West of Mars\' Rocks \'n Reads

It’s always nice to revisit old friends and Jennifer Estep’s e-story, A Karma Girl Christmas, is no exception.
Part of Estep’s Bigtime series, this short takes place after the final book in the trilogy, Jinx, and features all our favorite characters — and some new ubervillains.
Befitting a story, the conflict is simple: Karma Girl is sent to guard Bigtime’s version of Toys for Tots. It’s the night before the big party for the kids in need, and no one’s taking any chances. Sure enough, mayhem breaks out on Karma Girl’s watch and the rest of the Fearless Five need to come to her rescue.
There could be more at stake, but it comes up strong in the area of fun and feel-good. Newcomers might be a bit lost, but for us former residents of Bigtime, for 99c, it’s a steal.

(The link is to Smashwords, where I’m an affiliate. Use it! I need those few pennies it’ll send my way.)

When Susan first spoke to me about this blog, I had been seriously contemplating reopening the old Tribe waterhole at the Creative Goddesses blog. I miss so many people sooooo much and while I’m still in touch with a lot of y’all under my penname – it isn’t quite the same. Plus i think my ME-self is a bit jealous of my alter-ego Lakota-self, who has her own fan base and is growing in popularity. Gawd, she’s SUCH a diva bitch, I swear. Next thing you know, she’ll be thinking she runs the show. Anyyyyhooooo – I decided I needed a place for Rhi-me (also known as ME-me) to hang out again, talk about books and reconnect with everyone. So… taaaa-daaaaaaa!

Jaz Parks Kicks ASS
I was telling Jennifer Rardin that I threw a tantrum in Borders last week when I found out that they weren’t carrying her new release “Bite Marks.” I’d gobbled up Jennifer’s entire series over the summer and was waiting with baited breath for the next book. (Hence the semi-dead zombie look.) Jaz Parks is one of the most intriguing characters I’ve read in along time. And I have loads of favorite characters. But I really relate to her. She is goofy, hears voices in her head, totally kicks butt, is independent, loyal, caring, and funny as hell. (A place she has visited and narrowly escaped from.)

Fortunately for Borders, the general manager was on the scene and came to the rescue of the frightened staff. She not only special ordered the book for me, but had it in my hands within 48 hours. Trust me, a redheaded tantrum is a terrible sight to behold in a book store.

So now, I am happily tripping through a new adventure with Jaz and her vampire boss/boyfriend Vayl. If you haven’t had a taste of this series yet, but love paranormal urban fantasy – you gotta check it out. http://www.jenniferrardin.com/?page_id=15
I promise Jaz will have you in stitches.