This is something I've been thinking about for a few months now. While I don't do enough reading, or at least I didn't do enough during 2010 or a couple of years before it, I want to change that part of my life. I have a reading group that is getting started and we are close to picking out first book. And I have a tub full of books I want to read that I bought last year. While there are a number of book reviewing blogs already out there, I took careful consideration as to whether I would start one of my own or not. But I'm going for it anyways.
Still working on blog title and haven't picked out a background yet but I think I will stick with blogger for this one. I just can't figure out word press and I have three other blogs on here at least so what is one more. The title will probably be affected by whether I do the blog on my own or have collaboration, possibly. Some titles I'm considering are: Read This, Not That (yeah, not so original, lol), I(We) Read That, Reading Rainbow, Writers Reading (tis the name of my reading group on WDC), Dawn Reads, Reading at Dawn. I kind of like the last one the most because it has part of my name in it but it doesn't have to mean me per say. Not that I read in the morning but I can pretend I do.
Which brings me to the next topic. I'm looking for collaborators who are interested in posting reviews occasionally. It doesn't have to be every week or even once a month, it just depends on how many people offer and what their schedules are like. I will probably do as many reviews as I can but I don't plan to do one post a day or anything crazy like that. One or two a week would probably be enough. Email me at DawnEmbers(at)ymail(dot)com if interested in being a guest or collaborator for the reading blog.
What genre will be focused on in the blog? I know many people limit the genre they review for blogs but I'm not really a one genre reader or writer. I don't read a lot of urban fantasy or paranormal fiction, and those are most of the ones I've seen on blogs so far. That and there is YA, which I read some but not all that much. Though many of the books I bought last year were YA as they are probably the most prominent grouping I've found on blogs and twitter. Other than that I love fantasy in general, including epic fantasy, but will also read other genres from time to time. So, I figure why limit in reviews what I don't limit in reading or writing. It's good to read out of one's usual genre anyways. So, I don't think there will be a genre limit.
That's all for now. I probably won't have the blog up for a couple of weeks at least but I'm looking for the right template, pondering names and preparing for what books I will review. Oh and I'm reading.
5 comments:
Hiya Dawn. This sounds awesome. Have sent you an email! Happy New Writing Year!
Please do not name it Reading Rainbow!!!! That reminds me of the horrible show I used to watch as a kid. I think it had the reverse effect and made kids everywhere NOT want to read. If you have no idea what show I'm talking about, google it. LOL.
I think this is a cool idea but I won't be joining. I have too many blogs to keep track of as it is. Let me know when the blog gets started though, I'd love to read your reviews at least!
Hi Dawn @ Reading Rainbow, just kidding. I just joined the Home Girl's 100+ Reading Challenge so there, I'm committed. Seems to be Reading Challenges everywhere! I've got the link in my sidebar if you're interested..:)
L'Aussie - Thanks and I look forward to working with you on this. I've seen probably 20 reading challenges on a number of blogs. The 100+ is a bit too intimidating for me since I read maybe 5 books in 2010. The out do yourself type one I've seen might work because even if I do 10 books it's better than last year.
JD - lol. Don't worry, I'll make sure people know when I have the blog up. I know of but don't remember reading rainbow. I just had it up cause I like rainbows and there is a glbt factor to it. But I'm probably going to go with Reading at Dawn.
Hey Dawn, you're probably experimenting with a new look but I can't read your posts now! EEk!
Post a Comment