E.J. Stevens's Blog, page 109

"I didn't even know what town I had been found in.  We had been told daily of our good fortune, reminded that we had food, clothes, shelter, teachers and even a small allowance.  It had been repeatedly pointed out that many children with parents weren't as well off as we were.  Was it a form of brainwashing?"

pg. 137, Poison Study by Maria Snyder


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Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, book 1) by Richelle Mead.

Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earth's magic.  She must be protected at all times from the Strigoi; the fiercest vampires--the ones who never die.  The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir.  Rose is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from the Strigoi, who are hell-bent on making...

I am currently reading Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, book 1) by Richelle Mead and The Hunted of 2060 by Amy Blackwelder.  Reviews soon to come!  Visit the teaser for The Hunted of 2060.


This past week I finished reading Ballad: Gathering of Faerie (Books of Faerie, book 2) by Maggie Stiefvater and Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely, book 2) by Melissa Marr.  For a discussion of these books check out my post Changing Voices.  I also read Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, book 1) by Melissa de la Cruz.&nbsp...

Blue Bloods ( Blue Bloods, book 1 ) by Melissa de la Cruz

Schuyler Van Alen has never fit in at Duchesne, her prestigious New York City private school.  She prefers baggy, vintage clothes to the Prada and pearls worn by her classmates.  But when she turns fifteen, Schuyler's life changes dramatically.  The death of a popular schoolmate haunts her in unexpected ways.  And strangest of all, Jack Force, the most popular boy in school, is showing a sudden interest in her.

Once an outcast, Schuyler...

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I found The Tarot of Trees while shopping on Etsy and was immediately attracted to the vibrant, colorful artwork on these tarot cards.  The Tarot of Trees is sold in the mother and daughter run Etsy shop Artistic Journeys .  For further information regarding this delightful whimsical tarot deck you may also visit The Tarot of Trees website.

The Tarot of Trees is copyrighted by artist Dana Driscoll.

















I was also happy to find these beautiful handmade cozies in Ammi's Art hand felted treasures Etsy ...

The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's alone in Faery with only...

" This beast gave me strength, but even its power was failing.  I would have to take refuge soon or I might not survive."

pg. 190, The Hunted of 2060 by Ami Rebecca Blackwelder





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Maggie Steifvater, author of bestselling paranormal YA books Lament, Ballad, and Shiver, has posted her stop motion trailer for Linger the next book in her Wolves of Mercy Falls series.
 



This trailer is amazing.  If you are interested in how this stop motion trailer was created then visit Maggie's LiveJournal page where she has posted a making-of, with photos and behind the scenes info, in four installments.

 My Mother's Garden

There is a heady scent of plants and humus earth
Beneath the kitchen window sill
Where you will find my mother's garden
My refuge since I were little
A whisper of autumn on the breeze
Is cool enough to chill
But the sparrow preening in the sun
Believes its summer still
Herbs both sweet and savory in their rows
All dancing to her will
I breathe in those that were my mother's favorites
Lavender, sage and dill
She may be gone these long years past
But she remains here still. by E.J...