10. My week – While you read this I’m at the movie Spy Kids 4-D. I think they give you stickers you scratch and sniff during certain parts of the movie. Oh fun. *save me*
9. Have you guys heard of Kindlegraph? It is a really cool thing that allows authors to send a personalized signature to your kindle. If you go to the site it lists the books and authors that are available. Once you sign in with Twitter, you can search for your favorite author. I wish it was broken down into genres (at least I didn’t see this feature) but you can search alphabetically for the author or book title.
8. Nalini Singh has announced her next Psy/Changeling book (#11 due out May 29, 2012) will be titled, Tangle of Need. Featuring Riaz and Adria. She also notes that Hawk and Sienna will have a strong presence and we will see the next stage of their relationship. Woo and Hoo!There is an excerpt for this book at the end of Archangel’s Blade (Dmitri’s book out September 6th.)
I got a sneak peek at Archangel’s Blade and OMG we need to talk about Dmitri!!! You know how he is just a wicked dude in the previous books. Well, in his book he starts out wicked. And then he stays wicked –but he also becomes this amazing hero. I LOVE that he doesn’t change, but is still a worthy hero for Honor. Seriously you guys – this is good stuff. There is a scene with a Ferrari – *gasp* *choke* *sputter* I think this is one of her best books.
7. Jeaniene Frost has announced the new title to Vlad’s book will be – Once Burned. Oh I love me some Vlad. He is the pyrokinetic vampire in her Night Huntress series. Jeaniene hasn’t given us much more information except to say Vlad’s HEA, Leila has some unusual abilities. The tag line reads, “She’s a mortal with dark powers…He’s the Prince of Night…” Scheduled to come out March 29, 2011. Smexy likes.
The next Night Huntress book, One Grave at a Time, comes out 8/30. Bones *drool* We also get a novella in The Bite Before Christmas book out this November. A Christmas story with Bones and Cat sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait.
6. (pic of the bloggers above! Missing a couple but it is a fun group shot) Last week I went to the Author’s After Dark Conference! I met a ton of wonderful bloggers/authors/readers. If I start naming people I know I will forget some. So I’ll just say I had so much fun! The author panels were insightful and funny. The bloggers and readers were a blast to hang out with. My roomie Jen and I had some good times (we may have ended up eating cheese whiz fries at some random bar at 1AM. Maybe). I found someone else who loves wine as much as I do too! ;) Overall it was a fun experience. There were a few behind the scenes things that cast some shadows on the conference. I will attribute it to high stress situations and growing pains. What I found amazing and I will remember is that the bloggers stuck together and supported one another. We may have all just pretty much met for the first time, but that blogger bond is strong :) If the stars align properly, Tori and I may meet at next year’s AAD in New Orleans.
I suck at taking pictures, so for a great report check out Hanging With Bells.
5. My brother sent me this fun link to celebrities and who they look like. Some are crazy.
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4. Anderson Cooper is so freaking cute!! I dare you to watch the above clip and not laugh along with him. He starts to lose it around the 2:25 mark.
3. I enjoy a good ‘stache. I think we all know this. And all of a sudden, they are back in style. Not necessarily on a man’s face but as everything else. I went shopping yesterday and ran into these:
What time is it? Oh, it is mustache o’clock.
And now my fingers can “grow” their own ‘stache. My fingers are excited.
2. If you follow this top ten, you will know that I have been in mourning ever since Khal Drogo died of a moobie infection in Game of Thrones a few months ago. But, thank the moobie gods, because Jason Moma is back, in all of his moob glory in Conan the Barbarian, opening today. I think those moobs have grown since we last saw them. I’m taking my mom to see it Sunday with me. In 3D. I’ll try not to embarrass her when those moobs shoot out of the screen at me.
1. Other than seeing Conan this weekend, I have no plans. YAY! I’m going to dive into Vanished by J.P. Barnaby and The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare. Happy Friday!!
So many fun links (and moustaches and manly men and old-timey criminals)–thanks!
The Kindlegraph is an awesome idea, but it’ll be hard to sell those autographed books for big bucks at the antiquarian book fair in a few decades….
haha..I saw lots of people getting their Kindle Covers autographed at the last signing I went to. I think that is a fun idea too!
OK 1. You have me so beyond excited for Dimitri. *tossmypanties* excited. 2. that celebrity lookalike link is hilarious and I have to go check that out. 3. I am also *tossmypanties* excited for Conan but have yet to find someone to see it with GRRR and 4. I’m sure you’ve heard, but The Renfield Syndrome is so damn good, Mandi.
Have a great weekend! I <3 u! You're mentioned in my NOT ANOTHER ADD POST tomorrow.
Can’t wait to read the Renfield Syndrome – I’ve been sitting on the book one cliffie FOREVER!! :)
Looking forward to your AAD post!!
Oh… can’t wait to read your post as well! You both are in my post (today). Miss you both! And Pam, if you send me the link to your post, I’ll add it to the compilation I made.
teeheehee Anderson Cooper laughs like a little girl!! That is soooo cute!!!
I’m super excited about KindleGraph. We have an interview planned with it’s creator Evan in a week or so over at The Book Pushers. And believe me, we asked him about putting categories by genre!! :)
Have a great weekend!
He does have a cute giggle – hahaha.
Yay for that interview! And yes – tell them we need it by genre!
I can’t believe how CUTE Anderson’s giggle is!!! Oh thank you!! That was hilarious.
FYI, love your top teh list, you do really good with it!
Thanks!
And he does have the cutest giggle. hahaha
OMG, Cooper is adorable. Yes, looking forward to Conan, but probably won’t be able to see it this weekend. Kid=soccer, so yea, there you go. Those cupcakes are cute, but sorry, I just don’t get it. What occasion would call for mustache cupcakes??? Ah, Dimitri-love! Have a great weekend!
Every day is an occasion for a mustache cupcake, Helyce!! *giggles*
I have no idea – but I’m ‘stache obsessed.
Soccer has just started here – my 7 yr old has practice tonight. Not a fan of Fri night practices!
I saw AC’s giggle-fest yesterday and thought of you! He was really cracking up.
LOL..even my husband sent me the link to it yesterday. My love for ACoop has finally reached him ;)
I’ve seen pictures of AAD pop up all week. I’m so glad y’all had fun.
Some of those celeb comparisons are crazy similar! Wow! And I can’t wait to watch Conan this weekend. I’ve been watching youtube interviews of JM for months, and my excitement level is boiled over!
Happy weekend. P.S. I really want a cupcake now.
I know – I’ve been totally stalking Momoa on YouTube. LOL. Excited to see it today!
I’m excited for The Bite Before Christmas because of Jeaniene Frost AND Lynsay Sands. I’m a fan of both lovely ladies and I’m super excited to have them both in one book :-)
PH-do you know if the Lyndsay Sand’s book is part of her Argeneau series?
I’ve never read Lynsay Sands! I think I need to check her out :)
Anderson Cooper’s little meltdown was hilarious. I had tears rolling down my cheeks watching him.
Muy excited for Bones & Cat novella and Vlad. I <3 Vlad.
Dmitri was sooooooooooooooooo yummy in Archangel's Blade. Seriously hot w/his dark "I'll kill you" personal going on. Me thinks he's even worse the Raphael. Can't wait for the next in this series either.
YEA to meeting in NOLA. *crossing fingers and toes* We shall meet somewhere next yr dang it.
I wanna meet you too! I am hoping to be in NOLA!
YAY! I hope you make it!
He has the cutest giggle!!
Yes – we must meet next year damn it! I’ll drive to Florida if I have to! ;p I think NOLA will work out. I just broke the news to hubs.
The KindleGraph is a great idea! Thanks for the info!
And I’ll probably go see Conan all by myself, once the kiddo is back in school. Can’t wait!
That sounds like a nice treat for when the kids are back in school…I might have to do that too :)
Great top ten again Mandi, I am glad you all had so much fun! Wish I could be there someday too.
Nalini Singh news, always good, and I envy you that you have already read the book! Or parts of it.
You are in for a treat with Archangel’s Blade. For reals!!!
Ok those lookalikes are just freaking me out! :D
I know, right? Crazy.
I just saw Conan and Jason Momoa is one gorgeous man. Holy S___! I understand the man is 32; his wife is about 10 years older! Gives hope to us older gals that age is not the only factor in a relationship! Oh, the movie was Ok but not as fine as Jason!
YAY! I’m going to see it this afternoon. I’ll take an “OK” movie as long as he is in it :)
Lisa Bonet is one lucky woman!
Sigh… the next few weeks till Archangel’s Blade hits my porch are going to be SOOOO LONG!! Can’t wait!
We must chat once you read it. SO good.
*whines* I want to go see Conan but stupid school work is going to make me stay home and be all noble. Well, maybe I’ll go tomorrow. There’s a theater about 1 minute from me. (Helpful when you live 10 minutes in either direction and find a mall.)
Momoa is so lickable.
I’m a weak woman and decided to take the 2 hours for myself and see the movie.
Weak, weak woman that wants Jason to succeed and make a name…cause I like sweethearts.
YAY!! I think that was an excellent choice!! LOL. It relaxed you so you could then do work. RIght? Great logic :)
I totally went and saw it in 3D. Bad choice on 3D. Good for the PRETTY. Plot, what plot? Look for the pretty, pretty. Did you see the scene in the cave? HELLO. Worth the price. It didn’t relax me, mostly because of a commotion at the mall where I saw it, BUT it did make me go “YAY.”
I’m easier than a front-clasp bra in middle of the Fourth of July celebration on a soap opera. I got to drool. I do wish they’d let him speak more. His voice is “ooh, baby, baby.” Especially when he growls.
Maybe he could be a shifter on True Blood. Why not? He’s hot enough for it. And HBO loves him, clearly.Great Top Ten Mandi! Lots of good book news…very excited about Lynsay & Jeaniene teaming up! Sounds like you had a blast a AADC :) As a fellow Marylander, if you ever feel the need to find some rockin’ moustache paraphenalia, remember there is a Natty Boh store around every corner here, at least around Baltimore. The Natty Boh guy has a great ‘stache!!
Omg..LOLOLOL..maybe that is where my ‘stache love comes from. All the Natty Boh dudes I see. hahahahaha.
I just adore you and loved rooming with you! I hope we can do it again (w/Tori) next year in NOLA! I also have up a ton of pics if anyone wants to see them.
On the Kindlegraph – do you have to buy the book, or can they sign a book already purchased?
So you want to do a threesome with me and Mandi? Is that what your saying Jen? LMAO
Rawr! Only if you like cheese fries and wine!
I had a blast with you Jen!!!! You are so much fun :)
Good question – I have no idea..LOL. It looks like you have to purchase there. But that might be a question to ask on the site.
Justin Timberlake totally looks like that old timey criminal. Totally.
“Old Timey Criminal” makes me giggle. ;)
Hey Mandi :) Okay, this is going to sound like a weird request… but I went to see Spy Kids 4, because my friend won premiere tickets… However, there was a power outage, so I got to see perhaps 2/3 of the movies… would you mind telling me how it ends? LOL.
I’m not a super fan of Dmitri from the first three books, but hey, I’m looking forward to his book, cos it’s Ms Singh!!
And wow, Albert Einstein and Shia Lebouf… pretty amazing :P
Oh gosh – I brought my book and book light and I hid under a coat so I could read while the kids watched the movie. LOL. The VERY end the two little kids beat the bad guy and the two kids from the first set of spy kid movies (who are older now) are all going to work together in the future. But I didn’t really see most of the movie. Sorry! haha.
Super excited to read Dimitri’s book! I’m glad to hear he stays his wicked self. That’s why i love him.
I saw Conan over the weekend. Lots and lots of Moobs. *fans self*
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Can I get your affiliate link to your host?
I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol