Updated 01.23.12.
What book genres and formats is Tales of Whimsy currently accepting for review?:
At this time I am only accepting Children's, Middle Grade, or Young Adult Fiction audiobooks. If you one of these you would like me to review, please contact me at suitejuju(at)gmail(dot)com. I would be happy to discuss a timeline with you.
At this time I am only accepting Children's, Middle Grade, or Young Adult Fiction audiobooks. If you one of these you would like me to review, please contact me at suitejuju(at)gmail(dot)com. I would be happy to discuss a timeline with you.
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What genres will I find at Tales of Whimsy?: At Tales of Whimsy...you will find mostly fantasy, magical realism, dystopian, mysteries, suspense, paranormal, historical Christian fiction, mystery and suspense Christian fiction, memoirs, adult contemporary, and occasionally photography books and science fiction.
What genres or subjects will I NOT find at Tales of Whimsy?: poetry, horror, erotica, zombies or demons, and general non-fiction
What genres or subjects will I NOT currently find at Tales of Whimsy?: vampires, cozy mysteries, and contemporary Christian fiction (with the exception of Christmas reads)
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Has Tales of Whimsy ever been quoted in a book? My review of My Forbidden Desire is quoted in the front of My Dangerous Pleasure by Carolyn Jewel.
Has Tales of Whimsy ever been nominated for an award? In 2011, Tales of Whimsy... was nominated for the "Best Eclectic Book Blog" during Book Blog Appreciation Week. Also in 2011, Tales of Whimsy received the great honor of being listed as one of the "Top 15 Best Blogs" by Pragmatic Mom.
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Reviewer's pledge:
- I will never include spoilers.
- I will always write honest reviews.
- I will do my best to never accept a book for review I do not feel I will enjoy.
- I reserve the right to edit any of my reviews or ratings at any time.
- I will always try to outline any content that may make readers uncomfortable.
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Tips for new bloggers:- Find your own voice.
- Read My One Piece of Advice by The Story Siren.
- Read Book Blogging Myths Debunked by The Story Siren.
- Just keep doing what you love and it will show. (This second bit of brilliance also comes from The Story Siren. She advised me of this when I was first starting out and I have never forgotten it. In fact, it has become my mantra.)
- Do not be afraid to try new things. Your blog does not have to be like everyone else's. In fact I think most folks prefer blogs that blaze their own trails.
- Be kind to authors. These books (for better or for worse) are their babies and they each carry the author's blood, sweat, and tears.
- Be considerate. We are all here because we share a common love for books. We are a dying breed. Spread some love to your fellow book lovers.
- Give credit where credit is due. If you repost something you found on another blog, link back.
- Read How to Blog Without Comparing Yourself to Others
- Have fun.
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Tales of Whimsy Rating System:- 1 star = This book did nothing for me.
- 2 stars = This book was not my cup of tea but holds definite potential.
- 3 stars = I enjoyed this book.
- 4 stars = I really liked this book.
- 5 stars = I LOVED this book.
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Blog tours: I do not generally participate in blog tours.
Additional sites:
I post review snippets and links to my reviews on Goodreads and LibraryThing.
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ARC statement: I do not sell Advanced Reader's Copy. I do however occasionally enjoy hosting giveaways for them on my blog.
Copyrights: All the content on Tales of Whimsy... is copyrighted as of 2009. Silhouettes are created for and by Tales of Whimsy and therefore the sole property of Tales of Whimsy.com. The current header image has been redesigned from an unsigned drawing from 1922. According to copyright law, images created and published prior to 1976 are copyrighted for a maximum of 75 years. The redesigned aspects of this image are now the property of Tales of Whimsy.com. Any other vintage images used should be public domain and have been reused without malice. No vintage images have been resold or mass produced. All other photos, images, or interviews are property of the authors and/or artist and have been credited. If you are interested in posting any of my reviews or content on your site, please contact me beforehand.
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