I hope every one's New Year is great so far. Myself? Well, 2011 decided to get a few last kicks in on its way out the door. My car's radiator cracked the day after we got home from our trip, I caught a cold that had me flat on my back until yesterday, and my dog hurt herself while we were traveling, so a trip to the vet was in order.
But all things have been taken care of and I'm remaining optimistic that 2012 will be a better, more positive year.
I am so thrilled by the comments I've received on Books N Beans in the last few months. I'm hoping to make it even more interesting for authors and followers alike in 2012.
I know it's been kind of business as usual around here lately with nothing but reviews, and I've missed what I think of as the "fun" stuff. So in 2012, you can expect BNB to get back to posting the miscellaneous (the musings, the recipes, the words, the quotes, etc).
Also, there have been offers for Guest Blog Posts made, but you'll have to keep reading to see who's taken up the challenge. (wink). The hope is that BNB can provide opportunities where the reader can get to know the authors a more personal level.
I haven't forgotten the promised giveaways either. This Friday (Jan 6th), the Find it Friday post will have all the official details of the giveaways that will be offered here at Books N Beans. The first giveaway will be on Friday, January 13th. You will always be able to find the "official" FIF information on the sticky note at the top of the blog.
No, I haven't forgotten that Books N Beans is a virtual book cafe, so there will continue to be books showcased (reviewed) on Saturdays, and their authors spotlighted on Sunday.
As thrilling as it is to have people give positive feedback on BNB, sitting on the laurels is not going to happen. In the process of being implemented is Books N Beans as a Goodreads Group. If we're a virtual book cafe, then we need somewhere that allows us more chat-ability. Right?
Also there is the possibility of a Facebook page for Books N Beans. I will admit some hesitancy on this one. We'll see.
But on a more immediate note, the review for A Dark Blonde by David H. Fears will be posted no later than tomorrow. Be sure to check back for that.
Also, I haven't forgotten An Angel with Fur or The Geronimo Breach by Russell Blake either. So make sure you check back for his two books' reviews.
As I said there will be authors and books featured on the weekends still. Some of them have opted to do guest blog spots and/or giveaways of their titles. You definitely want to make sure you're keeping in touch for all of that.
Here's what BNB will showcasing and who will be spotlighted in January:
The Secret of Lies by Barbara Forte Abate
Bobby Slater's World by Hugh Centerville
Patriote Peril by Thomas Thorpe
Rackle's Tub by Dorian Martin
I hope you're as excited as I am for this eclectic group of reads!
I'm really looking forward to a great year in 2012. If you have any ideas or things you'd like BNB to do, please let me know. I hope to see you around BNB often and I sincerely want you to enjoy the time you're here.
Here's to a great New Year, and Keep Reading!
But all things have been taken care of and I'm remaining optimistic that 2012 will be a better, more positive year.
I am so thrilled by the comments I've received on Books N Beans in the last few months. I'm hoping to make it even more interesting for authors and followers alike in 2012.
I know it's been kind of business as usual around here lately with nothing but reviews, and I've missed what I think of as the "fun" stuff. So in 2012, you can expect BNB to get back to posting the miscellaneous (the musings, the recipes, the words, the quotes, etc).
Also, there have been offers for Guest Blog Posts made, but you'll have to keep reading to see who's taken up the challenge. (wink). The hope is that BNB can provide opportunities where the reader can get to know the authors a more personal level.
I haven't forgotten the promised giveaways either. This Friday (Jan 6th), the Find it Friday post will have all the official details of the giveaways that will be offered here at Books N Beans. The first giveaway will be on Friday, January 13th. You will always be able to find the "official" FIF information on the sticky note at the top of the blog.
No, I haven't forgotten that Books N Beans is a virtual book cafe, so there will continue to be books showcased (reviewed) on Saturdays, and their authors spotlighted on Sunday.
As thrilling as it is to have people give positive feedback on BNB, sitting on the laurels is not going to happen. In the process of being implemented is Books N Beans as a Goodreads Group. If we're a virtual book cafe, then we need somewhere that allows us more chat-ability. Right?
Also there is the possibility of a Facebook page for Books N Beans. I will admit some hesitancy on this one. We'll see.
But on a more immediate note, the review for A Dark Blonde by David H. Fears will be posted no later than tomorrow. Be sure to check back for that.
Also, I haven't forgotten An Angel with Fur or The Geronimo Breach by Russell Blake either. So make sure you check back for his two books' reviews.
As I said there will be authors and books featured on the weekends still. Some of them have opted to do guest blog spots and/or giveaways of their titles. You definitely want to make sure you're keeping in touch for all of that.
Here's what BNB will showcasing and who will be spotlighted in January:
The Secret of Lies by Barbara Forte Abate
Bobby Slater's World by Hugh Centerville
Patriote Peril by Thomas Thorpe
Rackle's Tub by Dorian Martin
I hope you're as excited as I am for this eclectic group of reads!
I'm really looking forward to a great year in 2012. If you have any ideas or things you'd like BNB to do, please let me know. I hope to see you around BNB often and I sincerely want you to enjoy the time you're here.
Here's to a great New Year, and Keep Reading!
