Anthology and a Interview with Jon Keys, author of A Single Night

A MelanieM Review: 7&7 – Anthology of Virtue and Vice by Andrea Speed , Carole Cummings, Rick R. Reed, John Inman, Serena Yates, Clare London, J. Tullos Hennig

Rating: 4.25 out of 5 Humankind possesses a dual nature, the ability to rise to the brightest heights—or sink to the darkest and most perverse depths. What inspires some to reach the pinnacles of virtue while others cannot resist the temptations of vice? Is it something innate, or a result of destiny and circumstance? Delve… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: 7&7 – Anthology of Virtue and Vice by Andrea Speed , Carole Cummings, Rick R. Reed, John Inman, Serena Yates, Clare London, J. Tullos Hennig

A MelanieM Review: Keep the Stars Running Anthology by Cassandra Pierce, Lexi Ander , Andrea Speed , Talya Andor , Leona Carver

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Space is not always filled with adventures and glory. Not everybody goes racing off to battle evil and save the galaxy. Between the rebels, pirates, royals, and spies are the everyday people who work hard just to get by and ensure everyone gets home safe. Less Than Three Press… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: Keep the Stars Running Anthology by Cassandra Pierce, Lexi Ander , Andrea Speed , Talya Andor , Leona Carver

A MelanieM Review: City of Monsters by Andrea Speed

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Hunter Burrows used to be an insurance investigator on Earth.  But something happened 6 months ago and Hunter  ended up a shifter of unknown species who was transported to Nightshade, a literal city of monsters in a near-Earth dimension called Dev. Nightshade is filled with vampires, weres of all types, zombies,… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: City of Monsters by Andrea Speed

Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for October 2013

October 2013 Summary of Book Reviews It was a terrific month for books.  Sarah Black came out with her sequel to The General and the Horse-Lord titled The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari.  In my opinion it is the best book she has written to date, wide in scope with subtly nuanced characters… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Summary of Reviews for October 2013

I’m Off To GRL and The Week Ahead In Reviews

Short and oh so sweet this week.  I am off to GRL in Atlanta this week and I am beside myself in anticipation.  If you listen hard enough you can hear a little fan girl “squee” here. So many people to meet and get to talk with, there are authors galore, publishers,, editors, other bloggers… Continue reading I’m Off To GRL and The Week Ahead In Reviews

Scattered Thoughts Book Review Summary for June 2013

June 2013 has come and gone but some of the books I read that month continue to linger in my heart and mind, just some outstanding stories. As always, there is something for everyone here, from contemporary to paranormal books, terrific additions to wonderful series.  If you missed them the first time, here is your… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Book Review Summary for June 2013

Review: Infected Undertow (Infected #7) by Andrea Speed

Rating: 5 stars out of 5 In a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. While Roan McKichan remains comatose in the hospital, his status is grievously affecting all those around him.  Dylan, his husband,… Continue reading Review: Infected Undertow (Infected #7) by Andrea Speed

From Mourning To Joy Once More, Animal Adoptions and the Week Ahead in Reviews

You always hear that things have a way of changing overnight, but few experience it.  It didn’t quite happen like that here but it was close.  In my instance, things changed exactly one week to the day that I felt my heart shatter.  On June 4, 2013, my companion of 18 years, Winston died.  Exactly… Continue reading From Mourning To Joy Once More, Animal Adoptions and the Week Ahead in Reviews

Scattered Thoughts May 2013 Book Reviews

It was a great month in book reviews.  While most of the book fell into the contemporary fiction category, there was a book in just about every genre.  One of my favorites this month was Fragile Bond by Rhi Etzweiler, a science fiction gem of a story from Riptide Publishing. I have also found new… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts May 2013 Book Reviews