Author Archives: Kris

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Reads, rants, randoms & R+s. You've been warned. BTW, don't follow me if you're a GLBTQQphobic wanker. It won't end well. For you.

what kind of reader am i?

Besides still not quite believing that I read the entire 16 books in the tbr pile without caving, something that struck me during the experience was how much I like m/m romance. I know. An odd revelation considering, hey. (It’s … Continue reading

Posted in m/m, moody reading | 4 Comments

you know it’s hot when…

… you’re in the middle of a pedicure and the power board blows at your local shopping centre. Instant squeals of alarm and panic. Surprisingly the toes look fabulous even though the paint job was done by candlelight. Verrry atmospheric. … Continue reading

Posted in randomness | 5 Comments

my book challenge or how the hell fast do i really read

The Premise: In the spirit of her 2009 Readolution 2, Kris decided to finish the 16 books she had before buying any more new releases or opening the packages of eagerly awaiteds that had arrived in the mail. “Help us, … Continue reading

Posted in cookies, My 2009 Readolution 2, pretties, reading, tbr books | 9 Comments

more on our story…

Yesterday, this blog broke the news of Kris the Book Goddess’ collapse.Close sources reveal that it was not in fact sudden, but the result of a week long illness diagnosed as Biblio Ennui, more commonly known as ‘the reading challenge’.The … Continue reading

Posted in further randomness, me, tbr books | 4 Comments

in breaking news…

Late this afternoon, Kris the Book Goddess, known to many as Speedy Krizales, collapsed suddenly.This blog has not been able to confirm details of the mystery illness, although her partially invisible associates agree that recent incidents of stupidity and randomness … Continue reading

Posted in me, randomness, tbr books | 4 Comments

bits & bobs

Complete randomness from me today because my brain has turned to mush. Reasons: I only have two books to go in the ‘Bloody 16’ one of which is the hugmongous Brisinger; and, a THIRD book package arrived. The world is … Continue reading

Posted in carolyn jean, JenB, Jessewave, randomness, stuff-not mine, T A Chase, The Book Smugglers | Leave a comment

a wee bit disappointed

I’ve recently read two books by different authors where I’ve come away with the impression they’re getting tired of writing that particular series. I can understand how this may happen, especially when a series has developed into multiologies, but as … Continue reading

Posted in book series, Jenre, Kay Hooper, Laurell K Hamilton, reading, weird | 2 Comments

a story which only other bibliophiles will appreciate

It’s true I went a little crazy when all the ‘best ofs’ were being posted and ordered a LOT of books (this was done BEFORE my readolutions so I’m still on track!). Hey, I got $$ for Christmas so I … Continue reading

Posted in book series, C L Wilson, I suck | 7 Comments

it’s a small, small world

I’ve read a number of thought-provoking discussions this past week.The first was by Lisabea in which she talked about readers being positively and negatively influenced by the personalities of authors. The second was Jenre’s response to this post and some … Continue reading

Posted in dear author, Ellora's Cave, Jenre, Lisabea, wankfestery, weird | 8 Comments

maybe it’s me, but…

The project from hell is seriously kicking my butt this week, which has meant less time for me to write for the blog (although this hasn’t stopped me from posting comments elsewhere, has it? hee, hee). I am also focused … Continue reading

Posted in book covers, Ellora's Cave, maybe it's me but, pretties, tbr books | 11 Comments