Update: Reviewer's Block

Hi Inklings! It's been awhile since I've posted a "real" post, meaning one that is an actual review. I've been having some trouble lately... I continue to read and love reading, but the reviews just aren't flowing from me like they used to. I fear I've reached some form of writer's block. For the sake of the post, let's call it reviewer's block.

I try and try and try but the reviews sound forced and fail to do the books justice! This is  how I feel at the moment:

Yeah. As you can see, I'm pretty horrified.

I'm hoping you fellow bloggers might have some tips on pushing through this dry spell. It's not that I'm lacking passion, I'm just trying to find a way of expressing it that isn't: I liked, I loved, or I feel that. I want my reviews to have some life again. Have you ever experienced 'reviewer's block'? If so, what did you do to get through it?

Announcement: NetworkedBlogs

Dear Inklings,

Because I have heard they are planning on phasing out Google Friend Connect, I've decided to provide some other means of following my posts! For those who are interested, you now have the option to follow me on NetworkedBlogs. The widget can be found in the right sidebar.

NetworkedBlogs is a really comprehensive blog directory with a really nice clean look to it. If any of you are on there, please let me know so that I may follow you!! It is what I will be using to follow blogs from now on. Fellow bloggers: Please check it out as alternate option to GFC!

Other options: As always, you can follow me by Email, Facebook, and Twitter in the leftmost sidebar.

Winter Break

Hey Guys! I just want to apologize for taking an unannounced reading/blogging break. There’s been so much  going on in my life lately. I feel like I’m constantly playing catch-up. The good news is that I am back and ready to get into the swing of things! Keep your eyes out for a review of ‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’ by Laini Taylor soon.

Authors and Publishers: I have a MASSIVE review request pile to get through! If you are waiting on a review, know that I’m working on them!

For this reason, I am not accepting ANY books for review at the moment!
 
For those of you who have stuck around - Thanks for the support!

News: New Blog Design

Hi Inklings!

I'm looking for some feedback on my new blog layout! I think it matches my blog title a bit better and is easier to navigate. What really matters is what my readers think though! Any feedback positive or negative is appreciated.

All credit goes to the wonderful Katie from KD Designs. She was a pleasure to work with and was great with all of the edits and changes that I had her do. Highly recommend her :)

Anyway, please give me some feedback on anything you think should be changed and/or what you like about it.

Oh and I will be adding a button to the page shortly, if you would like to add it to your blogrolls. Keep an eye out for that. I will have a separate announcement for it.

Site Update: March 2011

Hello all!

So, this blog has only been up and running for about 2 weeks, but it has been nothing but a blast! I really appreciate all of the support, suggestions, and comments!

I plan on doing a Site Update every month to take a look back at blog improvements or changes I've made that month as well as lay out what I would like to accomplish over the next month. It's more for me than you guys I think. I have a ridiculous to-read list on goodreads, but feel free to suggest any books you'd like to see reviewed or think I might enjoy.

Improvements this Month (besides starting the blog itself):

• Book Clubs section: These clubs are great and I can't wait to start reading their selections and having discussions! You can find these in the left sidebar.
• I have a twitter account specifically for this blog now. Be sure to follow me @InklingsRead

Coming in April (Hopefully):

• Reviews:
  
  
• 100-Follower Giveaway: Iron Fey Series, Books #1-3. If and when I reach 100 followers. Help me out? I really want to do this!! Spread the word.
• Link button

Thanks for reading everyone! I hope your March was as good as mine. See you tomorrow for another "Front-Cover Friday." It sure was a hard decision with all those beautiful covers out there!

Site Update + News

Hello again Inklings,

I'm progressing well with the site layout. More content will be posted soon. I'm look forward to the first ever Inklings Read Front-Cover Friday later today. Yes, yes, I know... I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but sometimes they are far to beautiful to pass by. Front-Cover Friday will focus purely on those gorgeous covers and the wonderful artists who create them.

Have you ever wanted to buy a book strictly for the cover art? I must say that being an avid Kindle reader (an electronic-inkling), I find that the cover art is the thing I miss the most. What do you think? Are any of you out there E-Inkers as well?

On another note: It is so terrible what is currently going on in Japan and surrounding areas... One can only hope that the devestation will be limited. My thoughts go out to anyone who has family in Japan or lives there.

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions for me regarding the new blog :)

Until Next Time!