It’s been a while since I’ve done this sort of post–and I do apologize for that! Finally being self-hosted should make this a lot easier. Now if only I had all sorts of time to find those deals… I discovered a new-to-me blog tonight while hanging out on Twitter, and she is currently running a ... Read More »

I have had a lot of fun this week interacting with Christiana Miller, author of Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She’s Dead. (Click here for my review, and here for an interview with Christiana.) Christiana is kindly providing 3 e-book copies of Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She’s Dead. I haven’t yet become self-hosted, so bear with me here. ... Read More »

I knew I was going to have a bit of trouble with Pug Hill by Alison Pace when after reading about 46 pages I ignored the rest of the book for about a week in favor of reading–and finishing–about 7 other books. Months ago, I agreed to review A Pug’s Tale, which is a follow-up to Pug ... Read More »

I am so excited about the Shannon Hale book signing on February 4th, 2012 at King’s English. She is one of the cutest and funniest authors that I have ever met, and is one of Utah’s own. I thoroughly enjoyed reading anything with a Jane Austen theme because Jane Austen is one of my favorite ... Read More »

Earlier this month I attended a Q &A and book signing for NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer for her debut novel, Cinder. I was lucky enough to get my hands on an advance copy of Cinder through NetGalley, and couldn’t wait to have my own signed copy of it! Brett at This Mama Loves Her ... Read More »

Rachel A. Marks totally blew me away with her novella, Winter Rose, and I’m so grateful she took a few minutes to answer a few questions about the novella and her past and present writing. Please welcome to her my blog today! And be sure to download your own copy of Winter Rose; you won’t ... Read More »

I hope everyone’s having a great week so far! I know I’ve been quiet the last couple of days, but rest assured that my activity will be picking up again in another day or two with another book review! So I have THREE winners to announce for the ebook giveaway of Roll of the Dice ... Read More »

If you enjoyed my review of The Mers and Ami Blackwelder’s guest post on self-publishing, then you will LOVE this giveaway! 4 Literally Jen readers will win an e-book copy of The Mers. The giveaway is open to all ages and will end on January 23rd, 2012 at 10PM MST. Mandatory Entry: Tell me what ... Read More »

In the last year, the book world has exploded with mermaid fiction, which is perfect for people like me who love mermaids. I have been slowly reading through any mermaid novel that I can get my hands on, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to read The Mers by Ami Blackwelder. The Mers is not your ... Read More »

My husband often complains that I’m not “girly” enough, and while that may be true to a certain extent, there is one really “girly” thing that appeals to me and to ALL women! Do you know what that is? DIAMONDS! Source: weheartit.com via Jennifer on Pinterest When I began searching for my perfect engagement ring, ... Read More »