I haven't posted in awhile, but I AM reading. It's just been really busy. I have one of my books sitting on my printer waiting for me to get to a review of it--not that reviewing it would do much for anybody since it's o.o.p. Some of the stuff I've been reading isn't published, but they are novels.

So what have finished or been working on?

Dare by Philip Jose Farmer   Amazon.com :: B&N
One of the first SF books I ever read. My copy is so old, the ISBN and scan bars are on the inside of the front cover instead of the outside of the back cover. this is the one I've been meaning to review.

After All These Years by Gwen Masters   Forbidden Publications
A novelette that I finished editing in August. I'm not sure if it's available yet, but it was really enjoyable to work on even though it's not in my usual genres. Not spicy/carnal either, just a sweet romance.

Suddenly Psychic by Melanie Baxter   Forbidden Publications
I've read this one in the process of editing it. We're on the third round now. The book isn't something I would be much interested in if I weren't editing it, but it's okay and I'm sure romance readers will like it. Like After, it's not spicy/carnal, and the underlying story is actually pretty humorous.

Thosha-Tol by Sarah Wagner   Official Website of Sarah Wagner
I've been reading and critting this one and enjoying it immensely. The current version in a rough draft, and I can hardly wait to see the new version.

Mirror Man by Jay Sauls
Also a rough draft version. He's slowed down a little on posting it to the crit ggroup, which is probably good since I've been focused on getting Thosha-Tol done for Sarah (she's revising like a mad woman!). The rough is a bit rocky right now, but I know he'll revise it into shape. and I've enjoyed it despite the rockiness.

Stardust by Neil Gaiman   Amazon.com :: B&N
I actually was reading this fairly quickly (for me) then got distracted by other things, including the editing job and my own writing. One of the things I'm particularly enjoying in this one is the "voice" he uses to tell the story. that voice is something that I'm can't be translated into the movie and one of the reasons I love reading. I'm pretty close to done so might be able to add it to me "to be reviewed" pile soon. ;)

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman   Amazon.com :: B&N
Sadly, I've been totally distracted away from this one. I've enjoyed the story that I've read so far (I'm up to the point where she's about to head off on the expedition with the boat people). I'll get back to it, I'm sure.

In my TBR stack:

The Fallen by Thomas E. Sneigoski   Amazon.com :: B&N

and

Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon   Amazon.com :: B&N

plus a ton of slush and editing work for a new press I'm working with and several writing related books AND at least 2 or 3 other novels for my writing group.

So I may not be saying much right now, but I am reading. In fact, the editing job probably has me reading more than I was reading before I started editing. When you add in unpublished works (and they were novel reads even if they aren't for sale yet), I've read 10 books so far this year, which means I'm pretty much on target.