I’ve been meaning to get this up for awhile. I’m really looking forward to this sequel to The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker. For your enjoyment while we both wait – here’s the book trailer and an excerpt to Darkly Luminous.

As I posted on Twitter:
Let’s start with #10: Hands-down Best Cover Art of 09 is @nicolepeeler ’s TEMPEST RISING.
#9 for Best Paranormal Romance & Gratuitous & Mysterious Use of Octopi in 09: @gailcarriger ’s SOULLESS.
#8 Our Runner Up (really, it’s a tie) for Best YA of 2009: @lilithsaintcrow ’s STRANGE ANGELS.

#7 is our other Best YA of 2009: Kim Harrison’s ONCE DEAD, TWICE SHY.
#6 Flat-Out Best Superhero(es) of 2009: @caitkitt & @jackiekessler ’s BLACK & WHITE
#5 Runner Up Best Twist Ending @dianarowland ’s MARK OF THE DEMON

#4 Best New (as …

What do you mean, you weren’t planning on giving books as gifts this year? Haven’t you heard that the economy is crappy? Put down that overpriced sweater and hie thee to your local bookstore ASAFP, people! A book is the perfect gift: they’re cheap, they’re portable. They’re easy to wrap.

If you’re not reading the blog Fangs, Fur, & Fey – then what are you waiting for? FFF is a community of several dozen urban fantasy and paranormal romance authors. There are lots of contests, updates, and general fun over there – so hie thyself right on over by clicking here and enter now.

Books by: Simon R. Green, Rachel Caine, Devon Monk, T.A. Pratt, Jackie Kessler & Caitlin Kittredge

Below is my personal shopping list (so far) for 2009!
January 5th – Karen Miller – Hammer of God (Godspeaker, Book 3)
January 27th – Gail Z Martin – Dark Haven (Necromancer, Book 3)
January 27th – Lois McMaster Bujold – Horizon (The Sharing Knife, Book 4)
February 26th – Kim Harrison – White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)
March 3rd – Anne Bishop – The Shadow Queen (The Black Jewels, Book 7)
April 7th – Jim Butcher – Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)
April 7th – Karen Chance – Curse the Dark …

Please note that since these books are fantasy series “to watch”, this list does not include any series that is already complete.