And the winner of the 1st four books in the Hex Series by Linda Wisdom is Bookie. Congratulations! Look for an email from The Qwillery.
I've compiled a list of all the recommended books and series that include a witch as a main character plus added a few more. This is certainly not an exhaustive list.
Single Author Series:
Madelyn Alt:
The Trouble With Magic (The Bewitching Mysteries, Book 1)
A Charmed Death (The Bewitching Mysteries, Book 2)
Hex Marks The Spot (The Bewitching Mysteries, Book 3)
No Rest For The Wiccan (The Bewitching Mysteries, Book 4)
Kelley Armstrong:
Dime Store Magic (The Women of the Otherworld)
Industrial Magic (The Women of the Otherworld)
Anya Bast:
Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1)
Witch Blood (Elemental Witches, Book 2)
Witch Heart (Elemental Witches, Book 3)
Witch Fury (Elemental Witches, Book 4)
Hot For The Holiday – “Sweet Enchantment” (antho)
Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magic 1)
Cruel Enchantment (Dark Magic 2) (September 7, 2010)
Juliet Blackwell:
Secondhand Spirits (Witchcraft Mystery Series, Book 1)
A Cast-Off Coven (Witchcraft Mystery Series, Book 2)
Annette Blair:
Sex and the Psychic Witch (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 1)
Gone with the Witch (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 2)
Never Been Witched (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 3)
The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 1)
My Favorite Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 2)
The Scot, The Witch & the Wardrobe (Accidental Witch Trilogy, Book 3)
Shirley Damsgaard:
Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 1)
Charmed to Death (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 2)
The Trouble With Witches (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 3)
Witch Hunt (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 4)
The Witch Is Dead (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 5)
The Witch’s Grave (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 6)
The Seventh Witch (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries, Book 7)
Christine Feehan:
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, Book 1)
The Twilight Before Christmas (Drake Sisters, Book 2)
Oceans of Fire (Drake Sisters, Book 3)
Dangerous Tides (Drake Sisters, Book 4)
Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, Book 5)
Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, Book 6)
Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, Book 7)
Diana Pharaoh Francis:
Bitter Night (The Horngate Witches Series, Book 1)
Kimberly Frost:
Would Be Witch (Southern Witch Series, Book 1)
Barely Bewitched (Southern Witch Series, Book 2)
Yasmine Galenorn:
Witchling (The Otherworld Series, Book 1)
Changeling (The Otherworld Series, Book 2)
Darkling (The Otherworld Series, , Book 3)
Dragon Wytch (The Otherworld Series, Book 4)
Night Huntress (The Otherworld Series, Book 5)
Demon Mistress (The Otherworld Series, Book 6)
Never After - "The Shadow of Mist" (anthology)
Bone Magic (The Otherworld Series, Book 7)
Inked - "Etched in Silver" (Anthology)
Harvest Hunting (The Otherworld Series, Book 8)
Tate Hallaway
Tall, Dark & Dead (Garnet Lacey, Book 1)
Dead Sexy (Garnet Lacey, Book 2)
Many Blood Returns - "Fire and Ice and Linguine For Two" (antho.)
Romancing The Dead (Garnet Lacey, Book 3)
Dead If I Do (Garnet Lacey, Book 4)
Honeymoon of the Dead (Garnet Lacey, Book 5) (May 4, 2010)
Kim Harrison:
Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, Book 1)
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows, Book 2)
Every Which Way But Dead (The Hollows, Book 3)
A Fistful of Charms (The Hollows, Book 4)
For a Few Demons More (The Hollows, Book 5)
The Outlaw Demon Wails (The Hollows, Book 6)
White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)
Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan, Book 8)
Candace Havens:
Charmed & Dangerous (Bronwyn the Witch, Book 1)
Charmed & Ready (Bronwyn the Witch, Book 2)
Charmed & Deadly (Bronwyn the Witch, Book 3)
Rachel Hawkins (YA):
Hex Hall (Hex Hall, Book 1)
Linda Winstead Jones:
The Sun Witch (Fyne Witches Series, Book 1)
The Moon Witch (Fyne Witches Series, Book 2)
The Star Witch (Fyne Witches Series, Book 3)
Mindy Klasky:
Girl’s Guide to Witchcraft (The Jane Madison Series, Book 1)
Sorcery And the Single Girl (The Jane Madison Series, Book 2)
Magic and the Modern Girl (The Jane Madison Series, Book 3)
Jeff Mariotte (YA):
Witch Season: Summer
Witch Season: Fall
Witch Season: Winter
Witch Season: Spring
Cheyenne McCray:
Forbidden Magic (Magic Series, Book 1)
Seduced by Magic (Magic Series, Book 2)
Wicked Magic (Magic Series, Book 3)
Shadow Magic (Magic Series, Book 4)
Dark Magic (Magic Series, Book 5)
Terry Pratchett:
Wyrd Sisters (Discworld Series, Witches mini-series)
Witches Abroad (Discworld Series, Witches mini-series)
Equal Rites (Discworld Series, Witches mini-series)
Maskerade (Discworld Series, Witches mini-series)
Carpe Jugulum (Discworld Series, Witches mini-series)
Anne Rice:
The Witching Hour (The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, Book 1)
Lasher (The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, Book 2)
Taltos (The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, Book 3)
Merrick (Vampire/Mayfair Crossover, Book 1)
Blackwood Farm (Vampire/Mayfair Crossover, Book 2)
Blood Canticle (Vampire/Mayfair Crossover, Book 3)
Tabitha Shay:
Witch’s Brew (Witches of Salem Series, Book 1)
Witch’s Heart (Witches of Salem Series, Book 2)
Witch’s Moon (Witches of Salem Series, Book 3)
Witch’s Magic (Witches of Salem Series, Book 4)
Witch’s Fire (Witches of Salem Series, Book 5)
Maggie Shayne:
Eternity (Immortal Witches, Book 1)
Infinity (Immortal Witches, Book 2)
Destiny (Immortal Witches, Book 3)
Immortality (Immortal Witches, Book 4
L. J. Smith:
The Secret Circle, Volume I: The Initiation
The Secret Circle, Volume II: The Captive
The Secret Circle, Volume III: The Power
Vicki Lewis Thompson:
Over Hexed (The Hex Series, Book 1)
Wild & Hexy (The Hex Series, Book 2)
Casual Hex (The Hex Series, Book 3)
Blonde With A Wand (Babes on Brooms, Book 1)
Chick With A Charm (Babes on Brooms, Book 2)
Cate Tiernan (YA):
Book of Shadows (Sweep, No. 1)
The Coven (Sweep, No. 2)
Blood Witch (Sweep, No. 3)
Dark Magick (Sweep, No. 4)
Awakening (Sweep, No. 5)
Spellbound (Sweep, No. 6)
The Calling (Sweep, No. 7)
Changeling (Sweep, No. 8)
Strife (Sweep, No. 9)
Seeker (Sweep, No. 10)
Origins (Sweep, No. 11)
Eclipse (Sweep, No. 12)
Reckoning (Sweep, No. 13)
Full Circle (Sweep, No. 14)
Night’s Child (Sweep, No. 15)
Lacey Weatherford (YA):
The Trouble With Spells (Of Witches and Warlocks Series, Book 1)
The Demon Kiss (Of Witches and Warlocks Series, Book 2)
Linda Wisdom
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (Hex Series, Book 1)
Hex Appeal (Hex Series, Book 2)
Wicked by Any Other Name (Hex Series, Book 3)
Hex in High Heels (Hex Series, Book 4)
Multiple Author Series:
The Immortals Series
The Calling by Jennifer Ashley (Book 1)
The Darkening by Robin T. Popp (Book 2)
The Awakening by Joy Nash (Book 3)
The Gathering by Jennifer Ashley (Book 4)
The Redeeming by Jennifer Ashley (Book 5)
The Crossing by Joy Nash (Book 6)
The Haunting by Robin T. Popp (Book 7)
The Reckoning by Jennifer Ashley (Book 8)
Individual Books:
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Conjure Wife by Fritz Lieber
The Witch And The Vampire Books 1-4 by Fawn Lowery
includes
The Witch And The Vampire (Book 1)
Jarharis (Book 2)
Duella (Book 3)
Chandl (Book 4)
If there are any errors in or additions to the list, please let me know in the comments.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Must Have Witches and a Giveaway
UPDATE: Hex in High Heels has won an RT Reviewers' Choice Best Book Award for Small Press Contemporary/Paranormal/Futuristic. Congratulations to Linda Wisdom!
I've been reading literature about vampires for a long time starting with Bram Stoker's Dracula when I was a tween. Back when I started reading about vampires they were evil, bloodsucking monsters. Over the years the vampire has evolved into romantic hero. I'll take my vampires however they are written. If it has a vampire in it, I'll read it. I may not like it much, but I will eventaully read it. Over the last several years I've branched out into reading anything with a paranormal element, but I've recently realized that I have not read many novels or series that have a witch as a main character.
My neglect has not been complete because I have read the following series, both of which I really enjoyed:
1) Tate Hallaway's Garnet Lacey series; and
2) Linda Wisdom's Hex Series.
Pretty pathetic! I am sure that I have several witch-based series in my 600+ book TBR. Nonetheless I am asking you for help: leave a comment recommending a series or novel that has a witch as a main character!
One commenter will win the first four books in Linda Wisdom's Hex series.
We’ll put all the names in the DubbleBubble receptacle and pull out a name. If you tweet the contest, we’ll put your name in for the tweet as well. You can tweet as much as you like, but it only counts once. If you also mention the contest on Facebook, we’ll add your name again. You can mention it on Facebook a zillion times, but you only get one extra entry. You can also mention the contest on your blog to get another entry. So you can get your name placed in the receptacle a maximum of 4 times (comment, tweet, FB mention, blog mention). Provide us a link in the comments so we know that you tweeted or Facebooked or blogged.
The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm Eastern Time on Monday, April 26, 2010.
I've been reading literature about vampires for a long time starting with Bram Stoker's Dracula when I was a tween. Back when I started reading about vampires they were evil, bloodsucking monsters. Over the years the vampire has evolved into romantic hero. I'll take my vampires however they are written. If it has a vampire in it, I'll read it. I may not like it much, but I will eventaully read it. Over the last several years I've branched out into reading anything with a paranormal element, but I've recently realized that I have not read many novels or series that have a witch as a main character.
My neglect has not been complete because I have read the following series, both of which I really enjoyed:
1) Tate Hallaway's Garnet Lacey series; and
2) Linda Wisdom's Hex Series.
Pretty pathetic! I am sure that I have several witch-based series in my 600+ book TBR. Nonetheless I am asking you for help: leave a comment recommending a series or novel that has a witch as a main character!
One commenter will win the first four books in Linda Wisdom's Hex series.
(March 2008)
(October 2008)
(March 2009)
(October 2009)
The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm Eastern Time on Monday, April 26, 2010.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Rob Thurman Giveaway - Redux
Back on March 9, The Qwillery announced the winner of the 1st 4 Cal Leandros books by Rob Thurman: lightk.
We have yet to hear from the winner so if we don't hear from lightk by noon ET on April 30, 2010, we will pick a new winner.
We have yet to hear from the winner so if we don't hear from lightk by noon ET on April 30, 2010, we will pick a new winner.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Changeless and Octo bling - a name has been pulled from the receptacle!
First of all, I'd like to thank all of you who left comments, tweeted, FB'ed and mentioned this contest on your blog. You are all awsome!
Second, the winner is Jena526! Congratulations. Please contact me at The Qwillery @ gmail.com (no spaces) so that I can send your goodies off to you.
Please contact me within 2 weeks of today or I'll have to pick a new winner.
Second, the winner is Jena526! Congratulations. Please contact me at The Qwillery @ gmail.com (no spaces) so that I can send your goodies off to you.
Please contact me within 2 weeks of today or I'll have to pick a new winner.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
It's Daff-y at The Qwillery
Spring is one of my favorite times of year. I love to see everything in my gardens come to life. Daffodils and Narcissus are my favorite spring bulbs. Over the last couple of days my Daffodils decided to show off their finery. I'd like to share them with you.
Qwill's Qwestion: What's your favorite Spring flower?
Qwill's Qwestion: What's your favorite Spring flower?
Friday, April 02, 2010
Gail Carriger's Changeless and a Contest
I'm a huge fan of Gail Carriger's debut novel Soulless, the first novel of The Parasol Protectorate series. I wrote a very mini review of Soulless in November:
On March 30th, the second novel in the series was released. It's titled Changeless. I've just started reading Changeless and will post my thoughts about it here when I've finished.
To celebrate the release of Changeless, I'm going to give away a copy of the book along with this stunning necklace by Synde Korman of Cemetery Cat Designs.
If you've read the first book, Soulless, you'll know why I chose an octopus. If you haven't read the first book, you should. Really.
Here's what you do: leave a comment telling us what you are reading and what you think of it. We’ll put all the names in the DubbleBubble receptacle and pull out a name. If you tweet the contest, we’ll put your name in for the tweet as well. You can tweet as much as you like, but it only counts once. If you also mention the contest on Facebook, we’ll add your name again. You can mention it on Facebook a zillion times, but you only get one extra entry. You can also mention the contest on your blog to get another entry. So you can get your name placed in the receptacle a maximum of 4 times (comment, tweet, FB mention, blog mention). Provide us a link in the comments so we know that you tweeted or Facebooked or blogged.
The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm Eastern Time on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Soulless is the 1st book in the Parasol Protectorate series. Soulless is a steampunky comedy of manners with werewolves and vampires and more set in Victorian London. Oh my. The leading lady, Alexia Tarabotti, does not give in to the confines of Victorian England, which leads to some humouros and dangerous situations. Miss Tarabotti a preternatural - no soul. Her preternatural ability negates those of the supernatural. Let's just say that there is something mysterious afoot. Steep a cup of your favorite tea, get comfy, and enjoy a great read.
On March 30th, the second novel in the series was released. It's titled Changeless. I've just started reading Changeless and will post my thoughts about it here when I've finished.
I haven't included the blurb from the back of Changeless because it does give away some of Soulless.
To celebrate the release of Changeless, I'm going to give away a copy of the book along with this stunning necklace by Synde Korman of Cemetery Cat Designs.
A large sterling silver over brass octopus is framed by beautiful sea blue crackle agates and sterling silver beads from Bali. Sterling silver chain and an antique hook clasp are the finishing touches. 18". Octopus is about 2.5"x 2.00
(Description and photo courtesy of Cemetery Cat Designs)
If you've read the first book, Soulless, you'll know why I chose an octopus. If you haven't read the first book, you should. Really.
Here's what you do: leave a comment telling us what you are reading and what you think of it. We’ll put all the names in the DubbleBubble receptacle and pull out a name. If you tweet the contest, we’ll put your name in for the tweet as well. You can tweet as much as you like, but it only counts once. If you also mention the contest on Facebook, we’ll add your name again. You can mention it on Facebook a zillion times, but you only get one extra entry. You can also mention the contest on your blog to get another entry. So you can get your name placed in the receptacle a maximum of 4 times (comment, tweet, FB mention, blog mention). Provide us a link in the comments so we know that you tweeted or Facebooked or blogged.
The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm Eastern Time on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Mario Acevedo - Winners
The winner of the caption contest was chosen by Mario Acevedo! And the winner of the caption contest is potatoe911! Here is the photo with potatoe911's caption:
Potatoe911 will receive all 5 Felix Gomez novels. The first 4 are MMPB and Werewolf Smackdown is a Trade paperback. In addition the Potatoe911 will receive a large Red Devil Duckie and Silver Bullet Mints.
The winner of The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, a little Red Devil Duckie, and Silver Bullet Mints is Lisa R.
Please contact The Qwillery at TheQwillery at gmail.com with your snail mail addresses so that your goodies can be sent to you!!
Congratulations!
The Wolfman's kisses were wet and hot -- too hot for Clara Belle to handle. Her body trembled with illicit pleasure as she gave in to her darkest desires and allowed her hirsute lover to have his way with her.
Potatoe911 will receive all 5 Felix Gomez novels. The first 4 are MMPB and Werewolf Smackdown is a Trade paperback. In addition the Potatoe911 will receive a large Red Devil Duckie and Silver Bullet Mints.
The winner of The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, a little Red Devil Duckie, and Silver Bullet Mints is Lisa R.
Please contact The Qwillery at TheQwillery at gmail.com with your snail mail addresses so that your goodies can be sent to you!!
Congratulations!