MEET VICKIE
Hmm where to start… Well, I joined Book Chick City in 2012 and I’m a 36 year old mum of two. I work full-time, with a second job as a face painter. There is nothing quite like morphing your face into something else, as you can see by my picture. You are probably thinking that this leaves little time for reading… you would be wrong… housework takes a backseat (fortunately I have an understanding husband) and as soon as the kids are tucked up in bed, the book comes out and thats me for the evening. I love the urban fantasy/paranormal romance section of the book store and this is where I spend the majority of my time, but I have been known to creep across to the horror section every now and again if something catches my eye. I love a strong storyline with twists and turns, and a few laughs along the way are always good for the soul… even if you do get looked at like you are nuts on public transport when you have hysterics for no apparent reason.
Favourite Authors: Kresley Cole has me in kinks with every book, so I think she is my favourite, but very closely behind her are J R Ward, Larissa Ione, Keri Arthur, Anne Bishop, Gena Showalter, Ivy Alexandra, Nalini Singh, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kelley Armstrong and Christine Feehan.
MEET ALEX
I joined Book Chick City in early 2013. I am 18 years old and have always been an avid reader. As with many people it all started off with the Harry Potter series. Even though I have been reading so long, I only started to discover what I really liked a few years ago. Since then I have read, borrowed and bought tons of books (you used to be able to swing a cat in my bedroom!) and I haven’t looked back. My reading has stepped up a notch since Christmas since I was given Philip (my Kindle Fire) and now due to the two hour round trip to college, I find my self getting through quite a few books a month. This is to the dismay of my family as they have to fuel the habit. My dream is to own all of Rachel Caine’s books. When not at college or reading, I love to go out with friends in my city centre, see the latest releases at the cinema and spending time with my family. I love playing with my doglets, Bonnie and Jack. I also have tendency to say ‘back in my day’ a LOT, when I actually mean a few years ago as time moves too fast for my liking 
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Favourite Authors: Rachel Caine, Heather Killough-Walden, Cassandra Clare, Darynda Jones, PC Cast, Christopher Pike, Patrick Ness, Julie Kagawa, Laini Taylor, Hillary Jordan, Richelle Mead and John Green.
Favourite Genres: YA, Paranormal, Fantasy, Chick lit, , fiction, dystopia, and Historical Fantasy, mystery, thriller . As long as something is well constructed, I like it.
Favourite Series: Morganville Vampires, Weather Warden, Revivalist, Red Letter Days (Rachel Caine), The Host (Stephanie Meyer), The Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare), The Lost Angels (Heather Killough-Walden), Charley Davidson (Darynda Jones)
Favourite Hero: Ian O’ Shea (The Host), Kagan (Seal of Destiny ), Will Herondale (Clockwork Prince), Lucas & Hector Delos (Starcrossed Trilogy), Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars)
Favourite Heroine: Claire Danvers (Morganville), Joanne Baldwin (Weather Warden), Bryn Davis (Revivalist), Jazz Callender (Red Letter Days), Charley Davidson (Charley Davidson), Mira Herald (Seal of Destiny)
Favourite Reading Snack: Peanuts, Cherries, Strawberries, Raisins, or a Cup of Tea.
MEET JANE
I’m Jane, I came to Book Chick City in March 2013 and I’m a bookworm. In desperate times I’ve been known to read the back of the cereal packets but my top choices for reading matter are urban/dark fantasy novels and distopian/post-apocalyptic fiction. I was introduced to the dark side of fantasy by a very good friend who knew about my love of supernatural creatures and fed my habit with many excellent recommendations. By day I am software and user wrangler, by night I am a member of an amateur musical theatre group and a part-time creative writing student. In those spare moments when I’m not doing one of these things I read, hiding in the kitchen at work or in the bath or in bed. I live near Wrexham with my boyfriend with a room for all my books and an ever growing Dalek collection.
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Favourite Authors: Rachel Caine, Kelley Armstrong, Emma Newman, Sam Stone, Ben Aaronovitch, Stacia Kane
Favourite Genres: Urban and Dark Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Steampunk
Favourite Series: Weather Wardens (Rachel Caine), Women of the Otherworld (Kelley Armstrong), The Split Words (Emma Newman), Cyrus Darian (Raven Dane), Vampire Gene (Sam Stone), Peter Grant (Ben Aaronovitch), Downside Ghosts (Stacia Kane)
Favourite Hero: Eric Northman (Sookie Stackhouse), Peter Grant, Cyrus Darian, Terrible (Downside ghosts)
Favourite Heroine: Joanne Baldwin (Weather wardens), Paige and Savannah (Women of the Otherworld), Chess (Downside Ghosts)
Favourite Reading Snack: Red Wine, Gin and Tonic, Kettle Chips
MEET STEPHANIE
Look in the dictionary under bookworm and you will see a picture of me. I love reading and some of my favorite memories are of my mom reading Nancy Drew to me when I was little. I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not find time to read, sometimes to the detriment of my homework and now housework. Thank goodness I found a man who loves books and reading as much as I do. We actually met on Kelley Armstrong’s website. We are passing along the love of reading to our two year old son. His bookshelf is pretty impressive already. My birthday present last year was my Kindle. I love how I can carry a library with me when I travel. It definitely lightens my luggage. My favorite books consist of vampires, werewolves, zombies, dystopian, science fiction and mysteries. Besides books, my other hobbies are photography, genealogy, running and food shows.
Favourite Authors: Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, Janet Evanovich, Seleste Delaney, Carrie Vaughn, Suzanne Collins, Sherilyn Kenyon
Favourite Genres: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Anything with Vampires and Werewolves.
Favourite Series: The Dark Hunter and Kitty Norville.
Favourite Hero: Asheron (The Dark Hunters Series)
Favourite Heroine: Kitty Norville (Carrie Vaughn)
Favourite Reading Snack: Anything Chocolate
MEET CARRIE
My name is Carrie! I’m a 21 year old Writer from Australia and procrastination is my game. If you don’t believe me, I’ll show you half a dozen un-finished books. I’m hopelessly addicted to reading – thankfully, reviewing for BCC lends some justification to the time consuming habit. During the day, I divide my time between Uni – a BA of Editing/Publishing – and a part-time job as a Sales Assistant. Selling bread isn’t exactly my dream job, but until I get my BA or write a best seller (whichever comes first), it pays the bills. I love Disney Movies, Men with Tattoos and my pooches. With four of them, I’m unapologetically on the fast track to becoming the dog version of a crazy cat lady. As far as I’m concerned, time is best spent with a book, a dog and some chocolate (though measures must be taken to keep dog and chocolate separate).
Favourite Authors: Ilona Andrews, Brandon Sanderson, Tamora Pierce, M.L.N Hanover (a.k.a Daniel Abraham) & Karina Halle.
Favourite Genres:Dark & Urban Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Steampunk, Mystery & Romantic Suspense.
Favourite Series: Tales of the Underlight by Jax Garren, Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews, The Black Sun’s Daughter by MLN Hanover, The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning & Experiment in Terror by Karina Halle.
Favourite Hero:Wesley Haukon (Tales of the Underlight), Jericho Barrons (Fever), Dex Foray (Experiment in Terror), Wolf (Sianim) & Charles Cornick (Alpha & Omega).
Favourite Heroine:Kate Daniels (Kate Daniels), MacKayla Lane (Fever), Perry Palomino (Experiment in Terror), Xandra Vardan (The Immortal Empire) & Jayné Heller (Black Sun’s Daughter).
Favourite Reading Snack:Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations Chocolate! Yum, I might actually go get some now…
MEET CASS
I live in Kent with my partner, I’m 41 and a full time operations manager in an office in Soho, London. My parents encouraged my love of reading from an early age and my love of fantasy probably started with Enid Blyton and is still going strong! I love a series of books, especially when you discover it part way through and have a few books in a row to read, happy endings, strong, feisty, funny heroines and strong, sexy, funny alpha male heroes. I love my kindle, especially as my huge TBR list now fits on it nicely, instead of overflowing my bookshelves. I hate cliffhangers and the wait for a new book. Outside of reading, I enjoy my iPad, long baths, roast dinners, and anything that makes me laugh. Current favourite TV programmes are: The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and New Girl.
Favourite Authors: Seanan McGuire, Karina Halle, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Kleypas, George R.R. Martin
Favourite Genres: urban fantasy, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, historical romance, fantasy.
Favourite Series: Toby Daye (Seanan McGuire), Experiment in Terror (Karina Halle), A song of ice & Fire (George R.R Martin), Downside Ghosts (Stacia Kane), The Hathaways (Lisa Kleypas).
Favourite Hero: Curran (Kate Daniels series), Dex Foray (Experiment in terror), Atticus (Iron Druid), Tybalt (Toby Daye), Eric Northman (Sookie Stackhouse).
Favourite Heroine: Toby Daye (Toby Daye), Kate Daniels (Kate Daniels), Perry Palomino (Experiment in Terror), Mercy Thompson (Mercy Thompson), Brienne of Tarth (a song of ice and fire).
Favourite Reading Snack: Revels!
MEET BOBBY
Hi, my name is Bobby, and I have a problem – I can’t stop buying books! I joined Book Chick City in January 2013 as Feature Editor. I will give pretty much anything a go reading wise – although I do have a fondness for paranormal and historical romance, urban fantasy and historical biographies. My music, film and T.V tastes are as diverse as my literary preferences – I love anything that lets me escape from real life into a different world for a couple of hours. I recently graduated from University with a BA in English with the aim of a career in publishing. My fiancé is in the army which means he’s away a lot: on the plus side I have a lot of reading time. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends, visiting museums, walking and writing – I would include reading but with the amount of attention I focus on it, it could almost be a job (oh, if only!).
Favourite Authors: Kresley Cole, Stacia Kane, Sarah Maclean, Kelley Armstrong
Favourite Genres: Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Urban Fantasy, YA
Favourite Series: Immortals After Dark (Kresley Cole), Downside Ghosts (Stacia Kane), Night Huntress (Jeaniene Frost), Rule of Scoundrels (Sarah Maclean), Women of the Otherworld (Kelley Armstrong)
Favourite Heroe: Bones (Night Huntress) , Terrible (Downside Ghosts), Barrons (Fever), Zsadist (BDB)
Favourite Heroine: Mackayla Lane (Fever), Cat Crawfield (Night Huntress), Chess Putnam (Downside Ghosts), Kate Daniels
Favourite Reading Snack: Doritos, Fruit Pastilles, Grapes, Pepper slices, Cereal
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