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angry robot books, books, Madeline Ashby, nightstand, reading, review, vN
The biggest news this month, without a doubt, is the fact I finished a six painting commission!! WooHoo! I have had my focus hat on for the last month, determined I was going to finish the series of 5 x 7 inch watercolors before the end of July. I can’t express how relieved I am right now. YAY!! And guess what? I’m not taking any more commissions, unless the price is competitive. I have too many things I want to create. I’m diving back into digital art, painting and fractals, but I will have some watercolor projects on the side too. Later in the week there will be some other news pertaining to the pretty new image on the right (Other Worlds –>).
Despite painting, house-sitting, and entertaining my teenage daughter, I have been reading up a storm these last couple of months.
What I’m Reading Now:
Seven Wonders by Adam Christopher
Tony Prosdocimi lives in the bustling Metropolis of San Ventura — a city gripped in fear, a city under siege by the hooded supervillain, The Cowl.
When Tony develops super-powers and acts to take down The Cowl, however, he finds that the local superhero team Seven Wonders aren’t as grateful as he assumed they’d be…
Reviews on the Blog:
Carry the Flame by James Jaros
The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
Upcoming Reviews:
Reaper by K.D. Mcentire (Pyr)
Seven Wonders by Adam Christopher (Angry Robot Books)
Mockingbird by Chuck Wendig (Angry Robot Books)
Mini Review:
vN by Madeline Ashby
Angry Robot Books
Publication Date: July 31, 2012
I found vN via Angry Robot Books (I’m one of their robot army recruits). The description, title and cover pulled me in and I knew I had to read an eARC. But I’ll admit, when I began reading, I thought maybe I’d made a mistake. I was expecting something a little darker, a little more cyberpunk. vN isn’t like that, but it does have it’s share of dark scenes. The beginning seemed a little awkward, almost as if the author wasn’t sure which direction she wanted to take. I almost put the book down. I’m so relieved I didn’t. I kept reading and I fell in love with Amy (the main character) and her band of misfit androids. I laughed, I cried, I worried and by the end of the book I’d gone from thinking it was a 2 Star book to a 4 Star book. I can’t wait for the sequel. 😀
Amanda Makepeace's Imagination Run Amok 
Hi Amanda: I’m looking forward to seeing what your new fractals and other art looks like. And CoNgRaTs on finishing the commission! I do know what a relief that is. I just finished a long one myself, so I know the relieved feeling well 🙂 Enjoy it, it feels good IMHO.
It does feel good, Annie, to have accomplished something. 🙂
Yes, congratulations are in order! Can’t be said enough. To complete an art project is akin to creating a new world … and yes, it is time to charge what you are worth.
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations on finishing the commission! I know that has to be a huge relief!
Thank you! It is a HUGE relief. 🙂