Book Tour: ‘Black Venus’ by James McManus

I love, pale one, your lifted eyebrows bridging       Twin darknesses of flowing depth. But however deep they are, they carry me       Another way than that of death  . .     Black Venus by James McManus Thomas Dunne Books 368 pages Pub. Date:   May 7, 2013 Book received from:  Publisher _____________________________________ Genre:  Historical […]

Book Promo & GIVEAWAY: ‘Equal of the Sun’ by anita Amirrezvani

Last year, I reviewed Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani as part of a book tour, and found it very entertaining.  I enjoy historical fiction, and it gave me a chance to explore a time and setting I knew very little about.  Now, with the paperback release, I am offering two copies for readers […]

The Women Behind ‘Parlor Games’: Q&A with Maryka Biaggio & GIVEAWAY

Today, Maryka Biaggio, author of Parlor Games, has stopped by for a visit to answer a bit about the inspiration, influences, and interesting characters behind the book.  I have to say that the story being based on a real-life, strong leading lady from Michigan and traveling to Chicago, already had me interested.  However, after finding […]

Waiting on Wednesday #3: ‘Black Venus’

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, to spotlight upcoming releases that make me clap in bookish glee. This week’s selection is: Black Venus by James MacManus Release date:  May 7, 2013 Publisher:  Thomas Dunne Books Why?  This influential poet and figure has been largely forgotten, or at least a mystery […]

Book Tour: ‘Skeleton Women’ by Mingmei Yip

Skeleton Women by Mingmei Yip Kensington Fiction Pub. Date:   May 25, 2012 Book received from: Publisher via TLC Book Tours _____________________________________   Genre:  Historical Fiction/ Chinese Ficiton Cover:  Pretty and eye-catching, but does not say ‘1930s China’ to me Characters:  Good enough Worth the read?  Sure-  if you are looking for something a bit different, […]