Category Archives: Blogger Events

August BAND: Non-Fiction Discovery

Bloggers’ Alliance of Non-Fiction Devotees (BAND) is a project to “advocate non-fiction as a non-chore,” and is a joint effort with Amy, Anastasia, Ash, Joy, Kim, Kit, and myself. Any and everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to participate!  This month, Amy asks: How did you get into … Continue reading

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NERDS HEART YA: Dirty Little Secrets v. A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend

This is the second and FINAL post in my discussion with Ana for the second round of Nerds Heart YA. Check out part one of the conversation at her blog, then finish up here. Plot development Dirty Little Secrets: Ana: … Continue reading

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July BAND: Favorite Type of Non-Fiction

Bloggers’ Alliance of Non-Fiction Devotees (BAND) is a project to “advocate non-fiction as a non-chore,” and is a joint effort with Amy, Anastasia, Ash, Joy, Kim, Kit, and myself. Any and everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to participate!  This month, Kim asks: … Continue reading

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Book Expo America 2011: Superlatives

Best Spur of the Moment Idea: I accompanied Reagan on a quick shopping trip to a store on Broadway that sells merchandise from all the shows, and since we didn’t have anything else planned, she suggested we see Phantom of … Continue reading

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Exciting Opportunity!

Popping in to share some great news! Wallace and Tii have started a new feature: sign up to receive queries for review copies of books eligible for the 2011 Independent Literary Awards! If you sign up for the GLBTQ category … Continue reading

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READATHON: Ze End, with Mini-Reviews

END OF EVENT SURVEY 1. Which hour was most daunting for you? Around hour 16, when I finished my book and could NOT find another book I wanted to read. So I went to bed. 2. Could you list a … Continue reading

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READATHON Update: Hours 13-16

What I’m Reading Now: Nothing, because I can’t for the life of me decide what to read! Title of book(s) read since last update: Hello Kitty Must Die by Angela S. Choi Number of books read since you started: The … Continue reading

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READATHON: Hours 9-12 & Mid-Event Survey!

What I’m Reading Now: Hello Kitty Must Die by Angela S. Choi Title of book(s) read since last update: None! Number of books read since you started: The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans by Rick Geary I’m Dreaming of a … Continue reading

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READATHON: Hours 5-8, WITH BONUS CAT PHOTO

What I’m Reading Now: I’m not sure yet! I just finished a book and haven’t decided what to pick up next. Title of book(s) read since last update: I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas by Lewis Black (audio) Sleeping Murder … Continue reading

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READATHON: Hours 1-4

What I’m Reading Now: I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas by Lewis Black (audio) Sleeping Murder (A Miss Marple Mystery) by Agatha Christie Title of book(s) read since last update: The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans by Rick Geary Number … Continue reading

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