Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Metamor City by Chris Lester
I really should have made this my first review. If you really want to ensure that you become addicted to podcasts, Metamor City is THE ULTIMATE in podcast novels. It is so much more than that. It is HUGE! To begin with, it has a few short stories that lead into the very large, and so far unending, main story. It has a cast of all star podcasters. It will trap you in the City of Metamor and hold you in its metaphysical grasp.
Metamor is a city of magic and technology intertwined into a mass of "Kick ASS" storytelling and acting. If you love fantasy and sci-fi this is the podcast for you. It takes everything magical and throws in some hi-tech to bring this world to life. During the break between updates of Metamor City they don't leave you having withdraws. Instead they give you a little fix with some short stories written by fans and cast members. These stories are just as great as the major storyline. I can't say enough about this podiobook/podcast. I could never do it real justice. You HAVE to listen to this. You just have to.
Along with Chris Lester (the author), you get Phillipa Ballentine (author of Chasing the Bard, Weather Child, and Digital Migic [sequel to Chasing the Bard] ) lending her voice to Eva Selind's character. Among the other big name voice talents are:
Leann Mabry voice of Morgan Drauling and guest narrator
Tee Morris voice of Evan Selindi and author of Morevi
J. C. Hutchins voice of William Westerson and author of 7th Son trilogy
Plus many, many more. Too many to list here so you can check out the website for the podcast and learn all about the cast. They are a diverse and interesting group. You can get the podcast from iTunes or go to Podiobooks.com. Both places off it for free. You don't have to have an mp3 player to listen. It will play on your PC.
Please check this excellent podcast out. I promise you will love it and I don't' make promises I can't keep.
( I can't seem to get the italics to go off lol)
'Till next time Listen 'till your ears bleed
~JadeDragoness
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Amnar: The Awakening by Isabel Joely Black
I was left absolutely breathless and speechless at this magnificently written piece of art. I truly do not know what to say or where to start telling you about this book. It is fast paced and full of heart pounding, nail biting, swallow you up imagination and action. It starts off hard to follow because of the author's accent, but it is well worth sticking it out and getting use to how she narrates. I highly recommend this book and its sequel, Amnar: The Inheritance. I cannot fully describe how amazing this book is. Read and follow along with the story of a young woman named Io in her journey of frightening and exciting life changing discoveries about herself, her people and where she truly belongs.
Get it here at Podiobooks.com, free as always.
~JadeDragoness
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Daughter of the Sun, by Lonnie Ezell and Blog update
This book grabs hold like a bear and keeps its grip until the end.
Elena is a beautiful woman with beautiful "red hair", a sign of "the Breath". She has hated that fact all of her life. She didn't know she had the Breath much less she never wanted it. She accidentally calls on this power to save daughter; in doing so she endangers both of them. In her hatred of her mother, Elena has rejected this power. Now, she must not only learn to use it, but must also face her hatred of her mother if she is to save not only her daughter but everyone in the lands from the Duke and Overloard. As a mother bear protects her cubs, so too does Elena fight to protect and save her daughter. This truly is a book of wonderful storytelling, power and love. ~JadeDragoness
Update:
I am waiting for this school term to end in 4 weeks before I treat everyone to The Dawning Power trilogy. These books were so good and I love them so much that I am going to take my time to give them an excelent review and have an audio Q & A recorded with Brian Rathbone, the author. We will be setting up an interview on Skype and I will record it and share what he says with you all. I am so excited about this project. Until then keep reading my reviews and keep listening to podiobooks until your ears bleed :P~JadeDragoness
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