Why I love book bloggers!
Recs! I love reading reviews - sometimes I find a gem in a genre that isn’t exactly my cup of tea, like Steampunk and YA. I just bought a used copy of Kathleen Givens’ Historical set in 13th century Scotland, Rivals for the Throne. Historicals aren’t among my usual suspects, but this book was highly recommended by a book blogger and her readers - I bought it before I left and it was waiting for me on my porch when I returned. I wish I could remember which blogger featured the book…sorry!
Interaction! Book bloggers like to…well…let me qualify that…many book bloggers like to interact with authors. They are happy to read and review our books, and feature interviews, guest blogs and givaways. They make me feel welcome! It’s a quid pro quo kind of thing - very participatory and I love that! Susi over at Book Lovers Inc. gave my coming sci fi book, Daughters of Persephone, a plug in her new releases post - I believe she plans to post her interview with me today or tomorrow as the book comes out tomorrow…fingers crossed! http://book-lovers-inc.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-releases-week-of-july-12-18-2010.html
Hilarity! Jessica over at Read React Review and her ROTFLMAO review, or rather, nuview, of Passion, by Lisa Valdez. I just about peed my pants reading her post! http://www.readreactreview.com/2010/07/06/review-passion-by-lisa-valdez/#comments
Education! Rebecca, at Dirty Sexy Books, Jessica at Read React Review, Chris at Stumbling Over Chaos, Kelly at Five Agents and a Funeral, and everybody at Dear Author - are all really smart as opposed to snark. They manage to enlighten without insulting. I’m likely to come away from one of their posts with a new perspective on an author or a genre or the publishing industry in general. Thanks, ladies!
