E.J. Stevens's Blog, page 113

Spring is finally here!  We were treated to a few lovely warm days here in the North East and I admittedly escaped the shadows of my inner sanctum to frolic in the sun.  I am wearing my freckles like a merit badge (this has been a very long Winter!) though it may lower my goth street cred.  *pfft!*  My corgi and I explored the mossy green hemlock forest near my home and were honored with a very early mating song by hundreds of eager frogs singing from the nearby vernal pools.  A wonderful tas...

I began reading Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater yesterday thinking that the fall of four leaf clovers on the front cover was appropriate for the holiday.  I wasn't able to put it down.  This book has a pleasant mix of compelling characters and shadowed mystery that kept me reading even when I should have turned the light off for bed (always a sure sign that I'm enjoying a book!). 
I recommend Lament to fans of young adult, fantasy, and paranormal romance.

I've noticed many bloggers sharing their pics of Ireland today and thought, "I want to share too!".  I lived in Dublin for three months and though my favorite haunts were around Grafton Street this pic was actually from one of my rare trips to the countryside.  That day we nearly collided with a flock of sheep, while moving at shockingly high speed, but it was worth the trip to have the chance to wander through the old church ruins and surrounding graveyard that we found along the roadside.  ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  May your day be filled with magic and wonder.

I have a confession to make.  While I absolutely love my book covers, I am finding myself coveting the newly unveiled cover for Lauren Kate's Torment (the sequel to Fallen which also had gorgeous cover art!).
*drooling* *sigh* *drooling*

I found this beautiful art print Forest Guardians by Ravens Feather Studio at the Reliques shop on Etsy.  I also recommend visiting the artist's blog, Little Faerie Tales, where she currently has pictures posted of her amazing mixed media Fayre Grimoire .

Forest Guardians copyright by Joanna Rowan Mullane of Ravens Feather Studio.

My book tree bookplates arrived yesterday so if any of you would like a signed bookplate to add to your copy of From the Shadows or Shadows of Myth and Legend please email me with your address and I would be happy to send these to you.

These bookplates are self adhesive with a peel off backing.

I just received an email that Amazon was having a HUGE dvd blow out sale and decided to check a few box sets on my wishlist.  I am so glad that I did!  Supernatural: The Complete First Season, Supernatural: The Complete Second Season, Supernatural: The Complete Third Season, Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season, and Moonlight: The Complete Series were all 60% off.  I ordered all five box sets for under $94! *squeeee!*

The birds are singing, the snow is melting, Spring is nearly here and these boots are Spring-tastic!  













Dear Easter Bunny,
Hold the Peeps and Cadbury eggs!  Please leave me these docs this year instead. 
xx,
E.J.

A brand new book trailer for Shadows of Myth and Legend is now up on YouTube!