Hi, Melissa! Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’ve been blogging here at Book Nut for 6 1/2 years, which makes me a verifiable oldie in the blogosphere. I’m still at it, though, partially because I have a rotten memory for books I’ve read, and it’s quite handy to point people who ask in the direction of my blog. But, mostly, I think, I’m still at it because the book blogging community, possibly because it’s huge and diverse, is a wonderful community to be a part of.
What is it that you like to read?
I like to say I’m a book omnivore, and that I’ll read a little bit of everything. Which is true, though I do have to admit that every single time I try to read one of those true crime thrillers I completely hate them. I’m still wondering why publishers keep pitching them to me. That said, I have a passion for and a general leaning towards kids — middle grade and YA — books.
Why those in particular?
Because I like them. Seriously. Good writing, good stories, tightly told. You really can’t beat a good middle grade or YA book. (Okay, maybe it’s also a little because I don’t want to grow up.)
So, if you’re such a bookaholic, why aren’t you in New York at BEA?
Because I’m a bookaholic who’s married to a university professor and the mother of four daughters. I’d love to go an experience the whole madhouse of BEA, to see other bloggers and just have fun, but I’m allowed one trip a year, and I choose to attend KidLitCon, because that’s where my passion is. Someday, that might change. But for now, I’m sitting in my chair in the corner (or on my bed sometimes), following my twitter feed, being slightly jealous of all the cool things I’m missing at BEA.
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Hi Melissa. I'm doing the armchair BEA as well. You have four daughters. Wow. I'm not into the crime thrillers either, but I do my best to read them as quickly as possible, although that almost never happens. Usually it lingers. Enjoy the BEA Armchair. About to go put my BEA Armchair post up myself. Talk to ya later.
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I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle crime thrillers – I get freaked out watching “scary” movies. So nice to hear more about you 🙂
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I attended BEA three years ago, when it was in LA. It was awesome, and I would so love to go to NY…sigh.
Instead, though, we have this great event.
Here's MY ARMCHAIR BEA KICK-OFF POST
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Some day, we'll go… some day. 🙂
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Great photo Melissa!
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I've got myself up to two trips away now, but that's only because BEA is in NYC – a short trip. I feel the same way when I hear about all the other great conferences everyone is hitting during the year. We can certainly commiserate together during ALA next month…
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I'm also married to a college prof and one of the oldies of book blogging.
Unless I'm ill or traveling (and don't have access to the internet), I post a review each and every day. Come learn more about me and my blog.
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It's hard having to choose just one event isn't it! This year, I chose a romance conference here in Australia. I am thinking next year might be spec fic! Who knows!
You are one of the oldies of book blogging! I thought I was at more than 5 and a half years!
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