1. Who is Chloe Neill, give us the low down?She is a former southerner who now lives in the midwest, and spends a lot of her time writing...although most of it is for her day job. :)2. What was the process like writing Some Girls Bite? Did the story just come to you? Were you inspired by something?It was actually a pretty quick process, as I recall. I knew that I wanted to write about Merit--a female vampire with spunk--and when I got a mental image of a handsome, blond vampire with green eyes Continue Reading
Some Girls Bite – Chloe Neill
(This cover is just ok for me)Some Girls Bite: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel - Chloe NeillUrban FantasyApril 7, 2009Paperback, 352 pagesPenguinI started this book when I was with a friend of mine and at one point I turned to her and said, "crap this book is good!" - yes, I'm very poetic with words. She asked me what the book was about, and I said, I have no idea, I'm only on page fifteen. With the style of writing and quick wit, I already knew this would be a keeper.Merit, and she only goes by Continue Reading
Favorite Blogs – Week Five
Pearl's World of BooksWith fun book reviews and contests, this is a blog I visit on a daily basis. Pearl also has a love affair with her iphone - which she tells in a very amusing story. You can find Pearl on Twitter where she always has good book talk.Daily DoseHeather's blog is true to its title, a new post everyday. Sometimes a book review, sometimes commentary or guest posts on topics in the book community. Besides the wonderful content of her blog, she has a kick ass banner that I envy and Continue Reading
Hunting Ground – Patricia Briggs
(Her covers are beautifully done)Hunting Ground - Patricia BriggsAugust 25, 2009Alpha & Omega Book 2 Urban FantasyPaperback, 304 pagesAceHunting Ground starts a few weeks after Cry Wolf ends and this is one series that I would definitely recommend you read in order.Charles and Anna are still in an early point in there relationship. Anna was changed against her will into a werewolf in an act of physical abuse and she is still suffering the consequences. Her ex-Alpha was brutal and when she Continue Reading
August Reading List – Presented by Indiana Jones
Smexy: Thanks for being here Indy..I am honored you took the time to visit and talk about all the wonderful books I read this month.Indiana: What? Oh, books..I thought you had me here so I could show you my long whip *wink*Smexy: Indy!! Try to be dignified please! Aren't you a professor?!? You must have something relatively intelligent to say about my reading choices this month.Indy: I'm ready, let's have at it!Grimspace and Wanderlust - Ann AguirreSmexy: This has been one of my favorite reads Continue Reading
The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker Contest Winner
The winner of Leanna Renee Hieber's The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is - kalynnickCongratulations!! I will email you with the details.Thanks so much to Leanna Renee Hieber for coming by on her blog tour! Continue Reading
Blood Noir – Jesse Fox
(I think this is a nice change of pace for a m/m cover and fits the story well)Blood Noir - Jesse FoxGLBT Romantic Mystery276 pages e-bookDark Roast PressAlex and Harley have been in a long-term committed relationship for the past ten years. Alex is a very talented photographer and has been asked to fly to Seattle for a week, to work on Erica Kenyon's latest book, a famous crime reporter that has a new book about serial killers.Although this is not an unusual assignment for Alex in his line of Continue Reading
My Love for Project Runway
Before we get to Project Runway, I want to announce the winner of the Rebecca Savage contest!Book Chick City You will have your choice of a Rebecca Savage book! I will forward your email to her and she will be in touch!I don't watch a lot of television - pretty much limit myself to True Blood, Big Love, Lost, Mad Men and Letterman (who I have a secret crush on, don't tell anyone). But, I will always make time for Project Runway. I love fashion - granted my wardrobe consists of things mainly from Continue Reading
The Strangely Beautiful Haunted London Blog Tour Day 4!
The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy ParkerWhat fortune awaited sweet, timid Percy Parker at Athens Academy? Considering how few of Queen Victoria’s Londoners knew of it, the great Romanesque fortress was dreadfully imposing, and little could Percy guess what lay inside. She had never met the powerful and mysterious Professor Alexi Rychman, knew nothing of the growing shadow, the Ripper and other supernatural terrors against which his coterie stood guard. She knew simply that she was Continue Reading
Interview with Rebecca Savage and Giveaway!
I am very happy to have Rebecca Savage, author of several romantic suspense books here at Smexy today! I reviewed Consequences yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it!Who is Rebecca Savage? Give us the low down.Rebecca Savage is a product of her experiences. I started out very quiet in school, hardly talking to anyone, hiding in my shell. I was a teacher's pet. I joined the Air Force and escaped my shell. Now I won't stop talking, and I've resorted to writing and teaching, so I can ruin people's Continue Reading