UNEXPECTED SURPRISE!

I finished reading LABYRINTH by Kat Richardson yesterday and turned to the tittle page and...found it was a signed copy! Wow! How cool is that. I had ordered LABYRINTH along with a preorder of THE PERFECT BLOOD by Kim Harrison and decided to wait and get it all together. Boy, I'm glad I waited.

I found LABYRINTH while visiting with my parents in Virginia at a reduced priced so, I jumped on my smart phone and canceled my order for it with Amazon. I'm glad I did! Cause not only did I get it at a cheaper price but, I got a signed copy as well. How cool is that? Now I have three signed copies from my favorite authors. I have this one by Kat, I have UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT by my friend Marcia Colette and THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS by Kelly Gay. I know, I'm a Booknerd. It's okay, I've accepted it and am seeking help. LOL

Later,
Melissa

Spider-Man #5 comes out this week.

Catwoman looks pretty bad on her #5 cover that comes out this week too.

Just a couple of comics I'm following.

Later,

Melissa

The New Batwoman 52

Batwoman Cover Art

I love comics! And right now, I'm loving DC The New 52. Inspiration can come from different places and definitely different mediums of literature. Yes, I said literature. I am including comics in literature. And I know quite a few English majors and authors are laughing at me right now.

The new Batwoman comic I have no words. The artwork in this book is unbelievable! I'd buy this comic even if it didn't have a great character and storyline. (Which is does!) The art in this book alone makes it worth picking up. I'm already planning on getting some prints from it framed and mounted.

But, I digress. I have been inspired to draw and write with a renewed ferociousness. I love powerful writing and art. This comic has both. Now, this comic is not for younger people. I was surprised myself to see intimacy depicted on the pages of the comic between Batwoman and her current love interest Detective Saywer. It was very tastefully done so, it didn't throw me off. And just so you won't be caught by surprise, Batwoman is a lesbian and her new love interest of course is a woman.

I know it's nowhere as good as the art in the book but, I draw for fun and it helps me relax.

And the artwork is just as good or better on the inside of the book. I'll be buying a hardcover when it comes out. Batwoman is simply a work of art.

Later,

Melissa

FIRST 2 CHAPTERS OF PERFECT BLOOD!



The first two chapters of A Perfect Blood are now up for reading! That means, we are getting very close to the release of Kim Harrison's next release. I've already read the first two chapters online and can't wait to read the rest.

I read ARC review and they said that this book is definitely worth reading. I'm in heaven about now. Kim's book is coming out and my favorite vampire is coming out in 3D! Selene is back in Underworld Awakening!

Batwoman #5 was all I thought it would be. I'm looking forward to the next release in this series. If you're a comic reader and you haven't picked this one up, you need too for the artwork alone!

Later,

Melissa

Happy New Year!

It's a new year and a time for new beginnings. Everything is fresh and all is possible. We get a new start and zest for life. It's no different for writers.

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year and I wish you all a prosperous 2012! Now, Let's go kick some writing ass!

Cover from The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay. This book and author, kicks ass!

Later,

Melissa

DID I JUST WRITE THAT?

I am up at 4am working on my WIP. I definitely understand the needs for rewrites and rewrites after your rewrite. I am laughing at myself right now. Either my character knows magic or I've got some fixing to do. LOL Swords appearing and disappearing in the next scene and daggers doing the same.

Raven is good but, not that good. She's a little upset with me right now so, I'd better get back to it. She's my creation so, I know exactly what she's capable of.

Later,
Melissa

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!