FF Delay

Hey guys. I'll be late in getting my FF post up. I'm in an airport now and my stupid phone won't let me copy and paste things. Unfortunately I forgot to set it up earlier. I should hopefully be able to have it up by tomorrow morning. In the meantime check out Parajunkee's post for the linky. 

Waiting on Wednesdays: Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton

Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton

Publish Date: March 7, 2017

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers

I read the first book in this series earlier this year and liked it more than I expected to. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel (I wonder if it's just a duology which would be nice).

Feature and Follow Friday

The Feature & Follow is back with a few changes. 

The Feature & Follow is back after a two-month hiatus! I know you missed it. I've missed it too! But we wanted to make it bigger and better - and I hope we have accomplished that.

THE CHANGES:

• Weekly Features will be chosen from LIKES on the linkylist and not as random.
• Bloggers and Authors will get to have ONE spot a quarter (90 days) as the feature. But, you can still participate.
• The reason we are switching to this method is because we had issues with contacting people. This way we just choose them.
• We have also switched to THUMBNAIL link list – use a graphic that you want us to use when we showcase you as the feature.
• Weekly questions have been changed to Post Prompts. Very similar just a little more open ended.
• We are asking for ideas submitted by participants.
• We will have the post schedule available so you can schedule in advance.

HOW DOES THE #FF WORK?

• The goal is to increase blog followers, make friends and have something to post.
• You create your own post using the post prompt.
• You leave your link and thumbnail in the linky list that links back to your post prompt.
• Once you have your post up and linked, visit other posts and tell them hi. The point is to FOLLOW them not just comment.
• If you see a post that just hit it to the moon, or just want to show appreciation to a fellow blogger friend, like their name on the linky list to show some appreciation.
• The person with the most likes gets chosen as the next Feature (you can be chosen every 90 days unless we are in need of features)
• It is required that if you participate that you have to follow the FEATURE. It is a big no-no to participate and ignore the feature. They are the special snowflake in this little blizzard.
• As a participant it is up to your discretion on how you want people to follow. Please post RSS, GFC etc if you have a follow of choice.

Specific RULES

• Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
• 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 and that they are now following you.
• If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followedFollow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
• Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
• If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followers

THE WEEKLY FEATURE:

• Obsessed with Fairy Tales!! 

THE POST PROMPT:

• What are some of your favorite, hated, or memorable character names? 

MY ANSWER

Hmm...Just the name?

Well, hate is obvious: Renesmee. Gag. Another odd name - Khaleesi from GoT. I know someone who named their baby that. It's a bit too out there for my taste. Although I did go to school with a Tuniviel, who was named after a LOTR character. That name didn't seem weird to me at all, because I knew the girl.

I do like the name Katniss. It sounds like something close to being real. Outside of books, I've always kind of liked the name Topanga from Boy Meets World. Not that I'd use it for a person's name, but it's a cool name.

POSTING PROMPT SCHEDULE

Click on this link

THE LINKY

An InLinkz Link-up

Waiting on Wednesdays: By Your Side by Kasie West

By Your Side by Kasie West

Publish Date: January 31, 2017

Publisher: HarperTeen

I still haven't read anything by Kasie West. That's really a shame, since her books all seem right up my alley. I hope to get to this one when it comes out.

Feature and Follow Friday

The Feature & Follow is back with a few changes. 

The Feature & Follow is back after a two-month hiatus! I know you missed it. I've missed it too! But we wanted to make it bigger and better - and I hope we have accomplished that.

THE CHANGES:

• Weekly Features will be chosen from LIKES on the linkylist and not as random.
• Bloggers and Authors will get to have ONE spot a quarter (90 days) as the feature. But, you can still participate.
• The reason we are switching to this method is because we had issues with contacting people. This way we just choose them.
• We have also switched to THUMBNAIL link list – use a graphic that you want us to use when we showcase you as the feature.
• Weekly questions have been changed to Post Prompts. Very similar just a little more open ended.
• We are asking for ideas submitted by participants.
• We will have the post schedule available so you can schedule in advance.

HOW DOES THE #FF WORK?

• The goal is to increase blog followers, make friends and have something to post.
• You create your own post using the post prompt.
• You leave your link and thumbnail in the linky list that links back to your post prompt.
• Once you have your post up and linked, visit other posts and tell them hi. The point is to FOLLOW them not just comment.
• If you see a post that just hit it to the moon, or just want to show appreciation to a fellow blogger friend, like their name on the linky list to show some appreciation.
• The person with the most likes gets chosen as the next Feature (you can be chosen every 90 days unless we are in need of features)
• It is required that if you participate that you have to follow the FEATURE. It is a big no-no to participate and ignore the feature. They are the special snowflake in this little blizzard.
• As a participant it is up to your discretion on how you want people to follow. Please post RSS, GFC etc if you have a follow of choice.

Specific RULES

• Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
• 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 and that they are now following you.
• If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followedFollow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
• Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
• If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followers

THE WEEKLY FEATURE:

• Snowdrop Dreams!! 

THE POST PROMPT:

• Favourite book world? 

MY ANSWER

Harry Potter...obvs. :-)

I still really love the Twilight world. I think the vampire mythology in the series is different than any other vampire series I've watched or read, and I find it fascinating. Even the sparkling - because of the idea that their skin is like stones. It's all ridiculous, sure, but so are vampires in general.

POSTING PROMPT SCHEDULE

Click on this link

THE LINKY

An InLinkz Link-up

Waiting on Wednesday: Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta

Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta

Publish Date: August 8, 2017

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

I opened up Goodreads and this was the first thing I saw (someone had added it to their TBR list). The cover is so stunning and the synopsis so interesting, that I was immediately excited for it. Too bad it's almost a year away.