Update (As of February 9, 2012)

Hi everyone! Things have been a wee bit hectic with prelims coming soon. I've read loads of books meanwhile, and hope to post more reviews soon rather than leaving them in Draftsland. Thanks for all your support and encouragement. Authors/publicists: I'm currently not accepting any review requests as stated in the updated policy, but I do so appreciate that you consider this blog a worthy avenue for your books.

Book News

on Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Swati Avasthi tweeted that her second book has been approved, and due for publication in Summer 2012.

What is the as of yet untitled book about?
Holly, Corey & Savitri are an unbreakable trio til a shooting divides them. How far do we stretch to save our friends?

It's not a sequel, but is it part of the Split series?
Nope, no Split series, no sequel. Both books are stand alones. A common theme -- picking up the pieces after violence effs us up.

There you go folks! I'm really excited, because SPLIT was one of the best debuts I've read this year. Raw yet hopeful, it's an honest look into child abuse and what happens after. I expect nothing less than the same caliber from the second book. Are you excited for book 2?



A group of literary people: authors, agents, you name it, have gathered together and donated items for the Season of Love and Hope auction.

All proceeds from this auction will go to Bridget Zinn and Barrett Dowell. Bridget was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in February 2009. After receiving treatment in Portland for 18 months, Bridget and her husband Barrett are now traveling to Phoenix for one week every month for innovative treatment at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Not all of their costs for this promising treatment are covered by insurance. Bridget & Barrett's friends and family are rallying to help them pay the bills so that they can focus on Bridget's health and kick cancer. Artists, authors, and other friends and acquaintances have donated items in the spirit of love and hope.

There are some great books and other items up for grabs, but more importantly, we'll be helping Bridget. What are you waiting for? Get your wallets out and let's donate to a great cause!

1 comment(s):

Mrs. DeRaps said...

Loved Split. I will read anything this woman writes. Grocery lists not excluded!