tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post935226715306986728..comments2023-10-16T02:36:28.611-07:00Comments on One Librarian's Book Reviews: Armchair BEA: How to Win Publishers and Influence Bloggersmelissa @ 1lbrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-84166395457071965322011-05-30T09:41:37.051-07:002011-05-30T09:41:37.051-07:00Bex, I know I've been really lucky to live nea...Bex, I know I've been really lucky to live near bloggers. But, skype sounds like an awesome way to connect!<br /><br />A Backwards Story, I don't get responses back most of the time either, but sometimes the books just come! And it was lovely chatting with you as well - I love meeting new bloggers and their blogs!<br /><br />NotNessie, ooh an excellent point! Sometimes we want them to respond personally or whatever, but it isn't always going to happen. <br /><br />Bailey, I'm not very good either, but hopefully this will help us both to keep in mind!melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-86029900303855051192011-05-27T16:38:47.203-07:002011-05-27T16:38:47.203-07:00great advice! i'm not good at book blogging r...great advice! i'm not good at book blogging relationships to be honest. and i've never requested a book from an author/publisher. it might be worth a try though! thanks for the tips :)Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025977978080091819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-10545124773975683442011-05-27T08:08:50.180-07:002011-05-27T08:08:50.180-07:00Great advice!
When I'm dealing with publicist...Great advice!<br /><br />When I'm dealing with publicists, I just always remember the mantra, "It's not personal, it's business." At least from their end. My blog feels very personal to me, and it can be hard to remember that to them I'm just one more (tiny) media outlet.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471888892825724116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-21954889901990647622011-05-26T21:06:12.870-07:002011-05-26T21:06:12.870-07:00I just sent out emails for the first time recently...I just sent out emails for the first time recently and didn't get responses, but I'm hoping at least one might come my way in the mail!<br /><br />It was lovely meeting you on Twitter tonight! I can't wait to follow you. We seem to have a lot in common!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-3978623062431688532011-05-26T20:04:21.745-07:002011-05-26T20:04:21.745-07:00Great post!
Since I'm way away from most blo...Great post! <br /><br />Since I'm way away from most bloggers it's not easy at all for me to meet up with bloggers. However, I've really gotten to know some awesome bloggers via Skype, which is so much fun! One of the best things happening to me this year. So glad to have met them!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rebgeo.com/2011/05/special-mystery-blogger-thursday.html" rel="nofollow">My Nurturing Relationships post can be found here!</a><br /><br />Rebecca @ <a href="http://www.rebgeo.com/" rel="nofollow">kindle fever</a>Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456550817122908083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-12599282815031295412011-05-26T11:30:45.167-07:002011-05-26T11:30:45.167-07:00Holly, I definitely would say a year is plenty lon...Holly, I definitely would say a year is plenty long to wait!<br /><br />Deb, moving to Utah is a smart bet :)<br /><br />puss, I'm a huge fan of using the library and find that the majority of what I read still comes from there. I'm totally interested in your post, though!<br /><br />Chacic, I can see how it would be super hard to meet up with Filipino bloggers often. But it's great that you are sometimes! I completely agree also with saying no. I usually just state that the book they're offering isn't a good fit for me and my blog at the time. Everyone has been very gracious with my refusals :)<br /><br />Monica, I'm still trying to figure out twitter - it's really not intuitive for me :)<br /><br />booksnyarn, no worries as I'm still working it out too!<br /><br />Chrisbookarama, thanks and I hope I always follow my own advice.<br /><br />joemama, definitely give it a try! I've only done it a handful of times, but it's always been rewarding.<br /><br />Cindy, excellent advice as well. Too bad your experience at BEA was not positive :(<br /><br />Suey, way to be brave!<br /><br />Jenn, you can do it!<br /><br />Jenny, thank you - you're doing fabulously, BTW.melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-13585525954074892352011-05-26T11:09:03.601-07:002011-05-26T11:09:03.601-07:00Very good advice. Especially to me, a new blogger....Very good advice. Especially to me, a new blogger.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-21910139178608310542011-05-26T09:57:18.790-07:002011-05-26T09:57:18.790-07:00Great advice!! I've been putting off sending a...Great advice!! I've been putting off sending a request for a book I really want, but now I'm just going to do it!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826716134008160506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-59231313721110766552011-05-26T09:06:01.077-07:002011-05-26T09:06:01.077-07:00Awesome title for this post! And thanks for the sh...Awesome title for this post! And thanks for the shout out! You aren't so bad yourself! :) Great advice too, and I am going to be less shy about requesting things, yes I am.Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-48652026316600794152011-05-26T09:01:14.821-07:002011-05-26T09:01:14.821-07:00Great advise.
I was always taught if you don'...Great advise.<br /><br />I was always taught if you don't have anything nice to say they don't say anything at all and i agree. There is no need to trash someone (blogger or author) online when you know very well you would never say it to their face.<br /><br />I agree you always should be polite and professional because not only are you representing yourself but other bloggers too.<br /><br />Having gone to BEA last year I have to say I wasn't very happy with what i saw. It was bad blogger behaviour.cindysloveofbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524947326319750388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-43819378513838508242011-05-26T08:39:20.463-07:002011-05-26T08:39:20.463-07:00Terrific Post! Great advice...I have been blogging...Terrific Post! Great advice...I have been blogging for quite a while but have never requested a book that was not pitched to me. I feel braver just reading your advice! Thanks.joemmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14290072739308059013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-57118198017681962722011-05-26T05:38:22.391-07:002011-05-26T05:38:22.391-07:00Great advice! I especially agree with the 'be ...Great advice! I especially agree with the 'be polite' part.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-66029798190664670812011-05-26T03:45:44.446-07:002011-05-26T03:45:44.446-07:00Twitter has been big for me in librarian and blogg...Twitter has been big for me in librarian and blogger relationships too! I completely admit to the "too enthusiastic" review requests at the beginning and still working my way through them. Thanks for a great post.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209813611833340226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-19943699671894807592011-05-26T00:49:09.254-07:002011-05-26T00:49:09.254-07:00twitter is how I have developed most of my wonderf...twitter is how I have developed most of my wonderful blogger friendships. :) I also see you have my blog on our sidebar. I feel honored, thank you!Monica Corwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456293103648606803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-11174912410541814662011-05-26T00:04:10.468-07:002011-05-26T00:04:10.468-07:00Most of the review requests that I receive are fro...Most of the review requests that I receive are from self-published authors and it saddens me that I'm not usually interested in them. :( I did mention in my Review Policy that I don't reply to all emails, I don't know how to turn them down when they're offering copies.<br /><br />Yep, it's always great to meet fellow bloggers in person. You're lucky there are so many bloggers (and authors) in Utah! I'm just thankful I get to meet up with Filipino Book Bloggers every other month.Chachichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216391673830772231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-64945613717983798072011-05-25T22:21:17.271-07:002011-05-25T22:21:17.271-07:00I have cut back to almost zero with accepting or r...I have cut back to almost zero with accepting or requesting books for review. I'm finding it's more fun and satisfying to get them through the library. <br /><br />Rather than talk about bookstores, publishers or bloggers, I'm talking about volunteering. <a href="http://pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2011/comments_05/armchair_bea_may_26.html" rel="nofollow">Come see</a> what I mean.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-53764764680089129142011-05-25T22:01:48.498-07:002011-05-25T22:01:48.498-07:00Hey! Just listened to the first panel...and Emily ...Hey! Just listened to the first panel...and Emily was on I think (sad that I can't remember, it was only an hour or so ago) But the blogger community in Utah came up a couple of times...mentions of jealousy, lol! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your tips, this is all knew to me too so I'm anxious to learn. Will be moving to Utah :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537602474198205550.post-48310111152555718832011-05-25T21:52:53.447-07:002011-05-25T21:52:53.447-07:00Excellent advice, Melissa! I totally agree with me...Excellent advice, Melissa! I totally agree with meeting blogging buddies in RL - it's so rewarding. That's the main reason I'd like to go to BEA someday.<br /><br />I've been blogging for a year, so maybe I could send out a request for something? That really terrifies me.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321758826842457432noreply@blogger.com