To celebrate I will be giving away a Hardcover copy of The Diviners by Libba Bray. The Diviners is a mystery mixed with the occult and serial killers - totally creepy - and totally perfect for Halloween!
Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City--and she is pos-i-toot-ly thrilled. New York is the city of speakeasies, shopping, and movie palaces! Soon enough, Evie is running with glamorous Ziegfield girls and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is Evie has to live with her Uncle Will, curator of The Museum of American Folklore, Superstition, and the Occult--also known as "The Museum of the Creepy Crawlies."
When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the investigation. And through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer--if he doesn't catch her first.
What is it about writing an author bio that gives me that deer-in-headlights feeling? It's not exactly like I'm going to say "I was born in Alabama…" and somebody's going to jump up and snarl, "Oh yeah? Prove it!" At least I hope not.
I think what gets me feeling itchy is all that emphasis on the facts of a life, while all the juicy, relevant, human oddity stuff gets left on the cutting room floor. I could tell you the facts–I lived in Texas for most of my life; I live in New York City with my husband and six-year-old son now; I have freckles and a lopsided smile; I'm allergic to penicillin.
But that doesn't really give you much insight into me. That doesn't tell you that I stuck a bead up my nose while watching TV when I was four and thought I'd have to go to the ER and have it cut out. Or that I once sang a punk version of "Que Sera Sera" onstage in New York City. Or that I made everyone call me "Bert" in ninth grade for no reason that I can think of. See what I mean?
God is in the details. So with that in mind, here is my bio. Sort of.
October is my favorite month of the year! I love Autumn, the crisp weather, and most importantly: Halloween!! So, to celebrate, there are a few things that will be happening...
The Touching Smoke Scavenger Hunt Information can be found here (or just find the page tab above)! Come join the fun and win some awesome prizes! A Week of Heven & Hell I will be spending a week with one of my favorite authors & friend, Cambria Hebert, the author of the Heven and Hell series. I will be reviewing each book, spotlighting characters, and having giveaway for some truly fantastical prizes! October Picks These will be specifically labeled books, in addition to my regular reviews, that I love and are perfect for the spooky month! Something Wicked On October 31st, I will be participating in the Something Wicked event! I will be reviewing The Diviners by Libba Bray and giving away a copy for one lucky winner! I am so excited for all of you to come and join me in reveling in the magic of the season and the magic of a good book!
