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Hey Peeps!!I have got some reading pleasure for you on this Sunday. I have a guest post from Jason McIntyre, author of many books and novellas. I heard about Jason through a good friend of mine, Natalie, over at Purple Jelly Bean Chair Reviews (http://www.booksfromthepurplejellybeanchair.blogspot.com/). She has read a few of Jason’s books and she really enjoyed them all. So when she contacted me and asked me to help this author out, of course I said yes! I’ll admit, I have not yet read Bled (his newest novella) but it isn’t because I don’t want to. I’ve just been crazy busy (more to come onRead More →

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In: Secret Circle, Vampire Diaries Countdown
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Hey Peeps!I have got something good tonight for ya. Okay, so its Wednesday night, your tired, you wish it was Friday, yeah yeah yeah, I hear ya. But before you take yourself off and collapse into bed and start snoring peel those eye lids back (hold em open if you have to) and check out this GUEST post. My girl, Anaavu, over at book-spark has written a review for The Secret Circle. That’s right, its the books that the new TV show is based on and premiering Thursday night right after Vampire Diaries. She is doing some awesome posts, in addition to this one, about VD and SC.Read More →

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Hey peeps! As you know we are getting closer to the VD premiere on CW. In fact, its tomorrow!!! So for those of you who don’t watch it but might want to check it out I have a run down of the most important characters and their roles on the show. For those of you who already watch the show enjoy the pics of the hot cast. Seriously, it must be a prerequisite that the peeps on this show be insanely good looking. First up we have Damon (did you really think i would put anyone else first?) Damon- He is brother to Stefan andRead More →

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Hey Peeps! You have heard me say it a million times. Just in case you weren’t around for one of those million times I will say it again:      I am a HUGE fan of the Vampire Diaries on CW.I have been watching the show since it’s arrival two seasons ago and I love it more and more with every episode. I have to give props to the writers of that show because they know their bidness. lol.And of course, there’s my favorite vampire EVER. You know who I’m going to say don’t ya??Uh-huh, its Damon.       He has got to be one of the hottest menRead More →

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Hey Peeps!!! In addition to my new look here at The Unlocked Diary I have something else that is fabulous! An Interview with Ottilie Weber! Ottilie is the author of a sweet, easy read titled Family Ties and she is also a college student. But she isn’t majoring in writing… nope. Uh- Uh. What is she majoring in? Read the interview. You won’t be sorry! So let’s get on with the interview! And directly after I will be posting my review of her fab book! So check it out! Here she is: I know, I know. She is just gorgeous and my new blog now palesRead More →

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Hey Peeps! I have a great treat in store for this Friday! A good friend and awesome author has just released her latest book!!! And I have everything you need to know to get it. I even have an excerpt for you to check out, a real teaser that is sure to make you want to read this book!! So let’s get on with the Friday goods!! Allow me to introduce you to Rachel Firasek, author of fabulous and published by Entangled Press! CURSE OF THE PHOENIX – Book One Title: The Last RisingAuthor: Rachel FirasekGenre: Paranormal RomanceLength: NovellaRelease Date: September 2011ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-28-2Mobi ISBN: 978-1-937044-29-9 http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-last-rising/ Book Description: After paying twoRead More →

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Wooo Hoooo!!! Its that time again! That’s right the pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks has arrived!!! I am so excited and inspired! I had my first most delicious one of the season today and my whole body is just too happy!!! Ahhhhh.So I thought I would dedicate this post to the Pumpkin Spice latte! If you haven’t had one I ask you:                                   WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? In fact, I was so excited I took a picture. Here it is: Nothing better than  PSL and a trip to Barnes and Noble and the YA section! I had the latte, my husband had the Frap. They are bothRead More →

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In: Sneak Peek, Storm Born Issue #3
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Title: Storm Born Issue #3 Author: Richelle Mead Publisher: Sea Lion Books Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Adult Format: Paperback The cloud of unanswered questions grows bigger in Issue #3 of the Storm Born Series. Eugenie Markham AKA Odile marches her fine redheaded self right into the otherworld, a dangerous place where peeps are up to no good and horny as hell. Something I have yet to discern. What is it that makes these people so ready for the tango? I mean sure, they’re men, but still. And why is it that they all seem to want Eugenie? I think I may have discovered the secret orRead More →

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In: 100 followers, Fun stuff, Giveaways and Contests
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Hey Peeps!!! I started this blog back in late June and here we are already in September!!! As you may or may not know The Unlocked Diary is almost to its 100th follower!!! Only 11 more followers are needed to get there. Because of this I am going to announce a giveaway! When this blog reaches its 100th follower I will be giving away a 15$ Barnes and Nobles gift card! How awesome is that? You can get books galore there, they even have other goodies like stationary, calendars and games! I have even seen some great little handbags and NOOK covers. There is evenRead More →

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In: Graphic novels, Pariah Issues 2 and 3, Sneak Peak
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Hey Peeps!!I have got a Monday buster for you!! Sea Lion Books sent me Pariah Issue #1 and #2 for review and I have the inside scoop on all things graphic novel! This series is fabulous and even if you haven’t read a graphic novel before, you should definitely give them a try. They are fast, easy reads but they are fun!!! And as an extra special monday treat I have the first 6 pages of both issues for you to preview! How awesome is that? I want to give a big shout out to Sea Lion Books for such an awesome chance! Now withoutRead More →