No, seriously, I’d really like to know.

While I’ve been blogging for several years, I’ve really only concentrated on reviews.  I’d like to take the next step and get involved in a Release Blitz or Book Tours or even just a Cover Reveal to start.

And I’m not ashamed to say that I’m still learning about these parts of book blogging.  But, I am starting to get offers and I really don’t want to fall flat on my face.  So, I’m asking anyone who wanders by my blog this simple question.  How have these things helped your book blogging?    And should you feel like giving some tips or additional information… I’m all ears.  🙂

The ladies at  Sugar and Snark  are hosting a Cover Characteristic meme.  Weekly a subject will be chosen and we search for book covers related to that week’s pick.  Why not?  I certainly have tons of book covers in my files (and I know how to find more *wink*) so this will be my first week joining in.

This week’s choice is Gardens.  Show off your favorite book covers with Hair…hmmm.  Follow the links above to join in too.

There are so many possibilities – and I toyed with the idea of searching out Fabio’s old book covers *whistles innocently with a wink* – but I was kind.

But I did indeed find some very beautiful covers featuring beautiful, flowing hair.  Check these out.

There are 2 covers here that are due out in April.  But I find it intriguing to see the beauty and artistry of how hair strands can be woven to create something quite beautiful… even fire hair.

“Everything I know I learned from dogs.” — Nora Roberts

I’ve taken part in Musing Monday hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm with another blog of mine.  I’ve decided to move some of these meme’s that I take part in around a bit and do a bit of a random blog of mine that takes part each week.  I don’t know that I could do it with each of the 3 book blogs I have.  But never say never, right?

Random Prompt:

I blogged about ____ this past week…

1. various book reviews
2. Bloggiesta
3. meme’s that I love
4. new meme’s to try out
5. general thoughts and my own musings

One of the reasons I love book blogging is the amazing people and their blogs that I discover along the way.  Not one of us blogs exactly the same way – and isn’t that fantastic?  Each person sees the world and books differently, and I enjoy reading how others view this unique world of ours.

THIS WEEK’S RANDOM QUESTION: What is your favorite lesson learned, or quote, from a recent book you’ve read?

I get caught up in dealing with daily life.  I am mother to a young man who is a paraplegic due to spinal muscular atrophy.  He uses a ventilator to help his breathing and we have around the clock nursing.  To say that I am a 24/7/12/365 caregiver would be accurate.  I’m his mother, so in my mind, I am always going to be his main helper in life (please let a wife come into the picture one day 🙂 ).  It’s not a “feel bad for us” comment it is… our reality.  So at times I am very uptight.  Extremely might be a better word.  So while reading Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley I came upon this quote from Tack – it changed how I looked at each day.

”Life’s a roller coaster. Best damn ride in the park. You don’t close your eyes, hold on and wait for it to be over, babe. You keep your eyes open, lift your hands straight up in the air and enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts.”

I work hard each and every day to find something I can enjoy like a roller coaster.  So far, it’s been a life changing experience.

Okay, I’m ready to start the spring clean up of my life.  *wink*  Or maybe just three blogs to start off with, but hey it’s a beginning!

Bloggiesta began today.  You can follow the conversations (and there are tons) at  @Bloggiesta and using the hashtag #bloggiesta – I am so excited to take part in this.  Alright, maybe just the learning and reading part, but hopefully I’ll get brave and try out chatting on Twitter (one of my to do list items).

Here is a link to the Mini-Challenges this year and man, there are some great ones for learning in this list.  MINI-CHALLENGES BLOGGIESTA 2015

Now I’m off to get one of my To Do List items taken care of… installing and understanding how to use TweetDeck.  Wish me luck.

Want to join in the fun?  Click on either graphic to be taken to the signup page and so much information.

UPDATE:  Whoot!  I am now TWEETDECKed.  So cross off one item from my To-Do’s.  Understanding it, may take more than this week – but damn, I got one thing accomplished.  Go Me!   🙂

I’ve been pretty good about keeping my ratio decent at NetGalley.  After a massive “newbie” mistake, I’ve been more realistic in my requesting of e-ARCs.  But it seems I am not one to back away from a Challenge.

Once again, Kimberly from Caffeinated Book Reviewer has the Clean Sweep ARC Challenge for May 2015 going on.  And I will take part in yet another Challenge.  I’m honestly not addicted – really – it’s just such a fun way to get something we need to do done, and to interact with other book lovers and book bloggers.

As always, you can get to the Sign-Up page through the graphic link or the written link above.  So go, check out the rules and join in on something fun.  Come on, you know you want to.  And if I can do one more Challenge, you can too.  🙂