Blogcritic’s Bill Sherman Reviews Fairyproof

January 28, 2013 by

A big thank you to Bill Sherman — my former Blogcritic.org colleague for the the thoughtful review of Fairyproof.

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A contemporary fantasy romance, Constance Phillips’ Fairyproof (Crescent Moon Press) centers on Monique, a fairy princess who has fled her world to escape a forced marriage to a slimy piece of work named Eero. Pursued by her Protector brother Keiran, who is beholden to the duplicitous Eero, she winds up in Elgin, Illinois, where she meets handsome, if somewhat OCD-hampered, financial planner Daniel Elliot. Expecting to be able to use her fairy charm to immediately win him over, our heroine is startled to discover that Daniel appears to be resistant to her magic.

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At Blogcritics: Review: Koko Dozo: Feel The Zuzz

March 30, 2010 by

Putting Koko Dozo or their recent five track EP, Feel the Zuzz, on a particular genre shelf with a clean, neat label is a difficult task.

That pounding, repetitive rhythm could convince you to slide them into the dance category, but what about those eighties pop hooks and keyboard riffs? And let’s not forget the obvious disco sparkle and the inexplicable urge to pull on some polyester while listening.

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Published at Blogcritics: Sony Reader Adventure: Tall, Dark, and Fangsome by Michelle Rowan

December 21, 2009 by

The holidays have a way of spinning away from us at an amazing pace and finding time to read can be difficult at best, but if you’re able to steal even a few moments, a good book can be as relaxing as a mini-vacation…

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Published at BC: From Us To You: Two Songs From Andrew Belle

May 2, 2009 by

The Blogcritics redesign and relaunch celebration continues! Today we have an exclusive treat for our music lovers: two tracks from Andrew Belle’s EP, All Those Pretty Lights.

Only 24, Belle has a long, bright future ahead of him. Though his is best known in his native Chicago where he’s been tearing up the stage at such local haunts as Rockit Bar, you’re probably more familiar with Andrew Belle than you thought… (Continue reading)

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Blogcritics New Design — A Jane’s Addiction Giveaway

May 2, 2009 by

Yes, I’ve been a virtual stranger here at my own blog this week, but with good reason. The brand-spanking new and sparkly Blogcritics.org launched at Midnight Monday night. In the days leading up and following my role as music editor has been a bit harrowing. For the most part, my time has been filled with writing several articles worth of exclusive content for the site. In this and the next few very short posts, I’ll let you know what’s going on.

Please head on over and check them out.

Win A Cabinet Of Curiosities Box Set From Jane’s Addiction

Blogcritics is excited to be giving one lucky reader the A Cabinet Of Curiosities box set from Jane’s Addiction but you don’t have to wait until you have this package in your hot little hands to get a taste of this incredible collection… (Continue reading)

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Published at BC: Jason Castro Fans Invited to Webcast; Follow on Twitter

April 23, 2009 by

Fans of Jason Castro, the third runner up in the 2008 season of American Idol now have two new ways get their fix and pass the time until his debut album is released…

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