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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
He had to bide his time, or his plan would fall apart. It had taken him eight years to track down Marissa, and eight months to develop his plan-a plan to keep them from ever being separated again.
Kindle 1% (galley)
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Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour. According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Author-galley WOW Tours
Sparkpoint Studio LLC Gina @ Hott Books (signed!)
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Wow…did this week fly by, well at it felt like it to me. Good morning Sunday Saloners. Hope you had a productive week reading and blogging. As far as my week goes, let’s get started.
Reading: I only read one book this week, not because of the content, but because I spent too much time at the computer and taking care of other matters. I also got quite a few books this week, but I will share those tomorrow with Mailbox Monday.
Blogging: OK..there is an elephant in the room and I am sure this will be the topic of discussion today. I only found out about it through 2 of my blogging buddies or I wouldn’t have even known what was going on since I have never visited, at least I don’t think I have, the blogs affected. And the topic is plagiarism. I am not going to relate the situation as I don’t know all the details but will say that someone was caught copying another’s blog. And Gina from Hott Books, also wrote about reviewers getting paid to write 5 star reviews.
I’m not going to address all the drama associated with the specifics but would like to state my overall general feelings on both issues. And that is true sadness and much disappointment.
First… on the paid for trumped up reviews that are posted on certain sites. Shame on you for deceiving the public that read your reviews in making their decisions to purchase a book. Before I became a part of this community, I did take into account reviews written by others when I wasn’t sure if I wanted to purchase a book or not. Now that I am part of this community of book bloggers, I 100% rely on other bloggers’ reviews. But after 2+ years, I am almost positive I know who the credible, honest, professional bloggers are and they are the ones that have made my TBR list grow to the point that I have renamed it to “hopefully in my lifetime TBR list”. Do I think the bad apples will hurt book bloggers in general. Unfortunately, yes, for a while until they get caught. The honest book bloggers that review with integrity may not be believed by the general public. But eventually people will see the same name, always giving every book a 5 rating because we all know that not every book is for every person and we have all had those 1 and 2 rated books. And for those paying for 5 star reviews, it will catch up with you. The truth will come out regarding the work. A friend of mine told me a long time, everyone digs their own grave, especially when they are doing wrong, and she is so right. I have seen it happen too many times to the guilty parties. There is Karma!!
And now the big topic of the week, plagiarism. Again, sadness, disappointment and some naivety. When I first started, my mentor Vicki from I’d Rather Be Reading At The Beach, told me that the “nicest bloggers were book bloggers” and I have found that to be 100% true. I have considered this community one big international book club and still do. Plagiarism, I don’t get it? Why? Most of us are copyrighted and personally, at least for me, I feel that is in place from the general public. But if another book blogger asks if they can borrow, likes something on my blog or if they can link back to me, my answer is always a yes. Matter of fact, I take it as a compliment. I just recently saw something on someone’s blog that I liked and emailed her to ask permission if she would mind if I could use a similar format. That’s just everyday courtesy, at least that’s what I think. Aren’t we book bloggers that have a great passion for books and want to share our thoughts on different books? This is a hobby with incredible people interacting because we love to read. But plagiarism, again I ask why? Maybe I’m missing something or like I said, just plain naive.
What are your thoughts about these 2 topics?
Hope you have a great week!! I know I will, but more on that in a couple of days.
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From An Island Life:
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
MY QUESTION:
When going on vacation and/or away for business
travel, how far in advance do you start packing?
Today’s question:
A while ago, I interviewed my readers for a change, and my final question was, “What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask?” I got some great responses and will be picking out some of the questions from time to time to ask the rest of you. Like now.
Two people asked a similar question:
Charlie Quillen asks:
Has a book ever inspired you to change anything in your life, fiction or non-fiction alike?
My response:
I would say yes, a lot of books. I take away and/or find something in many fictional books and memoirs that I can either relate to, as far as the premise or characters and that also create thought provoking thoughts.
Three books come to mind that I have recently read. Two were fictional, but the premises were controversial moral issues that both educated and enlightened me whereas my original standpoint was waivered. Betty’s (Little Basement Garden by Laurel Dewey, which is about medicinal marijuana and acceptance of it, and The Volunteer by Barbara Taylor Sissel, which deals with the death penalty.
The third book is a memoir, that truly touched me to the core. A book that will stay with me for quite some time. Ragdoll Redeemed: Growing Up In The Shadow of Marilyn Monroe by Dawn Novotny. The author shares a very traumatic childhood into adulthood life and how she fights back to regain her life. Ms. Novotny was victimized and has dealt with issues that are so profound but has the courage and will to change her past to become a happy, forgiving and content person today. This book is the one that mostly changed my life. There were so many issues, thankfully not to the degree that the author had to face, that paralleled my own life. And in some of those instances, I am trying to mirror the author’s courage and outlook that has inspired me to live each day differently. I can’t stress enough, how good this book is. But on June 7th, mark your calendars, she will be a guest here where you can meet her, read a little about her journey through life and even get a chance to win a copy of this amazing book. This book is such a must read!!!
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Now, when I try to remember Jamie’s face, I see only the horrified expression he wore the night baby died: the wide eyes, the trembling bottom lip, the pale face, the disbleieving twisting of the head from shoulder to shoulder.
Kindle: 16%
