Message To Followers

Hello my lovelies!
Sorry I’ve been off the grid lately—I’ve had a tonne of exams (still going), horrible Internet connection that saw me without access to the Internet for the past 2 and a half weeks and some sickness in my family that have all kept me busy and unable to get online.

I know it’s been a while and I promise I’ll be back to updating and being online more regularly in about a week or two, but until then I hope you’ve all been well.

My giveaway to win Tim O’Rourke’s entire backlist is still going and ends on the 7th of November. His Kiera Hudson books are terrific and whoever wins is going to love them—that’s a promise! Be sure to check it out here!

In the next 2 weeks I’ll be posting a 500 follower’s giveaway like I’ve been promising. Thanks so much to all my patient followers—you guys are the best. I’ll be giving away a couple of books and it will be open internationally (or wherever BD ships) so everyone can enter =)

Hope you’re all reading up a storm and enjoying spring (or Fall over there in the States). It sure has been hot here in Australia, but I’m loving it. Happy Halloween for all those who celebrate it and until next time.....

Happy Reading,

Favourite Quote Friday #11

Welcome to Favourite Quote Friday. Here is where I share with you two of my fave book quotes each week, one from a YA and one from an adult book. If anyone wishes to participate, leaving your quotes or links to your quotes in the comments section!

Here we go....


YA:
“I felt his other hand sear hot against my cheek. He bent his head, and in a voice that Jack couldn’t hear, said, “When you came down the stairs, and fell into me, that was the moment.” Then his lips pressed against mine.”
~Alex, Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson


Adult:
“Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
~Zarek, Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Check back next week for more....

Cover Lust

This weeks Cover Lust feature-ee is:



Abandon by Meg Cabot.......


Last year, Pierce died - just for a moment. And when she was in the space between life and death, she met John: tall dark and terrifying, it’s his job to usher souls from one realm to the next.

There’s a fierce attraction between them, but Pierce knows that if she allows herself to fall for John she will be doomed to a life of shadows and loneliness in the underworld. But now things are getting dangerous for her, and her only hope is to do exactly what John says.

Thoughts:
I've read this book and I do like the main cover (the one I have) but I'm so struck by this one. The black and white look with the red strung through it. The mirror images, different looks and different worlds--it has an incredible effect. It's stunning!

Waiting on Wednesday #7

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.



Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock
Released on: Unknown date in 2012
Add it: On Goodreads.

Mackenzie and Amy were best friends. Until Amy was brutally murdered.

Since then, Mac’s life has been turned upside down. She is being haunted by Amy in her dreams, and an extremist group called the Trackers has come to Mac’s hometown of Hemlock to hunt down Amy’s killer: A white werewolf.

Lupine syndrome—also known as the werewolf virus—is on the rise across the country. Many of the infected try to hide their symptoms, but bloodlust is not easy to control.

Wanting desperately to put an end to her nightmares, Mac decides to investigate Amy’s murder herself. She discovers secrets lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, secrets about Amy’s boyfriend, Jason, her good pal Kyle, and especially her late best friend. Mac is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her life at risk.

Kathleen Peacock’s thrilling novel is the first in the Hemlock trilogy, a spellbinding urban fantasy series filled with provocative questions about prejudice, trust, lies, and love

Thoughts:
Who doesn't love a good werewolf tale? I know I sure do. Throw in murder, romance and a whole lot of mystery and you've got yourself an intreguing story. Add in betrayal and adventure and you've sold me! Looking forward to this one--it looks exciting. Oh, and the cover is just stunning. Beautiful!

In My Mailbox #21

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren where bloggers can share the books they bought, borrowed or received throughout the week. For more info on just what it is and how to participate, head here.

Hello my darlings! How has the last week been for you? I hope you had a fantastic one, filled with reading, fun and excitement.
I got a few great books this week, including some I'm very, very eager to read. I ended up buying a few books too, even after I told myself repeatedly to save money, lol. Lets check it out......


I bought:
~Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: Seriously, I've devoured this book already and it's epic! I thoroughly recommend! You can check out my review here.

~Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades by Rick Riordan: This is a novella in the Percy Jackson series and it was really cheap on the Book Depository (like $3) and before it my fingers were doing the walking and I was purchasing it. Haha.

~The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan: This is the first book in the Heroes of Olympus series; a spin-off of Percy Jackson set in the same world. I loved Percy and I don't know what it took me so long to get this, but I can't wait to start it.

~Envy by J.R. Ward: This is the 3rd The Fallen Angels book. Love this series and love J.R. Ward. Totally awesome!

For review:
I received from Bloomsbury:
~After Obsession by Carrie Jones and Steven E. Wedel: I really loved Carrie's Need series, so I'm interested to see how this collaboration works out. Plus who doesn't love a great ghost story? Thanks Bloomsbury!

I received from Simon & Schuster Australia:
~Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick: This is the 3rd Hush, Hush book and let me say....squee! I was a little disappointed with Crescendo, but this book means more Patch so I'm totally in! Thanks a bunch Caroline!


What did you guys get in your mailbox this week.

Top 5 Sunday with Larissa's Bookish Life #12

Top 5 Sunday is a weekly meme hosted by Larissa at Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life.
Find out more and how to participate here.

Each week Larissa features a top 5 of something and this weeks topic is:

It's a tie! But I'm choosing....

Inappropriate Romance Reading Spots!



1. Church! This kinda speaks for itself, doesn't it? I mean, it's church. You can't be getting all hot and "happy" like that in church, lol. It's just not right.


2. In The Living Room (when there's someone there). This may not sound so bad at first glance, but when your parents are sitting on the couch next to you and you little brother is talking about what he did a soccer practise it just doesn't work.


3. School. Supposed to be focusing on your maths work, but instead you've got your head in a romance book? Not a good idea. At best you don't get your work done, at worst the teacher catches you and reads what you were reading out loud *gulp*


4. On Public Transport. Again, this may not seem so bad on the surface, but if you've ever gotten so "caught up" in one these kinds of books and missed your stop you'll know what I'm talking about. Plus, it's public transport....you never know who might be watching or reading over your shoulder.


5. Work. Very similar to school, the last thing you want is to be caught by your colleagues, or worse boss, with your head between the pages of a romance novel. Even on your break you risk getting caught, so no....probably not a good idea.

Some odd places to read romance novels. Let me know what your strangest place you've ever read a romance novel is?

Simon & Schuster Australia and Dolly Present: The Black Hand Ball with Becca Fitzpatrick

Hello lovelies!
As a few of you may have heard already, author Becca Fitzpatrick is stopping Down Under in December to promote the release of her third book in her oh, so awesome Hush, Hush series, Silence. Yay!

Fans will be thrilled to hear that Becca will be attending The Black Hand Ball events in Sydeny, Brisbane and Melbourne. Coming along to meet Becca, get your books signed, your picture taken, take part in a Q&A with Becca, eat delicious food, meet the Editor of Dolly magazine, dance the night away with fellow fans an a totally awesome DJ and so much more.

If all goes well, I'll be the attending the Sydney event and I'd love to see some of you guys there!

The events will be....

Sydney
Establishment Ballroom
Wednesday 7th December
6.30pm-9.30pm


Melbourne
State Library Vic
Friday 9th December
6.30pm-9.30pm


Brisbane
State Library QLD
Saturday 10th December
6pm-9pm


The complete details can be found on the website ilovepatch.com , so head on over and check it out! Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek!

Simon & Schuster Australia have also launched their new Facebook page – Read Me, Love Me, Share Me, where you'll be able to find all the latest news on their up and coming YA titles. You'll find everything from cover previews, special chapters, photos and author updates, as well as links to reviews and news.

While you're there don't forget to take the awesome new quiz to find out which YA novel you are. It's fun and easy--you'll love it. Turns out I'm Nocturne. Who are you? Want to find out? Oh, you know you do! Head on over here and find out for yourself!

It's so exciting having authors tour in Australia. Australian publishing houses are really so good to us. None of this would be possible if not for their hard work and dedication. So a big thank-you to them!


So, what do you think? Any Aussie's out there living near either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne planning to go? Have any of you been to something like this before?
I know what I attended the Blood Promise end of tour party a few years back with Richelle Mead I had a ball. It was a fantastic night and I'm sure this one will be the same!