Nov 27 2008
Meet Book Reviews and Life
Blog Name: Book Reviews and Life
Blog URL: http//keener33.blogspot.com/
RSS or Atom Feed Address: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BookReviewsandLife
Blog Owner: Corinna Clark
1. What motivated you to create a book review blog?
I love to read and wanted to share my love of books and hopefully encourage people to try some of my favorite reads. Also it is hard sometimes to find a good book, and review sites help you to find some of the undiscovered treasures. I wanted to help others find those treasures.
2. What do you find most rewarding about book reviewing?
When someone says that they read my review and thought the book sounded great and will now read it.
3. What types of books do you review?
I read thrillers, comedies, horror, drama, young adult and Christian. I do not like to read romance, western or historical.
4. In what genre do you consider yourself to have the most expertise?
Perhaps Christian.
5. Is there any type of book that you absolutely will not review?
Probably not. Like I said, I usually steer away from historical, western and romance only because those books just don’t interest me.
6. Do you accept submissions from self-published authors?
I’ve never been approached by any, but would love the opportunity.
7. Do you accept PDF versions or e-books for review?
I haven’t ever tried them, but I would if the case arises.
8. Can an author guest blog for you?
I don’t see why not.
9. Do you host book giveaways?
I haven’t, not sure where or how to do so.
10. Do you interview authors?
I would love to, but again have never had the opportunity.
11. Do you ever host stops on an organized book tour?
Have not ever done that.
12. What is the average turnaround time for a review, from the time the book arrives in your mailbox until the review is posted?
If I have a great book, 2 days. If I’m not as into the book, 3 to 5 days.
13. Do you cross-post reviews to Amazon or other sites?
No
14. Will you notify an author by email when a review is posted?
I have never thought to do that, but sure I would.
15. Do you have any specific requirements for review submission?
I like to give enough information to pique interest in the book (if it is good) or enough to explain why I think the book is not good.
I then tell what I liked about the book or things that perhaps should have been tweaked. Then I rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being one if my favorite books.
16. Where can authors submit review queries and to whom should they be addressed?
Corinna Clark
I am a someone who really gets into a book. I relate to characters and almost become a part of the book. I see and feel things that are happening as I read.
