Miscellaneous notes...special pricing and giveaways

There are several contests still going on, please see my post at this link.

Michael Sullivan has a giveaway for his upcoming book in the The Crown Tower at this link

                                                 



Cute summer contest at Aunt Maggie Rocks at this link


Those who have had pets who needed to wear an Elizabethan collar (also known as the "Cone of Shame" might appreciate the video at this link




The ADULT titles in the Kinky Christmas Carol series are available for $0.99 each for a limited time:

My reviews:

Getting Scrooged by Eden Bradley is at this link
Marley in Chains by R.G. Alexander is at this link
Not So Tiny Tim by Robin Rotham is at this link


                                                       

Fantasy title specials

David Burrows has a giveaway for his novel, Drachar's Demons, prequel to Prophecy of the Kings at this link.






Author J.A. Garland has a giveaway on Goodreads for her paranormal story, Instinct, at this link.  There are 5 copies available, enter by Dec. 26, 2012.





and, I still have a giveaway going (my first print book giveaway!) for a soon to be released print copy of Alexa Egan's debut novel, Demon's Curse, as part of the Gifting Books blog hop at this link!  Open to U.S. residents only.

Heir of Novron

The Heir of Novron  
by Michael J. Sullivan is part of the Riyria Revelations series.  The series is a fun read for any fan of fantasy and the author takes great pains to make sure he is not penning a predictable quest tale even as he artfully weaves together a compelling story.  The main characters are skillfully presented so that their backgrounds are only gradually revealed through the six novels that comprise the series yet they are intriguing enough at the outset to gather the reader's attention.  The cliffhanging endings to many of the chapters and the abrupt endings to some of the secondary characters keep one guessing and the deft thumbnail sketches provide a wealth of information without smothering the reader in facts.  I personally did NOT like the events that ended the fifth novel in the series that the author assures me were inevitable yet I have to admit that the entire series flowed nicely if not entirely to my personal satisfaction.  My Amazon review is at this link under ELF2060 with the title, "What more can you ask of Royce and Hadrian?".  As always, a 'yes, this was helpful' vote is greatly appreciated.

My Goodreads review for the first 2 volume set, Theft of Swords, is at this link.  Even better, the author is holding a giveaway on Goodreads.  (If the link doesn't work, please search for the title and the contest should show up, but make sure you enter by July 27, 2012).



My Goodreads review for the second 2 volume set, Rise of Empire, is at this link.



I am delighted that the author is visiting the SOS Aloha blog for an interview on July 14, 2012 so that you can get a glimpse of this talented writer through Kim's insightful interview questions. 

My thanks to the author and Goodreads for providing these entertaining novels.  I had the great good fortune to win The Heir of Novron and the author contacted me and indicated (rightly) that it would be best to read the series in order and very generously provided me with copies of the first four books in the series.  I, of course, offered to review them and it snowballed from there so I offer my sincere apologies to the author for the long delay (0:

Rise of Empire

Rise of Empire        



by Michael J. Sullivan is the second part of his Riyria Revelations series.  This wonderfully inventive fantasy ostensibly is centered around Hadrian and Royce but their twelve year partnership is being threatened by Hadrian's dissatisfaction with his life and its purpose.  The fantastical talents that the duo share between the two of them are about to be, hmm, wasted...given Hadrian's threat to retire and Royce's plans to settle down and marry his Gwen.  The problem is, the Church is misusing the power acquired through the premise that they have indeed found the heir of Novron who is unwilling or unable to prevent the abuses being perpetrated in her name.  Hadrian's discovery of the story behind the medallion he wears prompts him to embark on a perilous journey and naturally Royce is compelled to accompany his partner, particularly after Gwen has her say in the matter.  The constant adventures, remarkable lands that are described and the intriguing secondary characters who are introduced make this another excellent quest adventure but be forewarned, there are two separate novels in this particular book and then you will want to have the sequel, Heir of Novron, immediately available.  I was disappointed by some of the developments but definitely admit that the story is compelling and a very enjoyable read.  My Amazon review is at this link under ELF2060.  A 'yes, this was helpful' vote is always greatly appreciated.