Book Blogger Posts Round Up
A collection of blog posts by book bloggers
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Looking for new bookish content to read? Want to discover some new book bloggers to follow? Look no further!
I introduced this new feature here on the blog in May 2021 to showcase blog posts by other book bloggers. I'll be linking up a variety of blog posts so hopefully there will be something to suit all tastes.
The following posts were submitted for inclusion in this round up via my Twitter, where I asked for posts. I'll be continuing to do this every month.
Why?
Because I like reading blog posts by other book bloggers and thought you might too. Finding the time to scan through various social media feeds to find suitable content can take up valuable time though and so I figured I'd make it easier and put together a collection here on the blog.
My plan is to include a wide variety of content so there's something for everyone. You'll find book reviews, interviews, discussion pieces and more...
Want to be included in future round ups? Follow my Twitter profile and keep an eye out for the submission tweet.
September 2022 Book Blogger Round Up
@ReadingLadiesBC reviewed The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson. "Overall, The Lost Ticket is an endearing and delightful story with tender themes that might bring a tear or two to your eyes. Recommended for fans of women’s fiction (closed-door romance), for readers who love heartfelt stories and multigenerational friendship, and for book clubs." Read the full review here.
@alitescape reviewed Tell Me An Ending by Jo Harkin. "TELL ME AN ENDING broaches the philosophical question of whether our memories define us, or we define our memories. It questions whether we can truly be ourselves if we wipe the experiences that influence our daily perceptions and decisions. This dystopian fiction follows the lives of four characters who eventually realize they or a loved one had agreed to remove certain memories. As they grapple with this knowledge they must decide whether to recover those memories, a choice fraught with potential mental health implications." Read the full review here.
What bookish blog posts did you enjoy reading in September? Have a favourite book you read in September that you want to share?
In case you missed it, don't forget to check out the August Round Up for even more great bookish posts by different book bloggers.
Question of the Day
Questions and Answers About Book Blogging
I recently started a new series of posts on my Twitter asking a question of the day. The idea behind it is to get chatting more about book blogging and everything involved with being a book blogger.
I'll be showcasing answers to the questions in a series of blog posts here on www.JoLinsdell.com so we can develop the conversation even more and go into more detail.
Advice To My Younger Blogger Self
Don't stress about it. You can't do everything so just do what you can and celebrate the progress you're making.
Trust your instincts.
It's OK to say no. Don't feel like you have to agree to everything and everyone. Be selective and do posts that you want to do.
The same applies to the books you read. You don't have to read books you don't want to. It's OK to turn down doing a review if you don't think the book is for you or if you don't have time to read them all.
Also don't feel under pressure to read within a certain amount of time. Sure you'll get review requests asking for specific deadlines if it's part of a book tour for example, but for the others don't stress about it. You'll read and review when you can.
Remember that everyone reads at their own pace. It's not a race. Just enjoy your books and sharing about them.
Don't compare yourself to others. We're all at different points in our journeys and not all of us have the same goals anyway. Just be you!
What advice would you give your younger blogger self?
What the Book Blogging Community had to say:
Don't take things so seriously. Enjoy the ride. @AbsurdiaJohn
I would say don't be afraid to say what you think ☺ @nsfordwriter
Connect with other bloggers in your niche. You’ll appreciate the support and find the JOY! @ReadingLadiesBC
Your mother's desperation for you to earn money from a hobby is not your fault.
Boomer: why do I have to read all your book posts? Me: you can ignore if you want 2weeks later: Boomer: read any good books recently? Me: read the fecking reviews you've complained about getting @brumnordie
I would say don't get overwhelmed after making commitments that you cannot fulfill. Earlier I would accept all requests and then stress out. Now I've learned to prioritize.@bookbugworld
Exactly what I was going to say.
And to not fill all your time with tours (I love them) and have time to read your own books.
And don't overwhelm yourself with needing to blog/posy to a schedule.
What advice would you give your younger blogger self? What would you do differently if you could go back in time and start over? Join the conversation in the comments section.
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Book Spotlight: Rising Shadows by Phillip Blackwater
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Today I'm part of a virtual book tour organised by The Write Reads for Rising Shadows by Phillip Blackwater. The tour for ‘Rising Shadows’ will run from 25th September to 5th October 2022.
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 342 Pages
Publishing: 14th August 2020
Book synopsis for Rising Shadows by Phillip Blackwater
As tension rises between the southern and northern nations of the small continent of Exitium in the world of Anteris, the Elves turn to their eastern neighbors, the Humans, for help. They wish to learn the ways of combat, which they are not accustomed to, for they have always wielded a power far greater than forged steel. The Shards of Creation, mystical artifacts of great and virtually infinite power, have always been their prized weapon, but times have changed. They now face the same threat as the Humans: the southern nation known as the Ethula.
Wariel Ritch, general of the Human army, will take upon his shoulders this burden. But when a shadow of a past long forgotten threatens what little stability is left in the world, he will have to leave everything behind to stop it. Medregal Tergrast, an Ethulan king, dead for a thousand years, plans his return to the world of the living to gain back his former glory and finally fulfill his destiny by gaining control of the Shards of Creation. But is he really the threat people make him out to be?
In the meantime, in the bowels of the Human Kingdom, the reign of Dana Crystaloak is put into jeopardy when people around her start questioning her decisions. If she falls, war could break out across all lands.
Where to find Rising Shadows by Phillip Blackwater online:
About the author
If you found your way here, then you must already know I love to write. I am a fan of fiction, mostly fantasy, sci-fi, and post-apocalyptic (amongst others), and in all its forms, whether it is books, video games, movies, or tv-shows.
The first time I truly realized how much I loved fiction, was through The Lord of the Rings' movies (like probably a lot of people). Since then, I traveled to so many different worlds: Halo, Mass Effect, Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, Witcher, and Fallout (to only name a few). It made me want to explore my own imagination and see what worlds I could create. This is what led me, among other things, to writing.
What can you expect from my books? I don’t bother myself trying to be a flowery writer, I want my writing to be available to everyone. And what I want above all when people read my books, is for them to have a good time and some fun. This is what truly matters to me.
When I’m not writing, I am: A husband. A father of three cats. Reading, gaming, or watching movies and tv shows. A big hockey fan. And when I’m done with all of that, I’m a big geek and collect a lot of stuff (No, I’m not a hoarder, I swear!).
Full novels will all be available on Amazon, and short stories, artwork, or anything else will all be available on my website: phillipblackwater.com.
You can follow my Twitter (@phil_blackwater) or my Instagram (@phil_blackwater), or register to the newsletter on my website, to know when new stories are available.
You can find the full tour schedule at https://readtoramble.com/tour-schedule-rising-shadows-1-the-pillar-of-creation-by-phillip-blackwater/
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Blogging
Questions and Answers About Book Blogging
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I recently started a new series of posts on my Twitter asking a question of the day. The idea behind it is to get chatting more about book blogging and everything involved with being a book blogger.
I'll be showcasing answers to the questions in a series of blog posts here on www.JoLinsdell.com so we can develop the conversation even more and go into more detail.
For this post we're looking into myths about book blogging.
Myths about book blogging
ARCs and New Releases
One common misconception about book blogging is that you have to review ARCs and new releases in order to have a following and high stats. That is definitely not the case. Some of my highest viewed reviews have been for books that have been around for years.
Need to review books
In order to be a book blogger you need to post about books. Blog posts aren't limited to book reviews though. Book bloggers also post a wide variety of other content types like author interviews, round up posts, lists, and more... If the posts are connected to books and reading then it's still a book blog.
Owning a lot of books
That you need to own huge amounts of books to be able to consider yourself a book blogger. Not everyone has the budget to be able to afford to buy large amounts of books and that's OK because book blogging isn't about who bought the most books. It's about spreading the love of reading. The books you review can be purchased, review copies, borrowed from the library or other bookworm friends, or ebooks downloaded on free days from Amazon or other online bookstores.
What are some misconceptions people may have about book blogging?
What the Book Blogging Community had to say:
That it is a way to get free books! Yep, you do, but not as many as you'd like to think! @FantasyBookNerd
We get paid for reviews or reviews aren't honest if the book was gifted/for a tour. @cats_herding
We make money out of it
hahahah
Some have affiliate links but not all
I get nothing and the actual books and website and time costs a fair bit.
@SifaPoulton
That it's easy and hardly takes any time at all! @redhead5318
I second Andrea’s response - it’s easy and takes little time. @tessasbookblog
What are some of the misconceptions you think people have about book blogging? What do you think are some book blogging myths that should be debunked? Join in the discussion in the comments section.
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