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Shannon Delany BIR2010 Giveaway #4

07 Dec, 2010 by in book giveaway, secrets and shadows, shannon delany 13 comments

**Shannon Delany’s 13 to Life was chosen as one of our BIR2010 books.However, 13 to Life is NOT the book that we will be giving away. This giveaway is for a LIMITED EDITION signed chapter book of the SECOND book in this series, Secrets and Shadows, which is due out February 15, 2011. **

13 to Life
By Shannon Delany
Published by St. Martin’s Griffin
Website: http://www.shannondelany.com/

Book Summary: (from Goodreads)
Everything about Jessie Gillmansen’s life changed when her mother died. Now even her hometown of Junction is changing. Mysterious dark things are happening. All Jessie wants is to avoid more change. But showing a hot new guy around Junction High, she’s about to discover a whole new type of change. Pietr Rusakova is more than good looks and a fascinating accent—he’s a guy with a dangerous secret. And his very existence is sure to bring big trouble to Jessie’s small town. It seems change is the one thing Jessie can’t avoid…

Secrets and Shadows
By Shannon Delany
Published by St. Martin’s Griffin
Release Date: February 15, 2011

Book Summary: (from author’s website)
The supernatural stakes are higher than ever now that more than just werewolves prowl the town of Junction–friendships will be formed, choices will be made and allies may become enemies… Nothing’s simple when you run with werewolves. Jess Gillmansen thinks she’s seen it all but her eyes are about to be opened to even more danger and a reality far more paranormal than she’s suspected.

Shannon Delany is a one of a kind author and is super nice…she even tweets you back. I loved 13 to Life! See my review here . Plus, visit our 13 to Life collection at LittleRedReads with book related jewelry made in collaboration with Shannon. Or take a peek at our 13 To Life inspired photography in our wolf shop on Etsy. Shannon is giving away a signed chapter book of Secrets and Shadows (prologue plus 1st chapter) to one of our blog followers. Shipping is U.S. and Canada. Fill out this form to enter

Matryoshka Doll Giveaway

03 Jul, 2010 by in etsy, matryoska doll, mi castia house, shannon delany 59 comments

Once you read “13 To Life” By Shannon Delany you’ll see how central the matyroshka doll is in the plot. We found a little plushie one and in connection with Etsy shop Micasita House she can be all yours!
A bit about my shop… Micasita house™ is Rosy Palma, a design artist who have a great inspiration to create one-of-a-kind, uniquely handproduced items,with great care and special details.

Carminitas™ (matryoshka’s russian dolls)are an original design, uniquely handcraft with lots of love and attention to detail.

A customer’s feedback:
” My lovely doll arrived safe and well. Thank you so much for the thought and care you put in to the parcel, and all the lovely extra presents in there. Everything had so much thought put into it, it made it really special. The doll is beautiful and I wish you every sucess with your craft and your Etsy shop. x “

To know more about me and my creations,
please visit my website at www.micasitahouse.com or simply send me an email if you are interested to adopt any of my handmade dolls,if you have any questions or just want to say hello, I would love to hear from you.

Enjoy your visit!! ^__^


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Book Review- 13 To Life by Shannon Delany

02 Jul, 2010 by in paranormal YA fiction, shannon delany, St martins griffin Leave a comment


published June 22nd 2010 by St. Martin’s Griffin
details Paperback, 320 pages
isbn 0312609140
4.5 stars

Something strange is stalking the small town of Junction…

When junior Jess Gillmansen gets called out of class by Guidance, she can only presume it’s for one of two reasons. Either they’ve finally figured out who wrote the scathing anti-jock editorial in the school newspaper or they’re hosting yet another intervention for her about her mom. Although far from expecting it, she’s relieved to discover Guidance just wants her to show a new student around—but he comes with issues of his own including a police escort.

The newest member of Junction High, Pietr Rusakova has secrets to hide–secrets that will bring big trouble to the small town of Junction—secrets including dramatic changes he’s undergoing that will surely end his life early


Warning: Minor spoilers.
There are so many things that intrigued me about this book. It is deep. In fact, when I get a little time I’m going to have to go back and re-read it a second time. At the end of it all I was thinking…”Wait, What?!” Russian mafia, Wanda, CIA, more wolves? So many unanswered questions and references are alluded to but not resolved, it will keep you guessing.
From the second we are introduced to Pietr and his blue eyes I was in love. I really would have swooned to see him speaking more Russian. You know, complete sentences more than “Da” and “Nyet”. Something about a mystery man who can speak another language is a pull. I love that he is strong, straight forward and yet guarded with his past. My favorite scenes were the kisses he stole from Jess. I mean, WOW!
Jess…come on! Please stop letting him date Sarah. What is wrong with this picture? I know she suffered head trauma and all but… The evil twin she used to be is bubbling beneath her surface ready to surface any second now. I can see it coming. And meanwhile, in her innocent state, I think better to have her know the truth than get strung along and lied to. Okay, I have ranted.
What do I love about her? I think Shannon Delany has written a lot of her own strengths and personality into the heroine. She is great with horses, isn’t afraid to muck, can shoot a gun, packs a punch, tries to redeem a lost soul and has some guts. Jess and her friends are intellectuals. There are lots literary references in this book. So many I lost track: Pride and Prejudice, War and Peace, Homer’s Odyssey, romeo and Juliet, and the Merchant of Venice. Plus the book is poring in Russian folklore, history and heritage.
Overall I really enjoyed 13 to Life. The setting has a small town feel butted up against commercialism and shallow societal snobbery. There is a definite dislike of cheerleaders. My other favorite characters in the book were Amy and Max.
I predict: Derek is a werewolf. He can smell and taste Pietr’s kisses and I am thinking he has something to do with the break in at the school
  • Sarah loses it sometime soon and turns to the dark side.
  • There is more to Jessie than meets the eye. She is somehow tied to Pieter’s family and their past or parnormal.

Other books you may enjoy: Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble and Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda.

We shall see! I will definitely be reading the sequel.

Happy Book Birthday 13 to Life

22 Jun, 2010 by in etsy, shannon delany 2 comments

“A unique tale with a bright heroine and dark secrets.” – New York Times Bestselling YA author Maria V. Snyder

“You’ll devour 13 to Life in greedy, eager gulps. Pitch-perfect and deliciously paced, this book dishes up your next fiction addiction. Shannon is a rising star!” –Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of Grimspace and Doubleblind

“A fun, gothic romance of suspense, secrets and the dangerous truth behind the new kid in town.”
-Lucienne Diver, author of Vamped and Revamped
Jessie and Pietr’s bond is sweet and real, with more than a touch of delicious danger.” –Jeri Smith-Ready, Award-Winning author of Shade and Bad to the Bone

Everything about Jessie Gillmansen’s life changed when her mother died. Now even her hometown of Junction is changing. Mysterious dark things are happening. All Jessie wants is to avoid more change. But showing a hot new guy around Junction High, she’s about to discover a whole new type of change. Pietr Rusakova is more than good looks and a fascinating accent—he’s a guy with a dangerous secret. And his very existence is sure to bring big trouble to Jessie’s small town. It seems change is the one thing Jessie can’t avoid…

Be sure to check out our “13 to Life” inspired items on ETSY made in collaboration with author Shannon Delany. http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRedReads?section_id=7026193 50% of all sales go to Chile earthquake relief efforts! Happy Birthday!!

Chile Relief and Affiliated News

13 May, 2010 by in mundie moms, shannon delany Leave a comment

Thank you so much to our affiliates Mundie Moms for featuring Chile relief efforts on their Thoughtful Thursday post today. Read about them and see an inspiring video here: http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/2010/05/thoughtful-thursday-chile-relief.html


And, this week we opened up a “13 To Life” inspired collection on ETSY in collaboration with author Shannon Delany. 100% of all proceeds go families in Chile. See the new items here:http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRedReads and read about the inspiration fo rhte jewelry and all of Shannon’s Charity efforts here:http://13-to-life-a-werewolf-tale.blogspot.com/

Today is the last day to enter to win Hope Whispers and Shadow of the Sun giveaways on our right hand sidebar. Winners will be drawn at 7PM MST tonight. Go Go!