This blog is run by some of the most wonderful women I have ever desperately wanted to meet. The majority of them are in Europe and I'd give anything to get them all together and just talk books and be generally silly. ♥ They have supported me through thick and thin and I absolutely would be lost without their friendship... and yes, even though I've never met them personally, I do consider them to be my friends.
Four of them... yes four... answered my interview questions... that is just a small sample of their awesomeness. ♥
Amy:
Aside from loving to read, why did you start blogging?
Well, when I started working with the blog I was a stay at home mom of two little kids and I read a lot. I happened to see a post where they were looking for new reviewers so I contacted the blog and the rest is history. I had no idea the amount of different authors and stories I would be exposed to – it has been absolutely incredible!
How long have you been blogging?
A little over a year I believe!
Where is you blog’s home? US or abroad?
Well, that’s all depending upon your definition of home. Merissa, who started the blog, is living in Germany.
What’s your favorite book?
Now this is a really hard question to answer. Can there really just be one favorite book? I feel like I’m leaving a lot of authors out by choosing! Though if you just have to have a favorite, it is the Harry Potter series as a whole!
What’s your favorite genre?
Is there any specific genre that you don’t care to read?
Sci-Fi is really a genre that doesn’t grab my attention – yet. I will never say never because if it is written right, I’m sure I could read anything.
What is the one thing about your blog that you think makes it stand out among the other blogs?
We rock?! Merissa is the one thing that stands out if you want me to be completely honest. She goes absolutely above and beyond trying to fit in every single person’s request. Sometimes we have to say no and I know that we all hate doing that.
What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
Honestly, while most might think it’s the free books, it’s the contact and friends I have made with other authors. I have been introduced to so many new authors that I likely wouldn’t have been otherwise, I feel absolutely blessed to have come across so many!
When you aren’t busy with your blog, what do you enjoy doing?
Spending time with my family! I’m married and have two kids, Abi who is 5 and Kenny who is 2. I now work full time so my time is more limited so in the evenings it’s all about my family, in the mornings before work and before the kids get up, it’s all about the blog.
What would you like the whole world to know about your blog?
We are a group of ladies who love to read and love sharing authors work, new or old. We don’t deal with drama and will do what we can to accommodate your request. We are honest and will share only honest reviews – we don’t sugar coat but we aren’t rude! We are always welcoming new authors to help promote their work!
Helen:
Aside from loving to read, why did you start blogging?
I got asked if I wanted to do it and I said yes
How long have you been blogging?
6 months
Where is you blog’s home? US or abroad?
abroad
What’s your favorite book?
Chasing Eva
What’s your favorite genre?
Romantic
Is there any specific genre that you don’t care to read?
Vampires and murder mystery
What is the one thing about your blog that you think makes it stand out among the other blogs?
We are unique
What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
Get to write about the books and have people actually looking at we have wrote about the books I have read
When you aren’t busy with your blog, what do you enjoy doing?
Gardening cooking and spending time with my husband
What would you like the whole world to know about your blog?
We are friendly and always give honest reviews on books and we always try and get the books done on time ready to go live on the date
Merissa:
Aside from loving to read, why did you start blogging?
Originally, it was just a way of keeping track of what books and reviews I had done. It quickly got a life of its own and I started asking for help!
How long have you been blogging?
The very first post was dated 23rd November 2013
Where is you blog’s home? US or abroad?
We cover both – I am living in Germany; Debbie, Angi and Helen are in the UK; and Amy is in the US
What’s your favorite book?
How the hell am I supposed to choose just one?!?! If I really had to, I would say Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey. This is the first Fantasy book I read, which also sparked my interest in reading “properly”. It is one I have read countless times and still love.
What’s your favorite genre?
Fantasy, closely followed by Paranormal Romance
Is there any specific genre that you don’t care to read?
Horror – I just can’t do it. My imagination runs wild and I can’t sleep!
What is the one thing about your blog that you think makes it stand out among the other blogs?
I have absolutely no idea. We received a lovely compliment from someone via #IABBConfessions last Thursday, when someone said that we had gone above and beyond the call of duty. That absolutely made my day and we all appreciated it.
What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
Finding and helping new authors. I know it sounds blasé, but it’s true. I’ve found some great authors whilst doing promotions, tours and reviews. I’m also lucky enough to call some of them friend now.
When you aren’t busy with your blog, what do you enjoy doing?
I’m a stay at home mum who also writes under a pen name, so my time is split between being there for my children and trying to write my next book.
What would you like the whole world to know about your blog?
No – because if I couldn’t help everyone, I’d feel awful!
Debbie:
Aside from loving to read, why did you start blogging?
I got dragged kicking and screaming into it! Merissa was looking to expand her personal blog, then called For The Love Of Books, and asked me to come aboard. The rest, as they say, is history!
How long have you been blogging?
I joined Goodreads in June 2012, so about 4 years. I read for the blog, rather than do the blogging.
Where is you blog’s home? US or abroad?
I'm UK based, but the blog base is Germany
What’s your favorite book?
I cannot answer that, because I would be here all day BUT my latest five star read, which will be my current favourite till the next 5 star read is Losing Faith by Scotty Cade.
What’s your favorite genre?
Pre-kindle days, it was always horror or crime/thriller but since I got my kindle and discovered all the free books, if forced to pin it down, I'd say paranormal and all its subgenres.
Is there any specific genre that you don’t care to read?
Zombies. And the step brother romances. Nuh-uh! No Ma'am! Young/New adult is a bit hit and miss as is contemporary.
What is the one thing about your blog that you think makes it stand out among the other blogs?
If we can fit you in, we will! And we don't need you to be an established author, brand new authors are always welcome. If your blurb is good, one of us will read it!
What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
Finding those brand new authors and giving them a boost, making new friends along the way.
When you aren’t busy with your blog, what do you enjoy doing?
I have a home to run, with three cats and a teenager who allow me to live there so long as I keep them fed! I also sew patchwork blankets, which is great for listening to books at the same time!
What would you like the whole world to know about your blog?
We are a friendly bunch, always polite and respectful. No one will slate you or your book, but we'll simply say what we liked or didn't. Come say hello, you'll see :-)
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