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Anne Bishop Quotes

“There are some questions that shouldn’t be asked until a person is mature enough to appreciate the answers.” “Some men die for lack of love… some men die because of it. ” “But wouldn’t it be lovely to watch two people fall in love?” “When a man wears his pants that tight, they tend to […]

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Anne Bishop Giveaway

Week two= success! I’m definitely going to need to find some time to reread the entire Black Jewels trilogy sometime soon. I really hope I’ve managed to convince someone out there to check it out because while they’re not my usual genre of fantasy, those books are just so, so good. So now, in the […]

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Sebastian- Anne Bishop

Synopsis: Long ago, Ephemera was split into a dizzying number of magical lands-connected only by bridges that may take you where you truly belong, rather than where you had intended to go. In one such land, where night reigns and demons dwell, the half-incubus Sebastian revels in dark delights. But in dreams she calls to […]

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Anne Bishop: Author Love guest post by Sullivan McPig

Years ago a friend of mine with a similar taste in fantasy books told me to try the Black Jewels Trilogy as she was sure I’d love it. Not being able to find it at my local bookstore and not yet buying online at that time I forgot about it though. Then one day I […]

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Lucivar Yaslana

What he looks like: Well, no question that like most of the long lived races Lucivar has black hair, golden skin and golden eyes. He also has a beautiful set of membranous black wings. Yup, he’s good looking and he can fly. Where he comes from: After being taken from his father at a young […]

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Review: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop

Series: The Black Jewels, #1 Publisher: Roc Publish Date: May 1st, 1998 Source: Purchased Goodreads Rating: 4/5 – The beginning to my all time favorite series! Synopsis: The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy–the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High […]

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Favorite Authors Month- Anne Bishop

So, I’m officially declaring the first week of favorites month a roaring success. I spent the week eating, sleeping and breathing Carrie Vaughn, but now we move on. Onwards, to the wonderful and talented Anne Bishop. She is, without question, the first author (as an adult) I could really call a favorite. My cousin recommended […]

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Carrie Vaughn Quotes

“What the hell kind of name is Kitty for a werewolf?” “Cope or go crazy.” “To be a DJ was to be God. To be a DJ at an alternative public radio station ? That was being God with a mission. It was thinking you were the first person to discover The Clash and you […]

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Carrie Vaughn Giveaway

I hope you’ve all enjoyed Carrie Vaughn week. I know I have! Getting a whole week to blather about an author that I love… what can be wrong with that? I can really hope I’ve convinced at least one person to pick up a Carrie Vaughn book next time they’re in a book shop. If […]

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Review: Steel by Carrie Vaughn

Publisher: HarperTeen Publish Date: March 15th, 2011 Source: Purchased Goodreads Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Jill has fought in dozens of fencing tournaments, but she has never held a sharpened blade. When she finds a corroded sword piece on a Caribbean beach, she is instantly intrigued and pockets it as her own personal treasure. The broken tip holds secrets, […]

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