Tell Us About Your Blog
“Imagineer-ing” was originally set up as a general ebook blog, but has grown into a blog that covers more than just ebooks. It features book reviews, author interviews, special ‘Feature’ posts, guest posts and much more. Posts discuss writing, self-publishing and various matters related to the whole business of being an author.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
Initially, it was intended to showcase ebooks by myself. There were hopes that other authors might enlist, but this has not happened so the blog has undergone a change in direction, with far more activity representing the desire to support other authors.

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Basically, most genres. I DON’T review Erotica, self-help or ‘get rich quick’ works. All others are subject to acceptance based on synopsis/blurb. For example, I was recently asked to review a book which involved issues that I could have no understanding of. I had to decline, as the book was intended to inspire young people and I felt I wasn’t qualified to give an opinion on either the book’s value or the problems those young people faced.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Whatever you may intend when you start your blog, be prepared to allow changes. Nothing is ever static, if it is going to succeed. Don’t try to do too much, initially. Build carefully, so that your blog doesn’t take over your life and stop you doing other things, like writing that novel!

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
No preference

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email,Contact Form on Blog,Social Media – i.e. Facebook Message or @Tweet,I Find Books Myself

Contact Info
Email: imagineer DOT steve AT gmail DOT com
Blog contact form: http://imagineerebooks.wordpress.com/regarding-steve-k-smy/contact-the-imagineer-team/
Facebook ‘Fan’ page: http://www.facebook.com/imagineer.ebooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveKSmyAuthor

Blog Link:
Imagineer-ing

Social Media Links
Amazon.com Author page : http://amazon.com/author/steveksmy?tag=bookgoodies-20
Amazon.co.uk Author page : http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B00BYRGYC6?tag=loxlymarketpl-21
Goodreads profile : http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7652487-steve-smy
Smashwords profile : https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/imagineer
Facebook ‘Fan’ page : http://www.facebook.com/imagineer.ebooks
Twitter : https://twitter.com/SteveKSmyAuthor
authorsden.com : http://www.authorsden.com/steveksmy

Tell Us About Your Blog
Our blog offers free author services. I post cover reveals, blog tours, author interviews, and promotions.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I started my book blog because I wanted a venue to share books that I’ve read and loved. You know how that is, right? You read a book that is so good and you just have to tell everyone. Well, once I started posting my reviews, I found out I could help authors. It’s been a wonderful experience, and I have met so many great people and found a ton of incredible books.

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Fantasy
Historical fiction
Fairy tale/myth retellings
Light contemporary romance
Paranormal
Mystery
Gothic horror/romance
Humor
Dystopia
Books with happy endings
Erotica
Compilations

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
I would suggest you look around for websites like this that help get your blog name out there.
You’ll want to post everyday. So, hook up with Blog Tour companies and do some tours for them. It’s all volunteer work, but it keeps your blog busy. Offer services for authors like blog tours, cover reveals, and interviews.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
PDF, eReader formated , Print book only

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Contact Form on Blog

Contact Info
http://itlnbrt.com/contact

Blog Link:
Italian Brat’s Obsessions

Social Media Links
http://about.me/itlnbrt
https://www.facebook.com/ItalianBratsObsessions
https://twitter.com/itlnbrt
https://www.facebook.com/JenniferGarciaAuthor
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7055510.Forbes_Arnone
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4771509-jennifer-garcia

Tell Us About Your Blog
Auggie-Talk is a book review born in March, 2012. Challenges, giveaways, book hauls, recommendations, book news, rants, and honest book reviews are all components of this reader centered blog.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
As many book bloggers out there, I’m an avid reader. Books have been my closest companion since I was old enough to recognize their magic (which was before I could even read by myself! Thanks mom!) . I don’t live in a city big enough to boast any number of book clubs and I was getting lonely not being able to discuss or share my reading adventures with anyone. I came across a small network of book blogs one afternoon by accident and fell in love with the community. I joined the book blogging universe in March of 2012 to share my love for books with others. It’s been a joy ride ever since!

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
I will review most YA and Middlegrade genres as well as Historical Fiction, New Adult, Paranormal, and Women’s Mystery.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Give it time. Be patient. Network. The book blogging world is all about community and sharing with others. Have fun! Participate in blog hops, giveaways, and challenges. Be available and reliable and ALWAYS be honest in your reviews. Really, though, if you love and are passionate about books then that passion will shine through and people will enjoy visiting your little book-blogging nest!

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
Print book only

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
E-mail: Auggietalk@gmail.com

Blog Link:
Auggie-Talk

Social Media Links
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AuggieTalkBookBlog
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Auggustine

Tell Us About Your Blog
Bitches With Books is a book blog with a variety of features. We often compose lists in our series, Bat-List-Crazy, or literary cocktails (Happy Hour). I do a number of reviews for book tours and for fun. Basically, the purpose of BWB is to share the love of reading with a bit of attitude of course. You always need the attitude.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I’ve always loved book and I’ve always been called a bitch, so I though- damn it, I’m going to bitch about books. It’s fun to share books and what they mean to you with other people. I just try to have fun with it, it isn’t a rat race for me.

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Any though I prefer female-centered books and when I mean female-centered, I mean female protagonists or narrators. I don’t do well with male narrators. The women have to be strong too, I don’t do obvious romance or pushovers. I like YA, dystopian, HF, LGBTQ, Caribbean and African the most.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Have fun, you’re not going to make money from this so step awaaay. Have fun and just be yourself. Even if only 1 person reads it, you’re doing your job well.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
eReader formated

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
b.tcheswithbooks@gmail.com

Blog Link:
Bitches With Books

Social Media Links
https://twitter.com/BWithBooks
http://www.goodreads.com/BWithBooks
http://bitcheswithbooks.tumblr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/B.tchesWithBooks

Tell Us About Your Blog
Think 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s … maybe, later, we’ll even take it through the ’80s … but it’s all about music, and radio, and DJs, and simply how much fun we had then and where is everyone now?

The 1950s, ’60s & ’70s are bound together by a fantastic music phenomenon. Rock & Roll music explored its babyhood, discovered its power, and exploded into its own universe in these three amazing decades.

Who were the most influential people to stoke the Rock & Roll fire? Musicians, record moguls, ambitious advertisers, and Radio Disk Jockeys. Do you remember Cousin Brucie? Dr. Don Rose? How about Ron Riley, Joey Reynolds, or Shotgun Tom Kelly? Some of them are still spinning platters and sharing behind-the-microphone patter!

A tribute to the pioneering Rock Radio DJs and the music that changed the world. It’s a fun partner to the book series website, www.BlastFromYourPast.net.

I’m just getting started in reviewing books of “the day.” Have a book about radio or music of the era? Contact me and I’ll offer an honest review. I’m also an author consultant and been in writing / publishing for nearly twenty years … love to support indie authors!

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
The Blast from Your Past book and blog began innocently enough … I needed to research for a magazine article about Rock & Roll memorabilia. I contacted Bill Gardner, a friend and Radio DJ extraordinaire, and through our chat, I kept hearing my muse whispering … “Write the book, write the book, write the book!” So what I thought would be one book is turning into a minimum three-book series. Book 1 is in print and ebook on Amazon: “Blast from Your Past! Rock & Roll Radio DJs: the First Five Years 1954-1959.”

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Any books (print and ebook) that celebrate the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s in music, radio, and lifestyles. Coming soon … another blog … Books & Boomers (by, for, about the Boomer generation).

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Know that it’s going to take a few dollars to do blogs right. I’m still workin’ on that part. And know your topic(s) of expertise. Readers will know if you’re fakin’ it.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
No preference

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email,Social Media – i.e. Facebook Message or @Tweet

Contact Info
Write@BlastFromYourPast.net

Blog Link:
Blast from Your Past

Social Media Links
www.facebook.com/BlastFromYourPast48
www.Facebook.com/lindeerochelle
www.LinkedIn.com/in/LinDeeRochelle
www.Twitter.com/BlastFromYourPastBk
www.Twitter.com/Irishwriter
www.goodreads.com/LinDee_Rochelle

Tell Us About Your Blog
Several months ago I launched a website to help promote the works of new and established authors. We cover a wide range of genres and topics, and newcomers are always welcome to share their “story behind the story”. http://fromtheauthors.wordpress.com/. Reciprocal book review opportunities are also available.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
It’s a fact of life that today’s publishers do very little to promote the works of their own authors. Likewise, many authors are turning to self-publishing but aren’t necessarily familiar with what it takes to start a buzz about themselves. As a voracious reader, I’ve always been intrigued by “the story behind the story”. I’ve also worked in all aspects of media, including 30+ years of interviewing individuals from all walks of life. YOU READ IT HERE FIRST was, thus, the perfect forum to bring together writers and readers and provide some really fun and free PR (and who – with the exception of the little girl in the Capital One commercials – doesn’t like “free”?). My own credits to date include 30 books, 152 stage plays, 5 optioned feature films, and squillions of articles about writing, publishing and marketing that appear in trade publications throughout the world. I’m also a professional ghostwriter and a script consultant for the film biz (which means that I stop a lot of really bad movies from coming to theaters near you).

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
We’re not interested in slasher/horror, erotica, war stories, or science fiction. Otherwise, we’re open to just about anything.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Be passionate about the written word! And if you do have to point out flaws, try to be constructive versus snarky.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
PDF

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
authorhamlett@cs.com

Blog Link:
You Read It Here First

Social Media Links
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christina-Hamlett/155417084517326

Tell Us About Your Blog
It’s mostly a book review blog, although I have a post or two here and there on World of Warcraft or knitting or movies or just me talking. I am part of NetGalley and get a lot of books there to read and review honestly and I do participate in blog tours, etc., organized by quite a few bigger name bloggers such as Xpresso Reads, I am a Reader Not a Writer, Full Moon Bites, Book Monster Promo, Literary Quill Promos, etc.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I’m a 35 year old woman who adores reading, animals, enjoys playing video games such as World of Warcraft, knitting, cooking, and hanging out with loved ones and friends. I was an early reader, age 2!, and have been devouring books since.

I read SO much that I was starting to forget what book was about what. So I started taking notes. And then an author had me download his book from netgalley and I discovered I could get free eARCs from publishers in exchange for my honest unbiased review. Hellllloooooooooooo reading! And then, after a few posts, I discovered blog tours and memes and hops and am having fun being a social participant on the web talking about one of my greatest love: READING!

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
It’d be easier to say what I do not like to read or review: non-fiction, erotica, and christian fiction. Not that I don’t occasionally read those, but they are not my favorite. I genre jump often as I love variety in my reading, but my favorite genres tend to be Urban Fantasy & Romance, Paranormal Fantasy & Romance, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, New Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy (high and dark).

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Read what you love and be honest in your reviews. I find the latter half of that a bit difficult at times because I do not want to rip to shreds someone’s hard work, but at the same time, I need to be true. Comment and connect with others because that’s the social aspect of the internet. I’m still new, too (less than a year), but I’m learning about SO many different new books from following and reading other blogs. Sign up for Netgalley or Edelweiss! And join Parajunkee’s Feature & Follow Fridays to meet new people!

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
eReader formated , Print book only

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
Tiffany H. aka @a_tiffyfit
a.tiffy.fit@gmail.com

http://tiffyfit.blogspot.com

Blog Link:
A_TiffyFit’s Reading Corner

Social Media Links
twitter.com/a_tiffyfit
goodreads.com/a_tiffyfit

Tell Us About Your Blog
I promote romance novels, focusing mainly on Independent Authors. I do run some well-known names, but mostly this is a place for Indie Authors and new authors to get their foot in the door.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I’m a romance author, and after becoming frustrated with the lack of places to promote romance novels, I started Awesome Romance Novels. There’s a blog, a sister page on Facebook, and a twitter account.

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Romance…of all sorts.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Just keep blogging. People will eventually find you.

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Contact Form on Blog

Blog Link:
Awesome Romance Novels

Social Media Links
Blog: http://AwesomeRomanceNovels.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/AwesomeRomanceNovels
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/KindleLuv
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/SwtRomance

Tell Us About Your Blog
I read and review books mostly for fun, but on occasion I get paid.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I live in Ecuador and after i bought a kindle it opened a

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
All sorts, but mostly religious fiction.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Keep at it, have patience.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
eReader formated

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
jo_reason@yahoo.co.uk

Blog Link:
Reading in Ecuador

Tell Us About Your Blog
On my blog, I review primarily books, but also sometimes their film counterparts. I have a variety of genres that I enjoy reviewing. I usually focus on characters and major plot points from books and move on to my opinion of them — what works, what doesn’t, and who might enjoy different types of novels that I could recommend. I also post pictures of things (makeshift bookmarks, usually) that I find in books from libraries or garage sales.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
I started a book blog to keep track of my thoughts on all the different types of books I enjoyed — things for personal reading and for class. This was almost a personal book diary, that I could share easily with others when I desired. It turned into a review blog, which was the best organized way to keep track of my opinions.
Bio: I’m from small town Iowa, center of absolutely nowhere. I love the small town life, because it keeps me away from most of the hustle, bustle, and traffic of big cities. Reading out on the farm or in my own backyard brings me greater pleasure than anything else. I’m currently going to school for languages and literature — both professional and creative writing. I enjoy working at the North American Review, the oldest literary journal in the USA. After school, I hope to work more in depth with authors in the field of publishing and editing.

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
I review all kinds of books. Although my favorite type is fantasy or science fiction, I cover many things like young adult books, multicultural novels (I especially love Asian pieces), chapbooks, and essays. I enjoy reading most anything I can get my hands on.

What advice would you give new book bloggers?
Don’t be afraid to put your opinion out there — make your blog unique by adding your own flavor to the books that you read. The best method to get started in book blogging is to start reading other book blogs… and then to just jump straight in. Make the plunge; you won’t regret it!

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
No preference

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email

Contact Info
Email address for electronic books and inquiries:
bassett.han@gmail.com
Address for mailing print books:
Hannah Bassett
PO Box 146
Gladbrook, IA 50635

Blog Link:
Realm of Reviews

Social Media Links
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/nanab1991
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.r.bassett
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HannahRose_42
Google+: https://profiles.google.com/u/0/102626755651842043730

Tell Us About Your Blog
It’s about the collection of e-books (mostly technical) that I have browsed or is dying to read. I have used the tricks and coding tips based on the books I’ve read then apply them (codes) on this blog.

For example Responsive Web design (look and feel) and CodeChargeStudio (PHP editor) I really like the challenge of using these tools in order to make myself get a better career in web technologies and what more convenient and fun way to do it than blogging.

Why Did You Start a Book Blog?
Most of the web sites I found were bland and non-interactive, mostly with annoying popups and script bugs. And the usual like-post-read-more navigation seems tiresome especially for the impatient users.

I started a book blog first to remind myself on what book I found this piece of information instead of browser bookmark or when changing computers in the future…my book blog remains fresh the first day I created it.

And I like the uniqueness and awesomeness of today’s technology like Responsive Web Design, so I want my book blog to fit perfectly and almost flawlessly on any screen size like a desktop monitor, a tablet, a mobile phone. Most blogs are already like that but with the help of a wizard (joomla, wordpress) but I prefer not to use these tools but to start from scratch it might be just technical books for now but what about gourmet books, gardening or literary and fantasy novels in the future.

I like to have an interactive atmosphere without those mindless breadcrumb navigation. That’s the goal to make a lasting impression for everyone (those who like books or not)

What Kinds of Books do You Review?
Initially I like technical books like database development, web design and Javascript but in the future I would like to review fantasy, literature and even how-to’s and tips which I am very excited on how to visually present them.

What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews?
PDF, eReader formated

How Do You Like Authors to Contact You?
Email,Social Media – i.e. Facebook Message or @Tweet

Blog Link:
A®®owgance™ | Books I Like

Social Media Links
@arrowgance

Originally posted 2012-10-25 16:36:03.