Dec 08 2008
Meet Go Read a Damn Book
Blog Name: Go Read a Damn Book
Blog URL: http://gradb.wordpress.com
RSS or Atom Feed Address: http://gradb.wordpress.com/feed
Blog Owner: Mike Gottert
1. What motivated you to create a book review blog?
I wanted to practice writing and since I read a lot of books, it seemed like a good idea.
2. What do you find most rewarding about book reviewing?
When someone reads a books (and enjoys) it because of my review.
3. What types of books do you review?
I review whatever I happens to feel like reading. I tend to mostly read and review SF, history (especially military history), and terrorism related non-fiction.
4. In what genre do you consider yourself to have the most expertise?
Terrorism-related
5. Is there any type of book that you absolutely will not review?
Romance
6. Do you accept submissions from self-published authors?
Yes
7. Do you accept PDF versions or e-books for review?
No
8. Can an author guest blog for you?
Probably
9. Do you host book giveaways?
No
10. Do you interview authors?
I haven’t but I would.
11. Do you ever host stops on an organized book tour?
I haven’t but I might in the future.
12. What is the average turnaround time for a review, from the time the book arrives in your mailbox until the review is posted?
It varies depending on what else I have going on in my life but I try to keep it under a month or so. If someone needed something in a specific timeframe they would need to let me know beforehand.
13. Do you cross-post reviews to Amazon or other sites?
Sometimes.
14. Will you notify an author by email when a review is posted?
Yes
15. Do you have any specific requirements for review submission?
No
16. Where can authors submit review queries and to whom should they be addressed?
Mike Gottert
