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Follow Friday and Blogger Hop

By Barb Drozdowich

I think Friday has turned in my favorite day of the week for many reasons.  The weekend is almost here…..and the blog hop activities that we get to participate in!  Yeah!  There are three major hops that take place on Friday we’ll start with Follow Friday sponsored by Parajunkee.com.  Here’s the instructions:

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

  1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host { Parajunkee.com } and any one else you want to follow on the list
  2. Follow our Featured Bloggers – http://www.iceybooks.com/
  3. Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing.
  4. Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments
  5. Follow Follow Follow as many as you can
  6. If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followers
  7. If you want to show the link list, just follow the link below the entries and copy and paste it within your post!
  8. If your new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!
Congratulations to Hafsah at Icey Books for being the feature blogger this week.
The question this week is what do I do with my spare time?  The obvious answer is read and blog.  Currently, that’s about it as I have a very active daughter that I chauffeur all over town to her various activities.  I also spend alot of time at her school.  Not much time left over 🙂
Our second activity is the Book Blogger Hop sponsored by Jennifer at Crazy-For-Books.com.  this meme, like Parajunkee’s attracts literally hundreds of entries each week!!  Lots and lots of blog to wander through!
Instructions from Jennifer:
In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and share our love of the written word!  This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books!  It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs to read!  So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don’t have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun!  This is a weekly event!  And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added!  We get over 200 links every week!!



RULES:


Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

1.  Enter your book blog link in the Linky List below
In your link, please state the main genre that you review:  eclectic, contemp. fiction, ya, paranormal, mystery, non-fiction, etc.

Please do not list every genre you review – if you are review a variety, please put eclectic!  The Hop gets jumbled up if the title is too long, so please limit to one genre.  I will be limiting the number of characters in the title to ensure the Hop doesn’t look messy!  Thank you!

Example:  Crazy-for-Books (eclectic adult fiction)

2. Post about the Hop on your blog. Spread the word about the book party!  The more the merrier!  In your blog post, answer the following question (new question each week!).

This week’s question is: “What very popular and hyped book in the blogosphere did you NOT enjoy and how did you feel about posting your review?”

I’m happy to report that although I’ve on several occasions waited and waited and waited for a book to be released, rushed to the store to buy a brand new copy only to rush home to read it and half an hour later be so disappointed I was almost in tears.  Thankfully I haven’t had a blog at that time so I haven’t had to review the book.  It think my disappointment would come out in my review!


The Follow Friday for 40 and over is sponsored by Java at Never Growing Old.  Her rules are simple:

The RULES to join in are very simple!

1. Grab the button
2. Add your link to the list
3. Visit as many other blogs as you can
4. Follow the ones you like (and comment on their blog to say that you are following)

Now it’s time to link up and follow as many blogs as I can in the next few days!

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About Barb Drozdowich

Social Media and Wordpress Consultant Barb Drozdowich has taught at University, trained technical personnel in the banking industry and, most recently, used her expertise to help dozens of authors develop the social media platform needed to succeed in today’s fast evolving publishing world. She owns Bakerview Consulting and is the only reviewer on this blog.

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  1. Alison (AlisonCanRead)

    December 3, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Hopping through! New follower. Thanks for hopping by.
    href=”http://alisoncanread.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-hop-and-friday-follow.html”>My Hop

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 4:59 am

      Hi Alison,
      Thanks for the follow! I enjoyed visiting your blog!

  2. Moonlight Gleam

    December 3, 2010 at 4:03 am

    thanks for hopping by for the follow friday!

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 4:59 am

      No Prob! I enjoyed saying hi!

  3. The Shrinking Violet

    December 3, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Just dropping by to say hello.
    Oh, and I’ve read a few things by Lisa Kleypas and Kat Martin and I liked them very much.

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 5:00 am

      Thanks for the visit! I enjoyed my visit to your blog!

  4. Pussreboots

    December 3, 2010 at 6:08 am

    My tastes are so eclectic I’m not usually reading popular fiction while it’s still popular. You can my full answer here. Happy Blog Hop.

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      Hi There!
      Thanks for the visit! I’m heading over now!

  5. Zoe

    December 3, 2010 at 6:24 am

    Even when I’m disappointed in a book I blog honestly- it’s nothing personal about the author, I just tell the truth. Of course sometimes a book is SO bad I don’t even want to spend much time talking about why it’s that awful. that only happened once but I just posted two or three sentences about it.

    In The Next Room

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      I think that’s what I would do also. Be polite but not say much. Thanks for the visit!

  6. Paula

    December 3, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Hi Im a new follower and I had two series The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Hunger Games.
    http://www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Paula!
      Thanks for the follow! I’m heading over to see your blog now!

  7. Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books)

    December 3, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Hi Barb! I don’t read much romance, but I’m glad to meet you anyway 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks for the visit! I’m heading to see your blog now!

  8. Yvonne

    December 3, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Hopping thru…new follower! Happy Friday!

    I know that disappointed feeling when you’re all excited about a book and it doesn’t live up to expectations.

    http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Yvonne! Thanks for the visit and the follow! I’m heading over to see you now!

  9. bookaddictreal

    December 3, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Barb I was stopping by to say I am giving you the Versatile Blogger
    Award I am also posting your link on my blog. Happy Friday.

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 1:51 pm

      WOW! Thank you for the award! I’m heading over now!

  10. Danielle

    December 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Hi,
    Yay! It’s Friday! I’m so glad for the week to be over maybe now I can get some reading time in. I’m stopping by for the Blog Hop and Follow Friday. I hope you have a awesome weekend!

    I’m an old follower. =)

    Danielle
    Romance Book Junkies

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Danielle! Thanks for stopping by! I have a pile of reading to do also!

  11. Lady Q

    December 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Hopping by to say Hi! I see we have a lot of favorite romance authors in common! I’m a new follower. I’ve got a big Christmas giveaway going on, please stop by if you get a chance! Let Them Read Books

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Lady Q!
      Thanks for the visit and the follow! I’m heading over to your blog now!

  12. meghan

    December 3, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Hey, new follower. Returning the favor 🙂

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      Hi Meghan!
      Thanks for the visit and the follow!

  13. Aimee

    December 3, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Kids are a full time job! Not that I would know just yet 😉

    I’m a new follower! My Hop is at Coffee Table Press

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      Hi Aimee,
      Thanks for the follow! I’m heading over to your blog now!

  14. Carmel @ Rabid Reads

    December 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Hey! Just stopping by for FF, I’m your newest follower. I have yet to fall victim to reading a book that had a lot of buzz which I found to be bad. Luckily I do my research first but I’m sure it’ll happen to me eventually. Happy Friday!

    Carmel @ Rabid Reads (Twitter)

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 6:18 pm

      Carmel,
      Thanks for the visit and the follow! I agree – it’s somewhat inevitable!

  15. Jenni Elyse

    December 3, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    I don’t think posting disappointing reviews are a bad thing. I just think it’s all in the presentation. I like honesty and if it disappointed you, then that’s just fine. 😉 If you don’t mind my asking, which books make that list of tears?

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I heading over to your blog now!

  16. Lori

    December 3, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Just hopping through on the Blog Hop and thought I would say “Hello”. So, Hello 🙂

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

    Lori
    Escape Between The Pages

    • Barb

      December 3, 2010 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Lori!
      Thanks for the visit! I enjoyed my visit to your blog!

  17. Cyndi

    December 3, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Returning the hop!

    My sister works a lot, so I have to drive my nephew all over the place. I always ask him if he thinks I run a 24-hour Taxi service.

  18. Kristy

    December 3, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog! Sorry I’m transitioning to a new domain so my follow button is messed up. You should be able to get my new url here: DreamingByDay.com Hope it works for you -let me know!

    Thanks and have a great weekend! 🙂

  19. Carissa

    December 3, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Barb, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and follow. I’m swinging by to return the favor and become a follower!

    Regarding Fallen, I think you should give it a try. It wasn’t the most wonderful book, but there were a few good things about it. I have heard from several people that Torment, the sequel, was much better. So, it might be worth it for you to give it a chance.

    Happy Hop!

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 12:31 am

      Hi Carissa!
      Thanks for the visit, the follow and the advice. I believe that I’ll wait until Fallen is at my library so then I won’t get upset if I don’t like it (I won’t have spent money on it!)

  20. Zakiya LadyWings

    December 3, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Awesome blog you have here! Just hopping by. Happy Weekend!

    Happy Reading,
    Zakiya @ Butterfly Feet Walking on Books

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 12:32 am

      Hi There!
      Thanks for stopping by! I’ heading over to your blog now!

  21. howard

    December 3, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    I love it! A question pertaining something other than books! Here’s the
    short list of what I’m doing when I’m not reading:

    Cooking, gaming, gambling, drinking, smoking, golfing and sometimes even
    watching TV.

    I expound on all of the above at my blog. Follow me here –
    http://www.howardsherman.net

    Howard Sherman
    http://www.howardsherman.net

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 1:05 am

      Hi Howard! Thanks for the visit! I like your list of activities. I’m headed over to your blog to say hi!

  22. Sonette

    December 3, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Thanks for hopping by my blog! See we both love Historical Romance. Be sure to share your views and recommendations with me. Have a great weekend and chat soon! Sonette

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 1:06 am

      Hi Sonette!
      Thanks for the visit! I sure will share!

  23. Aleetha

    December 4, 2010 at 12:32 am

    Hi, I am new follower.
    waiting for your new updates

    http://bacaan-ally.blogspot.com

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 2:42 am

      Hi Aleetha! Thanks for the follow. I’m heading your way now!

  24. Laura

    December 4, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Thanks for following my blog! I’m following yours as well :o) Writing negative reviews can be hard, but I think it is important to share your thoughts, positive or negative! Next time you read a book you don’t like, let us know! No more tears!

    https://www.sugarbeatsbooks.com/

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 2:40 am

      Hi Laura! Not to worry about your faux pas! It’s Friday – we’ve all had them and this is the perfect day for it! Thanks for your thoughts I had one particularly much anticipated book that was a dud recently and it was upsetting. I agree, we need to share our thought of the books so that a discussion can ensue. What doesn’t appeal to one person, could be another person’s favorite book!
      Enough blithering! Thanks for the follow!

  25. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog

    December 4, 2010 at 1:12 am

    thanks for stopping by my blog!! i’ve had that disappointed feeling before too. we all have different tastes in reading 🙂 i’m your newest follower!

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 2:36 am

      Hi Carrie!
      Your very right, there’s something out there for someone! Thanks for the visit and the follow

  26. Laura

    December 4, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Hello again! Like a big dummy I posted your website instead of mine in my original comment! So sorry! I feel like such a dork! I’m having an off day :oP

  27. aobibliophile™

    December 4, 2010 at 2:02 am

    hi Sugarbeat. it was great to hear from you again. you were one of my early followers and that’s something i’ll never forget. thanks for dropping by my blog!

    aobibliophile™
    http://aobibliosphere.blogspot.com/
    http://twitter.com/aobibliophile

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 2:41 am

      No Prob! I really enjoy cruising through your blog to see what you’re chatting about!

  28. Caroline

    December 4, 2010 at 3:49 am

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I seriously thought I was already following you. I guess I wasn’t, but I am now 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂
    Caroline @ Bon Bons and Reveries

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 4:09 am

      HI Caroline! Thanks for the visit and the follow! I enjoy visiting your blog and reading what you have to say! Hope you also have a grat weeekend!

  29. Kay

    December 4, 2010 at 4:34 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following! I’m now following you!

    Have a great weekend.:)

    Kay

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 4:55 am

      Hi Kay!
      Thanks for the visit and the follow! I enjoyed my visit to your blog!

  30. shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

    December 4, 2010 at 4:59 am

    Hi Barb,

    Thanks for stopping by earlier! I know what you mean about chauffering the kids around. I have 4 kids and a HUGE gas bill lol

    Shelleyrae

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 5:00 am

      Hi Shelleyrae! I completely understand!! Thanks so much for dropping by!

  31. Nic @ Irresistible Reads

    December 4, 2010 at 5:00 am

    Thanks for stopping by earlier. Hope you having a great weekend and had lots of time for reading 🙂

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 1:47 pm

      Nic,
      Thanks for the visit! I hope I have time to read this weekend!

  32. ashley

    December 4, 2010 at 7:14 am

    Hey just stopping by from the follow. Now a follower have a good weekend!

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 1:47 pm

      HI Ashley! Thanks for the visit and the follow! I enjoyed my visit to your blog!

  33. emilycross

    December 4, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Hi Thanks for following me, I just followed you back 🙂

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Emily! Thanks for the visit and the follow!

  34. Karen

    December 4, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Hopping back! Have a great weekend!!

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Karen, Thanks for the visit!

  35. The Bookish Snob

    December 4, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Happy HOP! I LOVE your site 🙂 I’m going to feel right at home here amongst all your romance reviews! My answer this week was The Hollow and the Bree Tanner novella.

    Come by and visit The Bookish Snob. Enjoy your weekend !

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 9:50 pm

      Hi There!
      I’ve visited you! and am now your newest follower! Hope to chat again soon 🙂

  36. bibliophile brouhaha

    December 4, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    Ha, that’s good news for the authors then! I’ve been bummed when I haven’t liked an anticipated book, too, so I know what you mean.

    -Linds, bibliophile brouhaha

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks for the visit! I’m heading over to say hi now!

  37. Kristina

    December 4, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    Happy Weekend (had a super busy Friday and couldn’t go around the blogs)! Hope you have a great one.

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm

      Hi Kristina,
      Thanks for the visit! I know what you mean….laundry, blogging, Christmas shopping…..

  38. Julie

    December 4, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    Hopping by! I’m a new follower. I really have to get into reading romance books. The books you feature on your site look great!

    • Barb

      December 4, 2010 at 11:32 pm

      Hi Julie! Thanks for the visit and the follow! I think the Cinderella inside of me likes the escapism of a Romance 🙂

  39. kai charles

    December 5, 2010 at 3:13 am

    thanks for stopping by, i already follow you 🙂

    • Barb

      December 5, 2010 at 3:56 am

      HI Kai!
      Thanks for the visit! I always enjoy reading what you have to say!

  40. Alex

    December 5, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Hi! Just returning the hop.
    I hate when I’m disappointed in the books I buy. Shipping is so expensive that it always makes me mad- Sad but true.

    • Barb

      December 5, 2010 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Alex!
      Thanks for the visit! I’m heading over to your blog now!

  41. Pamela

    December 5, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Hey…just “hopping” through. Come visit my blog whenever you get a chance.

    Happy “Book Blogging”

  42. Bree

    December 5, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you had a great weekend 🙂

    • Barb

      December 5, 2010 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Bree! Thanks for the visit! I also hope you have a great weekend!

  43. Chrystal

    December 5, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Thanks for hopping by the other day. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. 🙂

    • Barb

      December 5, 2010 at 4:09 pm

      Hi Chrystal! Thanks for the visit and I hope you are also having a great weekend.

  44. Autumn

    December 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    • Barb

      December 6, 2010 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Autumn!
      Thanks for the visit!

  45. Bobby

    December 6, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and following via Follow Friday.
    I am now following you back: I was happy to see that you have a few historical romance books on your blog, a lot of the blogs I follow tend to be YA and paranormal so I have some variety now :).
    Can’t wait for some updates.

    • Barb

      December 6, 2010 at 5:54 pm

      Hi Bobby!
      Thanks for the visit and the follow! I love historical romance – makes my inner Cinderella happy 🙂

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