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The Eyes Have You Giveaway

19 Jul, 2010 by in nightshade, raised by wolves, wolf 18 comments

Today’s ETSY shop giveaway reminded me of so many books recently released: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater, Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce, 13 to Life by Shannon Delany, Raised By Wolves by Jenlynn Barnes and Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. “The Eyes Have You” fine art photograph is brought to you by Sara Ronayne, Photogirlie.
Special education teacher by day, artist by night. Teach students with Autism. Photography is a passion, and have been making photos for over 10 years. Jewelry making is another passion and a great way to promote Autism Awareness. Newly married and relocated from Old Town Alexandria to the Metro West area of Boston, MA.

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The Grey Wolf. In this shot, he is stares you down. Blatantly. Not threatening. Just obvious, to let you know the HE knows you are there. That you are merely a visitor in his turf.

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Contest ends August 19, 2010 and is international

Happy Release Day Raised By Wolves

08 Jun, 2010 by in raised by wolves Leave a comment

Happy Release day to Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Raised By Wolves! To celebrate we have two wolfy giveaways already under way on the right sidebar and an ARC tour which started last week.

Read a teaser from the book here: http://fireandicereads.com/2010/05/teaser-tuesday-raised-by-wolves.html and our review here: http://fireandicereads.com/2010/05/book-review-raised-by-wolves.html

Eamil us if you are interested in joining the ARC tour. And check out all of our wolfy items in the Etsy shops!!

Book Review- Raised by Wolves

27 May, 2010 by in raised by wolves 4 comments

published June 8th 2010 by EgmontUSA (first published 2010)
details Hardcover, 432 pages
characters Bryn, Chase
isbn 1606840592 (isbn13: 9781606840597)
4 stars

Synopsis From Goodreads…Adopted by the Alpha of a werewolf pack after a rogue wolf brutally killed her parents right before her eyes, fifteen-year-old Bryn knows only pack life, and the rigid social hierarchy that controls it. That doesn’t mean that she’s averse to breaking a rule or two.

But when her curiosity gets the better of her and she discovers Chase, a new teen locked in a cage in her guardian’s basement, and witnesses him turn into a wolf before her eyes, the horrific memories of her parents’ murders return. Bryn becomes obsessed with getting her questions answered, and Chase is the only one who can provide the information she needs.

But in her drive to find the truth, will Bryn push too far beyond the constraints of the pack, forcing her to leave behind her friends, her family, and the identity that she’s shaped

I just finished this book last night after three days of straight reading. It’s a long and in-depth look at one humans’ experience being raised as an orphaned teenager by an alpha and his pack of wolves. Bryn is a scrappy headstrong girl who is looking for answers after her parents were killed by “the big bad wolf” of her nightmares. Along comes Chase, a boy who shares her past and some secrets of his own. What is the pull that draws them together and why does he feel so familiar? She will risk her life and lifelong loyalties to find out. As the story unravels it is evident both Chase and Bryn, the whole pack as well as countless others are in danger. Can they stop the attacks before it is too late?
Raised by Wolves is a breath of fresh air to YA fiction and is psychologically interesting. I appreciate that it’s free from swearing and adult situations. I personally wanted to know more about Chase and “get inside” his head to hear his thoughts of Bryn. I kept waiting for the full story behind his past and more interaction between the two main protagonists. Pack supervision and alpha power keep them removed from each other for most of the book. The villain is truly creepy and Jennifer Lynn Barnes makes him the most real character of all. He truly made my skin crawl in the last chapters.

Come out come out wherever you are and pick up “Raised By Wolves” for a thrilling and suspenseful paranormal read. Four stars…
Email us if you are interersted in joining the ARC tour which kicks off today!

Wolf Card Pack Giveaway

27 May, 2010 by in etsy, odessa kelley, raised by wolves 7 comments

Our Etsy shop giveaway goes hand in hand with the book “Raised by Wolves” and was donated by OdessaKelley. Here’s her bio…”I have had a lifelong fascination with wildlife and art. As a child I spent many hours at the local library immersed in books about the Master Painters of the Renaissance. When I wasn’t at the library, I was outdoors playing with insects and wildlife, building cities for my Matchbox cars and riding my bike. (Yes, I was a tomboy . . . and still am!)

In my formative years I studied art under a private tutor who taught me the drawing basics. During my twenties I began to experiment with acrylic and oil mediums. However, I clung to my pencils and charcoal until I sold my first painting. That gave me the confidence to branch out and try other mediums like watercolor, gauche and pastel. In the end I settled on acrylic and oil, although I love pastel!

As an adult, I traveled the U.S. to experience the variety of cultures and landscapes that make up our beautiful country. While living in Arizona, I was introduced to the art of the Southwest. I fell in love with the vivid colors and realistic style the artists use to tell the story of the American Southwest. The Southwestern style has been a major influence on my work.

I am an avid gardener and with the help of my husband have created a haven for wildlife in our yard near the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida. My concern for wildlife habitat loss and the devastating effects of urban sprawl has led me to study, paint and deeply appreciate the indigenous wildlife of North America.

I also donate to local wildlife and animal charities on a regular basis. If you purchase a painting let me know if you have a favorite wildlife or animal charity and I will donate 10% of the purchase to that charity. My husband and I serve as a foster family for unwanted pets from time to time. We share out home with 2 cats and one sweet puppy!


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Chama in Springtime Note Cards

These note cards make great gifts or use them to send messages to your friends and loved ones. They are also the perfect size (5”x7”) to frame! They fit neatly in any standard 5”x7” picture frame.

Odessa Kelley created these Fine Art Note Cards from one of her original acrylic painting. The inside of the card is blank. On the back of the card is a short paragraph about the artist, Odessa Kelley, her web address and the title and copyright information of the image. This box of 8 note cards is packaged in a clear box with an informational sticker on the outside back.


To Enter To Win: leave your name and email address below
+1 for visiting her shop and hearting it
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+1 for visiting her website at http://www.odessakelley/ and commenting below
+5 for blogging this giveaway
+3 for adding our button or giveaway to your sidebar
+1 for telling us about your favorite wolfy book
Total your entries and leave them below
Contest ends June 27th and is open internationally

Teaser Tuesday- Raised By Wolves

25 May, 2010 by in raised by wolves, Teaser Tuesday Leave a comment

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly book meme
hosted by Miz B. of Should Be Reading.

This is how it works:
Grab a book that you are currently reading
Turn to any page and grab two teaser sentences from that page
Make sure it’s not a spoiler in case anyone wants to read the book
Include the author and name of the book

“He paused and the silence tickled my mind,

the chill in my spine climbing its way to the hairs on the back of my neck.
Before I loved cars, Yeats, having a bedroom that locked from the inside, and you.”
p.149 Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Contact us via email at fireandice.heather@gmail.com if you are interested in reading and reviewing this book as a part of our ARC tour.