Last but most certainly not least, I would like to share The Twisted Book Curmudgeons. Neeny is an indie author who I met through other authors... and am so glad I have. She and I share an equally warped sense of humor and view of the world and life. Kelly, I met through Neeny! ♥ And that is just a couple of this great group!
Even though she's super busy with life, writing, and blogging, Neeny was kind enough to answer my interview...
Aside from loving to read, why did you start blogging?
Most of us are indie supporters, readers, and writers. We found people were always looking for reviews and we decided we could help. We approached people we knew who loved to read and reviewed. We asked them to join our group and review under our banner.
How long have you been blogging?
We’ve been blogging for a little over a year and we’ve grown exponentially. In terms of our numbers in the crew, followers, review applications, and the connections we’ve made. It’s actually been quite a journey. I didn’t expect to become so busy, but we’re not complaining.
Where is you blog’s home? US or abroad?
Our blog is registered abroad. It’s registered in Switzerland. At the moment, Cranky is the number one reviewer for Switzerland on Goodreads.
What’s your favorite book?
This is so hard! It’s like asking who is your favourite child. If I had to pick one, it’d be “the bone people” by Keri Hulme.
What’s your favorite genre?
I’m a mood reader. Personally, I’m not genre specific and will go with what appeals to me at the time. I do like a good romance. I like contemporary fiction, mystery-suspense, horror, and been known to pick up fantasy-paranormal.
For Cranky, the highest percentage of books we get review requests for is romance. It’s something like 70 percent. I have noticed the numbers of fantasy-paranormal creeping up, as well as mystery-suspense.
Is there any specific genre that you don’t care to read?
I don’t like Stockholm romances. They’re my least favourite. I don’t read them. In saying that, however, one of our crew’s greatest strengths (in my opinion) is that we have a diverse review group. So, what one person doesn’t like, someone else will love.
What is the one thing about your blog that you think makes it stand out among the other blogs?
I think there are a couple of things: we’re not genre specific. We review all genres, which means we’re open. As a group, this means we’re interacting with people who have a wide range of reading interests. I actually love that. I’ve picked up books and read outside my genre because of our reviewers’ enthusiasm for a book.
Also, we do gif reviews and they’re a lot of fun. It’s our signature. We love hunting for pictures that go with the theme of the book and review.
What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
I’d honestly say it’s been meeting people – both inside and outside our group. I interact with our review crew every day and they’ve become great friends and supporters. I’ve loved connecting with authors, other bloggers, and enthusiastic readers. It’s also great to know we’re helping people in the indie community.
When you aren’t busy with your blog, what do you enjoy doing?
Reading, walking, causing trouble on the Internet… hanging with family and friends, watching movies, and writing. I get to travel quite a bit, so I feel enormously lucky with my life.
What would you like the whole world to know about your blog?
We’re Cranky, but we’re not mean. We know our stuff and post reviews nearly every day. We’re honest and loyal and when we make promises, we keep them.
Aaah... the links...
We cannot forget to share the links to these wonderful curmudgeons. Find them... love them... maybe find a new book. ;-)
Website: http://twistedbookcur.blogspot.ch/
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