Day 18 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog of Author J Lenni Dorner

Blog of #author @JLenniDorner keeps J accessible and approachable.
Topics include: Lenni Lenape #NativeAmerican , storytelling, writing, legends, characters, #UF #SFF #SpecFic and reading #books https://t.co/uhA65lCoQc

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 14, 2019

Does your blog support diverse books?
The diverse book movement recognizes all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. https://diversebooks.org
Yes!

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes!

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

I take part in the A to Z Challenge to feel more connected to the blogging community, to make new friends and visit old ones, and because I'm a co-host!

Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I heard about the A to Z Challenge and it sounded like fun.

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

#NewYearsResolution This year I resolve to publish two books and write at least 25% of the year.

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

A recommendation from a trusted source, reading something interesting about the book, or the book being by an author I like.

Find this blogger at:

http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com
http://www.what-are-they.com/
Twitter @JLenniDorner
https://www.facebook.com/WhatAreThey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-lenni-dorner/
https://www.instagram.com/jlennidorner/
https://www.pinterest.com/jlennidorner/
YouTube
Amazon Author Page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13725994.J_Lenni_Dorner
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-lenni-dorner
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/JLDorner
https://nanowrimo.org/participants/j-lenni-dorner
https://jlennidorner.tumblr.com/
http://jlennidorner.allauthor.com/
https://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/p/j-lenni-dorner.html
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2018/04/j-is-for-j-atozchallenge.html

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com
http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com

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Day 13 #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog: Literary Gold

At Literary Gold, Readers find great reads, and Authors are able to get more exposure and reviews. https://t.co/Nk4EJF80Qz #bookreview #bookpromo @knottymarie

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 14, 2019

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes!

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

I enjoy the challenge of it

Why did you start blogging?

My main blog (Jingle Jangle Jungle) is a music blog. I love sharing music with others while learning about various artists and the history of the music.

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

More followers

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

The price, followed by content.

Find this blogger at:

https://www.literaryau.com
@knottymarie
https://www.facebook.com/LiteraryGold/
https://instagram.com/knottymarie
https://www.pinterest.com/Kn0ttyMarie
YouTube
Amazon Reviewer Profile
Goodreads
BookBub
Smashwords

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com
http://thegirdleofmelian.blogspot.ca

There are FIVE prizes up for grabs on the Rafflecopter.
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4fa90ac733
You have all month to complete as many options as you choose.


Keep coming back to the A to Z blog every weekday this month so you don't miss any of the First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Day Eight #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog of Jemima Pett, Author

Visit @jemima_pett for writing and reviews with an environmental, science fiction, and fantasy touch https://t.co/9ZaPXOzPw3 pic.twitter.com/NwWd07Ffq9

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 10, 2019

Does your blog support diverse books?
The diverse book movement recognizes all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. https://diversebooks.org
Yes!

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes!

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

To meet other bloggers and promote my website!

Why did you start blogging?

Because I started writing

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

Write the last two Princelings of the East books

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

The author or a great blurb in an area that interests me

Find this blogger at:

http://jemimapett.com/blog/
@jemima_pett  Twitter
Amazon review profile
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7476396
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jemimapett

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://thegirdleofmelian.blogspot.com/2019/02/nick-wilford-book-release-day-fated.html
https://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/2019/02/nidhi-gss-debut-author-spotlight.html

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You have all month to complete as many options as you choose.


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Day Three #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Today we're featuring one of the blogs in this event.

Blog: Operation Awesome operationawesome6.blogspot.com

Part of the #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!https://t.co/KVs46yvqCH @OpAwesome6
Helping with all stages of the publishing journey. Query contests, Ask OAAbby, Debut Authors, writing tips and tricks. We love writers and readers! #amWriting #amEditing

— AtoZChallenge (@AprilA2Z) February 2, 2019

Does your blog support diverse books?

The diverse book movement recognizes all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. https://diversebooks.org

Yes we do!

Are you willing to include debut authors?

Yes! In fact, we put one in the spotlight almost every Wednesday.

Why do you take part in the A to Z Challenge?

To gain exposure and because J is a team member here.

Why did you start blogging?

To help fellow writers.

What goal do you or your blog hope to accomplish this year?

We hope to help more writers get published and support authors at every stage of the publishing journey.

As a reader, what most motivates you to buy a new book to read?

A recommendation from someone with similar reading tastes, or a book that sounds interesting.

Find this blog at:

operationawesome6.blogspot.com
Twitter @OpAwesome6
facebook.com/operationawesomeblog

Time to HOP over to today's stops:

http://thegirdleofmelian.blogspot.ca
http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com

There are FIVE prizes up for grabs on the Rafflecopter.
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4fa90ac733
You have all month to complete as many options as you choose.


Keep coming back to the A to Z blog every weekday this month to follow the First Annual #AtoZChallenge Book Reviews, Tour, and Blog Hop!

Wake Me Up When September Ends

How is life treating you?

It's Autumn in my area. The time when people take mini-vacations to look at leaves that have changed color. (Yes, it's a thing. They're called "leafers" or "leaf peepers.")
"Autumn is the third season of the year. This is when crops and fruits are gathered, and leaves fall. In the northern hemisphere, it is from September to November." (Thanks, Google.)

September has been especially hard for several areas. In my newsfeed, I see:

• Montana suffering from fires.
• Texas still taking hits from the horrible weather.
• The historic destruction in Florida.
• Puerto Rico facing months of devastation.
• Fallout from the earthquake in Mexico.

I'm sure there are more stories like this all over the world. These are just the headlines where I live. It's been terrible. As Green Day put it, "Wake Me Up When September Ends."

Then there's happier news:

WMMR, a radio rock station in Philadelphia (PA, USA), was voted the best rock station of all time.
I heard about this while checking out the A TO Z event they held.
http://wmmr.com/event/back-to-school-a-to-z/



Cool stuff! I was listening to tunes while finishing the publication of my debut novel, an urban fantasy titled "Fractions of Existence."

Operation Awesome (a blog in the 2017 A to Z Challenge) had team member Kara interview me. Usually, I'm the one interviewing debut authors, so this was an interesting experience!

If you happen to be a writer, I suggest checking out this IWSG post. Not one, but TWO contests! What??? That's amazing!

Have you encountered any A to Z fun in a non-blog place?

Are there any books by debut authors you're looking forward to in the coming months?

Do you have any big news to share?