Hello, Ashley! I have noticed that you have, and a bunch of bloggers, have a mini-bio at the end of the posts. I was wondering if that’s a plug in you’re using or if you have to edit your functions file (?) or css. I’d […]
Month: August 2014
When It’s Okay to Start Requesting ARCs from Publishers
At what point in your blogging career is is appropriate to email a publisher about ARCs. I have used NetGalley for reviews as a smaller blog. But now that my blog had grown I was wondering when was a good time. Thank you! 🙂 Amber […]
Your Ideas from the LitRate Twitter Chat
As some of you know, on Thursday I hosted a #LitRate Twitter chat! We talked about ideas for the site, what happens if we don’t raise enough money, and I have a list full of new features all from YOU! I thought I’d do a […]
How to Use Font Awesome in Lists
If you haven’t already, please read How to Use Font Icons on Your WordPress Blog first. This tutorial requires that you have Font Awesome installed. Jessica sent in the following tutorial request: Hey Ashley, I was wonder how you use icons, such as the heart […]
Review: The Aftermath by Jen Alexander
The Aftermath came to me at a perfect time. I used to be the girl who would sit at home and play video games for 8 hours a day. In recent years it hasn’t quite been like that. I’ve been reading, blogging, and working and […]
The Best Way to Sort Review Archives
Hi Ashley! I just wanted to know your view on the best way to sort reviews. Should I do it by author’s last name, first name? Title? Rating?! I would love to do more than one way but I honestly don’t have the time for […]
3 Useful Tools for Choosing Your Blog Name
Choosing a blog name is DIFFICULT. It’s arguably the hardest part about starting a blog. The name is your brand, your future, and how people will remember you. Of course it’s possible to change your name in the future, but it can be a tough […]
Which Do You Love More: Reading or Blogging?
I love reading and I love blogging. But even more, I love doing both of those things together! But the other day I got around to wondering: if I had to choose, which one do I love more? I know, I know, it’s like asking […]
Italian Fairy Tale Wedding Photos (Volume II)
I already shared some graduation and wedding photos last week, but I just got a small portion of photos from my official photographer and had to share them!!! These photos really show how magical my wedding felt. 🙂 Also, the photographer informed me that ever […]
Books, Designs, Photos, & Feeling Bleh
New Books I got some fabulous new books this week that I’m REALLY excited about! It was Christmas on Edelweiss from HarperTeen! Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes Goodreads The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand Goodreads Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Goodreads A […]