My nightstand abounds with new books!

Lucifer Rising and Vampyre Darcy's Desire

First, yesterday, I received two books for review over at Read All Over: 1) Vampyre Darcy’s Desire by Regina Jeffers from Ulysses Press and 2) Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield from the author herself, which she was so nice as to autograph for me. Thanks so much Barbara! I can’t wait to dive into your book.

Everyone may roll their eyes at the first book,  but I had to request it. It’s two of my favourite things rolled into one: Jane Austen and vampires. The temptation was too much lol. I myself am even guilty of writing a short story about a vampire during the Regency/Georgian era ;) ‘Tis only natural that I would read someone’s story of the same. Purists would probably gank me though.

Holiday Swap Goodies!

Second, today while eating lunch, I had a parcel arrive. It was addressed from “Book Bloggers Holiday Swap”.

I tried hard to contain the little kid within and to do the proper adult thing of finishing my lunch before ripping into it, but boy was it hard lol. Once my plate was clean, I tore into it! I just have to say, that I had THE BEST Secret Santa ever! *huggles this magnanimous and anonymous person from Houston, Texas*

So what did I get? An adorable ceramic mug with a darling snowman on it (complete with two packets of cocoa, YUM!), a deliciously scented candle (kitchen spice, mmmm), a wonderful card, and two heavenly books: Irish Cooking by Clare Connery and The Wild Sight by Loucinda McGary. I am SO ecstatic right now! Already thinking of things I can make from this cookbook for Christmas :)

I’m a little late on sending mine, sadly. So much has been going on, which I cannot talk about on a public forum such as this. But as soon as I’m done posting this, it’s off to the post office I go. I’m sending priority so the gifts will get there in a timely manner.

Ah, all this brings such smiles to my face and brightens my dim mood more than you guys know!

Thank you Secret Santa, whomever you are, and thank you Holiday Swap!!