Okay, folks. Now that the dust has cleared, the hangovers are cured, and I’ve passed a milestone of birthdays we can now announce the winners of our Kiaras Festivus giveaway. Which author took the lead and was most requested? We’ll soon find out!

Well, we’re up to our final post in our Kiaras Festivus party. In less than a week, the Dreaded Event* will occur and I will console myself with red meat, margaritas, and fried cheesecake. But before that, I would like to introduce you all to the talented Jaye Wells.
Urban fantasy author Jaye Wells is a self-proclaimed ‘plantser‘¹ who lives in Texas with her “saintly husband and devilish son”, the latter of which she fondly refers to as ‘Spawn’. Read the rest of her bio here. Ms. Wells’ second book will …

With seven books and an anthology under her belt – and 2 of those books releasing this year – you’d think that Rob Thurman would almost be a household name. But nay, gentle reader, this is far from the truth. Ms. Thurman – and it is Ms. Thurman, sorry to disappoint you – needs our help! I’d say this is probably the most under-rated author in the urban fantasy genre today. She does amazing work, folks.

Welcome to Festivus Kiaras – or the Festival Known as the Month-Long Celebration Before My Birthday! Yes, that’s right – it’s my birthday and I’m hitting a milestone this year. Although. I’m still maintaining that I’m turning 25 (for the 5th time, of course). Shh… I won’t tell if you won’t.
And in grateful recognition of no one mentioning my real age, I’m going to give away a few books. Yes, that’s right. It’s my birthday but I’m going to give you the gifts!
I also thought it was high time that …

We here at Waiting for Fairies are very pleased to take a small break from our usual fantasy and urban fantasy faire to give some much-deserved publicity to an upcoming work from Philippa Gregory called The White Queen. (And to host a contest!)
I’m sure you’ve all heard of Ms. Gregory’s previous novel – the critically acclaimed novel (and movie) The Other Boleyn Girl. I’ve been a big fan of the lurid love life of Henry VIII since my 8th grade history class, so I’m pleased to give some page space …

Due to the kindness of wonderful Ilona Andrews and Ace/Roc, I have gotten my hands on some 2009 science fiction and fantasy samplers.The samplers contain chapters from the newest works belonging to: Faith Hunter (Skinwalker), Mark Del Franco (Skin Deep), Patricia Briggs (Hunting Ground), Rob Thurman (Trick of the Light), Ilona Andrews (On the Edge), Steven R Boyett (Elegy Beach), and Julie Kenner (Tainted).

HarperCollins has done it again. Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere is available online for reading. They did this back in February with American Gods. This time, however, it’s available for download! The only drawback is that the download expires after 30 days. I’m kind of disappointed in that. I don’t think I’ll have time to read this in the next 30 days.
Update: The download link isn’t working for me. I’m not sure why. Anyone else having trouble?

Since many readers are writers too, I thought I’d share an upcoming giveaway I found. From Sept. 1st – 30th, Writer Mama will be giving a way a book or writer’s gift every day. Be sure to check it out! Contest rules are here.

I highly suggest everyone check out the huge Neil Gaiman giveway over here. The more people who enter, the more they’re giving away!
(Then again…. don’t enter. I want to win myself!)