Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

Yikes! I'm gonna need some suggestions for male authors.

I know Mark Henry writes, but I'm probably going to use him as my 2nd chance one. Then there's Jim Butcher, but who else?

PNR- All About Authors February Challenge
As of 1/21:
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1. Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
2. New Author: Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
3. Second Chance Author: A Body To Die For by Kimberly Raye
4. A GoodReads Author: To Hell and Back by Lilith Saintcrow or Undercover by Lauren Dane
5. Author born 1975: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter or The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
6. Author "T" initial: Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs
7. Author "K" initial: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
8. A male Author: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
10. Multiple Authors: Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, Terri Garey, Kathryn Smith or Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, Charlaine Harris

TO READ:

I'm in!

I have to do some serious research though. Any recs for a male author? I've only read one and didn't like the book.

Oh, God. Anyone know of an author who was born in or died in '94?

I'm definitely in on this too!

Progress: 10/10 Yes! I finished 02/27!

1. Favorite Author = Charlaine Harris / Shakespeare's Champion --Read 02/01
2. New Author = Maggie Stiefvater / Shiver --Read 02/17
3. Second Chance Author = Christina Dodd / Storm of Shadows --Read 02/22
4. GoodReads Author = Jill Myles / Succubi Like it Hot --Read 02/11
5. Author born in "1980" = Jennifer Armintrout / Queene of Light --Read 02/27
6. Author First Name begins with "S" = Sherrilyn Kenyon / Born of Night --Read 02/23
7. Author Last Name begins with "C" = Karen Chance / Embrace the Night --Read 02/15
8. Male Author = John Saul / The Blackstone Chronicles --Read 02/20
9. Female Author = Jeaniene Frost / First Drop of Crimson --Read 02/05
10. Anthology = Patricia Briggs, Sunny, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance / On the Prowl --Read 02/09

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Dang, I read a book by an author born in the same year as me last year! Too bad because I could have totally used it for the challenge ... 1982 is a hard year for books! Fortunately I found one that I actually have on my wishlist - The Girl with Glass Feet and it came out this month! Such a neat idea for the challenge Yz the Whyz. Very creative and fun.

Nichole wrote: "Um... I'm thinking anyone born in 1982 is screwed."

I read The Hollow in October last year and enjoyed it. It's a bit long though. I'm probably going to read the book in my post before this.

I'm in, I will try to stick to my list, but don't hold me to it. :)

1. A Favorite Author: One Bite Stand

2. An Author that is "new" to you: Insatiable Desire

3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Stakes & Stilettos

4. A GoodReads Author: Stray

5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: The Van Alen Legacy

6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name: Dead If I Do

7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name: Master of Darkness

8. A male Author: Staked

9. A female Author: Oceans of Fire

10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): After Twilight

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Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Oh, God. Anyone know of an author who was born in or died in '94?"

Here is a link to a site with authors who died in 1994

Authors who Died in 1994

THAT makes me feel old and I'm young.lol

I'm new so I'm not sure what the rules are... about the birth year one. I'm 1973, Stephanie Meyer and Carrie Vaughn. Problem is I've already read everything they have out. Vaughn has a new one coming, but not until March. So the question is, can I re-read a book and have it count? If not, any other suggestions for 1973?

-dana

lol, Wow! This is going to be a challenge! Something tells me there isn't going to be a whole lot of 20 year old authors. Thank goodness for you adding authors who died that year. xD

Laura wrote: "Yeah! DarkHeart's giving Cassie another chance. :)"

LOL, I hope it doesn't count as a cheat as I'm still working on the first book. I've put it down so many times, but have promised Mel that I'd persevere. I don't think it's a fair reflection on the book, but more of me not being in the mood for the book. We shall see though... =)

I'm supposed to read Touch the Dark for January but I don't think I'm going to get to it. I think this has to be the 4th or 5th time I've stuck it in a challenge and not read it! Here's hoping I finally get to it and finish this challenge!

1. Favorite Author: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware aka Colleen Gleason
2. New Author: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
3. Second Chance Author: Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
4. GoodReads Author: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
5. Author Born in 1982: The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw
6. S Author: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
7. D Author: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
8. Male Author: Dead Reign by T.A. Pratt
9. Female Author: Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton
10. Multiple Authors: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews


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I'm in again, but moving Australia-->Japan in Feb. I'm not sure what our internet availability will be, but I'll post a list soon and hope to be able to post updates before the month's over.

Here's my "All About Authors" Shelf

Duration: 2/1 - 2/28/10
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1. Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
2. New Author: Tainted by Julie Kenner
3. Second Chance Author: The Last Angel by Natasha Rhodes
4. A GoodReads Author: Staked by JF Lewis
5. Author born 1971: Heat Wave by Richard Castle :)
6. Author "S" initial: Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
7. Author "B" initial: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell
8. A male Author: Prowlers by Christopher Golden
9. A female Author: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
10. Multiple Authors: Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie Liu, Yasmine Galenorn and Eileen Wilks

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Steph wrote: "I'm in again, but moving Australia-->Japan in Feb. I'm not sure what our internet availability will be, but I'll post a list soon and hope to be able to post updates before the month's over."

Fun! Do you know Japanese?

Martina wrote: "Yikes! I'm gonna need some suggestions for male authors.

I know Mark Henry writes, but I'm probably going to use him as my 2nd chance one. Then there's Jim Butcher, but who else?"

I went through my bookshelf and came up with these male authors:

Mario Acevedo
Jim Butcher
Mike Carey
Thomas Emson
Neil Gaiman
Seth Grahame-Smith
Simon R. Green
Mark Henry
Simon Holt
Charlie Huston
Richard Kadrey
J.F. Lewis
Christopher Moore
Patrick Ness
Marcus Pelegrimas
Terry Pratchett
T.A. Pratt
Thomas Sniegoski
Anton Strout
Scott Westerfeld

I'm in. I'm going to see what authors were born or died in that year. I need to speak to my sister about Cecelia Ahern. She is a fan of hers. I'm also going to pull books I don't finish in Jan into Feb. :)

Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Oh, God. Anyone know of an author who was born in or died in '94?"

Seriously? I could be your mom! LOL

These are of course subject to change.

1. A Favorite Author - Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. An Author that is "new" to you - The Magic Knot by Helen Scott Taylor
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
4. A GoodReads Author - Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you (1984) - Hawksong by Ameila Atwater-Rhodes
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (E) - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (B) - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
8. A male Author - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
9. A female Author - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
10. With more than one Author - Hot Blooded by Christine Feehan, Maggie Shayne, Emma Holly, and Angela Knight

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Jan ~Phaythe~ wrote: "Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Oh, God. Anyone know of an author who was born in or died in '94?"

Seriously? I could be your mom! LOL"

Heh, I was thinking the same thing :) My eldest was born in 1995.

Cool challenge, Yz. I'm in as usual - list to come later :)

I haven't seen any authors (that fit this challenge) for 1977 yet. Anyone else find one?

Shannon wrote: "Fun! Do you know Japanese?..."

Nah, not really (skoshi ... LOL). I just know a little "tourist" Japanese, but I'm hoping to learn more while we're living there.

Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Seriously? I could be your mom! LOL ..."

LMAO! I was thinking the exact same thing. Ugh, just had a bday and now this ... no fair! :)

Laura wrote: Yz, can we use the same author for different categories, or do we have to read 10 different authors since it is an author challenge?

For example, I want to read the Gardella Vamp series, so the first 3 books could fit in 3 categories for me for Colleen Gleason--new, female & goodreads author...."

Yes, you can. Feel free to use the same author as long as they fit the category requirements.

Nairabell wrote: "Anyone have any ideas for '86? Could I read a House of Night novel? Kristin Cast was born then, but the books are co-authored with her Mum P.C."

Yes you can. She is officially a co-author, so she definitely qualifies.

Dana wrote: "I'm new so I'm not sure what the rules are... about the birth year one. I'm 1973, Stephanie Meyer and Carrie Vaughn. Problem is I've already read everything they have out. Vaughn has a new one c..."

Rereads count!

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Wow Yz--this one is going to be NASTY. For one thing--I am going to have to fi nd an author new to me--NOT an easy one. Sigh.

Still, I WILL do this. I refuse to mess up my PNR group streak...."

That's the spirit, Ann....LOL.

It won't be a "challenge" if all the categories are easy, right? : )

I am in--Here is a partial list I will update a little later.

1. Favorite Author--
2. Author that is "new" to you--Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Author you are willing to give a second chance---Mona Lisa Blossomingby Sunny
4. GoodReads Author--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
5. Author born/died 1982--The Hollow by Jessica Verday
6. Author whose first or last name starts with L--Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with S--Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Male Author--James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G.Norman Lippert
9. Female Author--Haunted by Heather Graham
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)--On the Prowl

Laura wrote: "Charlotte, if you like straight fantasy, Brandon Sanderson was born in 1975.

And here's what I have on my lists for E authors:
Simone Elkeles
[author:Steven Erikson|..."

Thanks Laura. I promised myself I wouldn't buy any books for this challenge, but looks like I might be going shopping tomorrow!!!

Sounds great. I'm in.

I'm in. I'll have to figure out my list.

Nita wrote: "Cannot find an author I share a birth year with yet. If anyone has any suggestions for 1979, please let me know. Haven't picked one yet for the second chance author either.

1. A Favorite Author: ..."

Have you found anyone from 79 yet? That's my birth year too. I'm thinking I might just go with a 78 or an 80.

I'm in! I'll add as I go though.

Read a book by the following:

A favorite author
Naked Dragon by Annette Blair Feb 14

An author that is "new" to you
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler Feb 2

An author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
Persistence of Memory by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Feb 3

A GoodReads author
Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding Feb 23

An author born in the same year as you - 1986
Waywalkers by Catherine Webb Feb 27

An author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name - C
The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy Feb 7

An author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name - M
Come Hell or High Water by Michele Bardsley Feb 17

A male author
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Feb 22

A female author
Cover of Night by Linda Howard Feb 26

With more than one author (anthologies included)
Bitten By Cupid by Lynsay Sands, Pamela Palmer and Jaime Rush Feb 16

1. A Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson-Jeanine Frost
2. An Author "new" to you - Hush, Hush-Becca Fitzpatrick
3. A second chance - Guilty Pleasure-laurell Hamilton
4. A GoodReads Author - Pleasure Unbound-Larissa Ione
5. An Author born/died in 1970 - Death Unhonored-Michele Bardsley
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with J - Dark Lover-JR Ward
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with G - The Darkest Night-Gena Showalter
8. A male Author - Unshapely Things-Mark Del Franco
9. A female Author - A Fistful of Charms-Kim Harrison
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)- Unbound-Kim Harrison/Jeanine Frost
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Okay, I'm in! I just can't find any authors born/died in 1979. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear! Otherwise, I may just go with someone born in 1978 or 1980.

1. Favorite Author: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
2. New Author: Ghostland by Jory Strong
3. Second Chance Author: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
4. GoodReads Author: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray
5. Author Born in 1979: ??? Need some help here! ???
6. J Author: Bound By Sin by Jenna Maclaine
7. M Author: Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
8. Male Author: Staked by J.F. Lewis
9. Female Author: The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
10. Multiple Authors: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, and Meljean Brook

This author was born in 1979: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Jason, that is a really great book! I read it last month. Could not put it down!! Inside, I am jumping up and down because there is a boy commenting in this group! I wish more men would participate.

I forgot who asked for a male author but, I just finished my first Jim Butcher, it was pretty good. Also I am currently reading Neil Gaiman's American gods. It is pretty good as well. For this challenge, I went with Christopher Pike. Good luck everyone!

I just googled authors born in 1967 and got Pamela Anderson. Really?! What did she write?? Anyway, pickins are slim for me finding a PNR writer born my year. Looks like I have to go with Poppy Z Brite. Wish there was someone better.

Help - Am having difficulty finding a paranormal author for 1981! Any ideas?

LooLoo wrote: "I just googled authors born in 1967 and got Pamela Anderson. Really?! What did she write?? Anyway, pickins are slim for me finding a PNR writer born my year. Looks like I have to go with Poppy Z..."

Meg Cabot was born 1967.

I've never read any Meg Cabot stuff, any good? I've got Poppy in my tbr pile but I'm not sold on that yet.

Angie wrote: "Help - Am having difficulty finding a paranormal author for 1981! Any ideas?"

Sophia McDougall and Bennett Madison are born 1981.

Martina wrote: "Yikes! I'm gonna need some suggestions for male authors.

I know Mark Henry writes, but I'm probably going to use him as my 2nd chance one. Then there's Jim Butcher, but who else?"

Another Male author is Christopher Moore. He wrote Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story and the sequel You Suck: A Love Story and they are worth checking out. I think there's even a 3rd one coming out this year.

I may skip a few so I know I will get done:
1. A Favorite Author My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
2. An Author that is "new" to you Dark Seduction by Kathleen Korbel
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
9. A female Author Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). Winter Kissed by Michelle Hauf and Vivi Anna

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Laura wrote: "Charlotte, if you like straight fantasy, Brandon Sanderson was born in 1975.

And here's what I have on my lists for E authors:
Simone Elkeles
[auth..."

Don't feel bad. I had to buy some for my Kindle to do this challenge. I just hope I actually get to them.

I realized after a bought Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes that the shifters actually appear in her previous series AND that both series are available in bundles. I spent 7 dollars on a book and now I have it twice. I feel dumb LOL. (the bundles were about 9 or 10 dollars. That's why I feel so dumb!) Guess I learned to do my research. Good news is I have both series now. Nine books I think for about 20 dollars so not bad. :) Well plus the 7 I wasted on a book I have twice. :-/ Luckily I can work some gifts from my bf into it so that saves me some money. I have no business even thinking about this challenge when I haven't finished 5 books for January yet LOL. Easily distracted!

Awesomevegan wrote: Don't feel bad...

I know I shouldn't feel bad, but I made a New Years Resolution that I'd read more books than I buy each month and that's about to go out of the window!!!

I've read 5 so far and bought 6!!! I couldn't even make it through one month!!! Still, I didn't buy any in December. Guess that's what happens when you pre-order (*shakes fist at Amazon*), why do they have to re-issue the Anita Blake books with new covers? I never stood a chance!!!

Mother to a kid born in 1994? You guys are such babies. I could be her GRANDMOTHER. :o)

I couldn't get organized enough to participate in the january challenge so this is really my first attempt. it's nice to incorporate a lot of things that I have around the house wanting to read anyway. I was lacking a few ideas so I looked at other people's lists and 'borrowed' a few ideas. Thanks!

1. Favorite Author Charlaine Harris Dead until Dark
2. New Author Brian Meehl Suck it up (a vegan vampire!)
3. Second Chance Author- Mercedes Lackey The Serpent's shadow
4. Goodreads Author- Gail Carriger Soulless
Author Born in 1970 Laird Barron The Imago Sequence
5. S Author- Kerrelyn Sparks Vamp and the City
6. C Author- Caitlyn Kitteredge Demon Bound
7. Male Author- Keith DeCandido Bone Key
8. Female Author- Lilith Saintcrow Dark Watcher
9. Anthology- Must Love Hellhounds

Marlon wrote: "1. Favorite Author Charlaine Harris Dead until Dark
2. New Author Brian Meehl Suck it up (a vegan vampire!)"

Charlaine Harris, good choice! I am starting book 3 and hopefully book 4 before the end of this month.

Suck It Up... A vegan vampire? Awesome! I have to check that out! LOL I downloaded a free sample for my Kindle because I have been buying too many books!