In My Mailbox - 1.01.12

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.

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Free from Kindle: beware some free offers are limited

In the Shadow of the Moonlight
The Awakening
by J. J. Bidell
-paranormal
Thanks for the heads up MAD!

For Review and giveaway:

Lifting the Wheel of Karma
by Paul H. Magid
-spirituality
for tour
courtesy of publisher, Tribute Books
Thanks Nicole!

The Dig:
Zoe and Zeus
by Audrey Hart
-fantasy
Thanks Audrey!

The Moon Coin
by Richard Due
illustrated by Carolyn Arcabascio
-fantasy
courtesy of author
Thanks Richard!
stay tuned: featured in January

Vamplayers
by Rusty Fischer
-vampires
courtesy of author
Thanks Rusty!

The Book of Lost Fragrances
by M. J. Rose
part of tour
-gothic, historical
Thanks Amy!

The Psychology of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
by Robin S. Rosenberg, PhD and Shannon O'Neill
courtesy of publisher, Smart Pop
Thanks Heather!

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Gifts:

Santa Claus visited!

Beautiful Chaos
by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
-paranormal YA
Thanks MAD!

Jane Bites Back
by Michael Thomas Ford
-vampires
Thanks MAD!
i have the US cover, but wanted to share this cover for Brazil

Sinterklaas from Holland visited!

Ganymede
by Cherie Priest
-steampunk
Thanks Sullivan McPig!


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Jane Bites Back cover - maybe

Don't know why I didn't find this sooner.

It is not a final cover, but it looks good to me.

Found it on Michael Thomas Ford's blog, Dog on the Bed.

IF you're interested in this book, check out my giveaway.

Jane Bites Back

So, I went home last night and my mail included the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. I immediately went to the Books segment - my fave and found a blurb about yet another, yes another, another Austen paranormal-related book!

Jane Bites Back
by Michael Thomas Ford

Release date: December 29, 2009

Although it is for sale at amazon.com there is no cover image and description available, yet.

Description from Publisher's Weekly:
The novel presents an undead Jane Austen, frustrated by nearly 200 years of writer's block and 116 rejections of an unpublished novel she finished just before turning into a vampire; she's becoming increasingly irritated that the rest of the world seems to be getting rich and famous off of her works and her life.

My thoughts:
What a hoooooooooooot!
So, our sweet Jane could be undead and un-living among us?!?
She could even be writing some the off-shoot Austen books we've been reading under a pseudonym!?!

I want this book.

OK, I'm game. I've got Austen fever. I'll do another giveaway.

If you'd like a copy of this book answer me this in the comments below:

To avoid sightings, Jane (as vampire) most likely moved from England to live in obscurity.

Where do you think Jane is living in the present day?

Entries: open to all countries

Deadline: Monday, December 28, 2009, 8pm PST December 31, 2009

Prize: Jane Bites Back
by Michael Thomas Ford

Winner announced: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The winner will also be contacted via email and the prize will be mailed within a week of receiving mailing address.

This is definitely the year of Jane Austen. Thanks to the Everything Austen Challenge hosted by Stephanie's Written Word for sharing the Austen love.

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Contest has ended - winner is here

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