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Tabitha’s 2024 Year in Books
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Tabitha McGowan
Goodreads Author
Born
in Stockton-on-Tees, The United Kingdom
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January 2013
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/tabithamcgowan
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The Tied Man (The Tied Man, #1)
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2013
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2 editions
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Unbound (The Tied Man, #2)
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2024
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2 editions
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Bollocks!
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2014
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2 editions
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Healing
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2014
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* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.
NEW BOOK IN DECEMBER!
It’s been five gruelling years since the brutal Federal Defence, referred to by its occupied citizens as ‘The Grey’, sent its feared Obsidian Battalion to wipe out most of the inhabitants of the village of Trecarn, and the tiny farming settlement is finally beginning to thrive for the first time in its unedifying history.
The rebuilding is led by Trecarn’s first-ever female Heradin, Savka Mec’hone Read more of this blog post »
The rebuilding is led by Trecarn’s first-ever female Heradin, Savka Mec’hone Read more of this blog post »
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Author here - thank you for this breathtaking review! It's a cold, damp day in the UK today, and coming across this has truly made my month. I got a c
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"Let's start with the easiest part to review: the writing was superb. British English with a ton of slang combined with a pharmacist's knowledge of prescription drugs gave me regular pause to parse out exactly what we're dealing with, but the writing "
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #2):
"This is exactly what I have come to expect from a TJ Klune book. The writing is perfection. I love how he describes people, places, situations and feelings. He is a master of words.
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Aww, thank you! I bloody love you, too - seriously, it was readers like you that kept me pushing through when it felt like I was never going to write
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| I so needed this book right now! There's so much dreadfulness in the world, and Klune's beautiful, heartfelt, funny story was a lovely antidote. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator (Daniel Henning) just added an entire extra dimension. I ha ...more | |
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Earlier than 2034, God willing! I'm just about to publish the first of a fantasy/ish sci-fi/ish (I've never been able to fit into a genre...) trilogy,
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“The momentary discomfort was nothing at all compared to the realisation that she was finding refuge in my flawed embrace.”
― The Tied Man
― The Tied Man
“I don't expect you to be like them. Don't want you to be. It's not them I want, it's you. From the moment we met, it's only been you.”
― The Tied Man
― The Tied Man
“What did you call me?"
"Ah. A chuisle. Gaelic. 'My darling'. I prefer the proper translation, mind you."
"Which is?"
He gave a bashful smile. "My pulse.”
― The Tied Man
"Ah. A chuisle. Gaelic. 'My darling'. I prefer the proper translation, mind you."
"Which is?"
He gave a bashful smile. "My pulse.”
― The Tied Man
Polls
I have a to-read list that has gotten out of control and far too many books that I need to read for review. So with that said, I really really need your help for next month's group read. I've listed a few that have been on my to-read for awhile now that I want to read soon.
So which of the follow books would you like as the group read book for March?
So which of the follow books would you like as the group read book for March?
by Joanna Wylde ~ Erotic Contemporary Romance, Bikers, M/F
by Samantha Towle ~ Contemporary Romance, Rock Star, M/F
by Tabitha McGowan ~ BDSM, Erotic, Dark
by Skye Jordan ~ Contemporary Romance, Humor, M/F
by Liz Crowe ~ Contemporary Romance, Menage, M/M, M/F/M, M/M/F
by Karina Halle ~ Paranormal Romance, Demons, Rock Star, M/F
by Lynda Aicher ~ Contemporary Romance, M/M, glbt
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“The voice in my head is is fond of upper-case. It's like having a sub-cranial golden retriever.”
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“To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupil's soul.”
― The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
― The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
“Let me show you what life is like lived in the moment. No past, no future, just the one perfect moment you're standing in and there's no guilt and there's no shame and there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of...”
― The Siren
― The Siren
“NO reader has ANY obligation to an author, whether it be to leave a review or to write a "constructive" one. I put out a product. You are consumers of that product. Since when does that mean you have to kiss my ass? Hey, I like Pop-Tarts and eat them a few times a year; since when does that mean I'm obligated to support Kellogg's in any way except legally purchasing the Pop-Tarts before I eat them? I wasn't aware that purchasing and consuming a product meant I was under some sort of fucking thrall in which I'm only allowed to either praise the Pop-Tart (which to be honest isn't hard, especially the S'mores flavor) or, if I am going to criticize a flavor, offer a specific and detailed analysis as to why, phrased in as inoffensive and gentle a manner as possible so as not to upset the gentle people at Kellogg's."
[Something in the Water? (blog post; January 9, 2012)]”
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[Something in the Water? (blog post; January 9, 2012)]”
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“For my part, I prefer my heart to be broken. It is so lovely, dawn-kaleidoscopic within the crack.”
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To all my readers and friends here on Goodreads: my lovely husband passed away yesterday. He was (and is) the love of my life for over twenty years, and I am bereft. He leaves an amazing daughter who made him proud every single day.I will not be writing for a while. I cannot give a date for the release of 'Unbound', but I will return to it, and it will get completed. I promise.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tabitha xx
I just want you to know that you made my day.I saw your request and I nearly fainted!!
Thanks so much for the friend vite and I just wanted to tell you, I don't normally like "Dark" reads but whenever I mention the ones I did LOVE, your book is always the first one I tell people about. I try to spread the love for "The Tied Man"!!
Waiting patiently for book two!!!
xoxoxo
https://www.facebook.com/TabithaMcGow...A teaser from 'Unbound' on my writer's page :)
Enjoy! (Well, 'enjoy' might not be the most accurate verb, but you get my drift...)
Wow, I just found my first neo-nazi on Goodreads! At least they were honest about it, by helpfully including 'NationalSocialist' in brackets after their first name, and having a profile pic adorned with a nazi emblem and the motto '14 words' (taken from a phrase coined by good old Adolf himself, no less). I wonder if I should gift them a copy of The Tied Man and engage in a lively debate about feminism, LGBTQ rights and the future of international immigration? (LOL jk, I flagged that bugger the minute I saw it).
Hi Tabitha, just following you now on twitter (or at least I sooooo hope its you !!). Not that I am a greedy bugger, but any ideas when book 2 of the Tied man is coming out ?. Gimme, gimme !!! Hope you are well LOL Donna
Elaine wrote: "Tabitha wrote: "http://thesubclubbooks.com/A Valentine's teaser - a short storyette with Finn and Lilith :)"
That was just amazing and fabulous and a little tear appeared to the corner of my eye..."
Thank you! It was a really fun thing to write. Nice to do a bit of lightness for a change!
Tabitha wrote: "http://thesubclubbooks.com/A Valentine's teaser - a short storyette with Finn and Lilith :)"
That was just amazing and fabulous and a little tear appeared to the corner of my eye Tabitha :)
Tabitha wrote: "Cam wrote: "Hi Tabitha, thank you so much for accepting my friend-request.I'm loving your book, everyone keeps saying that it'll shock me and I can't wait to be shocked by it.
I love your writing,..."
Thank you, you too. ;)
Shannon The Show Stopper wrote: ""
I am crap at checking out this part of my page! *Just* found this... <3 you!
Shannon The Show Stopper wrote: "What's the one thing I'm thankful I don't
have in common with Santa:
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You little minx ;) Hope you're having a cool Yule, lovely lady xxxxxxx
Cam wrote: "Hi Tabitha, thank you so much for accepting my friend-request.I'm loving your book, everyone keeps saying that it'll shock me and I can't wait to be shocked by it.
I love your writing, I'm super-a..."
Goodness, I only just found this message! Thank you so much - hope you're having a great festive season xx
What's the one thing I'm thankful I
don't
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Hi Tabitha, thank you so much for accepting my friend-request.I'm loving your book, everyone keeps saying that it'll shock me and I can't wait to be shocked by it.
I love your writing, I'm super-awed right now.
Mo wrote: "God, tough one that Tabitha, having to travel to Spain and Dublin for research. Me heart bleeds for ya!"It was fucking awful ;)
Mo wrote: "Tabitha, one quick comment - the name Strachan - to me that would not be an Irish name - it is more Scottish to me ... any reason for picking it. Not criticising you now but just wondering! I did ..."Hope the answer on the review is okay! I saw it before I saw this comment :) I was also wary of using too many O'... names and making it IrishLand between Finn and Coyle. I tried to keep within the Celtic realms ;D
Tabitha, one quick comment - the name Strachan - to me that would not be an Irish name - it is more Scottish to me ... any reason for picking it. Not criticising you now but just wondering! I did not check, maybe it does have Irish roots but have no time to look.
God, tough one that Tabitha, having to travel to Spain and Dublin for research. Me heart bleeds for ya!
Mo wrote: "Just finished The Tied Man - awesome!!"Thank you *so* much! I've just read your review, and loved it (also adored the pics throughout - I'd never considered Thomas as Coyle, but as soon as I saw that shot I realised what a brilliant choice he'd make). I must admit, I was nervous about what your final rating would be!
I'm really glad you approved of the detail in all the Irish references and language - it really matters to me that I get all that stuff right, for all the reasons you gave in your review. Thank you for the friend-vite; I look forward to reading more of your reviews, and keeping you updated as to where I am with the sequel (set between Spain and Dublin; I've *had* to go on research trips to both places, which was a bit of a bummer...). Tabitha xx
Tabitha wrote: "I am in love with my own cover. I may never leave the house again..."I cannot wait to own this in paperback! Love love love the new cover!
Ash Wednesday wrote: "Tabitha wrote: "I have a BEAUTIFUL new cover ready for the paperback publication of The Tied Man, thanks to the talent of Arijana at 'Cover It Designs'! I am *totally* in love with it, and you luck..."Thanks, lovely! :D
Helena wrote: "Tabitha wrote: "I LOVE MY NEW COVER DESIGN!!! :D"Its afuckingmazing! I love this boook so much! My one time favorite! Great work!"
I think 'afuckingmazing' just about does it justice! :D
Mercy wrote: "Tabitha wrote: "I LOVE MY NEW COVER DESIGN!!! :D"Gorgeous, Tabitha!"
Thank you! I am nearly licking my screen...
I am in love with my own cover. I may never leave the house again...
Tabitha wrote: "I LOVE MY NEW COVER DESIGN!!! :D"Gorgeous, Tabitha!
Tabitha wrote: "I LOVE MY NEW COVER DESIGN!!! :D"Its afuckingmazing! I love this boook so much! My one time favorite! Great work!
Tabitha wrote: "I have a BEAUTIFUL new cover ready for the paperback publication of The Tied Man, thanks to the talent of Arijana at 'Cover It Designs'! I am *totally* in love with it, and you lucky, lucky people ..."Yaaaaay! So excited for you both :p
I have a BEAUTIFUL new cover ready for the paperback publication of The Tied Man, thanks to the talent of Arijana at 'Cover It Designs'! I am *totally* in love with it, and you lucky, lucky people get to see it TOMORROW!!!!!!
71%... I will keep that in mind. I'm sure I'll know EXACTLY what you mean when I get there. Eeeeep! I'm excited/nervous. Loving it so far though! :)
I feel *so* bad - I just found a load of lovely comments at the bottom of my page, and I didn't get an alert to say they were there! I am so sorry if you've left a note and I didn't respond; I've tried to respond to as many as I can, and I'll know to check in the future :(
Do any of you lovely people speak Spanish? Will need some stuff - phrases, slang, etc - translating as I get a bit further into 'Unbound' - you'll get credited, and I'll buy you several drinks if we get to meet up! <3
Shananay's In The Doghouse wrote: "Hey, so I was trying to recommend your book to somebody (as I do at least a couple of times a week) and it doesn't pull in the search engine where you can add the link or cover of the book. It does..."Thank you for your support! Hope the bloody thing sorted itself out!
Judy wrote: "Tabitha:If you remember, by super brainy niece bought and promised to read TTM. I got an email from her today, that she finished it. The following was her email:
Aunt Judy:
SO, I have finishe..."
I just found this reply! I'll respond properly soon, but didn't want you to think I was ignoring it!!!
☆Sammy☆ALPHAholic☆彡 wrote: "Thanks so much for accepting Tabitha! <3"It's my pleasure! :)
Jahy **I wanna Pom **Toms Hardy wrote: "Woman,I hope you intend to read all these new books after you finish writing unbound...just kidding.. I love busting your cojones... Xoxoxoxo Jahy"
:D xxxxxx It's rather nice getting my cojones busted (bust??) by you! :D
Christy wrote: "Except for you... I like you the same as I like books- and thats a pretty big compliment ;D HAPPY READING! "
:) I like you the same as I like ferrets :D :D :D
Except for you... I like you the same as I like books- and thats a pretty big compliment ;D HAPPY READING!
Woman,I hope you intend to read all these new books after you finish writing unbound...just kidding.. I love busting your cojones... Xoxoxoxo Jahy
My daughter has just bumped into Charlotte Riley, aka Caris from 'World Without End' aka The Future Mrs Tom Hardy, and ended up showing her around her school. And discussing what it was like to snog Merthin. *Nothing* like that ever happened to me when I was at school...
Hey, so I was trying to recommend your book to somebody (as I do at least a couple of times a week) and it doesn't pull in the search engine where you can add the link or cover of the book. It doesn't even pull you up if you search under author. I fucking hate goodreads right now. I also couldn't find Vain or This Man....I think they're fucking trying to censor what comes up. Asshats!
Tabitha <3 your freaking awesome and your crediting me ? But thank you.:) I feel special... I will always keep posting on that board, it helps with my addiction of Finn and Lilith.
Tabitha:If you remember, by super brainy niece bought and promised to read TTM. I got an email from her today, that she finished it. The following was her email:
Aunt Judy:
SO, I have finished "The Tied Man", and I have to say, it was certainly interesting!
I would definitely be interested to hear your take on the book, and what it was about it that you enjoyed so much!
It was definitely attention grabbing, but I had a difficult time placing some of the characters within the plot. Several were definitely well shaped, specifically Finn and Lilith, but Blaine was kind of a mystery for me from start to finish! I kept waiting for some moment at the end when Lilith would "understand" her like she does to other people and things would become a little more clear. Perhaps I missed something?
My favorite characters were actually all secondary figures... I really enjoyed the beach bum scientist and kid-rocker characters, and Henry the chef/butler/man about the house was pretty charming most of the time despite his unsuccessful attempts to actually be particularly helpful.
Anyways...let me know what you think.
Love, Emily
ejbenz@gmail.com
Feel free to email her if you so desire (she isn't on Goodreads or anything while she is running around Alaska). I know you are really busy right now writing TTM2 but I thought you might like Emily's thoughts. (I emailed her back with my thoughts that you have probably read too many times).
