I am very sorry for not posting a lot this week :( To make up for my short absence, I would like to introduce Jana from The Book Goddess! Her blog is really beautiful and I LOVE reading all her posts and reviews... it's a fab blog which you should definitely check out for sure :)
Hi Beverley, thanks for inviting me!
When and why did you decide to start a book blog?
I started my book blog on the 1st January 2012. After a year of fangirling and stalking everyone's blogs, creating my Goodreads and Twitter, I decided to make one. Also, I had about three (failed) blogs before I decided not to give up on The Book Goddess. And their names were all embarrassingly bad. Like really, what was going on in my mind when I decided I wanted (1) Inside Every Story, (2) Weaving Words, (3) Painting Pages for the names? Not that The Book Goddess is any better, mind you :)
Which blogs still continue to inspire you?
Katie from Katie's Book Blog, Harmony's Radiant Reads, and YA Sisterhood are just among a few. Katie is just so friendly and approachable, Harmony because she's the same age as me and her blog is pure awesome. Also, the YA Sisterhood because they host great tournaments and their reviews are very helpful and funny!
What are the best and worst things about book blogging?
The best things about book blogging, is sharing your love of books with other people. At school, I've only got one friend who reads books, and book blogging has introduced me to so many great people with the same passion and love for reading! The worst thing about blogging? I would have to say that it takes a LOT of your time. It takes dedication. Especially since I'm only 15 and doing my GCSE's examinations this year. Also, the fact that everyone has this opinion and believe that new bloggers are only creating a blog just to get ARCs or free books. Seriously, it's NOT that easy.
Well, I didn't really set out any ambitions or whatever when I started my blog, but I do hope (and want) to continue blogging about YA books for many years. I hope that I won't give up on it, and even though that there are times when school and college will make me super busy, I hope that I'll still continue to blog. I don't want to say that I want to have lots of followers or page views, but that would be a lie, I think everyone wants that, but you do realize that you just love blogging, and talking about books, even if you've got 10, 50 or 1,000 followers.
If you could spend the day with one author, who would you choose and why?
I think everyone kinda expects the answer to be J.K Rowling, or Stephenie Meyer, but I honestly only read the first Harry Potter, and I hate Twilight. Anyway, only recently (well, about 5 months ago), I discovered Jennifer L. Armentrout who wrote the Covenant series (Half-Blood, Pure, Deity, Apollyn) and the Lux series (Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Shadows). I just love her writing, and how she manages to make the simple plot into something that is original and fresh and HOT. She knows how to create sexual tension, and her kissing scenes are just so steamy, I needed to fan myself. She's also very friendly, and she gives up a lot of time to answer interviews (she's my first author interview actually!), and answer questions for her readers, while writing about a million books. She's got like 6 (or more) books coming out this year!
What genres do you enjoy reading and what are some of your favourite books?
I love all sorts of YA, but especially Dystopian, Paranormal, Fantasy, Contemporary and everything really. But a book has to be heavy on the romance for me to really enjoy it. Some of my recently favourite books are: Divergent, Obsidian, Shatter Me, Hallowed, Blood Red Road, and too many to list!
Do you think you are similar to any fictional characters?
Oh, this is hard. I think I'm quite a bit like Katy (Obsidian), Mara (Unbecoming of Mara Dyer), Clary (The Mortal Instruments series) in terms of personality.When Tris (Divergent) is being brave and selfish, then her too. Are there any books coming out in 2012 which you are really looking forward to read?
I'm really looking forward to Insurgent (Divergent #2)! I think everyone is really looking forward to that! Also, Something Like Normal (by Trish Doller) sounds like a really funny and strong contemporary. And I can't forget about Onyx (Lux #2), I need me some Daemon! There's lots more, but I'll be here forever if I list them all! LOL
What other hobbies do you have apart from reading and blogging?
I like painting, and drawing. If I need to take my mind off something, I think playing sports really does the job, and because I want to be a graphic designer, I sometimes mess around in Photoshop and Dreamweaver.And before you ask, my social life is non-existent, with loads of school work and my GCSE's coming up! I also write YA stories when I'm bored :P
What would be your dream job?
My dream job... Umm. Even though I'm 15 (nearly 16 in April!), I'm still quite unsure of what I want to do when I'm older. I do want to be a Graphic/Web Designer and to someday work in Publishing in probably the Editorial or Design department. But someday I also want to get published and be a YA author. I love making up characters and stories in my head, so Honestly, I don't really care about the money, I just want to do something I love and enjoy!
And finally, do you like daydreaming?
YES! There are mutiple occasions where I daydreamed during Chemistry, or Maths, that I got told off by my teacher. :)
QUICK-FIRE Q’S
Facebook or Twitter: Definitely Twitter. I don't even have Facebook.
Book or e-book: Umm. I'm I allowed both? Currently, I care for my Kindle like it's my baby. So e-books.
Early bird or night owl: Night owl.
Reading or blogging: I've been a bit lazy with reading, so.. Blogging!
Tea or coffee: Coffee
Pink or purple: Purple.
Summer or winter: Summer.
Thank you Jana!
Thanks for having me, Beverley! Love interviews! :D
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Hope you'll go along and check out Jana's blog! It's really amazing, I bet you'll love it :)
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