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Friday, April 1, 2016

The Feature and Follow is the premium BLOG HOP of Book Bloggers, hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. Running for over five years, the Feature and Follow's goal is to promote the book blogging and author community to join together and support each other - even if it is just through a simple follow. The FF also promotes creative post options by offering interesting topics we can all talk about and comment on! Come join us.

This week's topic:

3 Favorite Book Boyfriends!

(what books they're in and why you'll always love them.)

My Answer:

Jace Herondale from The Mortal Instruments.

Tod Hudson from The Soul Screamers.

Roth from The Dark Elements.

It seems that all my book boyfriends have the same personality traits. All three could be considered bad boys in their own way, they are all egotistical, arrogant, and sarcastic. But the way that they treat their special ladies just melts my heart. I know it's cliche but I love bad boys with a heart of gold. That's just the way it is. I can't help but love them.

How to Follow:

All my following options are in the sidebar. Choose the one that's best for you! Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, March 11, 2016

What are some of your biggest pet peeves with books?

(i.e. love triangles, etc.)

My Answer:

One of my biggest pet peeves is when a stand alone novel with no series or companion novels in the works, has an open ending. It drives me absolutely insane and leaves me disappointed at the end of the book. There was one book that I absolutely loved, but then I got to the end and it was a complete let down because there wasn't a definitive conclusion. In my opinion, the only time an open ending should be acceptable is when there is a series planned or a set of companion novels in the works. If it's going to be a stand alone it should just end right there. FIN.

How to Follow:

All my following options are in the sidebar. Choose the one that's best for you! Thanks for stopping by! P.S. I have a new Facebook Page that could use some Likes if you'd be willing.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Why did you start blogging?

My Answer:

I've always loved reading, but as I got into middle school and high school and it became mandatory, that love waned. It wasn't until my Senior year in high school in 2006 that I really got back into reading. I was in a really deep depression and reading helped me stay afloat. At that time I was more into manga with some regular novels dispersed between. I didn't know anything about the reading community online. I didn't use the internet much until after I graduated.

In the Fall of 2008, my family and I lost our house and were living in a conversion van. I had so much stress and anxiety, but books and reading still helped me get through the worst of it. When I created my Facebook account in early 2009, I can across a link for a book blog and it was then that my interest in blogging started.

My initial reasoning for starting book blogging was to help me take my mind off of everything that was happening, but as time went on, I really loved getting more and more involved in the book blogging community. I've had 6 different book blogs over the years since I started in 2009, until finally being happy with Once Untold, lucky number 7.

How to Follow:

All my following options are in the sidebar. Choose the one that's best for you! Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, January 1, 2016

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

What books are you most excited for in 2016?

My Answer:

I actually did a post last Friday of my Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2016. You can click HERE to check them out!

Friday, December 25, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

What was the best Christmas (or other holiday) gift you ever received?

My Answer:

I can't remember very far back. Hmmm....the only thing I can think of that was super awesome at the time, and hopefully this was actually for Christmas and not my birthday, was when my aunt and uncle got me my very first cell phone. I'm pretty sure that it was sometime after I graduated from high school, since I don't remember ever having one during that time. But I had been wanting a cell phone for a very long time, but my parents could never afford to buy me one. My mom could barely keep hers going. So I was completely surprised when I opened the gift my aunt and uncle gave me. I wasn't expecting them to give me something so expensive. It wasn't anything super fancy. It was a prepaid Nokia. There was no camera or any of that other stuff cell phones have now. But at the time, it was the best present ever.

Also, I have a book tour open for sign ups if anyone is interested!

We are organizing a one week book tour for MY HEART IS YOURS by Amanda Leigh, young adult/new adult contemporary romance. The tour takes place JANUARY 1 to JANUARY 7, 2016. Tour stops include promotion and review options. The eBook will be provided in Kindle format.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

If you could write a book what would it be about?

My Answer:

I've actually had quite a few ideas that came to me in dreams, but I always seem to forget them. It's like while I'm lucid dreaming I'm creating this really good story idea and actually starting the story I'd like to tell, but then when I wake up fully, I've completely forgotten what it was, although sometimes I have a very vague idea of what it was.

But there is an idea that I've thought about that I haven't forgotten. I'm not going to say what it is exactly because I don't want anyone taking my idea, and it's kind of hard to explain in the first place any way. But I will say that it would be YA or possible NA, dystopian with Christian elements. It may be a standalone or a series. I haven't really gotten that far in my thought process.

Also, I have a book tour open for sign ups if anyone is interested!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

What are the funniest books you’ve ever read?

My Answer:

The first book that comes to mind is The Consequence of Loving Colton by Rachel Van Dyken. I'm usually more into books with a lot of drama and high emotion, and by the summary of this book, I thought maybe this book would be along the same lines. It ended up going in the opposite direction instead. The Consequence of Loving Colton was freaking hilarious. I really couldn't stop laughing. So this book was a nice break from my usual norm.

Also, I have a review opportunity still open for anyone who is interested!

Home to You by Taylor Sullivan - Closes November 17th.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

If you could take the place of one author which author would it be and what changes would you make in his/her writing style?

My Answer:

Didn't we have a similar question a few weeks ago? Once again, I wouldn't change an author's work at all. Even if I wanted to, it's just not in my skill set.

Also, I have a review opportunity still open for anyone who is interested!

Home to You by Taylor Sullivan - Closes November 17th.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

What are your favorite books that have been made into a movie?

My Answer:

The first books that come to mind are the Twilight books. I loved both the books and the movies. There are also movie franchises that I loved, but hadn't read the books. Like Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, etc.

Also, I have a few review opportunities still open for anyone who is interested!

KAOS Obsidere: The Nightmare Has Begun by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon - Closes November 3rd.

Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters: The Varcolac's Diary by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon - Closes November 3rd.

Home to You by Taylor Sullivan - Closes November 17th.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

If you could re write a book which one would it be and what changes would you make?

My Answer:

I wouldn't rewrite a book. I'm not good a writing or coming up with a story to write. So I'd probably end up butchering it all together. So I'm not even going to entertain the idea.

Also, I have a few review opportunities still open for anyone who is interested!

KAOS Obsidere: The Nightmare Has Begun by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon - Closes November 3rd.

Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters: The Varcolac's Diary by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon - Closes November 3rd.

Home to You by Taylor Sullivan - Closes November 17th.

Friday, October 9, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

Name a book you hated.

My Answer:

The Vampire Academy graphic novel is the only book I have EVER given less that 3 stars. I gave this graphic novel adaptation 2 stars.

I'm very picky when it comes to the art in graphic novels. I love Emma Vieceli as an artist. I read her Manga Shakespeare: Hamlet book and loved it. But I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels in color. It only works for me if the coloring and art style work well together, and I think that Emma Vieceli's art is better in black and white. I didn't like the glare on the pages.

When it comes to the story, I think it was WAY too watered down. I just couldn't get into the adaptation the way I got into the original book. I wanted more of the story. But I'm sure costs would have gone up, since they were printing it in color. Which is another reason I think black and white is better for graphic novel adaptations of books. You can use more of the story.

I just didn't enjoy this book at all, which is a shame, because I really loved the original book. So I was really excited for this adaptation, but was completely let down.

BY THE WAY:

We are organizing a book blitz for CHARLIE SULLIVAN AND THE MONSTER HUNTERS: THE VARCOLAC'S DIARY by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon, a young adult/middle grade fantasy. The blitz takes place OCTOBER 12th to OCTOBER 16th. There's also a review opportunity to be shared with the post.

PLEASE NOTE: Not only is this book perfect for a Halloween themed post, but this book also addresses bullying themes, which is an important topic for the authors, and October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

Sign up by clicking on the button below. If you are unable to participate, could you share the info? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Friday, October 2, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

Pick three book characters… Kiss? Marry? Kill?

My Answer:

Oh my goodness, this is a hard one! Let's see...

I'd KISS Jace Herondale from the Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

I'd MARRY Will Herondale from the Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare.

I'd KILL Tanner Holt from Red Nights by Shari J. Ryan.

I obviously love my Herondale boys. And with the way Red Nights ended, I'd definitely want Tanner taken care of. Gave me shivers.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

If you could have any job, what would you do?

My Answer:

It's probably a bit cliche and overused, but I really want to be a book store owner. It doesn't need to be big or anything. And I want to design it myself. Not build it, but design and decorate. It gets me all giddy and happy just thinking of the possibilities.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

Undiscovered talent – tell us about a book you loved but no one else seems to have heard of. It can be new or old, any genre. Let’s spread the love.

My Answer:

This is a book that I read this year and I only heard of it because the author sent me a review request. I wasn't expecting to fall in love with this book, but I really loved it. Check it out below!

Exposure by Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear

Publicist Shaunna Noble is no stranger to the ego-filled dysfunction of Hollywood's elite, but is she ready for her two biggest clients to turn into her worst nightmare?

Kyle Petersen and Michelle Cooper are Hollywood royalty, everyone's favorite celebrity couple, but while on location filming their new summer blockbuster, Kyle ambushes his wife with divorce papers and orders Shaunna to destroy Michelle in the media. Unwilling to comply, Shaunna spectacularly and publicly quits her job, humiliating Kyle in the process.

David Quinn, a struggling actor cast alongside the A-listers, is caught in the crossfire. When pictures surface of David and Michelle out on the town, media and fans rush to crown them Hollywood's new hot couple. Kyle explodes, tensions boil over, and everyone's lives and careers are thrown into jeopardy.

So what's a publicist to do? Especially when Shaunna finds herself falling in love with the sexy and talented David. Can she put out fires on the set while keeping the flames burning in the bedroom?

Love, lies and passion. What happens when the naked truth is exposed?

And Check Out My

Friday, July 24, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

What is your favorite movie?

My answer:

I absolutely loved Tristan & Isolde, starring James Franco and Sophia Myles. I was really big into the Arthurian legends at the time this movie came out in 2006, so I was really excited about the movie be released. The story of Tristan & Isolde is one of my favorites in the Arthurian Legends.

I really want to watch this movie again after making this post!

Friday, June 26, 2015

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly book blogger meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read to help bloggers gain new followers on their site.

This week's question:

Is there a book that you were required to read in school that you actually loved?

My answer:

I usually hate being forced to read something. Especially when it's a book that I really can't get into. But there were a few during school that I really enjoyed. Here they are:

**Okay, so it looks like there were more than just a few that I enjoyed reading. And I think I may have read The Call of the Wild on my own, I can't remember. I also really liked the Shakespeare unit and the Edgar Allen Poe unit we had.

I am also giving away copies of My Soul to Wake by Tara Oakes on my Facebook Page for review!

Everyone who comments on the pinned post will receive a copy of the book!

MY SOUL TO WAKE

by Tara Oakes

Published: May 25th, 2015

Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Witchcraft. Reincarnation. True love.

These are the things of legend. Unexplained, some even say impossible… but nonetheless prevalent in stories and tales from all cultures and in every land from the beginning of time. What if there’s something to it? What if there is an explanation behind the mysteries and bedtime stories? Something beyond words?

SALEM, MASSACHUSETTES 1692

She was taken from him in the cruelest way... condemned, sentenced and punished out of fear of the unknown. How is he supposed to live without her? How can he go on knowing that in this life, they will never be one again? There's only one thing to do... only one option that will bring them together again.

SALEM , MASSACHUSETTES TODAY

Leah is taken on a weekend excursion with her best girlfriends to let loose, relax and have a little fun. What harm is there in a little vacation? It's not like the legends, the haunted history of the place can scare them away. It's all harmless fun.

Or so she thought.

Something seems familiar about the town. The trees, the winds, the feel of everything. Her ever present nightmares have become more intense within the limits of the old historical setting. She's prepared to write off the whole trip as nothing more than a case of her mind running away with the sensationalized magic here. When she meets a handsome stranger who's eager to know her in a way no one else can, she begins to think there just may be something more to this place, something more to him.

Will has been waiting, biding his time, and praying that she'll come back. He's broken the natural order of things to possibly find her again, weaving their way through the years until they can be together again. He knows he may never find her, but he can't risk not trying. This place calls to her, just as it did to him. It will bring her back home. It will bring her back to him.

What's 300 years when it comes to true love? He's prepared to wait an eternity if he has to, just to see her, hold her, make her his and to help her remember what was stolen from them so long ago. He’ll stop at nothing to make her remember who she is, the power she possesses, and the love they swore to each other.