It's Follow Friday! Hosted by the always amazing Parajunkee's View, this is a chance to meet new blogger friends and grow our networks.
This week's question is "What is your favorite romance hero-type? Do you like the strong silent type or the brute macho man?"
I have to say that in literature I am very drawn to the macho type, though in real life I'm definitely more of a strong and silent kinda gal. If you knew my husband you would be nodding emphatically right now. Guys like the suave, single dad pack leader Adam Hauptman in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series or the rugged, red-headed Highlander Jamie Fraser in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series are more my style when reading. It's the perfect fantasy. If I'm already in a make believe world of shifters or time travel, you may as well include a guy who is devastatingly attractive, handy with his fists, and so in love with you that he would do anything to protect your honor/well-being. Ahem. *fans self*
Be sure to check out this week's featured blogger Ruby's Reads and the rest of the participants!
I'm trying something new this week. If you're a first time visitor, or just didn't get the chance to stop by this week, here's what you missed:
Silly Sunday - The Great Chicago Blizzard!
Watch some crazy clips of the storm that blew through my city last week.
Writing Wednesday - To Review or Not To Review?
I weigh in on the debate over whether aspiring authors should be writing negative reviews.
Reviews
The Minister's Daughter by Julie Hearn
4/5 stars
YA Historical Fiction Challenge
The Ultimate Reviewer's Challenge
Wonderland by Joanna Nadin
5/5 stars
The Ultimate Reviewer's Challenge
I Heart Banned Books ARC Tour
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
4/5 stars
YA Series Challenge
The Ultimate Reviewer's Challenge
6 comments:
That's a lot of writing this week! :)
I'm a new follower.
"If I'm already in a make believe world of shifters or time travel, you may as well include a guy who is devastatingly attractive, handy with his fists, and so in love with you that he would do anything to protect your honor/well-being." Love that description! If I hadn't already posted my post, I think I'd ask if I could use this, lol.
Hi There! My name is Gina and I'm a new follower. I found you through your post on fellow blogger "Small Review's" blog. I came over to visit your site and found it very easy on the eyes. I'm enlightened by your writing style, review format, and young adult literature interests. So, I thought I'd follow your blog.
Also, in your post I read at Small Review's blog, it said you were afraid to start XVI because you are afraid you may not like it. I just finished reading it and found the storyline/plot very exciting. The book was action packed and kept me turning pages. Karr's strong suit isn't descriptive writing, never-the-less I still found the characters were likable and the dystopian society created was a believable one.
Well, looking forward to following your blog! :-)
Love the recap - keep doing it! Looks like you had a busy writing week...unlike me....whoopsies. I think Sunday I'll be crunching the words out for the week. =)
BTW - Did you have to mention Jamie from Outlander? I just broke a sweat! LOL
Hi!! Hopping by to say hello! I'm a new follower!
Hope you get a chance to come by Gone with the Words!!!
@TheBookHour - Thanks for stopping by! I'm now following you too!
@JenniElyse - It's so true, isn't it? Men like that don't really exist. :)
@Gina - Thanks for finding me! I'm following you too. I'm really looking forward to reading XVI. I just love dystopians.
@BookGeek - YOU'RE WELCOME. ;)
@Jess - Hi there! I hopped by to return the favor.
Hope to see all you new guys back around here again!
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