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Who was the original Pete that has spawned this well used phrase? And am I even saying it right, because until Michelle Wolfson set me straight I’d always thought I had another thing coming. Yup, that’s why I’ve been stalking the UPS guy! the truth is that I have to think again because it’s…you’ve got another THINK coming. Who knew? Obviously Michelle and possibly Pete, but definitely not me. Any way, the reason I’m talking about Pete really has nothing to do with his well being. My Internet accidentally got unplugged by the guys working in the house and the pile of wires looks like scary octopus spawn and I can’t get the dang thing figured out–even for Pete’s sake. May he rest in peace. He can’t possibly be still alive.
So, I’m on my iPad way past my mandatory early to bed, the kids are back inschool and I have to be up at 5:30 time, and I’m writing a blog post because I know your day couldn’t possibly be complete without this post. *snicker* I’ve got no links and because I believe that all good posts should have a picture, I’m gonna find you something special from whatever I can find on my iPad. On second thought…that may be a bit of a problem. But I’ll see what I can do from my phone.
Forgive the typos, the lack of links and the possible invisible picture. Please. Also tell me what your favorite thing to do when the Internet is out and you can’t say read because we’re all bookworms. LOL! Okay, this mess of a blog, not even proofread is going live now because I’m going to bed.
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time. Today’s newbie blogger is Jessica Baker of Just a Booklover. Jessica and I are both native New York Staters so we absolutely hit it off as soon as we started talking, but let me share with you a million other reasons why you should get to know her too…
Could you tell me a little about you and how you came to be a blogger?
Well, I’m Jessica. I love to read (not surprising) and when I’m not reading, I like to write in my free time. It amuses me. You know, writing the story I would most like to read and all. I have three brothers and three nephews. I grew up in Buffalo, New York and lived there a majority of my life. Now I live in Texas where I read books, do schoolwork, and blog my booty off.
I became a blogger because I wanted to tell people what I thought of books. In school and at home, I’d always look around on B&N’s website and see the reviews posted and thought that I wanted to do that too–write things about a book for everyone to see and listen to when they are deciding whether or not to read or buy a book. But I was too lazy then and kept putting off actually making a blog, telling myself I’d do it later. But then one day one Twitter, Sarah Rees Brennan (author of The Demon’s Lexicon trilogy) posted a link to someone who gave The Demon’s Lexicon a bad review. (She liked the title of the post, so she decided to post the link.) I read the review and disagreed one million and twelve percent. I had LOVED The Demon’s Lexicon and had just finished the other two books in the trilgy, too. Again, they were amazing. Plus, the person that wrote the bad review hadn’t even finished the book and that kind of made me mad because how can you judge a whole book of you had only read a part of it? But that’s not the point. The point is that I started my blog so I could post a review of The Demon’s Lexicon trilogy that I believed was much more appropriate. It was the first review I’d ever written, and I kept at it on my new pretty blog ever since. (Well, the blog hasn’t always been pretty, but still. Improvements have been made, thank goodness.)
I love how you got started with a fiery passion! Who has had an influence on you in the blogging community. What have they taught you? Who do you look up to?
I HAVE to start this by mentioning Anna. Anna is my blogging idol. She has her own blog (obviously) called Literary Exploration and I look up to her the most out of any other bloggers. If I ever got to choose anyone to be my blogging big sister, Anna would be my pick without a question. She actually helped me with what to ask on my first author interview (being posted on June 8) and has given me a helpful blogging tip or two :). After Anna, I’d probably say there’s Jana. She has a blog called The Book Goddess and she’s the wonderful person who designed my blog badge. It is so gorgeous and perfect and I’ll love her forver for it! Plus, we’re on a DeamonInvasion team together, and she is always helpful with things when I ask her for help. Next we have Kreag who is super nice, and has a blog called I Devour Books. He helped me decide on whether or not to review a book one time and we’ve been friends ever since. Now we have Monica from Cover Analysis 🙂 She is one of my very best blogger friends. She’s let me borrow a book, I’ve sent her extra swaggish-things, and I made a button for her meme “What I Got.” We are also working on a challenge together. I’m not going to bore y’all with the details, but . . . yeah.
I think it’s awesome that they have taken you under their wing. Everyone has to start somewhere and I’m really impressed with their mentoring. Two thumbs up! What advice would you give new book bloggers? Is there any big mistakes you’ve made that they should avoid?
Don’t be shy about asking other bloggers for help if you’re confused about something. From what I’ve seen so far, most bloggers are super nice, and though they have AMAZING BLOGS, they aren’t as intimidating to talk to as you think they’ll be. They’re normal people, just like you and me, who love books. Another thing, don’t get to down about your number of followers. Gaining them seriously takes time, and at the moment, I still don’t have that many. You should always post as if a whole bunch of people are looking at what you write because who knows? Maybe someone will drop by, like what they see, and follow your blog. You wouldn’t want to dissuade them with poor writing. Last, don’t be afraid to experiment with your design. It took me somewhere around a month to find a blog design I liked and then even more time to decide on organization and I’m STILL moving things around.
I think you are adorable and I LOVE your positive attitude! What do you want to see from author/blogger relationships and interactions, considering they are always growing and changing?I just really like to see bloggers and authors friendly with each other and helping each other out. Like this interview–you help out newbie bloggers like little ole me. And you do this for other bloggers, too. And bloggers tell people about authors’ books. I like when authors are nice and acknowledge bloggers for what they do–even if it’s in a small way, like retweeting a tweet about a review of their book. It seems small, but to me that kind of thing means a lot. I LOVE when authors go one step further and actually read my reviews. That’s not really necessary, though. The RTing thing was good enough for me. I’m not picky about that kind of thing.
(((hugs))) I think we are all at our best when we’re helping each other out. Now I need to know your top 5 most loved books that have had an impact on you and why.
This question kills me! I’m just going to do top 5 most loved books AT THIS EXACT MOMENT, because my intense feelings for particular books change over time. As I read more things, one book could get bumped out by another book or something.
5. The Selection by Keira Cass. I just finished reading this book a couple days ago and this book made me so happy. I have to say the impact it has on me was just amazing-ness. Like, so good I was sad it was over. (My teams are important – Team Maxon.)
4. The Strange Angels series by Lili St. Crow, or if I have to pick just one of them, I’ll go with Jealousy. Or maybe Defiance. I adored this series. Dru is a stunning protaganist and Christophe is one of my favorite attractive male characters. This series is over, but I really wish it wasn’t. I was elated when I got the last book this past Christmas, though. A happy day, right there. (Team Christophe, obiviously.)
3. The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Do you even have to ask what it is about this book? Well, there’s . . . urm . . . Peeta. And a lot of fun killing things. And epic archery. And Peeta. And Cinna. And Haymitch. And parts that make me laugh. And Peeta. And parts that make me cry. And Peeta. And parts that make me want to slap somebody. And did I mention Peeta? Hehe. (Team Peeta, CLEARLY.)
2. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. This book was glued to my fingers from the moment I began reading it to the moment I finished. And all the while, I was crying inside because I kept getting nearer to the end. When a book has that kind of power over me, it gets on lists like these 😉 (I’m not too sure what team I’m on yet.)
1. Under the Never Sky by Veonica Rossi. This book surprised me because I didn’t think it would be anywhere near as epic as it was. But then I read it, and . . . well it’s number one on my list. And I’ve read a few books since then. I think that should speak for itself. Oh, and Perry. And Roar. Just saying. (There’s only really one team to pick here. . . PERRY.)
Quick statement: Divergent by Veronica Roth was almost on this list, but got bumped out a couple days ago by The Selection. But I love Divergent, too. Erudite all the way!
Thank you so much for asking me to do this interview!
♥Jessica(:
Yay!!! Happy to see some Apocalypsies on you list!!! I know what you mean about favorites always changing…there are just so many good books out there. And Jessica–thank you for taking the time to hang out on my blog. It has been lovely getting to know you better. Make sure you stop by Jessica’s blog Just A Booklover. You can also find her on Twitter as @makesmeworse12.
Tags: Baby Book Blogger, Book Bloggers, Jessica Baker, Just A Booklover, Kim Sabatini, Kimberly Sabatini
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s baby book blogger is Riya from The Teen Book Guru. Riya and I hit it off when she requested an ARC of TOUCHING THE SURFACE for review. Of course the people at Simon Pulse know I have absolutely no impulse control and are wise not to let me have the keys to the book vault, but that’s okay. I got a new friend out of the request and I just had to share her with you.
Bio: 15. Book Lover. Blogger. Totally Invincible.
Could you tell me a little about you and how you came to be a blogger.
My name is Riya, but all my friends call me Ira (my middle name), and I am an 8th grade student–In just a few months I will proudly be able to say that I have survived Middle School! If there is one thing you should know about me, it’s probably the fact that I am a complete and utter dork. Seriously. But I mean that in the best way possible; I dream of a day when the world is full of more people like us. 😛 I am always engulfed in a story… you won’t be able to find me without a book in hand! I love singing, (much to the dismay of people anywhere in a five mile radius!), writing, blogging, eating, and sleeping. Those are my favorite things to do in the whole wide world. I’ve always been an avid reader as far as I can remember, but I only got immersed in the book blogging community a little more than a month back. I remember very clearly, one day I was on the internet looking up a book and I started to come across all of these wonderful book blogs that dedicated themselves to reading, writing, reviewing and everything and anything to do with books. I remember feeling so much admiration and awe at the dedication, effort and passion they put into all of their posts, and I was inspired. Simple as that. Inspiration hit me in the head, and… bazaam! The Teen Book Guru was born! I think that it is such a great way for me to share my love of reading, and especially my obsession with Young Adult literature, which I do believe is taking over the world.
I love it when inspiration strikes. And because I’m an utter dork too…I absolutely agree, we should take over the world. Now tell me, who has had an influence on you in the blogging community? What have they taught you? Who do you look up to?
I’ve had a lot of influences in the blogging community, and I am so very thankful to all of them. But just to name a few… Rabiah, from Confessions of a Readaholic, who I know personally, and she is just so down to earth and a kind and amazing person; Jessica, from Peace, Love, Books (a gorgeous blog which I often find myself obsessing over), who so generously and patiently offered me words of wisdom and kindness when I felt hopeless; and, of course, Kristi at The Story Siren– lets face it, who has NOT heard of this phenomenal blogger? Those are just a few of the bloggers who have inspired me (if I were to name all of them, we would be here forever!). Some other people who I absolutely adore and could not live without are my best friends, who always encourage me to follow my dreams, but are also there to slap me a couple of times and bring me back to earth when I need it— I love you guys!
Best friends are the BEST! It sounds so cliche but I don’t know what I would do without mine. What advice would you give new book bloggers? Is there any big mistakes you’ve made that they should avoid?
Wow. This might take some time. If I could go back and tell myself one thing, it would definitely be to just ENJOY it. I would tell myself to stop worrying about the number of followers you have, or your stats, and don’t… please don’t compare your blog to other blogs, because that, my fellow bloggers, is the recipe for a disaster (and possibly a meltdown). To all new book bloggers (keep in mind, that I am only a month old myself,), if the number one reason you are starting up your blog is not because you WANT to and you love reading, then don’t do it. Have fun. Hang out with your friends. Eat chocolate. Blog. Life is good. 🙂
I think that’s a great mind set to have. I feel the same way about this debut author ride I’m on. I’m just trying to soak it in and enjoy every minute. What do you want to see from author/blogger relationships and interactions, considering they are always growing and changing?
I personally love the way the relationship between authors and bloggers are progressing. I love interacting with authors and talking to them about their books… they really are such lovely people— without them, we wouldn’t have stories and books!! I mean, I don’t really want to see any change, but I just hope that things stay the way they are. What really excites me is that I get to promote books that I so strongly believe in and work alongside the author to spread the news… and the best part is that people actually listen!! That makes me smile. I just feel so happy to do what I believe in and meet all these amazing people who are so inspiring.
And you are so appreciated for your hard work, love and enthusiasm. Thank you so much for all that you do to promote good books. *heart squish* Now you must tell me your top 5 most loved books that have had an impact on you and why.
Hmm… this is a hard one! In no particular order…
*Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine – This is the book that I have grown up with. It’s such a charming fairytale, and has a special place in my heart.
*The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – One of my most beloved classics. Whenever I feel sad, this is the book I go to. The storytelling is amazing and Burnett’s writing is so magical.
*Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte – My copy is battered and creased from all the times I’ve read it. The tragic love story of Cathy and Heathcliff struck a chord inside me– I couldn’t think straight for a whole week after I read this heart-breakingly beautiful classic!
*The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien – One of my absolute favorite series. Tolkien truly is the master of fantasy–his books come alive and the world he creates is so magnificent… I remember wishing I could be transported into the story!!
*Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan – These books introduced me into what is now one of my major obsessions– greek mythology. Riordan craftily incorporates greek myths into a modern day society. I love Percy!
Thanks so much for having me!!! xox Riya
Riya, it was my pleasure. It has been so nice to get to know you better. If you’d like to learn more about Riya you can check out her blog THE TEEN BOOK GURU.
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s baby book blogger is Nikki Wang of the FICTION FREAK. Nikki and I met online and I think you’re going to love her…so lets get to this interview!
Could you tell me a little about you and how you came to be a blogger?
A little about me…well, I absolutely love reading, obviously, and my obsession with books got me into a lot of trouble both in, and out of, school.
Honestly, I became a blogger because it was midnight and I was dead bored. I always loved reading reviews and decided to see if I could write one. So I made a blog! I hadnt thought at all where it would lead. I just knew that I liked reading and loved recommending books! To think I have over 100 followers is mind-blowing!
Yay for you!!! I burnt out a lot of flashlights reading under the covers as a kid. I’m still doing it LOL! Who has had an influence on you in the blogging community. What have they taught you? Who do you look up to?
Most of the blogs I follow definitely helped. They would post tips or they would just write a few awesome reviews! The Story Siren, All Things Urban Fantasy, and Fiktshun are a few. They taught me to never give up, and to keep posting even when no one would even glance at my posts! A few other bloggers gave me tips on how to promote my blog and get ARCs too! I’m thankful to all of them. I also look up to Alexandra Adornetto and because she published her books at 16! I write a little on the side, so she’s definitely one of my role models.
There is so much great blog info out there–shared by amazing book bloggers. I’m constantly reading it and trying to improve myself. What advice would you give new book bloggers? Is there any big mistakes you’ve made that they should avoid?
Never give up, eventually someone will stumble across your blog and tell others! Post daily, if people know you’re persistent, they’ll keep checking back for sure. One more thing: always make a few blogger friends. I’ve found that they’re some of the best friends you can ask for! The biggest mistake was abandoning my blog. I did give up, I’m afraid. Thankfully I picked it back up and started again!
I can sympathize–there were days I just wasn’t sure anyone was reading what I was posting. So glad you’ve stuck with it!!! What do you want to see from author/blogger relationships and interactions, considering they are always growing and changing?
I’d love to see bloggers and authors have more understanding. I’ve heard of bloggers writing reviews full of hatred for a book just because the book wasn’t for their taste. Authors try hard to please readers and getting shot down is just horrible. On the other hand some authors demand reviews to be taken down even if a review was more neutral than negative. You can’t please everyone. People do have different opinions, after all. But I do know that most bloggers and authors are creating more friendships than loathing, and that’s wonderful!
I can’t agree enough. Bloggers and authors are amazing people, but I believe that when we work together we’re unstoppable. Your top 5 most loved books that have had an impact on you and why?
In no particular order–
1. Iron Fey Series- this series was actually one of the first books that made me like reading! I never read much but this series changed my view. Not to mentiion it introduced me to fey which are my absolute favorite creatures now.
2. Where it Began- Where it Began made me realized that not all lives were picture perfect no matter how much people wanted you to think so. People crave what they think is best, and that desire clouds our judgement. This was only a few months ago!
3. Divergent- Divergent showed me how our choices affect everything; how we act is our own decision, and differences are what makes us us. This too, was one of the first dystopian books I’ve read. It was definitely a great start to my dystopian reading.
4. Before I Fall- This was THE book for me. Some people are all looks no substance, but that doesn’t mean they can’t change. Second chances are hard to come by, take it when you can and make your own choices. So many Zen lessons in this book! I adored it!
5. Percy Jackson series- Lightning Thief was the first book I bought and got me addicted to mythology, whether it was Norse, Greek, or Urban. That addiction led me to finding so many other great books!
Some of my favorites and some to put on my TBR list. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your experiences. I really enjoyed chatting with you. You can find out more about Nikki Wang aka the FICTION FREAK here…
Nikki’s blog
Goodreads
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Tags: Baby Book Blogger, Book Bloggers, Fiction Freak, Kim Sabatini, Kimberly Sabatini, Nikki Wang
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s interview is with Lisa Lueddecke. We met online and can’t seem to stop chatting with each other. So in a spurt of genius we decided to interview each other. You can check out my interview with Lisa at the YOUNG ADULT CONNECTION.
Bio: I’m a 20-something who reads and writes young adult novels. I’m a sucker for a good story, and I don’t care what genre. Drinker of coffee. Great Dane mom. Fashionista at heart.
Lisa, could you tell me a little about you and how you came to be a blogger.
Well, as for who I am, I am a 22-year-old who spends way too much time reading, writing, and blogging. I’ve always been a reader and a writer, but more recently, I discovered the wonderful world of blogging. I spent months reading other people’s blogs, following them, and learning about what sort of content people like most. I’ve kept a blog for my writer self for a while, but I decided to start one up for my reading, and thus, The Young Adult Connection was born. People love young adult literature, and I am one of them, so I thought that a blog that connects people with what’s new, or what’s older that they might have missed, could be a useful tool.
I have to agree–YA Books are starting to almost have a cult following in the world of books. It’s a very exciting time to be a reader and a writer. Who has had an influence on you in the blogging community. What have they taught you? Who do you look up to?
One blog I have always followed is The Story Siren, run by Kristi. She is a great blogger with all kinds of great content, and she has so many useful tools for bloggers, as well. Also, Pam at Bookalicious is great. I don’t know either of them personally, though. I read a ton of other blogs as well, but those are the two most prominent ones. And I don’t just read other book blogs. I read writer’s blogs, as well. It’s all useful information, and helps me with writing and blogging. See that? Multitasking. :).
I have to agree, I’ve often turned to both of those blogs for great information. And I love the multitasking. What advice would you give new book bloggers? Is there any big mistakes you’ve made that they should avoid?
I would say that the best thing you shouldn’t do is spam other blogs. No one wants a ton of comments that have nothing to do with their post asking you to follow them and check out their blog. There are other ways of networking. Follow. Read. Have interesting content. Join blogging databases. Participate in memes and challenges, like The Story Siren’s weekly In My Mailbox post. Host giveaways. They are all great tools. It’s okay to promote, just do it the right way. And I don’t know if it counts as a mistake that I’ve made, but I found that there is a difference between just content for the sake of having content, and good content. People want good content.
As a blogger I agree, there is a difference between content and GOOD content. Although, some days I am surprised at what resonates with people. I suggest looking for a common thread in your previous posts that have done well. And cross your fingers and pray–that can’t hurt either, right? What do you want to see from author/blogger relationships and interactions, considering they are always growing and changing?
It’s good to build those kind of friendships, and as a blogger, it is amazing to watch the whole process unfold with individual authors. From the Publisher’s Marketplace announcement, to the cover reveal, to the ARCs, and all the way up to release day! My writer half is fascinated by the whole process, and my blogger half gets to see it happen all the time! As far as what I would want from an author/blogger relationship, it would be exactly what I just said. Being there to see and help promote a book from start to finish.
I can tell you right now, that means the world to authors–particularly debut authors trying to get their novel out there. The only way to really sell a book is word of mouth.I can’t even begin to express my appreciation for all that you do to help promote that process.So…I’m going to give you a chance to word of mouth some of your favorites. Top 5 most loved books that have had an impact on you and why?
Well, even though I am a young adult book blogger, a lot of the books that have impacted me are not in that category. Here is my overall list, in no particular order:
Wuthering Heights – Because it’s dark and suspenseful, and the romance is amazing.
Jane Eyre – The writing is just so fantastic. Incredible story.
A Tale of Two Cities – It’s just one of those stories that sticks with you.
The Hunger Games – Who wasn’t sucked in to that like a tornado? She is a master of pacing, plot and characters.
Ella Enchanted – A younger teen story that is so adorable and beautiful. I’ve read it upwards of five times.
All good choices for sure! Lisa, thank you so much for stopping by for a visit. Don’t forget to pop on over and check out Lisa’s amazing blog THE YOUNG ADULT CONNECTION. You can also find her on TWITTER.
Of course if you have any follow up questions for Lisa, I’m sure we could get her to answer them. Or do you have any stories about what you felt like trying to start a blog? It isn’t easy–for a long time I felt like I was talking to myself. LOL! What challenges do you face? What advice have you got to give to someone who is trying to start blogging?
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s interview is with Mimi Abraham. We met on Book Blogs and you’re going to love her!
Hi Mimi–Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
I am a 28 year old mother to a little 2.5 year old dude and a wife to a wonderful hubby of 4 years. I have had a passion for reading since I was a little girl and discovered Baby-Sitter’s Club which lead me to Goosebumps (I am one of the few girls who actually LIKES scary stories) and then my sister got me into Sweet Valley High. Right after highschool though I started working full time and going to school part time so I took a very long break from reading and started getting back into it about 2 years ago right around the time I *finally* graduated. Just last year I discovered the book blogging world and was really enjoying it so I started my blog; So Many Books, So Little Time which is the perfect title for me as I now have a lot of catching up to do!
I was a Sweet Valley High fan myself. Was pretty upset that my parents hadn’t planned better and made me a twin. Can you tell us a little bit more about your blog? What are you reading? Do you have a rating system? Have you had to give a bad review?
I started my blog four months ago and have been enjoying it so much! I have met such amazing people through blogging and gotten great recommendations. This month I started interviewing up and coming authors and hosting giveaways. Next month I plan to host a feature where I showcase other book lovers around the world.
I basically follow the Goodreads.com rating system; a scale of 1-5. Hmm, you just gave me an idea to put my rating system up on the blog. I do write a review for every book I read even if I didn’t like the book, and I am not a picky reader. Yes, a few [bad reviews]. It is a little hard but I’d rather be honest with myself and others who are following me.
I tend to favor YA and paranormal romance but I read anything! Ok expect maybe cheesy Harlequin Romance (you know the type). I’m currently reading Lover Unleashed which is book 9 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R Ward. Love those books!
I love it when I can spark a good idea!
There are lots of book review blogs out there today and the number is growing. (in my humble opinion-this is a great thing) What suggestions would you give a newbie blogger, just getting started and what do you think sets your blog apart from the other bloggers out there?
I would tell a new blogger to be consistent with their blog and get themselves known; join meme’s like Follow Me Friday and post comments on other people’s blog. Giveaway blog hops are also great ways to get new people to visit you and see what you are all about.
I have noticed most people stick to a certain type of genre’s whereas I have more diversity.
I was also wondering, since there are more bloggers out there than ever before, what does a blogger need to do to stand out? How do they get followers interested and how do they keep them coming back?
I think if someone wants to stand out in the blogging world you have to put yourself out there. Be a frequent poster, visit and comment on other people’s blogs so that they know who you are, hosting giveaways is also a great way to get new followers (I highly recommend participating in a blog hop).
I’m curious, who is your audience at this time? Teens, Bloggers, Adults, Writers? And is that who you intended to blog for?
I think most of my bloggers are those who share an interest in YA. I actually read all types of books so I love to find new followers who love different genre’s because then I can get great recommendations but I do tend to favor YA 🙂
If you could have anyone stop on over to your blog for an interview, who would make your toes curl?
Steven King! That would be amazing!
Okay–I’ll give you that one. Excellent choice. Mimi, thanks so much for stopping by for an interview. Don’t forget to check out Mimi’s wonderful blog So Many Books, So Little Time. You can also hook up with her on Goodreads and Twitter.
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If you’ve seen the movie Freaky Friday, you know that its premise is about change and growth through role reversal. For my Friday Blog entry I thought it would be interesting to interview aspiring authors–writers who spend lots of time reading the interviews of published authors and dreaming of the day when they might get their book on the shelves..
But this week there’s a twist. We’re going to find out what happens when an aspiring author is also a Baby Book Blogger.
Logan Turner and I connected through Book Blogs, where she runs a wonderful self-titled YA book review blog-Logan E. Turner.
So what happens when you combine an aspiring author and a book blogger? Lets find out…
A bit about me? Little old moi? Well, I was born and raised in Nebraska, and lived in the capital (geography lesson!), Lincoln, until after college. I earned my BFA in Theatre Arts from a small liberal arts college, which is where I met my husband. After graduation in 2004, we moved to Chicago and have been here ever since.
Writing is in my blood. I’ve been journaling, writing poetry, and writing fiction since junior high at least. My mom has an MFA in Poetry and had me and my sister reading and writing from an early age. Our house was always filled with books and notebooks.
I’m also a grad student, studying for my master’s in public service management. I’ll be graduating in June, and hope to move into a research and writing role at a nonprofit or government institution – like a grant writer, program officer, or research assistant. Anything as long as it involves writing!
Congrats on the pending graduation too! So Logan, you are my first interview that is both aspiring author and book blogger. Can you tell us a little bit more about your blog and how you got started with it?
I discovered book blogging through a friend in one of my writing classes – Tabitha from
Writer Musings. She had her blogs listed in her email signature and I decided to check them out after she’d established herself as a YA guru in our class. I wanted to know how she knew about (what seemed like) every YA book ever released. Through her blog and our instructor’s blog, I started poking through their blogrolls and checking out other sites. Of course, one of the first I came across was
The Story Siren’s and from there everything snowballed. I had been looking for a way to develop a blog but never knew what to write about, until DUH! I realized I should be writing about books and writing! I decided to get my own domain and operate under my own name for simplicity’s sake. Right now I’m mostly book blogging and doing one weekly post about writing, because I’m still more reader than writer at this point.
What a neat way to get into book blogging. Can you tell us a little bit more about your writing? BTW-Linda Sue Park says that the training for a writer is reading :o)
Currently I’m revising (heavily) a book I finished for NaNoWriMo. It’s a young adult fantasy about a girl and her pet cougar battling an evil king to save her kidnapped father. Lately I’ve had a hard time focusing on that project because I have this image that won’t leave my head. It’s more apocalyptic/dystopian in nature, and I think sooner or later I’m going to have to buckle down and let that story be heard!
I love it when a story comes knocking on my door. It’s like a first date–kind of fun. So, I have to ask–do you think there are any advantages and/or disadvantages to being an aspiring author and a book blogger?
Boy, these days that is quite the loaded question! 🙂 When I first started, I didn’t give it a second thought. I didn’t (and to some extent, still don’t) see why they have to be mutually exclusive. I wanted to blog to meet people in the book industry, connect with people who love to read and write, and to get my name out there. I think those goals are advantageous to both book blogging and a potential writing career. I guess a disadvantage that I hadn’t considered fully is the idea that being one can tend to compromise the other. If you’re an aspiring author who blogs about books, can your reviews be trustworthy or are they just brown-nosing? If you’re a book blogger who wants to write a book, have you boxed yourself in to the blogging community? Personally, I think the answers are yes, no, and no. I like to think that I’m a nice person and am always level-headed and professional, so I hope that what I choose to blog about, be it books or writing or what I had for breakfast, always reflects on me positively and can only help rather than hinder me.
That was a very thoughtful answer…thank you. As a blogger, you are well aware of the power of technology in today’s world, without it there wouldn’t even be book bloggers. But, how do you think technology effects you as a writer? Is it a double edged sword?
I have definitely fallen victim to technology hindering my writing. For NaNoWriMo, I downloaded the trial of
Scrivener software to use during the process. It was a helpful way for me to stay organized and so I recently purchased the full version with the "winner" discount. I opened up my laptop to start working on edits and spent THREE HOURS doing nothing but working my way through the Scrivener tutorial. By the time I realized how long I’d been at it, my editing time was *poof* gone. I didn’t do a single thing to my ms. So frustrating!
Social media is a big distraction as well. It’s been said that we should be putting ourselves out there on Twitter, Facebook, and connecting all of that to our blogs. Between following agents and authors, posting fresh content, and working all day, I really struggle to find time to devote solely to writing.
That said, if I had to write with pen and paper, I would NEVER finish anything longer than a few pages. I can’t write for that long and my hands can’t keep up with my brain! So in that sense technology is a win, and I can’t complain about all of the wonderful people I’ve "met" already (yourself included!).
That is hysterical-I just bought Scrivener!!! I’m starting my edits for TOUCHING THE SURFACE and wanted to be more organized about it. So, I lost my morning to setting that up and learning the bare bones. Good to know I can come to you with questions. *grin* So…the answer then is balance? Yes, I think it’s balance. We’ll work on that. LOL! BTW-I’m so glad we’ve become friends too.
I’m going to ask about something that came up in my last writer’s group. We were talking about how family and friends are usually very supportive of our journey to be a writer (and in your case a book blogger too) but there are always people out there who think that you should be spending your time doing something real, productive, something that pays etc… Do you think this is a universal condition for artists everywhere? Have you run into this?
I have the unusual family that is full of artists, so I was lucky enough to never get discouraged from following artistic inclinations. Mom let us do anything we wanted – ballet classes, art classes, music lessons, we did it all. In fact, if anyone is telling me to get a "real" job, it’s me. Isn’t that crazy? Whether from fear of failure or just not believing in myself enough, I’m the one who has always made the decision to give up those passions for reality. I’m working every day to change that and find a way to do what I love.
I think that is very cool. It’s hard to try to change yourself and very brave to say it out loud. I like you Logan-so don’t give up. ((((hugs)))
Could you tell me the 5 books that have inspired you the most? I know you love a zillion-but what 5 hold special meaning for you?
I’ve been thinking over this question long and hard. Here’s what I have so far, in no particular order:
Watchers by Dean Koontz. I read a lot of Stephen King and Dean Koontz in elementary and junior high school, and have read most of their books, but this one stands out from the crowd. Not only is it a brilliant suspense thriller, but it has creative sci-fi elements and really explores the nature of man’s relationship with beast. It asks tough questions about medical/genetic experimentation. It’s one of the few books I’ve read over and over, and still cry like a baby at the end.
Animal Farm by George Orwell. This was another book that really struck a chord with me in my youth. This book stands up as just a book about some weird animals and also as an incredible Communist allegory. Talk about communicating a message without losing the story! Utter genius.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Perfection. This book grabbed me from the first page and embedded itself into my psyche. This is what good dystopian fiction wants to be. Not only did I love everything about the story, but it got me obsessed with YA literature.
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. I know it’s not technically a book, but how can a theater girl not have Shakespeare on her list of influential literature? The writing is beautiful, the story is captivating, and the action is exciting. Comedy and tragedy both work so well in this play to draw out all kinds of emotions from the readers/viewers. Shakespeare is the master of all writers as far as I’m concerned.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. This has all of my favorite elements: a historical setting, time travel, suspense and romance. This book will always be on one of my top ten lifetime lists. Gabaldon is not afraid to really go there with her plots, and the action is often dark, horrifying, yet still believable. Her characters are not perfect, and they often do hurtful things to one another. I am always completely transported when I read one of her books.
Thanks Logan!!!! I recently met with my agent and editor for the first time and we were talking about Outlander LOL! I said that my oldest son was Jamison aka Jamie and that I may own a scarf in the Fraser plaid and just might have had a silver ring that looked a little like Claire’s until I wore it so much it bent. LOL! Thanks so much for taking all the extra time to help me out.
If you’d like to follow Logan’s wonderful reviews and thoughts on writing, you can find her at Logan E. Turner. She is also on Twitter!
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s interview is with Penelope Lolohea.
Penelope and I met on Book Blogs. She’s the creator of The Reading Fever. How do you know if you have the reading fever?
Yup! I have the fever and you will too after this interview. Penelope is awesome and you’re going to love her and her blog!
Can you start off by telling me a little bit about yourself and how you started blogging?
I am a 22-year-old mother, with an insatiable passion for reading. I devour books, and judge them according to how they make my mind think, and my heart feel. I started blogging after reading so many books that had set my mind reeling, I just had to talk about them. My son is currently going through cancer treatments, and so when I thought about how I felt while reading, my mind automatically translated those feelings into "symptoms"; increased heart rate, loss of sleep, inability to function, heartbreak, etc.. I only had to give myself a diagnosis, and viola! The Reading Fever was born.
Oh, my goodness-I’m so sorry to hear about your little one. I’m sending (((((hugs))))).
Can you tell us a little bit about your blog? How long has it been up and running? Review policy etc…
Thanks for the hugs! It’s been sort of a rough time, but this blog (along with my reading) has been very therapeutic. It’s something that is purely "me time", which helps ease the stress that can come with being a caretaker. Because of this, it’s a fairly new blog; I started it on the 5th of January, so it’s almost 3 weeks old. It’s been an awesome few weeks, though!
My review policy is pretty simple, although I like to put a lot of words into these things. Basically, I’ll review any book I finish, and I promise to be completely honest in my reviews, whether they are positive, or negative. When I review a book, I pay attention to the way the words flow, how natural the dialog sounds, and how much depth there is to the characters. I’m looking for these things because they all tie in to how the book makes the reader feel. I think emotions are powerful connectors, and I want to use The Reading Fever to spread the word about books that make you "feverish" with emotion.
Being a caretaker is hard, hard work. I’m so happy you’ve found a way to not only use your passion for therapy, but to connect with the rest of us feverish book nuts out there. I think it’s awesome and I hope this interview sends a few more followers your way.
You just told us why you started blogging, but how did you do it? If someone else was looking to start their own YA Book Blog, what advice would you give them and what things would you tell them NOT to do?
Well, a very little-known secret of mine, is that I actually had another book blog that I kept back in 2008. It was terrible. I started it because of my love of reading, but I did everything wrong with it: I didn’t think about my reviews before writing them, I only posted when I felt like it, and I wrote overly positive reviews because I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. I quit after realizing my mistakes, and closed the blog; it wasn’t what I had thought it would become. I still have a ways to go, but I have since learned a lot more about book blogging. Even though I have only been back in the game for a few months, I can say this to future YA bloggers: be honest with your reviews, put thought into writing them, and be nice, even if you have something negative to say. People will value your true opinion, over your fake one, and will read even the worst review, if it is based on facts, instead of rude comments meant to hurt the author.
I love your honesty! I’ve been evaluating my blogging and trying to learn how to make mine better too. I think that is great advice-I’m trying very hard to blog on schedule….starting…..right….now! (I’ve kept to that M-W-F schedule so far!)
So could you tell me your top 5 books/authors are? You can really tell a lot about people by knowing their favorite books. :o)
Top 5? Oh, that is such a hard question for me! I have about 10 favorite books, that I can’t ever seem to put into a numbered order. They are all so different that picking one and casting off another is nearly impossible for me. I can’t judge them against each other. I will say, however, that I do have a #1 book. It is, and has always been, Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. It is a fantastic book, and I think that Scarlett ‘O Hara is the most complex, interesting, realistic, and infuriating, character I have ever come across.
But since you asked for five, here are four other books that I picked randomly from my top 10. I recommend them all.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa Gregory
The Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson
The A Great and Terrible Beauty series by Libba Bray
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
That would be Suzanne Collins, because her Hunger Games trilogy is pure genius!
Without a doubt!!!!! She is amazing and I have to agree with you-interviewing her would be incredible!
Thank you so much for stopping by and spreading the reading fever.
I know that everyone will be sending healing thoughts to your little one. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do to help.
*click on the picture to learn more about Mason and find out how you can help.
I’ve loved interviewing you and you know that you’ll be seeing me over on your blog!
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s interview is with Marion James.
Marion and I met on Book Blogs. He has a wonderful blog called Palm Books Journal.
Marion brings a guy’s perspective and international flair to the interview. He’s our very own book blogging 007. *grin* I can’t wait for you to meet him, so lets get started…
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your blog?
The name is Marrion James (MJ) and I’m a 21 year old book lover living in the Philippines. I’m friendly, approachable, spontaneous and long tempered. I am a vampire, which means I prefer to stay inside the house and mostly do things to help me relax — Reading and watching movies.
Aside from books, I love to draw and sketch, take long walks at night, eat a lot and do the best–my writing. I am currently writing my own novel and hoping someday (fingers-cross) I will be able to publish it. I am also a fan of handicrafts, where I work myself to make small sculptures and figurines.
I’ve been reading books since I was in High School but I had no such interest whatsoever before. But then a close friend has the same enthusiasm as I do. It’s especially great when you have someone to talk to about the book that you’ve read. It is kind of exciting knowing that I am not the only one who has this kind of passion in reading.
Palm Books Journal is a new blog that shares my own review of a specific book. It also includes recommendations, latest books and other stuff involving books. The blog only focuses on three genres: Young Adult, Fantasy and Adventure
I think it is wonderful that you’ve developed a passion for books through discussions with your friend. A book blog is just an extended version of that conversation.
What kinds of readers are following your blog and how difficult has it been to get followers?
My followers started out as a few of my friends and people I just met who appear to have the same interests as I do. But yes, finding followers was the tough one… I don’t know why? I think they’re expecting much from you even though your a newbie at all this. Though I took it as a challenge, which is fun and exciting. I have a long way to go, this is just only the beginning. :]
Knowing that finding a following is hard as a newbie book blogger, what do you bring to your blog that would make authors have you as a reviewer and readers use you as a source of information?
I am now participating on different memes hosted by the other bloggers. I have also joined a few giveaways now. At the moment, I enjoy all the things I am currently doing, and before I only had 12 followers, and now I jumped off to 50+! It was a great feeling but still I have to be patient. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to host my very own giveaway. I have a lot of ideas to install for my blog.
*He’s up to 104–who is going to be lucky 105?
I also show them how completely passionate I am to read a certain book. When I recommend, I want them to make their own decisions whether they want the book or not. I want my reviews to be fun and freely expressive. I don’t want my opinions to be flat and boring. I don’t intend for my reviews to be highly professional, instead I would like them to feel what I felt about the book. :]
I was wondering, you’re located outside the United States, English is a second language and you’re a guy (which is very cool). Do any of these factors impact you positively or negatively as a reviewer?
There has been no negative feedback so far — thank goodness! Most of them welcome you when you’re new at all this. And there is one who said to me, "It was nice to see reviews from a guy’s perspective". I was so glad to see that they accepted me even though I was a guy because most of the fellow book bloggers are out numbered by girls. There is no discrimination, it’s fair and equal. Though I was looking for some dudes who liked reading the same as I do. Well, fortunately I found one and he is a Filipino like myself. He has been blogging a long time before I was and he was glad to see a another guy who had a similar craze for books.
I think its awesome that you’re giving a guys perspective. I really appreciate it. Can you tell me what your favorite 5 books/authors are?
1. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
2. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
3. Inkheart Trilogy by Cornelia Funke
4. Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series by Rick Riordan
5. Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
Some of my favorites too! Before we finish up, any advice for other baby bloggers or aspiring bloggers?
For the aspiring baby bloggers out there, building your own book blog is challenging. There are few things you should remember.
First, be patient, you don’t have to rush everything, sometimes you have to wait longer to accomplish something you want.
Second, there must be an aspect of professionalism, if you dillydally too much and if you loosen your grip, you might fall off and it will be difficult to stand up again.
Third, ask for assistance, you don’t need to carry it all, there are times you cannot do it by yourself.
Fourth, accept challenges, negative feedback, errors. Mistakes are really a bummer but you have to learn from them. It should be your "Confidence Booster" instead of making you feel down and give up.
Lastly (I think), don’t forget to have FUN! It is very essential. You don’t become a blogger because "you need to" but because "you want to". Don’t think of it as work or responsibility, you need to think of it as fun and exciting. It is your choice on how you manage your blog and how will it be successful in the future. :]
Thanks Ms. Kim for this interview. I really had fun answering your questions! I’ll be always in touch on your blog and here in Book Blogs!
Thank you too! I enjoy reading your blog, Palm Books Journal, but I also really love hanging out with you in the cyber world. You’re stuck with me now Marion! *grin*
You can find Marion James in a number of other fun places–facebook, twitter and goodreads. Be sure to stop by and friend/follow him–you won’t regret it. He’s a wonderful guy. :o)
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Just like my Freaky Friday Interviews of aspiring authors, I’ve discovered that there’s a whole world of YA bloggers just starting out. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of these newbie bloggers because-lets face it-bloggers are freaky book lovers too and we should all work together in our quest to take over the world one YA book at a time.
Today’s interview is with Lucy D’Andrea.
Here is the story of how Lucy got started as a Book Blogger…
I have always had a passion for reading, and I write some of my own material, mainly poetry and short stories. Over the past year, I have considered creating my very own book blog which would incorporate reviewing novels and sharing my passion with others who have common interests. I have gained wonderful friendships through the blogging community, and with their support and encouragement, I decided to finally put my desire to create my very own blog into action. My blog: Moonlight Gleam’s Bookshelf was created on November 28, 2010 which makes it nearly three months old. I currently review all genres as well as debut author novels. I try to give my readers quality through my reviews. I believe I still have a lot of work cut out for me to bring my ideas and plans for my blog to life.
Can you tell me a little bit about what it is like to start from scratch as a book reviewer?
Honestly, it was a little difficult at first to get the hang of having a book blog. I often found myself asking friends how I should present reviews, what the outline should look like and how often should I post reviews. I found out that it really depends on each person, everyone is different and reviews are meant to display your own take on a book you’ve read so there isn’t really a specific outline or length of a review that is mandatory. One blog that really helped answer all the beginner questions of blogging is Parajunkee’s View: Blogging 101. Rachel is a fantastic blogger who is very helpful so I highly encourage new bloggers to refer to her blog for commonly asked questions.
What a wonderful resource! (Thanks for sharing, Rachel.) Have you received books from authors/publicists or have you been reviewing books that you’ve wanted to read yourself?
I have received books directly from debut authors for review; others have been won on other blog contests, bought or given to me by friends and family. I have only had the opportunity to post reviews for the books I have received by debut authors for review given that I am a full-time student outside of blogging. I will be posting reviews on books I have read for my own pleasure really soon!
How do you get the word out that you’re a serious blogger?
Ideally, it would be best not to spam any message boards or other blogs with advertisements of your blog. It would be better if you meet others who have common interests as you, get to know them and if you follow their blog they will be more than happy to return the favor. Also, you must put a lot of hard work to show quality in your posts. Remember to be patient, followers will come with time.
I’m so glad I asked that question-great information. OK, I have to ask. Is it hard to write an unfavorable review? Have you had to do it yet? Do you think that it helps or hurts you as a reviewer if you are critical in your evaluation?
Personally, I have never encountered a time where I had to write an unfavorable review. If I do, which I know eventually I will encounter one, I would encourage the author to focus on their strong points presented in their novels and suggest ways to improve the others. I do not believe it will hurt me as a reviewer if I write an unfavorable review; however, it is the way that the review is presented that is important. Focus on the good and help the author improve rather than discredit them all together. Authors put a tremendous amount of hard work in writing their novels and it would be unfair to them if you only speak of the negative. Also keep in mind that if you write a negative review based on the genre not being one that is favorable to you, it would be wise to include that in your review so that others will know that you may not have enjoyed the novel based on the genre.
That’s a great answer, thank you. I know that when I attend writer’s conferences, I’m always a little bit star struck. Do you have any authors that you are dying to interview/review?
There are several authors who I would absolutely love to interview. Some of my favorite authors include Kelley Armstrong, Maria V. Snyder, Cassandra Clare, Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern. It would be such a pleasure to have the opportunity to interview any one of these authors. They are truly talented and inspiring authors, who have created such brilliant novels with original plots that pull you right in from the very first page.
Reading your blog post this morning and noticed that you do In My Mailbox. Can you tell us a little bit more about these blogger memes?
Of course! I participate in a variety of weekly memes hosted by other bloggers, which have been created to share common interests and they are also a way to network your blog. I
n My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at
The Story Siren inspired by Alea. For those of you who are not familiar with
In My Mailbox, it is a showcase of the books you have received for review, have purchased, or have picked up at the library during the week. Other weekly memes which I participate in are:
Waiting on Wednesday which is a weekly meme hosted by
Breaking The Spine and
Follow Friday which is hosted by Parajunkie at
Parajunkie’s View.
Waiting on Wednesday is where we highlight an upcoming book release we are eagerly awaiting and
Follow Friday is a great opportunity to meet new bloggers mainly, bloggers following each other to help gain more followers.
Do you have a system for rating books?
I have come up with a rating system which mainly consists of ratings on 5. Here is my breakdown for the rating system:
1 out of 5 – Would not recommend
2 out of 5 – Was not my kind of book
2.5 out of 5 – It was an okay read
3 out of 5 – I enjoyed this book
3.5 out of 5 – Worth reading
4 out of 5 – An enjoyable read, well written
4.5 out of 5 – Fabulous read, highly recommended
5 out of 5 – MUST READ!!! LOVED IT!!!
Personally, I have not yet rated a book less than 4/5 on my blog as I have been reading novels that I have been really enjoying. Novels that receive a rating between 1/5 and 2.5/5 are generally novels which are not the kind of genre I enjoy reading. I do not wish to discredit any authors for their hard work; however, I must someway convey what I thought about their novels within my reviews. As I have already mentioned, if I do encounter a novel which I did not enjoy, I would not simply express negativity about the novel. I would also mention the positive points, explain that it was perhaps my type of read and suggest ways of improving.
I’ll leave off asking if there is anything you want to add that might bring a reader over to check out your blog?
I am always delighted to meet others who have a passion for reading as I do. Through my posts, I aim to express all the enthusiasm I have for reading and direct it to my readers. Quality is very important to me as my readers are my number one priority, so I make sure that my posts are filled with beneficial information for them. I will always respond to comments on my posts as I believe in developing great relationships with my readers. Finally, I am always willing to help others with blogging problems as I am still fairly new at this myself, so I can definitely help others where to start.
Thank you so much for having me Kimberly, it has been a pleasure!
Thank you for agreeing to be interviewed. I love making new book-loving friends and you were fantastic. If you would like to check out Lucy’s blog, you can find her at Midnight Gleam’s Bookshelf. She can also be found on Twitter, Goodreads and Book Blogs.
I’m curious, as a reader, what makes you read a review and decided that you MUST read that book?
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