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August 9, 2011
30 Bloggers You Should Follow
One of the most difficult things about marketing has been finding bloggers to do reviews, interviews, contests, etc. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty out there. I read a figure that there are over 10,000 review bloggers on the internet. 10,000!! people doing book reviews etc. I personally feel that number may be very modest.
The problem is, sometimes when you approach bloggers they don't respond. I'm sure they are inundated with requests and it's hard to get to the top of the pile.
I've compiled a short list of bloggers who do reviews, interview
s, contests, etc. These guys are fabulous. They don't just review your book; they offer a huge amount of support and will be an asset to have on your marketing team.
Feel free to add bloggers in the comments who have been helpful to you as a writer or reader. I will try to post a more comprehensive list at a later date when I get more suggestions!
Hope this helps you guys!
(PS: These are in random order – so make sure you check them all out!)
1. Thamy – www.franticreader.weebly.com
2. Kristina Haecker – http://kristinasbooksandmore.blogspot.com
3. Mandy Anderson – http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com
4. Katrina Whittaker – http://www.pageflipperz.blogspot.com
5. Leanne Gagnon – www.booksnmakeup.com
6. Tanya Contois -http://speedyreader_allthingsbooks.blogspot.com
7. Sheila Deeth – http://sheiladeeth.blogspot.com
8. Dawn Hagen – http://dawn_hagen.blogspot.com
9. Jenn – www.romancing_the_book.com
10. Stacey Eaton – http://staceyeatonauthor.blogspot.com
11. Stacey Clifford – http://sassybooklovers.blogspot.com
12. Real Teen Reviews – http://realteenreview.blogspot.com
13. Rose – http://awriterinthebigworld.blogspot.com
14. The Book Boost – http://thebookboost.blogspot.com
15. Sue – www.thewmreviewconnection.com
16. Cheryl – http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com
17. Renee – www.deepintheheartofromance.com
18. http://cluesallnightpreview.blogspot.com
19. http://bookaholicsbkd.blogspot.com
20. Tazzie – http://tazziebookreviews.blogspot.com
21. Lindsey Hutchinson – http://unitedbybooks.blogspot.com
22. Yoly – http://moonlightbeautybooks.blogspot.com
23. www.shellygoodmanwright.com
24. Wendy Lovetiggi Gonzales – www.lovetiggibookreviews.wordpress.com
25. Susie Wilson – http://satinsbookishcorner.blogspot.com
26. Belinda – http://thebookishsnob.blogspot.com
27. Mindy – http://www.forbiddenreviews.com
28. Andrea Kozari – http://thesecretsanctuarybooks.blogspot.com
29. Brea Essex – http://breaessex.blogspot.com
30. http://cheekyreads.blogspot.com
Each one of these guys has done a review, interview, contests, or all of the above for me or one of my closest writer friends. They come highly recommended! They are always available on facebook and twitter and always promoting the books they review.
Enjoy!
Monique O'Connor James
Twitter: mjames13
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Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
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August 3, 2011
Jamais Vu Contest!
Jamais Vu is coming out in September and I am super stoked! This one is gonna be a cult classic and I can't wait! If you haven't seen the trailer – check it out – it may help with you with the contest. Here is the link: http://youtu.be/PSJ_sFF2hxg
So there is an alternative rock band at the center of the book named Machine Gun Butterfly! (Thank you Kimberly Alverez Shaw! – I can't take credit she blurted it out one day). Anyway, this band needs an album cover and I know all my talented fans and readers can make one!
Drawings, pictures, digital art…whatever you want to do to produce an album cover (That's CD's to those of you that don't know what an album is lol) is welcome!
I think the name itself lends to some pretty exciting covers but I'm going to give you the run down on the boys just so you can have something to go on for band members.
Kasey Kibodeaux - Kasey is the lead singer – tall, light brown wavy hair, and blue eyes. He's prone to wearing beanies and baseball caps occasionally. Kasey has a tat sleeve 
Matt Blaze – Matt plays bass. Black hair, green eyes, tall and tattooed. He's always brushing his black bangs from his face.
Joel Milon – Joel plays drums – dark brown hair that sweeps his shoulders. He's tall and lanky and a ball of energy.
Chris Kibodeaux – plays guitar. Chris is basically a shorter version of his brother Kasey 
Have fun with you have the entire month of August to play with it. I will post a winner on the release day and post the winning pic all over the place.
Now for the good stuff. I'll let the fans vote and the top two will win. 2nd place will win a copy of the Jamais Vu PDF.
1st place will win a PDF and the Jamais Vu Fan Necklace. I'll post a couple of pics below of the shell casing necklaces! Good Luck and have fun I can't wait to see the pictures!!!
Emily made these and you can check out her stuff on ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/people/emilyuts.
Don't forget to check out The Keepers and The Mulligan Man on Amazon while you're waiting for Jamais Vu to come out! http://www.amazon.com/The-Keepers-ebook/dp/B0054LO9E8/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_2
http://www.amazon.com/The-Mulligan-Man-ebook/dp/B005ES06M0/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1
Cheers,
Monique O'Connor James
July 30, 2011
SSS – The Mulligan Man Short Story
Dakota Trace sat in Ms. Myers' third period English class. As usual, the woman had her blonde hair stacked high on her head. He watched the web of hair move in one heaping mound as she crossed the room. She reminded him of Marge Simpson, and had once told his class she slept with her head hanging off the edge of the bed to prevent her hair from getting matted. He imagined all the blood rushing to her face and the ensuing explosion, which would keep her out of the classroom for weeks. It had yet to happen.
The Mulligan man was written for The Japan Release Anthology Project at Astraea Press. All proceeds go to this charity. You can purchase it at the following link:
http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=1011841&mode=product&product=5192906
Cheers!
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers" and "The Mulligan Man"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511255176
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monique-OConnor-James-Author/151581321573144
Buy Links for The Keepers: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=4435578
Buy Link for The Mulligan Man: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=1011841&mode=product&product=5192906
July 29, 2011
While I was out….And Announcing Winner of The Mulligan Man Contest!
As you all know I took a week off and then came back and got really sick. I suppose that's just the way it goes sometimes. I am feeling a bit better! Thank goodness for doctors and fluids.
While I was out there were so many people who supported me, posted for me, and sent love that I have to do my shout outs on a blog! I do want to recognize all these peeps, and I hope you will add them to your facebook as they are great people to know.
Kristine Cheney, Shalisha Cooper, Kymberlee Burks-Miller, Kimberly Miller-Calleghan, Rute Canhoto, Bella Belikova Colella, Lindsey Lamson Kirk, Kristina Haecker, Anne Wallace, Erick D. Burgess, Stefan Ellery, Kathleen Ball, Marissa Rabalais Turner, Rhonda M. Perkins, Sandy Theriot, Crystal D Ward, Dawn Cope Hagan, Rue Volley, Mandy Anderson, Jennifer Comeaux, Shelly Goodman Wright, Denise Pujol, Tracey Panton, Terri McKibben, Leeann Gagon, Wendy Lovetiggi Gonzales, Corine A Belle, Katrina Whittaker, Paranormal Book Club, All Things Books, YA Indi Princess, Mandi twimom book blog, Paranormal Reads, Astraea Press, The Supernova Saga, Sassy Book Lovers, I love Books and Tazzie Book Reviews.
If I missed anyone so sorry, but you are loved and appreciated and I'll figure it out and do a shout out soon! Thanks you guys your love and support means more than you could possibly know.
Now on to the Winners. Leeann Gagon won a PDF Copy of The Mulligan Man and Denise Pujol won signed bookmarks from The Keepers. Email me your email addresses and Denise your physical address to nique313@yahoo.com!
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
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Meet Stephanie Taylor Publisher and Owner of Astraea Press!
As you may or may not know my first book "The Keepers" was published by a press which was the brain child of Stephanie Taylor. Astraea also published my short story "The Mulligan Man", and will be publishing my second novel "Jamais Vu" in September. Needless to say, I've been overjoyed with the experience. Stephanie is an author, editor, and now operates her own publishing company. This isn't just any publishing company, but one based on the concept that romance can be sweet and that there is a market for great books with strong writing that leave out profanity and erotica. If you haven't read anything on Astraea's line-up you are missing out. Stephanie has an eye for talent and is a huge team player when it comes to helping her authors produce their best work. She let me ask her a few questions recently and I hope you enjoy getting to know her and Astraea Press' mission.
1. What made you want to step out on your own and create a publishing company?
Steph: I had been editing all genres, including erotica for longer than I really wanted to. Once I kept hearing that people were getting sick of erotica and wanted stories to go back to the actual STORY instead of focusing on the sex, I realized this was the kind of home I was looking for with my own writing. I don't write erotica and I don't write inspirational. Astraea was born after I decided that things all come full circle. Certainly, sex will always sell better, but I dare you to try one of our books and tell me what you think!
2. Astraea's guidelines for publishing are a bit of a diviation from the norm. Have you found readers have been receptive to the sweeter romances?
Steph: After being in business for only six months, Astraea has proved TEN FOLD that there is a market for sweeter romances. Sensuality isn't compromised and everyone has loved our books. We're close to operating in the black after only a few short months. How's that for receptive? ;o)
3. I love it! We knew it all along right? What has surprised you the most about the venture into the publishing world?
Steph: That everything everyone else before me has said is true. People always rush through their edits to submit; they don't have critique partners when they should, and some write just to write without really learning the "formula". Some would argue the formula is a bad thing, making books cookie cutter, but I assure you that the romance and fiction formula is there for a reason!
4. I agree. It takes time to learn, but really works when you listen and are receptive. How are you managing to juggle your family, home schooling, being a wife, mother, editor and all the responsibilities of the publication process?
Steph: That is the question of the day! ;o) I typically only work after my kids are in bed. We have strict bedtime schedules so I can get about four hours in before I go to sleep. So my work hours during the day are only sporadic because my family does come before work. I have also been blessed with a wonderful team of people who help me every day with the publication process and editing. It really does take a village and everyone from my husband, to a local friend to some online friends have helped me make Astraea what it is. We can only keep going forward.
5. You're also a writer. Have you found it difficult to fit in time to work on your own novels?
Steph: What writing?
6. Okay, Okay. I can totally understand. I just thought maybe you had the superwoman secret! What do you look for in a prospective writer?
Steph: I look for a good attitude, a good knowledge of punctuation and GMC (goal, motivation and conflict) and general story telling ability.
7. What is the one thing which will make a manuscript stand out and grab your attention?
Steph: GMC. If you've got that, you've got a great story. Period.
8. How do you deal with the various personalities you encounter while working with authors?
Steph: That can be challenging, but I try to remember that without these authors, I wouldn't have a business and without me, they might not have a publisher. We all make the world go 'round!
9. That's a refreshing attitude. We all need to lean on each other. Do you have any advice for prospective authors who would want to approach Astraea Press?
Steph: Know your publisher. We're the kind of publisher that takes the approach of 'better safe than sorry'. If the content is questionable, it won't fly with us. And for the love, don't put curse words in your story. They're not necessary and you won't hear a single complaint that someone is disappointed you didn't put them in.
10. Are there any particular genres you would like to see grow?
Steph: I'd love to see fantasy and sci-fi grow. Young adult is my favorite but e-books in that genre aren't as popular as print.
11. How do you feel about the authors creative control over their work?
Steph: It's extremely important and I THINK my authors would all say that I'm good about listening to their views. As long as their views don't compromise my morals and the mission I've set for Astraea, we can work on anything.
12. I can vouch for that. I've felt like you were totally open to my point of view. You win some, you lose some What is the most important thing you have brought to the Astraea from your editing background?
Steph: Understanding. I have over 100 published novels under my belt, either my own or other publishers and I KNOW what its like to get a gruff editor or business owner. Basically, when I opened AP, I decided I wouldn't treat any of my authors any different than I wanted to be treated as an author. You'll have to ask them if I've succeeded. ;o)
13. Being an Astraea author I have to say mission accomplished. Is there anything else you'd like to share with the authors out there?
Steph: For some, it's a big leap to write sweet (heh, that rhymes), but it's not as compromising as people think it is. In fact, it's HARDER to write sweet and keep the story focused on NOT allowing your characters to tango. I dare everyone who reads this to write me something and see how it goes!
She's not kidding! Write something and send it over to her at stephanietaylor@astraeapress.com! If you get a contract you will enjoy the exprience. If you don't you will get valuable and sincere feedback. Hope you enjoyed Stephanie as much as I do!
Cheers,
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
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Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
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July 27, 2011
Marketing Hints &Tips
I don't think any author should have to pay to find out how to market their book. There are authors out there who guard what they consider secrets as though you may use their advice to sell the last book ever read. The truth is the more books that sell in our genres, the better the chance we have for selling our own. For this reason I think marketing should be an open discussion between writers.
I get asked a couple times a week for marketing advice. At first it shocked me, because I was floundering and am still trying to develop a marketing strategy. I don't mind at all sharing what I've learned and I hope it helps.
These ideas are not new, patented, or earth shattering. You may use some and think others are a waste of time. The idea is to come up with a plan that works well for your books.
Before I go on, I want to clarify that except for a lucky few 
exceptions, most authors need to have several novels available to purchase before they will see a real jump in their numbers. Having said that, the most important thing you can do is WRITE!
Cross Markets
Your first plan of action should be to identify your cross markets. For instance, The Keepers is a paranormal, YA/Adult crossover Romance. I never considered it spirituality/religious, but Amazon categorized it this way giving me another cross market. We know we should approach the young adult market, paranormal readers, and romance lovers, but who else? Well Jess in The Keepers deals with the death of her mother from breast cancer. This leads us to breast cancer patients and survivors and grief and recovery readers. Jess' brother is alcoholic. This allows us to approach people who've dealt with this addiction. As you can see going through the themes and plots in your book will help you identify which cross markets you need to approach.
Good Reads/Manic Readers
If you haven't done so yet, sign up for Good Reads and Manic Readers on their websites. Good reads of course offers you a place to put your books up and showcase your reviews. It also has a comment section under your books where you can post sales, contests, or other important news about your books. I've also found that the reviewers on this site are very responsive.
Manic Readers site is awesome. For free you get to create your own Author Page showing your books, links, an author bio, and for $5 a month you can post your contests and news. And they make it simple to request reviews from several bloggers/review sites. They also have a monthly newsletter and large fan base on Facebook and Twitter. So check that out for sure.
Tag your books
Both Amazon and All Romance have options at the bottom of your 
book info screen to tag your books with words and phrases which would show up in their search engines and recommend your book. I saw on All Romance that a lot of people don't use this feature, but anywhere you can tag – you should. (For All Romance you have to sign on to the site to tag your books.)
Friends and Family
As we always say word of mouth is your best friend so use the people who are close to you to help you market. Send a text to all your friends and ask them to share your post. Don't do it everyday, but if you do it once every couple of months they probably won't mind and you will get some positive responses.
Contests and swag
Readers love to be included and interactive. I love to be included too! Even if you think no one is reading your blog, post contests. You'll be surprised once words spreads how many people respond.
I have to admit I was terrified of twitter. If you haven't started tweeting, do it now.
There is a huge community of readers and writers on twitter and they don't mind retweeting your sales, contests, etc. Don't forget to post things about your life. Readers want to get to know you and you don't want to be a spam-bot.
Budget for some cover ads, etc. as soon as you can.
Deep in the Heart of Romance, Book Boost, Kindle Blog – there are a ton of opportunities and some of them are pretty cheap keep an eye out.
Make friends with the author and reviewers on Facebook and Twitter.
Don't use them. Actually, make friends and support them. They will reciprocate, I promise. They also offer interviews, guest posts, and contests with your books.
Author Bios
Give the reader of your book info on the novel, but share something personal too. They want to know who you are! If there is a place for an author bio – use it!
One of the most important things to remember is people will always remember when you are nice to them. Excitement is contagious. If you are excited about your work, others will be too!
It may take sometime to build a marketing plan, but just keep at it and in time you will find what works and what doesn't. Hope the information helps!
Cheers!
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511255176
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monique-OConnor-James-Author/151581321573144
Buy Links: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=4435578
July 25, 2011
NEW CONTEST! The Mulligan Man COMETH!!!!
The Mulligan Man is coming out tomorrow. 7/26/11 whoot I'm excited my first truly YA Paranormal Short Story. Are you excited? I'm having a contest. If you've read The Keepers or if you plan to read The Keepers or if you ever thought you might like to look at the cover then:
1. Find a cool angel pic – one of your own making or something you found on the internet.
2. Post it to my wall (facebook author page or personal page).
3. Friday 7/29 I will do two random drawings. 1 for a PDF of THE MULLIGAN MAN and 1 for Bookmarks (signed) from The Keepers!
Here is an example of a picture Anne at Paranormal Book Club sent me!!
Cheers and Have Fun find pics!!!!!
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers" and "The Mulligan Man"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511255176
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monique-OConnor-James-Author/151581321573144
Buy Links: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=4435578
NEW CONTEST! The Mulligan Man is COMETH!!!!
The Mulligan Man is coming out tomorrow. 7/26/11 whoot I'm excited my first truly YA Paranormal Short Story. Are you excited? I'm having a contest. If you've read The Keepers or if you plan to read The Keepers or if you ever thought you might like to look at the cover then:
1. Find a cool angel pic – one of your own making or something you found on the internet.
2. Post it to my wall (facebook author page or personal page).
3. Friday 7/29 I will do two random drawings. 1 for a PDF of THE MULLIGAN MAN and 1 for Bookmarks (signed) from The Keepers!
Here is an example of a picture Anne at Paranormal Book Club sent me!!
Cheers and Have Fun find pics!!!!!
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers" and "The Mulligan Man"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511255176
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monique-OConnor-James-Author/151581321573144
Buy Links: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=4435578
July 23, 2011
Sharing Part of Me…A Look into Monique
There are things about my life that I don't often share. I don't hide these things because I have some need to keep my personal life personal. In fact, I've always been an open book. I've wanted to share my heartaches so that others will benefit. I've been open about my battle with depression and ADD. I've also shared my grief and heartache over the loss of my mother. My thought is that we all suffer, and maybe if I talk about these things, then someone out there will know that all their trials are nothing to hide.
The one thing that I haven't spoken openly about was my brother. My older brother has been in prison for years. He's been there so long that my children don't know him. Well honestly, his own children don't know him either.
It pains me when I think about the circumstances that brought him to be where he is and for this reason, I am humiliated by the fact that he's incarcerated. But, I love my brother. I spent years and years resenting him, hiding him, praying for him, and then reconciling with him so we could have a relationship.
You see we were born to ideal parents in an upper middle class family. We had annual family vacations, the adoration of a mother and father, and more love than any children could ask for. Both of our parents were brought up in poverty and their only goal was to make our lives better than their own.
He will tell you now that he's in prison with men who were beat on a daily basis or whose parents did drugs in front of them. After years of self-realization, he's come to conclusion that he had no right to do the things he did. I believe on some levels the best thing that ever happened to him was his going to prison.
There are horrible side-effects, of course. He's been there so long that he's terrified of getting out. He's never paid a bill or held down a job and the thought of life on the outside is suffocating.
However, he got mental health I'm not sure he would have ever gotten on the outside. He wound up in a prison system that wanted him to be well. And over the last ten years or so, we've developed a relationship that we never had before. He's eight years older than me, but I've always been the big sister. I've cared for him, sent him money, and been his life line to the world outside.
There is no link like that of a sibling -one who knows where you came from, how you were raised, and what your value and moral grounding is.
The reason I felt the need to share all this is because after all this time, sometimes he can give me the best advice. The other night we were on the phone and he told me that ever since I was a little girl, I've thought I had to be perfect. He said I've always felt it was my responsibility to fix things and make whatever mistakes the rest of the world made right. Then when I accomplish something it's never good enough. I can never live up to my own expectations. He asked me to slow down and enjoy my life.
I guess I'm just touched that he sees me and appreciates me. I spent my life wishing I had a sibling who had been there when Momma died. I wanted the big brother that I was supposed to have and finally at the ripe old age of 37 I think I finally found him.
I hope that whoever your siblings are, whatever wrongs they've comitted against you, you can find away to put your relationship back together. It's never easy, but it's worth the work.
Cheers,
Monique O'Connor James
Author of: "The Keepers"
From www.AstraeaPress.com
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
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July 20, 2011
Fan-tastic #3 Mandy Anderson
I first met Mandy on Facebook and accosted her for a review. She runs the book review blog Twimom227 Book Blog (http://twimom227.blogspot.com). She read The Keepers and fell in love with it and we hit it off! Okay we hit it off before she fell in love, but it doesn't hurt that she likes my book Ya'll check out her blog and follow her on Facebook.
When did you first develop your passion for reading?
Mandy: I am guessing my love affair with books began back in elementary. I always loved Library Day…just being around all those books was so magical to me. I could get lost in all those books.
Me too! You know the other kids thought we were nerds! What are your hobbies?
Mandy: READING! I also love to sew. I have an etsy shop that I really need to go put more stuff in. So if I could ever make myself put down a book, and go to my sewing machine..I might have more money in my paypal acct.
Who is on your list of favorite authors?
Mandy: I would say Amanda Hocking and Jennifer Laurens. I love Amanda Hockings work. But also to be a great author, it takes more than great writing. I think it also takes being a great person and interacting with your readers. And Jennifer Laurens is just that. She is always tweeting and commenting to her fan base. I have seen first hand a Best Selling author be absolutely rude and flat-out mean to her followers. Its sad really.
Sometimes I feel like I've lost my best friend when I finish reading a book….do you do that?
Mandy: Yes, absolutely. In fact that is why I don't do well with short stories. I get too attached and want to read all I can. Take for instance your book The Keepers. I just finished your book and am already itching for more of Jess and Justin.
Out of all the books you've read if you could have dinner with a character who would it be and why?
Mandy: Ooooh that's a good one. But also a hard one to answer. I think I would love to have dinner with Colin from Jennifer Laurens' Overprotected or maybe even Tamani from Aprilynne Pike's Wings series.
What are you currently reading?
Mandy: I just started The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
Any strange habits while reading? I
Mandy: sometimes I skip paragraphs when I think its dragging…then find myself missing some key info a few paragraphs away…so I then have to go back and re read it.
How much description do you like in a book?
Mandy: A good amount…just not a whole bunch..cause then I end up getting confused or bored.
Anything else about you, you'd like to share with us?
Mandy: I still like going to the library and getting lost in all those books. And I love that my girls enjoy reading too.
If you would like Mandy to review your book, you can email her at Twimom101@yahoo.com.
Cheers!
Monique O'Connor James
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
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