It’s not even officially summer yet and I already know what one of myfavorite summer read is…Sleepaway Girls! by Julie Kraut, author of Slept AwayReady for a break from her status as perma-thirdwheel to her best friend andboyfriend, Samantha Montgomery packs up and heads out to Whispering Pinesfor a summer away as a counselor-in-training. This […]
Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph Review-Lauren Summary: High school senior Teresa Adams is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out — doing mock broadcasts for Miami’s hottest FM radio […]
Interview with Melissa Walker, author of Lovestruck Summer (Out TODAY) Interview by: Violet from the Violet series, also by Melissa (with a little help from Lauren) http://www.melissacwalker.com/ 1. Well, I guess my story has ended for the time being, but I want to know…who was easier to write, me or Quinn? Oh, Violet, you were […]
Faryl Smith’s Debut Album “Faryl” Review Out: Tomorrow! Review by: Lauren Though I’m a fan of music, I must admit that I’d never really listened to classical music. My main idea of this genre probably comes from church songs I heard growing up. However, I must say that Faryl has an extraordinary voice and I […]
Flip Video CameraMy mom and dad messed around with this and they are definite fans. I asked my mom to let me know exactly what she has to say about the camera and I listed her opinions and some facts about the camera as well. http://www.theflip.com/ *It’s small, travels well with you…can put it in […]
Oh, Hush’s debut album “The Yellow Album” http://www.myspace.com/ohhushmusic Tracklist: 1) Everybody’s Lookin’ For Love 2) Going Down In style 3) Slow Motion (Don’t Stop!) 4) Shh…I’ve Got A Secret 5) A Chance In Heaven 6) Less Than Three 7) Baby.Baby.Baby 8) I’m In Love With You (And You) 9) My Neighbor Thinks I’m Famous 10) […]
In My Mailbox: Book I Bought Once again, I’m focusing on a book that I actually bought instead of things that I recieved from contests or reviews. I did receive a few other things, but I figure you’ll hear about them soon enough and I want to spread the word about some other items, and […]
The Never Enders by Michael Sonbert Review: Lauren http://www.michaelsonbert.com/ Read the interview if you haven’t yet: http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2009/03/interview-with-michael-sonbert-never.html Where do you go when you feel like life isn’t worth living anymore and all you want to do is slowly destroy yourself? New York City, of course, which is exactly where our narrator Perry Patton takes us. […]
Playsational is giving away the Jonas Brothers 3-d DVD:http://playsational.com/enter-to-win-jonas-brothers-3d-concert-experience-deluxe-3-disc-combo-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-3802 Cindy Pon giveaway for the release of Silver Phoenix http://cindypon.com/2009/silver-phoenix-set-free/ Prizes-Original framed brushpainting with a signed copy of her novel OR a 100 dollar gift card to a bookstore and a signed copy her novel. Book Trailer for Silver Phoenix: J.Kaye’s Blog is giving away an […]
In honor of Lucienne Diver’s novel Vamped (which sounds fun, and I really want to get my own copy sometime soon) we are holding a month-long vampire-loving contest! http://www.luciennediver.com/ Rules: Below, you will find a vampire quiz. Fill out as much as you can and email me here: shootingstarsmag AT aol DOT com. The winner […]