When I decided to venture into this Blog-world, I never, ever thought it would be so much fun. At the time, I thought it would be a one woman pony show, dedicated to all you bookworms out there. It turns out, I’ve talked my RRAH fellow reviewer Krissie to hitch a wagon to my pony, so we could both have some fun. Krissie and I have extended an invitation to a soon to be published author Evelyn Archer to join our team, and she has humbled us both by accepting our invitation, and now there are three…
Let me introduce myself. As an avid reader I love to talk about books I’ve read, especially romance novels. I will warn you though: besides book reviews, you’ll hear a lot of my nonsensical rants and raves! Let’s get personal: I’m in my early fifties, married, working, and have grown and independent kids. My hobbies are gardening, reading and painting.
“Hello, my name is Kristal. I am 31 years old, have a 13-year-old daughter whom I cherish with all my heart and four spoiled rotten kitties. Rounding out my circus is my gorgeous little pug Romeo, rightly named because all he ever wants to do is cuddle and give kisses! I have read romance novels for over half my life. I was the kid hiding under my covers reading Jude Devereaux and Kathleen Woodiwiss and at the ripe old age of 15 that totally would have scandalized my very proper, church-going mama! I read all sorts of books as long as they are romance! Starting out as a young girl I would read strictly historicals… I loved the glitz and glamour of the gowns, the ballrooms, the dashing lords and ladies. Now older and wiser I also read paranormal, contemporary, suspense.. you name it in the romance department I will read it! I will admit to having a crazy fondness for a Highlander or a nice, spicy vampire!”
“Evelyn here. As a fan of bookworm2bookworm’s blog, I was thrilled when Melanie and Kristal asked me to become a regular b2b contributor! I will be posting once a month on the topic of romance in real life, detailing my own adventures in dating and other real-life romance-related stories. While in life there may be fewer happily-ever-afters than in the pages of romance novels, I am an optimist and will always have faith in love. I am in my mid-30s, live in New York, and romance novels have been a steady part of my reading diet since high school. My first book, Mrs. Knox Takes a Lover, will be available later this year. XOXO – Evelyn”
This is a personal weblog. The opinions expressed here are our own.
Material on this blog may not be suitable for minors.
Our favorite thing about blogging is reading comments, so won’t you please leave one before you go?
THANKS and COME BACK SOON!!
Melanie, Kristal and Evelyn
Posted by HistoricalRomanceJunkie Rita on December 3, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Someone said this to me when I wrote my first post a little more than 6 months ago:
“Welcome to the blogging world!!”
You’re on the dark side now!! lol! Enjoy it! I hope you have many up to encourage you, enough downs to exercise persistence, and plenty of new dreams to replace the old ones for your blog that you are destined to achieve. Blog about what you love and you’ll always love blogging!
All The Best, Melanie!
-Rita
Posted by Bookworm on December 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Rita!
Thank you so much for your support
You’re at it only six months? I thouught six years, you’re that good! I love your blog!
I’m having much fun (for now, mind you).
I hope you stop by once in a while!
Mel
Posted by Kristal on May 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM
I love this!! Love being a part of this and Iw ill try to add my two cents whenever my work schedule will allow!!!
Posted by Bookworm on May 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Hey!
Welcome to the Blog-world! Anything on your mind, anytime you’re ready, we’re here to hear it! I know nothing about Paranormals, and you like them. Why? What’s so good about them?
Thanks so much for joining me! I know we’ll have fun together!
Mel
Posted by Charlotte Hawkins on September 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Hello, Ladies. Sorry for the lateness of my reply. I recently discovered your blog (Thanks, Melanie
) but I’m just now getting around to commenting.
Thank you for your feature about “The Tempest.” I was so happy to learn that you enjoyed it. The Gisbornes seem to be in demand right now, so we’ll be hearing more from them.
Love your site. It’s beautiful, and I’ll be visiting often. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by Bookworm on September 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Is this THE Charlotte Hawkins?! OMG!
I loved your books and I’m looking forward to more from you. I’m so glad you stopped by and thanks for writing Guy as I see him
BTW, we need to book you (if you have the time-name it and we’ll make room)!
Best,
Mel
Posted by Charlotte Hawkins on September 9, 2011 at 3:47 PM
I’m available on weekends, and in the afternoon on weekdays. (After 2PM EST) Just let me know what you need from me. I would love to work with you.
Posted by Bookworm on September 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Charlotte,
I’m truly humbled and appreciate authors like yourself supporting Bloggers like myself
I would be ‘tickled pink’; ‘happy as a clam or pig in shit’ and all around THRILLED if you would stop by and guest blog to your hearts content ANY time you HAVE the time! I have Judith James’ interview coming up this Monday 9/19/2011; Keeping my fingers crossed for Eileen Dreyer for 10/3/2011; Joanna Bourne is scheduled for 10/17/2011 and Ashley March for 10/26/2011
Week of September 26 is open wide and week of October 10….Let me know what you think and I would love to know your take on self publishing. BTW I just read that quite a few blogs out there don’t review Self-pub authors. Is that true?! I was frankly stunned. I mean, some of the best reads lately that I’ve reviewed were from those authors….you work included:)
Mel
Posted by Charlotte Hawkins on September 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Hello There!
Forgive me for leaving this in two places, but I wasn’t sure where to post it…
I would love to do an interview. My best days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, so the 27th or 29th of this month will work just fine. Just let me know what I need to do. I’m happy to discuss my work. Hope to hear from you soon.
Yours,
Charlotte H.
Posted by Bookworm on September 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Charlotte,
Thanks for stopping by and you can leave me a msg any time any where and as many times you want
I’ve sent you an email so we can continue this discussion. Hope to hear from you soon, and until then,
My Best Always,
Mel
Posted by Genevieve Graham on November 16, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Hi Mel!
I’d love to introduce your site to two authors I don’t see on here … the first is Kaki Warner, whose gorgeous western romance adventure series won her the Rita for Best First Book at the RWA last June. She writes beautifully.
The second is me! My debut novel, “Under the Same Sky” (Berkley/Penguin US) debuts Jan 3 2012 and I’d love for you to take a look – and maybe I could pop by your blog sometime? Please come see my site: http://www.GenevieveGraham.com
Posted by Bookworm on November 16, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Hi Ms. Graham!
Thank you so much for stopping by and introducing yourself
I’m ALWAYS open to new authors, be they Debut or ‘new’ to me.
I have heard of Ms. Warner (last year was her Debut, I believe and she won with that book a Rita?) and I do hope to read that book soon. I do on occasion leave the comfort of Regency World for the Wild West. Currently I’m reading Caroline Fyffe’s WHERE THE WIND BLOWS and I like it a lot. I like Ms. Fyffe’s style of writing.
I went to your website and looked around…I see that one of your fave’s is mine as well. THE OUTLANDER and Ms. Gabaldon’s other books in that series are one of my prize possessions. I have them all and re-read them as soon as I find out she’s coming up with the new one
Your books do sound very much what I love to read about. I saw the trailer and liked it a lot as well. The covers of both of them are very good, and I hope you stay with the second one (it looks like it’s only temp?).
I wondered if you’d be interested in sending me it for a review, and I would love to interview you also. I have second week in December free.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Mel
Posted by please1 on January 5, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Hi Mel-
I often visit your blog and would love to send you an ARC of my debut, THE RUNAWAY COUNTESS. It is a Regency
and releases March 6, 2012.
Best-
Leigh LaValle
Posted by Jayne Smith on April 12, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Hi Mel
If ever you want a new blogger from this side of the pond who loves reading the same sort of books that you do then let me know.
Jayne
England
Posted by bookwyrm217 on May 1, 2012 at 11:21 AM
I first came to this blog because of the title. Bookwyrm to bookworm. Now comes another another Evelyn in NY. It must be fate. : slips back into lurking mode:
Posted by Bookworm on May 1, 2012 at 11:32 AM
LOL!
Welcome to the fold, and GET BACK here from your lurking mode
We love it that you’ve stopped by and hope to see you here often:D
mel and her awesome team of women that ROCK this blog, Evelyn and Krissie
Posted by Shadow on May 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Hi! Thanks for the great giveaway! Id love to read your book! Thanks!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by Terry Parrish on May 2, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Thank you so much for picking me to get Maureens book. Love that she’s a friend here on FB. My e-mail is TerryParrish 2010 (at) hotmail (dot) (com). Thanks again, everyone!
Posted by Rhiannon Rowland on May 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM
I would love to have Never a Mistress,No Longer a Maid! Thanks!
Posted by Diane Diamond on May 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Thank you for this great opportunity. Would love to read this.
Posted by your1chef on May 2, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Hi Mel- I would love to read Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid, please. Thanks!
Christine A.
your1chef at aol dot com