Sunday, March 31, 2024

Our Spring Break// Sunday Post #66

 


The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly from The Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

HAPPY EASTER!!!!! It has been a while since I last did a Sunday Post. Not a lot has been going on. My husband quit the second job at Lowes. It was becoming more hassle than it was worth. The lady over him was scheduling him for full time work for part time pay and giving him days off and then going in and putting him on the schedule when that day would come up to get him in trouble. The longest three months of our lives it seemed but it did help tremendously around the holidays.

We spent the past week on Spring Break. I made a giant to do list and today is our last day before we start the last full month of school before summer vacay. That to do list only has two to three things crossed off. It bugs me but when I think back and look at our week, it was productive and relaxing. We got a lot of shopping done which our bank accounts are screaming at us. We got our dogs to the their vets. We got our youngest cat spayed on Thursday. 

We have been watching a ton of anime. My husband decided to start subscribing to Crunchyroll and he has been bingeing the hell out of Dragonball. We have been catching up on My Hero Academia. We started the anime One Piece and I really want to watch the live action. We started the second season of Spy Family and we love it. 

I finished the second season of Outlander.... I know, I know... I am so far behind. I read the second book in 2022 and while reading it I wanted to watch the second season and then I finished the book and it took me months to start the second season and just as long to finish it. It did renew my interest and make me want to pick up the third book immediately, but of course I have been spoiled for some things and I am not a fan of one of the characters that ultimately marries a certain someone. I am team Claire and Jamie just did her wrong.

We have been working on projects around the house still. We have been working on the fence around our property. It is a good feeling seeing so much progress. We are getting the yard cleaned and an old building that was falling apart finally being demolished. Didn't get around to cleaning our nasty green leaf filled and pollen coated pool, but that is the next thing to get done.

Reading wise, I had so many books on my TBR for the week, but I was delusional at the start thinking that I had so many hours in the week to do everything that the only things I read was two mangas. 

Here is a photo dump from the week. I am surprised that I didn't take more pictures but I was living in the moment. 

started my seeds

bought new patio chairs and enjoying dinner

working on the fence

the day before Cairan's spay

She rolled in dirt and pollen

My middle helping make dinner. Baked Ziti with Aldi cinnamon rolls

Easter baskets waiting to be plundered.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead. 

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Review: My Hero Academia volume 10 by Kohei Horikoshi

 


This picks up right where the ninth volume left off and I am glad that I did not wait so long between volumes. Not keeping up with the show while reading this is really messing with my memory of the story but I am remembering characters somewhat easier.

The villains are retreating after attacking the students in the forest and they have abducted Bakugo. The villian Dabi who is my kids favorite for some reason calls out Shoto by his full name and Deku is chasing the villians trying to save Bakugo and Bakugo manifests and tells him to stay back.

I got vibes of no save yourself which is very different from how Bakugo treats Deku. The kids eventually get back to the school and the heads of the school hold a meeting. All Might starts blaming himself for being in a bath and not rescuing his students and fighting villians. The whole of class A that is there alive or awake and present visit Deku and they catch him up to speed how Momo put a tracker on one of the villians and they start debating whether or not they should involves themselves in Bakugo's rescue and infiltrate the hideout.

I think that is exactly what the villians want with the pros and students. I also think that the idea of a mole being in the school is correct and that the principal who is a mouse mole thing is part of it because he defended himself really quick but then saying that he trusted everyone in the room. 

Deku learns that his body is deteriorating rapidly and his joints are basically non existent. Ida is getting pissed that the class wants to go against the rules and go save Bakugo. Ida is so over Midoriya's shit that he just punched him....... WHAT!!!!!!!!

There is a part where Deku is talking to his mom while he is still in the hospital and he might have told her that he was given his power by All Might. The group gets to where the villians are hiding and they have to get into disguises, so they go into a cheap department store. There is some comedic relief in all of the seriousness. 

LMAO... Momo not using her quirk to make the disguises and instead buying stuff because she doesn't want her quirk to affect he economy. She is also called Miss Moneybags which made me lol. All of the heroes are trying to save face and find the villians and splitting up. The kids just got to the coordinates of the tracker and found Nomu which is NO BUENO! 

All Might and Gran Torino have saved Bakugo and foiled Shigaraki's plans and the Nomu storage facility has been found by the heroes. The head villian came up and showed out. There was nasty stinky goo that paralyzed everyone with the fear of death. The villians got sucked into a warp along with All Might and Bakugo.

Need to watch the show to understand more of what just happend. 

Friday, March 29, 2024

BLOG TOUR: Greatest Hits by Harlan Ellison

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the GREATEST HITS by Harlan Ellison Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: GREATEST HITS

Author: Harlan Ellison, J. Michael Straczynski (Editor),Neil Gaiman (Foreword), Cassandra Khaw (Introduction)

Pub. Date: March 26, 2024

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 482

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/GREATEST-HITS

 

A collection of award-winning short stories by Harlan Ellison, an eight-time Hugo Award winner, five-time Bram Stoker Award winner, and four-time Nebula Award winner.

As one of the great writers of speculative fiction of the twentieth century, Harlan Ellison shaped the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.  This inventive and provocative collection of his best-known and most-acclaimed stories is a perfect treasury for old Ellison fans as well as readers discovering this zany, polyphonic writer for the first time. 

Featuring these stories and many more: 

  • “‘Repent, Harlequin,’ Said the Ticktockman” — Hugo Award winner
  • “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” — Bram Stoker Award winner
  • “Mefisto in Onyx” — Bram Stoker Award winner
  • “Jeffty Is Five” — British Fantasy Award winner
  • “Shatterday” — Twilight Zone episode
  • “The Whimper of Whipped Dogs” — Edgar Allan Poe Award winner
  • “Paladin of the Lost Hour” — Hugo Award winner, Twilight Zone episode

 
A must-read for sci-fi book lovers and fans of Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Isaac Asimov, this career-spanning compilation of classic short stories is also perfect for readers who enjoyed Dangerous VisionsA Boy and His Dog, or other Harlan Ellison books.

 

About Harlan Ellison:

Harlan Ellison (1934–2018) is a legend of the SFF, horror, and speculative fiction genres. His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media. Ellison won numerous awards, including multiple Hugos, Nebulas, and Edgars. Many of Ellison’s short stories have been adapted into a variety of formats, including television episodes of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek

 

About J. Michael Straczynski:

J. Michael Straczynski is an American writer and television producer who works in films, television series, novels, short stories, comic books, and radio dramas. He is a playwright, a former journalist, and author of The Complete Book of Scriptwriting. He was the creator and showrunner for the science fiction TV series Babylon 5 and, from 2001 to 2007, the writer for the long-running Marvel comic book series The Amazing Spider-Man.

 





Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of GREATEST HITS, US Only.

Ends April 9th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/25/2024

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

3/25/2024

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt

3/26/2024

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

3/26/2024

Comic Book Yeti

Excerpt/IG Post

3/27/2024

jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Post

3/27/2024

@darkfantasyreviews

Excerpt

3/28/2024

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

3/28/2024

@dana.loves.books

IG Review/TikTok Post

3/29/2024

@shangread_la

IG Review

3/29/2024

Lifestyle of Me

Review

 Week Two:

4/1/2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

4/1/2024

nerdophiles

Review

4/2/2024

@stargirls.magical.tale

IG Review

4/2/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

4/3/2024

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

4/3/2024

@sparks_books

IG Review

4/4/2024

spoonie.reads

IG Review

4/4/2024

@enthuse_reader

IG Review/TikTok Post

4/5/2024

Books and Zebras

IG Review

4/5/2024

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post


Thursday, March 21, 2024

BLOGTOUR: Godfell by Chris Sebela & Ben Hennessy

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the GODFELL: The Complete Series by Chris Sebela & Ben Hennessy Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: GODFELL: The Complete Series

Authors: Chris Sebela & Ben Hennessy (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: March 19, 2024

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats:  Paperback, eBook

Pages: 192

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/GODFELL-The-Complete-Series 

XENA Warrior Princess meets The Lord of the Rings in GODFELL: The Complete Series, where the sudden appearance of a dead god who falls to Earth sets off a chain reaction of events for control of the world in this woman warrior-led, high fantasy adventure.

God is dead. Who’s next?

One sunny day in the land of Kerethim, God falls dead from the sky. The impact sends out shockwaves that draw in royal families at war, shadowy creatures of the dark, and armies of the dispossessed, all coming to lay claim to parts of God's body. Into this power struggle wanders Zanzi Vuiline, a soldier and berserker trying to get home from a years-long war. Forced to fight her way through the strange landscapes in and on God's corpse, from the soles of its feet through the top of its head, Zanzi will acquire a mysterious traveling companion on her own pilgrimage.

GODFELL: The Complete Series tells the story of a fierce warrior woman tired of war and her traveling companion with her own reasons for war weariness – and revenge. These two forces of nature are on a journey to find their way back home – and to themselves. Written by Eisner Award-nominated author Chris Sebela and illustrations by rising star artist Ben Hennessy.

For fans of: Xena: Warrior Princess, Monstress (Liu/Takeda), Red Sonja, Barbaric (Moreci/Gooden), Queen of Swords (Moreci/Howell/Gooden), Briar, Step By Bloody Step, The Witcher, Rat Queens, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Die, Coda, Seven to Eternity, Isola, and Elf Quest.

Godfell is a big, savage blast of legendary warrior fiction. It has a brilliant premise, striking artwork and fascinating protagonists.” – Eoin Colfer (New York Times bestselling author of: Artemis Fowl, The Supernaturalist, The Wish List, The Fowl Twins, Highfire, Illegal, W.A.R.P., Ironman: The Gauntlet, Doctor Who: A Big Hand for the Doctor, and more! )

Godfell is that rare idea that makes me upset I didn’t hatch it myself: an axe-swinging yet soulful journey into the mysteries of the physical realm — and beyond.” — Daniel Kraus (New York Times bestselling author of: The Shape of Water, Whalefall, The Teddies Saga, The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Trollhunters, THE AUTUMNAL (Vault Comics), THE CEMETERIANS (Vault Comics), and more!)

"Godfell is completely sweeping me away with its Odysseus-like journey home through beautiful landscapes, with a rich lore and compelling characters. It holds mysteries I can't wait to see resolved but I'll enjoy the path as patiently as I can. A brilliant work by the creators!" - Nora Twomey (award-winning animator, director, screenwriter, producer and voice actress. Known for: Wolfwalkers, My Father’s Dragon, The Breadwinner, The Secret of Kells)

“Fantasy doesn't get more epic than this! The mother of all quests begins here!” -Cavan Scott (New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter: Star Wars: The High Republic, Shadow Service, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, 2000 A.D.)

"Godfell ushers in an exciting new fantasy comic that is electrifying and dynamic with a magnetic woman warrior on a mysterious journey. Sebela takes well-worn genre beats and makes it his own. Wonderfully illustrated and eloquently written, Godfell is a godsend. 10/10– Lotusland Comics

“… recommend picking this up if you’re a fan of fantasy adventures in weird worlds such as The Last Airbender.” – Sequential Planet

 

About Chris Sebela:

Christopher Sebela is a four-time Eisner-nominated writer who has co-created over twenty comics titles such as GODFELL and TEST (Vault Comics), Blink, .Self, Crowded, Shanghai Red, Dirtbag Rapture, Heartthrob, We(l)come Back and others. He also writes journalism, prose fiction and assembles zines about a variety of subjects — including having once lived in a clown-themed motel for 30 days. He lives in Portland, Oregon with the best dog in the world and is currently dreaming of one day living on a boat.
He is based in Portland, OR

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Substack | Goodreads | Amazon

 


About Ben Hennessy:

Ben Hennessy is an Irish-based illustrator and podcaster. He has primarily worked as a storyboard artist in the animation industry and he has worked on shows for RTE jr, Cbeebies, Nickelodeon, PBS and Adult Swim. He co-hosts THE ODDS POD, a podcast where he discusses all things apocalyptic with guests from the film and comic book industries. His comic book titles include The ODDS and the fantasy epic GODFELL.

Ben works and lives at home with his family in Wexford, the sunny south east of Ireland. When you can't find him there, you can find him online as @Bennessy.
He is based in Wexford, Ireland.

 

Website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Goodreads

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive finished copies of GODFELL: The Complete Series, US Only.

Ends April 9th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/11/2024

Comic Book Yeti

Guest Post/IG Post

3/12/2024

@darkfantasyreviews

Blog Spotlight/IG Post

3/13/2024

Two Chicks on Books

Guest Post/IG Post

3/14/2024

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Blog Spotlight/IG Post

3/15/2024

The Momma Spot

Guest Post

3/16/2024

Kountry Girl Bookaholic

Guest Post/IG Post

Week Two:

3/17/2024

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

3/18/2024

jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Post/TikTok Post

3/19/2024

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt/IG Post

3/20/2024

Fire and Ice Reads

Excerpt/IG Post

3/21/2024

Lifestyle of Me

Review

3/22/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

3/23/2024

Callisto’s calling

IG Review

Week Three:

3/24/2024

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

3/25/2024

@sparks_books

IG Review

3/26/2024

GryffindorBookishnerd

IG Review

3/27/2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/TikTok Post

3/28/2024

Two Points of Interest

Review/IG Post

3/29/2024

The Book Critic

Review/IG Post

3/30/2024

@enthuse_reader

IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Four:

3/31/2024

nerdophiles

Review

4/1/2024

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

4/2/2024

@dana.loves.books

IG Review/TikTok Post

4/3/2024

@evergirl200

IG Review

4/4/2024

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

4/5/2024

@paperwitches

IG Review


Review: Is This A Cry For Help by Emily Austin

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