DA VINCI'S SECRET PALES. Michelangelo concealed an explosive truth in his famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Eve did not cause the fall of man. She carried a far more devastating secret for millennia—one that will change the world forever.
Albert Camus
Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
Showing posts with label Apocalyptic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apocalyptic. Show all posts
Monday, December 2, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
The Thirteenth Guardian (The Thirteenth Guardian #1) by K.M. Lewis
DA VINCI'S SECRET PALES. Michelangelo concealed an explosive truth in his famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Eve did not cause the fall of man. She carried a far more devastating secret for millennia—one that will change the world forever.
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Monday, December 31, 2018
a diabolical plot... Gunfight at the Old Leake Canal by GB Hope
"[M]assive plot idea, but that we follow a small group of people through it. It was short and fun. " - Caroline, Goodreads
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
This time I fear I will not survive it - The Hidden Necromancer Series by Rhiannon Frater
"Betrayal, friendship, family, it's all there. So much happens it left me shocked. What an ending! I absolutely loved it. [...] n astonishing must-read zombie series that's gripping as well as mesmerizing all at the same time. Very well done." - Alexia, Goodreads
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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Whatever the reason... Welcome to the Apocalypse by D.L. Richardson
"A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Apocalyptic book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment.
Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. " - Tony, Goodreads
Friday, July 7, 2017
Review Hounded by Ellie Douglas
Nothing can prepare him for one of the world’s most loved species to turn into the undead. Four-legged zombies now run rampant-hungry and intelligent, they are merciless to those still struggling to survive.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
And behold a pale horse that carried the name death… On a Pale Horse (Revelations #4) by Monica Corwin
"The writing style is descriptive and enchanting. The novel is mixed with romance, sexy scenes, and action packed adventure. Many twists and turns which will keep you captivated and wanting more. I highly recommend reading this book as you will not be disappointed. " - about book #3 Sophie, Goodreads
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Evolution always finds a way...- Tribes Of Decay (The Decaying World Saga #1) by Michael W. Garza
"The author has a wonderful writing style that makes me want to dive in and not come up for air until I have turned that last page. Great job making one of my least favorite genres, a compelling read." - Goodreads, P.S.Winn
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Before the Dawn (The Ending #4) by Lindsey Fairleigh & Lindsey Pogue
A year ago, strange things started happening to those who survived. Some of them transformed into something dark and sinister, while others evolved, becoming something more, something beyond human.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
a quest to survive - Life After The Undead by Pembroke Sinclair
Cover Reveal - Seventeen-year-old Krista must quickly figure out how she’s going to survive in the zombie-destroyed world. The one advantage humans have is that the zombies hate humid environments, so they’re migrating west to escape its deteriorating effects.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
a race against the clock… - Live (NOLA Zombie #3) by Gillian Zane
Alexis, Blake and Zach survived the zombie apocalypse but found a new enemy to fight.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
an almost insurmountable task - Sugar Scars by Travis Norwood
Living after the apocalypse really isn’t that hard for most of the survivors. The virus killed all but 1 in 10,000. The few remaining people are left in a world of virtually unlimited resources. Grocery stores overflowing with food and drink. Thousands of empty houses to pick from.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Last Light Falling: Into The Darkness (The Covenant #2) by J.E. Plemons
Arena has left the nation’s administration with a dead president and a weakened military, and while the tragic memories continue to scar her, the government struggles to regroup without its leader. For the people who still remain in hiding, it’s evident the country is all but lost, and with Russian operatives taking over, the nation’s hope of recovering is grim.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
We came in peace. Lie. - Fractured Suns (Broken Skies #2) by Theresa Kay
We came in peace. Lie.
We had no role in the Collapse. Lie.
I have always been honest. Lie.
I never lied to her. Truth.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
There are no good Seeders - Poison (Wind Dancer #1) by Lan Chan
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
an unexpected turn - The Summer the World Ended by Matthew S. Cox
Her luck takes an unexpected turn for the better when she meets a boy who shares her interest in video games and contempt for small town boredom. In him, she finds a kindred spirit who might just make the middle of nowhere tolerable.
Monday, July 6, 2015
a lone survivor - Fractured Memories (Jagged Scars #1) by Jo Schneider
Publication date: May 20th, 2015
Sixteen year old Wendy never knew the world before the Starvation. She’s learned to put her trust in her knives, and her confidence in her fighting ability. When the Skinnies attack her compound, she’s the lone survivor.
Injured and near death, Wendy is rescued and nursed back to health by mysterious strangers. Her saviors offer her a place among them, but trust has never been one of Wendy’s strengths, and suspicion soon leads to evidence that these people might be the group who killed her family.
The decision to get her revenge, and take the settlement down from the inside out is easy. Keeping her distance from those she must befriend in order to make it happen proves to be much more difficult.
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About a girl with PTSD
Okay, so I'd written the story twice before I figured out that Wendy had PTSD.
Let me go back a bit. A few years ago, I was on my way to a writing retreat with two other writers. We're driving on the freeway, and my sister calls. This is what came out of her mouth.
"I just finished Mocking Jay, and if you ever write a character like that, I will kill you."
"Uh, hi, how's it going?"
"Disown you."
"I haven't read it yet."
"Don't. I hate her. I hate the author. 'l'll disown you then kill you."
"Uh, okay."
After I read the story, I had to agree with her. Suzanne Collins is brilliant, and she totally got her point across, but I didn't like the characters in the last book. This is not the reaction I want from my readers.
Fast-forward a few years, and I'm at a writing retreat. At the same place, coincidently. My friend runs it, and she was short a few people, so I'm pretty much there for moral support and to be a warm body. Plus, she's a chef. Hello, delicious food? Yes, please.
There was an agent from New York there who was going to review whatever we sent her. I sent the first chapter of Fractured Memories, which I wasn't really working on at the time. Not because I cared about what she said or thought about it, but because my friend told me to.
Well, it's a good thing I didn't care, because she ripped it to shreds. Most of her analysis was spot-on, the other part of it was complete B.S. Mostly because she'd skimmed it and missed stuff. I think she took my dispassionate reaction to her rant as offense, so she backpedaled and asked me a few questions about the story.
I told her about Wendy's compound getting completely destroyed and Wendy waking up with strangers, alone and with a memory full of holes. She seemed interested in that, so I went on and told her that Wendy didn't remember the attack and therefore didn't know who betrayed them. She has flashes of memories, but nothing substantial.
This editor, bless her heart, look at me and said, "Have you read the Hunger Games?"
"Uh, yeah."
"I hate the third book."
"Me too."
"Good, then you won't be offended by this. Your character has PTSD. Katniss had PTSD, but the author didn't do a good job of explaining it to the reader. Please don't do that. Do your research and make sure your readers get it, or they'll all think your character is as bad as Katniss."
Noted.
New Sight, my fist series, has undertones of addiction. I don't have a history of mental illness, but lots of people around me do, and I think it's an area that a lot of people deal with. It kind of fascinates me, and that comes out in my books.
Author of Babes in Spyland, New Sight-YA fantasy out April 2014, wearer of a black belt in Kempo and always in search of the next cool place to visit!
Friday, June 19, 2015
disembodied spirits are not investigated - One, Two, Three Kiss Box Set: An Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy by Emily Kimelman
One, Two, Three Kiss Box Set: An Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy (Transmissions from the International Council for the Exploration of the Universe)
Friday, June 12, 2015
they will not break me - Intransigent (The After Light Saga #3) by Cameo Renae
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
you can’t get any better than this - Run (NOLA Zombie #1) by Gillian Zane
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