Books! And Free Books!

[jpskewedthrone]

First, I've just posted the latest book discussion over at dawbooks. It's about Michelle West's The Hidden City, the first book in The House Wars series. It came out in paperback last month, so if you've read it, head on over and tell everyone what you thought of it.

I'm continuing the free book giveaways here on my LJ. This time, I'm giving away the first books in Patricia Bray's (pbray's) two series: Devlin's Luck, the first book in The Sword of Change series, and The First Betrayal, the first book in The Chronicles of Josan trilogy. And guess what? BOTH BOOKS ARE SIGNED! Yes, you could win a signed copy!





To enter the contest, simply leave a comment here, it's as easy as that. I'll select two people at random in another week or so (two winners, one book each). Feel free to spread the word about the contest, with links back to here if you want. The idea is to spread the word about the books I like after all. And if you've already read them, feel free to leave comments talking about how wonderful they are!





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Comments

[beckyh2112.livejournal.com]

Oooh, neat! *comments*

[will-couvillier.livejournal.com]

Comment! (Yea, I'm a sad book-slut, always hopng for the signed handout. Sigh.)

[wickedsin.livejournal.com]

*throws hat in*

[tyger-raven.livejournal.com]

I love reading. I love books. So, I just don't know why I don't partake of the opportunity to win these book contests very often. I really hope I win.

BTW, when I get back into a fantasy mood, J, your book is going on the top of my pile. Book two that is. Loved book one.

[dependonyou.livejournal.com]

::peeks her head in:: I'm always up for the challenge of a new read. XD Good luck to everyone, and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[wiredwizard.livejournal.com]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... booooooooooks...

[controuble.livejournal.com]

Just leave a comment, huh? Too bad I already have both series and have read them. Signed copies rock, though, so here's my comment.

[happydog.livejournal.com]

i can haz?

[vcmorris.livejournal.com]

Enjoyed "The Sea Change" and would like to know more about the characters. Consider this my entry. Thanks!

[birdsedge.livejournal.com]

You're the second person on my f-list to recommend Patricia Bray, so it looks as though I've been missing out because I don't know her work at all.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Well obviously your friendslist has good taste :-) Must confess that Josh and I are old friends, I met him right after I'd sold the DEVLIN series to Bantam, and found out he had written a couple of fantasy novels that he was trying to get published. The rest, as they say is history--where history is defined as hanging out together critiquing, drinking, going to sci-fi cons and Friday night gaming sessions.

[birdsedge.livejournal.com]

Defining history as 'hanging out, critiquing, drinking etc. sounds pretty normal to me, though I tend not to go to cons much. I get my crit fixes from attending Milford most years (in the UK) www.milfordsf.co.uk

I'm in the position now that Josh was then. I've sold short stories (some to DAW which was how I first came across Josh) and now I have three novels (2 adult ones (SF and F) and one YA fantasy) completed but not sold. Finding an agent seems to be as difficult as finding a publisher, but I keep writing. Well, to be honest I can't stop writing. You know how it is.

Being in the UK means I never quite know which side of the Atlantic to concentrate my efforts on since I've sold more stories on the left side than the right.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

There is that dilemma where finding a good agent can be as hard as finding a publisher. DAW at least is willing to look at unagented material, but many of the other publishers aren't, especially since editorial staffs have been cut back.

But the important part is the part you're already doing--to keep writing.

Wishing you the best of luck!

[birdsedge.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I've had a couple of near misses form major publishers so I can't be a million miles away.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Exactly! All it takes is one near miss turning into a hit :-)

[crowinator.livejournal.com]

Both of these look great, and I love easy book contests! Sign me up!

[pbray.livejournal.com]

You are the bestest brain friend ever!

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Ooohh.. free books! *officially commenting*

[sorsha-khan.livejournal.com]

Always looking out for new authors to read :-)

[edifanob.livejournal.com]

I really like giveaways. It is a good opportunity to get interesting books for free. But I only take part when I really want the book.
And to be honest the I love to read fantasy. Unfortunately I didn't read a book by Patricia Bay so far. So this would be a good opportunity to start with