MKR is still here… but MK is taking a break.
MamaJo’s Goals and Progress for Bout of Books 7.0
My Goals and Progress for Bout of Books 7.0 (my first reading challenge)
Time Devoted to Reading
My Goals
- I would like to catch up on review books
- Participate in the twitter chats
- Visit “new to me” blogs
Books to Read
Tricked by Kevin Hearne- Flirting Under a Full Moon by Ashlyn Chase
Girl Three by Tracy March- The Better to See You by Kate SeRine
Outcast Prince by Shona Husk- Hearts of Shadow by Kira Brady
Trapped by Kevin Hearne- It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis (reread)
- Too Hot to Handle by Victoria Dahl (reread)
- Hunter by Jax (reread)
Second Chance at Love (Weekend Getaways) by Paige PrinceTwo Ravens and One Crow by Kevin Hearne
Progress
Monday:
I did participate in the Twitter Chat (from work – Bad MamaJo) and had a blast!
I finished Tricked (I plan to do a series review, so I only took notes and highlights)
I added a book to my TBR, probably not the best decision, but I couldn’t resist!
I strengthened my resolve to finish the books on this list before reading more Druid goodness (Iron Druid Chronicles), it was tough for me, but I will persevere!!!
Tuesday:
I finished Girl Three!
I remembered to add #boutofbooks to my book related tweets.
I visited 4 book blogs I had never been to before!
I am making my reading time goals with an average of 7 hours a day, which has been tough because I have had to go to work early without the benefit of getting out of there early.
Wednesday:
I finished Second Chance at Love and Two Ravens and One Crow
I did have to change my reading goals, due a commitment that came up for June. I removed Outcast Prince and substituted Two Ravens and One Crow.
I participated in the twitter chat – That is one FAST moving hour!!!
I only visited two new blogs, and have yet to comment, but I am going to – I swear!!!
Thursday:
I finished Trapped
I visited 3 more blogs and even commented!!
WTH Sundays
Here I am again with another crazy book cover. Keep in mind, this has nothing to do with the author(s), publisher, or artist – just something that made me look twice (or even three times). I guess I have a fixation with hands in pants because this week’s WTH is brought to you by: Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising by Alan Martin and Rufus Dayglo.
A brand new graphic novel from the exciting new Tank Girl creative team: Alan Martin and Rufus Dayglo!
A holiday. A hold-up. A murder. A car chase. A very large vodka. A fistfight. An earthquake. A mutant surfer. A lorry heist. A tiny moped. The return of a much loved secondary character – and a gang of killer kangaroos after Tan Girl’s scalp.
Don’t miss Tank Girl’s latest twisted action adventure!
- Hardcover: 104 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books; First Edition edition (January 3, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0857687425
- ISBN-13: 978-0857687425
I personally enjoy graphic novels, but this cover is just um…uh…okay????
It seems as though she has some kind of mammal in her kangaroo (?) suit while someone else grabs her from behind to shield her ta-tas while she has some other creature eating her kangaroo hat (or is it the same one?) and yet one more creature popping up behind her. Is she checking on the animal in her pants or has the man behind her enticed her to self gratification? I will leave you to decide while I go and read something completely different. (Although I am tempted to read all four of these just to see if the cover will make sense to me.)
Happy birthday to meeeee! Win money and a book!
Today is my 30th birthday. Some people might see that as the beginning of my downward descent on “the hill” of life, but with how old people are living these days, I think I’ve barely begun. Sure, my joints ache and I’m tired a lot, but I still don’t feel old. I hang out with my 21 year old friends just as easily as I do my 40+ year old friends.
They say that age is all in how you feel. Well, I’m 30 and I feel pretty good. I’m married to a wonderful man, I have the most beautiful and sweet little girl on the planet, I have a home that I love a car that runs, and the bills get paid every month. Yes, I hate school but I’m almost done. Once I graduate and get pass the registry, I’ll be able to work with patients and do something I really love to do. How many people can say that? Did I also mention that my debut novella is being released today?? HOW COOL IS THAT??
I’m blessed. And today is my birthday.
I’m currently in New Orleans partying it up with my husband and in-laws (it’s way more fun than it sounds, I promise you — they party harder than I ever did!) but in my absence, I wanted to leave you with a chance to win a pressie on my birthday. I’m offering up a $10 gift certificate to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes as well as the chance to win a copy of my debut novella (as Paige Prince) Second Chance at Love. Enter using the Rafflecopter below!
Bout of Books 7.0 MamaJo’s First Official Challenge
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team.
I am participating in my first ever reading challenge this next week. Keep checking back May 13th through May 19th to track my progress and cheer me on as I may need the encouragement more than you think!
MK’s 30th birthday bash: Win a book thanks to The Book Vixen!

Today’s birthday bash surprise is sponsored by the fabulous Brianna from The Book Vixen (who rocks my socks completely off). The present offered today? A Kindle book of your choosing (up to $10 limit)! Want to win? Enter the Rafflecopter below. There are a TON of chances to get your name in the pot to win this awesome prize.




















I live in Columbus, Ga with my fiancée and our dog, Libby. I spend most of my time reading and writing. I write from a very personal place and find that creating a story based off of things I have been through is very cleansing. I am extremely close to my family so I tend to use little quirks that I love from my family members to create characters that are realistic. 








