Seven Of The Most Famous Musicians Who Died From Drug Abuse

Questions always linger after someone dies from a drug overdose, especially when the victim resides in the celebrity limelight. Friends, family and fans may speculate the circumstances that led to their loved one's death, particularly if the addiction was kept hidden. These seven artists have left lasting impressions during their lives, which were tragically cut short.

Book Tour: 'Trinity' by Clare Davidson

Today's Book Tour is for 'Trinity', an epic fantasy novel and Clare Davidson's first book. 

Lots of stuff to go through, with info about the book and its author as well as an excerpt from the novel and a guest post written by Clare Davidson herself about Avatar (the animated series, not the movie). 

On a more personal note, publishing the above mentioned guest post on here has somehow helped reinforce my position as a cool Dad in my son's eyes in the process (Avatar is one of his favourite TV series...) So, many many thanks to Clare for that too!

Today's Book Tour also gave us a golden opportunity to re-open our (quite neglected for far too long) wolf related category at last... yep, definitely another thing to be thankful for!

(Wow! Today seems to be a day with quite a few win/win situations for me. Cool!)

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

5 Memorable Bullies From The Big Screen

Every good story requires a hero and a villain. Even the ancient Greek plays had both and who won in the end decided whether the story was a comedy or a tragedy. This basic formula exists today and is also seen in most movies. Many movie villains are truly evil, Hannibal Lecter is one example, but many are simply bullies, and some are actually both. Here, in no particular order, are five antagonists who memorably fit the mold of a bully.

Edie Windsor: 'rock star' of same-sex marriage fight

Edie Windsor: 'rock star' of same-sex marriage fight (via AFP)

An 83-year-old widow will carry the hopes of America's gay community on her frail shoulders when she takes her landmark same-sex marriage case before the US Supreme Court next week. Edie Windsor, a lesbian who married in Canada, is seeking to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which has…

Essential Ways To Dress Like A Celebrity

How often do we open a glossy magazine, read a newspaper, or see a celebrity on our television sets, and then sit and enviously think that we would love to look like they do.  A celebrity-esque appearance is not something that you should consider as unobtainable, however, despite it seeming to be extremely difficult to do so.

Just what can you do to get the superstar appearance that you are looking for?

Release Day Party: The Witch Hunter [Giveaway Included]

You might remember the Cover Reveal post we did for the New Adult / Adult Urban Fantasy / Paranormal novel “The Witch Hunter” by Nicole Taylor last February. Well, guess what? Today, we are celebrating its Release Day Party!

There is a second book excerpt for you to read, if you want to (you can still read the first one here, by the way) on top of  bits of info about the novel and its author. But this not the only treat we have in store for you guys: to celebrate the release, Nicole was kind enough to offer five eBook copies as a giveaway. All you need to do to participate in the giveaway is scroll down for the Rafflecopter form

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

PS: If you can’t wait for the giveaway, then purchase your copy on Amazon (Kindle), Amazon (Print) or Smashwords (ebook all formats) today.

Book Tour: 'Catalyst' (WWII Spy Thriller)

Today's Book Tour is taking us back in time!

Yep, 'Catalyst' is a spy thriller novel set during World War 2, and, as my Grand Father was in the French Resistance during that war, that makes this particular Book Tour hosting very special to me...

Feel free to find out more about the book itself and Paul Byers. There is an excerpt from the novel available as well as bits of info about it and its author and a very informative guest post written by Paul Byers himself.

(Of course, and as usual, you're also more than welcome to make use of our virtual tea and coffee area.)

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

Weather Forecast Without Gadgets [Infographic]

The sheer idea of looking through the window to see if it's raining or not, instead of checking our smartphone would probably be seen as a very old fashioned one nowadays. But, unfortunately, even those wonderful gadgets we take for granted do have their vulnerable moments (they do tend to drop into the toilets a lot) sometimes..

So how will we be able to know what will the weather be tomorrow if our beloved phone has given up the ghost? Easy: look at the cows and listen to the birds!. Intrigued? Have a look at the infographic embedded below, and all will eventually be revealed.

Don't forget to look for the rainbow!

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

CIA may target Syrian extremists with drones: report

CIA may target Syrian extremists with drones: report (via AFP)

Saul Loeb/AFP/FileA man crosses the lobby of the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia in 2008. The US Central Intelligence Agency is collecting information on Islamic radicals in Syria for possible lethal drone strikes against them at a later stage, The Los Angeles Times reported…

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Top Five CIA Movies

When it comes to the entertainment industry, there is something appealing about a secretive spy organization that is tasked with the responsibility of gaining intelligence and keeping the US safe. That's why CIA movies have been so popular over the years and have lead to some classic movie scenes and stories. Here are five of the top CIA movies of all time.

Release Day Party: Afterlife Academy

It's celebration time at LoupDargent.info, today!
We are celebrating the Release Day for YA Paranormal novel ‘Afterlife Academy’by Jaimie Admans. Come join us to find a bit more about Jaimie and read a quite chunky excerpt from this hilarious novel. 

Of course, as usual, the virtual tea and coffee area is open for the day, but as Jaimie is also organising a Launch Party on Facebook, you might want to join in the fun there as well.

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

PS: You can purchase your copy of ‘Afterlife Academy’ here: Amazon.com or even here: Amazon.co.uk

Top 5 Bestselling Novels Of All Time

When it comes to the top bestselling novels of all time, the British have the edge with three out of the five novels selling 100 million copies or more. It's clear from looking over the list what the public loves: big sprawling stories with large casts of characters, fantasy and whodunits. Read on for descriptions of the books that still outsell even J.K. Rowling and Dan Brown today.