Friday Blog Hops {10.07.11}

Hosted by Crazy-for-Books

“It’s time to spread some love beyond the borders of the Book Blogger Hop! This week, we aren’t answering a question. We are spotlighting our fellow bloggers. Find your favorite(s) author interview(s), guest post(s), book review(s), or bookish article(s) that ANOTHER BOOK BLOGGER featured on their site recently and tell us why you love it/them! As an additional challenge, find your favorite one of EACH of the categories above and spotlight all 4 (interview, guest post, review, article).”

Interview 

After Obsession by Carrie Jones and Steve

{Ashley Suzanne}

Guest Post 

The Vision by Jen Nadol 

{Reading Teen}

Review 

The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton 

{The Story Siren}

"If you could pick one character in a book, movie, or television show to swap places with, who would it be?"

Hmmm. These are always the toughies. I would probably have to say that I would like to swap places with Lois Lane off of Smallville. She has a kick-butt attitude and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes and knows is right. She also gets the man in the end, even though it may not work out, but hey at least she gets what she wants {I think, I haven't gotten that far in the series...so}.

I want to know your thoughts! Make sure to leave a comment with your blog hop or some place where I can stalk follow you back :] Don't forget to check out the awesome giveaways happening at the top right hand corner!

Peace. Love. Paris!

Ashley Suzanne

Friday Follow {8.25.11}

Which mythical creature do I wish would come out my closet?

HAHAHA. Love this question! I know is silly and girly of me, but I would love a werewolf to come outta my closet. Not the deformed weird looking ones, but the Taylor Lautner ones. Not exactly Taylor Lautner (even though he is totally smexy), but more like Jacob in Twilight (before he started whining for Bella, I mean c'mon who wants a were that is whiny? Not I.)

Join the hop here!

“Non-book-related this week!! Do you have pets?”


I do! I have a cute lil furbaby known as Skittles. She is a chihuahua and she is about 8 years old in human years. Here is a picture of her. She is my reading buddy and my shadow. She follows me around everywhere!

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Make sure to leave your links in your comment so that I can follow you back. Feel free to leave Facebook, Twitter, and/or Goodreads links.

Happy Hopping!

-A

Follow Friday {8.19.11}

Hosted by Parajunkee.

If I could write myself a part in a book, what book would it be and what role would I play?

I would definitely write myself into an action packed book where the girl is the heroine and falls in love with a hot guy while trying to save the world. I would probably be like Max in the Maximum Ride books, because she kicks major booty!

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What is the longest book that I have read?

For me it would probably be the Twilight series.

Make sure to leave your blog link in the comments so that I can follow you back. If you do not have a blog then simply leave a twitter or Facebook page link.

Happy Hopping!

-A

Friday Follow {8.12.11}

This is hosted by Crazy-for-Books.

“Let’s talk crazy book titles! Highlight one or two (or as many as you like!) titles in your personal collection that have the most interesting titles! If you can’t find any, feel free to find one on the internet!”

I would probably have to go with Bunhead by Sophie Flack. I think the name is strange and funny.

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How have your reading habits changed since you were a teen. If you are still a teen then what new genres are you in love with?

Since I am only 20 I still consider myself a teen, so I mainly love YA fantasy and paranormal genres, but I occasionally will read some romance.

Make sure to leave your blog address in the comments so that I can follow you back.

Happy Hopping,

-A

Friday Follow + Blog Hop! {8.5.11}

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“What is the one ARC you would love to get your hands on right now?”

I would love to get my hands on Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer. I read Nightshade and I just received Wolfsbane. Now I just have to wait for Blood rose :]

The book that most influenced my life would have to be The Harry Potter series, because they made me become a more avid reader. I remember reading them when I was younger and I really enjoyed them. I also enjoyed the Seventh Tower series by Garth Nix.

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Also make sure to leave your blog URL in the comments so that I can come visit :]

Let's do the hop!

-A

Friday Follow {7.29.11}

Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Crazy-For-Books.

"Highlight one book that you received this book that you are ready to dig into!"

When Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemies, she’s certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer—one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack—and the man—she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

I am so excited and I cannot wait! 

What is your answer? {Leave your blog URL so that I can follow you back!}

-A

Friday Blog Hops {7.22.11}

I know these are a little early, but in my defense I have to work 7A-7P tomorrow and I didn't want to be extremely behind so here you go.

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Q. Name 3 authors that you would love to sit down and spend an hour or a meal with just talking about either their books or get advice on writing from?

A. I would love to sit down with Melissa Marr, Cassandra Clare, and Maggie Stifevater :]

Who will you follow?

-A

Follow Friday 7.14.2011

What are you doing when you are not reading? 

When I am not reading I blog! I also work and go to school also :]

How/Where do you get your books? Do you buy them or go to the library? Is there a certain website you use like paperbackswap?

I usually receive my books from different publishers (sometimes :]), but most of the time I get them from thrift stores, yard sales, Goodreads swap, and occasionally the library. 


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-A 

Friday's Question?

Have you ever received a TV and then got home and realized you didn't have anything to put it on? I have. CSN has the amazing TV stands that can put an end to this problem. No more watching the TV that is setting on the ground below eye view, hello to watching TV from a new level.

So my Friday question to you all is...what is your TV currently setting on? Any tutorials or ideas on how to spruce up your TV or stand?

I hope everyone participates and I also wanted to remind you of my upcoming CSN review and the Dreaming of Books Giveaway hop located in the top right sidebar.

Friday Blog Hop [22]

What are your new years book blogging resolutions?

My new year's book blogging resolution would have to be...Make time to read! I always get so caught up with school and blogging that I forget to take time out to read and then I get swamped with books that are needing reviews!

My question for you all is...How do you manage to find time between life and reading?

Make sure to leave your blog URL so that I can follow you back!

Merry Christmas!! Friday Hops [21]

Merry Christmas!!

 

Friday Blog Hops [20]

 

 

"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"

 

I believe that the characters are the most important to me. I don't want to read a book that has bad characters. I want my characters that I read about to be fun and where I can relate with them.

 

Don't forget to stop by newest blog and enter the giveaway as well as visit my Etsy shop! 

 

Friday Follows!

Join us this Friday at Parajunkee's Friday Follow! I hope to see you there!



"What is the thing you like most about reading book blogs?  Is it the reviews, author guest posts, articles, giveaways, or something else entirely?"

All of the above! I love everything about reading book blogs. Getting new book suggestions, meeting new friends who have the same passions that I do, and oh yeah - receiving free books ;]
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Friday Blog Hops 11.4.10

"What are your feelings on losing followers? Have you ever stopped following a blog?"

I absolutely hate losing followers! I agree with Jen about everything she says. I feel the same about the people that comment and the GFC number are completely different things. As far as stopped following a blog - I am sad to say that I have. Most of the time I do it to the ones that are no longer updating.

What are your thoughts on this topic? 

Friday Blog Hops!

 

"Where is your favorite place to read? Curled up on the sofa, in bed, in the garden?"

My favorite place to read is curled up anywhere. I love reading on the sofa, in the bed, in the tub or in the pool on a sunny day floating on a float :D

 

A Glimpse at My 20th BDAY GIVEAWAY! + a chance for EXTRA ENTRIES!

I thought it would be a great idea to share with all my readers what I have planned for my 20th Birthday on November 13th.

Here is a glimpse at what will be up for grabs. This is not all of the things seeing how I am still in the process of tying some knots with other donators :D

- bookmarks and bookplates courtesy of Jen Nadol

- Bancroft Press (titles may include Butterflies in May, Thanksgiving at the Inn, etc.)

$80 shopping spree!

Organizer of choice! 

Bookmark maybe?

Journal of choice! 

Brand New (Hardback) copy of Firelight courtesy of me!

- Brand new copy of Clockwork Angel, poster, bookmarks

- *SIGNED* Personal Demon by Kelly Armstrong

loads of swag and sugary goodies from me and various authors such as Wendy Delsol, Sophie jordan, Laura Stamps, and many more!

How would you like to receive EXTRA ENTRIES?

Right now I am in the need of a button to spread around. If any of you would be interested in making one then I will send you each a swag pack as well as give you extra entries! All you will need to do is make me a button to use for the event. It will need to include I unique title such as:

Look Who’s Turning 20! 300+ Follower GIVEAWAY! Nov 13- Dec 13th.

Something along those lines. I am leaving it completely up to you. Be as creative as possible. Winner will be chose by me!

RULES:

- You can make however many buttons you want just make sure to enter Mr. Linky with the link to your picture.

- International [Because the giveaway will be partially international.]

- Giveaway will end Oct 24!

So now what will you get for participating in this giveaway?

- Winner will receive +20 extra points + a bigger swag/goodie pack

- Everyone who participates will receive +10 extra points per person + a swag pack!

The swag packs will include some signed swag of The Stork, as well as some others that are unsigned, also will come with sugary goodies of your choosing!

If you are interested in creating a button then you can add your entry to the Mr. linky here!

Please spread the word! It will not gain you extra entries, but it will mean the world to me!

Help me celebrate and make the best of my reaching another decade :D

 

Happy Reading!

Friday Blog Hops!

How do you spread the word about your blog?
(e.g. Social Networking sites, Book Blog Directories, comments on other blogs...)

My Answer: I spread the word any way I can :D Facebook, Twitter, Word of mouth, book blog directories. The whole 9 yards.

 

 

Happy Reading!

 

 

Friday Blog Hops 09.24.10

Oh no! I forgot today was Friday :( Oh well number 200 and something will be fine :D

Question: “When you write reviews, do you write them as you are reading or wait until you have read the entire book?”

Answer: I usually wait until I finish the book. I really struggle sometimes with writing a review, because I don’t want to give away much of the story and I sometimes wind up being confusing. Any tips?

  Question: What is your high fashion book? --- translation --- best book cover ever.

Answer: That is an extremely hard question. As of right now I like the cover of Angel by L.A. Weatherly, but I just saw it. Trust me it will change as I look around. I really like covers that stand out and are colorful :D

I can’t wait to hear what everyone else said.

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Giveaways!

 

5 copies = 5 winners ~ Ends 10/1

2 packs of 30ct = 1 winner ~ Ends 9/29

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