Thursday, February 28, 2013

Follow Friday (3/1/2013)


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This weeks question:

Confess your blogger sins! Is there anything as a newbie blogger that you've done, that as you've gained more experience you were like -- oops?

My answer:

When I started I accepted like every review request I got. I had no idea what I was doing I was just so excited someone wanted me to read their book. I now do my best to read books that I’m pretty sure I will enjoy, and if I don’t have time to review a book I can ask the author if they want to do a promo or guest post with a giveaway.

Happy Hopping!
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20 comments:

  1. Zeee @ I Heart RomanceFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I think I am pretty much that way right now. Although I'm not technically a newbie blogger, I am a newbie book blogger!

    Old follower via GFC
    my FF @ I Heart Romance

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  2. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Sigh. That's what my problem is currently. I started my book blog in December and I think I'm going nutso in netgalley. They're going to hate me if I don't stay offline and read faster so I can review!
    New follower and from the FF, too!

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  3. LizzyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Yes, I definitely did the same thing! I ended up with books in genres that I had no intention of ever reading...like Christian fiction...totally not me.

    New GFC follower.

    My FF

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  4. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Review requests are so hard for me to turn down! I always feel bad for saying no, but then what good is it to say yes if I can't give it a proper read?

    Jessica @ Literary, etc
    (old follower)

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 1, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Seeing this one a lot! I actually didn't do this. A lot of the review requests I got were for books that weren't even paranormal, despite my review policy. And the ones I did get were never of any interest to me. Always felt guilty for ignoring said requests.

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  6. Seirra PoirierMarch 1, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Haha I did that luckily I ended up with some good books in genres I normally wouldn't read (which I now love!). But I'm also very selective now because I can't review everything especially if I'm not interested in it. Great FF :)
    Have a fantastic weekend!

    Old GFC Follower.

    My FF HERE.
    -Seirra @ Dear, Restless Reader

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  7. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Haha, That happened to me before! It was not a good thing.

    MY FF

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  8. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Yeah. it is definitely exciting when authors request you review their books, even if those books aren't one you'd normally be drawn to.

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  9. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    It is so easy to get drawn in and excited when they ask... and it's SO hard to say no. Great answer!

    My FF

    Brandy @ A Little of the Book Life
    New Follower

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  10. The Flashlight ReaderMarch 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I am still guilty of taking all review requests. I have such a hard time telling people no. :) old follower stopping by

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  11. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I almost did the same. I have to stop myself everytime. It's so hard!

    Here's my FF.
    New Follower via GFC. Happy Friday!

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  12. Unapologetic GingerMarch 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM

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  13. Unapologetic GingerMarch 1, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    You should see some of the books that ended up in my mailbox because of taking too many requests lol. There are other mistakes I'm still trying to avoid, like getting caught up in gaining followers. Here's my FF if you'd like to drop by, http://paigedanielsnguyen.blogspot.com/2013/03/feature-and-follow-friday.html

    New follower via GFC

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  14. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Good answer.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/feature-follow.html

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  15. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I'm definitely an excited reviewer lol. I really like the alternative that you offer the authors though!

    New Follower :)

    Christyn @ The Book Cafe

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  16. LisaILJMarch 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I actually like that idea. With a rare exception, I'm not looking for free books to read, I have enough books to read to last me years. I like your idea of doing an promo/guest post.

    My F&FF Feature & Follow Friday (#2)

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  17. Summer RossMarch 1, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I'm a new follower and think that is sound advice- choosing books you might like instead of taking them all on. Have a great weekend.

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  18. Lover Of RomanceMarch 1, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I was the same way when I first started!! I never thought of an alternative though...that is a good idea though. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  19. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    New Follower!

    Come See My F&F

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  20. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I am new to book blogging but love reading this for future advice. New Follower via GFC. Check out mine at bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com

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