A request

[Patricia]

Hey guys, I'd like to get some guests on my blogs to talk about writing and reading. If you are a writer, why do you like to write, and if you're a reader, what about reading do you love. What about reading and/or writing is important.

I was wondering if any of you be interested in being a guest on my blog? The posts would be on Friday. Also, if you're a writer and have a book out, feel free to pimp it a little too. Or if you know anyone who would be interested, pass the word. I'd appreciate it. This is my blog: http://plbjourney.blogspot.com/

[Byron]

Hmmm Look up Sophie Robbins... she has a need to pimp her book.. A Hole in the World

[Byron]

btw.. reading your blog now.. o_o like I need another blog..:p

[Patricia]

Thanks Byron, I'll send her a message and see if she's interested.

And come on, we all need more blogs. ^^

[Byron]

ahhh... NO.. I have about 26 blogs on the go (not that I read them everyday).. PLUS fa(r)cebook... G+.. umm Goodreads... and what ever website tickles my fancy.. trust me.. I HAVE to much reading.. *LOL*

[Patricia]

Only 26? I have 59. Of course, some of them I ended up following because of a blog hop and I don't really look at them, but I scan through the feed on google reader every few days to see if something interests me. So I guess the 59 doesn't really count. XD

[Kaje]

I don't do blog reading (hides my head in shame) well, almost none, even though I have a blog myself. But if you need a guest writer, I could take a shot at it. Let me know PM if you want.

[Byron]

gah I try to read the blogs at least once a week.. I only bookmark them because they POI..

[Jo]

Patricia, I'd love to be a guest on your blog, and I'd like to host any YA authors on mine.

[Byron]

Oooh blogxchange... ooohhhh!!!

[Jo]

I love doing blog exchanges...drives up traffic to both blogs. Great cross-promotion.

[Sammy Goode]

Patricia--what do you mean by reading--are you looking to talk with betas or the average joe or josie reader?

[Tana]

Never a dumb question Matt, I agree what is a beta when refering to reading.

In my head a beta is second to the Alpha lol

[Jo]

A "beta reader" is like a "beta tester". They read the manuscript after the author has revised and edited, but before anyone else, including a publisher, gets to see it. Beta readers might pick up on something the author has missed, like a plot inconsistency, and can give the author feedback on anything in the story that isn't clear or doesn't make sense.

[Tana]

Thanks Jo that helps me out.

[Kaje]

Matt, FYI young adult male beta readers are at a premium, should you be interested. I looked for one for my GSA story, ended up with an excellent guy but late twenties so not quite YA-range.

It is more work than just reading, and for a favorite author you might not want to see a story in its unfinished state.

[Tana]

I just love those shifter books and my mind right to that when talking about beta's. lol

Matt wrote: "Tana wrote: "Never a dumb question Matt, I agree what is a beta when refering to reading.

In my head a beta is second to the Alpha lol"

Hmmmm... sound a little bit like BDSM."

[Summer]

Beta readers are a major part of writing. The author may be to close to the story to see problems, a beta reader can pull them back to have a closer look.

[Patricia]

Sammy2006 wrote: "Patricia--what do you mean by reading--are you looking to talk with betas or the average joe or josie reader?"

Either or.

Jo, I'd love to have you, love to guest on your blog and add you to my blog roll. I'll send you a PM.

Speaking of beta, if I ever get around to what my current ones have said for my one WIP, I might need more. I will also need some for a LGBTQ short story series (four part series. One has M/M relationship, two have f/m and last one has M/M/F)

[Jo]

Thanks, Patricia! Got your PM, and will reply soon.

[[deleted user]]

Well, hello, Twitter bud! :D I can guest blog for you as I've got a couple of new novels coming out (one in November and one in December) plus short stories scheduled for release starting January.

I can guest blog on the day(s) of the release(s), depending on whether or not you'd like me to post twice on different days. :)

[Patricia]

Hi back, Hayden. ^_^ I would love to have you for your novel releases. I'll send you a PM with more details too.