Dec 23 2008
Meet S. Krishna’s Books
Blog Name: S. Krishna’s Books
Blog URL: http://www.skrishnasbooks.com
RSS or Atom Feed Address: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SKrishnasBooks
Blog Owner: Swapna
1. What motivated you to create a book review blog?
I read A LOT and I needed a way to keep track of the books I’ve read. Plus I had been reading a lot of book blogs and thought “Hey, I can do this! It might be fun!” Plus I don’t know many people who read in my “real life” so I have no one to discuss the books I’ve read with. Book blogging is a great way to do that.
2. What do you find most rewarding about book reviewing?
Finding non-mainstream authors that I like and encouraging others to read their books. I love it when you find that gem of a book that few others have read and introduce it to an entire community. It’s nice to think that we actually can inspire someone to go out and buy a book and have an effect on sales.
3. What types of books do you review?
I review a lot of types. I’d say I primarily review chick lit/women’s fiction, but I’ve been reading less of that lately. I love historical fiction and contemporary fiction, especially multicultural books. I’ve also been getting into more YA fiction. I review some non-fiction as well (though it does take me longer to read than fiction).
4. In what genre do you consider yourself to have the most expertise?
Chick lit and historical fiction - I have read and reviewed a LOT of these.
5. Is there any type of book that you absolutely will not review?
Not really, but I’m very selective about what I review. I don’t feel like review books is a place to take chances in my reading, and I don’t want to waste an author’s or publicist’s time.
6. Do you accept submissions from self-published authors?
Generally, no. I have made exceptions, but they are few and far between.
7. Do you accept PDF versions or e-books for review?
Generally, no.
8. Can an author guest blog for you?
It depends. I know some authors offer to guest blog in place of a review to ease burdens on the reviewer’s time, but I would only accept a guest blog if I had actually reviewed the book. I try to stick with my original blog premise, talking about books I read. So if I’ve read a book, I’d love to have an author guest blog, but not in place of a review! (I hope that makes sense).
9. Do you host book giveaways?
Definitely. I always have a book giveaway going on. I give away my own books and also partner with authors and publishers on giveaways.
10. Do you interview authors?
I’ve only done one author interview, but I’m hoping to do more.
11. Do you ever host stops on an organized book tour?
Yes - I really enjoy book tours!
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 depends on the book - if it’s an ARC or prerelease copy, I will post the review on the release date. If that’s not possible, I’ll at least do it during the week of release. I try to review every book in a timely manner, but sometimes life and other review priorities get in the way.
13. Do you cross-post reviews to Amazon or other sites?
Yes, Amazon.com and LibraryThing.
14. Will you notify an author by email when a review is posted?
Yes, an author and a publicist, if I have the contact info.
15. Do you have any specific requirements for review submission?
Not really!
16. Where can authors submit review queries and to whom should they be addressed?
Swapna at skrishna AT skrishnasbooks DOT com
