INTERVIEW WITH - MARIAH - "READER'S ADVENTURE BLOG"

As anybody who has read me reviews interviews or heard my comments on either my own radio program or where I have been a guest, you will know I am a great believer in what I call the "Small Blogger". These are the people who read, write and live books are "The 'Sham Wow' of Teen/YA literature", soaking up everything they can read. Today's guest is fairly new to blogging, and this interview I hope will encourage her and show others how much bloggers are appreciated by us authors.

Name, (name that you blog under) Mariah

Blog spot name, A Reader’s Adventure

Blog address:http://mariah-readingadventure.blogspot.com/

How long have you been blogging?

I have been blogging for about 2 months

What books do you read?

Mostly YA books but sometimes Middle Grade books as well

What is your favorite book and author of 2009?

So far I would say Eyes like Stars by Lisa Mantchev probably because I just read it and I loved it.

What is your favorite author/book of all time?

Beauty by Robin Mckinley

How many books do you have in your library?

About 200 (I use the library and buy the ones I really like)

How many books do you read a week?

About 7

Not counting yours, what is your favorite blog to follow?

The Story Siren http://www.thestorysiren.com

When is your favorite time/location to read?

Late at night when I should be asleep Location- in my bed

If you could be a character in any book who would that be and why?

Right now probably either Katsa from Graceling or Katniss from The Hunger Games because I really like both of those books but it would be really scary and I don’t think I would be as brave!

Have you ever thought about or actually written a book yourself?

I am attempting to write a book right now.

If you had a chance to advertise your blog in any way you could, what would you chose and why?

Having a bookstore support/advertise me because I love bookstores and what better way to connect with readers?

If you had a chance to interview any one author who would that be and why?

A really famous author like Judy Blume

If you had a chance what period of history would you live in

Probably the Elizabethan Era because I am fascinated with it even though it is not as great as it sometimes sounds what with no indoor plumbing!

What is one thing about you that readers might not know?

I am very shy and quiet in real life!

What would you like to change about you if you could?

I wish I was less introverted but it gives me more time to read!

Have you ever heard of a “Tree Kangaroo?”

Yes, and they are adorable

If people are interested in being a guest on your blog or sending a book to you and your

Through my email silverbookgirl@yahoo.com

Thank you so much for being my guest I always want to help YA bloggers, specially ones perhaps just starting out on the blogging trail.
Good luck to your future blogs as well as that book your writing.





Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

Interview With - Arianna - FroggieReviews Blogspot

As anybody who has read me reviews interviews or heard my comments on either my own radio program or where I have been a guest, you will know I am a great believer in what I call the "Small Blogger". These are the people who read, write and live books are "The 'Sham Wow' of Teen/YA literature", soaking up everything they can read. Today's guest is fairly new to blogging, and this interview I hope will encourage her and show others how much bloggers are appreciated by us authors.


Todays Guest: Arianna
blog spot: FroggieReviews
blog address: FroggieReviews.blogspot.com


How long have you been blogging?

Actually this is the first Book that I blogged about! That is kind of special then

What books do you read?

I read mostly mysteries, some romance, and some young adult. I also love fantasy. And retelling of the classic fairy tales

What is your favorite book and author of 2009?

Ah tough question because 2009 isn’t over yet! But I definitely enjoyed Across the Pond and probably Ridley Pearson’s Killer Summer! I also loved Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire Study by Maria Snyder.

What is your favorite author/book of all time?

Of all time? I have to choose…there are so many. I love James Patterson, Ridley Pearson, Dave Barry, Maggie Sefton, Joanna Carl, Cleo Coyle/Alice Kimberly, Laura Childs. As I said there are too many to choose!

How many books do you have in your library?

I have no idea but I have a library in my house…maybe 1500-3000…I’m not good at estimating.

How many books do you read a week?

Somewhere between 2-4.

Not counting yours, what is your favorite blog to follow?

readergirlreviews.blogspot.com she's one of my really good friends and I’m new to this whole blogging thing!

When is your favorite time/location to read?

Favorite time is after school and on the weekends ALL the time. And Location-the couch or anywhere I can get comfortable.

If you could be a character in any book who would that be and why?

Probably Hermione from Harry Potter. I know that is cliché but, I’m a lot like her with her showing the teachers up so that’s the most obvious choice.

Have you ever thought about or actually written a book yourself?

I’m currently writing my own book and I’m going to try to be done with it by October.

If you had a chance to advertise your blog in any way you could, what would you chose and why?

Make a little flyer and ask my friend who works at a bookstore to distribute it to the customers!

If you had a chance to interview any one author who would that be and why?

Well I have already did a short review with you, and I’m doing a short one with Ridley Pearson but I’d love to interview Laura Childs because her books are set in New Orleans and ever since going there, I’ve been fascinated with the culture and the ghost stories.

If you had a chance what period of history would you live in?

The Medieval times because I just love the thought of running around in a big huge castle in Europe

What is one thing about you that readers might not know?

I love watching sports on TV.

What would you like to change about you if you could?

This probably sounds really arrogant, but I love everything about me. I’ve learned to love my imperfections


Have you ever heard of a “Tree Kangaroo?”

No! What is it?

That I can help you with.... http://www.americazoo.com/goto/index/mammals/30.htm





Arianna, thank you for being my guest, good luck with your blog and with your writing.




Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

Radio Guest Show Trials

THE MANY SIDES OT BARRY EVA (STORYHEART)

Some of the issues one comes up against in doing blog radio programs happened to me yesterday. I don't normally do a show on a Thursday night, however owing to being part of a panel at a writers group meeting on Saturday I had booked an author for last night. The show as normal for my mid-week show was due to start at 6:30pm EST.
Just before 6pm I was checking my guest blog and web site to glean some useful information to use for chatting, when I noticed they had posted that the show was at 6:30 CST not EST. I contacted the agent of the author, and received confirmation that the guest now knew it was 6:30EST. This fact was confirmed by an update on the authors site.

Show time came and not sign of my guest, they had written about always being late for events, so I started the show and chatted about the guest. Five minutes went by still no sign. So as in past "no show" shows I carried on talking about various issues for the remaining thirty minutes.

I had a weird feeling that despite correcting the blog and the time, that my guest would still show up at 7:30 my time. So I opened a small 5min show and low and behold turn up they did.

Needles to say I have since received an apology for what the author sates her "blond" moment. Believe me it actually worse than that. When I cam to check out my thirty minute solo show I found that one of the kids gad used or played with my headphones and turned of the microphone, so I had thirty minutes of dead air. Which needless to say has since been deleted.

Just a little issue one sometimes has with radio shows.


Thank you
Barry (Storyheart)




Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

The Review High, Helps Writers Get By

What writer's heart does not beat a little faster, who's chest does not swell that little bit with pride when the receive a review. More so a review stating how much a person has enjoyed their work.

The review might come in many forms. A report on Amazon, an email, a comment on a blog or a kind word during a radio show.

Each in it's own way balances the knocks, pressure and heart ache when producing the finished product. The hours bend over a keyboard, the re-writes, let alone the three ring circus that one goes through trying to get your work published.

I feel so humble reading the many words about my book that people have been kind enough to either post send me since my book came out last October. I am sure this has helped not only with the sales, but the publishers deciding to go from POD to being printed by a major printer and the book being placed in Ingram's.

This will mean the book by (I hope by end of July) will be available in book stores. The issue with many book stores or are they really book warehouses these day? Is that they want a credit back for any non sales. POD does not normally provide that, but from a publishing house it does. So if you like "Across the Pond" will be out there with the "Big Boys" by the end of July. No only that but any day now, it will be re-released with a fresh Press release which includes some of the things that have been said about it in it's first 8 months of publication.

I must have received well over a hundred reviews of the book, with my total on Amazon currently standing at 82, which to me is fantastic. YET!!!! even as I am writing this blog, I went to check the count and low and behold a fresh review has just arrived. So make it 83 on Amazon.

This is from the latest review...

"This book combines humor, conflict and romance into a story that everyone will enjoy. I really enjoyed this book, and I am certain my daughter will too."

The fantastic thing to me is that these reviews come from people from the age to ten to eighty year olds. As anybody who has heard be on radio or red some of my blogs will know. I am not one for "pigeon holing" books into genres. To me if a person enjoys the book what does it matter their age.

The thrill of reading that a mother has enjoyed a book as much as the child they purchased it for is as pleasing as others reviews that compare me to “a modern day Judy Blume”.

When a person writes that “Across the Pond” has been placed in the same category along side books like “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” What more can you ask for.

As I started of saying at the top of this blog.

"What writer's heart does not beat a little faster, who's chest does not swell that little bit with pride when the receive a review."

I for one am so very grateful for every last word.


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Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

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