Bookshelf Tag!

I’ve been invited to take part in two different “events” this week, and am starting with this one. (Look for the Blog Hop tomorrow.) Author Stella Tarakson has tagged me, so I’m invited to take part in Bookshelf Tag. Thanks for thinking of me, Stella. I always enjoy these things, for some reason. Here are the rules for Bookshelf Tag:

“Answer the following questions about books on your bookshelf and then tag five other bloggers. You can answer the questions any way you want, whether it’s on your blog, in a video, or a combination of the two. Then remember to let whoever tagged you know when your post is up so they can read it.”

1. Is there a book that you really want to read but haven’t because you know that it’ll make you cry?

Meet My Main Character Blog Tour

Last week, I was invited by author Stella Tarakson to take part in a new blog tour, this one focusing on a main character from one of our books. Stella writes books for children and young adults, and lives Down Under, so I’m always confused about what day it is when I’m talking to her. (No big deal. I spend half of my life confused about one thing or the other.) But no matter what day of the week it is where Stella lives, I’m very happy to participate in this fun blog tour. Thank you so much, Stella, for thinking of me.

If you go HERE,  you can read Stella’s “Meet My Main Character” blog tour post. Check out the rest of her blog while you’re there. It’s a nice place to visit.

And now for my answers to the Meet My Main Character Blog Tour questions.

The #mywritingprocess Blog Tour

Ned Hickson

The only thing more fun than an email from Ned Hickson is an email from Ned Hickson inviting me to be part of a blog tour, specifically the #mywritingprocess Blog Tour. I’ve been following Ned ever since I began blogging myself–and don’t think he hasn’t been glaring over his shoulder at me the entire time, too–because his blog is one of the funniest I’ve ever read. The thing I’ve regretted the most about being so busy writing is not having enough time to spend reading my favorite bloggers, but I’m in the process of setting that to rights. I’m trying to visit Ned’s blog often, and you really should, too. I’m pretty sure we can all use more laughter in our lives these days, and Ned’s blog is guaranteed to provide some. Check it out. Follow it regularly. You’ll be glad you did. Thanks for inviting me to take part in this, Ned. I’ve really enjoyed it.

Ned’s Blog: Humor at the Speed of Life 

Ned’s Book: Humor at the Speed of Life

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Each person taking part in this blog has four questions to answer. The questions are all the same, but remarkably, the answers vary wildly. Okay, not remarkably at all, given the fact that each and every author participating varies pretty wildly, too, from genre to genre, and approach to approach. Here are my wildly varying thoughts, for what they’re worth.

Reminder: #mywriting process Blog Tour is Coming!

“Yoooo-hoooooo! Blog Tour Comin’!”

Be sure to stop by Friday, when I’ll be taking part in the #mywritingprocess Blog Tour. I’m really looking forward to joining the tour, answering the questions presented to me, and introducing three authors I’ve invited. They will be posting their comments next week, and I will provide the links, so you can go visit them on their own blogs. A great chance to meet some authors who might be new to you. And it’s amazing to read how different each author approaches his or her writing. I’ve really enjoyed the posts of others participating in the tour, and I’m sure you will, too.

That’s this Friday, 5/9. The post will remain up indefinitely, though, so even if you can’t check it out on Friday, you’ll still be able to read it in the days ahead. And you will be able to ask questions in the comments section, if you wish.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Bookin’ It News!

My Dancing Ladies orchid is blooming! No, that’s not really the news I want to talk about, but I’d figured I’d share it, too, just because it’s so beautiful this year. I couldn’t resist.

But what I really want to talk about is the direction this blog it about to take. Yes, I am still going to do book reviews, but due to the fact that writing has taken over such a large portion of my life, I don’t get to read quite as many books as I used to. So I’m planning to branch out a bit, just to give you guys some new and interesting things to look forward to, when I don’t have reviews to offer.

For instance, tomorrow, I will be doing a review combined with a week-long give-away. Those of you who enjoy YA urban fantasy will be interested to know that Aimee Easterling, author of Shiftless, will be giving away a signed copy of her book. We will be having a drawing, and you can enter all week long. I’ve read the book, and enjoyed it very much. Read more about my take on it tomorrow.

I also plan to do some author interviews. I really enjoy reading them, myself, and hope you will, as well.  My first one will feature Anna Celeste Burke, author of A Dead Husband. You mystery lovers will enjoy the book, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading Anna Celeste’s interview. You will be able to ask questions in the comments section, too.

And finally, I plan to take part in as many blog tours as I can, both for my own books and writing, and those of others that I can promote. On Friday, May 9, I will be taking part in the My Writing Process blog tour, and I’m looking forward to it very much. Not only will I have a chance to answer some questions on how I write, but I’ll be posting links and bios on three authors who will also be taking part in the tour. Please be sure to join us for that. I know you will learn about some authors you will really enjoy.

If you know anyone who would like to give me an author interview for a future post, please let me know. I’ll be happy to do what I can to set it up. And if you are running a blog tour, yourself, I’d love to join it, if I may.

So…interesting things afoot at Bookin’ It. Hope you’ll have fun checking out all the upcoming events.