I’ve always had a bad habit of requesting a bunch of ARCs that I’m super excited for, receiving them, then not reading them straight away because the release date isn’t for another 3-6 (or more) months. But then, by the time it makes sense to […]
Author: Ashley
I’m Feeling Better! + Blog Designs + Cuckoo
The LitRate campaign is half over! The LitRate Kickstarter campaign is half over, but we’ve not yet met the 50% mark for the funds! Please help us push to the 50% mark and finally to our goal of $16,000 by backing the campaign or just […]
Why Did I Not Love a Jinni Book?? (Exquisite Captive)
I stopped reading Exquisite Captive at the 20% mark. I’m just not that into you It’s not personal—Really. I didn’t hate you—Promise! I wasn’t ripping apart the pages. I just wasn’t that into you. …but it kind of breaks my heart. Jinnis are sooo cool! […]
Cute Kittens, Horrible People and Ferguson
Do you ever feel like life just weighs you down and everything stings? Things just keep piling up around you until you can’t even handle the simple things? Last night was that day for me. Those Harry Potter deaths will leave you feeling empty I […]
You’re Beautiful and Unique – Don’t be Afraid to Show It!
A few weeks ago I opened up my Feedly app and saw this: I felt like I was hit with a wall of identical posts. And I swear I didn’t even Photoshop that; they were all right in a row without anything else in between. […]
The Ultimate Gamer Nerdgasm (Interview with Jen Alexander & Giveaway)
About The Aftermath Last week I posted my review of The Aftermath. This is a pretty awesome book if you love video games! Here’s a refresh of what the book is all about, then I’m going to dive into an awesome interview with Jen herself! […]
Review: Landline by Rainbow Rowell
I feel a bit let down with Landline. On the one hand, I actually quite liked the book as I was reading it. It was an interesting story and I loved the idea of Georgie communicating with the teenage version of her husband. It was […]
Add an ‘About the Author’ Box Below Your Posts in WordPress
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 […]
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 […]