I have read and loved the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and I was so excited for the release of Clockwork Angel, the first book in her new Infernal Devises series. I am a huge fan of the Steampunk genre. I really enjoy when stories meld the elements of the Victorian era and rustic…
It’s a Boy!
Last weekend, I hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law, Alexandria. It was a lot of fun. We served monkey cupcakes, green apple guacamole and cream cheese queso (recipes to come on the cooking site!) and the party was jungle-themed. You know, ’cause they’re welcoming a new little monkey into the family! River really enjoyed…
Scott Westerfeld Book Signing
Last week, I got to meet Scott Westerfeld when he spoke at a local library about his latest book, Behemoth. Behemoth, which is the sequel to Leviathan, is an alternative history of World War I. It blends Steampunk and fantasy to create a world where “Clankers” use steam-powered walking machines to battle Darwinist creatures fabricated…
Author Interview: Andrea Cremer (and a giveaway!)
It’s time for another Fall into Fantasy post! Today, I’m interviewing Andrea Cremer, author of Nightshade. You can read my five-star review here. What inspired you to write Nightshade? Calla was the inspiration for this trilogy. My favorite characters were always strong heroines – and I was weary of reading stories…
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently won a contest called the Great YA Bake Sale. One of the prizes was a recipe binder with hand-written recipes from 15 young adult authors! This was the perfect prize, as it combined two of my favorite things: reading and cooking! When I started browsing through these recipes, one that immediately caught my…