Random Magic Tour: Full Schedule

Random Magic TourOct. 17 - Nov. 25, 2009
Author site: Sasha SorenTour organization: Lyrika PublicisContact the tour: @RandomMagicTourFull tour summary (via The Bookette)

#1
2/Oct. 17
Michelle
Michelle’s Book Blog
http://michellesramblins.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
review
author interview
Michelle's alter ego: Nevermore

#2
3/Oct. 18
Aimee
My Fluttering Heart
http://myflutteringheart.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/aimeefluttering
tour bio
tour announcement
review
other book mentions: fill in the gaps 100 project
other book mentions: Good Reads

#3
4/Oct. 20
Allison
Well-Read Reviews
http://www.wellreadreviews.com
tw: http://twitter.com/wellreadreviews
tour bio
tour announcementreview
author interview
other book mentions: friday firsts meme
other book mentions: sunday salon meme
other book mentions: J.Kaye commentsother book mentions: Good Reads
other book mentions: Sunday Catch Up
other book mentions: book winner (signed copy of RM)

#4
5/Oct. 22
Casey
A Passion For Books
http://casey62588.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/casey625
tour announcement book trailer

#5
6/Oct. 24
Kim
And Anything Bookish
http://andanythingbookish.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/sunxxmoon
tour announcementreview
reader notes: book themes

#6
6b/Oct. 25Kate
The Neverending Shelf
http://neverendingshelf.blogspot.com/2009/09/random-magic-tour.htmlInitial blogger contacted, posted notice asking who'd like to participate.
Alt: The Other Shelf
tw: http://twitter.com/neshelf
review
reader notes: the garden of the muses
#7
7a/Oct. 27
Becky
The Bookette
http://thebookette.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/the_bookette
tour bio
tour announcement
review
author interview
reader notes: the colors of random magic: gold
other mentions: full tour summary
Becky's alter ego: Nevermore

#87b/Oct.27
Meri Greenleaf
Elbit Blog
http://merigreenleaf.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/MeriGreenleaf
bio
reviewreader notes: celestial roll call: writers featured in random magic
Meri's alter ego: One of the Nine Muses

#98/Oct. 28
Brande
Book Junkie
http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/bookjunkie74
tour bio
review
author interview
Brande's alter ego: Winnie Flapjack

#10
9/Oct. 29
Jenny
Take Me Away
http://takemeaway-jennala9.blogspot.com
tw: https://twitter.com/JennyTakeMeAway
(Related: Doing Alice in Wonderland challenge, Sept.1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010)tour bio
tour announcement
review
reader notes: the colors of random magic: black
Jenny's alter ego: One of the Nine Muses

#11
10/Oct. 30
Elnice
Ellz Readz
http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/EllzReadz
tour bio
tour announcement
review
author interview
book trailer
personality quiz: which rm character are you?
reader notes: inside random magic: 'the garden'
other book mentions: getting ready for random magic
other book mentions: in my mailbox (imm)
Elie's alter ego: Winnie Flapjack

#12
11/Oct. 31 (Halloween)
Mariah
A Reader’s Adventure
http://mariah-readingadventure.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio (to be added)mariah's tour stop index (all related posts)
book trailer
reader notes: the colors of random magic: blue
quiz: which random magic character are you?
Mariah's alter ego: Nevermore

#13
12/Nov. 2
Cat
Beyond Books
http://beyondbooks.ca
tw: http://twitter.com/beyondelsewhere
tour bio
review

#14
13/Nov. 3
Jill
The O.W.L. Blog
http://owlforya.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
tour announcement
review
book trailer
reader notes: book themes

#15
14/Nov. 4
Juju
Park Ave. Princess 
http://parkavenueprincess.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
review
quiz: which random magic character are you?
polls: book-jumping - pick your fave literary road trip
book trailer
feature: midnight tea party

#16
14b/Nov.9
Charity Lynn
Keep On Booking
http://keeponbooking.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/CharityGamble
tour bio
tour announcement
review (vlog)
author interview

#17
15/Nov. 10
Alaine
Queen of Happy Endings
http://alainereading.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/madscrapper
tour bio
tour announcement
#18
16/Nov. 11
Tina
Tina’s Book Reviews
http://willowdustreviews.blogspot.com
(alt: http://blogwithbitereviews.blogspot.com)
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour biotour announcement
review
guest spot/author essay: 'how i became a writer'
other mentions: 'upcoming' blurb

#19
17/Nov. 12
McKenzie
The Book Owl
http://thebookowl.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
tour announcement
reader notes: the symbolism of butterflies in random magic
McKenzie's alter ego: Nevermore

#20
18/Nov. 13
Willow Raven
Red House Books
http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour post

#21
19/Nov. 15
Emily
What Book Is That?
http://whatbookisthat.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/heynocupcake
tour bio
tour announcement
reviewlink to review
author interview

#22
19b/Nov. 15
Alistair
Cerebrate's Contemplations
http://weblog.siliconcerebrate.com/cerebratetw: http://twitter.com/cerebrate
tour bio
review
link to author interview

#2320/Nov. 17
Jenn
Fallling Off The Shelf
http://fallingofftheshelf.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
tour announcement
review
other book mentions: weekly recap

21/Nov. 18
Nicole
Books!
http://my-book-views.blogspot.com
tw: (not on Twitter)
tour bio
author interview

#25
22/Nov. 20
Bianca
Wicked Good Books
http://wickedgoodbooks.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/Bianca1946 tour bio
tour announcement
author interview ('the lady of shalott,' beethoven's 'ode to joy')
Bianca's alter ego: Nevermore

#26
23/Nov. 21
Michelle
The True Book Addict
http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/truebookaddict
tour bio
tour announcement
review
book trailer
reader notes: trivia

#27
24/Nov. 23
Andrea
The Little Bookworm
http://thelilbookworm.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/lilbookwormtour bio
tour announcement
review
book trailer
quiz: which 'random magic' character are you?
other mentions: teaser tuesdays
Andrea's alter ego: Nevermore

#28
24b/Nov. 24
Elizabeth (Miss Eliza)
Strange & Random Happenstance
http://strange-and-random-happenstance.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/mzlizard
tour bio
tour announcement
reader notes: trivia
reader notes: 'the colors of random magic': red
other mentions: win a signed copy of 'random magic'
other mentions: full tour summary

#29
25/Nov. 25
Eleni
La Femme Readers
http://lafemmereaders.blogspot.com
tw: http://twitter.com/lafemmereaders
tour bio
tour announcement
vlogs (books)
review
author interview
reader notes: trivia
reader notes: book themes
reader notes: the nine muses
quiz: 'which one of the nine muses are you?'
musical slideshow: the nine muses
other book mentions: Good Readsother book mentions: vlog shout-out

Meet The Coven: Andrea - The Little Bookworm

Andrea, founder of The Little Bookworm

Why I blog about books: I'm a librarian, so I read a lot of books. Or maybe I read a lot of books so I became a librarian, and discovered there's less time for reading than I thought -- something like that. But one day I figured a blog would be a cool way to start to review and keep track of the books I'm reading. I just sort of fell into the world of the book bloggers and I've met so many nice people and I'm having a good time with it. More about Andrea: Favorite classic: Pride and Prejudice Favorite comfort food: French fries -- salty, crispy french fries Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Jane Austen Favorite season: Spring, because it's warming up but it's not too hot, yet. Favorite color: Purple, because it's pretty and soft. Coffee or tea: Definitely coffee Visit Andrea at The Little Bookworm Browse more bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Allison - Well-Read Reviews

Allison, founder of Well-Read Reviews

Why I blog about books: When I started in August (2009), I simply wanted to document what I was reading (even if only for myself). I was pleasantly surprised, when discussing books with a friend, that she also had a blog in which she talked about books. She then introduced me to the whole book blogging world that I had no idea existed. More about Allison: Favorite classic: I really don't have a favorite classic. Sometimes I think they are a bit overrated. Favorite comfort food: Anything peanut butter! Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: I would have to say Emily Brontë! Favorite season: Florida doesn't have the regular seasons. We have wet and dry -- and I have to say, I prefer the dry. That is usually when it's cooler out. ;) But in all seriousness, I do enjoy the falltime because of the beautiful leaves (colors which can only be seen as you travel north). Favorite color: Aqua. Even the name is beautiful. Don't you think so? Visit Allison at Well-Read Reviews Browse more bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Charity Lynn - Keep On Booking

Charity Lynn, founder of Keep On Booking

Why I blog about books: Ever since I was little, I've always loved to read. I started reading when I was about two years old, sitting on my dad's lap pointing out words in his newspaper and telling him what they were. From then on it just snowballed, so when I chose to create a new blog, books just seemed like the obvious choice. I spend a lot of time reading and I figured someone might like my opinions on the books. I spend a lot of time blogging, reading, and sleeping. I also do a lot of graphics-making and web designing on the computer as well, and have two fur-kids; a solid black cat named Spooky and a black and white Shih Tzu named Panda. :) More about Charity Lynn: Favorite classic: Probably selected works by Charles Dickens...he's the only classics author I can think of that I've read anything by. Favorite comfort food: Ramen noodles, of all things -- beef flavor, preferably. ;) Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Sadly, I've never read anything by either of them. Favorite season: Winter, because I was born during winter and because, although I dislike snow, I can warm up more easily than I can cool down. LOL. Favorite color: Purple, and honestly, I don't really know why. But I try to get everything I can in purple. Sunrise or sunset?: Sunset Coffee or tea: Tea What's the one book you read over and over and over again as a kid/teenager?: My Nancy Drew collection. Not just one of them, all of them. Out of all the books you've all read, which one sticks out in your mind the most and why?: A book I read a while ago -- a romance novel my mom gave me that I can't remember the name of; all I remember was the storyline of a "brother and sister" who weren't brother and sister at all, who fell in love years after they'd met. What is/are your favorite genre(s)?: YA, horror, romance, thriller Do you have a favorite young adult (YA) series?: Right now my favorite YA series would have to be the Vampire Academy series. If you could only read one book for an entire month, which book would it be?: Right now, probably Karin Slaughter's Beyond Reach, since I've been wanting to read it for over a year! Where do you like to read?: I like to read anywhere I can get comfortable! Bed, couch, doctor's waiting room, it's all good! (Nicole's question - to be added) (Allison's question - to be added) (Aimee's question - Which is the most dangerous - a vampire, a unicorn or a lion, and why?) Do you have any favorite television shows?: House MD, CSI (any), NCIS, WWE and TNA wrestling shows, NASCAR races, Warehouse 13, Eureka, and there are more but I can't think of them right now. Which is the most dangerous -- a vampire, a unicorn or a lion, and why?: I would have to say the lion. After all, after the vampire gets you, you'll probably still be alive because he'll think you're gorgeous enough to spend the rest of his life with, and unicorns are gentle creatures that wouldn't hurt anyone. What would your dream job be?: Owning my own bookstore. :) I used to work in a bookstore (small indie store) and I'd love to own one myself. What's your favorite quote for today?: To be perfectly honest, I'm not a big quote person. I've just never gotten into them. LOL. Visit Charity Lynn at Keep On Booking Browse more bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Nicole - Books!

Nicole, founder of Books!

Shown above: Shelves of books. Image provided by Nicole (via Wikipedia)

Why I blog about books: It started off as listing the books I'd read and wanted to read on LibraryThing and GoodReads, because I always forget what I'm intending to request from the library. It slowly evolved to the point where I now post reviews of most of the books I read on my blog. More about Nicole: Favorite season: Summer! Not only does it include my birthday, it's the only time of year I find the temperature consistently comfortable. (For whatever reason, I'm always freezing even when others think it's warm.) Favorite color: Can't pick just one, but I love really dark blues, greens, and reds as well as black. This may stem from living in stark white apartments for the last ten or so years. Visit Nicole at: Books! Browse bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Tina - Tina's Book Reviews

Tina, founder of Tina's Book Reviews

Shown above: Willow tree. Provided by Tina (via Wikipedia)

Why I blog about books: I started blogging about books to help me with my writing skills. I'm an avid reader, as are most bloggers, and I love talking about a book after I read it -- what better way to do that than on my blog!

My blog name (Tina's Book Reviews) is simple; it's just me, writing reviews. My URL is willowdust, because willow trees are my favorite -- I love the way they bend in the wind -- and dust, because I love magic and faeries and the world of make believe. More about Tina: Favorite classic: Jane Eyre

Favorite comfort food: Brownies...yummy.

Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Brontë, she had much more of an edge to her writing!

Favorite season: Fall, because of the cool air and changing colors.

Favorite color: Plum purple, it reminds me of fall and royalty.

Visit Tina at: Tina's Book Reviews and Blogs With Bite

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Full Tour Schedule (Finalizing)

Update: Final tour schedule here

Here's the almost-final schedule, please just check your tour stop date -- is everyone okay with their date?

(There's some flex room with the dates, just in case, but otherwise this would be the finalized schedule! All right!)

1/Oct. 15 Kate The Neverending Shelf http://neverendingshelf.blogspot.com/2009/09/random-magic-tour.html tw: http://twitter.com/neshelf alt: The Other Shelf (Tour site) http://othershelftours.blogspot.com 2/Oct. 17 Michelle Michelle’s Book Blog http://michellesramblins.blogspot.com/ tw: 3/Oct. 18 Aimee My Fluttering Heart http://myflutteringheart.blogspot.com/ tw: http://twitter.com/aimeefluttering 4/Oct. 20 Allison Well Read Reviews http://www.wellreadreviews.com tw: http://twitter.com/wellreadreviews 5/Oct. 22 Casey A Passion For Books http://casey62588.blogspot.com/ tw: http://twitter.com/casey625 6/ Oct. 24 Kim And Anything Bookish http://andanythingbookish.blogspot.com/ tw: http://twitter.com/sunxxmoon 7/Oct. 26 Trisha Lynn Trisha’s Book Blog http://trishasbookshelf.blogspot.com tw: http://twitter.com/trishalynn0708 8/Oct. 28 Brande Book Junkie http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com tw: 9/Oct. 29 Jenny Take Me Away http://takemeaway-jennala9.blogspot.com/ tw: https://twitter.com/JennyTakeMeAway (Also doing Alice in Wonderland challenge) 10/Oct. 30 Elnice Ellz Readz http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/ tw: 11/Oct. 31 (Halloween) Mariah A Reader’s Adventure http://mariah-readingadventure.blogspot.com/ tw: 12/Nov. 2 Cat Beyond Books http://beyondbooks.ca/ tw: http://twitter.com/beyondelsewhere (Canadian blog) 13/Nov. 3 Jill The O.W.L. Blog http://owlforya.blogspot.com/ tw: 14/Nov. 4 Juju Tales of Whimsy http://talesofwhimsy.blogspot.com/ tw: 15/Nov. 10 Alaine Queen of Happy Endings http://alainereading.blogspot.com/ tw: http://twitter.com/madscrapper 16/Nov. 11 Tina Tina’s Book Reviews http://willowdustreviews.blogspot.com/ (alt: http://blogwithbitereviews.blogspot.com/) tw: 17/Nov. 12 McKenzie The Book Owl http://thebookowl.blogspot.com/ tw: 18/Nov. 13 Willow Raven Red House Books http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com/ tw: 19/Nov. 15 Emily What Book Is That? http://whatbookisthat.blogspot.com/ tw: http://twitter.com/heynocupcake 20/Nov. 17 Jenn Fallling Off The Shelf http://fallingofftheshelf.blogspot.com/ tw: 21/Nov. 18 Nicole Books! http://my-book-views.blogspot.com/ tw: 22/Nov. 20 Bianca Wicked Good Reads http://wickedgoodbooks.blogspot.com tw:

23/Nov. 21 Michelle The True Book Addict http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/ tw: 24/Nov. 23 Andrea The Little Bookworm http://thelilbookworm.blogspot.com tw: http://twitter.com/lilbookworm

25/Nov. 25 Eleni La Femme Readers http://lafemmereaders.blogspot.com tw: http://twitter.com/lafemmereaders

Meet The Coven: Michelle - Michelle's Book Blog

Michelle, founder of Michelle's Book Blog

Why I blog about books: I have loved books for as long as I can remember.

My mother and grandfather, father and grandmother all read and I remember seeing them read - so it was natural to pick up a book. :)

I love the look, feel and even the smell of books.

I enjoy finding new authors and exploring new genres and sharing my finds with other book lovers. Book blogs are a book junkie's best friend. :)

Shown above: Meanwhile, back in Michelle's library...

Image provided by Michelle.

More about Michelle: Favorite classic: I am not a fan of the classics. I've often wondered just who gets to choose what is and is not a classic - I have several suggestions, but so far, no one has asked my opinion. LOL :)

Favorite comfort food: Anything cooked by my mother or grandmother. :) Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Neither Favorite season: Autumn - the crisp, cool air, the turning leaves and homemade soup. Favorite color: Purple - it is mysterious.

Visit Michelle at Michelle's Book Blog Browse more bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Juju - Tales of Whimsy...

Juju, founder of Tales of Whimsy...

More about Juju: Favorite comfort food: Bacon and platanos maduros (i.e. fried plantains)

Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Brontë, because I recently read and fell in love with the deliciously complex Wuthering Heights.

Favorite season: Fall. Even though I don't get to enjoy true fall in Florida, I love the changing of the season. The whisper of change the cooler breezes seems to bring. Not to mention the glory that is falling leaves.

Favorite color: Black. I have a love affair with black. Other colors have come and gone from my life, but black is my one true color love.

Favorite classic: Wuthering Heights, for being this amazing novel that shows us how people hurt one another.

Sunrise or sunset?: Sunrise. My husband and I recently drove to the coast and watched the sunrise over the ocean.

There is nothing like it in the entire world. I love watching the light slowly spill over the dark.

Shown above: Sunrise, image provided by Juju

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Meet The Coven: Elie - Ellz Readz

Elie, founder of Ellz Readz

Why I blog about books: You know that feeling when you're reading a really good book, that sort of rush? When you can't stop reading, even though it's two in the morning and you know you should just stop, but you can't... I LOVE that feeling, it's addictive and contagious. Blogging lets me share that with others. More about Elie: Favorite classic: Huckleberry Finn Favorite comfort food: Pizza Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Emily Brontë Favorite season: Ahhh, fall. Cooler temperatures, crunchy leaves and cozy sweaters. Favorite color: Purple - it's calming, mysterious and is associated with spirituality. Sunrise or sunset?: Sunset (not a morning person) Visit Elie at: Ellz Readz Browse more bios View tour stops

Meet The Coven: Eleni - La Femme Readers

Eleni, founder of La Femme Readers

Why I blog about books: I blog about books because it's super fun! I love reading, so why not share it with fellow book lovers? I love to hear everyone's thoughts and how everybody can have a different perspective on a book. More about Eleni: Favorite classic: My favorite classic book would have to be Wuthering Heights Favorite comfort food: Steak and fries. Jeez, I know, out of all foods, I pick fatty crap. Hehe. Jane Austen or Emily Brontë?: Hm, Jane Austen! Favorite season: I like spring. I hate the heat and the cold, so it's a great balance. Also, I like to see the pretty flowers and trees start to blossom. Favorite color: Hot pink, because it's so purty! It just pops and it just makes me feel good when I wear it ;] Sunrise or sunset?: Hmm, sunset. I hate it when I'm sleeping and the damn sun blinds me :)

Coffee or tea: Blah, can I say none? I hate coffee and tea sucks, too. I don't even drink it when I'm sick :/

What's the one book you read over and over and over again as a kid/teenager?: I really loved reading R.L. Stine books over and over as a teen. I rarely read books over, since I have so many to go through first, but I might go back and read Twilight just to see if it affects me the same way.

Out of all the books you've all read, which one sticks out in your mind the most and why?: At this moment, the Hate List by Jennifer Brown. It was very powerful and it touched me emotionally.

What are your favorite genres?: I love young adult (YA), especially urban fantasy and supernatural :)

Do you have a favorite young adult (YA) series?: Yeah, the Twilight series, and Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

If you could only read one book for an entire month which book would it be?: Hmm, this one is a toughie! I'd have to say Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, I love me some romance, especially when it's forbidden.

Where do you like to read?: Everywhere! My bed, train, work (hehe), and even the bathroom...I know -- too much information, lol.

Do you have any favorite television shows?: Oh, jeez, too many to name, but just a few -- So You Think You Can Dance, Desperate Housewives, Glee, True Blood, Fringe, etc.

What’s your favorite quote for today?: "I'm not lying!" - Don't ask, long story, lol.

What would your dream job be?: To be an English teacher, which hopefully will happen soon or a sexy pop star singer, lol, watch out, Britney Spears.

Visit Eleni at: La Femme Readers Browse more bios View tour stops