Our wonderful, pimptastic, official Honorary Smuggler Karen Mahoney strikes again! When we decided to have this Watchmen Weekend, Karen mentioned that two of her fellow writers, fellow Deadline Dame Jackie Kessler and way-popular Urban Fantasy author Caitlin Kittredge, have…
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Interview and Giveaway: A Chat with Elena Deveraux, heroine of Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
After reading Angels’ Blood and falling in love with the book and with Elena, its fabulous heroine (Ana wants to have her babies), we did everything in our power (there may have been some begging involved, we are not…
As promised, we’d like to announce the giveaway winners for our two running contests! THE SUICIDE COLLECTORS GIVEAWAY Our FIVE winners are: ganstream1 bridget3420 Tiah Merc amy MARK HENRY GIVEAWAY Our TWO lucky winners of signed copies of Happy…
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Zombie Appreciation Week: Interview & Giveaway with Mark Henry
To cap off our Zombie Appreciation Week, we bring you an interview and giveaway with the fabulous Mark Henry, author of the recently reviewed Happy Hour of the Damned and Road Trip of the Living Dead. Although it took…
After I first heard about this novel from the ladies over at Fantasy Debut, I immediately requested a review copy. The haunting premise–the obliteration of mankind due to a mysterious plague called The Despair, and creepy Collectors who steal…
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Book Review & Giveaway: The Suicide Collectors by David Oppegaard
Title: The Suicide Collectors Author: David Oppegaard Genre: Speculative Fiction, Literature, Post-Apocalypse Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Publication Date: December 2008 Hardcover: 304 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Why did I read this book: I first…
We woke up today to some very good news: we made the top 10 of the Preditors and Editors Review Sites of 2008! We simply could not believe our eyes when we saw the list and all we can…
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Book Review & ARC Giveaway: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
Title: White Witch, Black Curse Author: Kim Harrison Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Eos Books (HarperCollins) Publication Date: February 2009 Hardcover: 512 pages Stand alone or series: Book 7 of the ongoing The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) books. These books must…
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!! And welcome to the first-ever SMUGGLERIFIC VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY: 7 BOOKS – 1 WINNER. Today we are giving away: MacGowan’s Ghost by Cindy Miles Coyote’s Mate by Lora Leigh Witch Heart by Anya Bast Star Bright…
A big thank you to everyone that commented and entered the contest! We’re stoked that you all loved our very first in-person interview with Patricia Briggs, and we hope you all enjoy her work as much as we do.…
Since this is a pretty big event, we are bringing you the interview in two parts. Continuing from where we left off yesterday, we give you the conclusion of our interview with Patricia Briggs! Remember, we are also giving…
Patricia (“Patty”) Briggs is a writer that needs no introduction. Author of traditional fantasy novels, Patty turned her skills to the growing Urban Fantasy genre back in 2006 and started a little series about a shapeshifting mechanic named Mercy.…
Title: Scandal Author: Carolyn Jewel Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Berkley Sensation Publishing Date: February 3, 2009 Paperback: 320 pages Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone Why did I read this novel: I got one copy from Katiebabs who highly…
Happy Superbowl Sunday! Another stash awaits, if you can step away from the hi-definition TV, barbecued deliciousness and cold beer for a second… BONE CROSSED Giveaway Winner Winner winner, chicken dinner (I apologize profusely for using the annoying 21…
Title: Bone Crossed Author: Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Books (Penguin) Publication Date: February 2008 Hardcover: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the ongoing Mercy Thompson series. Why did I read this book: The…
Ahoy mateys! Another Sunday, which means our Manga Appreciation Week has finally come to a close…but fear not! Sunday also means another Stash! (and football) First things first–we be handing out the booty to one lucky buccaneer! The winner…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Chat & Giveaway with Chandra Rooney
A few months back, Karen Mahoney emailed us with the news that her Critique Partner and friend Chandra Rooney was coming out with her debut book, a novelization of the popular Tarot Cafe manhwa. Would we be game to…
What time is it you ask? It is time to announce the winners of the recent Smugglivus giveaways bonanza!!! OK, so here it goes: 1) Mike Stone’s giveaway. Mike picked the winner and here is a special message from…
It is a Smugglivus Miracle! We got another Flash giveaway folks! You know the drill–the giveaway lasts for a mere 24 hour period. You have until Sunday midday (January 3rd, 10:00 pm pacific) to leave a comment and enter!…
We take a break from our Smugglivus coverage to make a few quick announcements! We have TWO giveaway winners to announce! Giveaway with Susan Holloway Scott: The lucky winner of The King’s Favorite is: Catie Giveaway with Meljean Brook:…
Day 24 (2 days to Smugglivus and counting) We are getting to the end of our Countdown to Smugglivus and our last countdown guest is Erin Galloway, Manager of Marketing for Dorchester Publishing with what we can expect from…
Day 22 (4 Days to Smugglivus and counting) Who: Susan Holloway Scott, author of historical fiction. We heard about Susan through Romance writing legend Loretta Chase, and were given the great opportunity to read and review her most recent…
Ahoy, mateys! We’ve had a huge week filled with giveaways, and it’s time to hand out the booty. (As always, our sorting hat–Random.org–impartially selects the winners) Drumroll please! Victoria Dahl Giveaway: The winner of A Rake’s Guide to Pleasure…
It’s our third and final week of our Countdown to Smugglivus–and so, we give you our last FLASH GIVEAWAY! You know the drill–the giveaway lasts for a mere 24 hour period. You have until Sunday midday (December 21, 12:00…
Day 19 (7 Days to Smugglivus and counting) Who: Linnea Sinclair, pioneering author of Science Fiction Romance! Linnea has won both RITA and PEARL awards and racked up starred reviews for her novels, making her one of the most…