So this post is coming a little early, Gentle reader, as I am off the radar next week. Quite early actually, I haven’t even read this month’s book yet (I’m saving it for tomorrow’s long plane ride.) When I was looking around for what to pick for March, I kept thinking I wanted some military sci-fi like Paradox or the Valor series. And then I thought, why not just pick the first Valor book? It’s been a while since I reread it and I did love it so. Also, for me, this is an opportunity to invest in the electronic version. So for March: Valor’s Choice is my, well, choice.
The valor books are tough and snarky military space opera, written by a woman who really knows what she’s on about (Tanya spent some time in the Canadian navy, I believe). They are characterized by marvelous characters and alien races, extremely snappy dialogue, an endearing and tough heroine, and lots of fast action. Torin Kerr is one of my favorite main characters ever written, and I am a particular fan of this first book in the series because it opens with a post sex pheromone hangover and ends with a battle based on the early Zulu Wars (late 1870s). Oh yeah, how can you resist?
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So there you have it.
There will be an interview drop mid next week with a dear dear friend but other than that I will catch you all in March. Pippity pip.
{What is Gail’s Book Group reading for February? Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear}
GAIL’S DAILY DOSE
Your Moment of Parasol . . .
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Your Infusion of Cute . . .
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Your Tisane of Smart . . .
These Experts Have Finally Ended The Debate On How To Make The Perfect Cup Of Tea
Your Writerly Tinctures . . .
Do you know which authors preferred tea?
PROJECT ROUND UP
- Manners & Mutiny ~ The Finishing School Book the Last. Releases November 2015. Not yet available for pre-order. Awaiting proofs.
- Prudence ~ Custard Protocol Book the First. Release date March 17, 2015. Available for pre-order!
- Imprudence ~ Custard Protocol Book the Second. Working rough draft.
The Books!
Book News:
V’s reads says of Waistcoats & Weaponry, “This series is a hoot, for real. I love the wit, and the banter. It’s truly fun, and the new advent of more teen-speak is welcome.” Spoiler alert!!! ~ She gives away a good bit of the book.
Quote of the Day:
“Censorship is telling a man he can’t have a steak just because a baby can’t chew it”
~ Mark Twain
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