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Tara wrote: "Ok, Sunny fans, if I start the Mona Lisa series now, when I come to the last book, am I going to be really frustrated because it seems unfinished or does it sort of end in a good place?

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I think you'll be fine, especially since Sunny's website says the next book, Mona Lisa Eclipsing, will be released this year. If she isn't planning to write any more after that surely she wrapped up the story.

Thanks! :)

I would say about Sunny, if you like LKH now, then you'll love Sunny.

She just said this on the Mona Lisa books. Maybe she doesn't mean the Lucinda books.

You know, I read somewhere that most people including authors receive complaints mostly and rarely praise. So I've e-mailed about four different authors including Dean Koontz, Patricia Briggs, Eileen Wilks and Sunny and every single one have written me back with like one to two sentences. The girl who wrote Soulless is another one. I never write criticisms because who am I to complain when I can barely write this. You guys really should try it, you'd be surprised who responds.

I've got a question. I have a book on my January challenge that I haven't even started yet. It fits a category on my Feb challenge. Can I use it for February as long as I don't start it until Feb 1?

Jennifer wrote: "I've got a question. I have a book on my January challenge that I haven't even started yet. It fits a category on my Feb challenge. Can I use it for February as long as I don't start it until Feb 1?"

Of course you can! As long as you haven't started reading it, it still counts. I should change one of mine because I have one I started and didn't finish in the "2nd Chance" but it doesn't really count.

You can find authors birth/death years at

Reposting this since I changed 2nd Chance. I didn't intend to continue the series (after the prequel) but I decided to since I already bought the book and I have the 2nd chance category.

February 2010 "All About Authors" Challenge
(subject to change of course)

1.Favorite Author - Charlaine Harris (whichever Sookie book I am on by then LOL)
2.New Author - A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)by Laurell K. Hamilton (Meredith Gentry, Book 1)
3.2nd Chance - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
4.GoodReads Author - Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
5.Born in 1984 - In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Den of Shadows Book 1)
6.Initial J - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 1)
7.Initial G - Werewolf Sanctuary by Eva Gordon (Wolf Maiden Chronicles Book 1)
8.Male Author - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book 1)
9.Female Author - Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
10.Multi-Author - Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Book 1)

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Okay Updated! I have Stella Price for 1979. It looks to be classed as erotica and I haven't read erotica before so we will see how I go with that lol. I love dragons though and it has a a few high reviews.

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1. A Favourite Author Death's Mistress By Karen Chance
2. An Author that is "new" Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris
3. Second chance Author Dark Fire By Christine Feehan
4. A Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author JacobBy Jacquelyn Frank
5. Author born/Died 1979 Fire In His Eyes By Stella Price
6. First name initial "R" Blood PromiseBu Richelle Mead
7.Last Name initial "B" Witch Blood By Anya Bast
8. A Male Author Twelve By Jasper Kent
9. A Female Author Obsidian Butterfly By Laurell K Hamilton
10. Multiple Authors-Anthology Bite By Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight and Vicku Taylor

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Okay. Got everything except a 2nd chance book. I would like to try something by Steven E. Wedel, but my library doesn't have any.

1.Fave author - Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs
2."New" author - Dead End Dating by Kimberly Raye
3.Second chance author
4.Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
5.Author born 1984 - Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
6.First initial "J" - Death Masks by Jim Butcher
7.Last initial "B" - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
8.Male - A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
9.Female - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
10.Anthology - Must Love Hellhounds
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Carolyn, I wrote Rob Thurman and she emails me back everytime. She is really nice. I also talk with Kim Harrison on facebook, she tries to make comments on everyones posts to her. I think it is important to write the authors we like. I do not want to seem like a pest so I do not write anything negative because it is their job to write not mine. I think they also need that motivation some days to write and know that people are going to enjoy it.

Jennifer wrote: "I've got a question. I have a book on my January challenge that I haven't even started yet. It fits a category on my Feb challenge. Can I use it for February as long as I don't start it until Feb 1?"

Oh, definitely. That's the main reason I wait until the 1st of the month to post my lists for challenges, because they usually have a few leftovers from the previous month that I didn't get to. I just never know what they are going to be until then LOL!

Mary wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I've got a question. I have a book on my January challenge that I haven't even started yet. It fits a category on my Feb challenge. Can I use it for February as long as I don't sta..."

Oh yes that is very true. I decided to recycle one of mine because I doubt I will get to it. If I finish the one I am on now, I will have read 7 books in January and that is a record for me. :) I hope I finish at least one challenge this year. I want to read 100 or more books this year. I am confident I can do it! :)

1. A Favorite Author-Pride by Rachel Vincent
2. A New Author-Eve of Darkness by S.J. Day
3. 2nd (more like 17th) chance Author- A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
4. A GoodReads Author-Prey by Rachel Vincent
5. An Author born in 83-Eragon by Christopher Paolini
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with J-Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with B/E-Many Bloody Returns by Charlaine Harris and Jim Butcher
8. A male Author-Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
9. A female Author-The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
10. With more than one Author-Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

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New list and Febuary hasn't even started yet!

Does anyone know of any good A or B authors?

Jim Butcher
Becca Fitzpatrick
Keri Arthur
Shana Abe

Patricia Briggs

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February 1 - February 28

1. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
2. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
3. The Watcher by Jeanne C. Stein
4. The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn
5. Death at the President's Lodge by Michael Innes
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
8. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
9. The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
10. Over The Moon by Sunny, et al.
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Okay, now I just need an A author.

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Paranormal Romance - February 2010 Challenge

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Favourite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
New Author - Soulless by..."

Kelly is you want you can past Gail Carriger to the author of 1975 and pick another for your New Author. Is easiest to find a new author than one who born on your year.

Ok So here we go.... I will do my best, once again to complete the whole list, but I have a question, I really couldn't find any other author from 1974 than Shannon Hale and I'm not really interested in her books, there is any chance that I can go one year up and pick an author?? Until your respond this is my list so far.

1. A Favorite Author JR Ward - Lover Eternal
2. An Author that is "new" to you
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Alyson Noel - Blue Moon
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. ??????
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name L J Smith The Captive I & II
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name J R Ward Lover Awaked
8. A male Author Christopher Pike Thirst #1
9. A female Author
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). C T Adams & Caty Clamps Touch of Evil

Karen Chance is my favorite author. Her books are the complete package.... with tasty packages in them. lol

Lory, I went through the 1974 authors and there is none who write PNR or UF, but here are a couple I found--

Joe Abercrombie has a popular straight fantasy series.

And these are both YA fantasy writers-
Katherine Marsh
Penni Russon

I have read a bunch of Shannon Hale's stuff & it's really wonderful YA fantasy--sweet stories & characters that are a nice break between dark paranormal stuff. :) If you end up going with her, I recommend The Goose Girl.

Laura wrote: "Lory, I went through the 1974 authors and there is none who write PNR or UF, but here are a couple I found--

Joe Abercrombie has a popular straight fantasy series.

And these are b..."

thank you Laura I will check this authors

Amelia wrote: "Karen Chance is my favorite author. Her books are the complete package.... with tasty packages in them. lol"

And she writes back really sweet mails too :)

Rebecca, do pop on the Death's Mistress thread after you're done reading. I'm sure you'll have lots to rave about :)

Martina, I'm sorry you didn't like Cassie. Dory books are also quite action packed and fast paced but they're less chaotic (mostly due to the fact that Dory is more in control). And ofcourse, the Dory books have...

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Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "0 of 10
February 1 - February 28

1. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
2. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
3. [book:The Watche..."

What about Kelley Armstrong or Ilona Andrews?

For 1974 - Penni Russon has a YA urban fantasy - Undine

1. a favorite author - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
2. an author new to you - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
3. author given a 2nd chance - Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
4. GR author - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (pseudonym of GR author Colleen Gleason)
5. author born in birth year - Demon Angel by Meljean Brook (1977)
6. author name starts with J - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
7. author name starts with L - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
8. male author - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
9. female author - Unknown by Rachel Caine
10. more than one author - Hot Spell - anthology

Updating mine already. I found Pleasure of a Dark Prince already on sale on BooksonBoard and there's no way I'm waiting until Monday to start it!

1. a favorite author - Unknown by Rachel Caine
2. an author new to you - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
3. author given a 2nd chance - Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
4. GR author - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (pseudonym of GR author Colleen Gleason)
5. author born in birth year - Demon Angel by Meljean Brook (1977)
6. author name starts with J - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
7. author name starts with L - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
8. male author - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
9. female author - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
10. more than one author - Hot Spell - anthology

Jan ~Phaythe~ wrote: "Updating mine already. I found Pleasure of a Dark Prince already on sale on BooksonBoard and there's no way I'm waiting until Monday to start it!

1. a favorite author - [book:Unkno..."

On sale already!?!? I never find books on sale early!

Tara wrote: "On sale already!?!? I never find books on sale early!"

Yep! Here's the link if you don't mind ebooks. :)

Martina wrote: Gail, A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time has neither a paranormal nor a romance element, I'm afraid. Have you read all the other "male author" books listed? There are a bunch of good ones out there that would qualify in its stead.

I know that. I didn't think it mattered. I have read a good many of these male authors--I read Ender's Game when it first came out, like I did most of the others of those. My main issue is that I want the books to be books I actually want to read, and also books I already have, or can easily get at the library. I suppose I could read Orcs by Stan Nicholls or Orphan's Journey by Robert Buettner, but I'm not really in the mood to read those. None of these others really appeals to me, either. We'll see. I might find one that does. If not, I guess I just won't read a male author.

Gail wrote: "We'll see. I might find one that does. If not, I guess I just won't read a male author."

Gail, you could read Magic Burns, Ilona Andrews is one part male!

Okay Got my list together.

1.) Favorite Author- Succubus On Top -Richelle Mead
2.) New Author- The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova
3.) 2nd Chance- A Crown Of Swords -Robert Jordan
4.) GoodReads Author- The Master Of Whitestorm -Janny Wurts
5.) Born in 1990- Truancy
6.) Initial A- Kiss Of Midnight -Lara Adrian
7.) Initial O- Aurelia -Anne Osterlund
8.) Male Author- Necroscope -Brian Lumley
9.) Female Author- A Kiss Of Shadows- Laurell K Hamilton
10.) Multiple Authors- The Phoenix Unchained -Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory

Jan ~Phaythe~ wrote: "Tara wrote: "On sale already!?!? I never find books on sale early!"

Yep! Here's the link if you don't mind ebooks. :)

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Thanks! Maybe I'll check it out.

Gail wrote: "I know that. I didn't think it mattered. I have read a good many of these male authors--I read Ender's Game when it first came out, like I did most of the others of those. My main issue is..."


I think just you have to check with YZ and if she says it's cool, then it's all good.

Favorite Author - Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
New Author - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
2nd chance - Dead until dark by Charlaine Harris (i'm giving not only the author but the book itself a second chance since i wasn't able to read it the first)
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Born in 1985 - ?????
Initial A - Envy by Anna Godbersen
Initial C - Hunted by PC Cast
Male author - Percy Jackson and the Olympians The lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Female author - Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder
Multiple authors - Tempted by P.C. and Kristin Cast

Would anyone happen to know Beth Fantaskey's birth year? She wrote Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side and her photo sure LOOKS like she might be my age.

1. Covet by J.R. Ward
2. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Stargazer by Claudia Gray
4. Soulless by Gail Carriger
5. X-Men: Dark Mirror by Marjorie M. Liu (1980)
6. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (R)
7. Intertwined by Gena Showalter (S)
8. The Digital Plague by Jeff Somers
9. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
10. Dates From Hell

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I'm changing my list since I've already read two of the books on it.

1. A Favorite Author - Come Hell or High Water by Michelle Bardsley
2. A new author - Red Headed Step Cild by Jaye Wells
3. Second chance - Vampire Academy by Richelle Meade
4. A Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author - Death's Daughter by Amber Benson
5. An Author born in same year as you - Master of Wolves bu Angela Knight
6. Initial of first name - Spellbent by Lucy A Snyder
7. Initial of last name - Souless by Gail Carriger
8. A male author - Child of Fire by Harry Connolly
9. A female author - Firespell by Chloe Neill
10. With more than one author - My Zombie Valentine (anth)

Hi all! I'm working on my list and I have two questions.
Would Neil Gaiman be considered paranormal romance? I'm thinking about using Stardust or Neverwhere for my birth year book.

Also is there a list somewhere of Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors?
Thanks!

Hootrvil, here are a few of the authors I have read who are goodreads authors: Alyson Noel, Maffie Stiefvater, Becca Fitzpatrick, Rachel Vincent, Lariss Ione, Jennifer Rardin, Kelley Armstrong, Carrie Vaughn, Jennifer Armintrout. I am not sure if there is a list, but after the autor's name there will be a * meaning they are a goodreads author. I read Gaiman this month, if that helps.

Lynn � ♥Brokhen � � wrote: "Hootrvil, here are a few of the authors I have read who are goodreads authors: Alyson Noel, Maffie Stiefvater, Becca Fitzpatrick, Rachel Vincent, Lariss Ione, Jennifer Rardin, Kelley Armstrong, Car..."

Thanks, Lynn--that solves those problems! I have several of those authors on my TBR pile.

Sandy wrote: "4. A Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author - Death's Daughter by Amber Benson "

Is that Amber Benson who played Tara on Buffy? If it is then not only is she apparently a goodreads author, but I know- being a Buffy fanatic- that she was born in 1977, January 8th to be exact.

Here's my list~~Let me know if I'm off base on any of these!
1. A Favorite Author--Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks
2. An Author that is "new" to you--Evermore by Alyson Noel
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
4. A GoodReads Author--Desire Unchained by Larissa Ilone
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. Stardust by Neil Gaiman (1960)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name--B-Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name--F-First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
8. A male Author--Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author--Undead and Unwelcome by MaryJanice Davidson
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).--Cravingsby Eileen Wilks, MaryJanice Davidson, Rebecca York and Laurell K. Hamilton.

Tara wrote: "Sandy wrote: "but I know- being a Buffy fanatic- that she was born in 1977"

Oh thanks Tara. I might use her instead of Meljean Brook then.

Yz the Whyz wrote: "To find authors who were born the same year as you, you can use fantasticfiction.com. Click on the year underneath an author's name and it will take you to the list of authors born on that year. ..."

Thanks for the tip - was wondering how I was going to chase up an author my age.

And thanks again for the challange - very interesting... I'm off to make my list up.

Mrs.soule wrote: "Would anyone happen to know Beth Fantaskey's birth year? She wrote Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side and her photo sure LOOKS like she might be my age."

Hi Mrs. Soule - I looked around for you, but couldn't find it. However, I did find this site () which tells you that she finished her first book at age 40, so if you can figure out what year she finished her book, you should be able to backdate to figure it out. Good luck!

This is my Updated list for the February Challenge. Still I don't decide what to pick for the author born or died in 1974, non of the histories so far grab my attention, let see during the month what happens


1. FAVORITE AUTHOR - JR Ward - Lover Eternal
2. NEW AUTHOR - Gail Carriger - Soulless
3. 2ND TRY - Alyson Noel - Blue Moon
4. GOODREADS AUTHOR - L. J Smith-The Power
5. BORN IN 1974 - ??????
6. L NAME - L J Smith The Captive I & II
7. W NAME - J R Ward Lover Awakened
8. MALE AUTHOR - Christopher Pike Thirst #1(This is 3 books on 1, so I will read the first 1)
9. FEMALE AUTHOR - Rachel Vincent - Stray
10. MORE THAN 1 AUTHOR C T Adams & Caty Clamps Touch of Evil

I changed almost my entire list a zillion times since I first posted it, here's is the most recent change that I will at least start my month with! :)

PNR- All About Authors February Challenge
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1. Favorite Author: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
2. New Author: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
3. Second Chance Author: A Body To Die For by Kimberly Raye
4. A GoodReads Author: Undercover by Lauren Dane
5. Author born 1975: The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
6. Author "T" initial: Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs
7. Author "K" initial: Demon Ex Machina by Julie Kenner or What A Demon Wants by Kathy Love
8. A male Author: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
10. Multiple Authors: Whispered Lies by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

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